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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1935
Page
8
The Roswell Insurance and Realty Company advertises ample funds for small loans to cover home repairs like roofing plumbing painting and interior work. Loans follow a plan similar to the Federal Housing Administration with longer repayment terms and smaller payments.
A practical garden plant gift idea for Mother's Day promises ongoing summer joy with blooming flowers. Roswell Floral Co offers selections and a contact phone number for orders.
Advert says to check furniture clothing and all household goods, find items not needed, and bring them to THE MART at 308 South Main to be advertised and sold for a small commission. Act today.
Buttermilk offered at 3 1/2 cents a gallon with uses for chicken and hog feed. Phone number 796 listed for contact, Agg. MS&t6c.
A local ad lists lawn ornaments including sun bonnets girls boys cranes dogs rabbits birds and baths. Located at 2303 East Yandell in El Paso Texas the notice advertises suitability for lawn display and references a seller or business named Miltse.
Classified notice seeks two wholesale salesmen and three retail representatives for a high class product. Good pay. Apply in person at Room 209 Bass Hotel, Adv. Miltix.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Spencer and Bobbie express heartfelt appreciation to friends who offered sympathy after the passing of their little daughter. Gifts That Please art shop advertises open until 6 00.
Two hundred and thirty seven copies of El Coyote the Roswell high school annual sold this week. It shows improved sales over last year and reflects student and community interest in the yearbook.
Shawls lace table cloths scarves embroidered pillow cases and many other useful gifts are offered by Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.
Mrs. Rose Weller of 605 North Washington advertises large three year old plants blooming in gallon containers with all collars included.
Lost items include a black leather purse with glasses found at Bottomless Lakes and a small white gold watch with metal band reported by Mrs. Charles T. Townsend at 816 North Main. An for rent notice lists a furnished three room apartment at 706 North Pennsylvania with phone 638.
Salvation Army advisory board to meet at the Chamber of Commerce Monday at 4 p m. A complete financial report will be given by treasurer S P Johnson Jr and Adjt Pitt will discuss local corps work. Possible change in meeting hour may be reviewed. Board members listed include Flo Austin Grace Bear S P Johnson Mrs O M Wallace Mrs John B Beers Tom Hall Col D C Pearson Will Purdy H B Smyris Gil Amis Jimmie Johns Logan Hunter J R St John Carl Johnson Warren Cobean Harold Hurd.
Mrs. Griffith's father died early this morning in Hugo Oklahoma prompting her departure at noon to be with family. The report notes the cause and memorial arrangements were not specified in the brief notice.
Bassett and Johnston partner Bernard Johnston is in San Antonio Texas taking a special course at Draughon s Business College amid business training.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett returned to Roswell last night after a term in Lovington where McGhee had been presiding.
Ramon Pino pleaded not guilty in district court to burglary after alleged entry by breaking the front door glass at Makin's Dry Goods Store. Trial scheduled for May 22.
J E Finch has leased the filling stations at Uncle Tom's Cabins, a East Second Street camp ground from owner T C Gray who will continue to operate the camp ground. The Record reported Finch bought the camp ground, which Gray says is erroneous.
Dr H A Ingalls will deliver the principal address at a Roswell nurses meeting held at St Marys hospital next Monday night at 7 30.
Miss Marie M Holt reports her prized Angora cat shot this morning near 508 North Pennsylvania. She says other neighborhood cats have also been shot, indicating a spate of animal harm in the area.
Dr J F Zimmerman president of New Mexico University will address the Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society next week on the Coronado Celebration planned for 1940 in New Mexico. He will confirm the exact evening and meeting place on Monday.
T J Jackson adjudged best display with Mrs Walter Turner runner up at the Chamber of Commerce flower show sponsored by Roswell Garden Club. A hundred entries. many prizes across Tea Rose to Verbena with multiple residents from Roswell taking top ribbons in numerous classes.
Mr and Mrs John Simms of 13 South Sea announce the birth of a 10 pound boy at St Marys Hospital this morning.
Entries received today for the City Beautiful Contest include Miss Jennie Kenney with a back yard display at 408 North Michigan and Mrs. Jim Cooley with a climbing rose at 309 North Missouri.
Mrs. M. L. Norton of 802 North Richardson Avenue has been adjudged a winner in the Record Essay Contest. She may claim the candy by calling at the Record office.
Mrs. Ruth Hughes, a popular employee of the Zink Music Company, is back on the job. This will be good news to her many friends.
Peter Smindak a 22 year old butcher boy stands charged with extortion for sending threatening letters to wealthy residents. He was entrapped by government agents in Bridgeport Connecticut during a federal case.
The school band directed by Mrs. Helen Noah performed on the courthouse lawn last night. It was the first summer concert, the ensemble played well, and a large crowd attended the event.
Dennis Chavez, Democrat, appointed to succeed the late Bronson Cutting, gains 69 Senate seats for his party with Holt possible to reach 70. The Albuquerque native rose from Albuquerque street jobs to Georgetown Law, later serving in New Mexico politics and the U.S. Senate, highlighting his work in reclamation and public lands.
Advertisement notes a fresh shipment from Louisiana with boxes priced at 2 percent cents each, offered at Anderson's Gar Attic. The scant copy suggests bargains on storage or attic goods, with no further details available.
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