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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1941
Page
8
Continuea from page one notes Field Calif who was here Saturday to test landings and take offs of an advanced training plane at this altitude for possible use at the Roswell air School also returned to his post yesterday.
Help wanted ad from Gross Miller Grocery Co seeks an experienced delivery man. The notice calls for applicants with prior delivery experience to join the grocery firm, outlining job responsibilities and how to apply.
President Roosevelt nominated Francis Biddle to be solicitor general of the justice department and expected him to move up to attorney general. Biddle will fill the post left by Robert H. Jackson’s Supreme Court appointment. Charles Fahy of Santa Fe New Mexico is expected to become Biddle’s successor. Biddle previously served as a federal circuit judge in Pennsylvania.
Eleven month old Charles Henry Ortner, born September 30 1940 in Roswell, died at 1206 North Washington Avenue after a brief illness. Survived by parents A F and Mrs Ortner, one brother, four sisters. Funeral at Talmage Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev A W Kuykendall. Interment at South Park.
Columnist teases the return of Elbert Schuler and Dick Blackmar after a Colorado trip. A light breakfast fuels a plan to capture the famous "Old Fighter" in a reportedly epochal river adventure. The story ends with a cliffhanger as they hear whistling near the bank.
Chicago August 25 Horses and mules once linked with the gasoline era may be back in use to support defense needs. Wayne Dinsmore notes a decline in the animal population and predicts stabilization as gasoline rationing or truck shortages push reliance on horse power. The army has bought about 27,000 horses in the last year, totaling 41,000 in service with 9,000 more awaiting remountment.
The Roswell area state amateur golf tournament committee requests all bills from the just concluded event be sent immediately to T. L. Gardner Jr. or Charles Butler for settlement.
State game warden Elliott Barker will inspect the Sacramento Mountains deer country tomorrow and then proceed to Roswell for the annual Game Protective Association meeting on Wednesday in Santa Fe New Mexico.
Roswell star tackle Frank Joyce earned a football scholarship to the University of Alabama after a week of tryouts in Tuscaloosa. He returned home today and will depart again next Sunday to begin practice. Joyce recently appeared in the North South all star game at Albuquerque.
Washington Aug 25 The senate finance committee voted to broaden the income tax base by lowering exemptions from 2000 to 1500 for married persons and from 800 to 750 for single individuals Senator Clark said the vote was substantial The change would bring 6 million more people under the tax and add 300 to 350 million dollars to federal revenues, largely from those already paying taxes
Eastern New Mexico Area Council Boy Scout leaders met Sunday to discuss an enrichment program for Scout Troops Cub Packs and Sea Scout Ships. Guest was Minor Huffman regional deputy Scout executive formerly area executive in Roswell. A second commissioners conference is planned for next fall.
Weather outlook from New Mexico to Colorado and Arizona: Fair and continued warmth this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. New Mexico shows scattered cloudiness this afternoon, Colorado partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with isolated showers northeast today and northern mountains Tuesday, cooler northeast portion tonight. Arizona remains fair and warm through tonight and Tuesday.
Johnny Burke of Chicago, 1938 intercollegiate champion, posted a four under par 68 in the first 18 hole qualifying round at the Omaha Field Club to lead the fourth amateur golf championship.
Berlin reports a large British convoy bound for Gibraltar had 21 merchant ships totaling 122000 tons sunk by U boats and naval units in days of attacks. Only eight freighters reached neutral waters. total British cargo sinkings quoted at 148200 gross tons with further ships sunk in overseas waters.
West Texas expects generally fair conditions this afternoon with little temperature change into evening. Tonight and Tuesday include scattered thundershowers mainly in the southern portion, with no major weather disruptions anticipated.
The final summer session of Boy Scout Camp at Camp Wehinahpay opened today.
New York cotton futures end unchanged to 3 points lower with quotes for Oct Dec Jan and May ranging from 16.36 to 16.72 cents with middling spot at 16.94. Grease wool futures edge up a fraction while wool top futures hold steady to small gains with certificated spot prices near 93 to 128 cents.
U S bonds closing prices list Treasury 3 1/4s at 107.14 and 2 1/2s at 107.20 with Home Own Loan unchanged and Federal Farm Mtg CURB MARKET. noted company names include Alum Co Am 114 Ark P & L Pf 90 Cities Service 5 Humble Oil 63 3/4 Ins Co N Am 81 3/8.
Marriage licenses issued to Lucille Poteet and J C Snider of Roswell and Rose Ellen West and John W Woodruff of Roswell plus Johnnie Mae Kelsey and Ray Ratcliff of Roswell and Lazetta Kelsey and Ervin Ratcliff of Roswell.
The state oil conservation commission is to convene to determine New Mexico's September production allowable and to set a date for a hearing on petitions to change production report forms to conform with federal government prescriptions.
A strong windstorm swept through Swedesboro New Jersey Woodbridge and Wilmington Delaware today killing at least one person and injuring scores. Factories smokestacks and homes were toppled and property damage spread as Philadelphia streets flooded around 1 p m. The storm's fury disrupted travel and left wreckage across the three states.
Kansas City market summary shows hogs 2,700 salable with prices 10.75 to 11.95 for various weights. cattle salable 19,000 with steers and stockers steady to strong, cows up to 8.25 for grass cows, calves 2,200 salable. sheep salable 5,000 with spring lambs slow and prices for native stockers and feeders around 8.75 to 11.25, overall mixed early action and buyers active on higher grades.
Chicago market notes show butter receipts at 745,634 with creamery scores around 93 and 92. Eggs receipts 8,162 with grades7 extra firsts and local firsts. Poultry live prices listed by weight for irreg birds and various breeds with colors and weights, including hens, broilers, ducks, geese, and turkeys.
Chicago grain prices hold steady with Sep to May futures for wheat corn and oats priced. Wheat Sep 1.12 to May 1.18 3/4, corn Sep 76 1/2, Dec 80 3/4, oats Sep new 43 3, Dec 46 1/4, May 48 1/4. New Orleans spot cotton closed steady, down 2 points, middling 16.04.
Stock market breadth was uneven with many leaders failing to advance while some gains appeared in the final minutes. Douglas Aircraft barely moved, turnover reached 326900 shares boosted by a 19700 share block in Commonwealth and Southern. Richfield Oil rose to new 1941 highs amid modest steel mill optimism.
Galveston August 25 spot cotton remains unchanged with mid dling at 15.89 cents per pound and no sales reported.
Dr T E Boggs offers eye exams glasses fitted and ground in house at 309 N Main St Broken lenses duplicated same day Phone 21 for appointment.
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