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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
6
A short classified notice advertises hours to open every night until midnight next to Bailey's on M25. The crammed OCR reads Adv. M25t6e with unclear location details.
The plan offers a 7.2 percent annual rate with immediate full credit for every payment toward loan reduction. Interest is charged monthly only on unpaid principal and is deducted from the monthly payment, with the remainder reducing the loan principal. Equitable Building & Loan Association advertisement.
Mrs. Phillips remains ill at home as Grace MacDonald Phillips visits. Gift Shop at 107 W 4th St operates until 6 PM with items for graduates.
R H McClister and family express thanks to friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of their son and brother Donald.
Lassiter's Market advertises best meats in town with free delivery. Located at 616 No Main, contact via phone 998. Advertisement copy emphasizes quality and service.
Loan offer for two years with option to renew. Secured by good collateral. Advertisement appears under classified notices in McClenny district.
A joint committee from all Roswell veterans organizations has been appointed to arrange a Memorial Day program here but no plans have been announced yet.
The 100 Baby Picture Display at Hudson Studio becomes a real exhibit featuring Ros well and Pecos Valley Beauties. An advertisement notes it is worth your time to copy and enlarge a specialty display, promising a unique visual showcase.
The American Legion Auxiliary Roswell junior members conducted a poppy sale with veterans at Ft. Bayard making the poppies. Proceeds benefit needy veterans and 80 percent stay in Roswell and vicinity. Committee led by Mrs. M. C. Martin with Mrs. S. P. Hannifan Mrs. B. F. Kelly and Mrs. O. E. Liston.
In Santa Fe on May 25 the Poppy Day drive began after a weather delay. About 2,000 poppies were planned for sale. Governor Clyde Tingley received his first bedside visitor, Mary Margaret Chapman, who sold him a poppy as he convalesced from influenza and was expected to return to the office next week.
The Roswell Federal Housing Administration committee met with J W Duffin assistant state director to discuss plans for National Housing Day observance on June 15. No definite plans announced. Mrs Grace T Bear ill with flu at 1310 N Main.
No softball games will be played tonight due to both teams in postponed matches being unable to field. An effort was made to reschedule some games, but neither postponed pairing could compete this evening.
A jury returned a six o'clock verdict in favor of Pete Gomez against J E Senn for 500 dollars in a case arising from the death of Gomez and the automobile collision involving Miguel Gomez. The Armijo vs Jeffries 20,000 dollar suit aims to pay for the same accident. Judge McGhee sentenced Vernon Burke to one year in the state penitentiary for supplying liquor to a girl under 16. Roy Ogden vs Opa Pirkle, insurance settlement, is the last case on the term’s docket.
The New Mexico state police force was organized with Chief E. J. House and 27 policemen, plus three office staff, totaling 30. The department is divided into 12 districts with two officers each, plus two plain clothes rovers. Assigned districts include Santa Fe, Raton, Tucumcari, Vaughn, Clovis, Roswell, Carlsbad, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Lordsburg, Socorro, Albuquerque, Gallup, with officers listed for each area and two reserve officers. They will receive new automobiles when delivery occurs.
Lewis W. Hammond commander of the Roswell Chapter DAV will give the Memorial Day address at Hagerman May 30 at 10 a.m. The program will be held in the Hagerman schoolhouse and is open to the public.
Memorial Day observance prompts Roswell merchants to close all business houses for the entire day Thursday May 30. The closing committee of the Merchants Association unanimously recommends public support and urges planning purchases accordingly.
Funeral services were held for 13 year old Romin Hasler who drowned while swimming in Comanche Draw fifteen miles east of Roswell. Rev Julian Atwood conducted the service at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Southern Baptist assistance. Interment followed at South Park. The coroner’s inquest ruled accidental drowning. Survived by parents C D Hasler and five brothers and four sisters. The family had moved to Roswell ten days earlier from Leveland Texas.
The Roswell Laundry Co installed a Butler Filter in its Dry Cleaning Dept to clarify cleaning solvent. Silk dresses will come out clearer as they are washed in clear solvent, marking another efficiency and service upgrade for customers.
