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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
8
Mrs. Emma Walling state manager of the Woodman Circle will visit Roswell on Wednesday September 13. A meeting is scheduled at the home of Mrs. J. J. Rodden 113 South Pennsylvania and all members are urged to attend.
Old Mission Beauty Shop invites customers to discover fascinating new ways to dress their hair after a marvellous natural realistic permanent. Appointment by phone at 182 for details and bookings.
Verne Spec Stewart, state golf champion, did not advance in the national amateur tournament now underway. He finished with a total of 158 and was automatically eliminated from further play.
Falconi Electric Co notes Philco incorporates latest developments as new tubes revolutionize the radio, promising better performance and expanded capabilities at any price.
The ad promotes Fitch massaging creams and new Realistic permanents at Nickson Beauty Shop. It invites readers to call 640 for appointments and notes a phone number for contact. The seasonal pitch suggests skin care as summer fades and haircare needs, including finger waves, are offered.
Starting Tuesday September 12 bread will be 5c a loaf or 6 for 25c. Perfect Bakery at 402 North Main Street advertises the sale and dates for the price offer.
In a formal notice the document names Leland Fellows and W. M. Attest with Elmer Riemen identified as secretary. The item records a procedural order or appointment-related action and cites the involved parties in a legal or organizational context.
Miss Grace S. Massie deputy clerk of the U S district court for New Mexico arrived here yesterday for the term of court which begins here Thursday. Mrs Minnie Brumback also a deputy clerk was expected this afternoon. Judge Colin Neglett and W D Bryars clerk will arrive tomorrow. C B Barker U S district attorney for New Mexico will also be here for the federal court term.
Mr and Mrs L L Johnson returned to Roswell last night from Dallas. They had gone there Saturday to bring home two girls who had been visiting them locally.
R C Jopling general sales manager of Phillips Petroleum Company based in Bartlesville Oklahoma travels with his wife and son for a vacation. The son is a cadet at the Military Institute now in his second year and the family drove to Roswell for their trip.
The county commissioners held their regular monthly meeting yesterday and authorized the payment of bills from the road, indigent and health funds. Relief matters and other business were discussed but no definite action was taken.
The Roswell tailor H Berkow promises on site suit making and alterations at 115 West 4th Street. He offers alteration and repair to make suits look like new for customers seeking local, personalized tailoring services.
1929 Buick coupe offered by Carl Johnson on easy terms. Describes good paint, nice motor and good tires for $185.00. Implicit local classified ad style with simple asking price and payment terms.
Advertisement notes a 1931 Chevrolet Sport Model coupe available for demonstration with easy terms offered to suitable buyers. Carl Johnson is referenced as a contact person.
Classified item seeks a near water rental. Message requests a place close in with ample water, and provides contact as Postoffice Box 419. Monetary amount listed as 1213 is unclear.
The article notes the official opening of the New Mexico Military School for classes with cadets starting a new year and wishes a memorable year ahead. Donald Wilkins reports having a swell time in Chicago. World air races saw two records set, and Pecos Valley duck hunters have favorable prospects for the season running November 16 through January 15.
Fall brings talk of rodeo, horses, cacti gardeners and locals debating plans for the Southeastern New Mexico State Fair. Residents of Pecos Valley regard the event as highly significant, shaping seasonal preparations and community pride.
Capt R R Brown athletic director and coach at New Mexico Military Institute spoke at the Kiwanis about this year’s football material and prospects. He praised Roswell coach Poe Corn and line coach L T Godfrey while noting three key players on the sick list. He highlighted strong backfield depth with Daigle and Parenti and listed familiar linemen and ends, center, guards, and new hopefuls from the Institute Juniors. A Kiwanian from Albuquerque attended and a baseball game with Lions was announced for Thorne Park at five today.
Attorney H. M. Dow has departed for San Antonio on a business trip. He will handle legal matters and return to the city after completing his engagements.
Santa Fe police report Frank Barelas was arrested at Lamy at 5 30 this morning by Sheriff Jesus M Baca after he claimed a package half the size of a shoe box at the express counter. The box contained fine grain marijuana worth several hundred dollars and was labeled from Manzanola Colorado. The shipment was believed to be on AT SF No 7. Barelas claimed innocence and said he acted for friends. Sheriff Baca noted water on Barelas trousers suggesting arrival on No 7 behind the water tank.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that coal rates in car load lots from Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico to Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico were unreasonable. It ordered Santa Fe and other railways to revise rates to $4.40 per ton and to refund excessive charges charged to Higgenbotham, Bartlett & Co., Inc. after November 7, 1925.
Gov. Arthur Seligman ordered a state mine inspector to Gallup to investigate charges from the National Miners Union that five Navajo Indians unfit for mining were employed at the Mentmore mine. The union, currently striking in the Gallup region, had telegraphed the concerns, and the governor granted the inspector's visit.
Oklahoma City September 12 AP The governor challenges the state supreme court to accept salary reductions after a special court voids past cuts for constitutional officers Chief Justice Fletcher Riley had been paid 625 monthly instead of 500 The legislature had ordered 15 percent cuts Murray threatens to seek removal of justices via constitutional amendment and warns of National Guard backing Carter refuses pardon or guard aid citing duty to uphold the law
Brownsville Texas Sept 12 AP The discovery of five more bodies raised the death toll to 29 from a tropical hurricane that swept the lower Rio Grande valley and Gulf Coast last week Four unidentified Mexicans were found crushed in ruined shacks The body of Uncle Jim Sumners a veteran fisherman drowned in the storm drifted ashore at Red Fish Bay Flood waters still menaced the valley but flood control works withstood the border flood after a break in Willacy county near Raymondville
Clovis New Mexico September 12. Clovis today held its first annual flower show with prizes offered for winners in every division of the exhibition and a large number of entries.
Press Taughtry age 50 died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday at his home in the Ruidoso area. He worked in Roswell’s plumbing business 1908 to 1915 and with his wife ran the Alta Vista store for the past two years. Survived by his widow, three brothers, two sisters of Clinton La, and brother-in-law James Cowan of Roswell. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Ballard Chapel with Rev. Titus. pallbearers named. Burial at South Park.
Roswell officials plan a state maintained public park attracting tourism with a high type highway from U S 380 to Lea Lake. Plans include drainage, trees, caretaker house, boat access, a gravel beach, picnic grounds and trails. If land is secured by Wednesday, the camp could move October 1, possibly creating two camps.
Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati, the local favorite and last year's medalist, posted a 69 today at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati. He finished the 36 hole qualifying with a 141, two under par, breaking the national amateur championship record for qualifying play.
Secretary Frances Perkins, speaking in Washington, said the next three months will test whether the industrial recovery program can be handled by voluntary action.
A new shipment of Gibson guitars priced at 15 dollars each, a bargain compared with the former 25 dollar selling price. Customers urged to visit the store to view and purchase the guitars.
Three delegations met with the State public works advisory board today to press funding for public works. Portales seeks money for a hospital court house and community building. George Palmes of Raton requested a loan for Raton water works improvements. Alfred Weiland of Pueblo Colorado spoke on loans to water and sewage plants and cited Hagerman funding.
The defense rested its case in the David A. Lamson murder trial at the San Jose courthouse after presenting evidence suggesting Mrs Allene Thorpe Lamson died from an accidental fall in her Stanford University campus home on May 30.
Attorney Howard Buchly returned from Lovington yesterday after completing legal business there.
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