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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
6
Worship schedules listed at South Main Street by Avis C. Wiggins minister with services at 10 45 a m and 8 p m Bible classes at 9 45 a m Miaweek services on Wednesdays at 7 pm and Wednesday 9 30 a m
Roswell Daily Record shows contact offices for the Roswell publisher and staff. It lists the society editor and city editor, advertising and subscription rates, and notes association with The Associated Press and New Mexico Newspaper Association.
A 1940 column notes King Carol of Romania fled the country amid ongoing European air battles. It criticizes Congress for politics over defense, warns Hitler aims to destroy England, and urges American readiness and unity without sensationalism. The piece comments on Britain’s endurance and Italy’s limited help to Germany.
The state primary will be held a week from today. Citizens are urged to register to vote as a patriotic duty and essential right of citizenship.
An uncensored missive from Cafe de Paris to a New York official reveals postwar shortages in France. Sugar coffee butter and dairy are scarce while meat arrives in rationed lots on fixed days. Vegetables and legumes fill gaps as French ingenuity simulates staples. Potatoes are described as abundant amid general hunger. The note ends with a quip on desiccated fruit and spirits. Home grown asparagus ad appears at Anderson's Gardens with contact details.
More than 3 509 people 3 628 to be exact visited Carlsbad caverns and over a thousand saw White Sands near Alamogordo. The article notes a reverent mood and endorses attending church tomorrow highlighting the Rock of Ages program led by Col. Thos Boles and the shared hymn.
Last Saturday 1,200 cars entered the town from 32 States and Mexico with 2,729 passengers, while Sunday brought over 3,000 visitors. The cavern site plans for a quarter million visitors this year, with more next year, and reports no injuries this year. The grotto staff’s efficiency drew high praise alongside the cavern’s famed hole.
The author denounces the 2 per cent collection from state employees as a long standing practice across administrations and parties. He argues it funds party power, noting lack of accountability and that outlawing it would not end the practice, while also referencing travel hardships and poor coffee for travelers and questionable water quality.
Bob Faxon, chair of the Raton Chamber of Commerce, defends Raton’s coffee scene against Abilene Reporter editor’s claim that no good coffee exists for travelers. He notes he did find one cup fit for a human, while many residents agree action is needed as drivers travel coffeeless routes from Roswell to Santa Fe.
Rue confronts a widening web of crime and loyalty as Julie Garder’s murder strategy links to Crystal Hatterick’s death. Andy reveals Alicia’s long affair with Brule’s wife, a confession forced by Brule’s hidden entanglements and the police inquiry closing in on Rue.
An all colored cast of 50 voices will perform Negro spirituals and folk songs on Sept. 11 at 8:00 p m in Roswell Junior High School auditorium. Presented by the Negro Churches of Roswell, the production has a high moral theme illustrating spiritual and material progress inspired by John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
Roy Rogers was elected honorary mayor of Valley Village a new settlement in the Ventura Boulevard sector. Balloting occurred at an all day picnic hosted by residents at Barney Oldfield's Country Club with William Farnum presiding.
Calvary Baptist Church Richardson Rev J Harris Brister pastor Sunday School 9 30 morning worship 11 am B T A 6 45 Leslie White director preaching service 7 45 prayer meeting web 7 30
Kentucky Avenue and Third Street churches invite all to attend Sunday school at 9:30 with classes for all ages, a 10:40 personal meditation, 10:50 worship led by Marion Simms, and a 6:30 Young Peoples' Service on the theme Chose a Friend. Also reports from the Mentlure Conference.
At 2nd and Penn, Pastor Thomas W. Brabham leads Sunday School at 9 30 with Major L B Plummer as general superintendent. Worship at 10 50 morning and 7 30 evening, Young People's hour at 6 30, choir and organ music featured. Guest speaker Rev J L Lawson addressing Adult Assembly from CCC Roswell. Theme mornings First Things First. evenings In Company With Myself. Air conditioned church invites all to worship.
