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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1939
Page
6
An advertisement lists names and invites mechanically inclined men to train for overhaul, installation, and service of air conditioning and refrigerating equipment. Applicants should not interrupt current work and must send name, address, and age to Utilities Inst. P. G. A. care Record.
The Roswell Museum welcomed 1011 visitors in August with 639 adults and 372 children. About 460 came from other states. Three exhibits along with archaeological and historical collections were shown, including Federal Art, Modern Drawings reproduction, Living American Art, color reproductions, Fabric Designs and Watercolors. The museum opened 10 to 12 mornings, 2 to 6 afternoons, 7 to 9 Tuesday evenings, and 2 to 6 Sundays.
Autos driven by Joe Robinson and Joe Baldwin collided at 10th and Main last night. Baldwin's car sustained slight damage. Traffic policeman Keller conducted the investigation.
A new show of twenty water color paintings by Federal Art Project artists of New York opened at the Roswell Museum September 1 and runs to September 20. The collection features landscapes and city scenes by well known artists including Miron Sokole, Elizabeth Terrell, Stuart Edie, Carol Weinstock, Jo Rollo, and others such as Arnold Blanch, Richard Sussman, Julian Levi, Thomas Nagai, George Ault, Rufino Tamayo, Kenneth Downer and Bertram Hartman.
The 1938 Nash sedan owned by Dr. Willely of Hager man was stolen from his home Wednesday night. It was found abandoned on the Roswell Clovis highway near Railroad Mountain with an empty gasoline tank. No evidence of the thief has been located.
In Roswell locals gaze at Price & Co window where a real cowboy on horseback rides by with brisk pace. The display is lively with oompth. McGuber McCullough of M & J notes great men are dead and feels sick. Joe Murphy was seen adding zest to the scene.
Lawrence Moore reads and remarks as jet set wit, while the airline wizard returns from a vacation claiming a 93 mile shortcut. Roswell is deemed a better city than Santa Fe. Mrs Bob Lamier stirs neighborhood activity and the drag crowds sport cactus like beards and moustaches foreshadowing the upcoming fair.
For sale numbers include big hens fryers roosters pigeons and bantams at Brookshiers 920 E 2nd. 9 8t2c
For sale or rent notices list furnished units with details. One entry notes 510 So Virginia for inquires. Another lists a new four wheel cotton trailer at Fish Hatchery Dexter New Mexico. A small furnished apartment at 306 W 2nd with contact numbers 749 or 1096. A woman sought to keep house and care for children evenings at 517 E Third.
Hobbs New Mexico September reports show 129 rigs active as the oil conservation commission lists 11 new locations and 10 completions after a 15 day shutdown. Lea and Eddy counties each tied at 53 wells drilling with additional activity across Chaves Dona Ana Luna and Otero counties. Twenty five locations await spadding and further drilling is expected in weeks ahead.
The U S state department released a naval attache draft stating evidence showed the Athenia was struck on the port side by a torpedo during twilight on September 3. The account cites damage to the bulkhead, flooded compartments, and passengers trapped in dining areas drowning below decks.
French high command reports armies crossing the German frontier and advancing toward the Siegfried line with new local gains along the Saar Basin. British forces and French troops crowd Paris as preparations mount for a joint offensive, while Poland braces to defend Warsaw along the Vistula.
Roswell Lodge No. 18 A F and A M holds a Special Communication Friday September 8 at 5 p m with dinner at 6 30 pm at the Temple and work on the 3rd degree By Order W W Huntly W M Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary
Miss Elaine Frazier, Roswell violinist, performed at the Lions Club dinner with piano accompaniment by Mrs. L. O. Fullen. An announcement listed Miss Frazier's recital set for next Wednesday at the junior high auditorium. New members Henry Eller and Cecil Naramore were introduced, Floyd Ditty attended as a guest, and Louis Prager was named program chairman for the year. Robert Ball presided as club president.
Robert Davis approved for an addition of cement and tile to the old Battery A gunsheds at 301 East 4th. Project value listed at 2500 dollars.
Eddy County oil activity surged as five of six wells completed produced, three new locations staked. Miller No 1 NESE 18-19-32 was abandoned at 4016 feet after showing three levels. new wells include Ballard No 1-B, Gates No 2, Gates No 1, Reid No 1, and Woolley No 1-B with flows ranging from 52 to 480 barrels per day.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor depart Cannes for England ending about three years in exile. The Duke abdicated, married the American-born Duchess, and was urged back by King George VI to aid in the war against Germany. London reports say the couple will not return today.
Mr and Mrs F A Lee have renewed their lease of the Nickson Coffee Shop which they have run for three years They express plans to stay there permanently and continue operating the business with confidence in the location and future prospects.
Dispatches in Cannes suggested the Duke and Duchess would travel via France to a channel port for a British warship home. Fort Belvedere remained their property after the abdication, and observers doubted the public impact of their return amid ongoing war.
D P Greiner county clerk calls attention to current registration hours at the clerk's office noting some residents may not know registration is available there. The notice urges eligible voters to register before deadlines and highlights location and access.
Las Vegas New Mexico Sept 8 funeral arrangements pending for State Senator J M Daniels Democrat Mora San Miguel who died in hospital yesterday from injuries after his car overturned near here Tuesday. Daniels 51 formerly in Kansas City Missouri businessman. elected to the senate in 1936 serving in the 13th and 14th legislatures. He leaves his widow and two children.
The Associated Press reports the sixth day of sea warfare with 14 vessels lost to British, French, Dutch, and German actions. Minesweeper losses killed 29 of 51 aboard off the West Frisian Islands. Regent Tiger and Helfrid Bissmark sank in Roé Sound with crew fatalities. Enlistments announced for several Roswell and Artesia men to various Army units and Air Corps candidates.
Arvel Brantley of Roswell and Bonnie Haley of Dexter obtained a marriage license. The notice specifies both parties are residents of their respective towns and proceed to formalize their union.
Judge Emmett Patton departed by train today heading to Ardmore Oklahoma due to his mother’s critical illness. The 94 year old mother’s health prompted the trip as noted in the day’s brief.
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