Rural doctor recalls eventful home birth and pursuit of truth
In a Roswell diary style account Dr. Galloway recalls delivering a baby to a hired caretaker then facing community gossip. A later misdirected call for appendicitis turns into an obstetric case with Molly, a trained nurse, and a loyal husband, ending with all three patients recovering and the doctor driving 96 miles.
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D. H. Galloway
Jim
Mrs. Jim
Mrs. John
Anathena
Molly
Acme
Pecos River
Aome
Tit
Dr. Galloway
Paul Carrigan Heating and Cooling Firm Profile
Paul Carrigan runs the Paul Carrigan Co a Roswell based dealer in sheet metal products Payne Gas Furnaces tanks troughs and home cooling equipment. Raised in Roswell and a Roswell school product he is active in fraternal orders and noted as a fine citizen. Shop at 124 East Second.
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Paul Carrigan
Payne
Mr. Carrigan
Roswell
East Second
Roswell Floral Co An Old Roswell Institution
Roswell Floral Company, among the town’s oldest firms, operates at the city east limits in the Hondo bottoms. proprietor S. S. Santheson is an expert grower famed for remarkable flowers and supplies beautiful blooms for all occasions.
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Roswell Floral Company
Roswell
S. S. Santheson
Hondo
Santheson
Glover's Flowers Details and Local Citizen In Roswell
Glover's Flowers is a familiar Roswell sign. Glover raises and sells fine flowers for all occasions. C. H. Glover owns the greenhouse and is deeply involved in civic and fraternal affairs, regarded as a fine citizen by local residents.
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Glover
Roswell
C. H. Glover
Ballard and Steadman Run Roswell Funeral Home
Bert Ballard and Virgil C. Steadman operate Ballard's Funeral Home at 121 23 West Third Street. The business has long stood in Roswell with roots tracing to the Dilley Funeral Home, and Ballard is noted as a longtime, respected local figure from an old Roswell family.
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Bert M. Ballard
Virgil C. Steadman
Ballard
West Third Street
Ballard Funeral Home
Dilley Funeral Home
Bert Ballard
Roswell
Central Hardware Co Is Fine Store In Roswell History
The Central Hardware Co., Inc., led by president Clarence Hinkle, succeeds the Roswell Hardware Co and the Tannehill Hardware Co. It offers a full hardware line including tools, farmer and city hardware, and Sewall paints. Located at the prominent Third and Main Streets corner.
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the Central Hardware Co., Inc
Clarence Hinkle
Old Roswell Hardware Co
Tannehill Hardware Co
Sewall Paints
Pecos Valley Drug Co. Roswell Claims Oldest Local Store
The Pecos Valley Drug Co. in Roswell is described as the oldest drug store in the Pecos valley with the historic number No. One. H. Williams serves as president and Philip Osuna as secretary treasurer. The store operates as a Pexall outlet focusing on quality and accuracy.
Boellner's Jewelers Serves Roswell With Family Firm
One of Roswell’s older businesses is Boellner's a jewelry store and optician with L. B. Boellner father and Arden Boellner son running the operation. They offer fine jewelry and optician services while L. B. tends to a hobby of growing fine flowers and Arden engages in civic work.
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Roswell
Boellner
Armstrong and Armstrong Company Seeks Roswell Ventures
The Armstrong & Armstrong Company, led by Gayle Armstrong, a Roswell native and city schools graduate, seeks several business deals around Roswell. The firm engages in highway construction, general contracting, and cattle ranching and shows strong interest in Pecos Valley Packing Co. The late G. B. Armstrong was a respected Roswell businessman, with his sons carrying on the family ventures under Gayle Armstrong and G. B. Armstrong Jr. in charge.
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Armstrong & Armstrong
Gayle Armstrong
Roswell
Pecos Valley Packing Co
G. B. Armstrong
G. B. Armstrong Jr
Armstrong
Hall-Poorbaugh Press Progressive Roswell's Printing Leaders
The Hall-Poorbaugh press at 210 North Richardson in Roswell is noted as a premier and progressive commercial printing house. Tom Hall, now Roswell mayor, and Harvey Poorbaugh, former president of the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, are highlighted as a strong leadership pair.
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New Mexico
Thomas J. Hall
Harvey Poorbaugh
North
Richardson
Roswell
Tom Hall
Johnston Pump Co Dealer Fine Pumps in Roswell
Johnston Pump Co at 110 South Virginia sells pumps of all sizes and advertises they will pump more for less. A new Roswell firm, it has quickly established a reputation for selling the finest pumps in town.
