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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1940
Page
2
A serious accident at the sharp curves six to seven miles south of Roswell on Dexter road highlights the highway’s danger as the main south route to Carlsbad. Station workers report about two weekly accidents, many unreported, with several fatal incidents at the crossing by the railroad.
The Attorney General calls for tighter treatment of aliens and registration of all non-citizens. He supports fair treatment for loyal citizens born to alien parents, while asserting that the disloyal should receive no consideration.
Governor Miles urges nationwide Father’s Day observance while Roswell marks Captain Peterson’s departure to El Paso. The piece argues fathers shape family life, praising religious guidance, family duties, and the value of leading by example. It ends urging fathers to attend church tomorrow.
The Salvation Army routinely transfers officers, so a commander can expect only a couple of years at any one post regardless of past success. The piece notes persistent relocation as a defining practice.
Dame J. D. Shinkle, Roswell superintendent, prepares for the annual budget contact with the school auditor and state tax commission expected soon. He quips about marriage mortality among teachers, noting twenty lost in four years, with six or seven enlisting this year, a typical superintendent stance.
A state wide printing salesman named Came Jimmie Caldwell, connected with Valliant Printing Co and the Dorseys in Dallas, was cleaning up in the aftermath of an unspecified event.
Linda recovers from a fainting episode as Dr Renquist resigns and Steve returns home with bandaged hands. Jo uncovers a Chicago sleuth spying on Linda for the Morton family, while Janice seeks help from attorney Jack Blaine who reveals he is bound by duty to the Morton interests. JaniceApril pleads for Linda and hints at Mr Avon’s possible aid, setting up a dramatic turn in the custody clash.
Pecos Valley prepares to land in Silver City Saturday night to host the annual New Mexico County Officers association gathering. The event promises the greatest assembly yet, with politics set aside for genuine business, while politicians attend but do not participate in proceedings or the Monday night banquet.
Dame George S. Hinson, son of Roswell's first Episcopal rector and raised at the Roswell post office, remains connected with service in California. He enjoyed locating his old friends after an absence of twenty years.
Dame Octaviano A Larrazola II, a petroleum engineer from Albuquerque, is assembling leases for an oil venture up the Hondo area. He offered little to the public about the project.
Dame Medill Eastman of Lubbock pursued a preliminary load ahead of the American Legion convention in Santa Fe next week. At last report she was progressing well.
Came Hank Woods, flockmaster, recalls the last great fish fry at Riverside camp, once an annual joy to Came E. G. Lanning and Effie of Las Vegas visiting Roswell for the first time. Lanning aided Inspector No. 2 in the Blue Car era, though he remains an ardent dry. Record Want-Ad results.
A fragmentary note recalls a slanderous tale about a writer and a party, contrasting it with White Mountain. Rev LeRoy Thompson, described as a juvenile expert, returns as he traces an alleged case of adult dual personality, continuing the investigation.
Came G M Sterrett a prosperous Dexter citizen known for tax matters moves through the courthouse where he is always welcome and well regarded in local circles.
Came George Perrine of the Berrendos to end his duties as District 3 school director and join the county board of education replacing Arden Boellner. Judge McGhee selects personnel for the county board, showing his grasp of the situation and leadership.
A Roswell New Mexico correspondent defends staying neutral amid looming war, urging no intervention until an attack on U S shores. The writer cites defending the homeland, cites Washington's teachings, and names figures Lindbergh Wheeler Holt Dewey Borah as exemplars.
St Louis June 14 Phyllis Otto of The Atlantic News Agency faces Betty Jamieson in the national women’s golf semifinals. Otto upset Kay Pearson 4 and 3, while Jamieson beat Marion Jley 3 and 1. Patty Berg advanced with a 4 and 3 win over Mrs Sterrett, awaiting Mrs Russell Mann in the next round.
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A woman challenged a minister saying religion is fine for fair weather but not for grave sorrow. The minister later endured the storm and testified that faith sustained him, with Christ delivering peace, removing the bitterness of sorrow and fear of death.
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