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Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

6

Graduates Of County Schools Listed By Districts

The 8th grade graduates of Chaves county schools were announced by Superintendent R. M. Cookson. Penzil Pack Doris Palmer Dorotha McCraw Cecil Hensley Vernie Ray Boggs Wanda Eberhart Jackie Isler led the LFD group with others named in Berrendo Mt View Camp East Grand Plains Elk Felix Crawford Elkins Rippee Acme and Doris Maxine Lyons.

Chaves County R. M. Cookson Penzil Pack J. &. Prichard Doris Palmer Dorotha McCraw Cecil Hensley Vernie Ray Boggs Wanda Eberhart Jackie Isler Berrendo Leo Fresquez Donald Humble Otis Payne Ben Bustamante Roy Adams Marvin Moore Elma Goates Nina B. Cox Socorro Alvarez Dollie Walker la Nette Fink Barbara Harris Owen Hardcastle Vaneta G. Ellis Max Luther Weaver Norval Darwin Frost Wilbur Theodore Clees Rolen Foreman Mable Holladay Ted Vaughn East Grand Plains Harlan Dales Orval Fitzgerald Walter Hampton Earl King Jessie Pirtle Ambrose Harrison Virginia Daniels Ollie Mae Grizzle Peggy Jane Rose Frankie Chapman Elk Jessie Elbert Reed Sophie Beulah Paxton Felix Helen Rust Crawford Tommy Ridgway Elkins Eleanor Beth Daugherty Gene Colgan Rippee Leamon Metcalf Edna Kinard Acme Frank Arthur Browning Doris Maxine Lyons Billy Owen Carr

Dr T E Boggs Optometrist Ad at 309 N Main St

Graduate optometrist offers eye exams glasses and lens work in house at 309 North Main Street. Broken lenses duplicated immediately. Phone 21 for appointment.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St

Rotary Hears Talks on Ethics at Club Meeting

The Ro tary club heard talks by El Williams and Harvey Poorbaugh on Is the Customer Always Right with Williams arguing yes and Poorbaugh no. Claude Simpson spoke about the Eastern New Mexico State Fair urging early preparations and a future rodeo, while Will Lawrence urged Red Cross war refugee funds. The Roswell Rotarians were invited to Ft Sumner on the 29th. The highway committee discussed contracts for Mescalero to Lincoln on Hwy 70 and Hwy 380 projects near Carrizozo, plus improvements on secondary roads.

Rotary Club el Williams Harvey Poorbaugh Williams Poorbaugh Claude Simpson New Mexico Will Lawrence Red Cross Europe Roswell Ft. Sumner Highway Committee Chamber of Commerce Mescalero Hondo Lincoln Carrizozo

Even Ladies Like It at Amoneus Shoe Shop

Advertisement promotes refinishing shoes with new factory finish methods. Claims women favor the service. Locates the shop opposite the post office storefront at Amoneus Shoe Shop.

Amoneus Shof Roswell Amonetts Factory Finish Shoe Shop

Roosevelt urges vast defense buildup and 50,000 planes a year

President Roosevelt tells Congress of a $3.276 billion defense package for the coming year. He calls for 50,000 military and naval planes annually, expanded production, modernized equipment, and faster contract execution. He warns of near-future threats and urges readiness while reiterating pursuit of peace.

Capitol Bankhead Hull Woodring Morgenthau Jackson

New Crop Of Home Grown Lettuce and Radishes

Anderson's store lists a fresh crop of home grown produce including head lettuce mustard turnips leaf lettuce and radishes. Local shopper notices highlight abundant varieties and farm to table appeal.

Anderson’s ST Ae Ein Vv

The Mark of the Beast Revival Theme at First Baptist

Dr Hinesley presents The Mark of the Beast as the revival theme at First Baptist tonight. Two large congregations attended yesterday and last night with Mr P S Rowland leading hymns. Three members joined at the close, and tomorrow marks the final weekday services before Home Coming Night as families are urged to attend with unsaved friends.

