Sidelights On The News On The Diocese Convocation
The forty seventh Protestant Episcopal convocation for the diocese of New Mexico is set for May 10 to 12. The diocese covers New Mexico and West Texas west of the Pecos, with around 3,000 communicants. A missionary bishop leads the district, awaiting the House of Bishops’ selection of a regular bishop next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
New Mexico
West Texas
Texas
Pecos River
Frederick B. Howden
Howden
F B. Bartlett
Idaho
House of Bishops
Episcopal Church
Anglican Communion
Church of England
United States
Roswell
Colorado Readies for July First Reorganization
Colorado statehouse gears for the July 1 effective date of the Administrative Code of 1941. The law consolidates state taxes under a single Department of Revenue led by Homer L. Pearson, merging 98 workers into the new department and reshaping civil service seniority rules. The attorney general’s office will study the 89 page act before issuing formal opinions. The reform ends the state executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Statehouse
Attorney General
Gail Ireland
General Assembly
Department of Revenue
Homer L. Pearson
Wheatridge
House
Civil Service Commission
Capitol
Revenue Department
Assembly
Myron Donald
Ralph L. Carr
Donald
Civil Service
Homer Bedford
Charles Armstrong
Bedford
Hollywood Dreams And Political Reorganization In 1930s Era
Acolumn blends Hollywood talent notes with state government changes. Kay Rohrer lands an MGM contract after a scout visit to Hollywood. Greta Garbo and Greer Garson projects are cited alongside Red Skelton and William Powell. The piece shifts to a governor’s advisory council, civil service, and a liquor law enforcement debate, detailing reorganizations, staff cuts, and tax commission powers amid property value concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Rohrer
Bank of America
Hollywood
Metro
Cinematical
State Tax Commission
Commission
Afraid to Let His Spout Run Water
A Roswell letter to the Daily Record describes fears about Pecos river water rights and Red Bluff water control. The piece mixes a reader’s anxiety with local flood protection talk and humor, followed by a church notice for Mothers Day events and a sermon.
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Texas
Pecos
Carlsbad
Red Bluff
Roswell
Red Bluffers
Casper Milquetoast
Long Term Farm Loans Help 180 Chaves County Farmers
About 180 Chaves County farmers and ranchers use Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner long term loans totaling over 694000 dollars. Roosevelt County National Farm Loan Association, formed in 1937, channels these credits through a cooperative system with a peak in 1934 and 1935 after low farm prices.
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Chaves County
Federal Land Bank and
Land Bank Commissioner
W. H. Walker
Portales
Roosevelt County National Farm Loan Association
Roosevelt County Association
Federal Land Bank
Walker
National Farm Loan Association
Association Board of Directors
Joe W. Wilcox
Kenna
New Mexico
H. E. Toombs
Elida
H. H. Richardson
John W. Russell
Floyd
W. A. Hefley
Rogers
H. D. King
Lingo
New Mexi
Mothers' Day Programs at Lincoln New Mexico
Lincoln New Mexico plans a Mothers Day gathering Sunday May 11 featuring a Sunday School session set for 10 00 a m with a community observance at Historical Lincoln venue and program details for attendees
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Lincoln
Historical
New Mexico
Red Cross seeks 1 000 U S doctors to aid Britain front
Washington appeals to American physicians to join the British Red Cross for one year with options for RAMC or EMS service. Eligible doctors must be 40 or younger for RAMC and 45 for EMS, with Geneva Treaty protections. Endorsed by the President, War Secretary, and Surgeon General.
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Red Cross
U. S
Britain
American Red Cross
England
British Red Cross
London
Singapore
Royal Army Medical Corps
Valiant Corps of Physicians
RAMC
EMS
Burgoon
Middle East
United States
Secretary of War
Public Health Service
First Presbyterian Church Service Notice
The First Presbyterian Church on Kentucky Avenue at Third Street lists 9:30 Sunday School for all ages, 10:40 a.m. personal meditation, 10:50 Congregational Worship with a sermon on Christian Education by Rev. William W. Orr of Albuquerque. Violın solo "Waltz in A Major" by Mr Oracion and Young People to attend Presbyterial Rally in Carlsbad this afternoon and evening. 7:30 Evening Worship invitation extended.
