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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
8
Governor Julius Heil and federal labor conciliator Carl Gill met in Milwaukee as union workers reported to duty after a day of talks. If a secret ballot approves terms tomorrow, work may resume Monday. About a thousand office staff returned to work today and picketing ended last night.
A sealed bid sale of 700000 pounds of wool moves to the Roswell Wool and Mohair Company warehouse after Bond-Baker completed its sale. The day’s top price reached 21 5/8 cents per pound for A D Jones 40000 pounds, while Jud McKnight ranch wool brought 24 1/8 cents. Prices rise from 17 3/8 cents as soon as bidding resumes.
Verne Stewart will be at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce June 26 27 and 28 to answer questions about the compensating tax law set to take effect July 1.
Ace Karb pled guilty before J. P. Pat ONeill to a robbery in the night time charge. He was bound over to the district court on a $1,000 bond. Authorities allege he stole a parachute from the home of Onis Reynolds.
Two damage suits were filed against the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad Co over the Hagerman crash that killed Julia Carrillo and injured Ysidro Chaves. Urbano and Rosita Carrillo seek 7500 for alleged negligence, while Ysidro Chaves seeks 3000 for permanent disability. Attorney G T Watts represents both plaintiffs.
Eight rooms on the second floor of the Roswell Auto Company building have been leased for the middle Pecos area offices of the Soil Conservation Service U S Department of Agriculture which will open here July 1st About twenty employees will work in the area offices with Lorin F Jones in charge The area headquarters are being transferred to Roswell from Albuquerque. Elwyn Wayne Lancaster son of Mr and Mrs William R Lancaster died suddenly Thursday at 4 00 p m at the family home He was born in Roswell April 20 1932 attended school last year He was popular with teachers and playmates The Lancasters have lived in New Mexico 36 years Roswell 11 years Mr Lancaster sales manager for Lowrey Auto Company nine years Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 00 p m Ballard Chapel Interment South Park He is survived by his parents a brother Billy a sister Mrs Ogle Underwood and his grandmother Mrs Jasper Lancaster Bakersfield Calif
An advertisement from Fal coni Electrical Service promotes a Nome cooler priced at 42.50 for a 16 square foot pad area model with a free trial. Contact by phone 289. Run date appears as 6-6t26c.
A collection of brief classified items featuring a modern five room house for sale with porches, a sewing and cooking job offering at Fulbright Hotel, pig and sow sale at T. N. Burnett place, a four room rental at 213 No. Union, grocery fixtures for sale, a Singer electric portable for 20 dollars, various household items for sale, a gas range and furniture under small prices, and a funeral notice for Fred Hodges at Hurley with burial in Long Beach. Also a free prizes promotion by Panhandle Lumber Co. Inc. with a registration event on Saturday the 17th.
Casimiro Cardona faces assault with a razor charge in police court today for attacking his wife and daughter. He has not been arraigned yet. A prior plea of guilty to possession of a deadly weapon (razor) resulted in a $50 fine.
SEE US FOR F H A LOANS And Insurance Daughtry Insurance Agency located in the 222 23 White Building. Phone 301 11t30c.
The 29th annual national clay court tournament opens at River Forest tomorrow with 128 players including defending champion Bobby Riggs. Frankie Parker of Beverly Hills is seeded No. 1, entering the event as the top-ranked contender while Riggs seeks new conquests in Europe.
New Mexico wheat acreage allotment for the 1940 harvest will reach 357,895 acres, up 41,206 from last year, announced by state committee. Panhandle scene mentions prizes and favors at a visit by Panhandle Lumber Co. Inc. tomorrow.
A blaze early Wednesday at a lime hydrating plant in Grants New Mexico caused an estimated loss of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. The fire extended to a cafe and an adjoining tourist camp, causing minor damage before crews contained it.
Announcement calls for attendance at Fanhandle Lumber Co Inc for Get Acquainted Day tomorrow. The ad urges customers and workers to be present, highlighting introductions and company visibility actions.
A survey shows former students of Eastern New Mexico Junior College now teach in every county of the state Portales New Mexico.
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