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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
8
State auditor reports Hobbs books in poor condition delaying public audit while Lea county receives 43000 from the emergency fund to cover teacher salaries and staff costs. Roswell street improvements and modern housing progress are discussed amid housing finance gains and statewide building industry praise.
The bill could become law if enacted but prospects look doubtful despite one congressional chamber approving it. Supporters say it would greatly benefit the public and streamline public service efficiency.
A scale insect has attacked elm trees in Santa Fe prompting a warning to treat trees now or risk dieback. No Roswell sighting yet but residents urged to monitor urban elms closely this summer.
Ruth Finney notes New Mexico electricity charges show wide city differences with Carrizozo at 4.74 per 25 kWh and Roswell Artesia at 1.75. Santa Fe 2.50, Alamogordo Silver City Las Vegas high in class, Carlsbad low. Rates fall overall amid rural electrification, despite race concerns. Also celebrates bridges in New Mexico with three Pecos Valley crossings, including a new 380 Rio Grande span at San Antonio replacing an aging causeway and a $250,000 bridge upgrade.
The Capitan NYA summer camp enrolled 103, with 14 listed as Anglo and 21 counties represented, mostly from the west. Observers note the camp’s healthfulness and educational value, likening it to a CCC camp for girls and predicting broad support if NYA continues similar leadership across New Mexico.
Fraternal groups such as Woodmen and Praetorians start paying a 2 percent sales tax on policy payments this month. Knights of Columbus are exempt in a ruling described as the era’s most outrageous hold-up. The tax is small but seen as discriminatory against the average fraternalist.
In Roswell, J. H. Graves frames support for a Municipal Auditorium noting local need and timely construction. He adds concerns that state conventions vanish under a primary system and inter state gatherings lack hotel space, questioning the city's capacity to host large conventions even with an auditorium.
F G Carter of Roswell cites Dr Galloway approval of addressing the rat menace at the Honda dump and adjacent automobile graveyards. He urges cleanup with gas or poison and says such sites should not be tolerated by a civilized community.
D P G of Roswell argues against a proposed bond issue claiming it would amend the constitution to allow bonds without public consultation. He says the plan is rotten and would be buried under a flood of votes, doubting Governor Miles would pursue such a costly course.
Emilia Cortez of Las Cruces and supporters hail Miss Pino of Santa Fe county while praising a dozen women in politics. The exchange highlights respect for Grace S. Massie Senator Louise Coe Sybil Clagg et al and broad statewide support beyond political work.
The Roswell Daily Record and editor C. E. Mason present a long Cherokee Indians feature on Sequoyah drawn from the Cherokee Advocate 1893. Research support came from E. V. Schrimshner, Mrs. B. P. Rasmus, and Master Dick Brenneman with extracts on the tribe and its high chieftain C. J. Harris.
Washington reports the Supreme Court ends an eight month term largely devoted to New Deal matters. Justices, paid 20 000 a year on retirement, may now take leave to fish hospital and rejuvenating surgery. The piece contrasts federal court rest with NM district judges who work far longer.
The AP reports Lieutenant Reginald Greiner in charge of a CCC camp at Las Cruces. Once known as the controversial figure "Baddie" Greiner, son of D. P., he gained a reputation in Roswell and now is noted for his success in CCC service and prior business endeavors.
H A Kerlee postmaster at Black Mountain North Carolina kicked at a mouse and broke a bone in his foot. The incident occurred when he spotted the rodent and aimed a solid kick. The event was reported as a humorous life flash by AP.
Siren screamed in Ponca City as an ambulance arrived after an emergency call. Seven people rushed from a house and requested transport to a dance, and they received a ride.
Weatherford Oklahoma scout leader Eddie Laxson promotes a new boys event a slingshot tournament to ease pressure on mockingbirds. He cites birds killed by slingshots this spring and hopes the contest will reduce harm while offering boys a sporting activity.
Thomas Salles disappeared while repairing a 15,000 gallon water tank atop a loop building in Chicago. His coat and hat were found on the roof as firemen drained the tank to search for him. An excited man approached and revealed he was Salles, prompting the fire crew to depart.
The Texas house of representatives rejected for the fifth time a sales natural resource constitutional amendment to finance social security. The vote was 91 ayes to 55 noes.
In New York on June 9 the sports column notes heavyweight Tony Galento stopping Nathan Mann and Harry Thomas, sparring with Joe Louis in mind and discussing pace changes in baseball with Fea Bob Quinn backing NL changes. It also mentions Lew Riggs possibly at third for the Giants if Bill McKechnie trades Jimmy Ripple, while Tony Lazzeri contemplates future managerial vacancies and Al Santoro moves from the Oakland Enquirer to the Los Angeles Examiner sports desk.
Mike Jacobs reports a new stand and barbecue pit on Rumson’s main stem as the King and Queen will ride to New York. Open contenders vary with predictions centering on holes 16 and 18 while Sammy Snead faces a tough finish. Bobby Cruickshank emerges as a long shot favorite amid Byron Nelson’s continued presence. Patty Berg is predicted to overpower the field at Weeburn in August.
Bill Terry recounts a heated exchange about Al Hollingsworth and demanded either Bonura or White head plus Lohrman or Kampouris. The Giants would have to pay half Bonura's salary if he joined, a demand that stunned him.
In Fort Worth a front page wedding notice spotlights the marriage of El Aldrich, Texas Christian University All-America center, as local news notes a radio audition for Young Bill McKech who impressed with a swell voice during the Reds' visit. Tommy Loughran, the heavyweight, comments on El Galento.
A constitutional resolution requires one hundred votes for adoption. The text indicates the threshold needed, highlighting the voting requirement and the formal process involved in approving the measure.
Sioux City journal quips about a padded clothes pin to protect nostrils with every ticket sale for the Louis versus Galento bout. It notes embarrassment when insiders are exposed and mocks a Southern college press agent who leaked releases before handling local sheets. It also mentions the Texas Christian board forbidding any player to wear No 8 after Davey O Brien wore it for two years.
Umpire Babe Pinelli notes his two Notre Dame sons won’t sign with Na. The snippet hints at a sports decision crossroads, with Lou Nova pushing for Louis’ next move and a caution from baseball or boxing circles about early signings.
The coroner's office ordered an autopsy today in the death of Gloria Marie Russell, four year old, in Los Angeles. The fragmentary report notes the case as a sudden death with investigation underway and the city medical examiner handling the inquiry.
deputy recounts that a nurse left a young girl in a tub for a few minutes as rescue attempts failed. The child Gloria, previously judged 98.4 percent perfect in a health contest, was under Mrs. Florence Russell’s care when the incident occurred.
Beginning Monday a good grade of mixed iris will be offered at 50c per dozen. Location listed as 210 South Kentucky.
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