Cadet Forester Wins First Prize in The Maverick Contest
Cadet Fred E. Forster won first prize of 8 dollars in The Maverick writers contest at N M M I for the essay Deer Hunt. Second prize 5 dollars went to Cadet Tom Gouger for Today and third prize 2 dollars to Cadet H C Berry for the poem Wildfire. The Christmas Maverick published winners with other cadet contributions. judging by Frank H. King of Dallas. Cadet Frank H H King contributed England. Brodie Spencer is editor. Other contributors include James E. Byers Jr and others.
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Fred E. Forster
Maverick
Tom Gouger
H. C. Berry
Cadet
Frank H. King
Dallas
Texas
The
Associated Press
Frank H. H. King
England
Brodie Spencer
James E. Byers, Jr
Larry K. Dickey
Neil McInnis
Saki Karavas
Ralph Conner
Billy Northcutt
H. Garvin Williams
Thomas Hubbard
James H. O’brien
Harrison Lobdell, Jr
Clyde Rockwood
John Kennedy
Christmas Gifts From Art Gift Shop Ad
Crochet bedspreads shoulder ettes lace sets Madiera pillow cases embroidered linens and children's gifts offered by Art Gift Shop at 107 West Fourth Street in a Christmas season advertisement.
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W. Fourth
Andersons Gardens Good Health Blue Ribbon Celery
Pleasantsville trio announces GIVE GOOD HEALTH BLUE RIBBON CELERY with brand emphasis in local garden shop. crowds show interest as retailers promote Andersons Gardens celery at seasonal display.
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Andersons Gardens
Hoover urges voluntary public unity for wartime production
In remarks continued from page one Herbert Hoover stresses voluntary cooperation before coercion, saying all Americans are united to prosecute the war and endure self sacrifice. He warns the crisis extends beyond price controls to broader commodity and economic stabilization amid war mobilization. J P Parks relocates to Roswell with daughter Betsy and son-in-law R G White. White works at Purdy Electric after moving from Globe Arizona.
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Hoover
J. P. Parks
Roswell
Artesia
West Wildy
Betsy
R. G. White
Watch fob found and owner can claim with ad
A found elk’s watch fob is available for claim by paying for an advertisement and identifying ownership. The note mentions Pat Crawford, Jr. High School as a possible reference line.
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Elk’s
Pat Crawford
Kiwanis Musical Program Highlights Roswell Girls
Roswell Kiwanis enjoyed a musical program by four high school girls under Mrs. H P Garrett and Mrs. Paul McEvoy. Acts included a tap dance, violin piano duet, readings, vocal solos, and a violin vocal trio. The event, led by Paul H Deaton, also welcomed new members Bill Mayer and Ralph Cain and noted a $5 Kiwanis Milk Fund gift from G H Winter.
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Roswell Kiwanians
H. P. Garrett
Paul McEvoy
Anna Frances Rice
McEvoy
Billie Louise Cox
Dixie Dan Goode
Miss Cox
Helen Day Knox
Garrett
Montgomery Ward
J. P. Parks
Artesia
A. B. Cotton
Kiwanis
G. H. Winter
New York Stocks Close Mixed on Dec 16 Trading Day
New York stocks closed with varied results as several major issues moved in light trading. Notable figures included AmAirl at 48, Goodyr 72, AmCan 68 3/4, NatLead 13 7/8, USSteel 51 3/8, and GenElec 26 1/4 amid a broad mix of gains and declines.
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New York
AmAirl
Goodyr
AmCan
GtWsSu
Amc&f
Greyho
AmHide
HollySu
AmLoco
LockAir
ArmiMrt
Loew’s I
Amrmil
Montgw
AmSmel
NatCash
Amsdf
NatGyps
SearsRo
Briggsm
Sperryc
Chrysler
CityIceFit
Stdoilic
Coml&Son
StdOill
ConsAir
Stdoij
ConsEdi
Tex&Pac
ConsOil
GnFood
Wsunt
GenMet
British Defenses Penetrated as Tobruk Battles Rattle Axis
British communique reports center of Axis defenses fractured by strong elements of three German Italian divisions. Avery states Libyan campaign turning toward decisive victory. Hitler’s command notes heavy fighting west of Tobruk and Axis claims of enemy tanks and guns captured. Soviet dispatches claim Zhukov’s forces batter Germans on Moscow’s flanks, while 100 German divisions retreat, exposing rearguards. Klin recaptured with heavy German losses. Typhus reported among German troops spreading east from Poland. Cotton and grain prices rise in New York and Chicago markets.
