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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1941
Page
8
Roswell religious leaders praised a large turnout after an all out call for church attendance. March arrived with weather and dust, while an ad promotes Marathon dealers offering car wash oil change and grease services nearby. Marathon oil is American processed.
In a continued report from page one, numerous defendants face charges including theft and marijuana possession and sale. Names span Navajo Nation towns such as Mescalero and Laguna, with cases alleging felonious killing, white slavery, liquor violations, and improvising with government property. Thousands of miles separate these actions across Gallup to Farmington and Las Cruces.
A lively Roswell sales notice promotes a wide rose bush selection at Dan Carpenter's Pecos Valley Nursery. It urges readers to visit the nursery at east Fifth or call 3-1012 to place orders for varieties and climbing roses.
Mr and Mrs R L Ham express thanks for kindness sympathy and flower offerings during illness and death of their daughter Irmalee Ham.
William Young Olsson a Roswell resident for six years died suddenly at 10 30 p m Saturday night from a heart attack He was stricken while getting ready for bed at 1207 West 8th and died within minutes Born July 29 1880 in Freestone County Texas he lived in Hollis Oklahoma and was a cowboy He married Nellie O Swaim November 22 1903 in Hollis and five children survive Odie Olsson Las Vegas NM Annie Lou Bazie Trent TX Othel Archie and Dolah Raye Olsson Roswell Funerals at Ballard Chapel Tuesday with Nazarene Church minister Rev B B Atteberry choir from Nazarene Church interment at South Park
Mrs. Preston Sanders thanks friends for many kindnesses shown during her husband’s illness and death, expressing gratitude for support and sympathy.
Linda Lee Hunt four day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Hunt Jr died last night at 6 00 o clock Survived by grandparents Capt and Mrs Ted Hunt and Mr and Mrs Ernest Carper Family funeral services held this morning at 9 30 Interment in South Park Ballard Funeral Home directed the arrangements
Heavy raiding continues on the Cafe De Paris scene with Ken Johnson 27 leader of the cafe orchestra and several orchestra members linked to the raid. The venue is noted for sightings of the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales.
Renters seek a two room furnished apartment with all bills paid for eighteen dollars. Contact 702 No Virginia and extension 3-1013x for details.
A brisk, enigmatic piece highlights a relentless figure named Theytaxus who continues forward despite an itch and red lights. The narration hints at a decisive moment when stopping may reveal consequences, suggesting a looming confrontation or change.
A neighbor hosted a poker gathering Saturday night then sat behind a churchgoer Sunday. A note was passed asking to put poker winnings in the collection plate. After dismissal he thanked the writer, saying he was two dollars down and repaid it from the plate.
Marathon dealers in and around Roswell learn from customers that Marathon Timed Gasoline proves its quality. The ad urges Missourians to try a tankful and notes to phone classified to No 11 for details.
Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia testified before the House Public Buildings Committee in Washington warning that U S cities lack sufficient fire fighting equipment to counter incendiary bombs after recounting the London experience and its early war losses.
M S Hamilton proprietor of Roswell Drug Co announced remodeling nearly complete with painting new center display tables fountain equipment booths and appointments. New items added to stock while Hamilton heads the force with Standridge Mathis Byrd in drug dept Carper and Hamill in fountain dept Harper head bookkeeper. He expects Roswell to grow and become one of the southwest's great cities.
Miss Willie Day Standhardt aged twenty five died at her family home two miles northeast of Roswell this morning at seven thirty She had been ill for days and attended church yesterday Born October 11 1915 in Corona New Mexico she grew up in Roswell a Roswell High School graduate Beta Sigma Phi member and Presbyterian Church funeral plans pending Talmage Mortuary handling arrangements
Holiday sale notice promotes a nursery offering a wide selection of rose bushes. Customers are invited to visit for a variety of rose varieties and guaranteed quality plants.
The report notes Senate backing for a resolution resisting any transfer of western hemisphere regions between non American powers. Officials weigh possible naval clashes over convoyed French food ships and the blockade dispute between Britain and France. Admiral Leahy awaits guidance while Darlan proposes convoys to unoccupied France if the blockade eases. Informed sources expect war materials to begin moving to Britain across the Atlantic within days.
