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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1939

Page

4

Market slips as leaders falter amid mixed earnings

New York stocks closed lower with light selling and small volume despite favorable third quarter earnings and dividends. Transfers totaled 1,507,200 shares as declines persisted among major names like U S Steel and Chrysler while rails held firm. European markets were steady and commodities mixed with cotton and grains showing modest moves.

New York Wall Street Chrysler Corp U. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler Douglas Aircraft United Aircraft Westinghouse Electric Phelps Dodge du Pont Johns Manville U. S. Rubber Caterpillar American Can Senate Chicago

Minnie Moffett Urges Democracy to Safeguard Women

Dr Minnie Moffett of Dallas Texas National Federation leader warns that American women's economic social and political future rests on preserving democracy She cites Lucy Stone Blackwell Susan B Anthony and Mary Lyon as pioneers and outlines BPW goals for two years in a democracy driven program emphasizing free press free speech majority rule with minority rights.

Minnie L. Moffett Dallas Texas National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Kansas City Maffett Lucy Stone Blackwell Susan B. Anthony Mary Lyon Business Women United Southern Methodist Univeristy Baylor Medical College American College of Surgeons

Roswell civic groups hold meetings and talks

The Junior Womans Club donated five dollars to Roswell Girl Scout work. Alpha Chapter Delta Kappa Psi changes venue for a meeting. Myrtle Hooper Dahl will speak at 7 30 p m in the Junior high library en route to Carlsbad Caverns. Frances Falby visits El Paso. Federated Missionary Society meets Tuesday at Trinity Parish Hall. Young People of First Presbyterian plan a rummage sale at Cruse Wagon Yard and 105 North Main. St Andrews Junior Guild also hosts a rummage sale at Cruse Wagon Yard.

Junior Womans Club Shirley Gray Roswell Library of Junior High School Myrtle Hooper Dahl Minneapolis National Educatorial Association Federated Missionary Society Trinity Parish Hall First Presbyterian Church Cruse South Main Street St. Andrews South Main

Rummage sale hosted by Missouri Avenue P T A tomorrow

Missouri Avenue P T A will hold a rummage sale tomorrow at the former Bowman location at 209 North Main Street. 1-C. STATE NEWS CARLSBAD, N M Oct 27 The 50th anniversary of the Fectos Valley Deanery of Episcopal Churches was observed here yesterday. Speakers included Bishop F B Howden Sr of Albuquerque and E Cecil Seaman of Amarillo. TULAROSA, N M Oct 27 Gining about 600 bales of cotton was expected from this area this fall harvesting proceeded nicely farmers hauled to Mesilla Valley for ginning.

Mark Howell Missouri Avenue P. T. A Bowman North Main Street Carlsbad N. M Fectos Valley F. B. Howden, Sr Albuquerque New Mexico E. Cecil Seaman Amarillo North Texas Tularosa Mesilla Valley

Delegates Attend Annual Convention Dinner Dance

More than 100 delegates attended the annual convention dinner dance last night, marking a lively gathering with emphasis on hard work and upcoming committee efforts. The event showcased leadership plans and honorees for the coming year.

Governor Miles Sees UNM as Training Ground for Latin America Careers

Governor Miles told a UNM student assembly that the university will become a training ground for those pursuing careers in Latin American countries. He noted New Mexico as bilingual offers unlimited future opportunities and stressed the state and university can shape better Americas trade and human relations as US Latin American trade grows. He is slated to speak at tonight’s football game halftime.

Albuquerque N. M Miles University of New Mexico New Mexico United States Latin America Americas

State police start drive for NM drivers licenses

Santa Fe New Mexico chief Tom Summers announced a statewide police campaign to ensure every motor vehicle operator in New Mexico holds a valid driver's license. No excuses will be accepted for lacking a license as of today.

Santa FE N. M New Mexico Tom Summers

Chicago dairy and poultry prices hold steady on October 27

Chicago reports butter at 780,016 and steady prices with eggs at 2,499 and firm values across grades. Poultry trades show live market at 38 trucks, hens steady as 4 1/2 lb birds rise 14 1/2, Leghorn hens at 10, other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Futures mixed as market steadies after early dip

News from New York offshore futures open with gains and losses, then firming as selling slows. Traders reported light selling and decent support from local markets. Prices shown for Dec and Mar contracts around 111.1, 105.0, and 103.0 with spot tops near 117.0 for standard grades.

Los Cruces Farm Bureau To Open County Fair This Weekend

Women of the farm bureau organization and the New Mexico State College extension group will open their county fair with seven candidates for fair king from Las Cruces 20 30 Club. The event will crown a festival ruler sharing the throne with district representatives.

