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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
8
The Artesia Advocate reports about eight o'clock yesterday morning Artesia received .46 inches of rain that began Wednesday night at six. By yesterday morning the rain had turned to snow which melted as soon as it fell.
The advertisement promotes Butter Krisp bread as the largest and best loaf in the city offered by Ideal Bakery at 607 West 2nd. It invites customers to score the loaf and provide feedback, with a price of 10 cents and a contact phone number.
Notice to merchants states The Valley Produce Company will open Monday March 5 at the Roswell Ice Company building with a full line of fruits and vegetables. Patronage appreciated.
February special permits permanent waves for 1.00. Classes held Tuesday and Thursday at Old Mission School of Beauty Culture located 219 North Main. Phone 182 for inquiries and appointments.
Ad copy notes good quality affordable children's sweaters from Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street with promotional line for high grade fruit from Mrs. McKey at 402 South Main. Adv F28t4c
The Roswell Rifle Club will shoot a postal match Sunday with Alamogordo Rifle Club. Twenty shots at 50 yards and twenty at 100 yards with small bore rifles and metallic sights. Any club member may shoot. only ten high scores will count.
Miss Thelma McCully Chaves county school superintendent was called to Carlsbad yesterday afternoon by the illness of her aunt Mrs Mollie C Daniels. She phoned last night that Mrs Daniels had been very sick but was better now. Mrs Daniels formerly lived in Roswell and has many friends here.
The N R A administration promotes fair competition in the Cleaning Industry with a code and minimum prices. When you think dry cleaning consider the cleanest modern plant with years of reputation for fine work. Bailey's Cleaning Works in Roswell stands as the dependable institution for fifteen years, insured and prepared to compensate for any damage.
Community note from Roswell welcomes visiting teams and fans and urges support for Coyotes against Weed. Warns of petty theft targeting radiator caps and a blanket left on a car. Local readers advised to guard belongings. Includes a humorous exchange about a hair tonic gift.
J. C. Wright drove from Dallas to Roswell reporting rain almost all the way from the New Mexico Texas line to the Roswell area. He arrived about 3 a.m. returning from a Dallas business trip with his wife and several Roswell women attending the Wechsels Spring Beauty School and Trade Show in Dallas where beauty experts gathered from across the country.
Mrs Henry Chewning reports ten inches of snow at Y-9 Crossing with snowfall beginning Wednesday night and continuing until noon yesterday. Rain followed, melting snow made roads slick and hazardous.
Advertises turkey prices from 11 to 13 cents per pound with fat hens at 12 cents, medium hens 40 to 50 cents each, plus nice young pullets and freshly selected eyes. Brown and white varieties offered, two dozen at 25 cents. Brookshier's Produce.
James M. H. Cullender secretary of the Roswell Rifle Club wrote to New Mexico senators Ronson Cutting and Carl A Hatch about objections of club members to two gun bills. Both senators replied they opposed the measures and would work to prevent passage.
Ted Bonner former University of New Mexico athlete and Portales president has been assigned to a Pedalta Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Pena Blanca New Mexico as an educational adviser in March.
Wanted good second hand baby carriage. Phone 1334 1. Barred Rocks baby chickens five ninety per hundred at 511 North Kentucky. Four wheel trailer high bed in good condition Court House Garage.
President Franklin D Roosevelt asked Congress to revive the Hawes Cutting Philippine independence bill with amendments to relinquish military bases when independence is granted and to settle naval base disposition. The 12 to 14 year path to independence lapsed after the Philippine government did not accept it, leaving bases question open.
Deputy county clerk L W Hammond topped The Record news tip contest by submitting February 1924 county fee increase data over 1933. He wins two Yucca and Princess theatre tickets, call The Record for details. Daily tickets rotate as prizes for best tips. readers just report facts. The upcoming attractions include Yucca Paul Muni in World Changes and Devil Tiger at Princess, plus Yucca Wheeler and Walsy in Hips Hooray and The Lost Patrol at Princess.
Roswell Auto Company advertises a standard 1 to 2 ton Ford pickup with nine inches road clearance and notes that a small modification can raise clearance to over 11 inches.
Advertisement praises Philco radios for out performing rivals and producing fewer troubles. Falcone Electric Service offers Philco support, phone 289, presenting radio satisfaction as assured.
Advert reads Wanted old magazines, located at Charlie's Place, 203 South Main. Includes contact and sale terms F27t6e.
Roswell traffic officer Jock Edwards debuts on a brand new motorcycle, resembling state motor police machines in style and performance. The vehicle signals upgraded patrol power and a refreshed department image.
This afternoon and Saturday assorted rolls from Parker House French poppy seed crescents and buns available. Stop and take some home from Purity Baking Co at 216 West Second. Adv. Matic
The Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society meets at 7 30 at the Carnegie Library with Miss Martha Cowan leading a discussion on archaeology. Roswell youths will present finds from the Indian pueblo site near Roswell, an important local discovery.
Santa Fe March 2 AP County commissioners of Rio Arriba county conferred with State Comptroller Juan N Vigil about an alleged 1600 shortage in the accounts of Orlando Espinosa former county treasurer The bonding company securing the funds has gone broke Attended by District Attorney David Chavez the meeting sought other collection means.
Fresh every afternoon rolls buns doughnuts cinnamon rolls cookies pies cream puffs and bread. Stop in on your way home. Party Baking Co. 216 West Second Adv Matic.
Mrs. L. H. Weller advertises columbines for sale in gallon containers, three years old with heavy blooms. Located at 605 N. Washington. Adv M2t6c.
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