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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1942
Page
3
Governor Miles called for full New Mexico participation in a two week scrap rubber drive tied to gasoline rationing aims. Major oil firms will provide depot service and pay one cent per pound, with individuals or groups like Buoy Scouts collecting rubber for recapping and boosting civilian rubber supplies.
An AT-17 was damaged during landing at the Municipal Airport. The pilot escaped injury. Col. A. C. Kincaid, commanding officer at Roswell Army Flying School, said a board of Air Corps officers was appointed to determine the accident’s cause.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts to release the flow of the day with a 30 day regimen, advising a half-dime dose in water before breakfast. It also covers a New Mexico probate court notice for Lottie Baker’s estate, listing heirs and a July 9 hearing, with details of administratrix Mary Bible and attorney Frazier and Quantius.
Hagerman notices cover a Sunday chicken dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vail Stewart with many locals in attendance, updates on Mrs. Kosey’s fracture, Jewel Gates visiting from Waco, and Mrs. Thompson visiting Carlsbad. Also: J. S. Rogers celebrates 55th anniversary with gifts and games, Eastern Star meeting, Garden Club planning, Woman’s Club regular session, and L. Cc. Club picnic details for July Fourth.
Dexter Wortan's Club holds an executive board meeting to form fall term committees. Members are urged to submit cards listing interests and preferences. Major committees include Program Ways and Means Civic Membership Public Welfare Social and Year Book.
Mrs Harry Porter recently admitted to the Security Benefit Association Hospital in Topeka Kansas underwent surgery Friday and is reported to be progressing as well as can be expected. Miss Earlene Durand hosted a contract party at her West Dexter home Tuesday afternoon using many summer flowers for decorations and serving a delicious tea after several rounds of cards.
In Albuquerque New Mexico on June 12 the Clovis Pioneers defeated the Dukes 11 to 7 to extend their West Texas NM League lead to seven games. Albuquerque began with four runs but Clovis overtook them in the sixth and held on for the win as Albuquerque prepared to face Lamesa tonight.
The Modern Food Market at 225 South Main in Roswell presents a full line of nationally known canned goods and grocery items. It highlights sanitation, order, and attentive service as the locally owned store invites patrons to experience savings and convenience and to continue patronage.
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