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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1942
Page
7
Roswell Daily Record listing publisher Thomas G Summers editor Edward L Scarratt city editor H B Cooley advertising manager and staff roles with offices and rates. The notice lists circulation details and carriers in Roswell New Mexico with a class mail registration date of May 10 1903.
Widespread opposition to senator O Daniel in Texas primary surfaces as voters consider former governors Moody or Allred. Across the nation war work prompts church services at odd hours, while Pacific front reports praise American fighting spirit and improving numbers and supplies after Midway.
The piece argues against gasoline rationing in areas like New Mexico, noting unknown rubber reserves and potential harm to war effort, jobs, and state finances. It urges transparency on necessity, warns of economic disruption, and stresses allied logistics, fleet strength, and Pacific expectations as the war continues.
The passage notes long hesitation to use facilities already available while the army has pressed for more of such sites. It states that, after years of investment, the location will finally be employed as a training camp, with praise for the local population and statewide support.
The Texas Cowboy Reunion, a long running rodeo and stockmen gathering, returns to Stamford, Texas this year. Roswell residents are among attendees, with proceeds earmarked for War Bond purchases.
Sixty five boys gathered last evening at 7:00 at the First Methodist Church for a lively club meeting. Dr Thomas W Brabham introduced officers and guests including Mayor Tom Hall. R M Clark announced a summer program with four units and daily 9:00 am instruction and activities for all city boys.
A church notice lists services led by minister O. L. Winborn with Bible study at 10 a.m. preaching and communion at 11 a.m. and an 8:30 p.m. sermon. An advertisement promotes a permanent wave shop at 108 East 4th with wartime summer styling.
Eddy County drew attention in Eastern New Mexico oil fields with two producing wells and six new locations in Eddy and Lea counties. In High Lonesome, Choate and Brown Jackson State 1 yielded 408 barrels daily at 3062 feet, and Sanders Brothers Leonard No 6 produced 148 barrels daily at 2970 feet. Two wells were abandoned, including Culbertson and Irwin Hale 1 in Lea County.
Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No 14 hosted Odd Fellows and guests after their regular meeting. The highlight was the Memorial Service performed by the Rebekahs team, trained by Mrs Mage Link with music by Mrs Onnolly. The program closed with Richardson Orchestra selections and refreshments.
J Benson Newell state chairman of the Republican party has called a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee to meet Monday June 22 at ten o'clock in the morning at the Hilton Hotel in Albuquerque. The purpose is to fix the time and place for the state convention plan for the state primary and any further business found necessary.
Three Greiner brothers Percy Reginald R. and David—raised in Roswell and sons of D P Greiner Chaves county clerk—gathered in California. Percy served in World War and works with a marine engineering firm Reginald has moved from captain to major in the army and David recently enlisted in the navy.
Roswell Elks club presents Flag Day program on KGFL at 6 30 tonight with Julian Kessel in charge. All listeners urged to tune in.
Mrs Ellis Hobbs of 415 East 5th Street is reported to be doing as well as can be expected after a major operation at St Marys Hospital.
The War Department ordered the establishment of an air corps training school at Las Vegas New Mexico. The facility will occupy the former National Guard camp Camp Luna near Las Vegas and currently can care for 3500 officers and men.
Mrs Ida Cook pastor conducts Sunday School at 10am and Sunday worship at 11am The evangelistic service is at 7 30pm midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 30pm and the Young People's Endeavor meets Friday at 7 30pm
Sunday services begin 10 30 a m and 7 15 p m with a long service every Wednesday night at 7 15 p m Marshall Davis minister Everyone welcome Nothing Like It Fresh Home Grown Cabbage ANDERSONS GARDENS Adv
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