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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1933
Page
8
The cemetery announces the water is now turned on for the grounds. Those desiring heir lots cared for should notify the cemetery association. Adv. Mit4c.
Advertisement notes extra strong plants blooming in large containers with price 25 cents per plant. Includes contact Mrs L H Weller at 605 North Washington for orders.
Advertises stamped goods at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street urging visitors to browse by a girl graduate theme. Promotes varied items likely suited as gifts and commemoratives for graduation.
Ad offers meals at 30 cents with a 21 meal ticket for 5.25 dollars. Mentions Mrs. E. C. Richmond at 408 North Richardson. Ends with an address and ad note.
A Roswell column notes a windy morning turning mild on May 1, reports of a boisterous Chicago welcome and a Communist bombing, nostalgia for a May pole dance, a 25 percent jump in silver prices, and a grocery ad hint. It welcomes Purdy furniture store ads, mentions Roosevelt supporters, President's Day with flags, and upcoming straw hat season. Includes brief quips and a joke about kite paper and calendar misdates.
The Roswell school board holds its regular meeting tonight. Participants include board members and district officials as they discuss standard agenda items and local education issues.
John Paul Erwin Diles aged 15 died yesterday at 2 PM at his mother's home 205 West Tilden Roswell. Survived by mother Stella Erwin three sisters Ruby Hughes Mary Ruth Erwin Molly Caulder all of Roswell and El Paso Texas. He was a Boy Scouts troop 4 member. Funeral tomorrow at 3 PM from Bynum Ballard Chapel with Rev Huffman officiating. Burial at South Park. pallbearers from Scout troop 4.
A grass fire in a vacant lot at 12th and Richardson spread early yesterday. Firefighters arrived at 11:05 to extinguish the blaze, burning the fence behind North Main Auto Wrecking Company but causing no other damage. Another call Saturday fought a wood pile fire at 1106 North Delaware.
Francis Kurcodie was arrested by city officers yesterday for speeding. A truck with dealers' license No. 22 was booked for double parking.
Chaves county commissioners organized a board of equalization this morning. The board will convene at nine o clock on May 15 to hear complaints on tax valuations. Regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Monday May 8.
County school superintendent Miss Thelma McCully visited the Camp school today to inspect facilities and discuss delayed building repairs with staff and students.
Mrs Roger Sherman entertained three Texas Tech teachers from Lubblock for a day with her son Frank Standhart. The group included F A Klanschmidt head of the archaeological department, Miss Elizabeth West librarian, and Miss Edna Houghton art teacher.
An advertisement urges immediate property purchases with lines like real estate will advance with necessities and buyers can find homes priced right. It lists D. J. Horgett & Son at 311 North Richardson as the advertiser.
Classified ad notes poultry prices with fryers and broilers offered at 2 for 65 cents and hens priced at 15 cents per pound. Includes bakery and general merchandise context from Brookshier’s Want-Ads.
Lowrey Auto Company advertises The New Plymouths at exceptionally low prices. The notice highlights a sale event at The New Low Prices with emphasis on vehicle value and limited-time deals portrayed in a compact newspaper ad style.
Marriage licenses were issued Saturday to Herbert M. Woo ten and Rosa Ingram of Phoenix. Also licensed were Earl N. Ward and Kate M. Garrett of Amarillo, Frank Wright of Lubbock and Ruth Heard of Crosbyton, C. D. Gann and Virgie Stiles of Lubbock, and A. O. Blansett and Behluab Knapp of Roswell.
A vintage grocery ad showcases Colorado potatoes priced at 100 pounds for $1.10 with a minimum size of 11-2. It promotes Banking House Grocery claiming the lowest uniform prices on earth and invites customers to try their juicy tender meats.
Colorado informally promotes 100 pound bags of potatoes claiming lowest form prices on earth. Atv Mitic provides lines about value and availability for buyers seeking bulk spuds.
The Probate Court of Chaves County New Mexico grants Letters Testamentary to Lottie Yoder Martin executrix of the estate in the matter Co v Martin Deceased. Creditors must present claims within one year from May 1 1933 or be barred.
Roswell memorial studio on 600 South Main Street reports new management. Advy announces transition to AZiItSs with unspecified details.
Cleve Halvenbeck, a U S meteorologist, notes April was unusually dry and cold with a mean of 56 degrees, high of 81 and low of 23. April's record low and high stretch to 39 years. Total precipitation for April was 0.16 inch against 0.89 normal. First quarter rainfall totaled 0.70 inch versus 2.73 normal.
N M M I alumni are urged to attend a Friday at 7 30 pm meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. The purpose is to plan the commencement program and related activities for the institution.
An advertisement from Falconi Electrical Service at 125 W. 2nd offers guaranteed service with no fix, no pay and a promise to “save” all makes. Call 289 and leave it to them.
Genevieve Clark, a Minneapolis housewife, her husband and two children died with her in a carbon monoxide death outside St Paul after a mistrial in W D Foshay mail fraud case. She had faced six months for contempt after acting as juror who refused acquittal in 1931 and failing to disclose prior employment with Foshay enterprises.
Two large hedgehog cacti were moved from 45 miles southwest to Roswell city garden. The larger measures 5 ft 8 in by 5 ft 3 in and weighed over 4,000 pounds lighter after weighing by City Manager Clyde Fulton. A five-member party led by Rue Chrisman and Clyde Fulton transplanted them, with plans to add two more later. The cacti bloom phase is nearly complete and loading required a tripod and chain hoist. The garden, praised as a beauty to Roswell, emerged from the chamber of commerce beautification committee’s initiative.
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