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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
6
Harrell L. Jones, son of Mr and Mrs L B Jones, was badly burned in an explosion at the Ferrendo residence Wednesday night. He carried a lantern and lifted the top from a gasoline tank, igniting fumes. He was taken to St Marys hospital and is reported resting easier today.
A G McElhinney a former Roswell resident now living in Long Beach California is in town for a few days on business and to reconnect with old friends.
The Mexican Blue Cross will present a program tomorrow at the Armory with Spanish songs and music. Admission is twenty five cents. The hour is seven thirty in the evening and the program promises an interesting show.
White hats priced at 2.95 3.95 and 4.95 with white bags offered at 1.00. Advertisement promotes a weekend sale at the Mrs. B. Iwneh hat shop.
Mr and Mrs Rex Wheatley were hired today from their home at Artesia where Mr Wheatley serves as manager of the Joyce Pruit Store.
H. H. Ball and S. W. Lodewick have been elected to the Roswell Country Club board of directors to fill vacancies left by the resignations of Reed Mulkey and Ed Williams.
Impersonations of famous radio stars directed by the Institute Club at the First M. & Church Parish Hall tonight at seven thirty. Pink lemonade will be served. Advertisement notes Falcons Electrical Service contact 289 125 W. Second.
Two large mother columbines per gallon container priced at 50 cents each or three for one dollar. Offered by Mrs. L. H. Weller, 605 North Washington. Adv. M1112¢
Hand embroidered pillow cases luncheon sets lace dresser sets bed spreads and chair sets are offered by Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street in a local advertisement.
Dona Ana County Federation of Women's Clubs adopted a resolution at Canutillo urging that every school board member in the state be able to read and write English. The measure will be sent to the next state legislature for consideration.
The 13 month old son of Major and Mrs. N B Plummer Leon ard Fr Plummer Jr fell into a rainwater barrel at 504 North Sea this morning. Mrs Plummer nearby heard bubbles and pulled him out. He suffered a minor cut above one eye and swallowed little water with no serious injury.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ullrich announce the birth of an eight pound girl named Eleanor Marie yesterday at their home 1112 West 8th Street. The police court trial of Mrs. Margaret Rau ert agitator charged with disturbing the peace is set for next Tuesday at 10 a.m. before Judge L. L. Johnson. Also noting a furnished four room rental and a humorous mishap where a baby crawled to a rain barrel cover amid water-filled barrel. no injuries reported.
No more worry about moths for me. Winter garments sent to Bailey's to be cleaned and stored in their fire and moth proof vault. Bailey's Cleaning Works. Phone 890.Adv. M10tfe
J P White pleads in aid advertisement appears to offer legal assistance or professional services, with a phone contact listed as 454. The brief entry includes a name and a public notice style hint, implying a service or legal support advertisement from a local filer.
Local tailoring shop offers alteration and repair of suits to restore original appearance. Located at 115 West 4th Street, advertised with emphasis on quality and right to service.
The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to the Democratic party nomination and its forthcoming action.
Mrs. Julia Brasher is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County, subject to Democratic party decision. The report notes the ballot’s party approval process and local political context.
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