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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
8
Mrs Bettie Breilcher of Alamogordo has been employed as a stenographer in the Roswell branch of the Federal Home Loan Corporation and she started work this morning.
John J. MacFarland 82nd Field Artillery was in serious condition in Beaumont hospital after a polo game injury at Fort Bliss on Wednesday. Doctors hope for his recovery.
An advertisement from Roswell Coffee Company promotes fresh roasted coffee as economical and high quality tea at low prices. It urges patronage and highlights hot beverages for cool mornings.
Notice advises prospective radio purchasers to investigate the Philco set and consult Falconi, Roswell's Radio Expert, for guidance on the latest developments in radio construction. Also features local ad for poultry and poultry products from Brookshier's Produce with prices for turkeys ducks hens pigeons and roosters.
Local cleaning business touts low prices with the slogan How Cheap but How Good and invites inquiries at phone 890.
Advertising note from Daniel Beauty Shop at 707 North Richardson announces return to early summer prices effective immediately and mentions upcoming beauty shop code adoption. The message states ongoing NRA membership and invites customers to visit.
The Burch No 4 of Grayburg Oil Co blew in yesterday morning igniting and burning two drillers Lovie Burch and Pearl Johnson. Flames reached 150 feet as oil and gas surged from the well 9 am to 7 pm. The fire began near a forge and is thought to be caused by ignited gas fumes. The well is 25 miles east of Artesia. Other wells in the district report ongoing drilling and various depths. Daily pool allowance listed for Hobbs at 33,532 barrels.
Six strike leaders including Clarence Lynch of Phoenix arrested Wednesday night for alleged attempts to incite miners to arm and meet despite National Guard presence. Lynch denied making such speeches. Seven men held incommunicado in a military stockade.
Jess Carper is again in charge of the repair department and will be glad to take care of your needs at Lowrey Auto Company.
Sheriff John C. Peck and Police Chief Frank Young arrived in Roswell after a trip from Santa Fe. They confirm rainfall reached from Encino north to Santa Fe and assess weather conditions for the area.
Miss Wilma Murrell is employed as a new teacher at the LD school. Enrollment has grown to 172 with six teachers now on staff, reflecting increased pupil demand and a busier campus.
Fuller Brushes advertisement lists Cameron contact at 819 North Main Street and phone 991-W. This brief classified note promotes door to door polish and cleaning products with local sales support.
The Cartwright school bus route on Pine Lodge road will be discontinued after this week due to a drop in pupil numbers on the route.
Recall that late tunes are now on Victor Bluebird Records with sheet music priced at 55 cents. Three for a dollar deal at Zink Music Company. Adv. Oftle
Ross L. Malone Jr. of Roswell returned last night from Carlsbad where he had been attending legal business in the Eddy County district court.
The ad from H BERKOW in Roswell at 115 West 4th St. promotes in-store suit alterations and repairs. It notes a longer petition for a bigger golf course and criticizes spending on golf land while ignoring a public swimming hole for city children. Carl Johnson is mentioned as part of the ad.
J. R. Thomas county agent Glenn Wheeler and A. D. Jones arrived in Roswell yesterday afternoon after attending the Lubbock Fair.
Furnished modern four room private apartment for rent at 407 East 5th St. Inquiries directed to Ottie.
Portales High School band will visit the Eastern New Mexico State Fair again this year guided by Bert Rawlins director. Enthusiasm surrounds their return as Old Timers Day likely Friday with Portales agricultural displays praised as among the finest. The poultry department adds interest and requires extra buildings. Chamber of Commerce will fund poultry premiums.
Classified ad notes a job opening for a bookkeeper at Lowrey Auto Company with contact details implied for applicants seeking the position.
The regular quarterly meeting of the board of county commissioners will be held in the commissioners' room at the courthouse next Monday morning. It will also be the regular monthly meeting.
Lester Brown was fined five dollars and costs in police court this morning on a charge of being drunk.
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