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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1939
Page
8
Roswell Masons show strong interest in a two night craft labor with a Thursday regular business meeting and Friday investing to Fellowcraft and Master Mason rites. The judge will call to labor at 5 pm finishing by 6 30 pm followed by a beefsteak dinner then more work at 7 30 pm concluding Blue Lodge ceremonies. Master Masons welcomed with ample steaks.
Roswell reported six traffic accidents in August with one injury according to the monthly police department report to the National Safety Council. Through Sept 1, total 71 accidents and eight injuries, versus 95 accidents and ten injuries for the same period last year.
Samaritan Lodge No. 12 I O O F will finish the summer re incarna tion of third degree work at Thursday night meeting in the Pythian temple. If state is cleared a larger fall class will begin September 14 under Noble Grand Pat ONeill and officers. All Odd Fellows welcome to attend and enjoy the cooled temple meetings.
Johnathon York Inperial and Starks Delicious Apples available for immediate pickup at Geylords Orchard. Call Red 1114 for details on fruit quality and availability. Located near York and Imperial routes.
Fire department was called to 302 East Hendricks at 4 45 yesterday afternoon after a mattress was set ablaze by children playing with matches. Firemen described the incident as accidental and under investigation.
Roswell Lodge No 18 A F A M schedules a regular communication Thursday September 7 at 7:30 PM. Attest by order W W Huntly WM Elmer H Riemen secretary.
Bruce Poorbaugh will lead a Roswell bowling team to Clovis for their first match. Local bowlers include Curtis Corn Bill DeFoe Floyd Citty Jack Lair and Gene Lee.
Mrs. T. L. Gardner, wife of T. L. Gardner, died yesterday at Scott White Hospital in Temple Texas. The body will arrive in Roswell on tonight's train accompanied by Mr. Gardner. Talmage Mortuary is in charge. complete announcements to follow tomorrow.
A marriage license was issued in Reno Nevada to Carl Van Valkenburg 39 of San Jose California and Alice Barrett 44 of Fort Sumner New Mexico.
Albuquerque of the Arizona Texas League defeated central New Mexico League all stars 17 to 2 in a two game exhibition start. Archie Templeton held the All Stars to one hit over seven innings and Delancey finished the last two for the Cardinals.
The Roswell Barber Shop on Main and Third has been purchased from C. M. Lasley by Charles A. Richardson. Old and new customers are welcomed. Sandwich Toasters, coffee makers, extra bowls, and glass for cof fee makers offered at half price at L. F. Woodhead's, 317 North Main St. Will Hortenstein spoke at the Ad Club luncheon about the 7th Worlds Poultry Congress in Cleveland as New Mexico representative. He serves on the International Baby Chick Association board. A violin solo by Elaine Frazier with Dorothy Deason accompaniment. Bruce Poorbaugh presided.
Two room apartment and two room cottage available for rent plus brick building at 623 No. Rich. For sale tomato crates from Sallee's Gro. at 9-612x.
German forces pressed toward Warsaw from the north and west as the city emptied. Diplomatic chatter placed the government and U S ambassador staff among evacuees while Polish planes were reported to have attacked German units near Chiechanow and Radomsko. Streetcars vanished, taxis dwindled, and news remained scarce among the chaos of a capital under siege.
Poland's ancient capital Krakow fell today to advancing German troops near the southwestern frontier. An official German announcement said the city of 242,000 inhabitants was captured at noon without resistance. Bridges over the Vistula remained intact as Polish forces retreated.
British reports say enemy aircraft visited England's east coast but caused no damage while Nazi forces push toward Warsaw in a blitzkreig. Polish defense, air battles, and German advances dominate the eastern front with ships sunk and naval raids continuing.
Reports from Basel indicate flames seen from an explosion at the Zeppelin factory in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance near the Swiss frontier. Strasbourg and Erstein were emptied as artillery duels raged across the Rhine, while the Bremen liner was said to have reached an unidentified neutral port after days of mystery.
Belem Brazil Sept 6 The north German Lloyd liner Inn sailing from here to Hamburg Aug 25 has been sunk in mid Atlantic, with 30 crew. British admiralty reports three German merchant ships sunk, naming Olinda and Carl Fritzen as sunk off the Atlantic coast of South America. Inn assumed passengerless.
The British Broadcasting Company reported Warsaw radio dispatches stating several German parachutists who parachuted behind Polish lines and wore Polish uniforms were captured and court martialed.
Chaves County Crop Improvement Association approved new regulations at a special meeting led by president W. A. Losey. About 35 members attended, touring north county farms to inspect cotton from registered and certified seed, with Hagerman and state college officials observing certified seed cotton growth.
A successful livestock grading demonstration drew 350 Chaves and Lea county ranchers to the A D Jones ranch yesterday morning. After lunch provided by Lea county American Legion Auxiliary, attendees evaluated regional ranch operations and conservation methods. Talks were given by W R Ritchie K A Parker and George F Ellis with sponsorship from the county extension staffs and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association. J P White Jr served as the Chaves county representative.
The council approved bids for garbage service and golf course operation, leased offices for the Agricultural Conservation Program, and accepted a copper pipe supply bid amid rising copper prices. The city engineer may buy cement lined water main pipe at 96 cents per foot without new bids, subject to state finance board approval. Condolence was sent to Alderman T. L. Gardner on his death.
Fire crews fought a small blaze in a trash and wood pile at East Side Grocery at 512 East 5th. No damage reported. Police fined Hilliard Salee and Roy H. Lee $10 each for speeding. Mayor Allison presided as hiring decisions and job applications were discussed by committees.
Rome dispatch reports Adolf Hitler urged Polish peasants to resume farm labor promptly along the Vistula river front in preparation for the coming year’s crop, signaling an emphasis on agricultural readiness amid ongoing campaigns.
New Mexico WPA employees and applicants must sign by September 16 a mimeo graphed form certifying they do not advocate overthrow of the U. S. government by force or violence. The forms, prepared by the state administrative office, will be distributed soon and are needed for relief certification. Refusal to sign bars WPA employment under a national relief act provision.
Mrs George Dixon wins the city beautiful contest with a bouquet of asters. The event highlights community pride and floral display standards across neighbors.arrangements showcased by residents.
Chin Whisker Column notes the Bearer de plume for city employees lists new Chin Whisker Club members Charles Swanson John Blea Clyde Fulton S W Schueneman R C Moon Aubrey Richa Fays Cecil Lattimer Victor Deron Virgil Dillon John Melen dez Elias Bassa Daniel Gallegos Fete Fahrlander Lucas Trujillo and some city chain gang members among those reported to join.
Roswell Typewriter Co advertises office machines and supplies with contact at 215 N Main Roswell New Mexico and phone 674 for inquiries.
Wednesday note reports Roswell residents awaiting Hawkshaw as he takes a vacation. He promised to be back Friday morning after receiving a phone call a letter and a telegram asking if all is well and noting funds are not an issue.
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