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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
6
Weather outlook notes warmer conditions and higher humidity with a hot night reaching 70 degrees. Highs yesterday reached 88, near normal 91, while a normal tide stands at 61. Forecaster expects unsettled weather tonight into Saturday with cooler air and scattered showers in mountain and range areas. Rain fell at El Paso and Santa Fe.
Mrs. O. B. Berry of Dexter spent yesterday visiting local acquaintances while on a brief trip through the town.
Zink Music Company advertises a new air cooled Electrolux gas refrigerator that runs on natural or bottled gas. Adv. J21t7e.
At Santa Fe late yesterday Col J D Atwood Roswell and Lester G May Santa Fe were named receivers for the Albuquerque Natural Gas Company after minority stockholders asked the court for a receivership charging mismanagement.
Victor L. Wyly Sales Co advertises a ten tube performance unit priced at 59.50. The copy emphasizes high quality and direct tuning with tone control, noting it is not a midget model and not built to a price, and that it attracts police calls.
Hugh M. Huff Sr. offers a bouquet of superb sweetpeas at the Chamber of Commerce. The display features deep striking colors and ranks among the most beautiful seen in a long time. Hortons Transfer handles delivery and is listed with phone 136.
Cleve predicts unsettled weather today and tomorrow with a sunny Sunday hoped for golfers. Brownie runs Rite Spot with ice cream cones for ten cent purchases. Rain near Bottomless Lakes created stagnant pools unpleasing to drivers and tourists. Despite eleven days to the Fourth many kids pop fire crackers citywide.
The first artificial ice plant in the United States was established in New Orleans in 1866. The note also mentions kohlrabi as cabbage with a dress-up name and that Gross-Miller has it for sale.
I will not be responsible for any indebtedness incurred by the Roswell Memorial Studio except debts I incur myself. Signed by Mrs. Charles A. Porter. Adv. 12313x.
Perfect Bakery at 402 N Main St advertises regular prices with dinner rolls at a dozen for 5 cents and French bread loaf at 5 cents. Adv J22t6x
Joel Watkins, longtime resident of East Girand Plains, died yesterday evening at St. Mary's Hospital after a six day illness. He lived in the area three years and is survived by his wife, one son, five daughters, his mother Mrs. Nancy Ann Watkins of Stuart Oklahoma, three sisters, and three brothers in Arkansas. Funeral arrangements pending word from relatives. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
At St Marys hospital two newborns were welcomed this morning just after midnight. A son arrived to Mr and Mrs Lee Corn and a daughter to Capta and Mrs T V Price of 1012 North Main.
Reverend James A. Hedges of Hazerman underwent a minor operation at St. Marys Hospital yesterday and was reported to be doing very well today, reflecting a smooth recovery for the local clergyman.
Attorney H. M Dow who went to Santa Fe yesterday morning on legal business was expected home tonight.
Safe Real bargains offer 79 foot front building plots with deep lots and shade trees priced at 100 dollars with duplex options. Also upscale rental duplex features hardwood floors 90 foot front yard double garage and storage with rents around 45 dollars and a 2250 price. Easy monthly payments possible. Call 703 South Kentucky Ave. Adv Ji7st4ee Old Time Religion Day at North Hill Baptist Church invites public to 11 00 am 2 30 pm and 8 00 pm services at 501 West College with old time songs testimonies shouting and preaching a 12 30 noon basket dinner included. all welcome in overalls and house dresses.
Brookshier Produce and Falcons Electrical Service advertise a fresh Philco Tran sitone car radio shipment at 39.95 installed. The ad compares it with any radio at any price and promotes home delivery for poultry items including hens turkeys ducks and guinea fowl with tradable specials on friers and squab.
Robert Dakens returned to Roswell yesterday afternoon from a three week trip to the World’s Fair in Chicago and a tour of the Great Lakes district in Michigan Minnesota and Canada. He visited his sister Mrs G P Tompkins in Amarillo on the return trip and brought her little boy Gordon to Roswell for a visit. He made the trip by train.
"That is worth something" is quoted as a slogan for Hen dricks Typewriter Service at Bear Dustin's News Store offering service on all office machines ribbons and supplies. Phone 111.
The Cocoanut Grove singer Phi Harris makes his screen debut in a three day novelty featurette at Yucca Theatre starting Sunday. The musical short, rhymed and rhythm spoken, accompanies the feature The Little Gambt with Edward G Robinson in the lead.
Preliminary hearing in the case of Will Murrah and Lloyd Crockett of Hope on altering sheep marks will be before Judge L. L. Johnson at ten o'clock tomorrow. Two charges exist, one from Lee Glasscock and one from Hillary White Jr. Both defendants plead not guilty. Murrah unable to post $1,000 bond on the second charge and remains jailed. Crockett posted bond. The case draws local interest.
A seven member board is created to raise and administer all relief funds for Chaves county. It replaces the Chaves County Emergency Relief Committee which led relief efforts for months. One member from the lower valley was appointed after recommendations. The new federal law allows one dollar in federal relief for each three dollars raised locally.
George L Reese Jr district attorney was in Roswell yesterday traveling from his Lovington home.
It's smart to be particular about beauty work and Old Mission Beauty Shop keeps clients looking their best during hot summer days. Phone 182. 219 N Main.
Mr and Mrs Lewis W Hammond travel to Denver this afternoon to bring back Mrs Laura A Hammond. She will live here permanently at her son’s home. They plan to return to Roswell on Sunday.
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