Kiwanis Plans Constitution Week Observance
Kiwanis Club of Roswell announces Constitution Week activities led by President Wilmot. Kiwanis International head Joshua L Johns urges clubs nationwide to emphasize the Constitution and foster citizenship during September 17 23, 1787 anniversary week. The club invites schools churches and civic groups to participate in studying the Constitution and demonstrating patriotism.
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Kiwanis International
Roswell Club
Wilmot
United States
Kiwan- Rternational
Joshua L. Johns
Appleton
Wisconsin
States Spent 955 Million on Highways Last Year
State highway expenditures in 1932 totaled 955.4 million dollars from state authorities via the Bureau of Public Roads. Of this, 816.8 million funded construction, maintenance, and interest. 138.7 million covered principal payments and transfers. Employment peaked at 744 thousand in December, with direct and indirect jobs supported by construction. Total funds reached 1.174 billion, driven largely by motor vehicle fees and gasoline taxes.
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Bureau of Public Roads
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Mesilla Valley Jubilant Over Rio Grande Treaty
Mesilla valley residents celebrate ratification of the Rio Grande treaty by the Mexican senate. The commitment includes constructing the Caballo dam 22 miles below Elephant Butte to flood control and river straightening from El Paso to Fort Quitman, at an estimated cost of $6,000,000. The work will employ hundreds for five years. credit is given to International Boundary Commissioner L. M. Lawson and Elephant Butte project president Dr. A S Robertson for driving the agreement.
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Las Cruces
N. M
Mesilla Valley
Senate
Elephant Butte Dam
Rio Grande
el Paso
Fort Quitman
A. S. Robertson
Elephant Butte
Rio Grande Valley
L. M. Lawson
Lawson
Troops Vote With Absentee Ballots in Gallup
National guard troops in Gallup strike zone will be first to vote under the state absentee ballot law. Lt. Col. Sage in Deming preps for Tuesday's special election as soldiers receive ballots from county clerks and vote where quartered, then mail them to county authorities.
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Gallup, N. M
National Guardsmen
Gallup
C. G. Sage
Deming
Barracks Orchestra Grows Strong for Dance and Football
Readable notes report a promising barracks orchestra with Cox, Kokernot, Nord hem, Beazley and others among the veterans, plus a talented rookie group. Football outlook is upbeat but marred by limited reserves, with Ned Vaughan praising a strong backfield while concerns over substitutes persist. Sidelights include drill and social details, hospital absences, and a humorous painter’s bill for Old Church decor.
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Cox
R. L
Kokernot
J. W
Nordhem
W. B
Bud” Beazley
M. F
Braselton
Ned Vaughan
Julio Chiaramonte
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