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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1934

Page

6

Light Wool Trade Persists Across Regions This Week

Boston May 18 AP The Commercial Bulletin reports another week of exceedingly light wool business with turnover under half a million pounds nationwide for the eighth straight week. Medium bright fleeces see limited interest at 30 31 cents del to eastern points. territory, pulled, and secured wools quiet. West markets show bids 23 26.5 cents for 100,000 fleece in Price Utah. Ohio Michigan pays 25 26 cents for better wools and 20 23 cents for average fine clips. Mohair remains dull but steady as foreign markets stay slow.

Utah Ohio Michigan

Oasis School closes with program and ice cream social

Pupils at Oasis school presented a closing day program before a full house. An ice cream social followed on the lawn of Mrs. Arthur Debord's home. Mrs. Threet is the teacher.

Oasis School Oasis Arthur Debord Threet

Cotton Market Quiet as Prices Slip Slightly in New Orleans

The New Orleans market on May 18 reported spot cotton steady to 13 points lower with sales at 82 bases. Middling grade held around 11.52 cents, reflecting a quiet day with modest trading activity.

New Orleans

Kidnap Go-Between Moon Named In Gettle Case

Ernest E. Moon attorney for the Gettle family served as intermediary in ransom talks after William F. Gettle oilman was seized from his Arcadia California estate. Police note two ransom demands, 75000 dollars and 40000 dollars, reflecting a confused sequence of negotiations.

Ernest E. Moon Gettle William F. Gettle Arcadia Cal

DeMolay Initiatory Degree to Be Conferred in Roswell

Roswell Chapter of DeMolay plans an initiatory degree ceremony after a banquet marking the chapter’s tenth anniversary. Charter members and officers, listed by name, will participate, with a dramatic version by current staff and a final section by the Roswell group.

Roswell Order of DeMolay M. C. Carl M. Bird S. C. Myron S. Prager J. C. Norman F. Fee S. D Charles ©. Butler J. D John H. Wyly S. 5 George W. Miller J. S Luther M. Dudley Scribe James A. Marks Treas I. E. Dunn Jr Paul Henrichs Roy Flood Standard Frearer Adolph Wilson George Zimmerman Sentinel Cruig M. Corkran Carl Johnson Jr R. R. Greiner Hintom Wilmot John H. Poorbaugh J. Hal Cowan Frank Young Jr Chapain Dee Zimmerman Ted Towndend Martin Roswell Otis Basham Jeff Fulbright Burton Miller Tommy St. John Randy Reese Bernard Ginsberg

White Rock Cafe softball champs form hardball team

The White Rock Cafe winners of the softball championship have organized a regular hardball baseball team and will play the Dexter team at Thorne Park Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. The Roswell Giants will face Clovis at Clovis Sunday, leaving here at eight o'clock Sunday morning.

White Rock Cafe Dexter Thorne Park Roswell Giants Clovis

Officers asked to watch for stolen car

Chaves county officers have been asked to watch for a car stolen in Albuquerque last night. It is a 1931 Ford coach, property of the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company. It has No. 1004 painted on both doors and bears New Mexico license 2110. It has oversized Goodyear tires mounted on Ford V-8 wheels. The motor number is A 4307532.

Chaves County Albuquerque Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company New Mexico

Judge McGhee Expected Homecoming From Las Cruces

Judge James I McGhee was expected to return home today from Las Cruces after a stay there for unspecified reasons.

McGhee James I. McGhee Las Cruces

City Beautiful Contest Entrants Named in City Event

Two fine American Beauty Roses were entered in the City Beautiful Contest today by Mrs. Harry White, showcasing ornamental blooms amid civic pageantry.

Harry White

Patient Recovers Nicely After Appendicitis Operation

Recovering from an appendicitis operation at St. Mary's hospital, performed last Sunday morning, the patient was reported today to be recovering nicely.

Lillie Mae Pope St. Mary’s Hospital

Roswell Chapter lists thirty-eight Master Councilors over ten years

The Roswell Chapter records show thirty-eight boys held the high office of Master Councilor in the past decade, each serving a three month term. Names include Welton O. Little Walter A. Nicholas Jr. Austin Porter Jr. and J. Gilbert Shaw among many others.

Roswell Carl M. Bird John W. Minton Charles E. Futler Ullman Lloyd John H. Wyly R. R. Greiner Welton O. Little Ben F. Rose Jr Wade H. Wood Geo. Zimmerman John H. Poorbaugh Wm. M. Wood Poe W. Corn

Perry Bean Named Candidate for Sheriff Nomination

The Record announces R. P. Perry Bean as a Democratic county sheriff nomination candidate for Chaves County subject to party action.

R. P. (Perry) Bean Chaves County Democratic Party

E J House Sr Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Chaves County

E J House Sr. has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for sheriff of Chaves County, pending the Democratic party's action.

E. J. House, Sr Chaves Countty Democratic Party

Mrs Julia Prasher Candidate for Superintendent Post

Announcement declares Mrs Julia Prasher as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves county awaiting Democratic party decision.

Julia Prasher Chaves County Democratic Party

Ralph A Sheehan Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Clerk

Ralph A. Sheehan announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County, subject to the will of the Democratic party.

For Lease and Rent Notices From Historic Ad

Too late to classify for rent five room house contact phone 392. Sas for lease filling station see R. J. Burrow at Burrow's Filling Station East Second Street. For rent by May 28 furnished modern four room apartment with garage contact phone 1246.

R. J. Burrow Burrow’s East Second Street

The Only Tailor H BERKOW Roswell ad

An advertisement from H Berkow in Roswell promotes tailoring and alterations at 115 West 4th Street. It offers in shop suits reshaping and repairs and claims to make garments look new. Includes a second ad from Yucca Beauty Service suggesting gifts and hair styling for graduation celebrations.

Roswell West 4Th St

De Mothed Moth Proof Vault Cleaning Ad

Winter garments sent to Bailey's Cleaning Works for cleaning de mothed and storage in their fire and moth proof vault. Bailey's Cleaning Works. Phone 890.

Bailey’s Bailey's

Local poultry sale advert with mixed fowl offers

Nice plump hens priced 35 to 45 cents each. Large hens 14 cents per pound. Roosters seven cents per pound. Fryers in all sizes 65 cents for two and 75 cents for two. Fancy eggs brown and white two dozen 35 cents. Also turkeys ducks and guineas. Phone 1175. Adv M18tlic.

Graduation Bags and Hats Ad at 102 West 4th St

Ad notes graduation bags priced from 1.00 to 2.75 with white hats crepes linens and softies offered at 102 West 4th Street under Adv M18tic.

West 4Th St

Doctor office move listed for local practice

Dr McPherson relocates his office from 215 West Third to Dr Haire's office at 306 West Second. Phone number 141 provided for contact in the advertisement.

Bacilla Crochet Cottons At Art Gift Shop Ad

An Adv advertisement for Bacilla Super Crochet Cottons in dark and pastel shades meant for wearing apparel. Promotes fine handiwork yarns at the Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.

Bacilla West 4Th St

From 1.00 to 2.75 White Bats Hat Shoppe Ad

An advertisement for Mrs. B. Lynch Hat Shoppe at 102 West 4th Street promotes white bats that fit, with pricing from $1.00 to $2.75. The ad labels the business as a millinery shop.

Mrs

Galveston Spot Cotton Holds Steady at 11.60

In Galveston on May 18 the spot cotton market remained steady at 11.60 for middling grade, with sales totaling 250 bales as reported by AP.

Galveston

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