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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1939

Page

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British and Jews Charged with Blast Seven Dead and Sixty Three Wounded

Armistice Day honors Gold Star Mothers as the American Legion Auxiliary seeks to pay tribute to mothers who lost sons in World War I. Readers in Rvuswell and nearby areas are asked to contact Mrs. Sam Bryant at 947-J or Mrs. Co B. Broekshier at 963 with any information.

American Legion Auxiliary Rvuswell Sam Bryant Co. B. Broekshier Rech Munich Buergerbrau Fuehrer Hitler Great Britain Secret Service

Japs See Conflict in the Pacific

Kokumin’s political commentator forecasts a forthcoming struggle in the South Seas over territories and resources. He predicts the United States may be expelled from East Asia if it remains hostile, as Japan seeks to organize China and challenge Washington’s Asia policy.

Ticabyo Kokumin South Seas Pacific United States East Asia Rsserting South Sea Islands Philippines Japan China

Increase in Fighting on Western Front Reported

Paris dispatch reports a rise in activity along the western front with sharp clashes between German and French forces between the Moselle and Saar rivers. French authorities say German attacks in a northern ten mile sector were repulsed and no positions gained. Light artillery accompanied the assaults as darkness lifted.

Paris French War Ministry Moselle Saar

Bund Leader Fritz Kuhn on Trial for Bond Theft

Fritz Kuhn head of the German American Bund goes on trial in New York charged with stealing 5641 dollars in bond funds. Judge Wallace denies postponement and venue change as defense protests bias amid a 10 count indictment. Berlin reports Hitler viewing assassination photos while a Munich beer hall bombing investigation unfolds.

New York Fritz Kuhn Bund James G. Wallace Kuhn Peter L. F. Sabbatino Herman J. McCarthy Wallace United States Germany Deutscher Weckruf Beckbachter Thomas E. Dewey Dewey

Europe Must Be Free From Threats Before War Ends

Prime Minister Chamberlain proclaimed that Germany's rulers speak only force and warned he is not hopeful for a satisfactory German response to Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold's peace proposals. He urged ending the war only with Europe freed from long-standing threats and noted the need for allied consultation before Britain's next move.

London Chamberlain Germany Wilhelmina Leopold John Simon Netherlands Belgium Great Britain Europe

Open verdict in McLeod inquest over fatal Ruidoso vehicle crash

An open verdict was returned by the coroner's jury at an inquest into the death of Lucille McLeod, 27, of Ruidoso, who died after the car she rode in struck a parked car on North Pennsylvania Avenue. The deceased was in a car driven by Donald Smith. The inquest, led by J. P. Pat O Neill and assisted by Joe Walton, heard testimony from witnesses including Dr. J. P. Williams and police officials. Jurors named were G. H. Hockenson, Ned Revelle, M. M. Potter, C. H. Glover, E. C. Edwards, and Tom Reid.

Lucille McLeod Ruidoso Pennsylvania Avenue Pat O'Neill J. P Donald Smith Joe Walton Lovington G. L. Reese Roswell el Paso J. P. Williams Mas Frazier Clarence Roberts Bill Jergens Ernie Emerson Oliver Henry Eller Dean Stewart Willard Thompson G. H. Hockenson Ned Revelle M. M. Potter Cc. H. Glover E. C. Edwards Tom Reid

Weather conditions across regions with showers and cooling

Light to moderate rains have occurred from the Rio Grande valley to the Pacific, heaviest in southwest New Mexico mountains. Clearing in the Pacific and plains remain fair, with higher readings eastward from 60 to 35 degrees and 20 to 25 in southern Idaho. No large temperature drop yet. showers possible in New Mexico, cooler Friday. highs 72, lows 56. West Texas and nearby areas show mostly cloudy skies and cooler conditions Friday.

Rio Grande Valley Pacific New Mexico Pacific Northwest Plains Mississippi Valley Idaho Pecos Colorado Arizona West Texas

Den Mothers Needed For Cubs In Roswell

Den mothers are needed for the rapidly growing Cub program in Roswell. Any mothers of Cubs or Cub age boys aged 9 to 12 who would serve as den mothers should phone the Boy Scout office. At a meeting at Mark Howell school P W Thorson reported 35 boys want to be Cubs. Mrs Ralph Page has volunteered to host a den at 407 West College, four o'clock next Monday afternoon. Den mothers are also needed in other city areas.

Roswell Boy Scout Office Mark Howell School P. W. Thorson Boy Scout Ralph Page West College

Santa Fe Railroad Officials Visit Roswell

H. H. Nye of Amarillo assistant general freight and passenger agent and E Kancher division freight and passenger agent were in Roswell today representing the Santa Fe railroad.