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S. Avery
India
London
Adolf Hitler
Tobruk
Gregory K. Zhukov
Moscow
Klin
Red Army
Tula
Stockholm
Bern
Ostmark
Poland
Dr T E Boggs Optometrist Ad at 309 North Main
Dr T E Boggs offers eye exams and glasses to be fitted and ground in house. Broken lenses are immediately duplicated. Phone 21 for appointment.
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T. E. Boggs
N. Main St
Change In Rotary Christmas Project
The Rotary Club announces radical changes to its Christmas project after a meeting. The club will not replace other charities and plans to trim the recipient list due to rising demand and limited resources. Coats will be removed this year as the effort realigns with its original purpose.
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Rotary Club
Fire department tackles two yard and alley blazes
The fire department made two runs yesterday afternoon, extinguishing a trash fire in the alley behind 105 N Missouri and a grass fire at 511 E 4th. No damage in either incident.
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Missouri
E. 4Th
Pacific War News Lines From Canberra to Malaya
In Canberra, Evatt spoke of seeking a full alliance between Russia and Japan's enemies. Tokyo said sea-borne Japanese troops gained a dawn foothold on Borneo amid gale conditions near Manila. In Malaya, heavy fighting as Japanese forces advanced about 49 to 50 miles toward Singapore. U.S. battleships hunted the Japanese fleet across the Pacific.
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United States
Canberra
Australia
Herbert V. Evatt
Russia
Japan
Imperial
Tokyo
Borneo
Manila
London
Malaya
Singapore
U. S
Pacific
Boston wool market firms on assorted wools
Boston December 16 1924 bidders paid for combing wools from average to good French stock at 1.12 to 1.13 dollars per pound scoured. Fine Ohio Delaine sold at 45 to 46 cents in grease. Graded fleeces brought 51 to 52 cents grease. Australian and South African wools remained in good demand at firm prices.
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Boston
Ohio
Chicago Produce Prices Steady on Mixed Receipts
Chicago wholesale market reports butter receipts 786846 with steady overall, eggs weak with current receipts 32 dirties 27 2/2 checks 27, poultry live trucks irregular. Hens over 5 lbs 19.5, 5 lbs and down 18. ducks 4 1/2 lbs up colored 15 white 16. geese 12 lbs down 15 1/2, over 12 lbs 14 1/2. Turkeys toms young over 18 lbs 19 1/2, 18 lbs down 20, hens old 24 young 24, dressed 1 try steady, A grade 26 1/2 for 18 lbs and over. Other prices unchanged.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock Prices Report
Kansas City market notes show hogs with 2700 salable, prices top at 11.00 for 170-300 lb, sows 9.65-10.00, stock pigs 11.00 down. Cattle with 5500 salable, calves 600, good fed steers and yearlings active. steers 11.75-13.50, top yearlings 14.25, fed steers to 14.40, stockers 9.50-11.00. Sheep 6500 salable, bids steady to 12.40 on best lambs, early bids around 25.
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Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
USDA
Wall Street Mixed as Armament Stocks Rally at Open
In early trading on December 16 the market showed gains for armament peers with several names leading before broad declines. Trade volume stood at 1,217,500 shares as International Telephone moved 26,400 shares, down 1/8 at 1 1/2 over year end. Major issuers included U.S. Steel Bethlehem Boeing Douglas Aircraft and others with new 1941 laws posted for several firms while many others retreated. Bonds remained moderately steady as commodities fluctuated then advanced.
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Wall Street
New York
International Telephone
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Boeing
Douglas Aircraft
Anaconda
American Smelting
Phelps Dodge
Standard Oil
N. J
Texas Co
Westinghouse
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania
General Motors
Chrysler
Montgomery Ward
Sears Roebuck
Allied Chemical
duPont
Union Carbide
Dow Chemical
Goodyear
Good Aviation Corp
Consolidated Ison
Great Northern
J. I. Case
Caterpillar Tractor
CurB Market Close Summary
Market close quotes show Alum Co at 101 Ark Nat Gas 3 4, Carrier 4 1 2, Cit Soc 2 7 8, Ford Met Ltd 4 1 8, Hecla Min 5 1 8, Humble Oil 60, Ins Co N Am 78 1 4. Phone your classified to No 1.
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CURB
New York
Alum Co
Ark Nat Gas
Carrier Corp
Ford Met Ltd
Hecla Min
Humble Oil
Ins Co N Am
Special Communication Rosewell Lodge No.18 A F A M
Rosewell Lodge No. 18 A F A M holds a special communication on Wednesday December 17 at 5 PM Dinner at the Temple at 6 30 followed by third degree work By Order Hugh M Huff Jr W M Attest Elmer H Riemen secretary
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Rosewell Lodge No. 18
Temple
Hugh M. Huff, Jr
W. M
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Wilson Brothers
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EL Paso Times
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