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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
8
A large tax collection occurred at the county treasurer office over yesterday and Tuesday, the final days for delinquent taxes under reduced penalties. Yesterday’s receipts totaled 7907.58 dollars and Tuesday’s 5922.64 dollars.
A charge against a colored speaker, initials not given, for creating a nuisance by permitting his dog to howl at night was dismissed in police court this morning.
County school superintendent Miss Thelma McCully toured Spring Mound Valley school near Dexter today, observing classrooms and meeting staff and students.
An ad lists a King Humbert Canna bed plant with a note to plant from June until frost. It advertises large orange flowers at 75c per dozen and adds Zinnia and Periwinkle seeds from a local nursery.
Stamped dresses for children in sizes 1 to 6 are opened for embroidery work at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street. The shop offers organ dies and voiles as part of the fabric selection and welcomes crafters seeking ready-to-embellish garments.
Mrs H B Smyrl learned yesterday of the death of her mother Mrs B C Kite at her home in Luray Virginia.
Funeral services for J. T. Wilkins pioneer resident, who died at his home Tuesday evening, were conducted this afternoon at 3 30 at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev LeRoy Thompson and two other ministers presiding. Music by Presbyterian Church choir. Casket bearers were Walter Gil Barney Hall J R Boyd and Robert Stewart. Interment at South Park, Talmage Mortuary directing.
St Patrick’s Day dance announced at Pine Lodge for Saturday March 7 with music by O’Neal’s Orchestra.
P V Thorson won yesterday’s Record news tip contest by supplying attendees from Amarillo and Pampas as well as New Mexico towns at the Pay Scout camping conference. He earns two theatre tickets for Friday and can pick them up at The Record office. Yucca Princess offer upcoming films including Mandalay and Women In His Life with show times.
Charles Edward Hickson aged 44 died at his northeast Roswell home this morning at 9 30. A World War veteran and member of the American Legion and D A V he was born in Blanco County Texas December 15 1889 and married Clema Wood on August 16 1918. He leaves five children and many relatives. burial Saturday afternoon in South Park under American Legion direction with Ballard Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. F. M. Briggs died this morning at a local sanitarium at 10 45 o clock after a weeklong illness. She moved to Roswell a year ago from Balinger Texas and was in farming. Survived by husband three children Emma Mattie and J E Briggs and several brothers and sisters in San Antonio. Funeral arrangements to be announced later with interment in South Park Cemetery. Ballard Funeral Home in charge.
One year old Richard Trujillo son of Adolf Trujillo died yesterday at 12:30 PM at 723 East Alameda. His mother passed away four months earlier. Surviving relatives are the father and grandmother. Services were held at 3:30 PM at St John’s Catholic Church. Burial followed at South Park under Ballard Funeral Home.
Modernized ad touts a southwest cleaning plant with a Pressure Filter delivering 1200 gallons of pure white solvent per hour. ReSheen process promises garments with a new appearance, inviting customers to call 890 for service.
An advertisement promotes a special Luxor oil permanent wave for $1.00 every three days weekly at the Old Mission School of Beauty Culture located at 219 N Main Street. Also notes Ford pickup clearance options from Roswell Auto Company with 9 inches standard and potential to exceed 11 inches with extra cost.
In Roswell the Ad Men foresee a hot city election as candidates rush in possibly tied to salaries. Homecoming Day was noted at a Roswell Advertising Club noon meeting with old members in attendance. A bull sale was announced for Main Street next Saturday, but the sale will feature young calves. Bulls will be sold at the Fair Grounds on North Main.
The March issue of the Chaves County Teachers Association bulletin was released yesterday. It is described as newsy and attractive, highlighting association activities and items of interest to teachers in the county.
Ad copy notes Philco sets outperform rivals and produce fewer problems boosting yearly popularity. FALCONE ELECTRIC SERVICE promotes Philco with contact Phone 2839.
North Hill Baptist Church at 501 West College hosts Rev. E. G. Jensen evangelist from Mineral Wells Texas for an old time gospel message tonight at 7 30 p m with services Friday and Sunday nights. A hearty welcome is extended to all.
An old newspaper ad promotes a croquignole Marcel at Old Mission Beauty Shoppe, promising deep luxurious waves. Appointments via call 182, location 219 North Main.
Fletcher Adams aged fifty seven died at his home in Picacho yesterday afternoon at five o clock. He recently moved from Texas and had been in ill health for a few days. Survived by his wife four daughters and one son. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Picacho with interment in Tinnie Cemetery. Tal mage Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
A Dexter resident named Bullard lost a ten dollar bill in Ginsberg's Music Store yesterday. After retracing his steps and searching town locations, store owner Ginsberg found the bill on the floor, returned it to Bullard, and noted many people had entered the room during the two hour span.
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