Former Roswell Man Dies in Memphis Texas
Mervin Parke, brother in law of Mrs. O K Stevens of Roswell and a former Roswell resident, died early today at his home in Memphis Texas. Mrs Stevens mother Mrs J P Wheeler, visiting Roswell, left for Memphis for the funeral which will be held there tomorrow, driven by granddaughter Mrs Henry J Hughes and Mr Hughes.
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Mervin Parke
O. K. Stevens
Roswell
Rowell
Memphis
Texas
Stevens
J. P. Wheeler
Tomorow
Henry J. Hughes
Hughes
Yucca Beauty Service Ad Proclaims Complete Cosmetics
A cosmetic department ad from Yucca Beauty Service in the J. P. White Building invites readers to visit for personalized suggestions. The notice promotes the shop as the most complete in town and provides a contact phone number 848 for inquiries.
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Yucca Beauty Service
J. P. White Building
Sunday Is Father's Day Ad from The Brown Maid Shop
A vintage ad promotes Father’s Day gifts at The Brown Maid Shop located at 115 East College. The message urges readers to honor their dads with a card candy or gift ahead of the holiday.
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East College
Special This Week At Old Mission Beauty Shop Ad
Mary of Paris presents Clairol Shampoo Tint to tint and banish grey streaked or faded hair. Instant results and permanent effects. Mr Denman Cla'trol Technical Supervisor offers prompt advice on all hair problems. Phone 182 for appointment.
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Old Mission
Mary of Paris
Clairol
Denman
New stock of reflectors required by state law
Roswell Auto Co advertises new stock of reflectors to meet the state law requirement. The notice notes compliance and availability for purchase, with details to be provided by the dealer.
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Roswell Auto Co
Weather summary for Roswell and Southwest region
Yesterday was cool and comfortable in Roswell with a high of 82 and a low of 58. Forecasts call for fair weather today and Friday while Arizona and Nevada report hot conditions including 106 in Phoenix and 100 elsewhere. Light mountain showers and a shower in Santa Fe brought a high of 66 and low of 54 in the city.
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Yesteday
Roswell
Arizona
Nevada
Phoenix
Rio Grande
Santa Fe
New Philco Tran sitone car radios selling fast
New shipment of Philco Tran sitone car radios available at 29.95 installed. Falconi Electrical Service urges customers to compare with any radio at any price. Phone 289 Adv. Jéffe.
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Philco Transitone
Falconi Electrical Service
Jéffe
Jury Rules for Defendants in Land Sale Commission Case
In a justice of the peace court trial George Duke and E. E. Peters failed to prove a $109.27 commission claim for land sale against Washtie Brice and Morgan Brice. The jury dissolved the garnishment. J. C. Ginert for plaintiffs and O E. Little for defendants. Jurors were Sam Davidson Gus Lemp Albert Stockley Joe Childs Harry Kesselman and W. R. Lanecrster.
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Justice of the Peace Court Today
George Duke
E. E. Peters Aginst Washtie Brice
Morgan Brice
J. C. Ginert
O E. Little
Sam Davidson
Gus Lemp
Albert Stockley
Joe Childs
Harry Kesselman
W. R. Lanecrster
Up and Down the Main Drag Ad Mimics Daily Life
Local column reports new midnight enforcement of taillight and eight hour laws, and notes plans for reading stores to extend hours. An aero car from California thrills Roswell, a house-on-wheels touring machine with kitchen beds gas heat radio and phone. Wanted a wire-haired terrier pup. Orchard Club hosts a 25 cent fundraiser with Jake Williams and Monkey Ward. Bee encounter ends with Shaw unscathed.
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Roswell
California
Chicago
Jake”Williams
Shaw
Trial board puts U. K. on the Macon airship candidate
Washington June 15 AP Secretary Swanton said a special trial board headed by Rear Admiral George Day recommended that the navy accept the airship Macon subject to routine post trial inspection. He noted early June 13 press reports claimed the rudder was damaged over Frankfort Michigan, but the Macon’s commander reported no damage to the rudder or any other part of the ship.
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Washington
Swanton
Navy
Macon
George Day
Frankfort
Miciigan
Swanson
Railroads announce 2.5 percent wage cut effective November 1
Chicago reports railroads notify unions of an additional two and a half percent wage deduction to start November 1. Goodyear and Goodrich announce wage increases. Goodrich reports a ten percent raise for wage earners and salaried employees.
