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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1939

Page

8

Local Presbyterians Elect Officials in Albuquerque Meeting

The Synod of the Presbyterian and the Synodical of the Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque honored Rev. LeRoy Thompson of Roswell with several offices. Roswell and Pecos Valley leaders gained posts, including Thompson on the Southwestern Presbyterian Sanitorium board and National Missions Committee member. Edward C. Gessert of Roswell chaired pensions, while Rev. John G. Anderson of Dexter continued in Foreign Missions. Carlsbad’s Rev. William S. Dando became synod moderator. Mrs. W. W. Huntly of Roswell and other valley women won synodical posts, as did Mrs. J. D. Rackley replacing longtime president Mrs. R. M. Thorne.

Synod of the Presbyterian Synodical of the Presbyterian Church Albuquerque LeRoy Thompson D. D First Presbyterian Church of Roswell Pecos Valley Thompson Southwestern Presbyterian Sanitorium Southwest United Promotions New Mexico National Missions Committee Edward C. Gessert John G. Anderson Little Gray Church Dexter Foreign Missions Gessert Henry S. Stout Christian Education Westminister Foundation of Synodical W. W. Hunt

Germany Has- (Continued From Page One) Bridges at risk

Clear weather followed days of skirmishes as experts warn of a heavy assault. The stretch from the Swiss border to Lauterbourg holds destroyed bridges and fortified heads at both ends. Concrete barriers and open rings permit sweep by machine guns. German side features three blockhouse lines with anti tank guns.

Germany Lauterbourg

License Suspended for Speeding Plea In Court

Jerry Owen pled guilty before Police Judge Pat O Neill to speeding. His driver's license was suspended for thirty days.

Jerry Owen Pat O'Neill

Try Our Vegetable Salad and Soup Package Ad

Anderson's Gardens promotes a vegetable salad and vegetable soup package at ten cents each, highlighting a simple bargain for shoppers in a local ad.

Anderson’s Gardens

Battleship Royal Oak Sunk By German Uboat Action

Berlin reports the battleship Royal Oak sunk by a U boat as the British and German navies clash over losses. The incident cuts Britain’s lead in capital ships, with American observers calling the blow severe though not decisive for the war’s naval balance.

Royal Oak Admiralty Berlin Germany Russia Italy Poland Faris Rhine Moscow Turkey Helsinki U. S United States Britain Janes Fighting Ships Registry Black Sea Dardanelles Sukru Saracoglu Juho Kusti Paasikivi Washington Pacific Paris Ottawa Canada England Royal Sovereign Resolution Ramillies Revenge Supreme Command DNB Winston Churchill The Churchill London

Too Late To Classify Found LADIES WRIST Watch

Lost and found notice says a ladies wrist watch may be recovered by the owner who identifies it and pays for an advertisement. Police department is noted for contact. Includes a 10 14 3c date code.

Police Department

Roswell News Spreads From National Papers to Minneapolis

Roswell and its people continue to attract attention as newspapers nationwide publish items about John C. McPherson. The latest clip appears in the Minneapolis Tribune, sent by Ed Williams of the Model. J C Rogers at the bus depot has become charge d affaires of State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co, noted for a dog bite accident claimed by the firm.

Roswell John C. McPherson McPherson New Mexico Minneapolis Tribune Minneapolis Minn Ed Williams Model J. C. Rogers State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co

Ed Miller Visits Roswell Drug Stores Today

Ed Miller a popular Creomulsion official was seen visiting drug stores in Roswell and nearby areas. He is well known locally and has served the community for many years and hails from Atlanta Georgia.

Ed Miller Creomulsion Mr. Miller Roswell Atlanta Georgia

Hinch Probe Highlights Ad Club Skirmish Yet Stands Alone

Jake Hinch faces claims from Ad Club members in a notable dispute noted for its uniqueness. The exchange features contrasts with Bob Childress and underlines questions about integrity within local business circles.

Jake Hinch Jake Ad Club Bob Blackguard) Childress

Roswell Displays Men Arranging Dress Dummies In Odd Poses

In Roswell a group of men lineup dress dummies in unusual postures drawing curious attention from passersby. The display, staged near a storefront, features varied poses and costumes as onlookers speculate on a promotional stunt.

Roswell Larry

Local residents return from Gulf Coast trip to Roswell

B V Ellzey returns from a gulf coast journey with positive notes on the heat. Mrs Ellzey accompanied him and they both arrived safely back in Roswell last night. The report hints at others near their property without detail and warns two men to stay off others property.

B. V. Ellzey Gulf Coast Mr. Ellzey

Mrs Shipley To Speak In Roswell

Mrs George Shipley of Alamo Gordo will address the Roswell Republican Women's Club at the Chamber of Commerce next Thursday at 2 pm. The attorney is described as a brilliant speaker and will discuss the Present Day Challenge To Republican Women.

