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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1941

Page

8

Safety Exhibit Expands at Eastern New Mexico Fair

The Safety division exhibit from the State Highway Dept returns to the Eastern New Mexico State Fair with more than twice the space. Ingram B. Pickett of the Safety division arranged for the extension after meeting with Will Hortenstein and fair officials. The exhibit tests sight hearing and reaction and is not tied to licenses, with numbered participants and no record kept. It originated at the New York World Fair and will continue to attract visitors this year.

State Highway Dept Ingram B. Pickett Roswell Will Hortenstein Hortenstein

Picketing, unions settle disputes at mining yard and in transit

Mass picketing continued as government drafts an order to seize control of the yard after a sea conference. The closed shop dispute did not yield a contract clause, while federal conciliators averted a walkout by the Association of Communication Workers. In Bisbee Arizona, 300 miners reached a contract ending a walkout with 25 cents a day raises and two years of vacation, after seeking 80 cents, a closed shop and dues checkoff. average wages were 6 dollars 51 cents per day.

Churchill England Howevr Association of Communication Workers Western Electric, Inc Shattuck Dean Copper Mining Corporation Bisbee Ariz Bisbee Miners Union International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers

Anderson's Gardens Crabs Apples Featured in Classified Ad

A compact classified notice promotes crab apples at Anderson's Gardens. The ad highlights availability and urges readers to call or visit for purchase, signaling a local sale event.

Anderson's Gardens

Towns In Blackout Cooperate In New Mexico Test

Fort Sumner Wagon Mound and Magdalena join Santa Fe area in offering full cooperation for the September 12 blackout test. Defense coordinator Fay Guthrie urged utility companies to have skilled employees volunteer for civilian defense roles to aid the drill.

Santa 7 N. M Fort Sumner Wagon Mound Magdalena New Mexico Fay Guthrie Guthrie

Akron youth wins heat. Claude Smith takes derby title

George Marchi Jr. of Santa Fe NM placed in two heats at the All-American soap box derby in Akron. He topped the 38th heat of round one in 28.3 seconds and was third in the 13th heat of round two. The championship was won by Claude Smith, 14, of Akron.

Akron Ohio George Marchi, Jr Santa Fe N. M Claude Smith

Classified Ads Roundup Local Listings

Unfurnished three bedroom house for rent at 200 South Wash. For sale or trade: three lots, three houses and store building with business. Inquirer System Grocery at 901 West 11th. Five room modern residence at 608 North Richardson. Call or visit 608 N Richardson. lawn care by owner. Gasoline hose at Meadow's Service Station. Canning apples 25 cents per peck at 414 North Main. Experienced waitresses wanted at Moseley's Coronado Tavern. Housekeeper needed age 25 to 50 for family of three. Jersey milk cow at Wilkins Service Station South Main. 60 sacks of re-cleaned Pinto beans. Contact 846J.

Inquirer System Grocery N. Richardson W. A. Johnson

Auto Builders Are Baseball Stars

In Flint Michigan Aug 18 interest in the Detroit Tigers and the Michigan state league runs high among Buick plant workers. Luminaries include Pat Mullin outfielder for Detroit and Cotton Goodell and Chubby Guzak of the Flint Indians, Cleveland’s farm club. Mullin, rookie of the year in the American League, credits Jimmy Campbell Buick club president for his rise. Goodell and Guzak are on leave from Buick jobs and show signs of reaching the big leagues. Guzak has three years of minor league experience and is a Flint northern high school graduate. Goodell led the Alabama State League in his first pro season and began as a pitcher at Central High, one of the circuit’s leading sluggers.

Flint Mich Detroit Tigers Buick Pat Mullin Detroit Cotton Goodell Chubby Guzak Flint Indians Cleveland Mullin Jimmy Campbell Goodell Guzak Northern High Central High

Japan and U S discuss shipping amid visa and exit controls

In Tokyo, Deputy Dooman meets with Eigi Amau as Japan insists its position on the liner President Coolidge is clear. Tokyo imposes police authorization for leaving aliens, with Kobe authorities granted power to alter port departure and routes. Observers warn the situation echoes past U S Japan tensions.

Coolidge Washington Japan Kobe United States

New York Stocks Close Prices August 18

The New York stock close lists numerous shares with prices ranging from AmAil at 42 and KroGro at 27 3/8 to RadioCor at 4 1/8 and HollySu at 15. The table includes AmCan 82 AmSmel 41 7/8 and USRubb 23 with many others such as AT&T 15 21/2 Penney 83 1/8 ReynoldsTo 32 1/4 and BoeingA 18, reflecting broad market activity for the session.

