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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

8

Up and Down the Main Drag Ranch News

Lee Corn seeks a versatile secretary capable of handling tasks from feeding doggy lambs to riding broncs. A young rancher bought a kerosene refrigerator and stayed up all night making ice cream. L. F. Woodhead’s window shows intriguing pulleys and movable machinery. Rabbits abound this year, threatening the scant grass. a rabbit drive is urged. Weather forewarns a hot summer unless rain arrives.

Lee Corn Ranch Fame

Booster Dinner for Roswell High Athletics Planned

A booster dinner for Roswell school athletics is set for Friday night at 6 30 at The Women’s Club. Roswell business men are urged to attend to better acquaint themselves with the high school athletes and to foster support for clean sports in the school. The event, sparked by the Letter Club, aims to boost understanding of how the athletic program is funded and to stimulate interest and attendance at future contests. Tickets are sold by the Letter Club and at the Chamber of Commerce for 25 cents.

Wom- Club Roswell Well Letter Club Igh School Able Phber of Commerce

Airplane Show At Roswell Airport Friday And Saturday

Free plane exhibition at Roswell airport Friday and Saturday features para chute jumper Leon McKennon and stunt flyer Lt. A R Meclnnis. Fort Worth endurance record holder Reg Robbins to fly passengers in a Ford tri motor. costs are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. McKennon and McInnis arrived last night from Fort Worth to arrange the event, then flew to Carlsbad this afternoon aboard a Speedwing Travelair.

Roswell Leon McKennon A.R. Meclnnis Reg Robbins Ft. Worth McKennon McInnis Carlstad

Roswell Ad Club Hosts Ladies Night Dinner

The Roswell Advertising club plans a Ladies Night dinner at Perrendo school tomorrow at seven. Charies Huff will MC. Musical numbers by Tommie Adams and Norma Bogan, tap dance by Katherine Jacobson-Daniel and Tommie Adams. Elbert Schmler toasts, Mrs. Joe Huff to respond.

Roswell Advertising Club Perrendo School

Roswell Legion Plans Memorial Day Service

The Roswell American Legion post named Charles T. Townsend chair of the memorial service committee with J. T. Darwin and H. S. Bryant as members. The group will invite other veterans organizations to participate. A separate committee was formed to study funding a basement under the D.A.V. log cabin on North Main in return for part ownership.

Roswell American Legion Charles T. Townsend J. T. Darwin E. Bryant Veterans The Legion D.alyv North Main

Attorneys Contend in Gallup Vice Cases

Defense attorneys in Gallup New Mexico argued technical points in district court over demurrers and abatements filed late yesterday. Trials for 22 defendants charged with gambling and operating houses of ill fame likely won't start before Wednesday.

Gallup N. M District Court

Crile to Deliver Baccalaureate Address at NMSC Las Cruces

Dr Austin D Crile accepts invitation to deliver the baccalaureate address at New Mexico State College Las Cruces on May 27. He formerly served as college president until 1922 and this marks his first official visit since resigning.

Austin D. Crile New Mexico State College Las Cruces Crile State College

Dr Crile Heads to Albuquerque for Lutheran Synod

Dr A D Crile departed Roswell today to attend the Rocky Mountain District Synod of the Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. He planned to return Thursday night.

Roswell couples wed and licenses issued yesterday

John Cobb and Erminda Sala zar of Roswell were married yesterday afternoon by Justice L. L. Johnson. Licenses were issued to Esall Glass and Katie Ora Flowers of Dexter and to Wesley G. Fields and Barbara Torrez of Roswell.

John Cobb Erminda Salazar Roswell L. L. Johnson Esall Glass Katie Ora Flowers Dexter Wesley G. Fields Barbara Torrez

Mellon grand jury clears Mellon in income tax case

Attorney General Cummings said there would be no further criminal proceedings against Andrew Mellon after the grand jury failed to indict. The panel heard five witnesses in a five hour session and reported no sufficient evidence of improper motive to warrant action.

