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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1941
Page
9
Texas shows an aging trend with a higher average age and a smaller share of youths. The Census Bureau report notes 96 000 new residents from dust bowl migrations, rural non farm growth, a slight rise in white to negro proportion, and a slower future growth rate tied to birth and death patterns.
CHICAGO May 3 There are 154 savings building and loan associations and cooperative banks in the United States which will celebrate their fiftieth anniversaries this year the United States Savings and Loan League reports. Paul Endicott Pomona California president of the League says that the institutions in operation today which were founded in 1891 are located in twenty seven different states. The number of old persons over 65 rose from 1930 to 1940 while those under 20 declined. Urban rural non farm population in the state rose in the decade.
Beaumont Texas story recalls George Milstead Cubs veteran who sought pro status after semi pro success. His Puerto Rico series win and a recent shutout against the Minneapolis Millers bolster his return to pro baseball. The piece also notes savings and loan growth by 1891 and closes with a classified line.
The May blue stamp foods match April with two exceptions. Fresh onions and fresh kaie drop from May lists. other items remain. National list includes grapefruit, oranges, apples, carrots, Irish potatoes, butter, raisins, pork lard, all pork, corn meal, shell eggs, dried prunes, hominy, dry beans, wheat flour, and whole wheat flour. Vegetable shortening also available in designated areas. New Mexico remains a Stamp Plan state where blue stamps apply in all counties.
A Roswell column weighs rain's costs against huge gains for crops and livestock. Farmers report better ranges, fuller water basins, and bumper grass thanks to wet weather, with artesian supply rising and cotton losses offset by strong markets. Local officials vow flood protections as town weighs benefits of rain.
Barker is hosting the LH7 ranch annual rodeo May 3 and 4. One of the southwest’s largest genuine roundups draws neighbors to brand calves, corral cattle, and enjoy a 5000-seat grandstand and brick barbecue ovens. H Marks, owner since 1917, built a lasting rodeo tradition starting in 1930 with roping, bronc riding, and a famous mean bull contest.
The U S Department of Agriculture announced the surplus foods to be available in May for families participating in the Food Stamp Plan. The release details the nationally designated items and distribution plan for the month.
Hagerman notes show Mr. and Mrs. Bill Blackman visiting Stade guests of the Lankfords and touring sights. Malcolm Key and Mrs Key visited her parents from Friday to Wednesday. Baptist W M A meets May seventh at Mrs Lawrence Sanders. Bob Conley visited from Roswell to dine with Mrs Donald Strixne at the J W Wiggins home. Pep Club dance at the Women’s Clubhouse with Knowles Orchestra. chaperoned by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Harshey. F G Ivey of Pecos dined with Mr and Mrs M D Menoud.
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