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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

Page

4

Fine address by Major James R. Kelly at Roswell DAR

Daughters of American Revolution venue at Mrs A D Jones home heard Major James R. Kelly head of New Mexico Military Institute history department discuss Europe amid war tensions. He offered cautious optimism insisting God is in heaven and all’s right with the world as he closed with a cheery note.

Daughters of American Revolution A. D. Jones Mmes Thornton H. Roswell D. J. Shrecengost C. C. Martin D. L. Geyer Dwight McNally Ernest C. Arnold D. Y. Tomlinson Ellis Island E. F. Hayslip Sons of American Revolution Russell Bird Fred C. Scobey California James R. Kelly History Department New Mexico Military Institute Southwest Rolla R. Hinkle Europe Thornton H. Boswell L. H. Bradstreet Eva M. Cooper Minnie Doty Edward C. Gessert William L. Hill James F. Hinkle Will H. Hortenstein A. H. Tankes Henry Johnson Robert Kellahin F. Grant Keyes Omar R. Leach Leila B. Marlow M. L. Norton A. Pruit John W. Rhea B. C. Roney T. A. Sacra Lyman A. Sanders Arthur J. Stevens Dr. Tomlinson Sadie C. Vaucelet

Roswell High to present Cooper spy play

Roswell High School English classes will perform a selection from The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper, prepared by the U S Interior Department. Cast includes J Paul Howard as announcer and Don Chappell as Harvey Birch with a student audience Friday evenings at 7 00.

Roswell High School James Fenimore Cooper United States Department of the Interior Office of Education Washington, D. C J. Paul Howard James F. Cooper Carl Howard Mrs. Cooper Mary Snyder Stella Saunders Skinner Truman Pierce Katy Burl Gadberry Better Literature Committee Dorothy Deason

Weather Fronts Keep Cloudy Central Plains as Cold Moves In

The morning forecast notes cloudy conditions across the central and southern plains and the Plateau region with light precipitation from the Rockies to the Pacific and eastward. No major temperature changes, but colder readings prevail in the Mississippi valley and northward, with subfreezing temps extending to Missouri and southern Illinois. A hard freeze is expected for the middle Gulf coast district and precipitation remains unsettled in parts of the state.

Plains Plateau Region Northwest Rocky Mountains Pacific Mississippi Missouri Valley Plateau Mississippi Valley Missouri Illinois Middle Gulf Coast District Pecos Valley

Hollywood From The Inside: A Clash Of Star Attire At Premiere

The piece surveys fashion at the Gone With The Wind premiere with Vivien Leigh, Carole Lombard, Joan Crawford, Kay Francis, Zorina, Jeannette MacDonald, Anita Louise, Barbara Stanwyck, and Ida Lupino in distinct gowns and furs. It notes Errol Flynn’s Boca vacation, Leigh’s sequined ensemble, Zorina’s 14 hour days, and other stars including Richard Dix, Jackie Cooper, William Holden, Walter Pidgeon, and Dean Na Durbin in recent film industry events and plans.

Errol Flynn Boca Raton Florida Jean Arthur Columbia Carthay Circle Vivien Lehigh Walter Plunkett Carole Lombard Joan Crawford Kay Francis Silver Fox Zorina Fox Jeannette MacDonald Santa Anita Anita Louise Barbara Stanwyck Richard Dix Sun Valley Jackie Cooper Palm Springs Ida Lupino Victor Hugo William Holden Army Training Corps Reserve Walter Pidgeon Universal Kaloha Deanna Durbin

Britain Told U S Holds Her for Losses

The United States warned Great Britain it would hold her responsible for damages from losses and injuries if American ships are forced into British control ports. The Moormacsun was seized at Kirkwall, a port in the combat zone, prompting steps to obtain a full incident statement.

Washington Great Britain State Department Moormacsun Moore and McCormick Line Bergen Kirkwall United States Department London Britain

Mexican independents discuss united campaign in private meeting

Three principal independent candidates for Mexico's presidency reportedly met in secret in Mexico City to plan a joint bid against President Cardenas' candidate. Reliable informants said the conference aimed to coordinate a united campaign amid the election process.

Mexico City Mexico Cardenas

Year Opens Quietly In The Wool Market

Boston January reports the wool trade opening quietly with demand for medium woolen wools and steady Cape prices due to holiday suspensions. Mohair sales from Texas volumes rise, and Australian orders lean toward manufacturers. Quoted scoured wools across regions show modest activity and firmer South American prices.

