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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
6
Robert H. Thieme of Los Angeles marked his 103rd birthday by washing his linen rather than cutting a cake. He has outlived 15 wives and fathered 16 children, reflecting on finding a cute young girl to marry again.
The First Christian Church of Roswell elects Rev Titus as delegate to the World Conference of Christian Reserves in Leicester England August 7 to 12. Titus sails July 29 from New York aboard the SS Britanic with about 1000 delegates. he departs Roswell July 22 and returns early September. Mrs Titus will visit relatives in California during his absence. thirty five nations will send delegates.
Boellner gave a talk on diamonds noting only eight cubic feet have been mined or found worldwide. He said an English firm controls mining and marketing to keep prices high. Cecil Naramore joined as a new member. Officers named for election include S. W. Lodewick president and W. Neely first VP with Amone tt as second VP.
An ad offers fifty dollars cash to purchase an established business in Roswell. The buyout is limited to a few days only, encouraging responses to Box 305-Adv. MI8t3c eel.
First shipment from South Texas for Kentucky Wonder beans arrives, advertised by Anderson Gardens.
The Roswell chapter of the New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association will hold its annual meeting at the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow night at 7 30. Members are urged to attend as officers will be elected and a decision made on whether to hold the alumni party during Institute finals in spring and arrangements for the event.
Washington reports Treasury acts to curb silver coin outflow by tightening secrecy and issuing an embargo on foreign silver imports without license. Nations including Italy China and Mexico face restrictions as global silver prices rise. Morgenthau and Roosevelt authorize the policy to limit entry of coins valued at 110 percent or less of their silver content.
Mrs. Rose Weller advertises Columbine plants bloom ing in gallon containers all colors for sale at 605 North Washington. Alts Record Want Ads bring results.
Coroner’s jury of seven concluded the death of the famed Lawrence of Arabia was accidental. Corporal Ernest Catchpole testified Lawrence swerved his motorcycle on May 13 to avoid a car, colliding with a butcher boy on a bicycle as he rode at speeds from 50 to 160 miles per hour. A lad with the butcher boy said he did not see the automobile.
Juan Ignacio Pombo, a youthful Spanish aviator, flies the Santander over the South Atlantic toward Natal Brazil. He hopes to reach Mexico City to woo Eleana Rivera, a childhood friend from Santander, as his bride. Radio reports confirm he left Santander en route.
Roswell residents learn that local writer and veteran Rocco Muscato of Chicago has three songs published in folios by Stasny Luang Cole Co. and others. Songs include That Angel Pal of Mine and Blue Bennet Sue with full scores and chords. Will Livernash says more songs will be published soon.
Bathurst Gambia West Africa at 1 18 a m G M T he was assured of favorable weather conditions The 21 year old flier expected to negotiate the 1809 mile hop in about 15 hours If forced down short of his goal he believed he might land on the island of Fernando Noronha 259 miles of Natal
Graduation exercises will be held at the L F D school tonight at eight o'clock. It will be the final ceremony under principal Mrs E A Smith who has resigned after 13 years the longest tenure in any county school. J D Shinkle will deliver the address and C M Martin the county superintendent.
Harold Basham delivers the valedictory address as the ceremony proceeds. The remarks honor graduates and mark the completion of the program, with attendees noting the ceremonial moment and the planned diploma distribution.
A classified note offers radio repair by Falcon Electric Service at 125 West Second Street with a No fix no pay policy and 26 years of experience. Call 289 for an ambulance. Free estimates and service quality claimed.
Four listings show furnished or partly furnished units. Includes 410 South Penn address, 204 East Albuquerque, and 312 North Sea with contact numbers for Mrs Elza White and others. Private entrance and adjoining bath noted for bedroom option.
Under the Federal Home Loan Bank plan the interest rate is 7.2 percent per year. Borrowers receive full credit immediately for each payment toward reducing the loan. Interest is charged monthly on unpaid principal and deducted from the payment, with the remainder applied to principal. Equitable Building & Loan Association advertises. Gifts for The Graduate Art Gift Shop. 107 W. 4th St. Open until 6 P. M.
Fort Sill officials aided Survivors at a refugee camp promising three meals daily while the Canadian River threatened the Taylor Home for Boys near Oklahoma City. In Colorado rain caused rockslides derailing trains near Salida and near Brown’s Canyon, injuring four and leaving two missing as crews cleared tracks. The Dallas area faced record floodwater levels while the Trinity River receded. Water levels rose toward danger as more showers were forecast and livestock losses were reported near Greeley.
James J. Russell of Kansas City advertising counselor will address the Roswell Merchants Association at Nickson Coffee Shop Tuesday evening May 28 at 6 50. Dinner at 6 30 followed by an illustrated program for retail merchants and others interested in advertising and merchandising.
The Manilla Serenaders a 10 piece all Filipino band played for a D A V dance tonight and were described as outstanding by several listeners who heard them earlier today in Roswell. They were called one of the best bands ever to perform in the area.
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