Up and Down the Main Drag
Ad column item notes March jokes and social gossip in Roswell. Leap day customs at Chums Society Backward dance. April Fools warnings for readers to think twice before answering. Colonel Jack Hull to auction items for charity milk fund. Kiwanis auction proceeds aid undernourished children. Advertiser Leon Tarlow promotes Makin's ads. Folklore on spring blooms near Roswell Laundry. Spring Frolic preparations announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hull
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Aubrey Walker
Kiwanis
Kiwanis Milk Fund
Malone Heads to Santa Fe on Business
Ross L. Malone departed for Santa Fe on a business trip today.
Townsends Welcome Visitors From Spur Texas
Mr. James T Townsend and Mr. Charles Townsend host guests Mrs Net tie Norris sister of Mrs Townsend en route to Los Angeles from Spur Texas called by illness and death. The Townsend brothers are related by family ties.
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Townsends
James T. Townsend
Los Angeles
Spur
Texas
Nettie Norris
American Legion Meeting At Chamber Of Commerce
Regular meeting Monday night April 3rd at the Chamber of Commerce at 7 30 p m with special entertainment. Be there if possible. Adv. M3itie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. de Bremcend
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Poultry Dressed and Delivered At Bargain Prices
Setting dressed friers 40c to 50c each. Large friers 65c each. Nice fat hens white ducks 65c each. Large geese, young turkeys, squabs two for 5c. Guineas. All poultry dressed and delivered. Adv. M3stic.
Plan to reopen Artesia bank stalls after holiday
Little progress toward reopening the closed First National Bank at Artesia after the general bank holiday. A new plan is under way since the $25,000 cash plan failed to win Washington's response. unless action is taken in Washington a conserver may be requested to open the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Artesia
Washington
New low prices from Call Fruit and Dairy Ad
Price list offering 1 quart eight cents, 2 quarts fifteen cents, 3 quarts twenty two cents, 4 quarts twenty eight cents, and 1 gallon two cents. Phone Red 26 R3. Adyv. M21t1ix
Make-up Table and Rest Room At Spring Frolic
Out of town visitors are welcome to use our make-up table and rest room during the spring frolic. Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop invites guests to feel at home. J. P. White Building, 111 West 3rd Street. Phone 484.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop
J. P. White
W. 3Rd. St
World Famous Singer's Midgets Coming To Roswell
The Singer's Midgets, one of the largest troopes of the smallest people, arrive Sunday in Roswell for performances at Yucca Theatre Sunday and Monday. The act features 30 tiny performers, three elephants, a midget jazz band, trained animals, and a one hour vaudeville program with a special matinee and evening shows. Admission: Sunday 40c adults 20c children. Monday matinee 35c adults 13c children. Catherine Hepburn in Christopher Strong screens Sunday and Monday with Fox Movietone News.
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Singer
Roswell
Yucca Theatre
Singeer
Catherine Hepburn
Christopher Strong
Fox Movietone News
Adv
State University Frat Ticket Wins Student Elections
The fraternity ticket at State University secured all elected positions. Fred Huning of Los Lunas was president Ruth Bigler of Artesia became vice president Jane Spencer of Carrizozo was named secretary. Albuquerque members included Jack Biggs Ray Barton and Guyton Hays on the student athletic council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University
Fred Huning
Los Lunas
Ruth Bigler
Artesia
Jane Spencer
Carrizozo
Jack Biggs
Ray Barton
Guyton Hays
Albuquerque
Company divides Roswell by Second Street line
The W. T. Rawleigh Company splits Roswell into north and south sides with Second Street as the boundary. Mrs. D. F. Gooedner, 104 North Sea Avenue, represents the north side while E. C. King, 403 Stast Ltd St., represents the south side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Rawleigh Company
Roswell
Second Street
D. F. Gooedner
North Sea Avenue
North Side
E. C. King
Stast Ltd
South Side
Advy
Local Officials Report on Jurisdictional Matters
Sheriff John C. Peck Chief of Police Frank Young and Justice of the Peace Kirk Johnson report matters buijl within their jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Peck
Frank Young
Justice of the Peace
Kirk Johnson
Buijl
Station BHG to Broadcast Tomorrow at 211 North Main
F Snipes announces from Banking House Grocery promoting weekly groceries with Lowest uniform prices on earth and juicy tender meats as listeners are urged to tune in from 211 North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banking House Grocery
North Main
F. Snipes
Adv
Pioneer resident W. P. Riley dies at 72 in Hope
W P Riley aged 72, a longtime Hope area pioneer, died this week from septic poisoning. He is survived by his widow and eight children. Riley had lived in the Hope section for twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Riley
Hope Section
Eght
Mr. Riley
Contractor Gaines Named for New Roswell Buildings by Stone Contract
Contractor R B Gaines presents photographs of the new Roswell buildings erected this past year by Gaines and Armstrong and Armstrong. The stone contracted work totaled 46650 dollars. A letter from H A Kreinkamp of the National Park Service praises the high quality of the work and expresses pleasure with the cooperation and hopes for future bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Gaines
Gaines
Armstrong &Armstrong
Roswell
H. A. Kreinkamp
National Park Service
San Francisco
Roswell Teachers and Board Set Budget Discussion Time
Roswell city representatives from the teachers union and the school board will meet tomorrow at 7 50 to discuss the city school budget.