Boston Cape South America West Texas

Hatch Act prohibits political activity by county agents

Washington reports the justice department informed Representative Case that the Hatch Act bars county agricultural agents from political activity. Also from Santa Fe and Nogales, reports note a state health department dismissal case, appointment of an auxiliary bishop in Santa Fe, Ireland's senate empowering suppressive measures against the IRA, extradition of Robert Lacy, and Yaqui participation in a Sonora uprising with no major military threat.

Washington Justice Department R-Sc Santa FE N. M David Chavez, Jr State Health Department Board of Commissioners Colfax State Supreme Court Rudolph A. Gerken Sidney Matthew Metzger Dublin Ireland Senate Irish Republican Army Phoenix Ariz Bob Jones Robert Lacy Cash Bisbee Huntsville Tex Lacy Taos Douglas Nogales Sonora Mexi Jesus Gutierrez Clarez

New York Stocks and Commodities Open Mixed on Quiet Trade

The day saw sellers pressing at the stock market yet underlying strength in preferred issues. Transfers reached 751,900 shares as gains narrowed and several leaders hit new highs while a broad list of laggards remained in range. In Kansas City hogs and cattle, trading showed steady to firm tendencies with varied weights finishing lower. Curb market quotes in New York featured assorted industrials and energy names, while Chicago grain closed with May wheat at 1.04 and corn around 59 3/8. Boston wool volumes remained light with steady prices on South African merino and grease equivalents.

New York American Telephone Loft American Can Woolworth Standard Oil N. J Texas Corp Chesapeake & Ohio Utility Preferreds Electric Power & Light American & Foreign Power American Power & Light U. S. Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Chrysler U S. Rubber Douglas Aircraft Boeing Westinghouse Santa Fe Western Unicon Anaconda U. S. Gypsum Bendix Kansas City Livestock Kansas City U.S.D.A Boston Texas

U. S. Bonds and Mortgage Rates Cited

Treasury notes on issue include 3 1/4s with 45-43 at 110 and 3 1/4s 46-44 at 110.17, 4s at 114.29, 2s at 103.11, 2 1/2s 53-49 at 105.28, and 2 1/2s 42-49 at 105.23. Fed Farm Mtg noted unquoted. Home Own Loan shows 2 1/4s 44-42 at 104.22 and 3s 52-44 at 108.4.

New York Alaska Allegheny Am Airlines Alco Eos Eeteaeees Am Smelt & Reeeresners T&s F Aviat Corp Bald Loco Barnsdall Beatii Bendix Avo Beth Stlere Boeing Airplane Borg Warn Bulova Waitch Rae Ee Snes Calif Packing Sere Calumet & Hec A Campbell Wyant Chrysler Corp City Ice & Fuel Climax Molyb_s Colgate Palm P Colum G & Es Comi Congoleum Nairn Ae Cons Edison Fc Consol Oil Ties Del Coty Inc Crosley Corp Crucible Steel Goodrich Goodyear T & R Gt West Sug Homestake Min Houston Oil Howe Sound Indust’ Rayon Inspirat Cop Interlake Ironee Gee Agric iInt Harv Sea Can Silver Johns Manville Kennecott Kroger Groc iLib Lorillard Miami Cop Minn Moline Montgom Ward Murray Corp Nat Nat Cash Nat Distillers Nat Lead Ewe Enee Nat Pow & Lt North Am Co Northern Pac Ohio Oil Owens Ill Gl Pac G & el Park Uttah Penney Penn Phelps Dodge Phillips Stewart Warn Stone & Webster Studebaker Corp Swift & Co Tex Corp Tex Gulf Sylph Tex Pac C & O Tex Pac L Trust Thatcher Mfg Co Pf Trans Am Trans & West Air Fox F Air Lines United Aircraft United Drug Fruit United Gas Imp Indus Alco US Pipe & Fdry I'Us Rubber US Steel Vanadium Corp Warner Bres Pict West UN Tel Ee Q Ueeechitea Westgh Air Br West el & Mfg Woolworth Worthington P&m Youngst Sh & Teee Ee U. S. Bonds Treasury Fed Farm

Open Alliance Topic Raised For July Election

Delegates met to weigh the advisability of an open alliance against General Manuel Avila Camacho and his policies, both representative of the present revolutionary government, in the upcoming July election.

