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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1933

Page

8

Thorson and Scarritt Families Leave for Kansas City

Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Thorson and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Scarritt depart by car for Kansas City. Thorson will attend the Boy Scout Council meeting. Scarritt couple visit friends and relatives and plan to go to Chicago for the World Fair exhibits. They expect to return in two weeks.

Kansas City P. V. Thorson Edward Scarritt Thorson Boy Scout Council Scarritt

Art Gift Shop Ad Seeks Sewing Supplies and Gifts

Here is a small ad offering sewing items and gift-ready projects. It promotes Monacren luncheon sets card ig covers searts vanity sets pillow cases bed spreads art blocks and children's items at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street.

West 4Th St Adv

Visiter From Clovis Visits Mrs. Craig

Mrs Roscoe Pearce of Clovis is visiting Mrs F H Craig. Pearce and Craig plan to spend the remainder of the week in Ruidoso.

Clovis Roscoe Pearce F. H. Craig Meearce

No Improvement Shown by Ana Wiseley

Bo Wiseley remains in critical condition after two days of no rest and no significant improvement. Reports indicate steady decline with little or no improvement.

Ana Bo Wiseley Mr.ley

Roswell Shopping Spree Involves Hagerman Residents

Hagerman resident Mrs J A Hedges and her mother Mrs A A McIntosh were seen shopping in Roswell yesterday. The pair visited downtown stores and patrons noted their casual attire and cordial greetings.

J. A. Hedges A. A. McIntosh Roswell

Mrs Halley Visit Ties Roswell to Carlsbad Family

Mrs. BR. L. Halley and Mrs. R. L. Halley are in Roswell from Carlsbad visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Purdy and family.

Mrs BR. L. Halley R. L. Halley Roswell Carlsbad Will Purdy

Old Mission Beauty Shoppe Ad

A compact beauty shop advertisement promises permanents fingerwaves sham-poos and manicures. Operators are described as competent with contact at 219 North Main and phone 182Adv. M24tfe.

Old Mission Beauty N. Main

Genuine Philco Transtone Car Radio Advertisement

Imagine a genuine Philco Transtone car radio offered at 29 95 installed. Falcons Electric Service provides the 8 tube performance. Phone 289 Adv M20tfe

Philco Falcons Electric Service

Regular WBA meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m

The regular meeting of W B A will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the 00 0 F Mau.

F. Mau

For Sale Quality Items on Vaughn Highway

Advert shows items for sale at Ramon Vaughn highway. Listing mentions B. Johnston as contact. Minute note indicates advertising code M19130x.

Ramon Vaughn Highway B. Johnston

Good Meals 35c Meal Ticket 5 25 for 21 Meals

Advertisement notes meal pricing and tickets for Mrs. E C Richmond at 408 North Richardson. Meals offered at 35 cents each with a five dollar twenty five cent ticket for twenty one meals. Local ad reflects period food program details.

E. C. Richmond North Richardson Alett

Up and Down the Main Drag Ad Man Satire

A column notes the barren west side of North Penn near the 760 block, church views on beer, Iowa girls preferring drinkers, Scout Exec Thorson’s car bearing burn near Railroad Mountain, and a judge questioning a pickpocket’s claim that he kept detectives busy.

the Ad Man North Penn Thorson Scout Executive Fame Kansas City Studebaker Roswell

State U. to Spend Less on Athletics at UNM

The University of New Mexico will spend $14,000 next year on athletics, $3,000 less than this year. Football budgets drop from $10,709 to $9,500 while basketball falls from $2,500 to $1,300 and general expenses from $2,290 to $2,000. Track and field rise from $625 to $1,300. The football schedule loses one game but basketball remains the same. Four or five track meets are planned.

Albuquerque N. M University of New Mexico

Arizona Believes in Local Products Card Copperanouncement

H B Cooley received notice of Phoenix Union High School graduation for Benjamin Dawson Cooley, printed on copper. Merchants Meeting May 30 invites all merchants to a court room gathering next Tuesday where Ralph E. Davy will explain the eight hour law provisions.

