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Another well know figure in Roy was Karl Guthmann, owner of
the Roy Record newspaper. in 1921, the newspaper ran this article:
"Karl Guthmann is the new devil at the printing office. Karl was
the chief printer when #.J.H. Roy was the editor several years. He
is getting the rust rubbed off and will soon be a full fledged devil."
Karl kept the paper going for many years
until he retired, the paper continuing as part of the Clayton paper.
After years of service, Karl Guthmann retired as editor of the Roy
record. The Lions Club gave him a plaque in recognition for his
outstanding services to the town. It read: "In sincere
appreciation and recognition of distinguished service, loyalty and
devotion to the objects and furthering of Lionism."
John Dempsey,
New Mexico member of Congress wrote: "Karl Guthmann and his Roy
Record have made a great and valuable contribution to the welfare and
progress of the people of this county and this State. His long
years of faithful service in defending those things he believed to be
right and in opposing those he believed to be wrong have established for
him an enviable reputation as a fearless and able editor. Karl has
been my friend many years.
I have valued that
friendship in a measure beyond expression. Knowing him as I do, I
am confident that his retirement from the Roy Record from publication
does not mean retirement of Karl Guthmann from active participation to
the best interest of the people."
The Guthmanns took a trip to Canada and returned to
take part in civic affairs.
Karl was the son of
Alameda Frances Guthmann. She was born in Defiance, Ohio, January
26, 1868. Her maiden name was Colwell. She married Willie H.
Guthmann in 1888. Their children were Karl Guthmann of Roy, Ed
Guthmann of Springer, Mrs. Freda Isaacson of Kansas City, Missouri and
Mrs. Goldie Cadwallander of Corbin, Kansas. The Guthmanns lived in
Ohio for a time, then moved to Gas City, Indiana and in 1908 homesteaded
near Roy. Mr. Guthmann died in 1951, Mrs. Guthmann died in Kansas
City, October 8, 1957 but the body was brought to Roy for burial. |
