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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1940
Page
8
W B Belcher returns to Roswell and resumes leadership of the Sears Roebuck Hardware and Paint departments after an absence. The piece notes a fashion remark and promotes the Vogue Clearance sale, praising merchandise as of superior clay and urging readers not to wait.
The 20 30 club organized a softball team and will arrange games with clubs from other organizations. Plans for the team were discussed and entertainment was provided by Howell Russ and Mrs. Paul Mc Evoy.
Roswell’s only Bear Dynamic Shop offers dynamic wheel balancing at high speed. The service pledges satisfaction and cites Indianapolis Speedway as a benchmark for balance quality. AMONETTS. June 25.
James McClenny, formerly of Roswell, left today for his home in California after visiting his mother Mrs R J McClenny and his sister Annie McClenny.
The Roswell Ad Club will hold a meeting and dinner tonight at the Woman's Club building. New officers will be installed with Joe Huff as president succeeding H A Poorbaugh. The program starts at 7 15.
An automotive ad from Roswell Auto Company promotes Koolak coolers for cars. The copy emphasizes modern and effective design and usage, targeting drivers seeking cooling enhancements for travel.
The New Mexico Mineral Society schedules a collecting tour Sunday eight miles east of Organ City in the Organ mountains. About sixty minerals will be collected in this noted state mineral district. A fluorescent display Saturday night will precede a mineral lecture Sunday. Interested persons should contact Fred A Miles.
Stamped Goods offers needle point and knitting supplies along with baby goods and gifts at 107 West Fourth, advertised as a complete art gift shop.
Several complaints filed for bad checks and forgeries from Roswell to Carlsbad show a regional surge. Marvin M Harris bound over to district court on four forgery and worthless check charges with $2,000 bonds. He allegedly forged W M Dudley and J L King. Frank Boyles pleaded guilty to a worthless check and forging Ward Cern’s name, bound over to district court with $1,500 bond. Gabriel Gomez bound to district court on theft charge with $1,000 bond. he pleaded not guilty.
Advertisement listing children's clothing sizes 1 to 10 at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West Fourth Street. Also notes carpentry work for kitchen cabinets new floors or repairs with contact phone 1243W 6-1916x.
The resolutions committee presented a platform at the Republican convention in Philadelphia that opposes foreign war and criticizes the Roosevelt administration for leaving the nation unprepared, while calling for aid to nations fighting for liberty within international law. It urges strong national defense, Monroe Doctrine support, and a 29 point domestic policy including opposing a third term, local relief control, collective bargaining, farm and market protections, and measures to employ idle assets and labor.
The Ki Li Boxing Tourney produced strong championship matches last night with winners carrying bruises like purple lamp shades. Cap'n Woodbury returned home with large bug bites and pride in supporting undernourished children. J P Jeter and W E Destree of Permutit Water Softeners visit Roswell for a few days.
Ted Jones states fight pictures of the Louis Godoy boat will be shown at Pecos soon. Readers are anxious to see how the bomber disposed of the Chilean hot stuff. Watch the Rec ord for the date.
H. E. Babcock president of the Cornell University board of trustees is visiting on business. The university owns the South Spring ranch, tying the trip to the campus landholdings and institutional affairs.
The Board of Regents of New Mexico Military Institute will receive sealed bids by noon on Monday, July 1, for supplies and equipment for the 1940-41 session. Items include canned goods, janitor supplies, washing powders, paper products, water softeners, hot water tank, laundry drugs, dry cleaning, dairy and meat items. Information available at the Superintendent's office. bids may be rejected. D. C. Pearson, Superintendent. Building permits: Cecil Anderson 5-room frame-stucco house 1109 N Lea $2300. Mr and Mrs G T Hamilton repair residence 109 N Missouri $750.
David Orland Grisby was found guilty of disorderly conduct by Judge Pat ONeill J P and fined ten dollars plus costs in the proceeding.
The platform argues taxes must fund defense and essential civil expenses, while eliminating punitive practices and waste. It pledges to conserve public credit with sufficient taxation and to support defense measures proposed by the administration, criticizing provocative presidential rhetoric and any executive actions risking war without congressional authorization.
Dr T E Boggs a graduate optometrist offers eye examinations and glasses fitted with lenses ground in house by expert technicians. Broken lenses are duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.
Romania decided to yield vast territorial concessions to Soviet Russia and asked for more time to negotiate after declaring precautionary mobilization. The government reported Bessarabia and northern Bucovina would be ceded with control of Constanta and Danube ports, while Red planes darkened skies as troops massed along the frontier. Diplomatic observers saw the move as precautionary, with Axis partners Germany and Italy urging acquiescence.
The document lists state by state delegate tallies with candidate counts in each party primary. Notable names include Dewey Taft Willkie Vandenberg and Gannett with varying votes across 22 states from Minnesota to Wyoming.
The text notes Romanian forces totaling about 1.5 million under arms, with large concentrations in Bessarabia and Bukovina, and mentions broader influences aligning with Nazi orbit aims in territories including Ukraine and Russia.
City planning officials in New Mexico labeled Carlsbad and Hobbs as proving grounds for orderly development. John Loughlin said Carlsbad would lead preliminary work while Hobbs showed strong interest. Roswell and Clovis may join, with Hobbs pursuing a zoning move and land use studies to guide wider city planning efforts.
Roswell Rotarians Will C Lawrence and Walter J Fulbright reported on the International Rotary Convention held in Havana June 9 to 14 with 3719 attendance the lowest in years due to European war. Pausz of Hungary won the longest-distance travel prize. Walter Pitkin spoke on Training Leaders for Tomorrow. Rotary International war relief funds and a new relief fund for Rotarians and families were discussed. Visiting Rotarians Enz and Reed attended with guests Major McClure and Father Braun. Unofficial results showed Dewey leading first ballot. A weekly program at the CCC Camp west of Roswell began with Junior Chamber talks led by McPherson Birkmeyer Malone Simpson.
The Chamber of Commerce announced registration for young men interested in aviation training to assist in national defense. The process requires no government mandate and carries no obligation. Registrants provide names and addresses at once, with local training possible and potential placement in schools elsewhere.
Oren F Fielding of Artesia and Frances Faye Jones of Roswell obtained a marriage license, filing prerequisites and eligibility in the local records. The couple plans formal nuptials after standard verification and public notice.
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