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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
3
December precipitation near normal in New Mexico left ranges well supplied with soil moisture. Cattle and calves winter in excellent condition though some weight loss. sheep and lambs stable but lighter due to winter weather. Heavy feeding needed in snowbound northern counties. water supplies improved and spring range outlook excellent. Fed numbers high in Pecos valley. Pop Corn That Pops Anderson's Gardens 12-6tfc
First general feeding of livestock due to snow cover was reported by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Fred Daniels, statistician, said conditions were in north central and parts of northeastern and northwestern New Mexico. Heavy feed withdrawals have forced trucking in from adjoining states. December’s above normal moisture aided ranges, with livestock wintering well overall. Range condition at 80 percent. cattle and calves 83 percent, sheep and lambs 85 percent, each down slightly from prior month and near 10 year averages.
The January Dexter PTA meeting in the high school auditorium was led by president Mrs. L Parker. Supt Parker and Miss Halie Blumfield presented a Back to School program detailing modern teaching methods. Performers included Wendell White and Dorthey Jewel Pippin on piano, Barbara Pippins vocal, Elsie May MiAills with two cello numbers, and Virgil Henry hosting Battle of the Sexes. The women’s team beat the men’s team in a lively recreation hour. Refreshments followed under social chair Mrs George Wilcox.
Mrs. Bob Simpson and children of San Diego and Dr. Bill Lathrop of El Paso stay with Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Lathrop in Greenfield. W. C. Adams travels back to Silver City for his son Dave’s serious illness. Miike Whitman leaves for St. Charles after visiting Dexter. Miss Helen Lathrop goes to Ocate New Mexico for a school position. The Garrison and Kerr couples, plus Carroll, return to Hobbs from Roswell. Tommy Pier returns to Hobbs with the Garrisons. Junior Woman's Club hosts a New Year’s meeting with festive decorations at Laxe Van.
Senate and House meet for simultaneous introduction of a new air to Britain bill at noon Eastern Standard Time. Senate campaign committee continues inquiry into Democratic campaign election expenditures at 2 PM. House naval committee resumes investigation into navy defense program progress at 10 AM. Yesterday Senate considered routine matters. House in recess.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Rutledge presided over the meeting as the Hagerman Junior Woman's Club president and members presented a enjoyable program coordinated by Mrs. Cowan. The Dexter Club welcomed the Hagerman guests with refreshments and punch afterward.
The Dexter Woman's Club plans its January meeting at Lake Van Clubhouse on Thursday January 9 and visits Artesia Club on Wednesday January 15 with a program in Artesia supervised by Mrs Ethel Parker. L K Britt reviews a book and Mrs George Lewis sings.
Dudley Cornell of the New Mexico Petroleum Industries Committee reports 1940 automotive tax receipts at a record 6.754 million dollars. The rise reflects increased car ownership, higher usage, and more tourism, with 1930 taxes at 4.042 million and 1940 taxes near 6.75 million.
SANTA FE New Mexico January An investigation into enlarging the market for New Mexico oil began today under state land commissioner H R Rodgers. He will study state purchases for highway maintenance and construction and assess how much motor fuel made in the state could serve state owned vehicles and machinery. He noted state road oil meets federal road specification limits for federal aid projects.
Fort Wingate in Gallup New Mexico will host a $10 million munitions depot. Contracts start January 15 for expansion of TNT storage facilities from World War I, with about 2,000 workers. Project spans 16,000 acres near the Santa Fe line and Route 66, including 12 administration buildings, barracks, 650 igloo magazines, 21 miles of track, and 90 miles of graveled roads.
Ten former soldiers connected with Sergeant York in the Argonne operation are to be portrayed in the film Sergeant York after Alvin C. York urged credit for their contributions. William Guthrie, studio location manager, toured homes to collect signatures authorizing their portrayal. Among the group is Thomas E. Johnson of Denison, Texas. Arthur Grice of Dallas, Texas, died from injuries after a pedestrian accident in Phoenix.
About ten million dollars' worth of livestock and horseflesh crowd the pens at Denver Union Stock Yards for the 35th annual National Western Stock Show horse show and rodeo. Courtland R. Jones, manager, says nearly all animals are on hand except sheep and cattle carloads. Lieut. Col. Hiram Tuttle and Fort Riley cavalry dressage horses join from Madison Square Garden after last year's acclaim. 4 H youngsters compete in rodeo catchers-keepers calves race.
ALBUQUERQUE January 10 New Mexico needs more trained workers including waitresses domestic workers and skilled laborers. J C Mitchell director of the state employment service said December showed a seasonal surplus of agricultural and common laborers. Low wages drive shortages while employers relax age and qualification rules to fill positions in defense related industries.
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