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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1941

Page

3

Weather Conditions March 24 Forecast Across Western States

A low pressure center over northern Arizona and a strong northern high drive a widespread moisture pattern. Snow blankets Utah and Colorado with heavy falls in southeastern Utah and scattered precipitation reaching the Gulf Coast district and northeastern states. Temperatures fall modestly as the high builds, with freezing extending to northern New Mexico and Oklahoma. Unsettled conditions are likely tonight and Tuesday with rain and minor temperature drops. Travel from Roswell faces cloudy unsettled weather to the north and east, fair west of the mountains.

Arizona Central Plains Utah Colorado Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Gulf Coastal District Rocky Mountains Atlantic Denver New Mexico Oklahoma Mississippi Texas Roswell

Yugoslavia Axis Tie Crisis Drives National Protests

Yugoslav leaders debated a Rome Berlin Tokyo alignment as anti Axis protests surged across Ser­bia Croatia and Slovenia. Cabinet resignations sparked unrest in the army and a Greek warning flagged possible hostile acts over transit of war materials.

Vienna Belgrade Yugoslavia Rome Berlin Prince Paul Dragisa Cvetkovicc Alesander Cincar-Markovich Dragomir Ikonic Caslav Nikitovic Justice Department Mihajlo Konstantinovic Branko Dubrilovic Paxis Adolf Hitler Serbia Croatia Slovenia Germany Paul Axis United States

Presbyterian Church Dedication Service Contains Music and Acknowledgments

The article lists the ceremonial program for a church dedication including prayers, offertory pieces, anthems, organ solos, and choral works. It names performers and choir members, notes a guest organist, and pays formal thanks to contributors and supporters of the organ rebuilding project.

Scott Bizet Robert P. Kirk Handel Hosanna—Granier Paul McEvoy Elizabeth Garrett Odette God DeKov

Dinner Meeting Of Bankers In Regional District 3

A banquet for 22 bankers from Regional Clearing House District No 3 was held at the Nickson Coffee Shop Saturday night. District chairman Fred W. Blocksom of Roswell presided. Hollis Watson of Artesia’s First National Bank summarized a statewide bankers and farmers meeting from Las Cruces. Clarence E. Hinkle of Roswell discussed pending state legislature bills of interest to bankers.

Clearing House District No Nickson Fred W. Blocksom Roswell Las Cruces Hollis Watson First National Bank of

Cutting Trees on State Highways in New Mexico

State highway engineer Bur ton Dwyre warned today against destroying trees along highway rights of way. He blamed wood-cutters who leave trucks on wet roads to cut roadside trees. The department has spent over $100000 on tree planting and care and asked state police to prosecute offenders. Conviction for damaging state property on highway rights of way carries a $50 fine.

Santa FE N. M Burton Dwyre Contractors Licensing Board Free Lance Burton G. Dwyre Silver City Lordsburg Grant County Dwyre

Local Notes From Artesia and Surrounding Areas

Artesia residents announce visits to Dallas and Clovis and report several local social updates. The Atoka extension club and Cottonwood Woman's Club plan a joint April 1 meeting at Artesia city hall with a home lighting demonstration by Mr Green. Also noted are travels to El Paso and Carlsbad, a university visit by Donald Pior, a recovery update on Mrs Ohnemus, and the marriage of Miss La Juana Frazier to Ormond R. Loving at the Church of Christ with family witnesses and attire described. The couple, both Artesia natives, recently completed schooling and work histories in Draughon’s and the New Mexico Eastern Gas Company.

J. B. Muncy Artesia Dallas Tex R. G. Knoedler Frances Clovis Mavin Jones Mary Sue. McConnell Portales Atoka Extension Club Cottonwood Woman’s Club Artesia City Hall Green Grady Booker Glenn Caskey el Paso Frank Irby Carlsbad E. B. Bullock Donald Pior Ben Pior University of New Mexico At Albuquerque Robert Ohnemus John Bessire Los Angeles Calif Roswell Daily Record la Juana Frazier Ruby Frazier Ormond R. Loving Pete Loving Church of Christ Allen Johnson Mrs. Loving Frazier Darlene Frazier Miss Frazier

British Drive Advances Toward Addis Ababa Front

British led forces and Anglo South African troops push from Kenya toward Neghelli and from the east toward the Italo-Ethiopian front. Early month operations extend 140 miles northeast from Mega and northwest from Dolo to capture Neghelli. Observers say the route to Addis Ababa is largely open with light opposition toward Ham.

