This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
6
Army officers reported a missing McChord Field bomber with seven aboard had been found wrecked near Yreka California. The Yreka airport manager reported locating wreckage, and Redding California teletype sources confirmed the report.
Mrs. R. W. Corman of 413 West 17th Street, ill with influenza since Christmas, became worse today and was taken to St. Mary's Hospital for care.
A letter asserts that losing the case in court does not end the matter as public opinion remains favorable to the respondent, C. M. Arnold, and warns that developments will appear in future papers. The note suggests ongoing attention to the case.
Fancy young turkey hens 6 to 8 lbs dressed at 25c per lb. Young chicken poults at 25c per lb. dressed. Two small hens for one dollar. Also roosters bakers and heavy hens. Whatley Produce Co. Phone 418.
Carl Johnson of of course fame weighs in on Roswell society noting who does and who does not participate in local life. The excerpt highlights opinions from residents about community engagement and social norms in Roswell.
Widespread talk centers on whether B. B. Wilson wears spats to avoid socks. Wilson could not be reached for comment to resolve the debate.
Henry Brown arrives back from a sales conference in Las Cruces where the entire personnel of the Rebt. Porter Co. gathered to discuss business plans for 1941.
Lawrence “Medium Joe” Moore investigates a puzzling method to fry eggs without dirtying dishes admitting slim chances of success.
Willie Cleveland Taylor announced plans for constructing a ping pong table at Taylor Roost. He stated that increased appropriations would certainly be needed to support the project.
Willie Merritt writes from the road with Mrs. Merritt as chaperone. He jokes that his wife requires French food and adds that Jas Rallis must speak French if they dine with him again.
Johnny Manning proprietor of the Conoco Station at Fifth and Main announced this morning that plans for a steeplechase in front of his establishment have been discarded because the barriers were removed.
Ed Kurre received movie star shirts for Christmas raising concern at home about his possible trip to Hollywood. The remark frames a humorous fear of sudden fame and departure.
A decision hinges on radio stations correcting Ascap licensing issues or renaming the composition Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair to Jeannie With The Light Gray Hair. The move affects broadcasters and the historic song’s rights and title usage.
Joe Murphy and his boss travel to Chicago for a weeklong gathering of grocery moguls from coast to coast, pursuing business prospects and networking with industry leaders.
Bill Snell proclaims a return to farming and acts by cultivating soil inside the Firestone display window. Bill Purdy Sr. reports 1940 as among his best years in business.
Judge Grier released a statement this morning urging restraint in wartime forecasting. He says people cannot help predicting, but it would be wiser to stop predicting and wait to see what happens.
Phil Camphredon earns notice for capturing a healthy sand hill crane kept in a pen at the Bitter Lakes Government project. Mr and Mrs Shaker receive a tribute for their splendid work there. Readers who have not visited Bitter Lakes are urged to visit for a surprise.
An advertisement for children’s wear promotes Mrs Day's Ideal Baby Shoes. Stamped goods and yarn offered at Art Gift Shop located at 107 West 4th. The notice highlights handcraft items and a small shop selection.
Witnesses described a collision at Ohio and Tilden where a boy crossing north was struck by a car driven by Alfred Derden. Skid marks extended 49 feet, a rightward swerve left shoes and cap in the street, and the car fled west then south without stopping. The inquest named Derden as the driver and listed neck and skull injuries to the boy.
Dr T E Boggs graduate optometrist offers eye exams glasses fitting and in house lens grinding. Broken lenses are promptly duplicated. Appointment by phone at 21.
The New Mexico legislature debated banning legislators from holding or being offered other state jobs during their terms. Senator Dickason said the bill aims to curb rubber-stamp governance and encourage independent thinking, while Senator Gallegos predicted Senate passage but House hesitation.
James Baker of Hills Bros. Coffee sales counselor is in Roswell on business. He declared Hills had enjoyed a fine increase throughout New Mexico during 1940.
In Galveston on January 17, spot cotton traded steady with middling grade at 9.99 cents per pound, no sales reported, and price down by one cent from prior.
Testimony shows Derden and Miss Lee at the Crouse residence about 5 pm with conflicting statements about the accident. Separate notes describe Marvin Scott Walls born October 7 1931 Seale Texas son of Lillie Rambo and W T Scott. He lived in Roswell since 1939 and is survived by four brothers and two sisters with funeral services set at Talmage Memorial Chapel.
New York stocks closed mixed after late bid for rails steadied a slipping market. Losses in steel and leading industrials narrowed. transfers reached 568,700 shares. Traders foresee a contentious congressional lease lend bill fight with scant war news to spur outcomes. A seat on the stock exchange sold for 30,000, down 1,000 from Wednesday’s sale, a new low since 1899. Slipping: U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet General Motors Mack Truck Dow Chemical Kodak Owens Illinois Monsanto Phillips United Aircraft. Resistant: Santa Fe Great Northern American Car & Foundry B&O Louisville & Nashville American Smelting Consolidated Aircraft Bendix Woolworth. Bonds mixed. commodities varied.
On January 17 small price movements were seen in listed securities including Alum Co Am at 149.5 Al um Goods 18.75 Ark Nat Gas 1.75 Bliss EW 17.75 Carrier Corp 9.75 Cities Service 4.75 El Bond Sh 4 Fairchild Av 9.75 Hecla Min 5.625 Humble Oil 58 Ins Co N Am 72.5.
In New Orleans on January 17 the spot cotton market closed steady with no change. Sales totaled 1,587 bales as middling cotton priced at 10.14 cents per pound.
New York wool futures rise early with hedging and profit taking, settling unchanged to several points higher. March at 119.1, May 111.6, July 108.5. spot 120.0. Bond quotations show Treasury issues ranging from 4s to 2 3/4s with varied prices. Home Owners Loan and Farm Mortgage notes appear in listings alongside chicken pullets at 25 cents per pound.
The Commercial Bulletin notes a continuing fair interest in foreign fine and half blood wools with firm prices, especially South Americans. Australia buying is freer after the wool central committee broadened descriptions. Imports reach about 30 million pounds, 20 million apparel wools, with mohair steady. Western contracts total 4 to 5 million pounds at 30 to 31 3/4 cents, Nevada Utah and the Colorado west slope prominent.
In Boston on January 17 the wool market focused on foreign types of finer grades. South American wool led demand with solid interest in Australian and South African wools when spot offerings appeared. Prices on foreign wools remained steady to firm.
Kansas City market totals show hogs steady to 10 higher early then weak to 15 lower. top hogs 8.35, 170-230 lb range 8.15-8.35, sows 6.65-7.00, some to 7.15. cattle and calves light demand with beef cattle and stockers generally steady. best fed heifers around 10.10, light weight steers near 12.50, 700 lb Mexican steers 7.50. vealers 10.50-13.00. sheep 1,500 head with lambs active and higher, native fed lambs 10.50. Chicago butter steady at 30 1/4-30 1/2, eggs firm with extra firsts 19, firsts 15 1/4, current 17 1/2. ties 15 1/2. Poultry steady. market unchanged.
On January 17 Coreos futures closed varied with declines and advances. May and July terms rose to 10.44 and 10.33 respectively while October and December weakened to 9.93 and 9.87. The January contract expired at noon with no trades.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.