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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1941
Page
2
Denver report on Roy Hunter and the economics of rodeo life. It outlines initial costs for equipment and training, entry fees, and the prize structure at the National Western Horse Show and Rodeo. Hunter, 11 years in the business, hopes to earn enough to start a cow ranch and raise a family.
Irene Fisher transitions from Albuquerque Tribune women’s editor to publisher of The Old Town News with a folding bee event for potential subscribers. Attendees are invited to fold papers, tour the offices and enjoy cookies and coffee as the debut is introduced.
Mrs. Byron Gardner of Toledo Ohio created a watercolor of Kit Carson as a youth which was adopted as the official emblem of the Kit Carson Camps run by the Northern New Mexico Boy Scout Council. Gardner produced the image after her son Barney Gardner, a Santa Fe Scout field executive, sought a suitable picture. The painting is copyrighted and permission to use it was granted to northern New Mexico Scouts.
The Santa Fe scene shows a modern press corps with three AP staffers and special representatives from several dailies. Will Robinson of Roswell joins the state house press circle as the newest reporter among seasoned veterans, marking a shift from the lone two-man coverage 15 years ago.
The Gallup McGaffey Rodeo Association confirms plans for Independence Day events with Howard Wilson reelected as president. It announces higher prizes for the annual rodeo and a forty-anner night prior to the show.
Eddy county reports a tranquil year with 494 marriages and 85 divorces in 1940. Births outnumbered deaths with 748 births in 11 months versus 248 deaths, reflecting a strong population growth and stable social ties.
Santa Fe reports a weekly drop in influenza cases with 122 cases for the week ending last Saturday, down from 220 the week before, according to the state health department. The decline follows routine seasonal trends and reflects lower reported infections across the state.
James Phenix Jr a paralyzed CCC enrollee flown from the west coast to Maxwell Field Montgomery to meet his family at a hospital He broke his neck when a CCC truck overturned near Franklin Oregon last May At 19 he cannot feed himself though he can speak He joined CCC in Montgomery in 1939 and was to be treated at a government expense at a Montgomery hospital
The piece argues Britain seeks Irish bases at Cobh Queenstown Bantry Bay and Lough Swilly to counter the U boats and defend against a potential Nazi invasion. It contrasts Britain’s aims with Eamon De Valera’s stance to maintain neutrality, warning of Ireland becoming a battlefield if bases are allowed.
Pneumonia cases increased slightly to 56 last week amid ongoing health concerns. Local health officials noted a modest rise but stressed continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.
The state corporation commission chartered the Martin Jewelry Company of Las Vegas with organizers including Joe Ratovond of Las Vegas H Ralph Redak of Denver and Louis Martin of Trinidad Colo. The filing formalizes the new business venture with these named individuals and locations.
Judge Colin Neblett will convene a federal grand jury in Santa Fe on March 3 with U S Attorney Everett Grantham announcing the plan. A petit jury is set to meet March 4 and jurors’ names likely will not be drawn before February 15.
Obituary notes Hagerman resident T M Rabb dies. Roswell pioneer buried. Congratulations to D A Bradley and wife on 35th wedding anniversary January 7. Mrs N S West hosts luncheon with guests. Out-of-town trips as Johnny Bowen Frank McCarthy and Rev Anderson depart for Santa Fe. Dr E G Lathrop Jr improving after El Paso transfer. Little Helen Ruth Curry ill with pneumonia at St Marys Roswell. Nazarene Missionary Society holds all day sewing meeting. Mrs Levi Barnett ill with nervous breakdown. Mrs P E Kiper returns from El Paso recovering. Boyd Taylor visits Sanford Knoll home in Carlsbad. Mrs Cliff Hearn ill with flu. M G Hearn recovering.
The nation shows an unbroken cloud cover from the 100th meridian eastward to the Atlantic while the west reports widespread cloudiness. Light rain and snow blanket the Mississippi valley eastward with heavy rain in some southern districts. the Southwest remains dry. Snow lingers in the Great Lakes. temps mostly above freezing except New England mountains.
Italian pursuit continues along the Libyan seacoast for Fascist officers who fled from Bardia by motorboat. Freighter Mendoza back at Montevideo. British navy blocks fourth sea attempt to deliver food to blockaded France. Seaplane crash detains crew. international law decision pending. In London, Axis air raids damage Illustrious and Southampton as Germany reinforces Africa. Greeks push toward Berati in Albania, repelling two Italian offensives amid snow and cold. front holds north of Klisura. Cleve Hallenbeck.
