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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
8
State patrolman Scroggins announced that brake and light windshield stickers for the final period of 1940 are due September 1st and may be obtained now from authorized stations in Roswell. He urged motorists to secure stickers promptly.
Cars driven by Brice Edmiston and J T Gaines collided yesterday afternoon at Nain and College. No one was hurt and damage was slight.
A building permit was issued to Porter Boyer for repair and remodel of a residence at a reported cost of $900. The notice records the project scope and expected expenditure.
Commissioners Chewning Puryear and Barnett returned from Santa Fe where they were on county budget business. The trio led discussions on funding priorities and fiscal planning for the upcoming year.
Alvin Loyd Sanders and Faye Cleata Gilbreath of Hagerman. Arvel Brantley and Mildred Van Winkle of Roswell. Robert W. Fall and Helen White of Roswell.
Felix Medina was sentenced by the police court to thirty days in jail for drunkenness, with the incident noted as a repeat offense.
A high school football game between Northern and Southern New Mexico teams will be aired tonight on KOB Radio in Albuquerque. The kickoff is scheduled for eight o'clock local time.
Roswell street repairs and alley grading near completion after summer work delayed by rain. City manager Fulton and city engineer Rowland direct the project, praised by a U. S. Bureau of Public Roads official during a recent visit.
The Berkey Bowling Alleys plan an exhibition match with Andy Verapapa world champion bowler and top trick shot artist. Darnall says Verapapa is a marvelous showman with an uncanny wide breaking hook ball. Verapapa appeared in a Pete Smith short at Yucca theatre. Gate will be announced if plans succeed.
Entries showcase Hial Cobean Caladonias rosé buds. Mrs H C Gates of 110 S Pennsylvania develops new grounds for first year. Law and Nichols at 900 N Richardson contribute morning glory screen. Mrs Jack Savage at 910 S Wash displays a row of zinnias.
Roswell high school will host student registration each afternoon next week starting at 1 30 p m Monday for sophomores juniors and seniors who did not register last spring or are new to the Roswell school system
New Mexico shows partly cloudy skies with light rain at night, Sunday brings fair weather overall with scattered afternoon and evening Thunderstorms mainly in the north and higher elevations. warmer in parts. West Texas expects partly cloudy skies with showers in the southwest tonight and in the northern half Sunday. little temperature change. Colorado foresees partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the mountain district and eastern foothills. temperature about unchanged.
Senator Hatch replies to Roswell business leaders urging immediate passage of the selective service bill. He notes no Senate debate limit and states his view that manpower selection should be fair to all and that he will vote for the measure.
The Grazing District No. 6 under the Grazing Service of the Department of Interior will be renamed the Pecos District. It covers about 12 million acres of federal, state and patented lands with rolling north boundary hills and rocky southern borders reaching the Texas line. East lies sandy soil of mesquite and grasses, while the west adjoins National Forests in several mountain ranges.
Clyde Tingley, on a state tour, criticizes opponent for road contracts and spending. He highlights fourteen counties visited in ten days and questions thirteen million dollars in road funds. Addressing Santa Fe and Santa Rosa crowds, he claims supporters come of genuine interest, not pay.
In Buenos Aires on August 24 reports say seventeen officers and men from the French ships Aurigny and Formose, now tied up there, deserted and sailed to England to join General Charles De Gaulle’s forces fighting with the British.
In Washington, Chicago beat Washington 4–2 as Knott and Rigney scattered seven hits and the Sox scored nine safeties off three pitchers. Second game: Chicago 1 Washington 0. In Philadelphia, Browns defeat A’s 6–5 in ten innings after McQuinn scores on a wild pitch and Judnich homers. New York Yankees rally to a 3–2 win over Cleveland. Keltner homered for all Tribe runs.
Willkie forestalls from a WPA press release that relief rolls grew about 89 000 in July 1940. He listed weekly figures from early July to July 31 showing steady increases and urged investigation by federal officials into possible Hatch Act violations.
