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Trove of JFK photos sold at auction in New York City Roswell Daily Record
NEW YORK (AP) — A trove of John F. Kennedy pictures by White House photographer Cecil Stoughton, including a rare image of Marilyn Monroe with the president and Robert Kennedy at a Democratic fundraiser, fetched $151,000 at auction Thursday. The Monroe photograph, contained in an envelope labeled “Sensitive Material — May 19, 1962” with 22 other gelatin silver prints of the event, sold for $9,150, above its presale estimate of $4,000 to $6,000. “It’s the only image of the three of them together,” said Matthew Haley, Bonhams’ expert for books,
OBITUARIES
Jeffrey W. Wilson
Jef frey W. Wilson, CEO/Founder of the Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. of Roswell, N.M., passed away on Dec. 5, 2010, at Roswell Regional Hospital. Cattle Baron Restaurants, Inc. was founded in Portales, N.M., in 1976. Today there are eight Cattle Baron Restaurants operating throughout New Mexico and Texas — including Roswell, N.M., the home of the company’s corporate headquarters. In addition, Jeff founded Farley’s Food, Fun, and Pub; and T ia Juana’s Mexican Grill and Cantina. Currently Farley’s serves the cities of Ruidoso, Roswell and Las Cruces; and, Tia Juana’s operates in Roswell and Hobbs. Jeff also developed Santino’s Italian Restaurant in Ruidoso. In 2004 Jeff purchased Tinnie Silver Dollar Restaurant in Tinnie, N.M., and in 2006 The Snazzy Pig BBQ in Roswell. In 2009 Jef f acquired the Pasta Café in Roswell. Jeff always said that the essential ingredients to his success was, “a great menu and great service in a great setting — all for an enor-
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manuscripts and historical photographs. “There are very few prints of this photo.” The collection was offered by Stoughton’s estate at Bonhams auction house. It included 12,000 photographs, and was estimated to bring $200,000. Stoughton was the first official White House photographer. He captured public as well as intimate Kennedy moments. About 60 percent of the images are of public events. The rest are of private moments: the children’s birthday parties, family Christmases, and vacations in Hyannis Port, Mass.
mous value.” More importantly, Jeff firmly believed that it was the people — “the team” — that really made the difference to Cattle Baron’s success. The corporation employs more than 800 people. Jeff also supported the local communities where the restaurants are located. In the Roswell area, Jeff championed The Assurance Home for Children, as well as the Roswell Refuge for Battered Adults, and the FFA and 4H in Roosevelt and Chaves counties. Jeff also owned the Wilson Ranch LLC in New Mexico and the Cattle Baron Ranch LLC which owns a ranch in Texas. These ranches supported a passion of his; running functional ranches with cattle and horses which benefited those who Jeff called “God’s children.” Jeff served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Jeff was the president of the New Mexico Restaurant Association in 1997. He was a board member from 1995 to 2009. He also served on the Federal Reserve Board Advisory Council Jeff had a positive impact on a great number of people in his life and contributed unselfishly to many communities. Many people will miss Jeff. Jef f’s father, Clayton Ford Wilson, and his son, Jason Jeffrey Wilson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his mother, Gen Campbell; sisters, Melanie Steele, Nora Modder man and Wanda Kenmir; his brother Clay Wilson; and his beloved Yorkshire, Tinkerbell. Pallbearers will be Billy
Marriage Licenses Dec. 7 Victor A. Vargas Urias, 26, and Alice Cabrales, 33, both of Roswell. H.L. Drury, 35, and Melissa Y. Fox, 35, both of Capitan. Marco Antonio Villa, 24, and Anabel Caraveo, 30, both of Dexter.
Accidents Dec. 2 5 p.m. — 500 W. Hobbs St. parking lot; driver — Re’Ana Garcia, 17, of Roswell. Dec. 4 9:49 a.m. — Pennsylvania Avenue and Fifth Street; drivers — Karla Cruz-Borrego, 22, and Jane Earl, 62, both of Roswell.
One of Stoughton’s most famous images shows Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in aboard Air Force One following Kennedy’s assassination Nov. 22, 1963. The photo shows Johnson with his hand raised taking the oath of office surrounded by his wife and Jacqueline Kennedy still wearing her blood-splattered dress. It sold for $13,420, above its presale estimate of $5,000 to $7,000. “It is one of the most iconic images of the 20th century,” said Haley. Johnson signed it: “To Cecil Stoughton, with high regards and appreciation, L yndon B. John-
Neece, Miles Johnson, Terry Cone, Kelly Owens, Dr. Kevin Blach and Serafin Meza Jr. Honorary pallbearers are The Cattle Baron Family Past and Present. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Roswell Assurance Home in Jeff Wilson’s name. Memorial services are scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at the Roswell Civic Center from 1 to 4 p.m. If friends wish to give their condolences they may do so at www.lagronefuneralchapels .com Arrangement are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Kevin W. Masters
Graveside services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, N.M., for Kevin W. Masters, 5 Briarwood Place No. 1712, Roswell, N.M. Mr. Masters, 31, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, at Easter n New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Honorary pallbearers will
4:30 p.m. — 1600 S. Union Ave. and Hobbs Street; drivers — Melissa Martinez, 25, of Roswell and Leandro Martinez, 42, of Dexter. 4:30 p.m. — 4501 N. Main St.; vehicle owned by John Dalton of Roswell. Dec. 5 3:45 p.m. — 1705 S. Main St.; vehicle owned by Erica Chevez of Roswell. Dec. 6 7:38 a.m. — West Alameda Street; drivers — Cecilia Sanchez, 45, and Basilio Casianeda, 70, both of Roswell. 2:09 p.m. — North Main and Second streets; drivers — Mindy Kovacs, 31, of Carlsbad and Kassandra Marrujo, 16, of Roswell.
