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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

8

Change in Baptist Mission Meetings Schedule

Absence of Dr. McKinley Norman leads to revised next week schedule for missions at First Baptist Church and associated groups. Rev. J. H. Brister and Rev. Frank Pratt preach at First Baptist Mission, Rev. G. T. Cunningham at Co. Camp, Rev. LeRout at Lance Grand Plains. Increased demand for tour aides cited by Ed Lingo of Continental Oil as season demand rises over 100 percent due largely to fair routes emphasis.

McKinley Norman First Baptist Church First Baptist Mission J. H. Brister Frank Pratt G. T. Cunningham Lances Grand Plains LeRoutt Touraides Lingo Continental Oil Co

Insurgent Townsend Movement Faces Split at Banquet

Delegates jammed the state fairgrounds for a Townsend movement banquet as Covington club leaders announce suspensions amid protests. Harvey Smith claims about 1,000 dissident clubs want a 48 member national executive and oppose single leadership. Townsend counters revolts but stays confident as he wins approval for a $1,000,000 fund to back nationwide radio broadcasts.

State Fairgrounds Harvey Smith Covington Baxter G. Rankine Smith Francis E. Townsend Dr Townsend

Drypoint Engravings By George Constant Exhibit Opens

An exhibition of drypoint engravings by New York artist George Constant opens tomorrow afternoon at Roswell Museum Federal Art Center. The show features whimsical and sophisticated works in black and white, with subjects including flowers, fruit, landscapes, and portraits, highlighting delicate line work and strong design. Constant, a prominent graphic artist, has shown widely in major U.S. museums and abroad in Mexico and Germany.

George Constant New York Roswell Museum Federal Art Center United States Mexico Germany

Nicely furnished apartment with shade in city area

Nicely furnished apartment offers ample shade and comfortable living space. Located at 101 South Moore, contact for rental details and availability.

Nome cooler advert and local services listing

An assortment of small ads and notices including a Nome cooler promotion priced at 42.50 for a 16 sq ft pad area with a free trial and contact Fal Cons Electrical Service. Also mentions Daughtry Insurance Agency offering FHA loans and insurance, swimming instruction by Lucile Wilson, and canning beets with Times Saving Salad Package served by Anderson's Gardens.

Falcons Anderson’s Gardens

Dr Norman Called Away by Illness to Fort Worth

Dr McKinley Norman pastor of First Baptist Church and his son Wayman left this morning for Fort Worth Texas due to the serious illness of Dr Norman's mother Mrs A M Norman Mrs McKinley Norman is visiting Fort Worth at present time

McKinley Norman First Baptist Church Wayman Fort Worth Texas

County Receives 12000 From Grazing Fees Budget Meeting

Chaves county treasurer Will Robinson reports a 12,199.04 dollar grazing fees allotment under the Taylor Grazing Act. The funds, received since January 11, 1937, must be spent on weed and rodent control, predatory animal control, and secondary roads, with the budget approved by State College. The meeting Tuesday will include county commissioners, the treasurer, and advisory board representatives Sam Williams and Fields Waller, plus E. C. Cates of the U S Biological Survey and Tom Reid, county agent.

Chaves Will Robinson Sam Williams Fields Waller Taylor Grazing Act Advisory Board E. C. Cates U. S. Biological Survey Tom Reid Chaves County State College

Premier Warns Against Interfering With Foreign Policy

In a tense address the premier argued that a settlement of the incident must be by negotiation though Britain cannot accept dictation from another power. He urged Germany to drop suspicions and talk reasonably while Japan tightens control in China amid growing global tension.

Britain Germany Associated Press Japan China Tientsin Hankow Tokyo London Shanghai Ningpo Foochow

Hit and run death reported near Silver City

Jose Flores a 28 year old pianist in a suburban orchestra was found dead on a highway 12 miles east of Silver City New Mexico early today officers deem him the apparent victim of a hit and run driver.

Silver City N. M Jose Flores Here

Death plunge on Eiffel Tower linked to deliberate act

Detectives said the 186 foot fall of Colonel Bedrich Benes during a birthday party for the Duke of Windsor atop the Eiffel Tower was deliberate. Benes, 42, former Czech military attaché, resigned months earlier and left a camera on his wrist as police recovered it in the gravel courtyard below.

