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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1934
Page
8
Mes Frank Seaverns reports selling the first apples of the Summer at two dollars fifty cents per bushel. She says prospects look good for a bountiful crop. The Seaverns orchards are in the Berrendo section.
Three year old columbines offered in gallon containers at 25 cents each or 2.50 a dozen. Adv mentions Mrs. L Helier of 605 North Washington with adjusted notice reference.
The MecNally-Hall Motor Co. acquired four 1934 Chevrolet passenger cars from Blase yesterday. John Young J C Birnie Eddy Foster and Max Beal of the company arranged the transfer.
No more worry about moths for me. I sent winter garments to Baileys for cleaning, de moth ed and stored in their Fire damp moth proof vault. Bailey's Cleaning Works. Phone 890.
Marie Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur A Anderson, left Roswell Saturday night for Silver City to attend the summer session at New Mexico State Teachers College.
An old classified style ad offers quick radio repairs by Falcous Electrical Service at 125 W Second with affordable pricing. The ad mentions service by phone 289 and emphasizes keeping costs reasonable.
Wallace Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs B H Wilson, attends the summer session of Sulll Ross College in Alpine Texas. He did not return home between the spring and summer terms.
Mrs Mary Helen Hill aged six ty years wife of Harry Hill died at home 21 North Man Street Roswell this morning at eight o'clock after a few hours illness The Hills came to Roswell from Beeville Texas three years ago for health reasons Born Goshen Indiana July 7 1873 She was a member of the Methodist Church South Survived by husband son Frank Hill Kerrville Texas sister Edna Taylor Seattle Washington and brother Frank Perry Kewanee Illinois Funeral arrangements pending Talmage Mortuary in charge
Furniore Hospital offers upholstering and repair services with guaranteed work at 208 East Std Street. E FE Hardcastle advertises this local service in a concise classified notice.
Pecos Valley Furniture and Upholstering Co. offers reduced rates on upholstering repairing and refinishing services. J. M. Veal and E. C. King advertise as the craftsmen at 209 West 4th, phone 1512J.
A local column notes yesterday’s heat reaching 99 degrees and predicts another hot day. It suggests cleaning cactus beds on North Main, advocates a city county police radio to speed emergency response, and cites a twin birth study. It also reminds readers that Father’s Day is coming and to gift thoughtfully.
Jessie W. Thayer age 70 died this afternoon at 12:30 following a brief illness. He resided in Roswell with his daughter Mrs. N. H. Willis after moving from Denver. He had lived in Roswell 1927 to 1932 and in hardware business before retiring three years ago. No local funeral. body to be sent by tomorrow afternoon’s train to Denver for services and interment. Ballard Funeral Home in charge.
Roswell Floral Co., Allison Greenhouses and Glover's Flowers donated seventy five bouquets distributed yesterday by the W C T U in National Flower Day observance to sick shut ins and those confined in Chaves county jail.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett left this afternoon for Lovington for the regular June district court term in Lea County. Lake J. Frazier assistant district attorney will travel to Lovington in the morning. A grand jury session is to be held in Lovington.
A local welfare report states federal relief spending from April 1, 1933, to May 31, 1934, totaled $50,783.11 for 6,342 families, about $8 per family monthly. Includes funds used for singles and transients. Indigent fund totals $5,290.07 managed by relief for the 13 months from April 1, 1933, to April 30, 1934.
Judge James B. McGhee sentenced Howard A. Camp to one to two years in the state penitentiary on a guilty plea for breaking into and robbing Jiggs Pig Stand at Fifth and Main. Pedro Pernal’s sentence for stealing a horse from the Louis Mennecke ranch was deferred on good behavior, with Bernal ordered to pay court costs.
A marriage license was issued this morning to W. E. Dorsey and Anna Cabber of Roswell. Saturday afternoon licenses were issued to Russell Pickering and Ruby Downs, both residents of Roswell.
Mr and Mrs L H Ellington of Pinon New Mexico announce the birth of a son at St Marys Hospital this afternoon at 2 15. He has been named Dan Henry.
Unfurnished six room house for rent in Washington Avenue school district. Potential for long lease. Contact Dr. G. W. Griswold at phone number 403 for details. Julce
Exterior woodwork of the Christian Church at Fourth and Richardson is being repainted.
Albuquerque June 11 AP One quarter of Santa Fe homes exceed 40 years in age according to a Department of Commerce housing survey. Despite 42 percent built in the past decade, 25 percent are over 40 years old with many over 75. The 1929 census listed 11,176 residents and 2,145 dwelling structures, 1,225 owner occupied, 920 renter eligible. The inventory notes 34 percent in good condition needing only minor repairs.
Portales New Mexico June 11 AP The Texas Department of Education will accept credits from Eastern New Mexico Junior College for certification. The New Mexico State Department certification already accepts all credits from the college. Dean Floyd Golden announced college enrollment has reached 160 students.
Miss Caroline Moreland won Saturdays News Tip Contest for a society item about Ella Haynes. Daily theatre tickets reward offered by Yucca Princess management. callers may report facts by phone. Coming attractions include Manhattan Melodrama with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy and Half A Sinner featuring Burton Churchill.
Santa Fe June 11 The State Board of Education met in the office of state superintendent Georgia L Lusk to consider health textbooks. The two day session opened after seven bids on texts submitted at a prior special session. Action on bids was deferred pending further review.
A short classified ad notes sample delivery on request from Sanitary Goat Dairy with contact via phone 759 W and a brief tagline about results from Jitte Record Want Ads.
An old advertisement claims sleeping on the left side harms the heart and promotes using Adlerika for gas relief. It suggests one dose removes poisons and relieves gas pressing on the heart so sleep is improved all night. The ad is from One Drug Co. in Dexter by Geo. Wilcox.
Mr and Mrs H R Johnson welcomed a baby boy named James Henri at 6 00 this morning at St Marys Hospital.
Mr and Mrs H A Poorbaugh returned to Roswell from Albuquerque where Poorbaugh attended the New Mexico Press Association annual meeting. He serves on the association board and the code administration committee. Southeastern attendees included Mr and Mrs Luke Roberts Lovington and Mr and Mrs W C Martin and Mr and Mrs C R Blocker Artesia.
Classified brief lists furnished tourist apartments by day or week with summer rates at 501 S Lea. Also advertises sale of a 2 wheel trailer at 105 East 7th Street and a private bedroom request from a couple near town. Includes care record note and initials A.A.
Kenneth Entrop son of Mr and Mrs R F Entrop leaves Roswell for Los Angeles to spend the summer with relatives after graduating from Roswell high school this spring.
A compact ad notes fresh tamacs and potato chips daily at Jack's Place located at 105 West 10th Street Adv. 18t3x.
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