Kenya Mega Dolo

Porter Hospitalized After Tonsillectomy Mixup in Ward

Independence Missouri reports Police Officer James Woodrow Porter, 223 pounds and six foot four, is in a hospital for a tonsillectomy. Crowded conditions have him housed in the maternity ward with a too short bed and pillows bearing the word "nursery" adding to the jests from fellow officers.

Independence James Woodrow Porter Porter

Poor Collection Advances in State Legislative Session

The article details stiff resistance as committees prepare to report on tax laws and the Small Loans Act repeal, fears of loan sharks if repealed, and calls to protect borrowers from gouging. It notes highway funding tensions, transfer of funds, and Dwyre’s stance on rights of way. It also mentions the D. A. R. appropriation for Valley Forge, bristling hearings, and looming bills on barbers and tailors price fixing amid a busy legislative scene.

Senate House Alphonse and Gaston Contractors Larry Tafoya

Development of the Electric Refrigerator Epic Story

G D Klingaman of Montgomery Ward describes the electric refrigerator as an American business epic driven by mass production. Prices dropped to below one third of a decade ago with advances in design, efficiency, and storage. Ward foresees about two million units this year, with savings from ice elimination and larger storage. Features include sealed units, auto ice release, Food Guardian, adjustable shelves, automatic defrost, and Storaway bins. The piece also notes Ward’s newspaper advertising aiding record refrigerator sales.

G. D. Klingaman Montgomery Ward Klingaman Wards Ward

Suspect in Bronx Murder Faces Jury Selection

Frank Conroy sits with chin in hand in a New York court as jurors are chosen to try him for the murder of 10 year old Genevieve Connolly. Police say he strangled the girl and burned her body in the furnace of the apartment building where he was the superintendent.

Frank Conroy New York Genevieve Connolly Bronx

Medical licensing clash sparks heated hearing in Albuquerque

Peter McAfee, a young Albuquerque lawyer for the irregulars, accuses a bill of aiming to create a medical monopoly as hearings open. The clash involves osteopaths, chiropractors, naturopaths, and regular doctors, with Drake Clarke suggesting possible congressional plans and Ray Rodgers floated as a future governor candidate.

Peter McAfee Albuquerque Irregulars Miles Clarkes Clarke Congress Ray Rodgers Public Lands Rogers Eddy County

Artesian for Congress Among Noted Visitors

Artesia Hobbs dentist Dr J J Clarke has been prominent among visitors, accompanied by his accomplished son, during a notable visit that drew attention from local residents and officials. The event highlighted Clarke as a respected figure in the community and showcased familial ties in public life.

Artesian For Congress J. J. Clarke Artesia-Hobbs

Showdown Looms Over Utilities Bill After Adjournment

The house adjourned to Monday delaying a vote on the Utilities Bill. Despite many amendments being agreed to the bill faces a likely clash early this week as key provisions remain unresolved.

Hagerman Thursday Club Meets for April Doings

Hagerman Thursday Club held its regular meeting at Mrs. R. M. Ware's on Thursday afternoon. Birthday honors for Mrs. Ware accompanied a cake and a gift, while Mrs. Cumpsten reviewed The Battle Shield of the Republic by Major Malcolm Wheeler Nickerson. The group planned a next meeting April third at Mrs. Jack Sweatt's with Mrs. Heitman as leader.

R. M. Ware Roswell Mrs. Ware Robert Cumpsten Malcolm Wheeler Nickerson Devonport Sam H. L. McKinstry Mason Pardee

Danger to Livestock From Screwworms

A New Mexico Extension Service expert warns that unusually large screwworms may overwinter in Texas Arizona and California posing a serious spring outbreak risk. Early wound treatment with diphenylamine and benzol protects livestock and slows pest spread through shipping and unloading points.

Geo. F. Ellis New Mexico” Extension Service Southwest Laredo Texas Arizona California Mr. Ellis Bureau of Entomology and Florida South Carolina Georgia

Passage of Measure Favored by Final Amendment

A brief note indicates no apparent obstacle to the passage of the measure as amended, urging readers to place a classified phone call to No. 11 for details.

No. 11

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