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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
8
Mary Elizabeth DeGraftenreid, formerly of Roswell, now a junior at the University of New Mexico, is among five girls elected to Morta board, an honorary society.
County School superintendent Miss Thelma McCully visited Gircle and Elkins and Chaves Schools today to review programs, meet staff, and assess facilities. The trip highlighted ongoing efforts to boost districtwide education initiatives.
R D Bowers former prominent Roswell citizen returned last night to his Lexington Kentucky home after a three week business visit to the area.
Eight stars head the Fox production based on Phil Stong’s State Fair. Gaynor Ayres romance with a farm girl and a reporter. Bilers Foster play a volatile couple. Rogers stars as a Midwest farmer chasing a grand prize hat. Dresser plays Rogers’ wife Craven is a country storekeeper Jory is a carnival stand barker. The story centers on Rogers’ farm and a state fair setting.
The Rotwell Giants prepare for a lively baseball clash with the Portales Potatoes at Thorne Park. Portales recently beat Amarillo. Giants expect new uniforms if arrivals meet the schedule. Local notes include sewing classes at J C Penney and Busy Bee Cafe reopening.
An Adv for Lowrey Auto Company promotes The New Plymouths under the headline The New Plymouths and references the sale or pricing event titled The New Low Prices.
Miss Armine Irby daughter of Captain and Mrs C E Irby is in Roswell for a three week vacation She previously left Roswell three years ago to attend the Salvation Army training school in San Francisco and spent the last year in field work in Pasadena where she attained the rank of lieutenant She is a former Roswell high school student and is well known among local youth.
The Roswell Rotary Club met at Parish Hall First Methodist Church with many visitors and Rotarians attending the state medical convention. Frank Marks was elected as delegate to the International Rotary convention in Boston next month. Dr W A Geh ler president elect of Albuquerque Rotary spoke on the United States crime scene from a medical view urging better youth training optional religious instruction in public schools and improved home conditions.
Dr. A P Horwitz of Roswell meets Dr P T Bohan of Kansas City at the state medical convention. Thirty two years ago they interned together in a Chicago hospital and shared a room. Now Horwitz is a Roswell specialist and Behan is a leading musician in Kansas City.
Too late to classify a sale listing for Mehiir living room set bedroom set rugs and other items. The notice provides minimal details and lacks contact or pricing information.
Thelma Gravely of Roseville California reports losing 29 pounds in three months using Kruschen Salts plus dieting. The ad promises fat loss and improved appearance by taking half a teaspoon in hot water daily before breakfast, with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied after one jar.
Washington May 18 AP Democratic leaders move to finance a $3.3 billion jobs program with new taxes. House Ways and Means opens hearings led by Doughton while secretaries Woodin and Douglas argue urgency. Possible manufacturers sales levy eyed as compromise to fund public works and regulate industry.
Funeral services for Willard J. Thaxton aged forty four who died yesterday afternoon after being struck by an auto on the Dexter highway will be held tomorrow morning at ten o clock from the Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev. Julian Atwood in charge Music will be provided by the First Baptist Church choir The American Legion will conduct services at South Park with a firing squad Interment will be at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing Thaxton leaves a wife and two children
An advertisement for Old Mission Beauty Shoppe at 219 North Main invites readers to book appointments for permanent waves finger waves shampoos and manicures, citing a contact number 182 for scheduling.
Roswell floral Ce advertises a selection of red canna tuberoses gladiolus and dahlias. Phone 196 for orders or inquiries.
Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop White Pade offers expert nail care to correct dry, brittle, and damaged nails. Our operators are skilled to do this work to please you. Call 484 for appointments and details.
George L. Reese, who has been in Carlsbad for several days on legal business, returned to Roswell. Reese's visit to Carlsbad involved ongoing legal matters and he arrived home without incident.
Regular meeting of the Security Benefit will be held tonight at 7 30 at the J I O O F Hall. All members urged to be present.
Mrs. Marcielle Puckett and her cousin Mrs. BD J Shoemaker of Dalhart are visiting, making a trip through the Carlsbad Caverns during their stay.
An old classified style ad claims a divine gift since age 11 that can read lives, offer calling and convincing services, and lists 819 North Main as the contact location.
Mrs J C Weaver, former resident of Roswell, came back to her home in Muleshoe Texas following a visit to Roswell.
To complete your flower beds where seeds failed to sprout. Pe tunias, snap dragons, double gaillardia, scarlet sage, scabiosa, hardy pinks, veronica blue bells. Roswell. Floral Co. Phone 196, Adv. M1818e.
An advertisement offers gift ideas for a girl graduate including compacts eye-lash compacts personality perfume face powder automatic tweezers and a hairdresser service. Contact via phone 484 e Ssg AdV.
Final examination papers of county rural schools have all been graded. Grades are not yet averaged but are believed higher than usual. Only five pupils in rural and Catholic schools failed to pass.
A compact ad for Falconi Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd guarantees service with the slogan no fix no pay and urges readers to call phone number 289 and “savy” all makes.
A bicycle has been found and turned over to the sheriff s office. Owners may recover by identifying it at the courthouse on file. Also advertised are stamped goods and gift items available at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.
The first weekly payrolls show workers out of jobs receiving pay, with at least two pairs of shoes and three shirts sold, indicating industry should feel effects immediately.
Mr and Mrs P D Taylor Jr and their two months old baby moved to Roswell today to take up permanent residence. P D Taylor Jr will handle the business end of the P D Taylor Welding Co. Mr Taylor Sr hopes this allows him to devote full time to shop work. Taylor Jr has been connected with the Business Mens Credit Association of El Paso.
Advertisement for meal deal offering 35 cent meals and a five dollar twenty five cent 21 meal ticket. Credits Mrs. E. C. Richmond at 408 North Richardson.
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