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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1941
Page
8
British forces launch a swift combined assault on the Norwegian island of Vaag, 100 miles north of Bergen, using army, navy, and air power to disrupt Nazi positions as Soviet reports claim red army advances across Kalinin and Tula regions with hundreds of towns taken.
Treasury notes and bonds with bids and prices for 3 1/4s 45-43 104.2, 3 1/4s 46-44 105.4, 4s 54-44 108.12 and 4 1/4s 52-47 115.28. Federal Farm Mortgage 2 3/4s 47-42 100.12. Home Owners Loan section shows none quoted. Phone your classified to No. 11.
Wrestlers Bob Arthur and Milt Olsen clash in a tight science in the ring. Don Hill defends the light heavyweight title against Wes Crowther with Hill’s reputation on the line. Prince Omar seeks revenge on Bobby Bonales in an opener as both wrestlers race for a fast fall.
The Institution of the Penny a Plane drive seeks milk bottle donations in Roswell to aid the war effort. Contributions are progressing, with appreciable support from the community.
A string of dog poisonings reported in Roswell described as despicable and dangerous. Poison may be thrown indiscriminately and could be ingested by small children, posing serious risk to the community.
A discouraged University of Tulsa football squad weakened by a flu epidemic completed preparations for the Sun Bowl against Texas Tech on New Year’s Day. Coach Henry Frnka faced tough odds as several regulars were ill and scrimmages were held at dawn to fit vacation schedules. Joe Gibson, Les Moore, and Captain Charlie Greene were among the hardest hit, though they have returned to uniform.
Announcement states Mabie-Lowrey Hardware will be Wilmot Hardware. Dan H Wilmots family ownership gains control after October purchase. Firm dates to March 27, 1911, with J L Mabie and M F Lowrey as founders.
The city police will start enforcing the bicycle sidewalk ban in a specified business district. Penalties become heavy from January first and apply going forward.
Judge James B. McGhee appoints Mrs Marie Baldy as acting court reporter and she has assumed the position.
All Masons in Roswell are invited to the annual New Year's Eve Dance at the Temple on Wednesday December 31 beginning at 9 PM. Visiting Masons are cordially invited. Ed Harbaugh and his Musical Men will furnish the music.
The County Clerk issued a marriage license today to Clayton G. Morgan of Albuquerque and Florence E. Long of Roswell.
George Fredin and his wife and daughter Sherin spent the Christmas period in Clovis with O. W. Cook and family. Sherin, three and a half, won in the stickhorse parade in the Clovis Pioneer parade last fall.
Don Sigler, a Roswell youth, has informed his parents that he is safe and well following the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands. He is a well known local figure with many friends in Roswell.
Cars driven by Thomas Cannon and Buck E Neal collided at the corner of Twelfth and Lea. No one was hurt.
War brief notes a possible American retreat with General MacArthur shortening lines and consolidating troops in Pampanga to meet strengthened Japanese infantry cavalry and tank regiments. About 4,000 prisoners at Bilibid attempted a break to join the fight, amid rumors of pro Japanese influence and a violent disturbance. Filipino reactions to Japanese bombings remained bitter but non terrorized as crowds witness devastation.
London dispatch reports aviation observers estimate German air power in the campaign against Russia is about 65 percent of its peak. Observers say there has been no large raid on Britain since the Russian war began June 22, and quote a reliable commentator noting the German air force is literally worn out.
Manila reports from the office of high commissioner Francis B. Sayre assuring Filipinos that help is surely coming and urging residents to stay indoors in case of occupation. The statement emphasizes faith in aid and cautions against spreading depressing rumors to preserve morale. London notes a violent explosion at a chemical works in Huls following an RAF attack, with fires spreading to multiple buildings.
A scouter meeting will be held tomorrow night at 7 30 at the Boy Scout office in the First National Bank building Room 10 The meeting will include the election of district officers.
Roswell High School Coyotes clash with Pampa High School in a 7 30 p m tip here Tuesday. Pampa, a veteran outfit that reached last year’s Texas state quarter finals, features Kelly Graves Dennis Ayalla and Montgomery in the starting five. Coyotes practice at 6 30 p m.
