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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
8
The Salvation Army advisory board at a special meeting yesterday expressed sympathy to the Bear family and thanked Grace Thorpe Bear for her many years of dedicated service as a board member.
H. C. Egleston applies for a building permit to install a new roof on part of the house at 111 South Richardson priced at 100 dollars.
Mother's Day item invites buyers to a decorated Hostess Cake not baked by mother. Sold at grocers or Purity Bakery for 75 cents each.
A moving picture on fishing was shown at the junior high last night. A misunderstanding led to an announcement in The Record that the film would be shown Friday night.
An Advertorial style notice proclaims political critique of Senator Hatch and Democratic stance while promoting a shoe advertisement. It mentions Carl Johnson and Jay Duvall selling glove soft Wolver ine Horsehide work shoes, claiming comfort and durability. The piece reads like a period newspaper ad with political and commercial elements blended.
Mrs Jamie Walsh Dunlap former county jail matron deputy sheriff and assistant probation officer in Albuquerque died yesterday at age 53. The obituary notes her service in local law enforcement and civic roles.
A coroner's jury in Lordsburg New Mexico ruled the death of Benjamin S Dunagan 48 a cattle camp cook as self inflicted The body was found at a ranch 40 miles south of Lordsburg a .38 caliber revolver shot through the head A note left in the truck said I am in terrible pain can't stand it any longer He leaves a daughter and a grandson The rescuers Holmes Maddox and Alfred English heard a shot and discovered the body
A Hostess Mothers Cake is advertised for 75 cents and available at Purity Bakery and other grocers. The brief ad airs the offer with a sales pitch to treat mothers on Mother's Day. A separate line references cash for equity but is not developed into a full notice.
Staff Sergeant Frederick Cole, a cadet at Xavier High School in New York City, earns 35 medals for outstanding service. His achievements set him apart as a decorated young hero in a postwar spotlight.
General Paul Frédéric Rollet, age 71, known as the fightingest man in all France, presses for active duty. Retired since 1937, he has served 47 years and fought in nearly every conflict where the French flag appeared, insisting he still belongs on the front.
Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio grants the lead role to Alice Mae Thornton a brunet beauty from Akron Ohio for the campus production. The honor marks a notable achievement for Miss Thornton and showcases her as the top player in the cast.
For Rent: NICE four room furnished house on a paved street adults only at 906 West Second. Inquire 105 North Union. Phone 5-913x. For Sale: SIX VOLT Windcharter Deluxe battery in first class condition. Bar gain. Phone 101. 5-9t3x.
London May 9 Prime Minister Chamberlain reportedly rebuffed by the labor opposition in an effort to form a reconstructed cabinet under his leadership. Admiralty reports cited British submarines sinking one German ship destroying another and scoring hits on several Nazi vessels in convoys. Labor leaders Attlee and Greenwood told Chamberlain at No 10 Downing Street they could not serve under him, and he indicated willingness to resign if a cross party national government could be formed.
Tex May 9 One youth died and another was injured when a thunderstorm struck near El Paso damaging crops and roofs. Ramon Duran 16 of Juarez Mexico died. his brother Antonio injured. Francisco knocked down but unharmed. Lumber yards swamped with roof repair orders after giant hail.
E J Martin and Edna Hudson obtain a marriage license in Ruidoso. Goldwyn plans to pair Jon Hale and Dorothy Lamour again in MacIntosh.
Washington May 9 The Rio Grande Pecos waterheds in New Mexico would benefit from soil conservation work under an amendment by Senator Sheppard to a flood control bill The amendment would authorize 10 000 000 for soil conservation service projects in seven western states and allow work before flood control projects on the streams. The bill itself would authorize projects but not provide funds, leaving eligibility for later appropriations.
Soviet diplomatic sources said Russia informed Britain France Germany and Italy that she does not want any Balkan adventure by any belligerent camp. Bulgaria and Yugoslavia were told of the step as possible alliance partners.
Berlin reports Reichsführer Adolf Hitler issued an order allowing Norwegian soldiers captured in the war to go back to their homeland. The decision, announced today, marks a notable move in wartime prisoner handling with expectations of orderly returns and affected troops awaiting repatriation.
Ankara officials rejected a German radio story that Turkey has proclaimed martial law after a CBS intercepted report noted by New York CBS. The denial came as authorities disputed the claim and provided no confirmation of extraordinary measures.
Air mail service may begin on the Roswell route by next Tuesday linking Denver and El Paso via Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe Albuquerque Roswell Hobbs and Carlsbad. A Continental Air Lines plane completed a qualifying flight from El Paso to Denver with stops at Carlsbad and Hobbs.
Santa Fe national guardsmen will be guests of Taos Battery H at a picnic and military ball on May 29, Capt. Eugene Baca said today in Taos.
Churchill warned the House of Commons that allied air reinforcements would be limited for an indefinite period. Readouts show Britain built about 700 planes in March and France 400, versus an estimated Nazi output of 3,300. Analysts say American industry may need to produce up to 13,000 aircraft in the next 16 months to fill the shortfall.
Martin Buran surprised a prowler in a friend's room and invited him to a bar. The friend joined, learned of the burglary, and police were called. The prowler was arrested after detectives found stolen property at his home and he was booked on burglary charges.
Kettle Falls defeated Northport High 40 to 4 after Northport sent all players to the mound in a futile bid to stop Ket tle Falls. The game ended after seven innings as the final pitcher, a girl, tired in the stretch.
In Memphis a 90 year old man answered the census taker that he had not worked in 30 years and his line was hack driving. The exchange showed the humor and resilience of residents during the survey.
Paris reports indicate Premier Paul Reynaud may reshuffle his ministry before the chamber of deputies meets after a spring recess. Meanwhile the French high command says German advances in the Moselle sector on the northern western front were repulsed.
Infant Augustina Gloria Leaton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ignacio Leaton died at the family home 902 East Mathews Street this morning at ten o clock She is survived by five sisters and one brother Funeral services and interment will be held tomorrow morning Talmage Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
Roswell made awnings promise proper fit and cooler homes, claiming a ten degree reduction. Endorsed by E. T. Amonett.
Regular Convocation of Columbia Chapter No 7 Royal Arch Masons on Thursday May 9 at 7 30 PM. All Chapter Masons welcome. By order H O DeShuriey exalted he P Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary.
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