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Chicago
America
Goodyear Tre Akron
B. F. Goodrich Company
Stop Tax Sales in Sandoval County Injunction Granted
Albuquerque New Mexico June 15 AP District Judge Milton J Helmick granted an injunction restraining Sandoval County treasurer P Fernando Armi Jo from selling property for back taxes under the delinquent tax collection law. The suit mirrors actions filed in Bernalillo and other counties days earlier.
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Albuquerque N.M
Milton J. Helmick
P. Fernando Armijo
Sandova
Bernalillo
Relief Work Told to Rotary by Miss Kemp
Miss Maude Kemp, in charge of federal relief in Chaves county, spoke to the Rotary club about the challenges of handling relief. She described the varied cases from former well off to those seeking aid without work, noting the difficulty with the latter. The group discussed the new relief law requiring local funds to be matched by one third in federal funds.
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Rotary
Miss Kemp
Maude Kemp
Chaves County
Rotary Club Today
Misa Kemp
Rotarians
200 Millions by Wheat-Cotton Tax
The Roosevelt administration plans a 250 million dollar levy on wheat and cotton to curb surpluses and raise farm prices. A comprehensive cotton acreage curtailment targets a quarter of about 40 million acres, with rental payments and options on government cotton. Wheat moves begin at fall planting, with taxes set at four cents a pound for cotton and 28 to 30 cents per bushel for wheat.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wallace
238 Millions for New Ships for U.S. Navy
Secretary Swanson announced a $238 million naval building program to launch 382 ships in three years. Roosevelt supports funding from the public works appropriation and aims to maximize shipyard capacity and labor employment, detailing destroyers, aircraft carriers, cruisers, submarines, and gunboats for China.
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Washington
Swanson
Roosevelt
Killer Fishbane Toll Reported in New Mexico Waters
In Santa Fe on June 15 AP state game department officials say killer fish such as carp suckers and gar drain game fish from Eddy and Chaves counties streams. Warden Elliott Baker notes these fish cause heavier losses. Deputy Warden M Stevenson reports seizures totaling 17 000 gar and 12 000 pounds of carp from regional streams. Large numbers of turtles and suckers also mentioned in the survey.
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Santa Fe
State Game 2 Department
Youth Confesses Murder of Girl in Philadelphia Case
Philadelphia report says Richard Bach, 23, confessed to the slaying of 19-year-old Rose McCloskey after detectives tracked him for months. He admitted stunning her companion Dennis Poogle, 36, with a rock and stabbing McCloskey with a hunting knife to silence her, citing fear of an outcry.
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Philadelphia
Richard Bach
Rose McCloskey
Fairmount Pars
Peirce
Bach
Dennis Poogle
Colorful Kitchen Aprons in Good Styles and Fast Colors
An ad from Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th St promotes coloriful kitchen aprons in small medium and large sizes. The copy promises neat appearance for women while doing housework and highlights quick colorfast fabrics.
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West 4Th St
Ady
Jisifc
Roswell Visit Of Lincoln Family Noted
A Lincoln family headed by J. M. Pewsfied and his daughter were seen in Roswell yesterday, returning from their home in Lincoln.
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J. M
Roswell
Lincoln
Artesia resident John Lanning in Roswell today
Artesia man John Lanning traveled to Roswell today for undisclosed reasons. Local officials did not provide additional details about the travel or purpose of the visit.
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Artesia
John Lanning
Roswell
Roswell Judge Rules City Ordinance Invalid in Drunk Driving Case
Judge James B. McGhee on Friday invalidated section 25 of Roswell city ordinance 144 capping penalties for accompanying a drunken driver. Warren Day, fined $200 in municipal court, faces state driving while intoxicated charges. McGhee ruled the city rule overstepped by regulating conduct outside streets and public areas, mirroring prior voidings. Day remains free on bond pending trial.
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James B. McGhee
Ciy
Roswell
Warren Day
McGhee
Iunc2
Peace Court
Dey
Cty
Rosweil
Werren Day
Day
A. Dunn
O. O
A.kren
President at odds with Congress over veteran benefits
Washington turmoil as Roosevelt presses to renew current appropriations for veterans and agencies, while Senate members push curbs on cuts. Budget chief Lewis Douglas cites potential increases, yet the veteran relief issue remains central. Roosevelt delays vacation to resolve the impasse, planning a rapid summer session.
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Eady
House
Senate
Hawaii
Lewis Douglas
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Atlantic
Campo Bello Island
Maine
Campo Bello
Indianapolis
Lower Freight Rates Set by State Commission
Santa Fe June 15 AP The state corporation commission rate department Dan Harris announced new orders for lower freight rates. Two reductions were approved for the Santa Fe and one for the Southern Pacific.
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Santa Fe
State Corporation Commission
Dan Harris
Southern Pacific
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