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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
8
Pastor Evangelist Roy L Benton spoke Tuesday night at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 105 South Sea Avenue outlining the war began in Heaven theme in a series of Bible lectures. He announced the Wednesday topic Coming of the Prince of Peace and invited all to attend.
Roswell Auto Co offers two power washers to serve customers this weekend with a clean car special. Phone number 5-2913c listed for service.
A friendly nudge invites patrons to Monk's Bright Spot for Chicken in the Rough and Schultz beer options in bottles cans and on draught during the 5 29th period. The note promotes a casual tavern experience with classic pub fare.
An ad from Roswell Auto Co promotes a wheel aligning service claiming to correct wandering cars. Contact number 5-2913c is listed for service inquiries.
The Harry Mulroy Service Station at Eth and Main invites drivers to have their cars washed and greased. Call ahead at the station’s number for appointments and pricing details.
Burnett Realty Co advertises a quick sale including hotel property furniture grocery fixtures. Describes well located lots suited for modern apartments or duplexes and bargains on houses. Address 402 1/2 Main Street with phone 5-2713c and number 390.
Roswell Auto states Guaranteed Tires will provide promised service with no questions asked if the tire fails to meet expectations. The claim emphasizes customer satisfaction and assurance on tire performance and coverage.
An advertisement touts Udga Tablets containing bismuth to coat the stomach lining and ease ulcer pains caused by excess acid. It claims relief for digestion, gas, heartburn, and burning sensations, with a money back guarantee and availability at Roswell Drug Co. and other drug stores.
A new church at 1200 West Alameda at Alameda and Ohio, erected by Faith Tabernacle Church, will be opened and dedicated on Sunday June 9 with revival services led by Pastor Rev Cecil Roberts. Memorial Day flowers contact 275 Glovers. 5-25t5c.
Memorial Day trip promotion for Budweiser at Anns Night Club encouraging visits on a holiday weekend. Details emphasize a drinking venue and branded beer in a nightclub setting. No specific dates beyond Memorial Day mentioned.
H B Allred, infant son of Mr Homer Allred and Mrs Allred, died yesterday afternoon in Roswell. Brief funeral services were held and interment was at South Park under Talmage Mortuary. The Allreds are long time Roswell residents.
Funeral services for James Thomas Johnson aged sixty three a resident of the community for eighteen years were held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Talmage Memorial Chapel with Bill Gipson of Stanton Texas in charge. The casket bearers were W E Dollahan D F Dwyer J T Elkins James Cox Clarence Cisco and A C Massey. Interment was made at South Park.
An old classified style notice advertises Memorial Day flowers at Glovers with a phone number 275 and a prompt to check car alignment equipment from Bear Alignment for safety and possible life or death matters. It mentions Amonett's and the post office across the street. A marriage license is listed for Miles Howard Berliner and Margaret Elizabeth Lee, with locations Albuquerque and Espanola.
Local ad promotes ready to plant tomato cabbage hot and sweet peppers sweet potato plants and eggplant from Anderson's Gardens. The brief notice invites gardeners to visit the nursery for new season stock and planting essentials.
The Eastern New Mexico Area Council will open Camp Wehinahpay in the Sacramento Mountains near Weed on July 28 for two one week sessions July 28 to August 4 and August 4 to 11 with a possible third period. Troop based camping, free registration for leaders with eight Scouts, daily rate of five dollars, health inspections, and a doctor or nurse on site are planned. Kenneth Eisler heads the camp with Sam Henry as assistant director.
Firefighters quelled a morning blaze on a vacant lot by 909 South Sea, near Hubert Staggs home. Old tires bedding and lumber caught fire but were extinguished with no injuries reported.
Memorial Day special at Nickson Cocktail Lounge features Budweiser on offer from May 29. The event advertises a local drinking spot with a holiday theme and a promotional beer selection.
R Covington files for a five room frame house at 100 North Atkinson costing about 2000. R W Cullen plans a four room house from old lumber at the rear of 508 East 2nd priced between 150 and 200 dollars.