Romana Elisia Cobos aged six months, only child of Mr and Mrs Roman Cobos, died Friday evening at the family home 505 East Albuquerque. Services set for 3:30 Saturday at St John’s Catholic Church with Father Eubald presiding. Burial will be in South Park, Schuler's Funeral Home directing.
Betty Jean Shanon infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burt P. Shanon of 109 West Tenth Street died early this morning. Funeral services were held at four this afternoon with Rev. H. M. Reeves officiating. Burial followed at South Park under Schuler's Funeral Home supervision.
The day’s submissions include Walden Bassett of 70S South Michigan filing lawn, premises and first year development of new grounds entries and Mrs J Bennett Allison of 606 North Missouri submitting a climbing roses entry.
Roswell high school hosts summer sessions in mathematics history and English. Students must report by 8 30 Monday morning to enroll and attend.
In Hot Springs New Mexico on May 25 AP reports the preliminary hearing for S C Brewton former Santa Rosa rancher charged with murder in the dancehall fire death of Robert Davis aged 45 is postponed to June 1 due to district attorney Fred Nicholas absence. Brewton’s son son in law and brother from Hereford Texas arrived and bond arrangements were made for his release from Hillsboro jail where he was held.
George Higenbotham and family who have lived here for eight months have departed for an extended visit in East Texas.
The Roswell ball club management aims to arrange a Memorial Day game next Thursday. Troop 1 Meets Thirteen Scouts gathered at the Scout hut for a drill, games, and songs after a Scout Oath and Laws emphasis.
Washington May 25 AP Administration leaders fear President Roosevelt invited trouble for his legislative program by vowing to veto any measure with a cash bonus rider. Advisers worry opponents may join with the bonus bloc to attach a cash payment rider to administration bills.
In Santa Fe on May 25, Dudley Frank, ex FERA New Mexico head, resumes duties as FERA special field agent in Washington. Clinton P. Anderson and Jen Rowland will assume their new roles locally and at the same time. Mrs. Alice Clements, Martin S. Uhman, and Earl E. Watson stay in Santa Fe until the transfer is finalized.
Dr. M. B. Culpepper of Carlsbad was named president of the New Mexico State Medical Association with Carlsbad chosen as the 1926 convention city. Dr. George J. Jones of Clovis was elected vice president and Dr. L. B. Cohenour of Albuquerque named secretary treasurer. Dr. H. A. Miller of Clovis selected as AMA delegate with Dr. W. R. Lovelace of Albuquerque as alternate.
Marriage licenses were issued this morning to J Buck Dor an and Ruby Marley, both of Lovington, and to Dan Pruett of Milne land, N M, and Etha L Taylor of Lovington.
Paris reports the Bank of France boosted its discount rate from 3 to 4 percent to defend gold reserves and the franc. It marks the second rise in three days and is meant to curb speculation and tighten money, effective Monday as authorities seek to stem further outflows.
A coroner's jury ruled 13 year old Romin Hasler died by accidental drowning after the body was recovered from Corfi manche Draw at 3 15 pm by sheriffs forces following an air search. The inquest at Talmage mortuary was before Justice L L Johnson with a six member jury. Funeral services were conducted today by Talmage Mortuary.
Las Cruces May 25 AP Construction of several campus buildings and improvements is planned if a PWA loan of 256000 is secured by the New Mexico Aggies board of regents. Proposed projects include an administration building student social center home economics building laboratory extension and an expansion to the engineering building.
Swiss customs officials said eight German monoplanes flew over Schaffhausen on May 22 at high altitude making licenses unreadable and four aircraft over Gottlieben at low altitude with unclear identities. A protest to Berlin was anticipated.
Santa Fe police chief Tom Delgado and District Attorney David Chavez announced the arrest of Adelaide Rivera and Nazario Rivera, breaking a ring that had pilfered items from parked cars in Santa Fe. The arrests were reported May 25.
London reports Berlin insists that any return to the League of Nations hinge on Germany’s rights to retain colonies, a stance outlined after Sir Eric Phipps questioned Von Neurath in Berlin. Britain aims to move quickly to address Hitler’s points and restore participation.
In the 60th Withers mile at Belmont Park Rosemont defeated Omaha, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, with Plat Eye finishing third in a field of nine. William Woodward owns Omaha, while William Du Pont owns Rosemont and Mrs Payne Whitney owns Plat Eye.
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