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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
8
A Sunday at the First Baptist Church featured Dr. Hinesley preaching to large audiences with fifteen new members, fourteen by baptism. Evening and weekday services will continue with themes The Un pardonable Sin and The Woman of Tomorrow, plus youth music led by P. S. Rowland.
An advertisement notes population growth of about 200 people per year over the past decade, roughly half the local baby crop. It promotes bargain watches and mentions Carl Johnson with the phrase of course, referencing the Gifts for the Graduate Art Gift Shop at 104 West Fourth Street.
Roswell barber shop located at 301 North Main Street advertises customer satisfaction with the slogan We Strive to Please. The notice lists phone number 4-16130 for appointments and inquiries, highlighting a neighborhood business focus and welcoming new patrons.
The field headquarters for the investigation are in Roswell with offices in the city hall. H. M. Stafford of Region 7 National Resources Planning Board is engineer in charge. Fred C. Scobey, chief engineer of the Department of Agriculture, is associate engineer in charge. Investigation began last summer.
In Roswell schools Dr Morrison and Dr Gallivan examined 295 pupils at Washington Ave and 284 at East Side. Findings show 16 percent defective vision, 62 percent diseased tonsils, 12 percent have had tonsils removed, 7 percent poor vision, 7 percent both vision and tonsil issues. PTA members assisted. immunization efforts by a and Puckett district health officer covered five schools with 78 treatments and other vaccines and tests administered.
German forces push into Belgium and Holland with Liege fortress captured and Eindhoven/Arnhem fronts developing. British and Dutch defenses tighten as refugees flood Brussels and Amsterdam fearfully braces for a wider war. Dutch and Belgian resistance stiffens as German air raids and parachute operations continue.
The physician, former Santa Rosa mayor, faced a 1939 death sentence after a first trial portrayed him as capable of poisoning his wife while living as a trusted citizen. The state alleged a motive linked to an affair. Sanford admitted preparing coffee but denied poisoning it. His wife Hallie Mae Wison died July 23, 1938. An exhumation showed lethal levels of poison, but the Supreme Court reversed the decision on appeal last December 29, staying the execution. Mrs Vina Gray, Roswell resident for 20 months, died at 201 South Virginia at 9:30 last night. born in Paris Texas June 10 1867. Funeral set for Tuesday at Second Baptist Church with interment at South Park. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
Roy Hackleman of Dimmitt Texas is in the valley buying several carloads of fat cattle for market. He notes the cattle in the Pecos Valley are of fine quality and is stopping at the Plaza Hotel.
The condition of cadet Bobby Evans who had an emergency appendicitis operation last Thursday in Albuquerque was reported last night to be satisfactory. Evans serves as captain of the Institute polo team.
Dr T E Boggs a graduate optometrist offers eye exams glasses fitting and lens grinding at 309 North Main Street. Broken lenses are duplicated in house and appointments can be made by calling phone 21.
Maxie Holloman, identified as colored, was arrested on a drunk driving charge. The trial is scheduled for 8 a.m. Wednesday.
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady with no change as sales reached 2,787 bales. Middling price noted at 10.30 cents per pound. Market activity remained quiet with steady demand and stable prices.
Reported figures of one million mobilized men were likely inflated. The British legation to the Holy See and Vatican officials advised English and Scottish students in Rome to go home. Italy resumed requisitioning trucks for a second time since last September amid unsettled wartime conditions. Unconfirmed word suggested banning foreign newspapers in Rome, including L Osservatore Romano. Record Want Ads Get Results
The health department schedules three pre school clinics starting at 1 p m tomorrow at Missouri Avenue school East Side school and Mark Howell school on May 21 at 1 p m Immunizations include smallpox vaccination and diphtheria toxoid Dr W W Phillips health officer will be present Parents with children entering school this fall urged to attend for physical inspections and immunizations to ensure readiness for schooling.
A French observer recalls 36 hours of Allied bombing fear and total war across a nation smaller than Maryland. He notes 18 craters, a stubborn railway, two-way traffic of troops and refugees, and describes the stark contrast between rich and poor fleeing toward safety as Germany’s four-year occupation continues. The editor records poignant survivor voices about a boy’s death and the sense that Germans cannot be resisted.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett left this afternoon for Lovington where the judge will hold court. The trip was noted in the week’s legal notices and record-keeping brief.
New Mexico Military Institute captured the New Mexico conference tennis crown with Gregg winning the singles title in a five set final against Cadet Bliss. Gregg teamed with Daughtrey to win the doubles title, defeating Porter and Levene of Panhandle Aggies. Five schools competed.
A $15 000 auto court with ten units is slated for 1500 West Second Street between Louisiana and Sunset avenues. Pueblo Courts will be operated by C C Henry and associates, with construction started and plans for air conditioning and modern amenities.
The article lists attendees who returned Saturday night from the National Scout Executives Conference in Oklahoma City. Names include P. V. Thorson R. H. Carter Major L. B. Plummer Sam A. Henry Kenny neth Eisler E. N. Wheeler E. B. Bullock Seth Alston R. A. Frentice from Portales Artesia Lovington Tucumcari.
Carl Fluz and A. W. Prince pleaded guilty to forgery before District Judge James B. McGhee today and await sentencing.
Mrs H B Smyrl contributed a bouquet of Red Radiant roses for the City Beautiful contest entries, showcasing floral color and arrangement.
Piano accordion with 140 keys and bass described as a high class beautiful instrument. Offered by Carl Johnson with easy terms. Text notes a discount under half retail price.
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