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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
8
Roswell mayor proclaims Friday October 7 1939 as Navy Day urging citizens to study the Navy s glory deeds and future needs. It recalls the 1775 birth of the U S Navy and asks cooperation with press and patriotic groups in Roswell New Mexico.
A fragmentary note from Hawxshaw and Bill Vandewart cites gossip about Roswell residents. It mentions a man who visited a dispensary after watching the world series and references rumors about Willie Taylor receiving a letter from a loan official about items like underwear and razors.
Local scene centers on Bill Merritt and Dave Wolf puzzled by water in the floral window piece. Neighbors wonder if Houdini is nearby as speculation swirls about a prank or trick.
The cheerleaders at the football game last night delivered lively routines that added excitement and energy to the event, drawing cheers from spectators and boosting the atmosphere.
Gabe Martin warns Kessel to watch his step at the upcoming Ad Club meeting. Martin surrounds himself with six athletic guards for protection, with Carl Bird's inclusion still unconfirmed.
Asa Guffey said he and Billy Middlebrook shot a snake near the Girl Scout Camp. He described the reptile as fifty feet long and weighing 380 pounds, a claim awaiting verification.
Samuel Lavator Proffitt aged sixty died at his Roswell home after five years of ill health. Born September 12 1879 in Crosby Texas he farmed for years and belonged to the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife two daughters Mrs Howard Wilborn and Mrs Raymond Baldwin two sons Creed and Doyle Proffitt two sisters Mrs Joe Butler and Mrs Connie Dennis and two brothers Clay and Creed all of Crosby. The body will be taken to Hico Texas for services and interment with Talmage Mortuary in charge.
The account describes a violent storm that battered the President Harding as a wave and scalding water swept the deck. Passengers faced a wrecked smoking room, scattered furniture, and the ship listing about 30 degrees. Captain Batson praised Capt Roberts, while Prof Karpinski criticized officer handling and foreign passenger presence.
Public stenographer Joan Savage advertises room 15 Ramona Building 221 1/2 North Main Street with phone 851W and service listing dated October 17.
Mr and Mrs O E Little have returned from a business and pleasure trip to points in Tennessee and Oklahoma In Police Court Lee Chambers fined 100 for drunkenness Ed McCough pleaded not guilty to drunkenness charge and trial set for 4 pm today.
Boston wool market activity was slow in the past week with limited demand for small lots for immediate use. Graded combing bright fleece wools quoted 43 to 44 cents per greas e for fine Delaine and half bloods and 48 to 50 cents for three eighths and quarter bloods.
New York and Chicago marke text notes show Treasury bond quotes with various series and yields, plus Federal Farm Mortgage data. Grain closes in Chicago list WHGAL wholes, corn, oats, and milling prices, while New York curb market items include several industrials and energy stocks with prices.
Chicago onions: butter receipts total 593 341, firmer creamery 90 score with prices 26 3/4 89 25 1/2 88 25 90. Centralized car lots rots at 27. Eggs receipts 2 793 unsettled with refrigerator extras 17 3/4 standards 17 1/2 firsts 16 3/4.
New York Oct 21 wool top futures closed unchanged to two points lower as scattered selling by Boston interests and locals was offset by trade and commission house buying. December 112.0, March 106.4, May 104.5. Spot standard tops 118.0, unchanged. B bid.
Five police cars and ten officers rushed to a fur shop after a burglar alarm. As officers gathered, a man stepped forward and said he turned in the alarm to test how long police would take to arrive, calming the scene and revealing no burglary.
Notre Dame built a late drive from its own 39 to Navy’s 10 ending the game with a 14 to 7 triumph. Piepul gained two key runs for 33 and 18 yards, Stevenson fumbled as Navy recovered, and Whitehead forced a punt from Notre Dame’s 27. Leonard connected on three passes to push Navy past midfield.
Too Late To Classify notes furnished units newly decorated and all bills paid. Apply at 510 South Virginia or call 10-2112x. A separate listing advertises Sweet Cider for Halloween with contact Red 11R3 at 10-2116c. Another rental offers a 4 room unit with private bath and laundry, water furnished, at $16.50. See Kuykendall at Spring River Camp. 10-2113c.
The county treasurer will not issue receipts for taxes until they are due on Wednesday November 1 1939. Some taxpayers may pay early to avoid town departures or being from out of state but receipts will be given only on the due date. Otherwise money should be held until the first or after.
Taxpayers face confusion over a moratorium extension through December 1. The policy waives interest on taxes owed for the second half of 1939, charging only the 2 percent and the certificate fee. Few old taxes remain as most property is sold the first Monday in December if current-year taxes are unpaid.
Dame Warren Cobean formerly master of the Masonic Lodge at Monterey Mexico now has an interest in the Cobeanery a stationers de luxe firm.
Pecos Texas resident Came E L Stilwell recounts a large regular army troop movement through the terrain near the historic river town. He notes a significant influx of new money accompanying the operation, spooking locals with the scale and noise of the maneuvers.
