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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
4
The notice appears to be an old postal and copyright declaration from Roswell New Mexico dated Wednesday September 17 1941. It references advancement by carrier week month year entries and a 1903 act. It notes Associated Press rights for news dispatches and local publication reservation.
New Mexico reports 2315 accidents through July, up from 580 in 1940, with 130 deaths and 824 injuries this year vs 100 deaths and 443 injuries last year. July alone logged 23 deaths and 156 injuries, slightly higher than last year. Authors credit improved reporting and safety measures for the higher totals, suggesting the record would be worse without safeguards.
Reportedly Hitler hoped to blitz Russia but progress is slow and German casualties are heavy. The narrative notes Axis timetable rumors, with the German advance faltering and resistance stiffening, suggesting a tougher campaign than anticipated.
The author argues Russia will influence the war's outcome and that German morale will suffer as truth about losses spreads. A lasting peace is urged to bind all nations, prevent renewed aggression, and avoid a cycle of repeat wars and civilizational destruction through comprehensive disarmament and just treaties.
The piece portrays Alvin C. York as a patriotic soldier who shifted from conscientious objection to militant Christianity. It argues liberty and freedom for conscience, religion, and personal rights depend on fighting for them, noting York’s rise to sergeant and his belief that war may be needed to preserve American ideals.
Mrs. Bert Aston reports honey combed walls filled with bats in the Hagerman house Roswell, recently purchased from Oklahoma. First floor free of bats as remodeling begins to convert the home into a ranch style. For sale honey melons from Andersons Gardens.
The 1941 National Girl Scout Convention will be at Hotel Baker Dallas October 20 to 24 with opening at Southern Methodist University on Monday October 20. Mrs. Walter Harrison announced the theme Girl Scouts Prepared to Serve as discussions emphasize scouting’s role in national defense with welcome by Mrs. Harvey S. Mudd and remarks by Mrs. Ralph G. Wright.
The Chavez Theatre in the 100 block on North Main is nearing completion with remodels under way. Ted Jones, the manager, said the opening will likely occur in the first week of October and the theater should be in good shape for the Fair. The work includes elevated floors, lengthening of the building, a water cooling system, a remodeled front, and a full overhaul. Seating capacity is projected at about 560.
A men's group of the First Methodist Church plans formation with regular meetings after a dinner fellowship last night. The article notes the decision to organize and establish routine gatherings for church members.
Golden Gloves Fifth results list semi finalists Dennny Blair of Albuquerque and Roy Chmielewski of Albuquerque airbase. Blair scored a third round technical knockout over Alphonso Franco. Chmielewski defeated Johnny Garrett in two rounds. Other winners include OLeary, Franklin, Gonzales, Stein, Rascon, Lebrand and Jarvis in various weight classes.
A church discussion focused on forming a fellowship group to aid the needy and perform good works. A committee of Thomas G. Summers, Warren Co bean and H. D. Burdette was named to draft a constitution and bylaws, set meeting dates, and propose officers for a October second Tuesday meeting.
The Tokay CCC baseball team has played all summer to a perfect record, but the Socorro chamber of commerce urged the highway department to repair the San Antonio bridge on U S Highway 380 linking Socorro with nearby ranches, to boost cross river traffic.
Missouri faces a deep backfield with Paul Christman gone. Don Faurot lists four top backs including Reece and Chase, plus two promising sophomores Mill and Popovicz. Quarterbacks Ice and Wade compete, with Jenkins and Davis anchoring the line. Schedule highlights include Ohio State, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nebraska amid hopes to reclaim the Big Six title.
D Harper Simms of Albuquerque, a member of the Regional Soil Conservation Service Press and Radio Section, was named chairman of a regional committee on state radio service at a conference of agricultural defense boards spanning 11 western states in Salt Lake City on September 17.
Three tank cars were moved off the end of a railroad spur at Artesia. Damage was not believed to be extensive. Readable notes mention Home Grown Leaf Lettuce and Young Turnips from Andersons Gardens in the advertisement.
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