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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
2
RUIDOSO June 1957 saw a sharp bank deposit surge with a 57 percent year over year rise during the opening weekend of the summer season. T B Hood of Ruidoso State Bank reported deposits growing from 1,626,100 a year earlier to 2,422,700 by June 5 1957, an $88,400 gain from the prior week and $204,000 over the prior June date.
In a meeting of Cathedral of the Pines directors the group considered about a dozen possible sites. Requirements include a breathtaking countryside view, easy accessibility, proximity to Ruidoso, and sufficient acreage for parking. Herbert Lee Traylor was elected to fill Rev H L Atkins Ill’s departed vacancy. Directors present: Jack Hull president H M Graham L P Haist Joe Dryden Charles Bonnell and visitor Vic Lamb.
The Rev. Robert Auman is assigned as permanent minister at St. Eleanor's Catholic Church. Auman, native of Erie Pennsylvania, trained at Josephinum Pontificio College in Ohio and was ordained June 1 1947 for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. He previously served at Penasco Trujillo Wagon Mound Ruidoso El Rito Sapello and has led Sapello and administered Trujillo since 1953.
Royce Lackey, a student and athlete at Ruidose High School, received the Rotary International medal. The presentation was made by J Howard Morris, the school superintendent.
The New Mexico State Highway Department invites bids on several road projects, including 2.74 miles of U S Highway 70 located 5.4 miles east of the Otero county line, with the bid date set for June 28.
Mrs Mabel Wimberly postmaster announced Hollywood Post Office will advance from third to second class on July 1. No change in personnel except one clerk will receive more hours. Clerks are Mrs Fran Laullin and Mrs Mary Halladay. Wimberly has led the Hollywood office eight years and served as clerk two years prior.
Superintendent J. Howard Morris announces three hires for the 1957 58 term. Mrs. Herbert Lee Traylor of Ruidoso will join junior high faculty. Mrs. John Hawkins of Ruidoso and Ledgerwood, North Dakota, not yet assigned, and Miss Mary Goebels now at Hatch will teach pre first grade Indian students. Miss Goebels is Mescalero born and a Blazer family relative.
The Mescalero Agency awards a contract to Denton Lumber Co. of Artesia to harvest over 14 million feet of timber on 19 000 acres in North Cow Camp. The sale, worth about 250000 dollars to the tribal council, aims to curb a killing fungus and will be repeated in about ten years.
A travel piece urges families to pack food to save money on trips. It notes mothers’ cooking satisfies hungry travelers and reports a rise in hotplates vacuum bottles and eating kits for road journeys. Wide mouth vacuum bottles allow hot main dishes like chicken chow mein.
In New Delhi India's constitution protects the right to choose one's occupation including prostitution. Courts have tended to uphold this, while social workers push to prevent coercion and aid exit. Plans under the second five year plan include 80 rescue homes and 400 district shelters to help girls quit and gain vocational training.
A compact list describes various ready options including tuna fish with noodles, pork and beans, and fresh fruits with carrot and celery strips that can be carried in it. It emphasizes versatile, simple items suitable for on the go.
New Mexico officials and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service test an automatic feeder by William Ernest of Albuquerque. The device runs on a timer to feed fry hourly or per custom schedules, cutting labor and boosting growth, with trials at Hot Springs and Red River hatcheries and plans to expand to other states.
Tacky furniture may detract from yard or patio living. Care at the beginning and end of summer keeps it looking better. Shellac spruces rattan on porches and lightens darkened pieces, but is poor for outdoor exposure. A mix of linseed oil turpentine and Japan is best for picnic tables and benches.
Proper sun safety guidance notes that optical sun glass lenses should be large enough to cover the area around the eye. It emphasizes full eye protection and proper fit to reduce UV exposure and glare.
A simple open faced toast idea uses buttered bread topped with apple slices. Sprinkle grated cheese over the apples and broil until bubbly and lightly browned for a savory sweet bite.
The article prescribes applying a home remedy mixture to the surface, letting it set for a few minutes, then rubbing it off. A second application is suggested the next day, with advice to apply a new coat each year.
Lincoln County Episcopal churches announce an annual barbecue at Bonnell Ranch Glencoe on Friday July 12 with Wilbur Coe’s Western Orchestra playing for dancing after serving begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are handled by Mrs Carl Longabaugh and with Mrs Wilbur Coe and Ralph Bonnell as chairs.
The article notes flavor enhancement from seasoning. It mentions the Japanese discovery of crystals called essence of taste, identified as monosodium glutamate, to bring out flavor in fish meats salads and soups with salt and pepper or alone.
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