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He Johnston Pump Co
South Virginia
Roswell
Bray-Moore Shop For Women in Roswell
The Bray-Moore Shop For Women in the White Building on West Third Street carries a fine stock of the best in women's wear and accessories. The store has an enviable reputation among discriminating women. Mrs B M Bray and Mrs A W Moore are the owners and conduct the business.
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Bray-Moore
Roswell
West Third Street
B. M. Bray
A. W Moore
Leonard Oil Co Greets Visitors in New Mexico
The Leonard Oil Company based in Roswell promotes the oil industry’s impact on New Mexico. President Harry Leonard highlights expanding fields, new pools, and tax contributions supporting state government and institutions. Leonard is active in public affairs and maintains a home near Roswell.
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New Mexico
Touder
Leonard Oil Company
Roswell
Harry Leonard
Leonard
Montgomery Ward Roswell Store Highlights Local Impact
Montgomery Ward's Roswell store at Second and Main is praised as one of the finest in the southwest. Manager John Halter has built a strong role in Roswell life, with W W Wood serving as assistant manager and many local employees filling key roles.
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Montgomery Ward
Ward
Roswell
Second and Main
John Halter
C. Wood
Sallee's Grocery on East Fifth Street Roswell
G Roy Sallee successor to H B Sallee advertises Sallee's Grocery in Roswell for 25 years on East Fifth Street at 208 East Fifth. The store offers a full line of staple and fancy groceries, fresh and cured meats, and is well patronized with public regard.
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G. Roy Sallee
H. B. Sallee
Sallee Grocery
East Fifth Street
Sallees
Roswell
Sallee
East 5Th Street
Zumwalt and Dannenberg Electric Co Opens in Roswell
The Zumwalt and Dannenberg Co operated by J E Zumwalt and Harold Dannenberg offers electrical supplies and contracting from 406 North Main Street. Dannenberg is manager and a practical electrician, while Zumwalt, a Roswell resident, serves on the police force and is a former sheriff of Chaves county. Both men are described as good and respected citizens.
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Zumwalt & Dannenberg Electric Company
J. E. Zumwalt
Harold Dannenberg
North Main Street
Roswell
Chaves County
American Cafe in Roswell Grows Steady in Roswell
The American Cafe at 116 West Second in Roswell is described as an air cooled establishment offering well prepared foods. Charles Thimios is listed as business manager while Steve Montreal serves as chef and co owner with Mr Thimios. The text notes increasing popularity and expansion for the cafe in Roswell.
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West
Charles Thimios
Steve Montreal
Thimios
Roswell
American Cafe
Kozy Kottage Auto Kourt on East Second St
East Second Street offers Kozy Kottage Kourt with new cabins hardwood floors gas furnaces private bath and toilet and comfortable beds at reasonable prices. The auto court provides fine accommodations in a simple lodging option for travelers seeking a modest stay.
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Kozy Kottage Auto Kourt
East Second Street
Kourt
Specialty of Properly Prepared Meats and Foods
A brief note highlights the pride in meats and other foods prepared with care, emphasizing precise cooking to ensure quality and flavor. The description stresses mastery in seasoning, temperature control, and timing as essential to serving meals.
F R Stone Runs Fine Machine Shop in Roswell
F R Stone operates a modern machine shop at 214 North Virginia Roswell inviting the public to inspect his plant. Stone is described as a long time respected citizen and skilled machinist capable of turning out high quality work.
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F. R. Stone
North Virginia
Roswell
Mr. Stone
Southwest
Roswell Builder Gil N Amis Praised as Civic Figure
Gil N Amis has long built Roswell, contributing many business houses homes and public buildings. He is described as a willing participant in civic matters and a fine upright citizen Roswell desires.
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Gil N. Amis
Roswell
Amis
The Bank Bar Among City's Best in Roswell
The Bank Bar on Fourth and Main in Roswell, once the Bank of merce site, is managed by Ernie Emerson a popular mixer with a noted flair. Advertisers praise its finesse and southwest appeal as a fine city bar option.
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the Bank
Bank of Merce
Fourth and Main
Ernie Emerson
Roswell
Bank Bar
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Old Institution
S Central Hardware Co
Pecos Valley Drug Co
Boellner’s Are Jewelers
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Armstrong & Armstrong Company
Bray-Moore Shop
the Leonard Oil Co
Zumwalt and Dannenberg Co
Ols Rayon
Charta
Ade
Ary
Men’s
Rockford
SOX
Kozy Kottage
East Second St
Long Roswell
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