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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
6
An old laboratory report touts a vapor automatic gas saver that allegedly delivers 66 miles per gallon. The ad promises broad compatibility, claims 500 percent efficiency, and offers a free sample to invite trial. Provide your address and car name to receive one.
Mr and Mrs Leon di Lorenzo came Saturday from Santa Fe to bring their two boys Lucius and David who will visit for several weeks here with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Lucius Dills, after which the di Lorenzos returned to Santa Fe.
Sheriff Perry Bean escorted Don Blevins and Vernon Burke to the state penitentiary in Santa Fe. Blevins, convicted last week of selling one neat cattle without owner permission, received 5 years. Burke pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and received 1 year.
Roswell Rotary Club cancels this week meeting due to Memorial Day observance with all city businesses closed. President Thorn ton Boswell announced the cancellation this morning.
The Alamogordo Black Sox beat the Roswell Black Eagles 8 to 0 at Thorne Park yesterday afternoon in a colored teams baseball clash.
Art Gift Shop at 107 W. 4th St offers needle work and crochet cottons with options to take on mountain trips. Open until 6 P M. Adv Mt?
Mrs. Polk Gray of northeast Hagerman died at 1 30 A M Monday at St Marys hospital after a week of illness. She came from Stonewall Texas five years ago and is survived by seven children at home and her parents Mr and Mrs Wm H Buntin of Stonewall. Funeral services were Monday at Schulers Funeral Home with Rev Julian Atwood in charge and burial at South Park with Schulers directing.
The AP roundups trading data for May 27 lists numerous stocks with quoted closing figures and fractional changes on the New York Stock Exchange. Notable names include Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Electric, United States Steel, and Westinghouse, among others, with varied price points and small percentage moves.
On May 27 1930s trading amid European gold standard tensions US stocks held despite caution. The market opened hesitantly then firmed with some gains in Allied Chemical American Crystal Sugar Fox Film and several others while most steels oils and motors stayed quiet. Bonds rose slightly and utilities led modestly higher. volume was 822255 shares.
AP dispatch from Kansas City lists cattle calves and hogs with top prices and ranges. Hogs 3,000 head, top 9.70 for 210-250 lb, packing sow range 7.50 to 8.75. cattle 13,000 with steers 9.75 to 13.50, heifers 8.75 to 11.25, cows 6.75 to 8.25, feeders 7.00 to 10.00. sheep 14,000 with spring lambs 8.25 to 9.00, best over 7.00, yearlings 5.00 to 6.25, ewes 2.75 to 3.75.
New Orleans on May 27 reports spot cotton closing five points lower at middling 12.40 with sales totaling 509 bales.
New York cotton traders saw a quiet session with irregular price moves. July futures rallied on demand while later months faced pressure. October slipped from 11.85 to 11.77 as liquidation and the Schechter Poultry ruling weighed. Futures closed barely steady with mixed shifts. July 11.97. October 11.70. December 11.71. Spot middling priced at 12.30.
Chicago grain and livestock markets show wheat at May 86 5/8 and July 87 5/8, corn May 83 3/4 and September 71 1/8, oats May 37 1/2, rye May 50 5/8, barley May 48, lard May 13.52 and July 18.00, tis May 17.25 and July 14.142.
AP report lists closing figures on diverse issues including Amoco Am 58, G and E 1A 24 7/8, Am Maracaibo 15/16, Am Sup Power 1/8, Ark Nat Gas A 1 1/8, City Service 2 1/4, Humble Oil 68, Newmont Min 51 3/4, Gulf Oil Pa 71, Penn Road 2 1/4, Texan Oil 6 1/2, and others.
In Boston on May 27 the domestic wool market showed prices mostly near the high ends of last week’s ranges. Demand slackened slightly late in the week, and quotation advances were less pronounced than over the prior weekend, though confidence remained high due to exceptionally good clearance of old clipped wool in the past three weeks.
Treasury 4 1/4s listed for 47-52 at 116.17 and Home Owners 4g at 100.26. Federal Farm Mortgage 3s trade around 49 at 101.30 and 3 1/4s at 64, priced 103.25.
The Supreme Court reversed the Second Circuit on 17 counts of violating the live poultry code in the Schechter case while affirming the overturning of convictions on two counts related to minimum wage and maximum hour provisions. Senators and representatives commented on the implications, noting uncertainty and potential for new legislation. The decision leaves the NRA debate and regulatory approach in flux as lawmakers consider next steps.
The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion reported a Saturday poppy sale raising $205, the largest sum in years. Adele Kelly and Joyce Sanders led the top fundraising team, with Jean Wheeler and Mildred Tiedman close behind. many volunteers supported the effort.
A joint committee from Roswell service organizations meets tonight to plan the Memorial Day program on Thursday. The American Legion group includes Dick Gardner as chairman with Chris Schnedar and Glen Laing. D A V members Thomas H. Finch as chairman with Jimmy Montgomery and Jack Anderson. V F W with C J Neis as chairman and other members not learned.
Open every night until midnight next to Bailey's in a Ra ht Record Want Ad listing. The notice promotes dining and location for ads seeking results.
Donald R. Richberg head of the NRA board and Stanley Reed solicitor general declined comment after reviewing the court decision. They moved aside to study the ruling as reports called it a complete defeat. Government officials planned conferences to determine next steps while the House Ways and Means Committee prepared to read the decision.
Oliver Pearson, a respected elder in the Roswell Cottonwood area, died at his Lake Arthur district home. He arrived in Pecos Valley in February 1599 and lived in the East Grand Plains and Cottonwood districts before moving west of Lake Arthur. Survived by daughter Mrs Laura Watson and sons Oscar and Clarence Pearson, all of Artesia. Funeral at Talmage Memorial Chapel tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with Rev Austin D Crile. interment at South Park.
In district court the last case today was Roy Ogden vs Opal Pirkle guardian over a 555.25 insurance settle. At 2 30 evidence finished and counsel to argue. A separate verdict at 9 30 Saturday found for defendants in Joe Armijo vs C M Jeffries Russell Byall Emilio Robles with a 20 000 damages claim for a fatal car crash on the Roswell Dexer highway. Jury of Murphree Hess Brown Goodnight Holmes Elliott Dudley Roney Johnson Bear Hyatt Bird.
Cadet C. C. Means of N.M.M.I. who suffered a serious head injury in polo practice last Tuesday is reported to be showing continued improvement this morning. His condition is encouraging and it is believed he will be fully recovered in time.
FOR RENT one room furnished house with Lea shade trees electric refrigeration hardwood floors and nice furniture. Only $35. Available about June 3. Apply 114 W Alameda. FOR SALE modern five room home good location. Reasonable. 409 West Tilden.
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