New York AmAil KroGro AmCan Loew’si Amc&f Montgw AmLoco NatCash AmMel NatCyl Amamil NatGyp AmSmel NatLead Amstlf Natp&lt ReynTo Boeinga SafeStr Briggsm SearsRo ChiPney Skellyo Chrysler SocVacuu Cityi&f Soucale Com'l&Sou Sperryc ConsAire ConsEdi Stdoilc ConsolOil StdOill ContCor Stdoij ContBak TexCor ConCan TexGulf Conoild UnitAirl CruciStl UnitAire CurtWrt Usgyp DougAir Usinda Fireston Uspipe GenElec Usrubb Eek GnFood Ussmel GenMet Usss Eel Goodch Wsunt Gtwwsts WsAib Greyhc Wse&m HollySu

Chicago Produce Market Report Aug 18 Prices

Butter receipts total 72 184 with creamery grades around 35 1/4 to 39. Carrots priced at 34. Eggs receipts 8 001 with fresh graded firsts at 27 1/4 to 27 1/2 and storage packed extras 29 1/4. Current receipts 25 1/2. directory ties and checks around mid 20s.

Chicago

New York wool futures edge up in light turnover

In New York on August 18, grease wool top futures rose modestly by 0.1 to 0.3 cent with Oct at 93.8 and Dec 92.5. Certificated grease wool spot marked 93.5N while top futures gained 0.3 to 0.4 cent with Oct 123.9B and Dec 121.4B. Certificated spot tops 125.5N. B bid N nominal. In New Orleans spot cotton closed steady, down 1 point. middling 15.72 with 1,442 sold. The item also notes a barber shop hire move and local ad.

New York New Orleans

Kansas City Livestock Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs: salable and total 2 500, fairly active, tops at 11.30. various weight ranges quoted. Sows 5.25 to 10.00, few 10.10. Cattle: salable 1 700, total 1 800. Calves: salable 2 500, total 2 700. Grain fed stock steady to strong, bulls strong to 15 higher. Stockers and feeders about 60 percent receipts, 8.75 to 11.25 for bulk, 12.40 for choice light steers, 12.50 for killing heifers, grass steers up to 10.25. Sheep: salable 4 500, total 7 600, no lambs early, fully steady demand, fed natives above 11.25, slaugh ter ewes 5.00 down.

Kansas City Livestock Kansas USDA

CHICAGO GRAIN AND BOSTON WOOL MARKET REPORT

Chicago grain prices show Sep Dec and May futures with slight moves across wheat corn and oats while Boston wool markets report demand for bright fleece grades with prices in cents per pound and higher bids for combing wools. Stronger demand noted for fine territory wools with scoured prices around 1.03 to 1.05.

Boston USDA

Dr T E Boggs Optometrist Ad In Town

Dr T E Boggs graduate optometrist at 309 N Main St offers eye exams glasses fitted and ground in house. Broken lenses may be duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St

Wall Street Gains Pad on Recovery Despite Mixed Bid

The New York stock market wavered with small gains early, then edged lower from intraday highs as foreign news dampened bullish sentiment. Transfers totaled 397,700 shares as steel, rail, and aircraft groups led a cautious recovery with notable names such as U.S. Steel, Bethlehem, Republic Steel, and Boeing drawing support. bonds rose while commodities were uneven and Chicago wheat and cotton moved lower.

Wall Street New York U. S. Steel Bethlehem Republic Steel Santa Fe Southern Railway Southern Pacific Boeing United Aircraft Glenn Martin Douglas Aircraft Kennecott Phelps Dodge Chrysler U. S. Rubber U. S. Industrial Alcohol Caterpillar Tractor Westinghouse Chicago

New York Cotton Futures Close Mixed on Aug 18

New York cotton futures finished unchanged to two cents higher with October at 16.19, December 16.28 29, and January 16.28. Market moved on light activity as traders watched supply signals and global demand.

New York

Curb Market Notes and Roswell School Bus Offer

The Roswell Auto Company advertises a late model school bus in good condition as a bargain. Market quotes in New York list Alma Alumina, Ark Nat Gas, Carrier, Cities Service, Ford, Hecla, Humble Oil, Ins Co N Am, with mixed price readings in mid August.

CURB New York cCurb Alum Co Am Ark Nat Gas Carrier Corp Ford Met Ltd Humble Oil Ins Co N Am Roswell Auto Company

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Huff Huff's Huff’s Huff's Jewelry Store Bob McConnell D. A Max Littell Coke Man Ed Williams Mediation Board Curtis Wheeler Ronage Jay Duvall Corriedale Rams Torreon Sheep Co Nickson Hotel Home Grown Black Eyed Peas Anderson’s Gardens Lest Meadow Moseley’s Coronado Tavern Jersey Milk Cow Wilkins South Main Tommy Sumrow Sanitary Barber Shop The Chaves CO. Abstract & Insurance CO T. L. Gardner Pres National Bank T. L. Gardner, Jr Chicago Grain Whhrat Courtney Holston S. Rich Elbertas Gaylord's Equitable Building & Loan Association Save Hiram M. Dow E. G. Minton Roswell Building & Loan Association
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