In Congress both chambers are in recess this Saturday. An In brief item notes Mrs Day offers Ideal Baby Shoes in narrow medium and wide lasts at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West Fourth.
A short earthquake struck Portland Oregon at about 10 35 a m PST rattling upstairs windows and shattering a downtown display window. Residents reported telephone outages and fuse blows as disruptions lasted minutes. Spokane also logged a feeble seismograph reading at 10 37 a m.
London dispatch reports eight enemy ships totaling 15 650 tons destroyed in a British raid on Vaagso island 100 miles north of Bergen Norway. The operation was conducted Saturday by a British commando force with help from the home fleet and RAF. The raid harmed German convoys supplying the northern Russian front.
Patrolman Earl Rumetsch faced stern medical advice after a Christmas Eve assault during an arrest attempt. Seven men punched him, injuring his nose, leading doctors to reassess the need for surgery and his return to duty remains uncertain.
The Cedar Creek skiing road in the Ruidoso area washed out by floods has been repaired and travel is possible. No skiing has occurred yet. snow arrived before Christmas but the road was unfinished. Once the first good snow falls, skiing should begin.
T L Gardner chairman of the city council golf committee told Gay there would again be free golfing at the city course on New Year’s Day. The arrangement is an established custom at the course.
A noon fire severely damaged Lloyd Curlee's five room home. His brother was inside the house. The blaze resulted from a butane gas stove explosion tied to a rubber hose, which should never be used with this gas. Curlee is in California.
John W. Kidd dean of the School of Engineering at the College of Mines died at his El Paso home. He was found this morning at 7:30 after Mrs. Kidd went to awaken him. Cause of death was a heart attack.
Kansas City livestock market data shows hogs sold 3,500 head with prices 10.30 lower than Friday. Hogs ranged 10.85 to 11.10 in lighter weights and 9.60 to 10.25 for sows. Cattle total 12,200 with fed steers and yearlings steady to easier, stocker and feeder classes active at 9.25 to 11.75 and up to 14.00 for some fed loads. Sheep at 2,500 with lambs weak early. best fed lambs above 12.25 and yearlings around 10.25.
Spot cotton in New Orleans on December 29 closed steady up ten points with sales reaching 883 bales. Middling price quoted at 17.43 cents per pound.
New York cotton futures closed higher with gains of 60 to 75 cents per bale. January 16.71, March 17.11, May 17.24, July 17.30, October 17.30, December 17.34. Middling spot 18.40 up 15. N-Nominal. Chicago grain: wheat May 1.268 jly 1.274 September 1.287 3/4. Corn May 84 1/2 to 5/8, July 86 1/8, September 87 1/8.
Grease wool futures closed inactive with no sales. Certificated grease wool spot 95.8B. Wool top futures rose six tenths of a cent to 126.6B for May. Certificated spot wool tops quoted at 127.5N. B Bid.
In a brisk session the New York stock market rose fractionally on average after a long lull, with steel, rail, and blue chip issues recovering while rubbers, oils, and tobacco declined. Turnover reached 2,905,000 shares, the strongest since May 1940, as investors priced in war bulle tins and a potential dividend cut next year. Prominent names shifting included American Telephone, Southern Railway, Santa Fe, Bethlehem Steel, Western Union, Kennecott, J I Case, United Aircraft, Allied Chemical and DuPont amid others. US Rubber, Goodyear, American Can weak, while oils and General Motors fared mixed. Bonds and commodities were firmer.
Trading in New York curb market closes with notable moves among industrials and utilities. Alum Co Am at 97, Alum Goods 13, Ark Nat Gas 3/4, Carrier Corp 4 1/2, Cities Service 2 1/2, Ford Met Ltd 1 1/8, Hecla Min 4 7/8, Humble Oil 55 1/2, Ins Co N Am 76.
In Boston today domestic wools saw little demand with only occasional inquiries. Sales remained small and limited to immediate-use quantities, prices unchanged and firm.
A compact advertisement asks readers if they crave garden fresh vegetables and promotes Andersons Gardens as the source for produce. The simple prompt highlights homegrown offerings and invites inquiries.
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