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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1934
Page
8
Cub Pack 1 sponsored by Kiwanis will hold a special meeting at the Kiwanis Boy Scout hut on North Missouri next Friday at four o clock. Paul Wilmot is the new cubmaster. The pack has been inactive since spring when Sgt. James Duthie moved away. All members should bring a parent and another cub.
Radio wonk fledgling and phone listed as 2389. Falconi Electrical Service offers quick repairs and affordable costs. Located at 125 W. Second, the ad promises fast service with clear pricing.
Roswell Scoutmasters and assistant leaders will hold a dinner meeting at the Christian church annex next Friday at six o'clock.
A reader states dissatisfaction with the current sheriff nominee and instructs voters to write EF. J. House on the ballot and place an X after the name in Adv. O24thx. The note reflects informal voting guidance rather than an official election directive.
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and companions faced a wall of water as a storm battered their 3,197 mile journey from Suva to California. The cockpit gear malfunctioned and nearly caused a spin after the retractable landing gear was accidentally released during repairs. A navy meteorologist warned of headwinds if departure occurred today. The 25 hour five minute flight from Suva followed a Brisbane leg that began October 20, with a one week stop at Suva for weather delays. The voyage continues pending final takeoff clearance.
Citizens discuss riding on Main Street and pedestrian safety as children bicycle ride urging on sidewalks. Armistice Day approaches with talk of store closings and a closing committee decision to be announced later. An explosion near Valley Refining Company was traced to a gasoline tank car ignition. more details follow in the paper.
Clyde Fulton the city manager and sanitary officer warns that any person who sells sweet milk or cream must comply with the city milk ordinance. Those who fail to comply will be prosecuted.
The Boy Scout headquarters will issue 150 invitations to Scout leaders across the Eastern New Mexico Area Council for the council's annual meeting and banquet to be held here on November 23.
P. V. Thorson, Boy Scout executive, announced in Roswell that the annual financial campaign will be held mid January to avoid conflicts with other drives. R. M. Tiener will again lead the campaign this year.
Hagerman native C. G. Mason was in Roswell from his Hagerman home today, meeting acquaintances and discussing local matters.
Local officers arrested Clous Eaton here last night at the request of Portales officers who came after him this morning. Eaton faces a burglary charge.
London October 30 AP reports a deadlock in naval discussions among the three powers. Japanese delegates hoped to meet the Americans but talks were postponed for tomorrow with Britain. Tokyo insists on tonnage equality while Washington demands concessions from Japan.
Albuquerque reports H T Nugent announces winter push for New Mexico legislature to adopt the Uniform Narcotic Law now in eight states. Federal figures W J Barker and other officials back the move amid concerns state narcotics laws are inadequate. The piece also notes naval treaty talk and US hopes for Japan to concede.
A Denver mob attacked relief workers and police during a mass protest over relief cuts. Officers fired over the mob’s heads as rioters overturned a patrol car, burned a station, and injured a patrolman. About 200 left work amid 26 relief workers evacuated. Gov Johnson pledged aid while officials resisted meeting agitators.
Sunday event set for November 11 at C W Graham Ranch located 19 miles east of Roswell. Admission 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for children under 13. Contestants invited to enter. Adv. Oct 12 to Dec 12.
Dr. H. C. Henderson named chairman of the local Boy Scout Court of Honor. Members include Albert Stubbs Rev. F. B. Howden Jr. Maj. L. B. Plummer C. M. Martin and Stig Santheson.
Classified notice advertises a furnished five room house with electric refrigerator for rent at 612 South Kentucky and contact phone 1442. A second entry offers a four room house for rent with phone 889.
Advertises children's wool jersey suits in sizes 2 through 6 from Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th Street. Includes record reference and sparse listing details.
The Boy Scout leaders training class in Principles of Scoutmastership at Carlsbad, led by P. V. Thorson, area executive, has been postponed until next week.
Werner Coppin had his tonsils removed at St Mary's hospital this morning and is recovering well.
A bouquet of double nasturtiums grown by Mrs. W. R. Eccles is shown at the Chamber of Commerce. The florist bloom is noted as a rare sight locally.
Local ad for Deasen Produce at 605 S Main offering pork sausage with ample fat hens and turkeys. Includes contact phone 1082J for orders or inquiries.
Three sections, tops and bottoms, of three shelves each, mahogany finished Wernicke book cases in good condition. Ideal for libraries or law books. See them at Purdy's Furniture Store.
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