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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record lists its office details and staff including Grace T. Uean, L. Scarr, Don Wilkins, and E. Mason. It notes publication is by Record Publishing Company with Associated Press membership and advertising rates furnished on request. Subscription costs are shown for New Mexico residents with annual and monthly rates.
The Las Vegas Optic notes January 1934 motor vehicle deaths rose nearly 17 percent from January 1933, nearing 1931’s high fatality level. It argues drivers and authorities share responsibility, cites three factors: laws, driver licensing, and car defects, and criticizes New Deal propaganda links to Christianity.
The Albuquerque Journal reports the New Mexico relief department urging renewed pressure for increased direct relief. It compares current $200,000 monthly aid with Texas Panhandle programs totaling $2,670,000 for materials and $400,000 monthly for labor, arguing employment and construction relief would better serve the state across its 31 counties.
A fragmentary editorial voice denounces bootlegging as harming government revenue and public health while rebuking puritanical crackdowns. The long excerpt then shifts to a literary synopsis of Owen Johnsons The Sympse ss featuring Barbara Browne, her protective father, and a struggle between independence and marriage to Rance.
Tommy White writes of Camp Bullis Texas marking the first anniversary of Company 881 on May 28 1933. About fifty of the original two hundred remain as others left for jobs or were phased out. The piece lauds the men as the cream of the crop in athletics work and spirit and notes departures and hopes for future success led by David Lawson who departs for Shamrock Texas seeking a dream break.
The column links New Mexico and Pecos Valley to two major developments: the Century of Progress reopening in Chicago with New Mexico participation funded by Gov. Andy Hockenhull, and the NRA debate sparked by Clarence Darrow. It notes cost of living trends, local relief spending, and a Clovis labor meeting supporting a sales tax as just compensation for public schooling.
The piece discusses rising visitor interest in New Mexico National Monuments like El Morro, noting the human inscriptions as the main appeal. It also warns against political pressure on schools, mentions the Taylor grazing district bill, the Navajo reservation expansion, and potential land swaps to protect state schools amid federal leasing trends.
Secretary of the Interior Howard L. Ickes addresses national leaders of the Presbyterian church, outlining policy directions and seeking guidance on shared public responsibilities. He emphasizes cooperation between government and church groups on social welfare and community service initiatives.
Rev Roy L Smith offers compact counsel urging readers to seek gratitude and peace inside the heart, implying poverty in deeds without inner reflection. He advises trust in friends as a cue to assess conduct and suggests singing at the first hint of hope to reveal light.
A 14 member Navajoya Camp Fire group from Plainview Texas traveled by private bus through Roswell yesterday afternoon en route to Ruidoso for a week of outing. Miss Teresa Stockton and Miss Velma Slimmons led the group noting funds were raised by plays and candy sales. Names in the party included Jean Gosney Valera Speck Virginia Heard Virginia Mitchel Winefred Warren Shelby Mitchell Doris Smith Eleanor Stockton Else Hartley Margaret Green Charlie Burl Espy and Minnie Jo Hoosier.
Laura Knupp Stilwell is named administratrix of the estate of Charles Johnston Stilwell deceased. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Chaves County Clerk within one year from the appointment date for legal action to proceed. Judge C Hii presides in the matter.
The note explains sending winter garments to Bailey's Cleaning Works for De Mothed cleaning and storage in a fire and moth proof vault. Bailey's Cleaning Works provides phone contact for service.
Auction note offers a late model Ford V-8 truck for sale. The address listed is 221 East Second Street with advertisement code M15tfc.
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