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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1932
Page
8
H P Saunders and Mr and Mrs E C Saunders spent last week at the Saunders cabin in the Sacramento Mountains on a pleasure outing and a deer hunting trip. They did not shoot a deer but enjoyed the trip. Mr Saunders reported a five inch snowfall in that section last Monday.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes a permanent wave service at Old Mission Beauty Shoppe offering a limited time special. It lists phone number 182 for information and notes location at 219 North Main with a short call to action for readers to inquire soon.
In stamped pillow cases Luncheon sets dresser scarfs vanity sets and towels Card table overs stamped for easy to do embroidery Make your Xmas gifts and give the kind of gift that is really appreciated Art Gift Shop 107 West 4th Adv Record Want Ads Get Results.
Halloween dance hosted by fire department Friday night October 28. Attendees may come masked or unmasked. Music by Stockley’s Orchestra. Advertisement 25t4c.
Stamped goods include lace edged pillow cases scarves and vanity sets ready for embroidery. Extra fine linen fringe sets finger towels guest towels and fringed tea towels offered as Xmas gifts. Located at 107 West 4th Street with advertisement for shop.
The advertisement promotes Gur Slogan with the claim Where the best cost you less. It notes expert florist designer Allison Greenhouses and Floral Co. at 707 South Sea and lists a phone number 408 for contact.
Fresh oysters available with best extra selects at 40 cents a pint and medium 5 cents a pint. Fresh fish available at all times. Fin and Feather Market advertises meet.
The column notes Halloween fun with nuts on a grate to test romance, then mentions Hoover's voice on the air at seven in Roswell. It recalls myths, a Van Racine stocking deal, and Washington D C voting rights. It also tells of choir boys collecting church fines and previews a Record Election Party next week.
Johnny Mack Brown and Guvin Williams, film stars and polo players, played the Institute polo team in Roswell. The match ended 13 to 12 after extra time with the cadets scoring the winning goal. Williams, nicknamed Big Boy, and Brown led a two-hero lineup against the Institute team in an impromptu contest.
Miss Harriet Poorbaugh representing multiple counties in the state audition contest broadcast on KOB in Albuquerque has returned to Roswell with her father and accompanist. Joseph Brown of Portales also passed through Roswell. Radio ballots determine winners, with results due soon. The duo praised the Albuquerque reception and praised their voices.
A local shop at 107 West 4th Street offers sweaters in red blue tan and pastel shades at reasonable prices. The note lists ages 2 46 and 8, likely indicating sizing or age suitability and mentions Adv 31tfe.
Rue Chrisman Sergeant B F Leonard and Harold Danenberg returned last night from a deer hunting trip on the north side of the Capitan. Mr Chrisman shot the buck. Leonard noted snow on level ground was one foot deep by actual measure.
Return from a Sacramento mountains hunting trip with each man bringing home a fine buck. C D Goodsell and Paul Goodsell were the hunters in this notable outing, celebrating successful game.
Brook shier Produce Company advertises dressed roosters at 7 cents per pound and plump hens at two for 60 cents in a compact Old Style poultry sale notice.
The eleven months old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Oak ley died at the family home on Alameda street this morning at four o'clock after several days illness. Services will be held tomorrow morning with Rev Smith in charge and interment will be at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing.
Two Mexican youths who stole a Model A Ford in Chihuahua last night were arrested this afternoon in Socorro, according to information received by the sheriff's office.
Wade Johnson aged fifty four died at his home on North Main Street Saturday night after several weeks illness. He came to Roswell three years ago and ran the Buena Vista Miniature Golf Course and later the Mountain View Sanitarium. Survived by wife, sister Mrs Ella Lupo of Chatanooga and two brothers W C Johnson of Rusk Texas and Robert Johnson of unknown address. Funeral plans moved to Henrietta Texas with Talmage Mortuary in charge.
Funeral services for Fred Pruin, who died at his home at 701 South Missouri, were conducted yesterday afternoon at two in the Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev. W A Huffman of the Nazarene Church officiating. Music was by a male quartet. pallbearers were A R Dawson, C E Lannom, C A McCoy, Harry Hunton, George Owens and Ralph Herring. Burial followed at South Park, with Talmage Mortuary in charge.
New York stocks closed the day with little net change after a seesaw session. Major indices drifted, with early losses in Union Pacific and U S Steel partly erased by midafternoon, as traders awaited clearer market signals and news.
Market report notes varied activity on New York Curb with Ark Nat Gas and Newmont among quoted securities. Stocks show mixed closes with prices including New York Curbs, Cresson and RNBs figures, while several smaller issues move modestly.
Cotton prices showed irregular moves with early declines eased by stronger demand. December fell from 6.12 to 6.07 then recovered near the prior close, while late trading eased despite hedging by the south. World consumption for September stood at 1,108,000 bales, down from August and the prior year. Spot was quiet with middling at 6.15.
Mrs George Cowan was discharged from St Marys hospital after a five day stay and taken home yesterday. Record Wam Ads Get Results.
Kansas City market notes show cattle numbers around 19 000 calves 8 000 with very little action on killing classes bidding lower on fed steers yearlings and fat stockers but bulk fed steers at 5 to 6.50 with some 6.00 reports for heifers. Stockers and feeders slow steady to weak 3.25 to 5.60. Hogs 5 000 uneven open slow weak to 10 lower close steady to 5c lower top 3.15 200 215 lb. sows 2.15 to 4.69. Sheep 7 000 with 500 through. rangers steady best 5.15 few lots 5.00 natives 4.75 to 5.00 or weak.
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady at a slight 4 point decline to 6.11 middling. Trade volume listed at 6,470 bales as of October 31 per AP dispatch from New Orleans.
Chicago cash and futures markets report declines and advances across wheat and corn. Wheat for December ranges around 414 to 441 8 and May near 593 8, with oats lower in December and July trading halted. Corn prices shift, oats and rye feature limited activity, and rye closes December at 27 12, May at 31 ¼.
The Probate Judge of Chaves County New Mexico appointed Helen H. Frazier Administratrix of the estate of Sadie Nelson Ward deceased on October 28 1952. All claims must be filed with the County Clerk of Chaves County within one year from appointment or be barred. Also includes thank you notes to local sheriffs deputies reporters and searchers for Dr J S McClelland.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Tom Fletcher died yesterday evening at St Marys hospital at 8 30 o clock A brief funeral service was held this afternoon at 3 30 o clock with Rev Julian Atwood of First Baptist Church presiding Interment followed at South Park with Talmage Mortuary directing
Ady Hedgcoxe deeply and sincerely appreciates the loyal and generous support given her in the Merchants Contest and takes this public method of expressing her heartfelt thanks.
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