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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1940
Page
8
Bob Wilks salesman for Pecos Valley Motor Co. was reported in a much better condition by Less Bass proprietor of the firm. Wilks had been seriously ill and his improvement was welcomed by his friends.
F F Collins seeks a divorce from Lillie Irene Collins on grounds of abandonment. Notice warns appearance by November 23, 1940. attorney D A Calderon of Roswell represents the plaintiff. Seal dated October 7, 1940.
Unfurnished six room house for rent at 203 E Bland listed by D Clyde Quigley located at 202 E Albuquerque St. Contact 10-713x Hana for details.
Homer DeWitt Beverage, 39, died early this morning at his home in the Berrendo district near Roswell after illness since May. Born February 20, 1901 in Clinton, Arkansas, he lived in Wyoming before moving to Portal, Arizona and then Roswell. Survived by wife, son Raymond, his parents A A Beverage and Ollie D Beverage, brothers and sisters across Arkansas and California. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of relatives. Talmage Mortuary in charge.
Chicago grain quotes show December and May futures for wheat and corn with corresponding July positions. Prices listed include wheat Dec 82 3/8 to 81 5/8. corn Dec 58 1/4 to 59 1/2. and oats showing Dec 32 1/2 to 32 1/4 through July 30 7/8.
John Madison Littell a Roswell resident for twelve years died at his home 507 West Seventh Street yesterday afternoon at five o clock after months of illness. Born January 17 1868 in Scottsburg Indiana he married in Enid Oklahoma February 28 1906 and moved to Roswell from Oklahoma in 1928 where he worked as a carpenter. He is survived by his wife two sons Max and Paul Littell of Roswell one brother Jasper Littell Kansas City Missouri and one sister Mrs P Connady Boise Idaho. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the Talmage Memorial Chapel with Rev Roland T Schaefer and Rev LeRoy Thompson officiating. Interment at South Park. casket bearers listed.
Chinese press led with Ta Kung Pao banner headlines about Frank Knox declaring the United States would be ready if the Rome Berlin Tokyo bloc fights. The paper urged offense before Japan consolidates Indo China, warning of Japan’s collapse if US naval holds Singapore and Australia and embargo actions plus a general Chinese offensive.
Funeral services for George Ford Davis who died Friday after an extended illness were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from Talmage Memorial Chapel. He resided in Roswell for 30 years and was mourned by a wide circle of friends. Rev. G. T. Reaves and Rev. Roland T. Schaefer led the rites with First Christian and Trinity Methodist Church choirs providing music. Active bearers were Luther Kersey Claude Mathews Ed Roberts Robert Ream Donald Kester and Lozier Lane. Honorary bearers included T. P. Thompson O. M. Wallace Julius Skinner Lynn Croissant Clifford Ferrin Arch Dawson Charles Green Gregg Davis Steve Hannifen and Orville Hensley. Interment followed at South Park Cemetery.
Recap of a game between Cincinnati and Detroit with players McCormick Myers Tebbetts York and Gorsica. Details include earned runs 4 for Cincinnati, Detroit left on bases six, Cincinnati eleven, walks issued by Walters Campbell Greenberg Gor sica Ripple Joost Wilson and Hutchinson, and strikeouts by Gorsica Hutchinson and McCormick.
The report notes a baseball pitching summary with Rowe as loser and Umpires Ormsby Ballanfant Basil Klein, a 2 01 time, attendance 30481. It also covers civil docket settings for Judge James McGhee with dates Oct 10 25 26 28 29 and court staff plans to Carlsbad Lovington, plus a political platform remark by Crile and Mitchell urging unity in a world crisis.
At Farmington a San Juan county audience heard Mitchell accuse the national administration of playing politics with peace and claim New Deal policies curb liberty. He praised an adequate defense program and said Wendell L. Willkie can lead the job, arguing the New Deal failed to meet major objectives.
Entries for the City Beautiful contest named L. B. Boellner with a bouquet of dahlias and Mrs. Ralph Vandewart of 510 S. Pennsylvania with a rose garden as shown in the readable notice.
Senator Charles McNary said the agricultural act requires strengthening to reach parity prices for domestic crops. In a hometown address he noted the McNary-Haugen farm bill’s principle of farmer relief from tariff and world price pressures, despite the bill’s failure to pass.
New York stocks closed mixed as investors weighed gains in some industrials against losses in others. Notable entries include AmAils, AmCan, AmMet, Chrysler, GenElec, and Goodyear among many others, with prices ranging broadly and several issues showing small but steady advances.
New York curb market closes with movements across several stocks. Notable quotes include Alum Co at 160 1/2, Alum Goods 17 1/4, Am Book 39 1/4, Am Meter 30 1/2, Ark Nat Gas 2 1/2, Carrier Corp 8 1/8, Humble Oil 57, Ins Co N Am 63 1/4, NY Wat Sve Pf 28, Pender Gr B 17, and marginal changes across others.
U S bonds closed with varied prices led by Treasury issues at 3 1/4s 45-43 108.16 and 2 1/2s 53-49 106.21 while 2 3/4s traded near 108.5. Cotton futures on Oct 7 ranged from 1 point lower to 3 higher with Oct at 9.63 and May near 9.50. Middling spot at 9.92 down 3.00.
Chicago market report lists butter receipts 725,639 with steady prices across creamery grades, eggs firm with multiple grade levels and storage packed extras, poultry live figures showing various fowl weights and breeds with steady to firm prices, including hens over 5 lbs and Leghorn lines, plus turkeys and ducks with noted price ranges.
Boston reports wool prices eased modestly from a week ago while inquiry remained strong. Combing three-eighths blood territory wool sold at 85-88 cents per pound in scour, and combing one-quarter blood at 77-80 cents. Graded bright fleece wools in grease moved at 43-44 cents.
Galveston on October 7 reported spot cotton steady with 2 down, mid dling at 9.41 cents. Sales reached 4,095 bales in the market while traders noted limited movement and steadiness in price.
Profit taking and hedge selling trimmed early gains in the final hour of wool top futures trading. October futures rose on trade and mill price fixing orders with light offerings and short covering. Prices quoted: Oct 116.4, Dec 106.3, Mech 98.1, Spot tops 120.0.
In New York on October 7 stock leaders fell in late trading after an early rally failed to gain momentum. Total turnover was 282 100 shares, the smallest for a full session in about two weeks. Decliners included Bethlehem Steel Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Westinghouse Chrysler and U S Rubber. Advancers were Jonas Manville Sperry Eastman Kodak Loft J C Penney and American Telephone. Bonds were narrow and commodities uneven.
Oct 7 report from Kansas City lists hogs at slow to 10 lower than Friday with tops around 6.25 and price bands for various weights. cattle and calves show steady to higher trends with stockers and feeders firm. best native fed steers 10.75-12.00 and yearlings 10.50 tops. sheep and lamb sales sparse but lambs strong and natives above 9.00.
New Orleans spot cotton closed steady with no change. Sales reported at 3,926 bales. Middling quality receipts 4,475 and total stocks 653. Contact classified desk at No. 11.
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