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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1933
Page
6
This ad man column commends merchants for meeting finances and extending credit in The Record. It notes Santa Fe officials killed a one percent sales tax bill that Chaves County taxpayers opposed, contradicting a morning paper’s claim that gross sales tax was killed.
In Roswell the legal driving age is cited as fourteen but children well below that age drive cars. A minor accident yesterday involved three young children driving and colliding with another vehicle. Authorities urged steps to stop this unlawful practice and questioned police action.
Citizens are urged to gather wire coat hangers from closets basements and storage to support Troop Six as it launches a drive tomorrow morning. All funds go to defray troop expenses and help the Scouts meet their needs. Pay Day tomorrow is framed as a hopeful Saturday for volunteers.
Mrs. C. E. Irby asks The Record to announce that several layettes of baby clothes are needed by the Salvation Army for newborns from destitute families.
A Washington story headline signals partisan clashes as the House faces internal strife. The piece evokes rough politics and quips about Beulah-land and a Tulsa sheriff incident, implying criticism of Roosevelt era choices for cabinet roles.
Boy Scout troop 6 plans a Roswell canvass tomorrow morning to collect surplus coat hangers. The hangers will be sold to Roswell cleaners to raise funds for the troop. Residents with extra hangers are asked to have them ready.
A concert will be given at eight o'clock tonight at the First M. E. Church Fifth and Kentucky by the church choir. Director Ernest Wilson and pianist Roy Wilson lead a large ensemble with sopranos altos tenors and bass members named in the readable list.
The Yucca Theatre offers a free morning show for school children who earned at least one grade of 90 or had a perfect attendance in the last six weeks. Bring a note from teacher or parent. children should arrive at 8 30. Also classified poultry prices from Brookshier's: friers 55 to 65 cents each, frying pullets 15 cents per lb, young bakers 12 cents per lb, plump hens 45 cents each, with other poultry and poultry products available for delivery by phone 1174.
John Tweedy, chairman of the board of county commissioners, returned to his home yesterday after a two month trip to Los Angeles.
A request for Cub Scout support reached the local headquarters seeking help organizing a Cub Pack in Floyd New Mexico, located east of Portales.
The McNally-Hall Motor Company secured four Pontiac cars stranded at the Santa Fe depot after a bank was blocked from handling the draft. An arrangement released the vehicles by the Pontiac Company.
A marriage license was issued yesterday afternoon to R. W. Tu dor of Slaton Texas and Nina Wilson of Lubbock.
O W Miller of Melrose was in Roswell on business today visiting local offices and meeting with regional contacts.
William McKean, 59, died yesterday morning at 3:30 at his home in this city after a long illness. He had lived in Roswell for six months, moving from Toledo, Ohio, for his health. Surviving relative is a sister, Mrs. Vergie Ogle, of Toledo. The body was forwarded to Toledo for funeral services and burial. Pynum Ballard oversaw local arrangements.
McCarrell of the Shield of Faith Institute in Amarillo will preach at Assembly of God Church on North Garden tonight at 7 30. The male quartet from the Amarillo Institute will sing.
Hagerman resident J. A. Buford was in Roswell today visiting from his Hagerman home as part of a routine trip.
C D Dobbins aged 56 died last night at his Roswell residence at 9 30 pm leaving wife four sons Charlie Gordon Clarence Dwight and two daughters Ruby Pauline all of Roswell and one brother J D Dobbins of Roswell He moved from Cameron Texas seven years ago to farm His funeral was held at 2 pm today at the Bynum Ballard Chapel with South Park interment Rev H C Henderson in charge and choir from the Baptist Church provided music Pallbearers were Arthur Bilansit Bud Martin Audrey Cochran and Claude Scounce.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Banking House Grocery as offering the lowest uniform prices on earth, noting it as a government-free banking house. The cheeky line underscores a boastful market claim during challenging times.
W A Losey was in Roswell yesterday, coming from Hagerman, with local observers noting his visit to the town yesterday afternoon.
E. E. Lane arrived in Roswell today traveling from his Cottonwood home.
Lost hat with second class emblem. reward offered. Call 814 with details. Also出租 notices for rental housing including three rooms newly decorated at 511 North Kentucky and furnished or unfurnished houses by D. J. Hargett and Son at 311 North Richardson Roswell. A small house for a couple to rent at Brookshier’s East 2nd Street. man able to work part rent.
R. L. Kyle of Artesia left Roswell this afternoon to inspect fields in southeastern New Mexico for the federal seed loan. He arrived yesterday morning to begin his duties in Carizzo.
Mr and Mrs Sam Stolaroff arrived in Roswell yesterday after a trip to eastern markets where they purchased goods for the Popular Store.
The world renowned magician Willard the Wizard arrives in Roswell for a three day show starting Sunday. He performs stage acts at 3 PM 7 PM and 9 30 PM including vanishing objects and a woman in a trunk. A film screening of Employees Entrance with Warren William Loretta Young and Alice White follows. No advance ticket prices.
Ethel Barrymore will discuss her turning point in theatre life with Ed win Hill on America’s Grub Street Speaks tonight at 7 30 on Columbia. Isabel Leighton relates Roosevelt anecdotes, Miss Leighton co author of My Son Franklin. James W. Wadsworth comments on The Duty of Government in the Premises Saturday night at 8 15 on Columbia. Rosa Ponselle tops Sunday’s lineup at 7 15 on CBS. Navy and Marine bands drop radio except official events. Army bands continue. Midget radios surge in popularity among college students carrying six pounds. Geneva log on Nations radio notes shows 15000 words in ten hours with best North American reception.
A garden column excerpt asks readers where to obtain sap information. The writer directs inquiries to the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D C, for authoritative guidance. Elise glimpsed the editor signs the note as A S.
We offer about two dozen young tom turkeys with crooked breasts at 10c per pound dressed and drawn. Also fancy young tom hens and chicken hens of all sizes. Whatley Produce Company contact 418 and 315 E. 2nd St. Adv. M10tle.
Buster Malcox A J Vickers Albert Santo Mrs Angie L Cleve and Cris Cleve were in Roswell today visiting from their Elk residences.
Kansas City March 10 The livestock exchange suspended operations Friday and Saturday due to ongoing financial conditions affecting the market. The move impacts buyers and sellers who rely on the regular exchange for cattle and livestock trading.
Cattle 1000 calves 400, market steady to strong, best yearlings 6.10, bulk steers 4.25 to 5.25, butcher heifers 3.50 to 4.50, best medium bulls 3.00, dealers’ bulk 7.90 to 8.00, few sales overall. Hogs 10,000, active and uneven 10 to 25 cents higher, good to choice 180-220 lb 3.85 to 4.00, top 4.00, 300-340 lb 3.65 to 3.75, packing sows 10-15c higher, bulk 2.10 to 3.25, bulk pigs 3.50 down. Sheep 8000, very little done, few small killer sales, steady with Thursday’s decline, good to choice 74-85 lb native lambs 5.25 to 5.50, fat ewes 2.25 to 2.75.
An advertising snippet invites customers to visit Old Mission Beauty Shoppe at 219 North Main and notes satisfaction with services provided by experienced operators. The ad includes contact details and a promise related to radio repairs, then mentions Falcons Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd with a phone number.
New line of decorative pillows in organdie percale and chintz offered by Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street. Each pillow arrives with die cut materials, foundation and back fabric, and a wiring diagram for assembly. Assorted colors available.
Advert mentions new batch of chocolates priced at 25 cents per pound, claiming equal quality to 1 dollar per pound brands. Signed by Smoke Howse in the Ad.
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