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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
5
A Memorial Day address honors those who sacrificed in war and life, praising unheralded home front efforts. The speaker urges vigilance against threats to freedom, urging Americans to carry on and safeguard the democratic heritage with courage and faith.
Wilbur Gray, former N M M I football and basketball star and current New Mexico State College student, is in serious condition after a gunshot wound at a Mesilla Park tavern. Constable Rafael Lucero is in custody, claiming the wound was accidental. Gray’s status improved slightly but remains critical. the bullet passed through his lung.
Frank Young, longtime Roswell peace officer and former police chief, now serves his first term as Chaves County sheriff. He previously deputy sheriff under his father, Cr. C. Young, who also held the office. He is noted for a good record and has a respected family.
The Roswell Plumbing And Heating Company operates at 128 East Third Street in Roswell and has earned a strong reputation for quality work. The firm offers a full line of bathroom furnishings along with other plumbing and heating materials.
The Mabie Lowrey Hardware Co. operates in Roswell with D. H. Wilmot as president and W. C. Lawrence as vice president. Dan H. Wilmot Jr. serves as secretary treasurer and Paul Wilmot as assistant secretary. The company sells wholesale and retail hardware, stoves, tinware, pumps, engines, metals, builds tanks, and offers Kelvinator refrigerators and heating and ventilation services.
Roswell Truck Line operates trucks from Roswell to other points in the southwest offering adequate and fast freight service. J. W. White serves as owner and manager and has built up a considerable business.
May 29 Ruidoso reports caravans from Tularosa and nearby towns for the June 15 roundup. Hot Springs Deming Las Cruces and El Paso travelers will join a June 13 night gathering with square dancing songs and a campfire. Ranchers pledge beef for a large barbecue as wagons and stage coaches head to Ruidoso to celebrate four hundred years of Spaniard arrival.
Fresh vegetables gathered daily from our garden. English peas new beets turnips parsley radishes leaf and head lettuce mustard green onions rhubarb and asparagus. Roswell Auto Co. Adv. N. M. M. S. We have made special preparations to render prompt and efficient service. Record Want Ads get results.
Roswell's longstanding beauty business, established in 1906, marks a notable position in local commerce under the leadership of Mrs. Lizzie Porter and Miss Ruth Porter. Claimed as the first beauty shop in Roswell, it reflects a deep-rooted community presence.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Foster lead the Gross-Miller Grocery Co team with their son Buddy guiding personnel in a modern Roswell setting. The firm is steadily advancing, with respected staff and strong local growth.
In the American League Washington edged by New York 2 to 1 as Boston beat Philadelphia 8 to 3. Detroit defeated Cleveland 7 to 4, and Chicago won 4 to 3 over St. Louis. In the National League Cincinnati triumphed 4 to 0 against Pittsburgh, while St. Louis beat Chicago 8 to 2 and Philadelphia fell to Boston 3 to 1. Only games scheduled.
Rochester defeated Montreal 6 to 3 in International League action. Syracuse was scheduled to play Baltimore but results show Baltimore 0 for 0 games.
In a long set of games the American Association teams produced varied results. Minneapolis beat Kansas City 8 to 1, Milwaukee defeated St. Paul 6 to 4, Indianapolis toppled Toledo 9 to 8 after a 19 inning marathon, and Louisville edged Columbus 4 to 3.
Pacific Coast League action shows Hollywood beat Seattle 7 to 1, Oakland defeated Portland 5 to 3, Los Angeles won 12 to 7 against San Diego, and Sacramento edged San Francisco 2 to 1 in 12 innings.
Texas League results show Dallas 6 to 3 over San Antonio 2 to 4, Houston 6 to 2 versus Tulsa, Beaumont 6 to 1 over Oklahoma City, and Fort Worth 5 to 4 against Shreveport.
Chattanooga defeated Knoxville 3 to 0 while Atlanta beat Nashville 3 to 2. New Orleans won against Little Rock 6 to 4 and Birmingham triumphed over Memphis 7 to 5.
In Clovis and Midland contests West Texas teams upset scores with Clovis 12 over Midland 1 and Amarillo shutting out Big Spring 6 to 0. Pampa defeated Lamesa 9 to 8 while Borger fell to Lubbock 3 to 10 in another district clash.
Mask won the championship of the second flight in the city golf tournament yesterday afternoon defeating Gabe Martin 4 and 3 in the finals.
J W Miley manages the Roswell Tractor and Implement Co., a well regarded Roswell business dealing in tractors and a wide range of farm implements. Miley is popular locally and holds an established role in business and social life.
Zinks Music Co. run by Paul Zink markets radios musical slides gas refrigerators and butane systems along with bottled gas equipment and Roper gas ranges. The business traces to founder George W. Zink with the son now managing while the father remains a salesman.
The Purdy Electric Company operates from 215 North Main Street with owners A. B. Purdy and A. M. Balderson. The firm sells electrical equipment supplies and provides electrical contracting services in town.
Unclear text discusses Uncle Sam collecting back taxes, regatta winners at Poughkeepsie, Frank Frisch tenure doubts, Billy Conn vs Lesnevich prospects, Tony J Joy in the National Open, Clemson football scheduling issues, a divorce hotel stop, Texas golf rise with Demaret Nelson Hogan, Fordham publicity move by Tim Cohane to World Telegram, and Joe McCarthy predicting Yankee first place by June 20.
In Minneapolis Star Journal notes, Jack Dempsey sponsors a whiskey while James J Braddock leads a soft drink company president role. The contrast underscores the era's boxing stardom and entrepreneurial ties.
Leonard Lyons reports in the Post that Carmen Cook, a leading heavyweight from 15 years ago, is in a bad way at St. Vincent’s Hospital Bridgeport Conn. The item notes efforts by Terry to secure Tony Cuccinello from the Bees and mentions Mrs J Dempsey.
Review of Open golf qualifying results highlights rough shots by amateurs while Jake Powell gains attention for the Yankee drive. Boxing returns to New York with an amateur show at Queensboro club after a long gap since 1935. Ken Overlin defends his middleweight crown against Ralph DeJohn in Syracuse on June 13. Rodrigo de Paz mentioned in wartime Coronado context with limited travel.
Ike Carter, robust leader, drives progress at Camp Camino with an up-to-date grocery and market at Tenth and Main Streets. He maintains momentum in local commerce and community services.
Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Monk run the modern dispensary and restaurant in Monk's Bright Spot. Monk is noted as an old-timer in the business.
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