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First Presbyterian Church
Kentucky Ave
Third St
LeRoy Thompson
D. D
Paul McEvoy
Floyd Childress
Wm. W. Orr
Albuquerque
Oracion
Brahms
Carlsbad
Church of Christ Dexter Service Schedule
L Winborn minister leads Bible study at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with sermon on Christian Fellowship and communion. Evening preaching at 7 30 p m on Church Members. Thursday 8 p m Midweek Bible class. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Winborn
Christian Fellowship
First Methodist Church Rally Day at 9:30 Sunday School
The First Methodist Church at 2nd and Penn offers Sunday School at 9:30 led by Carlos C. Webb with Mrs Beulah Phifer Wooldridge directing a special rally day program after the class. Worship at 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Young People’s hour at 6:45 followed by fellowship. Music Ministry led by Mrs Otis Brenneman. organist Mrs W W Akin. The pastor will speak at both services. morning theme Christ Hon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
2Nd
Penn
Thomas Y. Brabham
D. D
Carlos C. Webb
Beulah Phifer Wooldridge
Ministry of Music
Otis Brenneman
W. W. Akin
Christ
All Mothers Wear Flowers On Their Day
A vintage guide notes that mothers celebrate Mother's Day with fresh flowers and suggests new arrangements to dramatize outfits. It highlights that both younger and older women may use fragrant blooms to enhance their look as the holiday approaches.
Snakes In Life's Wood-pile Sermon and Sabbath Invitation
A church communion message emphasizes the Sabbath command to keep it holy and urges unity in Christianity as foundational to national security. Worship invitation extends to all to attend evening service and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouring
America
CHURC
Plant Sale for Roswell Museum Benefits Local History
Chaves County Archaeological & Historical Society hosts a all‑day plant sale at Mitchell Seed and Grain on North Virginia to raise funds for a bronze plaque honoring old‑timers. Proceeds support Roswell Museum acquisition and historical preservation efforts led by Mrs. C D Bonney and Mrs. J P Church.
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Chaves County Archaeological & Historical Society
Roswell Museum
Mitchell Seed and Grain Company
North Virginia
Roswell
C. D. Bonney
J. P. Church
New Mexico
Local Court Hears Reckless Driving Guilty Plea
Hayden Cason pleaded guilty in police court to reckless driving and leaving the scene after hitting a parked car. He was fined 25 dollars and lost his driver's license for the rest of the year. Manuel DeLarsa and Jay T Overson each fined 10 dollars for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden Cason
Manuel DeLarsa
Jay T. Overson
Army Movies To Be Shown Here Thursday
Roswell junior high school will host Army motion pictures next Thursday night at 8 o clock. No admission is charged and the public is invited. Subjects include The Army on Wheels The Flying Cadet Look to Lockheed Air Army and Keep em Flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Roswell Junior High School
Army On
Lockheed
Air Army
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Lee O. Lyon
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Il Trovatore
William Powell
Leo
Miss Garson
Olly
Woodata Rise Stevens
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Nelson Eddy
Norman Taurog
Gotham
Ann Sothern
Greta Garbo
Ian Hunter
Billy the Kid
Pete Smith
Daily Record
L. F. Cullett
American Sunday School Union Missionary
L. F
W. O. Davis
Arch, New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Gibraltar
Scotland
Egypt
Megeria
Wlestine
British Somaliland
India
Burma
Donald Duck
Prici
Church OF Christ Dexter
William S. Knudsen
New Jersey
Denmark
Army Air
Gen.arnold
Knudsen
Hamilton Field
Calif
Henry Ford
FORD
Uncle Sam’s Industry
By George MacConachie
Illiams. Knudsen
Copenhagen
Newark
F.D.R
Sorpihae
Andersons Gardens
Elizabeth Arden
OWL Drug CO
Bragg Auto CO
East Fifth Street
Roscoe Trammel
East Second Street
Walt Disney
Moseley's
Coronado
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