H. B. Cooley Phoenix Union High School Benjamin Dawson Cooley Arizona Cooley Ralph E. Davy

Brotherhood Club Banquet and Talks At First Christian Church

The Brotherhood Club of the First Christian Church held its monthly meeting and banquet in the church annex with about thirty present. A.M. Freeman spoke on Do Present Day Sermons Appeal to Men, J. Q. Cummins on Should Sunday Evening Services Be Discontinued, and Wil Purdy questioned whether other organizations take the place of the church. Special music was provided by Will Hortensstein, George Huffman, and Arc Dawson. Mrs. J. Q. Cummins supervised serving by The Women's Bible Class.

Brotherhood Club The First Christian Church Christian Church A.M. Freeman Honda School J. Q. Cummins Wil Purdy Will Hortenstein George Huffman Arc% Dawson

Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop Ad

A brief vintage ad notes Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop promoting new fashion items labeled as Platinum ftips with a focus on modern styling. The listing provides a contact phone number 484 for inquiries.

Torward Yucca Beauty Service White Fedg

Dexter Postmaster J M McNeil Visits Roswell

Dexter postmaster J M McNeil, newly appointed to the Dexter office, was in Roswell today on business.

Dexter J. M. McNeil Roswell

Infant of Standfer Dies at St Marys Hospital

The infant of Mr and Mrs Thomas Standfer died at 2 00 this morning at St Marys Hospital The baby was born last night and lived only a short time The Standfers have lived on the de Bremond arm for the past year coming here from Artesia Short services were held this afternoon under the direction of By num Ballard Funeral Home

Thomas Standfer St. Mary’s Hospta Standfer de Bremond Artesia Bynum-Ballard Funeral Home

Jr. & M. Have Fits in Good Shoes

The brief item notes a lively contest over footwear, highlighting the clash between Jr. and M. in a local goods market. It emphasizes unusual enthusiasm for shoe choices and the spirited exchange surrounding a small retail dispute.

Permanent Wave Ady M24t clues at 103 North Sea Avenue

Ady M24t at 103 North Sea Avenue advertises a balance of the week rate of 1.75 dollars for permanent wave services offered by Billie Lee.

North Sea Avenue Billie Lee Ady

Old timer Major Toulouse visits Roswell on Pecos business

Major J. H. Toulouse, longtime state figure, is in Roswell today from his Albuquerque home attending to Pecos valley affairs.

J. H. Toulouse Roswell Albuquerque Pecos Valley

Memorial Day Observed in Roswell Next Tuesday

Next Tuesday May 30 observes Memorial or Decoration Day in Roswell with city bank closures as usual.

Roswell

Memorial Pay Wreaths Offered At Cobean Stationery Shop

An advertisement for Memorial Pay wreaths in many price ranges from Cobean Stationery Shop urges customers not to forget May 30th.

Cobean Stationery Shop

Water Shortage Hits Eastern New Mexico Ranges

Drought strains water conditions in eastern New Mexico with streams low and hot winds drying moisture from the range. Precipitation this year totaled 1.14 inches, far below the normal 34 inches.

New Mexico

Roswell Advertising Club Holds Luncheon

At the Nickson Hotel the Roswell Advertising Club elected Hinton Wilmot to membership. C M Taylor gave a talk titled Helpful Hints From a Newspaper Shop. Arrangements were made for officer installation on June 7.

Ad Club Roswell

Smoke House promotes Lee Cream 40e Quart

A brief ad notes Smoke House offering Lee Cream 40e quart, inviting readers to try it. The line suggests a grocery or shop promotion aiming to attract customers with a featured quantity and product name.

Smoke House

Love to Return Home to Monument New Mexico

T C Love, who has been in Roswell for several days on business, will depart tonight for his home in Monument New Mexico.

T. C. Love Monument Roswell New Mexico

Memorial Day Spray Ad From Cobean Stationery Shop

A Memorial Day spray advertisement from Cobean Stationery Shop notes May 80th as an appropriate tribute for graves. The ad references graves and memorial items offered by the shop in a period voice.