Senate in recess as Monopoly committee reviews final recommendations at 10:30 a.m. EST. House also in recess. Foreign affairs panel opens hearings on Roosevelt lease aid bill while Naval committee ponders ship building and anti air defense measures at 10 a.m. Yesterday’s actions include a West Virginia Senate appointment contest referred to elections panel and Naval committee probes into defense program delays.
Mrs Edna W Ballard leader of the I Am movement testifies in a mail fraud trial with eight co-defendants. She says income comes partly from love gifts but not for personal use and claims ownership of St Germain Press and leadership of the St Germain Foundation. She denies urging purchases and healing powers.
J. E. Moore, a Roswell veteran, ends a 22 1/2 year bank career after starting as a teller and rising to assistant cashier and cashier. He is noted for familiarity with business, livestock and farming, and previously served as mayor and as alderman before election. Phone your Classified to No 1.
Rome reports British armored car assaults on Italian outposts were repelled, with artillery activity near Tobruk and the Giarabub oasis. Italian bombers scattered enemy vehicles and bombed British artillery in Libya, while Albania fronts were minor. A separate note cites limited Scottish raid and RAF activity hindered by weather.
The Dexter group met Wednesday January 8 at Mrs. Pat Carnal's home for a day of devotion led by new president Mrs. J. H. Jackson, followed by business. A noon luncheon for eleven members and three guests preceded an afternoon program by Mrs. M. A. Kuykendall. Attendees included Mrs. Luna Vickers, Mrs. Jennie Douglas, Mrs. Martob, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Laughlin, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Kuykendall, Mrs. Dale Anglin, Mrs. H. C. Garrison, Miss Doy Carnal, the hostess, Mrs. Carnal, and Col. Garrison.
Dr Bill Lathrop who was called here by a serious illness will depart Sunday for his El Paso home. Mrs Bob Simpson and children, visiting the Lathrops, plan to leave next week for San Diego California. Mrs Ralph McVicker and daughter return from Duncan where they visited her parents. Dexter club members will guest and present a program at the Artesia Woman's Club on Wednesday January 15, meeting at the Dexter Drug store at 1 30 PM.
Lorenzo Burciago a Roswell high school senior wired acceptance of a second alternate appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis for next year. A telegram from Senator Dennis Chavez said he could have this appointment if he wants it. He is the son of M A Burciago of 1200 North Missouri Ave and has National Guard service with Battery A Roswell. He lettered on the Roswell high track team.
Health officers and sanitarians from Bernalillo Santa Fe and San Miguel counties convened in Santa Fe to discuss rabies control with Dr J R Scott state health director Attendees listed include A R Clauser W David Lewis Jacobo Armijo Frank Parker Edward Digneo William Cortez Harrison Eilers and Lowell Koch from Las Vegas
Eddie Mack district attorney investigator said raids yielded three pounds of marijuana and sprouting plants in pots. Jose Martinez of Santa Fe and Damian Lovato of Rio Chama were charged with illegal possession and sale of marijuana. Record Want-Ads fret Resuits.
E J McKinstry and Miss Gladys Graham with Miss Virginia Hickson attended a gathering. Mrs Amanda Lucky, grandmother of Virgil Henry, residing in Des Moines NM, was also a guest at the event.
Two New Mexico cowboys earned prizes at the National Western Stock Show Rodeo in Denver on January 15. Sonny Hancock of Roswell won first in calf roping at night and placed second in the matinee with a 20.5 second time. Homer Pettigrew of Grady, New Mexico, took second in steer wrestling with a 15.5 second subduing time, while Herb Dahl of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was first.
Al Jones uncovers a 1911 hunting license issued to him as deputy state game warden. The document shows seasons and fees of that era, highlighting large shifts over 30 years. Ducks had no closed season then, a 30 duck possession limit. deer season ran Oct 15 to Nov 15, versus current 15 days from Nov 1 to Nov 15. General resident license cost $1.50 in 1911, now $450. big game resident license rose from $1 to $3. Bird license was $1 then, $2.50 now. nonresident big game license fell 25 cents from $25.25 in 1912 to $25.00 today.
A brief note from Anderson's Gardens highlights Tiome Grown Spmacn as a new cultivation offering. The feature emphasizes fresh, tender qualities and farmed care. Local readers are invited to visit for seasonal tastings and plant selections.
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