Hinesley

Quay County Young Democrats Face Conventions Row

In Tucumcari two factions led by Clay Davidson and Deward Green contend for recognition at the state convention in Roswell. Davidson supporters plan a protest over Green’s insurgent delegates and may escalate to the credentials committee, claiming constitutional violations.

Quay CO Young Democrats Tucumcari N. M Quay County Youngocrats Roswell Clay Davidson Deward Green Green Tom J. Dillon Davidson

New York Stocks Rise on Roosevelt Armament Plan

The New York stock market greeted President Roosevelt's billion-dollar armament program with a swift buying rush, lifting prices 1 to 6 points as steel and aircraft stocks led gains. 2,343,506 shares traded. Dow Jones components including Bethlehem Steel Douglas and United Aircraft among top gainers. Wheat and corn futures also climbed in Chicago while curb market names such as Alum Co Am and Carrier C7 7/8 showed gains.

Wall Street New York Roosevelt Bethlehem Steel Douglas Army Navy Boeing United Aircraft North American Aviation Glenn ,Martin Sperry Lockheed Curtiss Wright U. S. Steel Youngstown Bethlehem Dow Chemical Johns Manville J. C. Penney Phillip Morris Owens-Illinois Chicago Breeze Corp Colt’s Firearms Brewster Aero Aluminum of America Jones and Laughlin

For Sale: 4 Room Rock House On Circle Drive

Classified note offers a four room rock house on Circle Drive priced to sell at once. Includes a contact phone 263 for immediate inquiry. Also mentions Sears plumbing estimate and coal and wood range discount from 44.95 to 24.95 with Sears Roebuck branding.

Rock House Circle Drive Sears Sears Roebuck Coal & Wood Range

Regular Conclave Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 K. T. May 16 Meeting

Regular conclave of Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 Knights Templar set for Thursday May 16 at 7 30 P M By order J C Johns E C Attest Elmer H Riemen recorder

Rio Hondo Commandery No. 6 K. T J. &. Johns E. C Elmer H. Riemen

Eastern New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council Expands

The Eastern New Mexico Area Boy Scout Council enrolled 423 new youths this year, including 321 Scouts 96 Cubs and 6 Sea Scouts. Eight new units were organized with 65 Scout Troops 24 Cub Packs 7 Sea Scout Ships and 5 other units. Total council strength reached 1868 with 105 units.

Eastern New Mexico Boy Scout Council P. V. Thorson Clovis Santa Rosa Friona Fort Sumner Roswell Fort Stanton Tucumcari

New Orleans Cotton Market Quiet as Prices Rise

In New Orleans on May 16, spot cotton closed quiet with a 4 cent rise. Sales totaled 363 bales while middling cotton priced at 66.

New Orleans

Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 16

Kansas City livestock totals show hogs 1500 head with 800 salable calves and sheep at 5500 total, market steady to lower on most cuts. Hogs top 5.80 with choicet 140-160 lb 5.00-5.50. sows 4.65-5.10. Cattle 950 total with 800 salable, steers and heifers uneven but generally steady, stocker and feeder activity slow. lambs trading delayed by local auction with lower trends noted.

Kansas City USDA Kansas Lamb School

Boston Wool Market Slows as Quotes Ease Slightly

Demands for domestic wools in Boston slackened with three eighths and quarter blood bright fleece wools showing a slight evening trend. Mixed grade lots ranged around 37 cents in grease delivered, versus about 38 cents earlier in the week. Western grown wools remained slow and quotations were steady compared with earlier sales.

Boston USDA

New York Cotton Futures Close Mixed Across Contracts

Cotton futures ended with slight gains in nearby May and July but stayed largely steady across the board. Old May values showed 9.63 for May and 9.34 for July while new May reached 9.85, with other months at 9.49 for July and 9.03 for October, 3.92 for December and 886N Meh at .74. Middling spot cotton at 9.86.

Galveston Cotton Market Report May 16 4

Spot cotton in Galveston held steady at mid dling levels with a four cent rise in price. The market saw 35 sales noted, indicating modest activity for the day.

Galveston

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