Mellon National Bank Washington May Cummings Andrew W. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury Grand Jury Mellon

Hearings on School Budgets in Chaves County

R H Grissom New Mexico educational budget auditor led hearings today for all municipal and county schools in Chaves county for 1934 35 fiscal year. Budgets not yet approved as of press time as money is to be divided fairly among Roswell Dexter Hagerman Lake Arthur and county schools. Also present were J E Owens Vernon Tolle Manuel R Baca and Dr Isaac Douthitt. Hearings were at the county school superintendent's office.

R. H. Grissom New Mexico Chaves County Grissom J. E. Owens The Santa Fe Railway Vernon Tolle New Mexico Educational Association Manuel R. Baca New Mexico Taxpayers’ Association Isaac Douthitt State Department of Health

Collision at Fifth and Richardson injures hand

Auto collision yesterday afternoon at Fifth and Richardson between cars driven by E. J. Kurre and A. C. Gross. Mr. Gross cut his hand but suffered no serious injury. Mr. Kurre was uninjured. Both cars were damaged.

E. J. Kurre A. C. Gross Fifth and Richardson Mr. Gross Mr. Kurre

Col Fisher Visits CCC Camp Head in Airport Arrival

Col. Fisher father of Lt Henry B. Fisher head of the CCC camp arrived this afternoon from San Antonio to visit his son at the camp near the airport.

Col. Fisher Henry B. Fisher CCC San Antonio

Obituary: Mrs Ella Woody of Roswell Dies at 63

Mrs. Ella Woody aged 63 died at the family home two miles east of Roswell after a long illness. Born January 11, 1871 in Dallas County Texas she lived in Roswell 14 years. Survived by husband Alfred M. Woody three sons Rowe J. W. and T. M. Woody and two daughters Mrs W L Burrow and Mrs J G Whitson. Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 at Talmage Memorial Chapel pastor Rev D B Titus with choir. Interment at South Park.

Ella Woody Roswell Woodys Woody Dallas County Texas First Christian Church Benton Alfred M. Woody Rowe Woody J. W. Woody T. M. Woody Hagerman New Mexico W. L. Burrow J. G. Whitson Portales Talmage Memorial Chapel D. B. Titus South Park Talmage

Funeral services for Delores Martinez held at St John's Church

Funeral services for Delores Martinez were held this afternoon at five o'clock from St Johns Catholic Church with Father U bald officiating. Burial will be at South Patr under the direction of Ballard Funeral Home.

Delores Martinez Sant John's Catholic Church Father Ubald South Patr Ballard Funeral Home

Alumni Association Meeting set for May 14 at Chamber of Commerce

N M M S alumni gather Monday night May 14 at seven at the Chamber of Commerce. President Rob R Hinkle calls the meeting to discuss plans for Institute finals.

N. M. M. S. Alumni Association Chamber of Commerce Rob R. Hinkle

Funeral services for Alberta Fuentes held in Lincoln County

Alberta Fuentes, a member of one of Lincoln County’s oldest families though residing in Roswell, died recently. He served for years in the U S Navy. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial at South Park With Talmage Mortuary directing.

Alberta Fuentes South Park Talmage Lincoln County Roswell U. S. Navy

Seed loan checks received for Chaves county farmers

Ten more seed loan checks were received today, bringing total checks to 103 for the season. They must be cleared and mailed out by the county clerk's office.

Chaves

Bailey Cleaning Works Ad For Cedar Bags

An advertisement offers free moth proof cedar bags with winter garments and delivery. Bailey Cleaning Works invites calls for advice and provides the phone number 899 for inquiries and service.

Bailey Cleaning Works

Kiwanis Meeting Moves to Evening at Scout Hut

The Kiwanis Club shifts its weekly gathering to 6 30 PM at the Kiwanis Boy Scout hut replacing the usual noon meeting. The club will host Boy Scout troop 4 for the evening event.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club

Columbines Blooming New In Gallon Containers

Mrs. L. H. Weller offers colorful columbines blooming in gallon containers. Each container holds several plants and sells for 50 cents. Located at 605 North Washington. Adv.

