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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
8
Roswell reports a sunny November with 83 percent sunshine, 0.11 inch precipitation, 10 days of full sun, 20 clear days, 4 cloudy days, and only one day with measurable rain. Temperatures ranged from 19 to 77 degrees, mean 49.8, and year-to-date precipitation totals 32.58 inches, 18.36 inches above normal. record yearly rainfall remains 238.73 inches in 1874.
Charles Ragsdale two weeks old died at his home 106 South Montana Street last night at 3 30. He had been ill several days. He is survived by his parents three brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held at 2 30 this afternoon with Rev Cleaver presiding. Burial followed at South Park under Talmage Mortuary direction.
Art Gift Shop at 107 W Fourth advertises needlework supplies knitting yarns and gifts for children and crafters.
London reports say German forces push amid rock strewn desert as British reinforcements land at Teebruk. Sources claim British armored superiority remains, while German claims of tank destruction are doubted. Rommel concentrates reserves with the 15th Panzer Division to strike toward remnants of the 21st Division near the Egyptian Libyan border.
Announcing buckles and buttons covered with eyelets and metal spots. Listing for Mrs. Puckett at 415 West Second. 12-213c.
Oklahoma City governor announced the next quarterly meeting of the interstate oil compact commission will be held here December 19 and 20. The gathering will discuss regulatory matters and industry coordination among member states.
A notice stating I am not responsible for debts contracted by anyone but myself. Signed by W. R. Kirkland. Date appears as 12-2t2x.
An advertisement notes offerings from Anderson's Gardens including boiled onions a soup package a salad package and homemade sauerkraut. The ad emphasizes ready to use garden produce and preserves.
County clerk D P Greiner, who recently returned from an El Paso hospital after a month of illness, is improving at his daughter Mrs John Tweedy's home south of Roswell. He thanks friends for the cards letters telegrams and bouquets received while in El Paso.
Four local men sustained minor injuries when their pickup collided with a car at 6th and Union yesterday afternoon. Injured were J H Pritchard driver Curtis Rabb J T Sons and M F Messer. Car driver Earl Bunch of 608 West 19th was not hurt. Both vehicles were damaged.
Chicago December 2 Four 4-H health contest winners are announced with three girls and two boys receiving blue ribbons while Jean ette Arlene Yarnell of Roswell New Mexico earns a second place red ribbon.
R A Young visited Artesia to discuss federal flood relief for the Penasco area. The Soil Conservation Service will loan two tractors a ripper rotary scraper terracer cement mixer and other equipment plus grass seed and tree plantings and offer technical assistance. Immediate focus includes farms along the Penasco damaged by floods and canal rehabilitation near Elk New Mexico, with 75 percent of the Hope irrigation canal work completed.
Royce and Joel Burns of Lovington sold the high bull at the Lea County Hereford Association sale for 950 to C. J. Mapes of Dimmitt Texas. The event drew 1000 ranchers from southeastern New Mexico and west Texas for 70 head selling in the county fair arena, totaling 18415 dollars with averages of 263.07 per head. The high cow and calf brought 565 dollars from John Easly to the Burns brothers.
The New York stock market rose modestly after news of a threatened nationwide railway strike being called off. Broad gains were limited by tax selling, with 1,171,800 shares traded. Notable advancers included Atlantic Coast Line Union Pacific Southern Pacific and U S Steel among others. Bonds climbed with rail issues leading, while cotton futures edged higher amid uneven commodity moves.
Chicago grain closes with Dec corn at 75 5/8 and May at 81 3/4, oats for Dec at 49 and May 53 3/8, with liabilities in wheat futures for Dec 1.16 1/2 to 5/8. Price ranges shown for May and July contracts across corn oats and wheat, reflecting day’s trading.
Roswell fans plan to attend the Gateway Bowl football game at Artesia Friday afternoon featuring Jal versus Deming high schools with strong Roswell support expected.
Firemen from the city put out a small blaze at the Holsum Bakery intersection of 6th and Main at 11 45 last night. The fire started from a vent pipe and was checked before it could spread, causing limited damage. Firefighters deployed 400 feet of hose to contain the blaze.
