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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1934
Page
8
A local corset maker offers tailored bone cemetery free to measure surgical and post operative belts. Altering and mending foundation garments specialty. Permanently located on East 2nd Street. Phone Red 7J1 for appointments. Four models of frocks shirts and coats demonstrated.
An advertisement note promises a free sample delivered with literature from Sanitary Goat Dairy, contact via phone 759-W. The ad emphasizes the company’s name as the key hook and hints at product or brand messaging.
Deason Produce at 605 South Main offers young turkeys hens and flyers with contact via phone 1082J. Advertisement from October 24.
Washington October 24 AP reports Justice Alfred A Wheat of the district of Columbia supreme court held the railroad retirement law enacted at the last session of Congress unconstitutional. The decision marks a major setback for railroad workers seeking retirement benefits.
The 10th Rite Festival opens Thursday at 10 30 with Columbia Chapter No 7 officers. Degrees run 1 30 P M mark master Mason 3 P M past master Mason 4 30 P M most excellent Master and 8 P M Royal Arch. Friday opens 10 80 with Rio Lindo Commandery No 6. Red Cross 1 30 P M Knights of Malta 4 P M Order of the Temple 8 P M. Dinner at 6 30 each night by Eastern Star at 50 cents a plate.
Sheriff John C. Peck praised Roy Casey of the Department of Justice after a morning inspection of the Chaves county jail. Casey reported the jail in excellent condition, applauding cleanliness and inmate care as part of a routine review of 24 county jails and one city jail in New Mexico. Casey, from Dallas, is overseeing federal prisoner housing awaiting trial.
The body of Ed Murphy, an employee of the A. G. Barnes circus, who became suddenly ill and died here, remains at Ballard Funeral Home awaiting word from relatives.
Denver AP reports the Federal Bureau of Public Roads advertised bids for grading 3.5 miles and surfacing 5.5 miles of the Carrizozo Roswell highway between Capitan and Roswell New Mexico. Estimated cost 60000 dollars. Bids to be opened November 15.
Miss Rona Hanna, director of the state NRA office at Santa Fe, suffered a sudden asthma attack in Roswell last night and was taken to St. Mary’s hospital. Her condition remained serious this afternoon after a later relapse, with NRA field adjuster Carl F. Whittaker confirming the car trip and road dust contributing to the incident.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McCarter died last night at 11 30. Brief funeral services were held at the cemetery this afternoon at 4 30 with Dr A D Crile officiating. The Fallard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Free knitting lessons from 1:30 to 3:30 at El Chivato located at 421 North Richardson. Call 1189 for ad details.
Local ad for painting and paper hanging services listing C M Cooper at 417 East Third and phone 171. Compact classified notice promoting home maintenance.
Obituary notice lists numerous residents including twoblibacy from page Ones liams and many names. Ballard Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Public notice advises voters on marking choices for sheriff. It instructs writing E. J. House on the ballot and placing an X after the name. The message appears as an advertising directive from October 24.
Unfurnished apartment for man and wife for rent. Located at El Chivato 421 North Richardson. Phone 1189 for inquiries.
Roswell residents may obtain free trial samples of Vicks Va-tro-nol to prevent colds. The offer includes Va-tro-nol, VapoRub, and a guide for mothers. Requests can be made at local druggists or mailed to Wicks in Greensboro, NC with 3 cents on stamps.
The article reports on the continuing England to Australia air derby with details on handicap prizes, prize money, and the leaders. It notes Turner's team may move their Boeing plane to Honolulu before returning to the U S and lists other competitors in transit across Singapore, India, and Persia.
In our shop a complete Ludwig drum set is offered at a very reasonable price along with some of the newest Crosley radio models. Visit to view and compare the selections.
Big crowds attend revival services at First Baptist Church with Carnette of Southwestern Baptist Seminary praised as a leading soloist and director. Gracia Halstead sketches live pictures while pastor Dr. Julian Atwood preaches each evening, with Carnette singing and Halstead painting during the sermons.
Rev. and Mrs. D. B. Titus, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hortenstein and Mrs. Hugh M. Huff J. are due back tonight or tomorrow after attending the national Christian Church convention in Des Moines, former home of the Titus and Mrs. Huff.
Veterans Council invites all veterans of all wars to attend a rally and barbecue supper at the D A V V F W Hut on Thursday at 5 30 p m. W KE Shields serves as president and LL C Loldar as secretary with details coded as O22t4c.
Readable note from the Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street lists pastel and dark colored child’s sweaters with berets to match coats. Ad highlights stylish pastels and coordinating outfits for kids.
Mrs Herschel Tankersley recently underwent an operation at St Marys hospital and is now recovering nicely.
Entries in the City Beautiful Contest have grown into a near flower show at the Chamber of Commerce. Most entries are chrysanthemums grown by Mrs. Waller F Turner and T. J. Jackson, except for a standout bouquet of American Beauty roses by Mrs. R. L. Mafone. The large blooms demonstrate the potential for big chrysanthemums in this country. visitors are urged to stop by the Chamber of Commerce to view them.
Richard Whiteman, Roswell high school honor graduate, is chief editor of The Chase the student newspaper at Eastern New Mexico Junior College Portales He previously edited El Coyote Roswell high school annual and won state national writing honors. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A L Whiteman of Roswell.
Juanita Younc, formerly of Realistic Beauts Shop, has moved to Kiva Beauty Shop located next to Yucca Theatre. Contact number shown as 62-Adv O23t5x.
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