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Roswell City
Taxpayers Association to Discuss County Budgets Tonight
Executives of the Chaves County Taxpayers Association meet at 7 30 this evening in the Chamber of Commerce to study tax budgets for the county's taxing bodies. The session is described as an important meeting.
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Chaves County
Attorney Dow Returns Home From Eastern Legal Work
Attorney H. M. Dow is expected home tomorrow after a tip on legal business to points in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Dow
Mayor Smyris Expected Home Soon Misses Arrival
Mayor H. B. Smyris was expected to return home this week after promising a late week arrival. The letter indicated he would be home soon, but he has not yet shown up.
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H. B. Smyris
There is One Thing Sure If We Don't Fix Your Radio
Falcons Electrical Service advertises repairs for any electrical issue. Located at 125 West 2nd, with phone 289. The brief notice promises service and payment terms, typical of small local repair shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falcons Electrical Service
West 2Nd
Roswell City Council Set for Regular April Meeting
The Roswell city council will meet next Tuesday for the regular April meeting. Mayor Smurl, previously ill in Kansas City, is expected to be present.
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Roswell
Smurl
Kansas City
Longview and Los Angeles visitors aid ill resident
W. E. Wiseley of 712 North Union has shown improvement after a serious illness. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Powell of Longview Texas and E. L. Wiseley of Los Angeles California who are presently with him.
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W. E. Wiseley
North Union
W. H. Powell
Longview
Texas
E.L. Wiseley
Los Angeles
California
Piano tuner J F Lizo to visit Santa Fe Denver
San ta Fe and Denver piano tuner J F Lizo will be in town for some time. Those wishing work done should call 933-W. All work guaranteed. Lizo previously tuned Mrs Campbell's piano for years. Adv M30tox
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Santa ‘Fe
Denver
Visits to our beauty shoppe promise lasting satisfaction
Consistent visits to our beauty shoppe will prove a lasting satisfaction. Old Mission Beauty Shoppe invites customers to visit at 219 N Main St and phone number 182. Advertisement indicates Roswell Variety Store carries the item.
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Old Mission
Main St
Roswell Visit Of W A Losey Bank Founder
Hager man banker W A Losey arrived in Roswell yesterday for unspecified business.
Doctor Mary H Parsons Seeks Patients at North Main
Dr. Mary H Parsons returns and will take patients at 709 North Main at reasonable rates with obstetric cases a specialty. Also notices announce rentals and items for sale including antique bedroom set and walnut bookcase, plus a two room apartment for rent with garage on North Richardson.
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Mary H. Parsons
North Main
Salie
Community House
North
Richardson Ave
North Richardson
Linotype Operator Injured by Cog Wheel Incident
Irwin Stone, a linotype operator for Hall-Poorbaugh, sustained a finger injury yesterday when his hand was caught in a cog wheel. The incident occurred during work hours at the press facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Stone
Hall-Poorbaugh
Record urges timely dandelion control on lawns
A Record subscriber urges homeowners to act now against dandelions before seeds form. A quick dig or weed-out in the present can prevent millions of seeds from rooting later, saving effort and time.
Seed loan applications in Eddy county rise to 169
This year Eddy county has processed 169 seed loan applications totaling 37,625 dollars, averaging 222.68 dollars per loan. Thirty seven applications have been paid, equaling about 7,000 dollars.
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Eddy County
Powhatan Carter Visits Roswell Pioneer Attorney from Levington
Powhatan Carter of Levington, one of the east side's pioneer attorneys, was in Roswell yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powhatan Carter
Levington
East Side
Roswell
Shipped Thirteen Cattle Cars to Kansas City
A. C. Hendricks of the Flying Ranch southeast of Roswell shipped thirteen cars of range cattle to Kansas City on Wednesday.
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A. C. Hendricks
Flying Hranch
Roswell
Kansas City
Mrs Day's Baby Shoes Endorsements At Art Gift Shop
Physicians and orthopedic experts back Mrs Day's Baby Shoes sold at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street. The ad presents the product as essential for infants, tying healthy foot development to daily life.
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Wilson Brothers
ED Williams
Gross-Millers
Yacht Club
Gross-Miller Grocery Co
Chums
Leon Tarlow
Makin’s
Sterling
Huff's
Huff's Jewelry Store
Breokshier
Fryers
Artesia Bank
Palace Dry Cleaners
N. Main
Matinee
Rye
Carole Lombard
Jack Oakie
David Manners
Adrienne Ames
Ph Larouriene
Princess
Mickey Mouse
U. Frat
Carlsbad
Dow
Smyris
M&tfic
City Council
Wiseley
Pius i
Hunine
W. A. Losey
Hagerman
Elizey’s Auto Service CO
Penn
Kockshier’s
East Second Street
Eddy Seed Loans
THE
Praetorians Legal Reserve Life Insurance
J. B. Savage
State Agr
J. P. White Bidz
Purdy Electric Co
No. Main St
Columbia
Roswell Typewriter Co
RCA Victor
Francisco
Mary Nolan
Jason Robards
Buck Jones
John Wayne
Cozy Eat
Shoppe
West 3Rd St
Ginsberg Music CO
N. Mazin
Everything Musical
Brunk’s
Cobean Stationery
Katy’s Cafe
Western Auto Supply
Bailey’s Cleaning Works
Brunk
Husband Hunters
L. A. Hughes Freight Lines
EL Paso
Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
Roswell, N. M
Ayers
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