Weather Bureau report notes scattered rain across a belt from Texas to Maine with 5 to 10 degree drops in Kansas to Michigan. Western states see large precipitation from a warm moist Pacific air inflow, with 2 inches in Redding and near 2 inches at Tatoosh Island. Some Washington Oregon and northern California stations report 10 to 15 degree rises. Roswell area expected continued mild weather for 48 hours.
Rental notice for 505 N. Penn offers front bedroom with furnace heat and optional garage. Contact details not provided. Property appears available for immediate occupancy, with terms likely simple and small urban setting.
Santa Fe New Mexico December 2 1936 state game warden Elliott Barker denied charges of political influence in selecting hunters for a Sandia refuge special deer season. Barker cited 1800 applicants and a public drawing in which Judge Chavez and Kool were mentioned but not involved. The drawer Don Clauser of the Santa Fe chamber of commerce, a Republican, vouched for honesty.
London reports the government plans to broaden military service to include men aged 18 1/2 to 50 and extend review of about 3.9 million more men. Unmarried women ages 20 to 30 may be compelled to join the forces but not in combat roles. Officials warn a crisis of manpower and woman power will dominate 1942.
Help wanted advertisement seeks an experienced waitress to apply at El Rio Cafe located at 320 S Main. Immediate position available with prompt application process.
Manila dispatch reports that all United States marines have been evacuated from Shanghai by order of President Roosevelt. Officials gave no indication whether the Marines would stay in the area or be reassigned to other posts.
New Orleans spot cotton finished steady up 14 points with sales totaling 1,836 bales. Middling grade quoted at 16.78 cents per pound. Market reflects firmer demand as traders weighed futures cues in early December trading.
Grease wool futures closed unchanged to 0.3 of a cent lower with Dec at 94.0 and Mch at 93.7. Wool top futures rose 0.3 to 0.6 cent with Dec at 127.0, Mch 125.5, May 124.3. Certificated spot wool tops at 129.0. B Bid and N Nominal values appear in the wrap.
New York Dec 2 cot ton futures closed 50 to 85 cents a bale higher. Last values show Dec at 16.25, Jan 16.31, Mar 16.53 54, May 16.67, Jul 16.68, Oct 16.70 with middling spot at 17.57. N. Nominal.
Pottsville observes a third Thanksgiving on Thursday as a middle course in the date controversy. The city of 25,000 previously hosted two Thanksgiving days, amid state and national date differences. Mayor Claud A. Lord notes the move supports local industry growth and mixed sentiments linger over the scheduling.
Lord declares observance for two days plus an extra to mark gratitude. Pottsville leads the county in joining three distinct Thanksgiving days. The third Thanksgiving originator was re-elected to a third term last month.
New York stocks closed with a broad, mixed tone as listed prices show gains for AmAir AmLoco LockAir AmTabb BendAv BoeingA RadioCor SearsRo Chrysler USSteel GnMills Goodyear and other major names, while declines appear for AmC&F AmHide AmWool StdBrds StdOilc and several utilities. The day’s quotes include AmAir 54 1/2 and a range of prices across industries, with totals reflecting a fluctuating market.
Hogs show uneven opening with 4,000 head active for shippers and bids 10 20 lower than Monday. top at 10.10 and 9.90 10.10 range for heavy to light. sows 9.25 9.75. Cattle supply around 6,000 head with calves 800. beef steers and yearlings steady to 15 higher. fed heifers scarce. cows steady. stockers and feeders steady to strong. some loads of good to choice fed steers 11.50 12.00. yearling stockers 11.15. Sheep 5,000 head with light sales. lambs strong to 25 higher at 10.75, best above 11.00. shorn yearlings 8.00.
Chicago butter receipts reach 677805 pounds and stay at 90 cents. Carrot prices steady at 33 1/4. Egg receipts 7795, fresh graded extra firsts local 35 1/2, cars 25 1/2. Poultry live market steady to firm with varied prices for hens, chicks, ducks, geese, turkeys and capons. dressed poultry unchanged.
Roswell Lodge No 18 A F and A M announces a special communication on Wednesday December 3 at 7:30 PM. Work on the first degree. By Order Hugh M Huff Jr W M. Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary.
Constipation causes digestive discomfort including acid in digestion dizziness and bad breath. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combines senna and Syrup Pepsin to wake lazy nerves and muscles in the intestines for relief and is advertised as gentle on the stomach and appealing to children.直
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