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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
6
Roswell Daily Record lists evening publication by RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY with staff roles City Editor H. B. Cooley Advertising Mer. Mason, Edw. L. Scarritt, society editor, and 55-Night phone. Subscription rates shown for New Mexico mail and local carrier, plus August 1 1903 registration statement and Associated Press rights.
The piece argues for real reforms to the state primary law to speed action, improve vote counting, and allow court review while preserving private ballot nomination. It warns that some proposals aim to kill the law or render it impractical, and stresses democracy's delays as preferable to totalitarian control in Germany and Italy.
A broad movement in Congress is reported with Senator Glass introducing a bill that could profoundly affect local finance. The proposal would cap any banking institution or corporation at ten percent ownership of another bank after June 30, 1944, with likely extension to industrial organizations, signaling a revolution in local ownership and control.
Japanese newspapers urge clarifying relations with the United States as Tokyo pushes a “new order” in Asia and expands the U S Navy. The texts warn that Japan’s policy would erase foreign rights in trade and other ties, signaling possible continued friction between the two nations.
British soldiers plan to cultivate food during the coming growing season, aiming to bolster supply efforts that could influence the outcome of the war. The move signals a shift from pure combat to resource production as a factor in victory or defeat.
An open letter published in the New York Times urges Congress to act fearlessly and swiftly to keep supply lines to Britain open. Signers include editors, college presidents, theologians and lawyers, who insist victory over the Axis is essential and mobilization for war may be required. The letter rejects appeasement and stresses prompt, effective aid and a single-minded national effort.
The article recounts the White Hussars regimental headquarters near Königsberg, built by Frederick the Great and later used by Wilhelm II. It details a December 29, 1900, anniversary scene with grand mess room, heraldic decor, and strict precedence among officers, highlighting class and aristocratic traditions that governed the regiment.
The term Wotan’s Wedge refers to a Norse god symbol used as the heavenly insignia of the Wallenfels family in a novel. The wedge is described as a geese formation and as a tattoo on male forearms, linking to heathen imagery tied to war and victory.
The passage cites Paul’s message from Romans chapters on gifts faith and service. It lists prophesy ministry teaching exhorting giving ruling mercy and vows to love without pretense. It urges kindness humility diligence cheerfulness perseverance prayer hospitality and blessings for persecutors. It also calls believers to unity and lowliness before God.
Reports from the great mesas in Harding county identify the deepest soil moisture in a quarter century due to several feet of snowfall. Wetness reached three feet, signaling adequate spring and summer showers could yield a wonderful crop in 1941. The royal prairie, among the world’s richest farming regions, seeks a bumper wheat crop unseen since 1929.
Joe Bursey, efficient director of the tourist bureau, says tourism is New Mexico’s largest cash crop. Last year visitors spent about 80 million dollars in the state and 66,602 autos and buses visiting Carlsbad Caverns added over 3.33 million dollars. The industry thrives without rain and underscores the need to maintain and extend highways.
Roswell churches hold morning and evening worship with sermons and meetings. West Fifth and North site lists 9:30 Sunday school and 10:50 worship followed by Epworth League at 6:15 and a 7:30 mass meeting. Tabernacle Church on West 11th shows Sunday School 10:00, worship 11:00, Bible study 7:00, song service 7:45, worship 8:15. Public invited.
LeRoy Thompson D D pastor presides at Kentucky Avenue and Third Street offering 9:30 Sunday School for all ages 10:40 personal meditation 10:50 Congregational Worship sermon and special music with offering for United Emergency work of the General Assembly 6:00 Young People’s Service 7:30 Union Service with First Methodist Church inviting all to attend the services
The First Christian Church Richardson led by Pastor G. T. Reaves and music director Evelyn Dawson offers a 9:45 a.m. church school with W. H. Biertenstein as superintendent and a 10:50 a.m. worship service featuring the Lord's Supper, sermon, and special music. A 7:30 p.m. union service at First Methodist replaces the usual vesper. Choir rehearsal is Thursday at 7 p.m. A welcoming note ends the announcement.
The First Baptist Church invites worshipers to 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Morning Worship with Dr Geo C Humphrey delivering the sermon and the choir singing Pilot Me O Savior. Evening 7:30 Worship features another sermon by Humphrey and the choir singing Till The Shadows Go. Join us.
Fifth and Penn address for St Andrews Episcopal Church lists Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Church School Service at 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Rector Rev F B Howden Jr invites visitors to attend.
The Church of Christ at 424 Fifth Street offers services at 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m with preaching by J F Lilly. A midweek service is held Wednesday evening and visitors are assured a hearty welcome at all meetings.