L. H. Weller North Washington

Butter Krisp Bread Deal At Ideal Bakery

An advertisement touts a large loaf of Butter Krisp bread for nine cents with no tax. The deal is offered by Ideal Bakery located at 607 West 2nd Street.

Ideal Bakery West 2Nd St

Dr McPherson Relocates Office to New West Side Building

Dr McPherson has moved his office from 215 West Third to Dr Hatre's office at 306 West Second. Phone 141. Adv A24112.

West Third

Rail upgrades to handle heavier locomotives in New Mexico

The Santa Fe Railway will replace 56 pound track with 90 pound track from Carlsbad to Loving to support heavy engines for U S Potash mines. Work is expected to take about 60 days.

Santa Fe Railway Carlsbad Loving U. S

Bean Nominated as Sheriff Candidate in Chaves County

The Record announces R P Perry Bean as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Chaves County, pending party action.

R.P. (Perry) Bean Chaves County Democratic Party

Mrs Julia Brasher Declares Candidacy for Superintendent

Mrs Julia Brasher announces her bid for the Superintendent of Schools position in Chaves county subject to Democratic party decision.

Julia Brasher Chaves County Democratic Party

Winners in the News Tip Contest at The Record

Dave Connell of NMML yesterday won The Record's news tip contest for reporting Carl Jones breaking the Country Club course record. He receives two theatre tickets for Wednesday and can claim them at The Record office. Daily prizes of theatre tickets are donated by Yucca Princess management for best tip of the day.

Dave Connell N.m-M.l Carl Jones Yucca-Princess Management

Furniture Hospital Upholstering and Repairing Ad

Advertisement for upholstering and repairing services with all work guaranteed. Includes address 208 Fast Standard Street and contact of E. K. Hardcastile.

St. E. K

Gift Shop Ad Highlights May 13 Deadline

May 13 is the date to act on gifts with time still available. The Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street invites browsing stamped gift items for new arrivals and seasonal selections.

West 4Th Street

Baer Suspended by New York Athletic Board

New York May 8 AP Max Baer heavyweight title contender who meets Primo Carnera for the championship June 14 was suspended today by the New York State Athletic Commission for failure to appear when summoned. He returned after the meeting adjourned and was told to come back Friday when the suspension, a formal gesture of censure, would likely be lifted.

New York Max Baer Primo Carnera New York State Athetic Commissin Commission

Lawmaker Defends Recovery Policy Amid Heated Debate

Representative Carter of California labels a proposed measure as the initial bid to bore into the recovery program. The exchange underscores partisan tensions over economic aid and fiscal strategy in the legislative session.

Carter Cal

Bridges Dominates Red Sox as Tigers Win at Fenway

Tom Bridges pitched six scattered hits over seven innings to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the third game of the Fenway Park series. The Red Sox managed limited offense as Detroit seized control early and never relinquished it.

Boston Tom Bridges Boston Red Detroit Tigers

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L. F. Woodhead Wilson Bros ED Williams L. Malone Claude Simpson Porkham Roast Gross-Miller Grocery Co DR. Crile HOUSE Federal Oil Code Administration Ccutainabls Huff's Jewelry Store Martinez Services N.M.M.S Fuentes Services der. McPherson Cascade Laundry Tarzan Johnny Weismuller Maureen O’sullivan Edna Ferber Paul Lukas Constance Cummines Spencer Tracy Madge Evans Grosby Ginsberg Music CO Everything Musical Phone N. Main Ginsurene A. Be Tigers RED Sox Paramount Pictures Lanny Ross Charlie Ruggles Mary Roland Ann Sothern Paramount Picture Roland Young Lillian Gish Public Service Company
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