Classified ad notes a 1939 Plymouth coach for sale at 40 percent off with terms. Seller Carl Johnson is quoted as "of course." The notice is a concise vehicle sale brief from a historic newspaper fragment.
Advertisement notes available items including children’s slacks and sun suits in sizes 1 to 10 from Art Gift Shop located at 107 West Fourth Street, with a Roswell Typewriter Co. office supply mention at 215 North Main Street and phone 674 5-29130.
A short item notes Budweiser from Bob's Night Club as the drink of choice for a Memorial Day trip. It references a 5 29 date and mentions Roswell Auto Co and N M M I Finals with unspecified preparations for prompt service.
Fresh vegetables gathered daily from our garden. English peas new beets turnips parsley radishes leaf and head lettuce mustard greens green onions rhubarb and asparagus. Andersons Gardens advert.
An advertisement for Amonett's urges readiness to surrender to fashionable run over heels. It notes the Post Office across the street as a nearby landmark. The fragment signals a local retail promo tone with eye catching wording.
A Memorial Day note from the Cantina reflecting on enduring service and remembrance. The piece honors veterans and the community, emphasizing gratitude and shared memories across generations. It frames the day as a communal acknowledgment of sacrifice and unity.
Roswell Auto Co advertises a wheel aligning machine that can show if wheels and axles need adjusting. The note emphasizes visual confirmation of alignment as a selling point.
A Memorial Day trip tip highlights Berry's Cafe as a essential stop or gathering point. The brief notes a recommended stop for travelers seeking nourishment or rest during holiday travel.
The Roosevelt Garner split continues in Texas and Montana as delegates move toward unpledged or specific candidates. Dewey leads with 150 pledged and semi pledged, Taft 0, Vandenberg 38, MacNider 22, Capper 18, McNary 10, and 501 votes needed for nomination. Uninstructed delegates count rises to 625, with Arkansas and Illinois at large picks upcoming. Willkie's write ins surface in New Jersey while Landon hosts talks with Willkie amid convention chatter.
Santa Fe New Mexican reports sale of the 91 year old daily to Frank C. Rand Jr president of Examiner Publishing Company which publishes Santa Fe's morning paper. The retiring team pass on duties to Rand and Oscar S. Staufer remains as publisher until June 1.
A novelty program entertained attendees at the Advertising Club luncheon. Bruce Poorbaugh, president, presided over the gathering as members discussed plans and heard remarks on the Memorial Day trip and the Gilkeson Cocktail Lounge venue.
Brief note from Arias Cafe inviting Memorial Day visitors to plan a trip. Reads like a local cafe promotion with casual mention of the holiday, location context, and a simple call to visit during the weekend.
In Police Court R. Thompson was fined ten dollars for drunkenness as the court imposed punishment.
Local cafe Dinty Moore's promotes Memorial Day themed drinks and light meals aimed at travelers, offering cold beverages and quick bites for holiday plans. The notice highlights convenience for road trips and roadside stops.
Completely furnished five room house with large lawn and trees available June 3. Water and yard work included. Pets and children welcome. Located at 210 West 9th. Carl Johnson. Phones 263 or 430.
The piece outlines the German push to seize Dunkerque and seal the trap around French and allied forces. It describes a surrounding pocket from Abbeville to the Maginot line, the hellish fighting, and the slim chance of escape by sea or a southern breakout that would be perilously difficult and unlikely to succeed.
Sergeant Martin L. Baker formerly at N. M. M. I. and now at Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore is in Roswell for a couple of days en route to Fort Bliss. He has been assigned to duty for six weeks with ROTC Camp.
Classified blurb for a Kelvinator appliance listed in good condition. Contact shows 209 1/2 So. Maig. 5-2913x for inquiry or purchase.
Congress moves to speed ship construction and authorize a 1.137 billion expansion of the navy air force and bases. A two step defense financing plan would raise the debt limit to 48.01 billion and issue 3 billion in national defense obligations repaid over five years with new taxes over five years. A seven member national defense commission was named to oversee orders, drawing mixed reactions from Alf Landon and Herbert Hoover.
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