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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1939
Page
8
Myrtle Hooper Dahl of Minneapolis, president of the department of classroom teachers of the National Educational Association, will speak at the junior high school library at 7 30 tonight. The public is invited. a misstatement had placed the talk at the high school library.
The Roswell Laundry Company will hold open house all next week to display their new cash and carry office. The event aims to show the modern laundry plant and improve customer convenience and building attractiveness.
George Biggs of Ponca City Oklahoma W H Olstat of Albuquerque and John Lanning of Artesia officials of the Continental Oil Co were here on business last night.
Cecila and Faustino Jaramillo Jr two three month old twins died at home 305 East Albuquerque Street after a two week illness. Born August 23 1939 in Roswell they are survived by parents one sister Sara and two brothers Cresencio and Salvador. Funeral services were held at Saint Johns Catholic Church and interment was in South Park under Ballard Funeral Home direction.
Newly furnished and decorated throughout with hot and cold water and heat in every room. Finest innerspring mattresses. Cleanliness is my motto. Invite inspection. Special rates to permanent tenants.
Berlin reports no official comment while Paris hints France aims to resume dealings with American war material manufacturers after the war. In Washington the Senate arms embargo repeal vote is tallied 63 for and 30 against with party splits and crossovers noted.
The article weighs Roosevelt’s possible third term bid amid party division over the Wallace declaration and arms embargo. It notes Roosevelt’s close friends doubt a run, citing plans after the White House and possible active campaigning only if a nominee opposes his social reform program.
Reports describe the freighter City of Flint still at Murmansk with American and German crews aboard and cargo of tractors. Washington and Moscow exchanges reveal tensions over release and neutrality, while Berlin and Bergen add competing accounts of crew safety and vessel status.
Roswell and Dexter Cubs plan a Halisowe en party at the fairgrounds on North Main next Monday at 5 p m. Refreshments games and entertainment are planned with all four Roswell Cub Packs and the Dexter Pack participating.
Two bowling matches scheduled at Berkey Alleys Sunday afternoon. Bowman’s Bakery faces Lannom’s Gulf Oil ers at 1 30 PM, followed by Ball and White versus Busy Bee at 4 30 PM.
Mrs. J. D. Hill and family express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. D. B. Titus for comforting words, the quartette for music, the casket bears for assistance, and to all who offered support.
Mr and Mrs J F Whiting announce the birth of a son named Robert Ernest at their LF D home on October 27 weighing 8.5 pounds.
George A. Yarborough receives a building permit for construction of a five room frame and stucco house at 307 South Missouri. Project valued at 2500 dollars.
Frank Stephens and Alpha Cap eron of Brownfield Texas obtain a license along with Arthur L. Colvin and Cecil Mary McCasland of Artesia.
Doorway notes show items for sale and rental listings including firearms water tank and two room apartments. Multiple addresses and phone numbers appear with lease and price details, offering rooms, duplexes, and grass land for lease.
Phoenix officials pursue leads as sheriff Lon Jordan targets a former hospital employee described as friendly who may have aided Mrs Judd in escaping from the asylum. Dr Louis J Saxe questions staff while investigating plans discussed weeks ago. Judd killed two young nurses in 1931 and fled after dismembering victims’ bodies.
The Military Institute Colts defeated Tucumcari High School 32 to 0 on the Institute field. A scoreless first half gave way to all scoring in the final two quarters as New Mexico Military Institute built a decisive victory.
Santa Fe October 23 Dr R P Kandle district health officer at Clovis was named president elect of the New Mexico Public Health Association at the four day convention He will take office at the end of the 1940 meeting with date and site to be announced later by the executive committee Also named were Dr John C Mitchell vice president elect Miss M Easter Flynn and other officers and sectional chiefs including sanitarians nurses and health officers not re elected at the session
Dr. T. E. Boggs, graduate optometrist at 309 North Main Street offers eye examinations and glasses fitting. Glasses ground in their own laboratory by expert technicians with broken lenses immediately duplicated. Phone 21 for appointment.
News from Budapest reports Premiers Argetoianu and Cvetkovich meeting for four hours on Bulgarian claims to Romania amid fears of Balkan war. Yugoslavia warns Bulgaria against Soviet influence as Italian officials lobby Sofia to resist Soviet dominance in the region.
Burris Wilson states that he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by others. This notice clarifies that only Burris Wilson is liable for debts and obligations arising from his own actions.
Ohio State jumped ahead 7 0 on a 2 yard run by Strausbaugh after a long drive. Cornell tied the score with a 79 yard run by Walter Scholl and a blocked extra point. In the third period Hal McCullough and McCullough to Kelley sparked Cornell to a 20 14 lead. Ohio State threatened in the fourth but could not convert while Cornell interceptions and strong defense sealed the game.
A 26 man New Mexico University Yearlings squad leaves Albuquerque for El Paso to face Texas Mines freshmen in tonight's gridiron game. Four former El Paso prep stars join the group Jerry Spitzer and brother Dick Louis Attel and Burl Horton.
The senate approved the administration arms embargo repeal measure with Senator Hatch joining 62 supporters and Senator Chaves among 30 opponents, in a Washington session on October 28.
STATE COLLEGE N. M. Oct 28 An excursion to Mexico City during the Christmas holidays was planned today under sponsorship of New Mexico State College. Tentative arrangements called for a two weeks trip with 11 days in Mexico City. Frank J. Amador, secretary of the Pan- American relations committee, was selected excursion director.
W A Gage and W T Wimberly were elected directors on the fifth grazing district election board. Reelected were Malcolm Mc Gregor Frank Bryant A B Cox and Ed Brownfield. At Carrizozo district four directors elected were E J Stovall E J Isiacs R D Champion J R Gillil and Dick Gillil. Reelections included R A Spencer W W Gallagher V Del Curto and Hollis Jones. Washington census bureau reports New Mexico census in 1949.
Fullback Landsberg rushed 42 and 16 yards on two fake reverses to spark Cornell. Two more runs advanced to Ohio State's four before a field goal by Nick Drakes. Ohio State threatened with aerials but Cornell held on for the 23 to 14 victory.
Washington commission candidates drew comment as officials said R C Miller of Albuquerque New Mexico was not fully qualified. Senator Hatch of New Mexico said he learned Miller had ties to Washington, objecting to his appointment by NM chairman Benjamin Luchini and national committeeman A T Hannett on qualification grounds. He urged the bureau to investigate Miller's qualifications.
The Hagerman high school stage curtain embroidered by National Youth Administration workers is on display at the Roswell museum through next Tuesday. Afterward the curtain will be installed at Hagerman high. It is described as an exceptionally fine piece of work.
A city wide Boy Scout rally is set for tonight at the fairgrounds. Scouts will cook supper at 5 30 and activities begin at 6 30. Scouts should bring an axe to chop wood.
County health officer Dr W W Phillips came home last night after attending a meeting of the state Public Health Association in Santa Fe.
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