George Shipley Alamogordo Roswell Republican Women’s Club Chamber of Commerce Shipley

Britain and the army to protect the loans debate

Frazier urged a strict neutrality stance during a Saturday session aimed at speeding action on the embargo issue. He warned lifting the embargo would signal support to France and Britain and pressed for an embargo on shipments to belligerents while limiting neutrals exports. Senator George proposed revising credit terms for belligerents, demanding cash for arms and six months for other purchases, contrasting with the current 90-day credit.

Frazier George D-Ga

Fair school exhibit features prize winning dolls and edibles

At East Side School Fair fourth and fifth graders presented a Miniature Fair with blue ribbon wins in Farm Products Cooked Foods Canned Food Woodwork Handwork Flower Show and Doll Show entries. Judges Miss Margaret Hurt and Miss Flossie White awarded top prizes to many students including Melba Mitchell Joanne Albert Betty L Gray Carroll L Trent and Bet tie Vaughan. The event showcased farm produce baked goods canned goods wood and fabric crafts along with a seed exhibit and a Wizard of Oz themed art display.

Margaret Hurt Flossie White Richard Ansted Melba Mitchell Bettie Vaughan Joanne Albert Carroll Lee Trent Carroll L. Trent Dean Brewer Miss Hurt Starks Horace Pack Jean Shoemaker Betty L. Gray Pauline Rusk LaRue Murphree Polly Peppers Polly Anne Stockard Maida L. Hale Kirby Miller Dale Burnworth Wayne Smith Jimmie Morgan la Rue Murphree Betty S. Carter Peggy Slatton Mildred Stockton Princess Feathers Norma J. Maddux East Side Stanley Anderson Robert Pratt Yssac Flores Rosey Fay Sanders Carl Hill Joan Sawyer Mateo Martinez Clifford Long Sam Romero Jimmy A. Hollingsworth Mary Lou Decker Johnny Gurule Shirley Woodburn Patricia Ford Victor Fernandez Pat Long Gene Redd Mary Lou Hill Wanda Lou Brock Johnny Garcia

Visiting Here With Cadet M R Cundiff at West Point

M R Cundiff of Kansas City Missouri, formerly a N M M I cadet and now a cadet at West Point, is visiting George Hendricks.

M. R. Cundiff Kansas City West Point George Hendricks

Trade in diamond rings offered by Carl Johnson

A dealer advertises 2 wedding rings 4 dinner rings 2 solitaires about 1/2 carat each in late designs. rings offered for under half appraised value with terms for preferred credit risks. Carl Johnson signs the notice. Dated 10-14.

Carl Johnson

Cash-Only Purchases Become Norm Across U S Markets

A growing trend shows buyers paying with cash for all purchases in the United States. Shoppers report avoiding credit and debit cards for routine goods and services, citing privacy, budgeting, and merchant acceptance as key factors shaping their spending habits.

Figures On Farm And Range Programs In Chaves County

Melvin Mitchell of the Chaves County A C A explains 1936 1937 and 1938 administrative costs for farm and range programs. 1936 payments totaled 152 100 54 with 11 356 27 admin costs, 7 5 percent. 1937 payments 123 196 89 with 4 336 60 admin costs, 3 5 percent. 1938 certified payments 207 765 21 with 9 110 85 admin costs, 4 4 percent, 4 2 percent after audit. Budget set at 4 2 percent of estimated payments. Non complying farms increased costs borne by compliant farmers.

Melvin Mitchell Chaves County General Accounting Office Chaves County Agricultural Conservation Association

Doctor narrowly escapes fire at remote Gallup home

Dr. A. M. Chevalier a woman physician who served in France during the last war had a narrow escape yesterday when the house in which she was bedridden and two others were destroyed by fire six miles from Gallup New Mexico The cause of the blaze was not determined.

Gallup N. M A. M. Chevalier France

New Mexico Names Labor Commissioner to National Conference

Governor Miles designated state labor commissioner Vincent Jaeger to represent New Mexico at the National Conference on labor legislation in Washington from November 13 to 15.

Santa FE N. M Miles Vincent Jaeger New Mexico Washington

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Bert Titus Adv Equitable Building and Loan Association Hiram M. Dow E. G. Minton Sec New York Black Hawk Raymond Hodge Black Diamond Line Boston Bishop Rock President Harding United States Lines Emile Miguet Hodge Courageous Secretary of the Admiralty Jutland W. G. Benn Portsmouth Second Battle Squadron Home Fleet Jane’s Fighting Ships Grover Godfrey Milton Jacks la Honda Courts P. O T. E. Boggs N. Main St Hawxshaw Messers Fowler Gnash Emil Greening Inc Main J. F. Hinkle J. Q. Cummins R. H. McCune E. C. Gessert H. D. O. Hammond
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