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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
8
The city of Roswell designates Saturday May 4th as Straw Hat Day in 1935. Mayor J. E. Moore proclaims the event to honor the summer arrival and Roswell merchants report ready stock of straw hats in various styles, sizes and colors to fit every man.
The chamber, led by Henry S. Harriman after a May 2 post, adopted resolutions opposing many New Deal measures. The leadership shift names Harriman as official and signals a pivot toward a middle-of-the-road policy stance aligned with President Roosevelt's administration.
Lillie Chapman and her son pman return to Roswell from Decatur Mississippi after being called by death of Mrs Chapman. The family travels with respect to the passing of a relative, details limited by the report.
Large three year old columbine plants bloom quickly in gallon containers. Ad lists the seller as Mrs Rose Weller at 605 North Ditington.
Mrs. Louise Cahoon Folsom of Los Angeles died suddenly of a heart attack this morning. She was sister of the late Edward A. Cahoon and spent much time in early days with the Cahoon family. She and her husband Stephen M. Folsom lived in Las Vegas and Albuquerque during New Mexico territorial days.
National Youth Week was observed at the Rotary Club meeting today with 33 youths as guests, bringing total attendance to 86. Rev D B Titus delivered the main talk titled Opportunities For Youth. Colonel J D Atwood offered a five minute talk on How to Raise Children, described as burlesque since he has no children. Also included in the page is an advertisement for a five room house and furnished apartment at 616 North Main.
One week from Sunday marks Mother's Day with red or white flowers for living or departed mothers. Merchants promise gifts to please mothers. Mrs Ida E Katzoff of San Francisco seeks a divorce from her husband, a lecturer on marriage. A barber touts hair tonic to grow hair on a billiard ball. Dust winds from the north may ease this summer. John Tannehill of Central Hardware says the tennis tournament will occur next Sunday, regardless of dust. The bathtub joke notes a defective door lock as the only reason to sing in the tub.
Angaleta Lujan died early this morning at St Marys hospital aged ninety five. She is survived by two daughters Julia Ayala and Bebata Urquerz who have lived in Roswell for many years. Services set for Friday at 2 PM at St Johns Catholic Church. Burial in South Park with Schiler's Funeral Home directing.
Lee Hendricks, student of Daniel Bricourt, offers specially arranged music courses for adults or children. Courses are planned to individual needs and held at residence 700 South Sunset. Phone Red 29h4 for appointments.
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Entries received yesterday include Mrs. H. B. Smyris at 708 North Pennsylvania with a climbing rose, Mrs. J. Q. Marshall at 607 West First Street with a climbing rose, Mrs. W. T. Neeley at 911 East Bend with a climbing rose, and a bouquet of roses with an artistic garden lighting. Other listings include Mrs. H. M. Fisher at 200 North Washington with a rose garden, Mrs. H. T. Taylor with a bouquet of columbines, and Mrs. Alfred Hill at 305 North Washington with a climbing rose.
The school bus line from Camp to Roswell high school has been discontinued due to enrollment dropping below required thresholds.
A federal court sentenced the leader of a car theft ring to ten years with five suspended. Other defendants received three years each as part of the United States case against the thieves. Charlie Wooldridge was mentioned in connection with the stolen vehicle involved in the proceedings.
Classified ad fragment lists a three room apartment for rent at 706 North Pennsylvania with no further details. Contains a phone number 1241 and a reward note for a lost lower part of a vacuum cleaner. Also mentions a small cafe for sale opposite Greenhaven Camp, call evenings, and a wanted baby pane at 609 South Atkinson with code M2t2x.
Tucson May 2 AP revelation of June Robies kidnaping story expected before federal grand jury. Indictments likely against three, after alleged kidnapper died shortly after a deathbed confession. Oscar H Robson named in extortion letters. his wife seen around courthouse as jurors hear dying-man testimony. June abducted April 29, 1933, from school and found nineteen days later in desert sand box.
Public invited to a Fort Stanton relief program at the Masonic Temple tonight at 8 39 PM. Perry Land of the Trowel Club and Guy Hoover of Capitan will speak. The event honors Charles W. Wilson, past local lodge leader, in a series remembering deceased past masters.
A marriage license was issued this morning to William H. Beeman and Myrtle Holcomb, both residents of Roswell. The ceremony is pending subsequent arrangements and has been filed with local authorities.
P. A. Youngblood Virgil Ritchey and James Williams were arrested here last night and are being held in the county jail for investigation.
Twenty ENM Area Council scouts and seven Roswell youths paid 25 dollars toward the Washington DC jamboree held August 21 to 30. Regional quota may close at any time. total cost per scout is 85 dollars, covering meals and overhead. Roswell registrants include Tom St John Harold DeShurley Clarence Wheeler Edward French Ernesto Burciago Phillip Peed and Donald LePell. Tode Brenneman and P V Thorson join regional staff. Rev A F Tucker of Grady to lead as Scoutmaster with J H Slater and L D Terry as assistants.
Three Americans including William Shinn Gates, 28, of Lancaster Pennsylvania, H G Wrede, a German, and Gene Roubin of Busman, were held for investigation on espionage suspicions in Taihoku Formosa. Gates, a former US Naval Academy graduate, sailed April 2 from Shanghai on a 30 foot ketch Flying Dutchman.
The Senate opened debate on the veterans cash bonus issue with Senator Clark proposing the Vinson bill as a substitute to Harrison's plan. The Vinson bill would let veterans immediately cash bonus certificates for full face value, a cost estimated to exceed the other main proposals. Harrison's compromise seeks to extend the issuance date to war end and cash the current redemption value, about $770 in typical cases versus $1,000.
The local VF. W. Chapter stages a veterans rally at the hall tonight at 8 o clock. Veterans are invited. Refreshments will be served after the program.
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