The First Christian Church in Richardson holds church school at 9 45 a m with W H Hortenstein as superintendent The 10 50 a m worship includes Holy Communion sermon and special music At 6 30 p m Young People service speaker Mr Simms of Albuquerque At 7 30 p m Praise and preaching service described as a forty five minute evangelistic meeting Welcoming note to all attendees.
West Fifth and North by Trinity Church announces minister Roland T. Schaefer leading at 9:30 am with church school taught by Mrs. Mary Larham. Worship at 10:50 am includes the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Epworth League at 6:30 pm. Evening worship at 7:30 pm. Official Board meets 6:30 pm. cordial invitation to all.
The First Baptist Church Mission at 214 East Std resumes Sunday School at 9 39 AM after a two week closure due to sickness in a teacher’s family. Training Union meets Fridays at 7 00 PM with preaching at 8 00 PM. Contacts: H O Connor superintendent, Farl Yankersley training union director. City union at 7th St and Grand Ave holds 2 30 PM Sundays chaired by Clay Scarbrough. Dexter Methodist reports services led by A O Hood with church school at 10 00 AM, morning worship 10 50 AM, Epworth League 7 00 PM, evening worship 7 30 PM.
The First Baptist Church holds 9:30 Sunday School and 10:45 Morning Worship with Rev. Wm. A. Kuykendall delivering the morning message. An evening service at 7:45 features Rev. W. C. Garrett, Associational Missionary, bringing the message. Public invitation extended.
The Saint Jumi Catholic Church lists Masses on Sunday at 8 and 10 a m with readings and prayers guiding worship. Parish notices urge punctual arrival and participation.
Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by George Garcia, devotional by Deacon Ed Melendez at 10 45 a m and sermon by Rev J G Sanchez at 11 00 a m. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m with Wednesday prayer meeting and Friday W M S meetings. Everyone is welcome.
West Alameda Assembly of God at 1200 W Alameda lists Sunday School at 9 45 am and 11 am worship, evening service at 7 45 pm, with mid week services Wednesday and Saturday nights. Rev Cecil E Roberts leads, M C Anderson is Sunday School Superintendent. Welcome to all.
The Church of God at 814 West 12th offers Sunday School at 10 a m worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m and Young People's Endeavor Friday at 7 30 p m Services of Friends note Roswell Friends at 1004 South Lea Avenue meeting Sundays at 3 15 p m with Loyd K McCracken as host
Washington and 8th Nazaren Church lists Pastor W B Atteberry with Sunday School at 9 30 a m Superintendent E M Haley, worship at 11 a m with past in charge N Y Y P S service at 6 30 p m and mid week prayer meeting at 7 45 p m.
Old time Pentecostal revival advertised with preaching by Rev. A. G. Hopkins at the Church of Christ located at Second and Union. Come one and all to attend the event.
Church of Christ at 1212 N Rich Ave lists Sunday services at 10:30 morning and 7:30 evening with midweek service Wednesday at 7:30. The Holy Communion at 7:2 and 8 are unclear. Church School at 9 and Morning Service at 10. Visitors welcomed.
The Tabernacle SAPT'SIT at 107 West 11th Street lists morning services at 9:30 and 11:00 with evening gospel services. Mission Station led by H O Connor offers Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 8:00. St Andrew's Episcopal Fifth and Penn announces Holy Communion at 3:00, Church School at 9:45, and Morning Prayer at 11:00 with a welcoming note for visitors.
Local church listings show Salvation Army at 174 Ff Second St with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and services through 7:45 p.m. Queen Sirveter’s Church at 05 South Main St lists Masses at 8:00 and 10:09 a.m. Assembly of God at East 4th and Garden with Pastor C A Strickland, Sunday School 9:45, prayer meeting Tuesday 8:00, youth service Thursday 8:00, missionary council Wednesday 30, evangelistic service Sunday 8:00. Open invitation for a hearty welcome.
Community service times listed: 10 30 a m preaching. 7 45 p m midweek service. 8 p m singing Friday night 8 oclock.
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