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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1942
Page
3
Salem Curtis of Roswell, a prominent figure in livestock circles, was elected state commander for New Mexico at the Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention held in Clovis this week.
Major L. E. Cox of the U S Army Engineers announced that Meem Zehner and associates of Santa Fe won a contract to draft architectural plans for a 4 million dollar army hospital to be built in Santa Fe New Mexico. No further details were released.
Roswell Army Flying School welcomed its new band arriving by train to bolster base morale. Col. A C Kincaid, the commanding officer, arranged for the group to be assigned here after months of rehearsal at an eastern post. The martial music is touted as a prime asset for the base. In Toppenish Washington daytime card rooms face closures amid farm labor shortages.
Roland D Curran told police thieves entered his open garage while he was at work and left it ajar to accommodate a cat. Curran reported five automobile tires and a tube stolen.
Roswell's St Marys Hospital fills a crucial community need with 75 adult beds and 10 infant bassinets. It offers fully equipped operating rooms a maternity ward nursery and X ray services to treat surgical medical and obstetrical cases. Physicians and nurses provide compassionate care emphasizing prompt recovery and skilled support.
Mason Williams a 49 year old Jay school teacher has been kept alive for five months by artificial respiration provided by friends. Diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis he now cannot breathe speak or swallow without help. His weight has dropped from 150 to 87 pounds and doctors offer little hope for recovery.
Gold Star Mothers of World War I and II gather in New York for their first wartime convention. Mrs. Gertrude Kram recounts her son Leonard's ship torpedo death in February, while Emma Balcom urges resilience as the group considers admitting World War II mothers to the organization.
Prepare such things as meat loaves mac aroni entrees and desserts before you leave. The note lists actionable meal prep items likely for a travel or retreat setting, emphasizing cooked dishes and ready to serve foods.
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