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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
10
The annual Plateau Singing Convention begins tomorrow in Portales and runs two days attracting delegates from over forty towns and even Atlanta Georgia. Delegates will perform diverse vocal groups from solos to octets, with sacred selections dominant, while enjoying social festivities and sun tans on the open prairie.
The report notes Roswell and nearby communities will hold festivities for Feamancipation day next Tuesday. An oration to burn and amusements favored by the Negro community are planned, culminating in a grand ball cherished by attendees.
Long list of celebrations in Carlsbad Clovis Pecos Ramon and Ruidoso with Kiwanis American Legion bathing beauty revue rodeo and unique jamboree. Boy Scouts at Ruidoso Camp near the Teepee Indian tent with Indian Lore crafts and health staff. visitors attend meals and activities as camp runs through mid June.
At CCC camps celebrations will show how boys view the paternal government providing work and access they otherwise lacked. The youths won’t work that day and will have time to swarm the landscape, lingering despite heat, with many camps high in the mountains where the heat is less of an issue.
An aged Mesilla witness recalls a extreme heat spell around seventy five years ago at Fort Filmore. Soldiers skipped parades and scouting due to air and sun heat. Animals perished on the open range while cattle sought water in the Rio Grande. Sunstroke killed over a dozen soldiers in one day and a magazine explosion added fatalities.
The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending party action.
E J House Sr authorizes The Record to announce his candidacy for nomination for sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic party’s action.
Homer Dunagan announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Chaves County subject to party decision. The move places Dunagan in the primary race as the party evaluates its slate for elected law enforcement leadership.
Mrs Julian Washer announces candidacy for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County pending Democratic party decision. The move signals a bid within local party ranks as ballot positioning narrows and party leaders set timelines for selections and endorsements.
Ralph A Sheeham announces to The Daily Record his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County subject to the will of the Democratic party.
Mrs Harold E Crosby announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chaves County subject to party decision. The filing signals entry into the race with party affirmation pending.
Charlie Lawey announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Assessor in Chaves County. The bid depends on the outcome of the Democratic Primary and party decisions shaping the race.
A 71 year old Rome Kentucky man, W. J. Van over, says he has used Thedford s Black Draught for about forty years and keeps a package at home. He takes it as a purgative when bilious or dizzy and feeling heady, noting it relieves those symptoms and supports his health in many ways.
In Santa Fe on June 15, Clinton P. Anderson says no protests have arrived about the emergency school tax, though many letters inquire into its aspects. Proceeds, minus admin costs, fund the common school current fund to offset the 20 mill property tax cap. The tax is projected to bring about 3 million dollars yearly, with 3 percent allotted for administration. Anderson notes high mail volume and rapid issuance of licenses and forms to merchants to meet May collections.
Santa Fe City Council posted liquor license figures with no closing restrictions beyond state law. Dispensaries beer 75, beer and wine 100, all liquors 150. Special 100 125 300. Wholesale 400 600 1009. Only one voice for Sunday closing, Councilman Wheelan in minority. decision unanimous. Open gas wells with water on range legislation sent to White House by Congress.
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