Three federal prisoners held in the Chaves county jail awaiting trial were taken to Santa Fe by deputy U S marshal Dave Fresquez to face charges in the current term of federal court there. They are Harvey Dillard colored Dyer Act transport across state line James Moreland Lindbergh kidnap law violation taxi driver from El Paso Newton Plaza an Apache Indian murder of John Hubbard Mescalero reservation.
Ramon Gonzales and Pete Arias were each sentenced to 30 days in jail for drunkenness in police court. Both defendants are noted as repeaters.
Leon Rusk and Viola Griffin of Roswell. Antonio Chavez and Odela Sigala of Roswell. Walter Tennon and Oneal Henderson of Roswell. Clarence R. Bates and Tonie McDonald of Santa Fe secure marriage licenses in state record.
A two room house in the 1200 block on East Tilden was badly burned yesterday morning. Firemen extinguished the blaze that started from a kitchen stove, leaving the structure severely damaged.
March 10 stock data shows gains for AmAil AmCan and AmPo&L while Os scenes like RadioCor and UntAirl trade unevenly. Chicago reflects firm dairy and mixed produce with butter receipts near 739,163 and eggs at 32,260. Strong organizational movers include AT&T Boeing and US Steel amid broad sector activity.
In Kansas City on March 10 Culver-Stockton College defeated Texas Miners 40 to 26 in the opening round of the national intercollegiate basketball tournament. Culver-Stockton moved to the second round, joining Alma College as Missouri Collegiate Union champions, while Michigan beat Panhandle A ggies 43 to 24. A missed free throw attempt rolling off the hoop’s support halted play briefly.
A severe January 1935 dust storm swept the eastern slope, reducing visibility to feet and causing widespread agricultural damage. The duster rolled in from the north behind a dense wall of sand. motorists relied on lights and moved slowly as the storm reached toward the Oklahoma line.
The Roswell area experienced wind and dust before 6 pm with 32 mph gusts and minimal visibility impact. A windy night followed a pleasant day with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 30. Trace precipitation occurred and no damage or lasting dust effects were reported.
Cotton futures rose over 1.00 a bale with all deliveries pushing to new seasonal highs. Last prices included March at 10.77, May 10.73 74, July 10.73 75, October 10.61, December 10.60, January 10.58. Middling spot 11.11 cents, up 23. In Chicago Wheat May 86 1/4, July 83 1/2, Sep 84. Jly Corn May 62 1/8, July 62 3/8, Sep 62 3/8. Oats May 36, July 32 1/8, July old 31 3/4, Sep old 31 1/8, Sep new 30 7/8. Treasury yields mixed with 4 1/4s at 52-47 119.9, 2 1/2s 53-49 106.12, 2 1/2s 52-50 106.21. Fed Farm Mtg none quoted. HO L 2 1/4s 44-42 102.19.
The report lists stock figures for Alumno Am 133, Bliss new 17 1/8, Cities Service 4 1/2, Bond & Sh 3 1/2, Fairchild Av 8 1/2, Hecla Min 6, and Humble Oil 54 with closing or change indicators. Readable as a brief market update from the curb market page.
In Boston on March 10, imported fine and half blood wools moved at steady levels. South American wools led activity with Australian and South African Merinos also in demand. Domestic wools remained slow though quotations stayed steady.
Galveston on March 10 reports spot cotton steady at 23 up with mid dling price 10.48. Total sales reach 725 units, reflecting stable demand in the Texas market.
Wall Street rose today with a rally led by steels sugars and specialty shares. The market moved slowly but gained 3 plus points at times with 615 400 shares changing hands. Leading issues included U S Steel Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet Republic Steel American Telephone Western Union and General Electric.
Kansas City reports March 10 US Dept of Agriculture cattle and hog prices. Hogs: salable 2500, prices uneven with strength early to 10 higher on 230 lb hogs, later slow to 5 lower than Friday. Cattle: salable 6060, total 6300, fed steers steady to higher with limited supply, stocker and feeder classes steady to strong, calves and vealers mixed with good to choice stockers. Lambs: slaughter lamb bids slow with prices fully steady, best fed lambs above 10.75.
In New York on March 10, a moderate trade and local demand lifted wool top futures to final gains of 0.7 to 0.9 of a cent. May futures at 1242B, July 120.3B, October 117.3B, December 115.5B, spot tops 128.1B, with B bids indicated.
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