Cobean Stationery Shop

Better Tee Cream Made Fresh Daily 40c Quart

An advertisement notes fresh daily cream from Better Tee Cream stands offered at 40 cents per quart alongside a Smoke House advertisement.

Miss Williams and Miss Pozier Spotted in Roswell Visit

Miss Alice Williams a teacher in New Mexico and Miss Madge Pozier were seen shopping in Roswell today during a trip from Elk. The two young women were reported by local observers to be enjoying a casual day in the city.

Alice Williams N. Mex Madge Pozier Roswell Elk

Toasted Tortillias Delicacies Reach Local Grocers Daily

Toasted Tortillias Delicious grows in popularity with daily availability at grocers and confectioners and direct sales by Mrs Ann Johnson and Mrs Fay Porter. Phone 657 Adv M24t4c.

Ann Johnson Fay Porter

Money Wanted Loans on Roswell Homes with 8 Percent

Money seekers advertise for first mortgages on Roswell residences and suburban property at three to five years. They promise 8 percent semi annual interest and note rates are coming down. Security Finance Co J R Daughtry manager 216 17 J P White bids Ady M24t4c.

Roswell Security Finance. CO J. R. Daughtry Mer J.P. White Ady

Save The Difference Try Our High Grade Ice Cream

An advertisement urges customers to try a premium ice cream priced at 40e per quart from Smoke House with a brief promotional line.

Meet Races of the World at Chicago Century of Progress

Chicago hosts the Hall of Living Races of Man at the Century of Progress exposition featuring over 100 figures. The display includes modern and prehistoric humans such as a Blackfoot member, Rajputana women, Java Ape man, Heidelberg man, Neanderthal man, a Solomon Islander, and Polynesian figures by Malvina Hoffman.

Chicago Plains Rajputana India John M. Schliesser Hollywood Java Heidelberg Malvina Hoffman

Cadets Gift Watches to New Mexico Military Institute Officers

Cadets at the New Mexico Military Institute will present Gruen-Guild watches to officers above the rank of captain as a year end gift. Receivers include Colonel R. Harris Lieut Col J. W. Sweatt Maj E. L. Lusk Jr Maj C. D. Fuller and others. The presentation occurs during finals at the Institute with watches on display in Huff Jewelry Store window. This marks the second time in three years Gruen-Guild watches have been chosen for this honor.

New Mexico Military Institute R. Harris J. W. Sweatt E. L. Lusk Jr C. D. Fuller L. B. Rep

Memorial Day Wreaths for Graves at Cobean Station

Memorial Day wreaths available for May 30th graveside decor. Cycas ruscus and dahlia sprays offered for grave decoration at Cobean Station ery Shop Adyv. M24t4c.

Cobean Stationery Shop

Grass fire reported on Ninth Street between Main and Richardson

The fire department received a call to a small grass fire at Ninth Street between Main and Richardson at 1 45 today. No damage was reported.

Ninth Street Main and Richardson

Daughtry Insurance Agency Ad in White Building

Local Ad notes Daughtry Insurance Agency at 216 17 White Building offering all kinds of insurance and bonds with complete service. Phone listed as 01. Adv. mentions March 23 message.

Daughtry Insurance Agency

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ED Williams Hagerman Www B. A Gross-Miller Grocery Co Iowa State U Green Guild Huff's Jewelry Store Joan Blondell Ferguson Marcia Ferguson Judd Brooks Cornwall al Jolson Princess Fine Brotherhood Club Stncheon Toulouse Drouth Continues Bela “Dracula” Lugesi the Fresh Air Theatre John Boles Lupe Velez Edwin Carewe Count Leo Tolstoy Buck Jones Praetorians Legal Reserve Life Insurance J. B. Savage State Mgr Roswell Typewriter Co N. Main Phope Majestic Ginsberg “Music CO 205 N. Main Everything Musical Ginsberg Musical Revue A. G&g Kers Purdy Electric Co Main St Frigidaire Service Price Dukeminier Westinghouse Westinghouse Mystery Radio Octavvus Roy Cohen NBC Network Link's Music Co Purdy
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