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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1939
Page
8
T. F. Watkins about fifty died Sunday at 5: thirty in Roswell after a brief illness. He had come to Roswell with the Tidwell Shows last Sunday and had been employed by them. Funeral plans await word from relatives, with Talmage Mortuary in charge.
In Roswell a fast moving world unfolds with Huff Jewelry Store displays featuring Rue Chrisman water flow in Tavannes glass and two couples in the south window securing jewelry and marriage licenses. Bill Vandewater and Paul Zink cruise the boulevard with a turning partner and radio act. Roy Arnold is noted but not mentioned. 1940 automobiles are praised for moving along in 20th century style.
Dwight McNally captures action at McNally Hall with portraits of local men. Audrey notes the writer’s view on masculine countenances and trends such as whiskers fading. Tip Brown discusses lifting Main Street’s face and its impact.
This Fire Prevention Week features Rue Chrisman presenting timely remarks in today’s column, highlighting prudent safety measures and encouragement for readers to adopt fire prevention practices. The piece notes Chrisman's strong performance and the enduring local emphasis on safety education.
Police reported a theft at H. and K. Grocery at 2nd and Sen last night. The small loot included 40 or 50 pennies, 40 packages of cigarettes, plus a small amount of candy and chewing gum.
Names were drawn from the jury wheel some time ago by Judge McGhee. The grand jury does not have a definite time to report, but will do so whenever its work is completed.
Santa Fe secretary of state Jessie Gonzales said returns from three counties McKinley Lea and Catron were missing at noon delaying the canvass of the September 16 special bond issue election. Board members include Mrs Gonzales Chief Justice Howard Bickley and Governor Miles.
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