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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1954
Page
22
County officials urge creditors to file statements now as the fiscal year ends soon. County clerk Dorothy Herring notes the commissioners have a double reason to want bills turned in promptly to avoid delays.
Three new polio cases were reported to the State Health Department last week raising this year’s total to 16. The new cases occurred in Los Alamos Rio Arriba and San Juan counties alongside 18 new whooping cough cases for a year total of 143.
A county session is slated for July 12 with bills anticipated to be introduced on July 1 or shortly after. Officials aim to address local funding and ordinances at the next meeting.
Local items mix humor and ads including a quip about a rich man's wealth, mower sharpening service now four days, gear like SNO-GEL ice and No 26 Brick Snokel, and garden products. A fog of local color and a fishing derby at Paul King farm near Roswell sponsored by the Game Protective Association.
Roswell stores advertise a six month free water service with the purchase of a Kelvinator Automatic Washer. The offer ends Wednesday June 30. Other promotions highlight fishing tackle and sporting goods with expert advice from Pack. Also a cheeky line about money and a woman's purse.
The item notes Wilmot Howe Co Inc dating back to 1911 with the motto Where Most People Trade and a brief nod to its longstanding trade presence.
Admitted June 25 26 with a long roster of patients in multiple towns including Mrs. Tim Gray and infant Clarence Ramm Jr. at St Marys and others in Hagerman Carlsbad Lovington and Dexter. Dismissals June 25 26 include several mothers and sons and W N Elliott. Births for June 25 26 report a girl to Simmons and two June 26 births including Pulyak Montgomery and Jaramillo families.
The Chaves County Emergency Drought Committee proposes government backed loans for stockmen unable to obtain credit. The plan includes a five year repayment period, moratorium options, and strict supervision to aid those in genuine need after shutting down the Emergency Feed program due to abuses.
For the week ending yesterday eight permits were issued by the city building inspector. C. M. Woodbury filled in as acting inspector while Charlie O Neal and family vacationed in East Texas. Total permit value reached 6350 dollars with five at 1000 dollars, one at 800, one at 400 and one at 150. The work included moving, repairs and additions on various properties listed with addresses in Pecos Valley and nearby areas.
Charles Menoher aged 13 was critically injured when a .22 caliber rifle fired accidentally. He was shooting the weapon toward a playmate stuck in mud at Newton Lake. he is the son of Col. William Menoher, commander of the Wingate Ordnance Depot near Gallup.
The third week of Roswell's youth summer program saw 417 children compete in freckle and pigtail contests at four centers including CCMY and East Side Park. Prizes went to multiple winners such as Perfecto Telles for the longest pigtail and to groups at Carver Center. Upcoming events include a Dog Show and Family Night with a planned aquacade.
Roswell Sertoma received a special award at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair for civic work. The club donated about 2000 copies of the Declaration of Independence to students from third grade through high school and the Institute. District 9 elected Earl Allman as incoming district governor and Bert Shephard as incoming secretary. Entertainment at La Cima featured Joanne Phillips 6 in a Jolson tribute and her sister Ethelyn Phillips 15 impressed with piano performances.
Delegates from five cities met to organize a state association of life underwriters in Albuquerque on June 26. Vernon E. White was elected president with vice presidents Richard E. Smith Carlbad Michael E. Hoban and John F Caperton Jr. representing Albuquerque Las Cruces Carlsbad Roswell and Santa Fe.
Tony Redmon was chosen as the outstanding speaker of the evening at the Roswell Toastmasters Club meeting held Thursday at the Nickson Hotel. Jim Bird received best table topic speech. Hoy Flemming was elected vice president and acted as Toastmaster. Sam Brown served as club president opening the session.
An announcement promised fun activities including games races food and dancing for all with further details to come at an early date.
Maj. Charles E. Yeager U S Air Force pilot and first man to break the sound barrier is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for flying a Bell X 1A at over 1600 mph on December 12 1953 at Edwards AFB California The record flight marked the fastest speed achieved by a human at that time.
Jay Duvalls at 122 N Main advertises Acme Cowboy Boots under the slogan Where Men Buy Shoes. The brief note appears in the June 27 issue.
Fred Sands a former operator of Western Telegraph Co. in this city died at his Edmond Oklahoma home after a period of ill health. The death occurred at 7 30 a m Wednesday from a heart attack. Funeral services were held Friday. Survivors include Mrs I L Sands and a sister Leo Lane both of Oklahoma City.
Gregory Grant of South Pasadena California defeated Maxwell Brown Jr. from Louisville Kentucky in a rain interrupted marathon to win the national interscholastic tennis championship with set scores 6-2 10-12 4-6 6-3.
A local hat shop promotes John B Stetson hats priced at 10.00 and 12.50 with in store selection at 122 North Main. The ad highlights size and style options available to customers.
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