British air ministry reports 45 German planes shot down by 9:30 pm as RAF anti-aircraft fire repels waves. Portsea attacked with bombs causing theater damage and factory wrecks. casualties feared. Berlin claims fires in Portsmouth harbor and 50 British planes lost to 13 German planes. Canterbury Manston and Yarmouth warehousing reported as hit.
British air battles today reportedly downed 35 British planes while 12 German aircraft were listed as missing by German radio in a broadcast heard by CBS.
The Royal Air Force carried out numerous daylight harassment attacks and night raids on air bases and military targets in Nazi occupied France the Low Countries and Germany the air ministry announced tonight.
McNutt urged public debate with Wendell Willkie during the Democratic state convention in New Haven. The Federal Security Administrator credited Roosevelt’s administration with saving America from prewar dangers, contrasting 1932 France and England with present times. He pledged past debate experience and invited Willkie to dialog.
In one of the slowest markets in 22 years, New York stocks drifted in a narrow range with holiday mood in boardrooms. Turnover was 87,800 shares over two hours as favorites rose modestly while many issues remained unchanged. News of intensified Nazi raids and heavy gunfire over Europe added a cautious tone.
New Orleans cotton market closed quiet with unchanged prices. Spot sales totaled 11 bales with low middling at 8.70 cents and middling at 9.70 cents. Receipts reached 2,083 with stock at 533,322.
Kansas City livestock figures show hogs suiting market parity with limited offerings, cattle and calves near steady with some gains for vealers, stockers, and feeders softening slightly, and sheep with lambs and yearlings up weekly. New Orleans cotton prices report middling 15/16s inch averages at day end.
Market report notes southern spot markets at 9.62 cents per pound, 2 pound, below 30 day average of 10.08 cents. Mid dulling 7/8 inch average 9.43 cents. Chicago grain quotes show futures for corn and oats across Sep Dec May contracts with values.
Spot cotton in Galveston held at mid dull prices 9.29 with 50 bales sold. New York cotton futures edged up 1 to 3 points with Oct at 9.19 and Dec 9.16 17. Chicago produce showed unchanged dairy and egg prices with butter at 81 7 94 and eggs 9 9 2 deltas.
Boston wool traders reported ongoing inquiries this week but light sales. Fine combing Ohio Delaine fleece sold at 34 to 36 cents in grease, with limited quantities. Grade three eighths and quarter blood bright fleeces found demand at 38 to 40 cents in grease, with country packed lots of three eighths and quarter blood bright wools occasionally at 38 cents delivered east.
U S bonds in New York on August 24 show Treasury bonds 4s trading around 113.10 and 4 1/2s near 106.23 with spreads noted. Federal Farm Meeting and Home Ownership loans are listed as unquoted. NY City Bond not specified.
The New York curb market closes with Bliss E W at 13 1/4, Cities Service at 5 3/4, Cit Soc Pf at 70 1/4, Con G & E Bal Pf at B 115 7/8, El Bond & Sh at 5 1/2, Hecla Min at 4 7/8, Ins Co N Am at 62, Niag Hud Pow at 4 3/8.
Layer alternate cookie crumbs and peach filling in a mold starting and finishing with crumbs. Chill until set, unmold, and serve with or without whipped cream. Yields eight servings.
With 250 delegates registered the 21st annual encampment opened at State College. Monday featured a flag ceremony and remarks by Acting President Baldwin and Extension Director Fite who spoke on the 4 Hs of Progress. Tuesday included morning flag rising, conferences on plant growth dairy topics textiles and more, a dress revue, dairy production contest, and open house visits.
Dempsey, on a campaign swing through Logan and San Jon to Tucumcari, urged voters to reject what he called a corrupt federal and state payroll system. He blamed lawmakers for taxpayer-funded kickbacks and promised the Hatch law would stop it. Elaborate preparations awaited him in Tucumcari for an outdoor rally.
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