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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1941

Page

4

Convention Speaker Promotes United States of Europe Plans

Flood control talks advance in New Mexico with SCS and Army engineers proposing additional storage reservoirs for Gila Pecos basins. Gov Miles hosts conference with Interior official John J. Dempsey to secure federal aid for long term flood programs. Texas dam negotiations seen as key for Pecos storage projects and irrigation use.

New Mexico Soil Conservation Service Gila Army Engineers Los Angeles Pecos River SCS Miles John J. Dempsey Interior Dempsey Pecos Pecos Valley Texas Red Rock

Roswell eyed for flood control push and army base growth

After floods ease Roswell plans continue with flood prevention, Army twin bomber training base development, and flood related cleanup. Governor Dempsey visit and federal attention spur efforts. Texas cooperation hoped as Pecos region suffers crop damage while local conventions bring business and legal focus.

Roswell Army Air Base Pecos Valley Hondo Pecos John J. Dempsey Army Texas

Roswell school nurse Eva Bourne suit over dismissal

Miss Eva Bourne sues the Roswell City School Board claiming improper non renewal of her contract as city school nurse after a May 1941 hearing with the Chaves County Medical Society and doctors. The board contends Bourne was not re employed and that she had requested a leave of absence and offered to help find another nurse.

Roswell Miss Bourne Grace J. Corrigan Stat State Board of Education New Mexico Bourne Chaves County Medical Society Clarence E. Hinkle Eva Bourne New Haven Conn Medical Society Shinkle Eva M. Bourne Board of Education of the City of Frazier and Quantius

Girl Lost in Cold Rain Found Near Picnic Site

A five year old girl, missing since before dusk, was found by CCC boys led by foreman William Matson two miles from the picnic scene. She wore tattered green overalls and red sneakers, had endured cold rain and hunger, and said she wanted to see her mummy and dad.

Charles Smith James Welch Joseph Hollingworth Lowell Mass Pamela Matson Pammy Hollingworth Pam Lions’ Club England Lowell Sun CCC William Matson Brooks Mummy

Great Bridge Collapse Traps Locomotive Over Soo Canal

A loaded Duluth South Shore and Atlantic train plunged from a collapsing bridge into the river during a crossing near Fort Brady. Engineer Hazen Willis and conductor Dave Monroe drowned, while fireman Carl Zelmer and brakeman Francis Peller survived. Officials ruled out sabotage as guards fortified the span above the Soo Locks and crews began raising the sunken locomotive and cars.

Canada Albert Penman Ague Duluth Minnesota Fort Brady Great Soo Locks

Army Bomber Crash Kills Four In Arizona Peak Collision

After veering off its course near Agassiz Peak the Army bomber struck timber at 10 500 feet. The crash reportedly caused a cabin fire. Bodies were found up to 200 feet from the wreckage. The flight originated from McClelland Field Sacramento and was bound for Albuquerque. Co-pilot Crimond Crimond Pendleton and others from Wilbur and Spokane listed among the dead.

Wash L. T. Morfeld Springerville Ariz Crim Boyd Sherman Tex Christiana Barrett King A. B. Morfeld CAA Needles Calif Arizona Tucson Albuquerque Coconino National Forest Fronske A. T King, Laramie Wyo Agassiz Peak McClelland Field Sacramento James Cochran R. H. Conway Wilbur W. Va Crimond Pendleton, Ore Corp. L. E

Dr Caldwell's Laxative with Syrup Pepsin

Constipation causes stomach upset bloating and gas. The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to ease bowel movements and soothe the stomach. It touts doctor approval, child friendly taste, and urges purchase at local druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Forest of factory chimneys in Kronstadt area report

The report notes a forest of factory chimneys near Leningrad with no evidence of bomb caused fires. Between Kronstadt and the Finnish coast lie two fortified islands, the larger Totlehen five miles away, capable of opening a heavy barrage at any shore activity. A Finnish officer recounts the scene.

Kronstadt Totlehen

Roswell Star Route Mail Pickup Time Moved Up

Roswell post office closes mail for the Clovis star route earlier at 8 30 a m instead of morning hours because the bus route via Tatum requires an earlier departure to connect with trains in Clovis.

Clovis Roswell Tatum

Cub Pack 2 Will Hold Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of Cub Pack No. 2 is scheduled for 7 o clock tonight at Carvel School. The gathering aims to organize activities and outline upcoming events for the youth group.

B. H. Wooten Federal Home Loan Bank of Little Rock, Ark League of Building and Loan Associations Wooten CUB Pack Carvel School

Peddling Laws Are Held Valid

The New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously upheld city ordinances that make it a misdemeanor to peddle merchandise from house to house. Justice Bickley wrote the opinion reversing a McKinley County district court judgment in a suit by Western Art Studio against Gallup. The court said the ordinances are not unconstitutional under due process or state constitution, but left such matters to local wisdom within legal limits.

Santa FE N. M State Supreme Court Justice Bickley McKinley County District Court Western Art Studio Gallup Roy L. Green Hobbs High Court

Marriage Licenses Registered in Carlsbad Roswell and San Patricio

Joe Spencer and Claudia Grant both of Carlsbad. Bartolo Lujan and Beatrice Aragon both of Roswell. Max Corona and Brisella Gonzales both of San Patricio. Phone your classified to No. 11.

Joe Spencer Claudia Grant Carlsbad Bartolo Lujan Beatrice Aragon Roswell Max Corona Brisella Gonzales San Patricio

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