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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
2
The Roswell 20 30 Club presents a burlesque and bathing beauty revue at Yucca Theatre Friday and Saturday with beach and evening wear, old and new, all dialogue designed for fun. Tickets sold to aid underprivileged children, with business leaders supporting the fund drive.
The Senate race coverage notes Wendell Willkie's Sept. 17 visit with a base ball park rally at Tingley and a post address press conference. State and national GOP officials plan to meet Willkie in Amarillo and escort him to Albuquerque with Republican travelers by rail from Clovis to Vaughn to Be len to Albuquerque. Democratic talks emphasize dam charges relief and highway work, while local notes cite opposition claims of party funds misuse and safety pledges against invasion.
The Detroit Tigers crushed the Cleveland Indians 7-2 to move into second place three games behind the leaders, while the New York Yankees were edged 6-5 by the Washington Senators. In the National League, the Cincinnati Reds won 3-2 in 12 innings over the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Bill Werber delivering the decisive run. Dodgers and Cardinals also won to stay close behind.
The postal service spent 31 years to deliver a postal card addressed to Mrs. C. R. Phillips in La Luz. Postmaster Mrs. Jerry Carter says the card was mailed in St. Louis on August 8, 1909, misrouted to Houston, Texas, and was sent to find Mrs. Phillips as officials launch a hunt.
Rev John G Anderson a Democrat from Chaves county seeks the state representative seat. A longtime Dexter pastor and Presbyterian leader he promotes church work and a strong Pecos Valley presence while pledging openness on issues and readiness to answer questions.
The article urges support in the Democratic primary on September 14 as Rev Anderson asks for votes. A weather forecast covers New Mexico Colorado Arizona West Texas with scattered storms and cooler notes. Rev Schaefer spoke at the local CCC Camp presenting pictures of old China to a large group of boys.
Gene Schuck has taken a position as agent for the Tucumcari Truck Lines of Roswell, expanding service. He represents the Roswell firm in local and regional dealings, aiming to improve freight arrangements and client outreach.
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