Came John Hall from Carrizozo with no relation to Buick Hall. A thriving young lawyer, he represents a company dealing largely in lands, pursuing strong interests in property.
Came Buster Johnson of Tu cumceari looks over old haunts after a twenty year absence. He was a carpenter here during the roaring nineties and now lives comfortably on an income policy he wisely bought years ago.
Carl Bergdoll of Milwaukee Wisconsin travels toward Carlsbad Caverns. He is not related to the draft dodger Bergdoll and his American Legion button settles any dispute on the claim.
Dame Gus Everett of the Fra zier country extends and consolidates his ranch interests this side of the High Lonesome, building on the foundation of the old Gilliland ranch.
Came Stuart Malcolm of the Denver Post checks the silver mystery at Fort Sumner. No results in the courthouse. He leaves for home with unclear notes and a sense of unresolved questions.
Texas poet Cameran Hillary Harrison author of Frontier Fighters calls for library inclusion in New Mexico as travel costs rise. She is in the process of visaing a passport for a return home to Austin, Texas.
Dame Edward Killian of Amarillo, son of the smith known as Dad Killian from early Tascosa days, insulted a county officer’s juvenile pulchritude. He then traveled to Carlsbad to meet some of the old timers.
Mr and Mrs John Tweedy returned from a trip east visiting Mrs Tweedy's sister Mrs John Mayhew in Baltimore. The couple also toured the New York fair during their travels.
The undefeated New Mexico Lobos travel to Lubbock for a big 8:30 p.m. showdown with Texas Tech before an expected crowd of about 12,000. The Lobos arrive off wins over New Mexico Teachers, Wyoming, Denver University and the Texas Miners, who hold a decision over Tech.
The varsity faces a tight game under lights against the Panhandle Aggies, with corps support rumored to have boosted recent wins. Coaches Orell and Jenkins travel to Carrizozo, while Captain Rodebusch aims to spark a premier track season. Roswell locals debate limited social outings.
In Albuquerque 70 reserve officers from across the state gather for ground problem mapping against a mythical enemy. They study defense plans at the conservancy beach in northwest Albuquerque and will reconnoiter Tijeras Canyon to verify solutions tomorrow. Major R. G. Ayers leads, with Col. J. D. Atwood, Lt. Col. Fred Feasel, and Lt. Col. Harry Welsch assisting.
The air ministry said three of twelve German aircraft attacking a North Sea convoy were shot down and another forced to land at sea. No British casualties or convoy damage reported. Unidentified aircraft sightings off England's east coast triggered air raid warnings in Hull and Grimsby.
Santa Fe Oct 21 Contractors vow possible court action against Labor Commissioner Vincent Jaeger over a proposed higher wage scale for skilled highway workers. Ernest W Everly president of the State Contractors Association says the measure may force higher local wages, and a Nov 18 delay on its effective date has been set while the group evaluates legal options.
Jerry Patterson, a Black resident, faced a malicious trespass charge for throwing stones at a neighbor’s window. He protested he was incapable of the alleged 40 foot throw. Judge John L. McNells asked his age, but the case was dismissed as the charge was dropped.
In Boulder Colorado the University of Colorado band chose not to appoint female drum majors citing adverse weather as too hard on the fair sex. Grace Chapman retorts that cold weather once left her and Harriett Miller with batons causing skin to peel from their fingers during a Colorado Springs performance.
At Albuquerque Municipal Airport H C Hastings of Philadelphia and C P Byers of Pittsburgh escaped injury after their plane overturned shortly after landing. The two were en route to California from the East when the accident occurred on October 21.
The Bankheads William and John Bankhead, Alabama, the only brothers serving in Congress, warned they may disrupt Roosevelt’s plan to limit a special session to neutrality bills. They expect to pass an emergency appropriation of at least 50 million dollars for rural relief in 29 states, arguing the winter threat of starvation.
Former president Herbert Hoover appeals on a national radio audience for a clear American stance against wars targeting civilians. He renewed the call to prohibit the sale of American-made weapons adapted for use against civilian populations.
The remark argues against selling bombing planes EC MCS poison gas or submarines to other nations despite broader embargo discussions. It highlights concerns about arms proliferation and national security implications. The statement emphasizes restraint in military exports and calls for careful policy consideration.
In Detroit on October 21 the Caryzler Corporation CIO impasse continued as 57500 factory workers remained idle. The CIO United Automobile Workers rejected a proposal governing production speeds, leaving the speed up slow down dispute unresolved while Chrysler accused the union of failing to act in good faith.
Madera California October 21 state troops could be flown in to the cotton strike area if local police and highway patrolmen cannot control unrest after 18 arrests. Adjutant General Patrick J H Farrell in Sacramento said National Guardsmen could be mobilized on short notice.
New Mexico is forecast fair tonight and Sunday with little change in temperature. Colorado also expects generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with little change in temperature.
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