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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
8
L. W. Dry of Roswell from Hneman the Santa Fe railway was injured in a collision at Carlsbad during a heavy snowstorm and was transported to Santa Fe hospital on today’s train via Clovis.
An advertisement by P. D. Wilkins notes buds starting and a special price on large trees. A new shipment of pecan and fruit trees is arriving, with a phone contact: 726.
Samuel F. Hameed of The Vogue has returned to Roswell after a weeklong buying trip through eastern markets.
Bacilla crochet cotton for making blouses and dresses. All colors, boy proof, a thread worthy of your time. Art. Gift Shop, 107 West 4th Street.
Mrs. Rainie Mitchell of 602 North Main is slowly recovering after ten days of illness from influenza, with reports noting gradual improvement in her condition.
At reduced prices Chinese Elms and American Elms offered with a choice of five varieties of roses free with each order. Wyatt Johnson Tree Yard located at 703 South Kentucky advertises this bargain.
The Pecos Valley Music Teachers Association holds its annual contest in Roswell March 21 to 23, 1935. About 200 pupils will compete with examinations and contests at First Baptist Church. Roswell residents are asked to provide bedrooms. host families to accommodate two or more pupils should contact Mrs. B. B. Wilson or apply at 108 North Missouri. Daisy N. Guffin, secretary.
The Arkansaw Hill Billies novelty act brings trick instruments for a laughter filled show. John Wayne in Trail Beyond and Buck Jones serial The Red Rider’s final chapter accompany the program. Prices unchanged. kiddies Sc and adults 15c. Three shows Friday, four on Saturday. theatre opens at noon Saturday.
The 1935 summer session at New Mexico State College opens Monday June 3 and runs seven weeks under Dean H M Gardner. The largest summer faculty ever assembled will teach six days a week to maximize credit. Miss Bess Moynaham of San Antonio will lead demonstration classes aiding teachers in removing language barriers with non English speaking children in focus.
Spring fever sweeps the town as Yucca Theatre hosts a preview of 1935 fashion creations. Contest entries far surpass past efforts, with winners detailed elsewhere in the paper. A local Eastern club discusses spanking as child punishment, while Troop 2 Boy Scouts collect flower pots for sale to fund a member’s trip to the National Jamboree in Washington.
A benefit dance will be held Saturday evening at the IOOF Hall to aid Fred Fair who is recovering at a sanitorium. Attend to support this worthy cause and remember the date.
The fifty ladies with the most corrected misspelled words in theAdvertisement page win theater tickets for tonight's Yucca show. Winners include Mrs. Ernest Carper Mrs. H H Robins Miss Katherine Wright Madge Blocksom Mrs. Frank Rheinholdt Jewel Essary Mrs. J W yey Miss Crysta Mae Hampton and many others.
Jim Cash of Santa Fe leased Dr T J Pearson's West McGaffey residence for six months to live there with his son Jim Jr a cadet at N M M C Roswell and plans to move Mrs Cink joining soon to make Roswell their permanent home Dr Pearson's family moved to Day Apartments apartment F Roswell NM.
Border Conference boxing teams from Arizona University Texas Tech New Mexico Aggies and the University of Mexico compete in UNM gym Friday and Saturday. Tempe and Flagstaff schools cannot attend leaving five man squads from Tech and NM State and eight man squads for the University and Arizona. Matches take place in the afternoon sessions.
Roswell Salvation Army advisory members report James Madison Hall died February 27 at 73 and left most of his estate to the Salvation Army after a February land swap. He traded 40 acres near Hagerman for Cumberland land, while Roswell and Clovis parcels were deemed of little value. Hall’s assets included $500 in notes secured by real estate mortgages and about $100 in a Kansas bank. $3100 in Artesia bank funds paid burial costs. The will directs 40 acres go to a Kansas cemetery group for his mother’s grave upkeep, a trunk and minor personal items to a California niece, and the remainder to the Roswell Salvation Army for religious and charitable work.
Roswell oil operator W L Lee was badly injured when he fell from a Ford traveling about 50 mph on a highway ten miles west of Tatum. He opened the door to spit and it swung open, pulling him from the car onto the ground. He was treated at Tatum and rushed to St Marys hospital in a Talmage ambulance. He suffered severe bruises and cuts with possible internal injuries. no bones were broken.
George T. Davis known as Uncle George was laid to rest at South Park after fifty years in Roswell where he was loved and respected. Funeral services were at Ballard Chapel at three o clock led by Dr N L Linebaugh pastor of Roswell First M E South Church with church choir music. Pallbearers named Lucius Dills Joe J Lane Capt B C Mossman Tom Hall. Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M conducted graveside rites. he was a longtime member since 1889.
Major L. B. Plummer elected dean of McMurray College summer school in Abilene Texas to be held at the Sacramento Mountains near Weed. Roswell educator Mrs W C Urton joins faculty with other district superintendents and McMurray leaders. Thirty courses planned with 800 enrollment target and program runs June 15. A prelude conference for SMU church groups will occur June 4 to 14 with leadership Bible study and a Pastor's Institute.
The Catholic ladies will hold a rummage sale all day Saturday March 16 at 100 North Main Street. A large assortment of slightly used goods will be on sale.
Entry blanks are available now for the event ending Saturday night. Participants urged to submit by deadline at Tourt House Garage to join the competition or showcase.
The Yucca hosts a fashion show tonight with about fifty spring models. Local stores Montgomery Ward J C Penney The Vogue Bray Moore Shop Bailey Tiny Tot Shop supply the outfits while Old Mission Kiva Roswell and Yucca Beauty Shops do hair styling. Purdy Furniture decorates the stage and Tommie Adams and His Orchestra provide music. A special speaker system will be used as Dora Fellows announces each appearance around 8 15 p m.
The Columbia Chapter No 7 holds a regular convocation on Thursday March 14 1935 at 7 30 pm with order led by Arthur Allison H P and attested by Elmer Riemen Scribe.
Mrs. Ben Moseley of Lon New Mexico died this afternoon at St Mary's hospital. The body will be taken tomorrow in a Talmage hearse to Lon where funeral services and burial will be held.
Berry Ellzey used five minutes for club jokes but overran his time leading President Boswell to send the sergeant-at-arms. D N Pope discussed Girl Scouts formation and program, focusing on the local unit and Cactus division, and praised Camp Mary White and Mr. and Mrs. Elza White for their efforts.
The Senate turned down an amendment by Senator Long by a 58 to 27 vote that would have allowed up to 100 million dollars for educating needy youths. Twelve other briefs note various regional items including National AAU tournament entries in Denver with New Mexico Normal and Texas Tech teams. Commander James Parker, a former Santa Fe resident, died in El Paso. Governor Johnson demanded a local option clause in liquor legislation. Richard B. Harrison famed for The Green Pastures died in New York.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a business listing for Ceees Apples with address 809 North Virginia and an advertisement code M12t6c. The readable portion confirms the shop name and location, but lacks date or other details.
Fragmentary classified item advertises ranch land with water and grazing potential. Mentions address references Box 832 Roswell and 920 East on a St with unclear further contact details. No explicit price or size provided.
Advert says Red and Rock spring fryers now available. Morris raises them and Broeckshier’s is selling them. Phone 839 for details.
Advertisement copy highlighting Andersons Gardens as a source for fresh vegetables. Simple brand phrasing with promotional tone.
Peggy Cagle was arrested here late yesterday at the request of Clovis police. The arrest followed an unspecified warrant or request from local officers and reflects ongoing police activity in the area.
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