Mrs Barbara E Cox Dies at Roswell Home
Mrs Barbara Ellen Cox age 75 died this morning at 4 00 at her son S M Russell’s home two miles east of Roswell after a year of illness with three weeks of critical condition Born January 7 1865 in Issard Arkansas she moved from Lindsay Oklahoma to Roswell with her son three years ago She was a member of the Methodist Church of Lindsay Funeral services were held this afternoon at 4 00 conducted by Rev T M Brabham Interment at South Park under Ballard Funeral Home supervision
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Issard
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Oklahoma
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South Park
Ballard Funeral Home
Reverend George Morrel to preach at Saint Andrews
The Rev. George Morrel will preach at Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Sunday morning at eleven. He arrives from a Houston church to assist Saint Andrews Parish. Visitors are welcome at Saint Andrews.
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Houston
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Saint Andrews
Card of Thanks for Mrs. R. A. A. Chase
Family expresses gratitude for floral tributes and kindness shown during illness and death of Mrs. R A A Chase. Signed by Mrs. Forrest Levers Mrs. Zeb Chewning and Mrs. Alex Dunnahoo. Tepee Cafe offers turkey dinner Sunday at 108 E. 2nd St with hot biscuits baked by Thompson every five minutes.
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Forrest Levers
Zeb Chewning
Alex Dunnahoo
Tepee Cafe
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E. 2Nd St
Japan reaffirms status quo in Dutch East Indies
The Japanese government notified the United States and other powers that it would insist on maintaining the status quo in the Netherlands East Indies despite Holland's involvement in the European war. Foreign minister Arita announced the stance on April 15, while Dutch foreign minister Van Kleffens noted the region's military strength including Allied bombers and 100 fighters.
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London
Marriage License Granted Cavin and Billman Ar tesia
Adv. Raymond Lowell Cavin and Vera Maxine Billman both of Artesia received a marriage license, authorizing their union.
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German Troops- Continued From Page One
Dutch, British, and French forces unite to halt the German advance at the front as Rotterdam is partly recaptured with heavy air support. Brussels reports sustained Belgian defense with allied aid, while the Swiss army is put on alert and Romanian leadership reshuffle follows Tatarescu cabinet resignation.
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Germans Launch First Great Attack of the War
Paris reports Germany hurled a full division of troops against French forces east of the Moselle. French military sources describe the action as the first great attack of the war and note intense combat yesterday.
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German bomber shot down over canal kills many in France
A Havas dispatch from Brussels reports about 30 killed when a German bomber was struck by a shell from a British steamer at Villebrug canal. French high command says over 100 people, including women and children, were killed by German aerial bombardments across France yesterday.
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German claim belatedly seizes Liege fortress stronghold
Berlin reports via DNB that Germany now holds one of Belgiums major forts near Liege. No independent confirmation. dispatches emphasize significance of fort in the campaign.
German plane bombs Amsterdam center in morning raid
Amsterdam reports a German bomber attack hit the city center with initial claims of about 20 dead. Explosions struck near residential blocks within about 300 yards of the post office building, causing casualties and damage.
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German control confirmed of Belgian and Dutch airports
Berlin reports that Belgian and Netherlands airports remain in German hands with authorized sources confirming control. It is acknowledged that German troops are engaging Belgian and Dutch forces as of May 11.
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Netherlands
Air Ministry says RAF destroys at least 50 enemy aircraft
The air ministry announced that the Royal Air Force destroyed at least fifty enemy aircraft yesterday and damaged or put out of action many more. About twenty of our aircraft are missing.
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German forces drive into Belgium and Netherlands with air aid
Berlin reports German troops advancing into Belgium and the Netherlands with parachute and air force support, overcoming scattered resistance as operations continue.
Romania forms unity government after premier resigns
In Bucharest on May 11 King Carol requested Gheorghe Tatarescu to form a new national union cabinet. Reports say the king aims to include all political groups from left to right to unite Romania amid fears of wider European war and Nazi penetration.
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Carol
Romania
Europe
Guns fire on German plane over Goteborg Sweden
Reuters dispatch from Stockholm says Swedish guns opened fire on a German plane over Goteborg Sweden. The effect of the attack was not known.
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Goteborg
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Stockholm
Dutch women harry parachutists in Amsterdam market melee
Dutch housewives aided by a London Express report say women beat captured German parachutists with knives clubs and rolling pins in a suburb of Amsterdam. British warplanes supported Dutch forces as they claimed to have shattered a German foothold in Rotterdam in the second day of the conflict following the Nazi invasion of the Low Countries.
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Dr. T. E. Boggs Optometrist Ad at 309 N Main St
Local eye care ad for Dr. T. E. Boggs offering eye examinations and glasses fitting at 309 North Main Street. Mentions in-house lens grinding and immediate duplication of broken lenses. States phone number for appointments.
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Norwegian Ministers in London Arrive and Move East
Radiophoto shows Norway's ministers in London arriving and marching east toward defenses. Radio reports a Dutch army unit was attacked outside The Hague by a force partly in civilian dress and partly in Dutch uniforms. Announcer calls them likely traitors, possibly German parachutists.
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Dutch Resist Blitzkrieg as Rotterdam Paratroops Struck
German invasion of the Netherlands triggered fierce fighting as Dutch forces repelled airborne troops near Rotterdam and Dordrecht Island. Royal Dutch Navy aided in driving Germans from Dordrecht Island while Allied commands reported Rotterdam as a dramatic early reversal for Hitler’s forces.
Nazi claim extends from page one on air war
The report says many air bases in Metz Nancy Rheims Romilly Dijon and Lyon were hit by fires and explosions. It accuses allies of killing two civilians in Ruhr raids, injuring several and causing minor damage. The Dutch flood defense is ridiculed by German radio. Churchill replaces Chamberlain as British premier, seen by Nazi sources as extreme war agitation seizing power.
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Building Permit for Dr J H Crowder at 518 East Alameda
Dr J H Crowder receives a building permit to add three rooms at 518 East Alameda with a declared value of 500 dollars. The action reflects city approvals for a private residence expansion and outlines the project scope and cost in a brief public-notice style summary.
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J. H. Crowder
East Alameda
Institute Wins Tennis Championship
The Institute secured the New Mexico Conference tennis singles title with cadets Bliss and Gregg advancing to the finals. The doubles final paired Daughtrey Dyson of the Institute against Porter-Levene of Panhandle Aggies, as other teams in the meet included N. M. Mines N. M. Normal U. and Eastern N. M. College.
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Papal Messages Back Belgium Peace Plea Before War News
The pope sent messages to King Leopold of Belgium Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg urging restoration of liberty and independence. Leopold replied stressing Germanys unprovoked aggression and Belgiums defense, while the pope also extended blessings and prayers for peace and justice. Myron C. Taylor met the pope in a private audience following the pope's messages.
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Hat Theft Duo Struts Off With Summer Headgear
In Spartanburg two casual men entered a department store tried on hats and left wearing one each while carrying their old hats. Clerks were stunned. Police, summoned, soon apprehended the pair a short distance away.
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Colorado and Texas Weather Brief With Forecast Notes
Colorado sees a fair night and Sunday with cooler conditions in the northeast. West Texas reports partly cloudy skies tonight and Sunday with mountain thunder showers in the southwest and warmer temperatures expected. O Recora Wunt-uos Get Results
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