Manuel Avila Camacho

New York Cotton Futures Close Mixed On Jan Session

Cotton futures ended 7 to 14 points lower in the old crop and mixed in new crop contracts with Mech gains and nearby declines. Prices showed narrow ranges and steady spot levels around 11.49 for middling. Wool futures closed modestly higher after a tight session with near term gains led by nearby months.

New York Fa Ok Lasu Mech Jly

Chicago Produce Prices and Live Poultry Report

Jan 5 Chicago market prices for butter creamery 93 score and various weights. Centralized carrots and eggs steady. Live poultry prices listed for hens broilers Plymouth Rock White Rock springs and turkeys with weight and breed distinctions.

Chicago Plymouth Rock White Rock Springs

New Orleans Spot Cotton Sees Small Decline In Trade

New Orleans January 5 spot Cotton closed steady 12 points lower with sales of 1398 bales. Mid fair to middling recorded at 11.29. The market reflected cautious demand as mills and merchants assessed prices and futures trends for the week.

New Orleans

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roswell Daughters Major James R. Kelly Carl Welch J. P. White K. A. Yoder Pauline B. Cooney Charles D. Keyes Glaze Sacra Grace T. Bear Mrs. Jones the Altar Society Saint Peters Church St. Peter’s Altar Society E. L. Emerson Leo Schorn Christene Hurley Gladys Richmond W. Jarral Mmes. A. C. Klyng Paul McCutchen Logie McCutchen W. F. Hanagan A. B. Cotton W. E. Destree George de Hater J. Staeden J. L. Kintz Hank Woods Evans Smith Etta Hannifin Keen A. Rafferty R. M. Tigner Joseph H. Murphy Tom Herbert E. C. Richmond Leo J. Royer Mrs. Emerson Shelton Taylor Berry Heinie Virgil Grantham Cecil Pendergrass Porter Rogers Don Robinson Verdi Gill Tom Rogers A. F. Madison Charles S. Dobbs B. F. Rose Maudeline Crossen W. S. Hodges D. N. Pope Jay White Herbert E. Zeeveld Earl E. Patterson Harvey A. Poorbaugh Arthur al Lison, Harrison Wiliams and Mrs. Madison H. Tobin Hamilton Tobin Vinton Iowa John W. Minton Sylvester P. Johnson, Jr Amarillo Johnson Tobin M. Spencer Myra’ M. Spencer Donald E. Gillespie Bob Crosby Arden Boellner J. W. Williams Langford Keith Sophie Champaugh Edward Purdy B. C. Mossman, Jr George Weaver J. W. Miley Esther McNally Jessie Wiley Veils Streamline Journal New York City Elizabeth Garrett Weils Richard M. Toler South Main Grace. T. Bear P. D. Wilkins van Nuys Donald Wilkins Roy Rogers Arline Wilkins Tom Mix Tennessee Mrs. Wilkins Dick Gayle el Paso G. B. Armstrong Elizabeth Albin Borger John C. Peck R. F. Bailard J. M. Gayle San Antonio Armstrong Allen Richardson Iva Armstrong Herman R. Crile Wilburn S. Hodges George Slaughter Guaymas Fisherman’s Paradise Roswell Womans Club Jane Bryan E. A. Cahoon Dan H. Cahoon Chicago University Cahoon Windermere James M. O’brien Irene Murray Los Angeles Roswell Justin W. Dart Charles R. Walgreen Walgreen Drug Stores, Inc Mrs. Dart William J. Baker Eloise Parsons Pargaie Yvet Innes Willie Pich Frank Lloyd Graf Spee Bob Baker Fuzzy Knight Pecos Little Caesar King of the Dynamiters Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Bobs Watson Ruth Hussey Gene Lockhart Hollywood U. S New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council J. B. Savage Henry S. Stout Artesia Maj L. B. Plummer Northern Middle County Southern Oregon Territory Montana Delaine L. B Cape Winters Cape Summers Galveston Curb Market Alum Co Am Alum Goods Ark Nat Gas Ark P & L Pf Bliss E W Carrier Corp Cities Service G & E Bal Pf Duval Tex Sul el Bond & Sh Fairchild Av Fisk Rub Ford Met Ltd Humble Oil Seiberling Texan Oil & L
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