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son.” In the immediate chaotic aftermath of the assassination, Stoughton learned that Johnson was being sworn in on the aircraft on a Dallas airfield and rushed over in a car, said Haley. As he was running across the tarmac, “the Secret Service thought it was another assassination attempt and almost fired at him,” he said. Haley said Stoughton’s camera jammed just as Johnson was about to be sworn in but he gave it a good shake and it starting working again. The Monroe picture with the two Kennedy brothers was saved
be John Carre, David Husselman, Chris Pearson, Kellen Casabonne, Cody Kinnibrugh, Ted Gonzales Jr. and Brandon Bolin. Visitation will be at Terpening & Son Mortuary beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Masters was born July 17, 1979, in Roswell; the son of Jim Masters and Debra (Howard) Masters. He was a lifelong resident of Artesia. He was a contract pumper and member of Victory Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Masters, and a daughter, Tess Masters. Survivors include his parents Ronnie and Debra Carre of Loco Hills, N.M.; girlfriend Alicia Gonzales of Roswell; daughter Brianna Masters of Artesia; stepsons Taylor Emerson of Roswell and Tristan Emerson of Roswell; brothers Jimmy Masters of Roswell and John Carre and wife, Rachel, of Loco Hills; sister Kelli Carre of Baytown, Texas; nephews Rolan Carre and Dylan Carre; niece Britanni Carre; and grandparents Dwaine and Evelyn Howard of Roswell. Services are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences in the online guest book at www.artesiafunerals.com.
S. Dean Brewer
Memorial services are scheduled at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for S. Dean Brewer, age 80, of Dexter, who passed away Dec. 9, 2010. A list of funeral arrangements will be announced when complete. Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
from being destroyed by the Secret Service. It was taken at a private Manhattan residence right after the actress infamously sang “Happy Birthday” to the president at Madison Square Garden in a simmering tight dress. Haley said, “There apparently was a directive to the Secret Service that Monroe not be photographed with the president.” He said agents visited Stoughton’s darkroom afterward and removed some negatives but overlooked the one of the threesome because it was in a tray being washed.
knew him. We would like to thank all at Mission Arch. They took such wonderful loving care of him. There will be no service and he is to be cr emated by Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, if you so desire, you may make donations to the various veterans organizations in Roswell, in his name. Louis, God has you. Farewell!
Morris Butts
Louis R. Gandenberger
Louis R. Gandenberger went to the Lord on Dec. 6, 2010, at age 89. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and wife. He is survived by his daughter, nieces and nephews. Louis was a veteran of four years in the United States Navy and 22 years in the United States Air Force. Louis had a Godgiven talent of singing and would sing whenever he could. He was a kind, gentle, loving soul and will be sorely missed by all who
5:50 p.m. — 312 E. Sixth St.; drivers — Alejandro Benitez, no age given, of El Paso and Love Madrid, 37, of Roswell. Dec. 7 Unknown time — 3575 N. Main St.; drivers — Lacey Miles, 25, and Lorezo A. Prudencio, 19, both of Roswell. 8:07 a.m. — Missouri Avenue and Eighth Street; drivers — Michael Basso, 66; Caleb Bassing, 25; and Cynthia McDonald, 54, all of Roswell. 11:51 a.m. — First Street; driver — Mary Kathryn Crities, 52, of Lubbock and vehicle owned by Adriana Escobedo or Joe Gonzales of Roswell. 1:38 p.m. — 200 block of North Washington Avenue; driver — Christopher Clark, 25,
Morris Butts, 72, passed away on Nov. 26, 2010, in Farmington, N.M. He was bor n Nov. 10, 1938, to Byron and EllaGray Butts in Dexter, N.M. He is preceded in death by his father Byron Butts, daughter DeAunn Croslin, and stepson T ommy Fields. He is survived by his wife, Ann; children, Jana and Nick Hodge, Mike and Gwen Fields, Rhonda and Roger McDaugale, Louise and John Hawkins, Shar on and Dwayne Parson; 13 grandchildr en and 20 great-grandchildren; mother, EllaGray ButtsRoss, stepfather, Thomas “Bob” Ross; brother, Hon. William R. Butts and wife Roxann; sister, Rebecca Bahr; uncles Clifford and Nor man “Babe” Butts of Dexter; and a great number of extended family and very special friends. Cremation has occurred and a memorial service will be held at the Hager man cemetery on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at 1 p.m.
of Jacksonville, Texas. 5:13 p.m. — Southeast Main and Hobbs streets; drivers — Samuel Castro, 23, of Roswell and Luis Landaverde, 15, of Dexter. 6:59 p.m. — 515 N. Main St. parking lot; driver — Irvin Marrujo, 60, and vehicle owned Irvin Marrujo of Roswell.
Fires Dec. 2 4:16 p.m. — 500 E. Tilden St.; outside rubbish fire. Dec. 6 4:22 p.m. — 910 W. Gayle Ave.; outside rubbish, trash or waste.