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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
2
The city plans to place South Park Cemetery under the park system by the next Memorial Day and maintain it as other parks are kept. City officials praise the overall maintenance of the parks and commit to continued upkeep.
The era's grim outlook shows Belgium's surrender seen as unpardonable, yet Allied forces still hold many paths to victory though Paris and England face grave risks. Memorial Day will be observed nationwide, with New Mexico and Roswell taking part as Iceland's example of resilience is praised in Rotarian Magazine.
Linda Morton faces mixed feelings between romance with Dr. Bill Blaine and devotion to her son Mickey. After a perilous rooftop incident at Titan Tower, she clashes with garageman Steve Hubbard whose charm grows as he helps her. A chance meeting with journalist Mr Avon alters her view as she navigates love, loyalty, and social pressures.
Mrs. W. R. Vance of the Berrendo section died in Sayre Oklahoma while tending her ailing father. Her husband and son were summoned to Sayre and stayed with her at the time of death. Funeral services will be held in Sayre, her former home.
The Santa Fe System carloadings for the week ending May 25, 1940 totaled 18 185, down from 19 845 in 1939, with 5 192 received from connections, up from 4 945. Total cars moved were 23 377, down from 24 790. The preceding week saw 24 301 Santa Fe cars. Also notes record want ads, electrification disputes in Mos Quero, a resumed Kenna oil drill after a year suspension, and local Ninth District battle under a new preferential primary system for district attorney.
The district pits J. C. Compton against E. T. Hensley Jr. in a sharp attorney clash following the county convention. Vying for the job, the rivals are described as seasoned lawyers and skilled politicians, promising a dramatic contest likely influenced by Miles- Tingley alignments.
Dan Luther Edwards discusses Hebrews 7 25 and the continual work of intercession. He urges believers to emulate Christ by praying for others, not self, extending supplication to all mankind as God uses intercession to affect the world.
Mr and Mrs C W Wood moved from La Junta Colorado to Roswell arriving yesterday. Mr Wood becomes assistant manager at the Montgomery Ward store in town.
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