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A large crowd gathered at the fair as H A Poorbaugh noted higher attendance than any prior opening day. The livestock show features Hereford cattle sheep goats and hogs with 66 Hereford and 38 four H calves on display. Exhibitors include Dr L McDonald Curtis Hill A D Jones H A Talley R L Cananougher J B Stribbling Austin Reeves R L Campbell L J Angell and Son Glenn Williams John T Easley A I French G E and E J Sanders and others. Local residents and out of town breeders are represented in vast numbers across multiple farms and 4 H participants. Tickets are on sale for the Roswell Hobbs high school football game at Bremond Field next Friday at 8 pm with ample seating and north side bleachers available.
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H. A. Poorbaugh
Roswell
A. D. Jones
H. A. Talley
Miami
Texas
R. L. Cocanougher
Herefoml
J. B. Stribbling
Rotan
Austin Reeves
Hope
R. L. Campbell
Wildorado
L. J. Angell and Son
Carlsbad
Glenn Williams
Artesia
John T. Easley
Lovington
A. I. French
Elida
G. E
E. J. Sanders
Canyon
Hereford
John Campbell
Bill Johnson
Geo. B. Birchell
Richard Birchell
Jack Rogers
Quinten Rogers
Ted Ochesky
Russell Young
Herbert Schmi
Coyote
Roswell-Hobbs
Dhe Bremond Field
Paul H. Deaton
Varennes Occupied as French Hold Varoius Front Lines
Twenty five years ago today October 4 1914 French occupy Varennes Germans push back at Arras Russians repulsed in East Prussia AP report notes shifting fronts across Europe with early WWI combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Varennes
Arras
East Prussia
Feminine Hunters Net Antelope at Diamond A Ranch
Roswell’s Mrs. Bill Bailey and Sybil Smith, noted feminine hunting enthusiasts, each claimed an antelope at the Diamond A Ranch special grounds. The four day antelope season opened last Sunday and ends today with no reports yet from bow and arrow hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bailey
Sybil Smith
Roswell
Diamond
Yankees Rally For Ninth Inning Victory Over Reds
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 2 6 in a tense game, with Keller tripling in the ninth and Dickey driving in the decisive run after DiMaggio’s intentional pass. Derringer pitched for the Reds, Ruffing for the Yankees, with key plays from Crosetti and Rolfe as both sides traded leads.
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Reds
Crosetti
Werber
Keller
Frey
Goodman
Dickey
McCormick
Rolfe
Lombardi
Ruffing
Derringer
DiMaggio
Yankee Stadium
New York
Cincinnati
N. L
Abrhoa
Roswell Parade and Fair Features Highlight 1940 Events
A large eastern slope crowd lined streets as H. A. Poorbaugh praised a top parole. The parade showcased 80 costume entries with pioneer ladies and cowboys. NM Military Institute cadets led by governor’s party followed by bands from Artesia to Roswell and a 40-man sheriff posse. Floats from Roswell clubs and businesses, rodeo queen Lucille Hanagan, and a wide array of vehicles and parade acts concluded with the pick of 1940 models and exhibits at the fair livestock show and New Mexico Crop Improvement Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Poorbaugh
Fair Board
New Mexico Military Institute
Artesia
Carlsbad
Lovington
Eunice
Roswell
New Mexico
New Mexico Crop Improvement Association
Rotary
Ad Club
Safeway
Dinosaur
Kessell
Oklahoma
Bucking
Boy Scouts Serve During The Far Fair
About 75 Boy Scouts aided the community this week by serving in various roles at the fair. They received instructions yesterday afternoon from Police Chief Henry Eller. The scouts render helpful service at the fair each year.
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Henry Eller
For Sale Notices From Local Listings
Too Late To Classify For Sale SINCLAIR LEASE stock equipment choice location Doing 6500 gallons month Must sell immediately Bargain cash E C Saunders Carlsbad 10-416x For Sale 3 1/2 ACRES with artesian well Located on highway near Dexter Splendid place for business of any kind Price to sell 2500 1500 down cash easy terms on balance Would consider trade for clear property If interested write or see C Hodges Dexter 10-4t6x 1937 EIGHTY-FIVE H P deluxe Ford tudor Radio trunk and heater Terms Phone 1205M 10-4t3c
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Sinclair
E. C. Saunders, Carlsbad
Dexter
C. Hodges
H. P
Yanks Rally Edges Reds In Low Scoring Game
In Cincinnati, the Reds fall 2 1 to the New York Yankees as McCormick and Dahlgren drive in runs. Ruffing and Derringer exchange innings with strong defensive plays, including Gordon’s spectacular stop and several key outs. West Texas forecast shows partly cloudy skies and cooler temps tonight.
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Berger
Myers
Gordon
Derringer
Crosetti
Dahlgren
McCormick
Frey
Yanks Derringer
Werber
Yanks McCormick
Selkirk
Lombardi
Craft
Texas
Dentist Dr Kenneth Eiffert Opens New Office in Norton Building
Dr Kenneth P Eiffert announces the opening of his general dentistry practice at 203 1/2 West Third in the Norton Building. He is noted as brother of Dr Cecil M Eiffert, with the new office offering routine dental care to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth P. Eiffert
Cecil M. Eiffert
West Third
Norton Building
Awards Made In Flower Entries At Eastern NM State Fair
The flower show awards were announced with numerous prize names across different categories. Notable winners include T. J. Jackson, Mrs. I. B. McCormick Hagerman, Mrs. L. L. Lane, Mrs. Wilbur Coe, Mrs. Ralph Vandewart, and Mrs. E. M. Fisher among many others for roses, dahlias, chrysanthemums, zinnias, gladiolus, nasturtiums, and asters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Bouqquet
R. L. Malone, Sr
E. M. Fisher
R. L. Malone
T. J. Jackson
Ralph Vandewart
W. P. Turner
I. B. McCormick
Hagerman
L. B. Boellner
L. L. Lane
Wilbur Coe
Willis Ford
L. B
G. B. Dungan
Artesia
Peace hopes but optimism is lacking
Public mood shows yearning for peace as Reichstag timing looms and Hitler’s policies are clarified. While Britain's Chamberlain rejects a Hitler peace on his terms, public reaction across affected nations hints at cautious longing for an end to war.
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Associated Press
Fuehrer
Hitler
Europe Faces War Prospects Amid Peace Talks
A Rome dispatch notes Italians favor cautious hope over optimism as Britain and France push for continued war. The London Times urges terms restoring Poland’s independence and future European peace, while Hitler weighs Chamberlain’s address as insufficient. Typhus erupts in Poland, threatening eastern Europe with spread via lice carried by prisoners, a danger highlighted by AP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Associated Press
Rome
London Times
Poland
Chamberlain
France
Hitler
Berlin
Unien
Herr Hitler
Moscow
Scout executives hold conference in Eastern New Mexico
P V Thorson area Boy Scout executive reports a fine conference with M G King and Kenneth Eisler field executive. Plans were discussed for the fall and winter Scout program throughout the Eastern New Mexico Area Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. V. Thorson
M. G. King
Kenneth Eisler
Eastern New Mexico
Bow-Legged Contest Held at Fourth and Mail
Cowboys gather at Fourth and Mail for a Bow-Legged contest at 10 am. Contestants wear cowboy boots and are measured by two judges. The largest bow wins a $10 prize. News photographers from The American Magazine will cover the event with two newspapers. Happy Wintz to announce contestants and winner.
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Leas
Happy Wintz
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Rofe
Big Ren
Charney Keller Outfielder
Woman’s Club
Boy Scouts
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W. M
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T. E. Boggs
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