Pars Duke of Windsor Eiffel Tower Legation Bedrich Benes Benes Eduard Benes United States

Indians Oppose Restriction Grazing in Laguna Reservation

Laguna Indians resist a plan to move stock north of Laguna Pueblo amid fears of living standards dropping beyond bearable levels. Isleta council member Diego Abeyta and Laguna farmer-governor Walter Sarracino voiced opposition after meetings with Soil Conservation Service and Dr Sophie Aberle.

Gallup N. M Laguna

Perry Tryouts At Las Vegas Today

Fifty eight New Mexico civilian riflemen gathered at Camp Luna for state championship and elimination matches for Camp Perry tryouts. Riders from Albuquerque Santa Fe Roswell and other towns competed at 200 and 300 yard ranges with high scorers advancing. tomorrow’s shooters will use service rifles for the Camp Perry meet in the fall.

Las Vegas N. M New Mexico Camp Luna Camp Perry Alamardo Santa Fe Albuquerque Ew Mexico Military Institute Roswell Hatch Silver City Clovis C. R. Hiatt

United States and Britain agree barter deal for cotton and rubber

Washington predicts swift congressional approval for a historic barter exchanging 600000 bales of surplus US cotton for about 66er pounds of British rubber. Ambassador Kennedy says similar talks with the Netherlands underway. Britain weighing tin for US wheat amid complications. The plan aims to shed 30 million dollars in cotton surplus and obtain 36 million dollars worth of rubber, stored by both nations to weather a potential war emergency.

Washington Congress United States Great Britain London Ambasaador Joseph P. Kennedy Netherlands Britain Capitol Hill Farm Administration

Earthquake Felt in California at Hollister

A strong quake struck Hollister California early today with its most severe impact since 1906. Damage was confined to the Cienega district about 13 miles south of Hollister.

California Hollister Calif Cienega District

Death Beats Cupid in New Rochelle Marriage Plot

Joseph Schapanick, a New Rochelle chauffeur, and Virginia Bender, 18, of New York, planned marriage in two weeks. He went to the Bender home to fetch his bride when the girl was found stabbed in her bedroom. Police hunt a former suitor for questioning.

Joseph Schapanick New Rochelle N. Y Virginia Bender New York Joseph Bender

Soil Conservation Service Office to Move to Roswell

The mid Pecos area office of the Soil Conservation Service will relocate from Albuquerque to Roswell. It will open July 1 in the second floor rooms of the Roswell Auto Company building with Lorin F. Jones as area conservationist in charge.

mid-Pecos The Soil Conservation Service Roswell Albuquerque Roswell Auto Company Lorin F. Jones

Senators to Vote Monday on Silver Price Fix

Western senators agreed to end long speechmaking by voting Monday on a Pittman amendment to fix silver at 1.27 dollars per ounce. The move follows a Saturday session, a quorum delay, and a broader monetary bill extending stabilization funds and gold devaluation authority.

Washington Western Barkley Dky Pittman Dney Senate Secretary of the Treasury Treasury

Wild Scenes For Preacher And His Wife

A Los Angeles court details a morals trial of Evangelist Joe Jeffers and his wife Zella. Evidence covers gardenias perfumes red satin pajamas and an indecent picture book. District attorney investigators recount parties in the evangelist’s apartment leading to a raid and gun confrontation.

Los Angeles Joe Jeffers Jeffers Zella Vincent Higgins Higgins Evangelist Mr. Jeffers

Marriage Licenses Issued for Dexter and Roswell Couples

Alfred W. Stone and Melissa Autrey of Dexter applied for a marriage license. Charles Lee and Virginia Schafter of Roswell also filed for a license.

W. Stone Melissa Autrey Dexter Charles Lee Virginia Schafer Roswell

Local teams clash as players named in roster list

J. J. Walker, McGranahan, Mat tie Tucker, Henderson, Grant Knox, J. B. Caron, Ben Pender grass, Ross, Allison, Hinkle and L. S. Croissant, Jones, McCloud.

J. J. Walker McGranahan Mattie Tucker Henderson Grant Knox J. B. Caron Ben Pendergrass Ross Allison Hinkle L. S. Croissant Jones McCloud

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