Santa FE Railroad H. H. Nye Amarillo E. Kancher Roswell

Roswell Merchants Plan Armistice Day Observance

Roswell merchants will close their stores next Saturday to honor Armistice Day citing world conditions. They promote Friday as a busy shopping day to replace their usual Saturday hours, urging customers to shop Friday.

Roswell

Fine Program At Rotary Club Today

The Rotary club heard a fine talk on international law by Col. J. D. Atwood. He explained the concept and enforcement in peace and war, keeping members engaged throughout. Ross Malone Jr spoke for the Tric Chest drive, outlining its origin and uses and anticipating a $10,000 goal through broad participation. Oscar Greene presided as president.

Rotary Club Col J. D. Atwood Colonel Atwood Ross Malone, Jr

Mark Howell School Citizenship Project Culminates

Parents attended classroom programs at Mark Howell School this afternoon marking the end of a citizenship and courtesy project started at the term’s start. A PTA meeting followed with Mrs. Carl Bird presiding. Puppet show and student posters displayed the effort, with external judges awarding prizes for top posters.

Mark Howell School Mark Howell Pta Carl Bird

C. E. Smith Arrest Clarifies Locality

Police arrested C. E. Smith on drunkenness and theft charges from a car not in Roswell but from Tennessee. The article clarifies the misidentification of the local man.

C. E. Smith Tennesess Roswell

Funds May Block N M Guard Conversion

Santa Fe officials report that lack of funds may halt the proposed New Mexico National Guard Cavalry conversion to anti aircraft units. State treasurer Rex French questions legal authority without explicit appropriation, seeking $21,870 for armory work. General Charlton and Col Sage oversee six month active duty duties to supervise changes. Washington war department to study costs for expanded defense.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico National Guard Cavalry Rex French Adj R. C. Charlton French Charlton U. S. War Department G. Sage A. E. Searcy Deming Filo Sedillo Sedillo Fedillo

Sheep Shipments From Pecos Valley Feed Lots

O. B. Berry planned seven carloads of fat yearling wethers to market today, with C. N. and O. B. Moore also planning a shipment. The Moores’ head count was unlisted. These are among the season’s first Pecos Valley feed lot sheep shipments.

O. B. Berry C. N O. B. Moore Moores Pecos Valley

Building Permit for 3 Room Adobe House

L. D. Sparks receives permit to construct a three room adobe house at 701 East Jetterson with a project value of 200 dollars.

L. D. Sparks East Jetterson

Armistice Day Open House at Ingalls Home Memorial

The American Legion V F W and D A V will hold a joint Armistice Day open house at Ingalls Memorial Home starting after the Soap Box Derby. There will be entertainment and lunch at noon. All veterans are urged to attend.

American Legion Ingall’s Memorial Home

Urging Garner and Wheeler to Declare Candidacy

Washington November 9. Friends of Vice President Garner and Senator Wheeler were reported to have urged formal declarations for the next Democratic presidential nomination. Garner, returning from Washington to his Uvalde Texas home, declined to answer yes or no. Some associates were said to be urging him further.

Washington Garner Wheeler Dumont Uvalde, Tex

Postoffice Closed Saturday for Armistice Day Observance

The postoffice will be closed Saturday in observance of Armistice Day announced by postmistress Mrs Mary McCullough. No deliveries but Sunday and holiday box service will operate. Stores offices and public offices will close. Carnegie Library closed. The Record will not be published unless extraordinary news occurs.

Mary McCullough Carnegie Library

Mrs Anderson Named To State Nurse Board

Mrs John G. Anderson a registered nurse from Roswell and Dexter was appointed by Gov Miles to the New Mexico State Board of Nurse Examiners to fill a vacancy on the five member board.

John G. Anderson R. N Roswell and Dexter Miles New Mexico

Pool Hall Gambling Case Set For Today Trial

The case of Pres Walters and Jim Bridges on operating a gambling house at a North Main pool hall was set for four this afternoon before Police Judge Pat ONeill. Both defendants pleaded not guilty and faced the charge.

Pres Walters Jim Bridges North Main Pat O’neill

Old Gold Trails Through Southern New Mexico

Carl Livingston reports California gold shipments along the Butterfield andGoodnight Loving trails were robbed and repurposed for local use. He ties these events to the Coronado Cuarto Centennial souvenir map and notes historic guards at Guadalupe Point and a fatal Loving’s Bend clash. The piece mentions Pine Springs, Carlsbad Caverns, and figures like Oliver Loving and Jefferson Davis.

Sania PE N. M California New Mexico Carl Livingston Miles Livingston Butterfield Holaups Pecos River Guadalupe Point Sacramento Old Butterfield Trail Pine Springs Carlsbad Caverns Jefferson Davis Goodnight-Loving Pecos Texas Fort Sumner Loving Oliver Loving

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