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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1934
Page
8
J K Johns owner of the Rosehill Coca Cola Bottling Company will leave tonight for El Paso and then take a train to Los Angeles to attend a meeting of state supervisors from Western States. Johns is supervisor for New Mexico and will return in four or five days.
Three year old Oriental poppy roots offered at 1.09 dollars each. Plant now. Sold by Mrs J H Eller located at 605 North Washington. Ad displays contact line and pricing.
An advertisement seeking funds for a $2,500 farm loan offering 8 percent interest. Good security pledged. Respond to Box 25, Route 1, Roswell.
Mrs J E Johns and Mrs Bob Yesby of Roswell along with Mrs O FE fk Albuquerque will leave tomorrow morning for a month long visit to New York and Boston.
Mrs George Miller announces opening of expression classes at Huff Fine Art Studio. Anyone interested should call 1512R or 6OS-Adv. Ol014c.
An advertisement from Falcon Electrical Service at 125 West Second offers quick radio ad mixing services, emphasizing affordable pricing and avoiding a poorhouse. Contact phone 289.
Read Admiral Richard E. Byrd returns from his lonely winter weather post in Little America Antarctica. Pilot Bill Bowlin flew in on a window of good weather to pick up Byrd, who had kept vigil since March 25. He appeared well after the journey back.
Mrs J A McPherson of 612 North Main street has been quite ill with pleurisy but is now very much improved.
Missouri authorities led a 300 strong patrol operation to trap Charles Pretty Boy Floyd and two unknown companions. Radio cars swarmed central regions while a national guard plane assisted the search. One suspected companion was captured near Norman Oklahoma, others tied to Dillinger associate allegations.
Tucumcari New Mexico October 13 AP J M Stark 85 one of the oldest settlers in Quay county died at his home here today Stark who served as county surveyor and was re elected several times without opposition surveyed the original townsite of Tucumetri and the right of way for the Rock Island railroad through this section He was the father of J M Stark Jr city clerk Funeral services were held this afternoon.
All applicants for the federal migratory bird hunting stamp must bring their hunting license to the post office. Without the license the stamp will not be issued. The stamp, costing $1.00, is affixed to the hunting license.
Attorney James S McCall traveled from Carlsbad to Roswell on legal business, staying to handle matters and meeting local officials during the day.
Judge James B. McGhee and court reporter Henry Puckett arrived back in Roswell last night after travel from Lovington.
George Reese, named district attorney, was expected to arrive in Roswell this afternoon or tomorrow. Authorities outlined plans for his inaugural visit and engagement with local officials.
F. J. House Sr. was nominated as an independent sheriff candidate at a district court room meeting attended by about 25 voters. W. B. Binns reported the backing group obtained Mr. House consent. No other candidates were named. House had been defeated by Perry Bean for the Democratic nomination.
The Bronco polo team hosts Means H Y ranch of Valentine Texas this Sunday at 2:30 to start the 1934 25 season. Last year Institute won 9 to 7 in a tight match. Expected lineups include M Means and Evans for the visitors and Doran, Shirley, Waterhouse, and Hawk for the Bronco squad with Thompson likely to see action.
Santa Fe judge M A Otero Jr set October 18 as the hearing date for a demurrer and a motion to make more certain a suit filed by Mrs Alice Myers of Santa Fe. The case seeks 128000 and involves an oath and accounting alleging Brig Gen Osborne C Wood represented he could obtain a greater return on her money.
The Canyon tennis team from West Texas State Teachers College defeated N.M.M.I. 3 matches to 1 in singles this morning. Wooten beat Sullivan 6 4 1 6 8 6. Barker beat Donnell 6 2 6 1. Smalley beat Newton 2 6 0. Coleman beat Guy 4 6 4 6. Doubles scheduled for this afternoon.
J Hendrick Canipe and Vervine Wilkins of Clovis were married yesterday afternoon by Rev Marion Spears and Alice Irene Terry, both of Tohoka Texas, with Dr H C Henderson officiating.
An advertisement from Piang Studio lists Mrs. Claude M. Allison offering services at 305 West Tilden with a phone contact 827 J. The note mentions “low mood” rates and an Adv tag.
A concise advertisement promotes winter apples described as sound and worm free at reasonable prices. The ad provides a contact phone number Red 19 R1 and the seller name C. E. Long.
Lovington New Mexico October 13 AP Oliver M Lee Republican candidate for commissioner of public lands urged a daytime audience that the federal government should cede public domain lands with mineral rights to the states He called for a showdown and said New Mexico would gain school funding from the land income Jose Armijo attorney general candidate outlined policies criticizing special attorneys and partisanship in the office.
Santa Fe reports a successful antelope season on the San Augustine Plains as 117 of 150 licensed hunters harvested antelopes. State Game Warden Elliott Barker notes the results and confirms the season outcome.
A letter from Arthur H. Nutt Caprock New Mexico criticizes political opponents described as reactionary and pledges unqualified support for Bronson Cutting for re election to the United States Senate. The letter notes Cutting’s Roosevelt endorsement and asserts loyalty to principle despite opposition.
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