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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1941

Page

3

Two Main Events On Wrestling Card Wednesday Night

Armory hosts a wrestling program with two main events led by Pacific Coast champion Don Hill defending against Milt Olsen. Tennessee Typhoon Tony Ross meets El Paso lightheavy Alberto Campos, while Bobby Bonales and Prince Omar feud in the opener. Bill Moseley debuts against Andy Purcella in the semi final with Ken Gaston refereeing. The card starts at 3:00 p.m. in the Armory arena.

Armory Don Hill Pacific Coast Milt Olsen Mighty Mite Minnesota Tony Ross Tennessee Tyrhoon Alberto Campos el Paso Bobby Bonales Prince Omar Bill Moseley Andy Purcella Andy Bill Ken Gaston

Hagerman Art Committee Meeting Highlights Club Activity

Hagerman News reports the Art Committee met on Tuesday with several attractive articles prepared. Mrs Hams was absent due to her mother's illness but is nearly well now. A news reel led by Mrs Palmer was shown Saturday along with a birthday cake for Mrs C G Mason. The Woman's Club sub meetings drew strong interest, under president Mrs C W Curry.

Upswing in Oil Drilling in Lea and Eddy Counties

John M. Kelly of the State Geologist and secretary of the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission reports a rising drilling activity in Lea and Eddy counties due to growing demand for crude oil and products. This week shows 35 active wells in Eddy and 37 in Lea, up 10 from last week.

Hobbs John M. Kelly New Mexico

American Legion Oratorical Starts in New Mexico High Schools

The national high school oratorical contest for university scholarships totaling 5500 begins in New Mexico high schools on March 20. James D. Kilkenny, department chairman, said district winners advance to area meetings March 27, with finalists chosen for the April 3 Santa Fe closing competition.

Santa FE N. M American Legion New Mexico James D. Kilkenny Legion Americanism Committee

Baseball Brains Mull Trades At Winter Meetings

Chicago December reports hint at league owner activity as major and minor leagues continue talks in Jacksonville and Chicago. Meetings planned Tuesday through Thursday will decide All Star site and Browns night-game request while considering farm-system rules and player movement rules.

Chicago Jacksonville Fla St. Louis Browns Majors Kenesaw M. Landis

Navajo Weavers Demonstrate At Penneys In Roswell

Navajo Weavers conduct a weaving demonstration at J C Penney in Roswell. Taylor, Penney manager, says the display runs from now until Christmas to boost local industry and raise awareness of industrial development. a native weaver operates a weaving machine in the store. The event drew wide comment Saturday.

Penneys Taylor Penney Roswell

Texas Took Sweet Revenge On Coast

Los Angeles reports Texas crushed Oregon 71 to 7 in a Rose Bowl related tune up. West Coast writers say revenge for Oregon State inviting Duke influenced the lopsided score. Commentators from the Oregonian Examiner Times and P I frame the romp as Texas sending a message to the coast and to Dana Bible.

Los Angeles Pacific Coast University of Texas University of Oregon Oregon Oregon State Texas Duke L. H. Gregory Portland Oregonian al Santoro Los Angeles Examiner Austin Texans Paul Zimmerman Los Angeles Times Dana X. Bible Royal Brougham Seattle Post- Intelligencer Lone Star State Alamo

State Takes Steps On Defense Areas

Adj Gen. R C Charlton said all possible steps have been taken to protect strategic New Mexico areas from sabotage after a conference with Governor Miles and Asst Adj Gen E L Safford. Plans cover all sensitive areas. the state guard is on alert but not called out.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Adj R. C. Charlton Miles E. L. Safford Charlton State Guard

Relief From Cough Promised by Creomulsion Ad

A drug advertisement claims Creomulsion relieves coughing from chest colds bronchitis and other airway troubles by freeing phlegm and soothing inflamed bronchial membranes. It pledges quick relief with a money back guarantee if rest and sleep are not restored.

Amateur Hour at East Grand Plains School Benefit

A fundraiser at East Grand Plains School tomorrow night at 6 30 will feature an amateur hour to raise money for equipment for the hot lunch project. Admission is 10 and 20 cents with several prizes awarded.

East Grand Plains

St Andrews Parish to Hold Meeting and Dinner

St Andrews Parish plans its annual meeting and officer election for Tuesday at 6 30 p m with a steak dinner served by Vestrymen Lake Frazier Junior Warden will chair the business portion Alva Wilson organist will perform on the new Orgatone after reports from parish groups and a Rector update from February to present Under Control its easy to keep your budget in hand with garden fresh vegetables Andersons Gardens Adv 1 Classifieds 11

St. Andrews Parish Lake Frazier Alva Wilson F. B. Howden, Jr Andersons Gardens

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