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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
8
T M Fowler purchased the Jacobson Apartments at 111 West South Street from Jefferson Standard Finance Company yesterday. Renovations begin this morning, including painting, new furniture, interior decor, mechanical refrigeration, and floor refinishing, with completion expected by late May.
At a Roswell Giants baseball club meeting Ralph Hap Keith resigned as secretary treasurer saying he could not give it adequate time. Carl Jolson was elected to succeed him. Keith will remain as booking agent and arrange games. Teaver White continues as field manager.
Washington reports the House voted 460 million dollars for federal highway construction to be funded from recovery funds. Of the total 400 million finances emergency road work for unemployed relief 50 million supports work in forests Indian reservations and public lands and 310 million funds rebuilding roads damaged by tornadoes and other disasters.
Rev. R. A. Hingst pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church travels with Mrs. Hingst and son Donald to Las Vegas to address the Sunshine Section of the Walther League at the convention. They plan to return Tuesday. Also notices: lost basket of dishes from a car and a 4 room apartment for rent at 405 North Kentucky.
Awards at the Dexter Community Fair were announced under the Vocational Agriculture class, judged by County Agent J R Thomas. Winners include Best Percheron stallion Tom McKinstry Hagerman. multiple divisions for registered mares, grade mares, geldings, teams, and Jersey cattle with names like A V Evans, Kenneth Stine, Bill Evans, Levi Barnett, Arvil McCullough, and Leroy Evans among others. Poultry and eggs categories list winners in Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rocks, White Leghorns, and Brown eggs with several households named in each class.
Joe Massey president urges all softball teams with postponed games to complete them before next Thursday ahead of the playoff series. Managers must call The Record with playoff dates for postponed contests. Shaw's Grocery lists postponed games: Monday 5 20 White Rock Shaw's vs, Tuesday 8 00 Shaw's vs Public Service, Wednesday 7 00 Shaw's vs Ad Club.
The McNally Hall Motor Company in Roswell displayed a new Buick 40 series four door sedan today. Carl McNally touted the car as Buick through and through with 92 horsepower, torque tube drive, knee action suspension, and five models in the line. Top speed reaches 85 mph and 10 to 60 accelerates in 21 seconds with fuel economy of 15 miles per gallon at 55 mph.
The Mabie residence at 506 Northentucky reported a garage break in yesterday. Silverware and bedding stored in trunks were stolen or disturbed as trunks were ransacked and items left scattered on the floor. No value estimate given. Tracks suggest theft occurred before the prior night’s rain. door was pried open to gain entry.
J. D. Shikle principal of Roswell High School will deliver the address at Berendo school graduation exercises next Thursday evening.
A Buick with two Roswell girls and an out-of-town truck loaded with household goods collided at the Sec on and Pennsylvania intersection yesterday afternoon. Both vehicles sustained damage, but the occupants were not hurt.
The milking sheds at Clardy's Dairy, northwest of town, are being plastered inside to ensure absolute sanitation. Work began this morning.
A preliminary hearing was held in justice court this afternoon for Matilde Ramirez and Lucas Trujillo charged with a car theft.
A state company filed today against Jack Cole charging him with disposing of stolen property. He has not yet been arraigned and is held in the county jail.
In Tucson on May 12 authorities and the Robles family waited for signs the six year old girl June Robles abducted April 25 would be released. Father Fernando Robles sought a ransom settlement and noted he had raised about 10 000 of the 15 000 demanded. Police and public remained hopeful yet cautious as captors and plans remained unclear.
Sunday May 13th promotes Say It With Flowers at Phare 275 Grover's Flowers. Ad notes price MS14c for flowers and flower items.
Mrs L H Weiler advertises two large columbine plants per gallon container priced at 50 cents each or three for 1.09 at 605 North Washington.
Hand embroidered pillow covers luncheon sets lace dresser sets bed spreads and chair sets promoted by Ady Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street.
The Record announces Perry Bean as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County pending Democratic Party action. He seeks the party nomination and will run if selected.
The Becard announces Mrs Julia Prasher as a candidate for Superintendent of School in Chaves county subject to the Democratic party decision.
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