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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1934
Page
8
Worn advert style notice requests return of a lost bathrobe suit found between local offices and a street, asking the finder to deliver it to the Record office. The brief item mirrors a typical late 19th or early 20th century town record classified tone.
Rioting on Pacific Coast waterfronts eased as ship owners offered an Olive Branch plan to recognize the International Longshoremen's Association and open joint hiring halls at all ports. Injured were being carried from the scenes as the compromise was considered.
Pedro Bernal was arrested in Mountainair Sunday by deputy sheriff EB. L. "Dude" Peck of Chaves county on a charge of stealing a horse from the Louis Mennecke ranch last September.
A new shop at 107 West 4th Street offers wedding shower gifts and art gifts. The storefront frames a curated selection aimed at celebrants, with decor and personalized presents highlighted for shoppers.
Funeral services for Minnie Lee Groom who died Monday morning were held this afternoon at Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev Jeffcoat of the Church of Christ officiating. The casket bearers were Cecil Pendergrass Vester Spurlock Cecil Cooper and Loyd Gary. Burial is at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing.
Upholstering and repairing services advertised with guarantee. Address listed as 208 East Street. Contact E. E. Hardcastle for work details and pricing. Advertising note from Adv. Matre Record Want Ads indicating results.
Francis John Ridge aged fifty one died this morning at six oclock at St Marys hospital after ten days of illness. A resident for eight years he was a carpenter. Survived by wife two daughters Edith Rollins and Maria McKnight three stepchildren James Joe and Jackie Edith Carrigan one sister Ed Flack Des Plaines Illinois and one brother Charles Rixtge LaMoille Illinois. Funeral plans not set but services and interment likely Thursday. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
National Metal and Supply Corp of Albuquerque and Roswell disclaims responsibility for drafts checks issued by Samuel Zusman or any credit extended to him. Adv notice references M2813x.
Radio repair ad promises fast service and affordable prices with a contact at 289-125 W Second. Falcon Electrical Service emphasizes low costs and prompt turnaround for dead radios.
Two large three year old tulumbines blooming in gallon containers all colors. 25 cents a container. Mrs L H Weller 605 N Washington 26t4e pe jae.
Local note invites firemen and their wives to Roswell and praises the Viva Villa film. It mentions cool conditions in the Ruidoso mountains, summer plans for Roswell residents, Decoration Day closings, flag etiquette, and a light bit about mosquitos and screen tests as the season nears.
Roswell gathered Kiwanis members as fire chiefs and officials praised the city for its cleanliness and a strong department. Mayor’s officers and visiting chiefs from Albuquerque Las Vegas and Socorro hailed Roswell during the state firemen’s convention events. The gathering featured remarks on ladders for the convention and a piano performance by Lee Frazier of Lake Arthur.
The district federal reemployment office has moved to 112 East Fourth Street and can be reached at telephone number 632.
Mr Crawford of Green Valley Market yesterday won the news tip contest by submitting a tip that H B Salee thwarted an attempted holdup. He receives two theatre tickets for A Wednesday and may claim them at The Record office. Yucca Princess management offers daily tickets for the best tip. The coming theatre attractions list Viva Villa Murder in Trinidad Road to Ruin and The Merry Franks with Wallace Beery Aline MacMahon Heather Angel and Victor Jory.
Night Police Chief R M Witherspoon said a motorist reported passing two cars matching the abductor's machines near Kenna New Mexico about midnight. Police initially tied the case to a Sherman Texas prison break but Pawnee Oklahoma officers reportedly did arrest the prisoners there. Chaves county officers patrolled the Roswell Clovis highway until 230 am watching for the stolen car but no trace was found.
Envoys of 1 debtor nations were reminded of installments due June 15 under the Johnson Act. Total debts including arrears near 500 million dollars, viewed against Roosevelt's war debt message. Soviet offer study sparked by a New York ad calling securities a direct obligation of the USSR. Senate action and Moscow reports uncertain as to settlement. The core claim centers on a 187 million dollar loan to Kerensky government.
Miss Maude Kemp head of the Roswell welfare office returned from Kansas City where she attended the National Conference of Social Workers. She told The Record that New Mexico faces relief and unemployment similarly to other areas but with lower per capta relief expenditure and fewer relief reliance. Kemp noted 4000 workers attended from across the U S and abroad, with sessions on general topics and relief programs. She praised the conference as worthwhile and said national leaders aim for a long term plan to address unemployment.
Roswell cleaners meeting at the Chamber of Commerce approved a uniform price schedule. Minimum cleaning and pressing for dresses rose from 75 cents to 1 dollar and trousers from 40 to 50 cents. Men’s suit minimum remained 75 cents. Prices take effect today with all Roswell plants represented.
The largest number of visitors ever is expected at the commencement mall at NMMI this year. Hotels are fully booked for about three weeks and many visitors will stay in private homes. Finals run from June 2 to June 7.
Judge James B. McGhee sentenced Paul Montoya and Gabriela Delgado to 0 days each in county jail for driving a car while intoxicated. They pleaded guilty earlier and the sentence was deferred.
Lake Frazier Lake J Frazier assistant district attorney was ill and confined to his home today.
Will Haegler, once of Roswell and now running a Cimarron Canyon hotel, is in Roswell for a few days. He still wears an arm sling from a recent automobile crash but reports his other injuries have healed.
A fragment notes Harry L. Hopkins as head of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and a key figure in administering New Deal relief. The passage references the agriculture department and Hopkins guiding relief policy during the period.
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