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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
6
A humorous account from Roswell locals praising town life and fashion as straw hats arrive. Citizens quoted mock threats and bravado about town rivals in a lighthearted, period voice. The piece highlights social boasting and playful bravado among residents.
Eastern New Mexico College rivals Pinson of Dexter and Miss Bonner of Clovis vie for business manager of The Silver Pack yearbook. The primary winner faces final election next Friday, as both candidates boast confidence and good humor in campus campaigns.
Pauline Roberson is now with Erma's Beauty Shop at 307 North Main. Phone number 374. Announcement runs May 3.
Amonetts for Bear Alignments advertises a free car check in Roswell to spot troubles such as shimmying road crawl and tire wear. The notice emphasizes insurance against a wreck and potential life saving benefits for vehicles.
The principal actor Bob Fall hides behind a tree by a lake and sports a bright red moustache to lure fish. He cautiously peeks out as curious fish approach, then catches the little rascals before they escape. Warner Cuty moves quickly upon sight of Hitler.
Spanish American veterans of the world war plan a fiesta here with a dance at the Armory on West 5th tonight. The public is invited in costume. Music by Mike Brady and his Rhythm Kings. Lolita Rubio and Bernice Brady will present special numbers. An old fashioned theme will guide the event.
About 70 students from Wink Texas high school music department presented a program at the junior high school this morning. The program featured numbers from the Girls Glee Club Mixed Glee Club senior girls trio junior girls trio and four soloists. The event delighted Roswell students and was directed by Gene Hemmle. They performed yesterday at Eastern New Mexico College and Portales high school and would finish their tour with Artesia high school this afternoon.
Roswell high sends five athletes to the state meet in Albuquerque. Helen Jewett and Nadine Owen win girls tennis doubles district titles. Herman Burkstaller and Arthur Dekker win boys doubles by default after Carlsbad forfeited. Arlie Roberts is district golf champion. The team enters no track and field competitors.
The West Second St Grocery at 605 West Second reopens for business offering hundreds of bargains for Saturday shoppers. Local residents welcome the return of the market and its crowded weekend lineup.
Eligible men under 36 with over a year of continuous Regular Army service and honorable discharge may enlist in the Regular Army Reserve. No interference with civilian work. For pay and info contact Army Recruiting Offices in Texas New Mexico Arizona. Jay Duvall advertises straw hats and notes Roswell Straw Hat Day. Roswell Post Office location update mentioned near Amonett's auto body shop.
The Roswell High School Science Club expresses gratitude to Roswell citizens for attending the Science Fair and for loaning exhibits and materials. The student body and faculty are praised for their RH S spirit in supporting the event, with signatures from George Smith, president, and Geo N Carothers, advisor.
Classifieds note Moseley's seeks an experienced waitress aged 21 or over. Also offers rental and sale items, including unfurnished 3 and 4 room houses, a 17 acre property on West Second Street, and miscellaneous ads for table radio and printing services with local contact details.
Dr T E Boggs offers eye exams and glasses fitting at 309 North Main Street. Lenses ground in own lab by expert technicians and broken lenses duplicated. Phone 21 for appointment.
Dempsey filed a Hatch petition calling for a roll of honor to show which members of Congress support clean politics. He suggested an honest miscount by tellers and urged a quick signing, naming lawmakers such as Case Voorhis Disney Leavy Angell Hins town Monroney Anderson Gearhart Tolan Sweet Elliott Welch Cartwright Mundt Poage Lemke Stefan Sheppard among those who signed.
Police report Joseph Sacramento, 28, a chef, is held in the brutal slaying of Patricia de Martel, 26, described as his common-law wife. Sacramento allegedly admitted beating her after she went out with other men. her body was found in their Chicago apartment.
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