In Chaves County New Mexico on January 6 1941 Esta B Young is named administratrix of the estate of Warren D Young deceased. Creditors are notified to present claims for approval to the administratrix and file with the county clerk within six months from January 11 1941. Adv. Phone your classified to No 1.
Sunday service and Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Wednesday testimonial service at 7 30 p m. Reading Room open weekdays 12 30 to 5 30 except holidays. Public invited to attend services and use the Reading Room. Lesson Sermon titled Sacrament to be read January 12. Biblical and textbook passages cited.
Roswell Friends a Quaker group holds regular Sunday services at 1004 South Lea Avenue every week at 3 15 in the afternoon, inviting community members to attend.
Immanuel Lusheran and third and Missouri R. A. Hingst lead Bible class at 9 45 and Divine Worship at 10 45 with subject The Gospel of Jesus Christ. Walther League gathers at 7 30 for a welcome. St. Peter’s Church 805 South Main St lists Sunday Masses 8 00 and 10 0 A. M and 8 00 A. M weekday Mass.
The Church of God at 814 West 12th lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Y P E meeting at 6 30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 7 30 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Young People's Endeavor Friday at 7 30 a.m. Fellowship Service Saturday at 7 30 p.m.
City Union Sunday School at 7th St and Grand Ave holds 2:30 PM sessions with Clay Scarbrough as superintendent. Nazarene Church at Washington and 8th, with Pastor W. B. Atteberry, offers Sunday School 9:30 AM, worship 11:00 AM, junior and senior N Y P S at 6:00 PM, evangelistic service 7:00 PM, and Wednesday prayer meeting. All welcome.
Saint Johns Catholic Church announces Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Parish services are held weekly with a brief bulletin and notices for worshippers.
Dexter church with minister L Winborn invites all to Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Sermon titled The King's Hiway followed by evening service Cont. The King's Hiway at 7 p.m. Monday 7 p.m. Ladies Bible class. Welcome to all.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints invites all to Sunday School at 10 A M in the Boy Scout House on Tenth near the ice plant. Elders W Wallace and P Orville All will preside and extend a cordial welcome.
The reading lists First Baptist Church Mission at 214 E. Sth with Sunday School every Sunday at 9 30. Baptist Training Union Fridays at 7 00 pm followed by preaching at 8 00. Sunday School Superintendent H O Connor Training Union Director Mrs W A Kuykendall Mission Pastor Rev W A Kuykendall.
Mexican Calvary Baptist Church at 608 East Tilden lists Rev. J G Sanchez as pastor with Sunday services at 9:45 am Sunday school led by George Garcia and 11:00 am sermon. Devotional by Deacon Ed Melendez at 10:45 am and 7:30 pm prayer meetings Wednesdays. W M S meets Fridays. Dexter Methodist pastor A O Hood with church school 10:00 am, morning worship 10:50 am, Epworth League 7:60 pm, evening worship 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome.
Avis C. Wiggins, minister, conducts worship at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible study at 9:45 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Ladies Bible Class meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Mid-week services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Located at 900 S Main St. Details reflect church schedule.
West Alameda Assembly of God at 1200 W Alameda lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m sermon at 11 a m evening worship at 7 p m mid week service Wednesday at 7 p m and Christ's Ambassadors Friday at 7 p m led by Rev Cecil E Roberts pastor M C Anderson Sunday School Superintendent with details on weekly meetings and timings.
Salvation Army at 124 EB Secona Street lists Sunday services and meetings: Sunday school 9:20 a.m., holiness 11:00 a.m., Sunbeams 2:00 p.m., Young Peoples 6:00 p.m., Salvation Meeting 7:00 p.m. Includes Capt. and Mrs. J. Griscio.
East 4th and Garden hosts services led by Pastor C. A. Strickland with John Duncan superintendent. Sunday School at 9 45. Prayer Meeting Tuesday night at 7 30. Missionary Council Wednesday 2 30. Young people service Thursday evening 7 30. Evangelistic evening 7 30. Come and you will find a heart welcome. Sunday service.
Sunday School at 9:30. Five Fields Supt. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening service 6 45. Leslie Wh director. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Preaching Service 7 45.
Sunday services begin at 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m with a long service every Wednesday night at 7 15 p m Marshall Davis minister welcomes all attendees at 1212 N Rich Ave
Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 59 Young Peoples Hour at 6 30 worship with a city union service in the evening. Pastor Brabham and Carlos Webb lead with a Christian Unity theme. All are invited to attend for sobriety and church unity.
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