Las Cruces N. M Farm Bureau Organization New Mexico State College Extension Group

Cotton prices hold steady in Galveston market

Galveston October 27 epot cotton remains steady with middling at 9.12 and sales totaling 552 units. Local market observers note unchanged demand as buyers and sellers await broader trade signals amid modest activity.

Galveston

Kate Smith to be made colonel on governor staff

Plans surfaced to appoint Kate Smith, radio singing star, as a colonel on Governor John Miles staff. She will visit Baton on November 30 en route to Los Angeles, with a prior stop planned at Trinidad, Colorado for her regular network broadcast.

Baton N. M Kate Smith John Miles Los Angeles Trinidad Colo

New York Cotton Futures End Higher on Oct 27

Cotton futures closed fractionally higher with December at 9.11 and January 9.03. March at 8.92 and May 8.81, with nearby fly at 8.64 and October at 8.40, while Middling spot quotes rose to 9.39, up 3. N-Nominal.

New York

New Orleans Spot Cotton Prices Steady on Oct 27

New Orleans market reports spot cotton closing steady with sales totaling 7,179 bales. Middling price noted at 9.20 cents per pound. Local trading activity indicates stable demand as merchants posted balanced bids and offers in a quiet trading day.

New Orleans

Hatch Opposes Downey Amendment on Arms Embargo Vote

Senator Hatch of New Mexico voted against the Downey amendment as the Senate rejected the proposal that would have effectively killed the arms embargo provision of the neutrality bill Chaidez of New Mexico backed the amendment.

Washington Hatch D-Nm Senate New Mexico Chavez

Custody Sought Over Kidnapped Lenore Ruggles in Topeka

In Topeka Kansas on Oct 27 Mrs Della Eddy sister of Lenore Ruggles grandmother Blossom Westerfield filed in juvenile court for custody of the 3 year old. Lenore was placed in Stanley New Mexico with a paternal aunt and uncle after a New Mexico court ruled custody. Westerfield is in Topeka awaiting extradi tion proceedings as Albuquerque police sought her.

Topeka Kas Lenore Ruggles New Mexico Della Eddy Maple Hill Blossom M. Westerfield Stanley N. M

New Mexico Leads Regional Job Gains and Health Convention

The Bureau of Employment reports private job placements nationwide rose in September with New Mexico cited for mountain area gains as 287,600 positions were filled. Federal aid requests fell to the lowest since 1937, while unemployment claims dropped 24 percent. In Santa Fe, health education opened the New Mexico Public Health Association meeting led by Dr. Covington, Dr. Martin, and Miss Lambkin, with sectional meetings and a business session planned and the convention to adjourn tomorrow noon after elections.

Washington New Mexico Bureau of Employment of the Social Security Board Security Board Santa FE N. M New

Oil wells flow and drill in Eddy County field

Eddy County's oil activity shows twelve wells flowing or swabbing and ongoing drilling. Addison Oil Co. Wilkinson No. 1 produced 165 bpd at 3 180 feet. Republic Production Robinson No. 3 B 10 bpd at 3 302 feet. Other wells nearing completion include Allen Fair & Pope State No. 2 B testing. Continental State M-2 No. 1 flowing 150 bpd at 2 672 feet. Danciger Turner No. 5 flowing 200 bpd at 3 518 feet. multiple shots with nitro and nitro tests underway for several others. Drilling and testing progress continue across several sections with various output and testing statuses.

Artesia N. M Eddy County Addison Oil Co Wilkinson Allen, Fair & Pope State No Aston & Fair Hudson No. 2 Barney Cockburn Miller Carper & Talmadge Continental State Danciger Danciger-Turner Flynn Welch & Yates Gissler B. N. Moran Abbie Iles Underwood & Sanders Guy Watson & Smith Brookover Woolley

Market closes mixed as stocks and bonds drift

New York stocks finish mixed with several large issues in narrow ranges led by Alum Co Am and Carrier Corp, while Chicago and Boston reports note subdued domestic wool purchases and South African imports. Bond prices rise modestly with Treasury and Home Owners Loan issues showing firmer bids.

Win York Curb Alum Co Am Carrier Corp el Bond & Sh Fairchild Av Ford Met Ltd Humble Oil Lockheed Aire Seiberling Texan Oil & L Boston USDA South Africa UC. S. Bonds New York Oct Treasury

Market Report: Hog Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady to Higher

Kansas City dispatch shows hogs salable 1200 with top at 6.60 and cattle with 700 total, calves to 200, heavy buying in fat cows and canners, feeders steady. Sheep and lambs read mixed with fat lambs steady to firm, yearlings up about 10, and ewes priced around 3.25 to 4.25 with assorted good to choice offerings.

Kansas City USDA Texas Colorado

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