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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

11

Lunch programs feed thousands in Chaves county schools

Will Robinson notes the surplus marketing administration leads a hot lunch effort for 4 000 to 5 000 school children in Chaves county. Eighteen country schools and all municipals offer meals, with Hagerman and Lake Arthur delivering the warmest service. Statewide, 42 825 children are fed across thirty divisions. A separate remark cites broad Texas political sentiment on O Daniel.

Will Robinson John Hollis Jenkins Albuquerque Chaves Hagerman Lake Arthur Chaves County

Brain squad leader plans surplus plant sale at museum

Mrs. C. D. Bonney of the Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society announces a surplus plant sale next Saturday at the museum. The Garden Club cooperates with many local civilians offering extra flower plants to start growing now that rains and cold are finished. Prices are very reasonable.

C. D. Bonney Chaves County

Wrestling promoter Fred Tipton roams Jacksonville area

Fred Tipton, a wrestling and fight promoter and part time meat cutter, sends a postcard announcing he is roaming around the city of Jacksonville Florida. He expresses fondness for the burg and notes his presence in the area with a casual, folksy tone.

Fred Tipton Jacksonville Fla E

John Sims praised as able democrat and great lawyer

John Sims an accomplished Democrat praised for skill in law emerges from Albuquerque hospital where he had been attending to probate of a will he drafted for a client. The piece highlights his career prospects and client service in Albuquerque.

John Sims Albuquerque Sims

Roswell Welcome For Pure-Minded Visitors from San Miguel

Eugene Lujan and Representative Rubio of San Miguel County stopped in Roswell for coffee on their way to Lea County. They were greeted positively and their intentions described as honorable.

Eugene Lujan Rubio San

District attorney Scott Mabry impressed by rains then leaves

Bernalillo county district attorney Scott Mabry, after traveling 400 miles to a real course, was favorably impressed by the rains Sunday but grew tired and returned home shortly after dinner.

Scott Mabry Bernalillo County

Artesia Boss Bets on Best Grass Year Yet

Ss. S. Ward of Artesia, longtime head of the Flying H, visited town for the weekend and called this the best grass year in history.

Ss. S. Ward Artesia The Flying H

Roosevelt County Schools Face Consolidation Under New Rule

A. E. Hunt, superintendent, notes Roosevelt county schools with under 25 pairs must consolidate unless impractical. Chaves loses five country schools. Rodman Cookson in Chaves reports four out. The retrenchment plan,景 means longer bus rides for some students, and officials remark little can be done.

A. E. Hunt Roosevelt County Roosevelt Chaves Rodman Cookson Circle Y Crawford Elkins Dunken

Clo vis man visits town to hear new Baptist preacher

Johnnie Courtney of Clovis visits on Sunday to hear the new Baptist preacher and comments on Curry County farming, noting 140000 of 190000 acres planted have been abandoned while some of the remaining acres may be harvested. He suggests this could be the best row crop year since Heck was a pup.

Johnnie Courtney Clovis Curry County Heck

Miss Ella Spencer Seeks Study of Humane Education Law

Ella Spencer of Las Cruces, now a national Humane Society figure, gathers material on a state bill recognizing humane education in schools. Critics compare it to an unused alcohol-study law once backed by the WCTU, noting it may be ignored due to varied superintendent and board responses.

Ella Spencer Las Cruces American Humane Society O. K

DeBaca County voter warning in split amendment debate

Ed Garrett of DeBaca County threatens range riders will attend anyone voting against the constitutional amendment providing for a legislator in every division. DeBaca has never had a representative since division creation. Roosevelt has all seats. Notes Keith Edwards and Ray de Oliveira as favorable figures. Bill Westlake says Governor O'Daniel will become senator after Houston's honorary period.

ED Garrett DeBaca County Roosevelt Keith Edwards Ray de Oliviera DeBaca Bill Westlake The San Antonio Express O’daniel Houston

Seavey Leaves KGFL for Albuquerque Radio Role

Cecil Seavey longtime KGFL No 1 announcer packs up Monday with Mrs Seavey and their dog for Albuquerque where he will join KOB in a regular slot. A new silver voice is expected soon on Roswell air.

Cecil Seavey KGFL

Amazing Southern Pacific ad Promises 9000 Mile Trip For $90

An extensive Southern Pacific system advertisement highlights a 9000 mile rail journey from coast to coast with prices from 90 dollars and 135 dollars with Pullman and living expense guarantees. The campaign targets travelers seeking a broad cross country view of the United States and neighboring regions.

Southern Pacific System Southern Pacific

De Baca Seeks Freedom From Roosevelt County Reapportionment

The empire builders of De Baca county are dazed by the certainty they will vote on the legislative reapportionment bill. It would remove their division from Roosevelt county for representatives and senators.

de Baca de Baca County Roosevelt County

Custodian Curry to Run Lincoln Court House Monument

Ex Governor George Curry named custodian of the Lincoln Court House state monument starting July 1. Curry began as Lincoln county sheriff in 1892 and has since served across the world before returning to govern New Mexico. Visitors can hear tales of the Bonney killing and Curry’s long career.

George Curry Lincoln Court House State Monument Curry Lincoln County New Mexico Hageriee Bonney

Great Buick Plant For Defense Work

Flint Michigan May 1 announcement of more than 600000 in contracts for test house power house and personnel buildings for the aviation engine plant of the Buick motor division made by Harrow H Curtice Buick president and GM vice president. Curtice said totals exceed 4900000 for steel construction and main building completion with plumbing heating and electrical work to follow. Construction of the aviation plant to build Pratt Whitney 1200 horsepower twin row engines under government contract is progressing ahead of schedule despite weather. Begun March 17, two days after contract award, work has run day and night to meet the earliest possible opening date.

Flint Mich Buick Motor Division Harlow H. Curtice Buick General Motors Corporation Curtice Pratt & Whitney Melrose Park

Check passer held for extradition in New Mexico case

Santa Rosa New Mexico sheriff said a Dallas Texas sheriff is detaining Charles Johnson aged 45 on charges of passing fraudulent checks and car theft. Johnson, who worked on a nearby ranch, will be held in Dallas pending extradition proceedings.

Santa Rosa N. M J. A. Sena Dallas Tex Charles Johnson Sena Johnson

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