Forest fires blamed on locals and espionage talk
A June 19, 1939 column warns that recent forest fires in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado were man made by local visitors, risking vast forest value near Roswell. It also notes heightened espionage talk about German spies amid wartime tensions, and a column on family life and the role of fathers.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
Associated Press
Aisc
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Merchants Credit Association
Uncle Sam
Arizona
Colorado
Repurchase plan attacked at county officers convention
At Raton the County Officers Association denounces a plan to repurchase property deeded to the States on installment terms. Critics warn 95 percent of delinquent tax sales would recur, urging cash down redeeds and state tax overhaul. The piece also satirizes political hype and cites immunization during New Orleans flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Officers Association
Raton
State Tax Commission
Texas
Grant, Luna
Hidalgo
Tingley Not Dead In Raton Convention
The Raton convention favored Gov Miles for a second term though many attendees favored Tingley. The event showed Tingley supporters present even without his declared candidacy. Governors and party members noted Tingley’s continued political influence despite sentiment that he is not finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tingley
Raton
Gov. Miles
Immunizing Negroes in Fifth District Public Health Drive
Dr. O. E. Prekett leads vaccination efforts in the fifth district amid a typhoid fever case in Hobbs area, targeting the Negro section with mass immunization to curb spread and protect residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Prekett
Fifth
Hobbs
Humor and riots in Roswell flood aftermath
Blanche Henderson, a former Roswell and Las Vegas woman, wrote an illuminating account of the big job and described it in an address to a Roswell civic club. The scenes appealed to the humor of the negroes and after a few dozen had been manhandled the usual death period did not occur, with most cases among whites who did not take immunization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Henderson
Roswell
Las Vegas
National Hotel Week and a Texan invitation
A Reno columnist recalls National Hotel Week June 11 to 17 and notes declining an invitation to join the Know Your New Mexico pictures at a San Antonio meeting due to travel heat and prior commitments. The piece reflects on recognizing hotel men’s role nationwide.
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Raton
New Mexico
San Antonio
Tex
Dissolution Certificate for Bowman Baking Company
A 1939 filing with New Mexico State Corporation Commission dissolves The Bowman Baking Company inc. The document notes a Roswell principal office and C. E. Bowman as agent. It records a Santa Fe signing and affirms compliance with dissolution statutes. Also mentions record want ads and a dramatic death by own action case in Detroit.
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Tate
New Mexico
State Corporation Commission
State of New Mexico
A. D
Bowman Baking Company, Inc
Roswell
C. E. Bowman
City of
Santa Fe
Registration under new law eyed by field workers
James M. H. Callender, attorney member of the board, reports strong interest at the first of several instruction schools. Field workers will begin work July 1 with solid knowledge and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. H. Callender
Cing
Fathers Day Flop Mostly For Commercial Gain
A New Mexico reflection on Fathers Day portrays it as a flop aside from a few gifts like neckties and telegrams. It argues most fathers are valued mainly for their ability to earn and spend wisely, with family finances and life insurance shaping the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
El Rito Dean Visits Roswell During Vacation
Dame James McNeil, dean of the El Rito Normal school, spent a day of his vacation in Roswell where he lived as a youth. He mainly visited family in Dexter and Carlsbad, later becoming private secretary to Ray Rogers, four years state superintendent of public instruction. He praises El Rito school outcomes, noting most students are Spanish American.
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James McNeil
el Rito Normal School
Roswell
Dexter
Carlsbad
Ray Rogers
el Rito
Sheriff Young travels Arizona ends in Albuquerque with Gimlet Eye Sam McCue
Sheriff Frank Young wrapped up a multi point tour of Arizona with a dinner at Albuquerque alongside Gimlet Eye Sam McCue secretary of the state livestock commission who picked up the bill.
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Frank Young
Arizona
Albuquerque
Gimlet Eye
Sam McCue
The
State Livestock Commission
Dame Giles Mathews Heads New Mexico IRS Field Division
Dame Giles Mathews is newly appointed chief of the field division of the Bureau of Internal Revenue for New Mexico. The routine duties begin with short calls to old friends during a brief break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Mathews
Bureau of Internal Revenue
New Mexico
Oil chief Yarbrough avoids county politics talk
Came Roy Yarbrough, chief sigadier of the oil business in this district, refused to discuss Lea county or any other county or state politics while attending routine drilling matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Yarbrough
Lea County
Enthusiastic Carlsbad rodeo plan for July Fourth
Came Bud Jenson of Carlsbad in the potash country speaks with zest about a Cavalcade on the Fourth of July using three year old steers for roping. He highlights that stars like Bob Crosby will demonstrate the method to the audience, though details of the technique remain unexplained.
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Frank Johnson
Fort Stanton
Bud Jenson
Carlsbad
Bob Crosby
Erick Stewart Comments on Duckworth as County Chairman
Came Erick Stewart of Curry county says Bill Duckworth is chosen as Republican county chairman. He believes the GOP will push real actions in the division next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Merry
Clayton
Erick Stewart
Curry County
Bill Duckworth
Dame Monte Curran of the Corona Country
Dame Monte Curran travels through the Corona country in pursuit of a place, seeking a destination that anchors her presence in the region. The journey unfolds amid local landscapes and community encounters.
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Dame Monte Curran
Corona Country
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Roswell Building & Loan Assn
Ginsberg Music Company
Roswell and Carlsbad
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Fowier
West Alameda
O. K
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West Tilden
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Bailey Burke
East 2Nd
Burrows
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Institute
C. M. Hester
Penn
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Leavelle
No. Union
Bath
Carraway
3Rd St
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J. M. McQuirk
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Cosme R. Garcia
Adv
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Dexter-Artesia
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N. Main
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Danville
Ill
Detroit
Miss Dawson
Miss Dawseen
Roswell Mattress Co
Ruidoso
South Main
Thompson
2Nd St
Globe Vaccines
Rancher’s Supply Co
Hay
Leo di Lorenzo
Elgin’s
East 2Nd St
Plymouth Rock
Fawthah
Terry Mills
Camp Mary White
Mayhill
N. Mex
J. L. Howard
Amarillo
Bert Ballard
Edwards
Burrer
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