Local residents make small trips amid wartime events
Madam Swickard plans a trip to northern states and Ohio next Sunday while Lee Weldy travels from Queen to visit his mother near Roswell. Mrs. Letha Gard leaves for Kansas for the summer and returns to California in fall. A musical program and Grand Ball at Armory honor returning Camp Funston troops. Public Utilities leaders Munny and Roberts visit Roswell. Stennis seeks district judgeship. Community notes include travel to Skull Valley, a draft reception at Armory, and Cross chapter leadership during Swickard’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Swickard
Ohio
Letha Gard
Carlsbad
Kansas
California
Armory
Camp Funston
Ladies depart for Sioux Falls with Christopherson family
Mrs A Christopherson and her daughter Mrs Shager plan to leave tomorrow night for Sioux Falls SD. Philip Christopher, son of Mrs Christopherson, joins the party fresh from Deming camp on furlough convalescing from pneumonia. They have stayed at KR Lang’s Otis district home for weeks with Mrs Christopherson arriving last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Christopherson
Mra. Shager
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Philip Christopherson
Mra Christopherson
Deming
KR. Lang
Otis
Armory hosts a dance for local draft one at Eddy County
A Friday night armory program invites Eddy County residents to a reception and dance for Draft One soldiers departing for Camp Funston. Included are notes on local residents and travelers such as Judge Armatrong and Mr Kr Strain visiting Carlsbad, and plans for war gardens and family moves around Rio Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. HR. Orqui
Pate
Armory
Campuston
Eddy County
Exemption Board
Draft One
Camp Funston
Carlsbad High Pupils Shine At Fecon Valley Contest
At Ronwell last Friday night the Fecon Valley oratorical contest saw Carlsbad High School pupils Miss Otto Cook Miss Ruth Hepler and Pardue Rosson compete with a Ronwell High School pupil taking first place Miss Hepler of Carlsbad placed second A newborn daughter arrived Monday night to Mr and Mrs Homer King of Carlsbad on South Amanda Street She is the fourth girl in the family and was warmly welcomed by relatives The Current extends best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronwell
Otto Cook
Ruth Hepler
Pardue Rosson
Carlsbad High Schhool
Miss Hepler
Carlsbad
Homer King
South Ameda Street
Weather Capsule Reports Mixed Readings Across Regions
The bulletin notes warmer conditions in the northeast and southeast portions while snow persists in the northeast near Porton. Forecasters track winds and temperatures as communities anticipate changes later in the week.
For Sale Baby Cart Practically New
Classified note offers a baby cart barely used at a low price. Inquiries directed to this office or by phone number 27.
Cine Mus Shops Offers 15 Cars For Sale
In a bold retail pitch the Cine Mus Shops promote 15 cars on display. The ad urges customers to visit to view the selections and take advantage of a break in pricing.
No Co operation and singing amid a flooded home
In a comical exchange Mr Guthery defends singing through mishaps as pipes freeze and burst. The dialogue mocks worry and improvised remedies while a wife’s alleged ailments and household tensions surface amid a chaotic scene with neighbors and a dying husband referenced.
Punish the Slackers Who Gain Release Through Crime
A historical notice states officers protest dishonorable a discharge reforms. The Army ends the vehicle of escape from military service for sick or unfit men, a Baker order aims to curb absences and reduce losses of men daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Actor James K Hackett Leads Amusements at Camp Devens
After five months in bed and rehab, James K Hackett the actor serves as director general of amusements for the Knights of Columbus at Camp Devens and Camp Ayres. He tours army camps teaching soldiers to stage shows and entertain, saying scenery is unnecessary and Shakespeare is not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Hackett
Camp Devens
Camp Ayres
Janes K. Hackett
Knights of Columbus
Hacket
For Sale Dairy Cows and Plants Plus Navy Recruitment News
Polr full blooded Durham cows with calves for sale. Also three good heifers four to five months old. Cabbage and tomato plants offered with bulk pricing and prompt service. US Navy recruitment news: residents from Shafter, Ward and Owen Pewee depart for El Pane, escorted by Petty Officer Parris. Other notes include exam outcomes and Woodman Circle meeting plans with five initiates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Fuford Torton
Shafter Ward
Owen Pewee
EL Pane
Navy
Parris
Arthur Breeding
Messers, Bush and
Horton
Old Company Co
Paris man joins Carlsbad contingent for Funston trip
Frank Jovell of Paris Texas travels with the Carlsbad group as Mr Dual is registered in Oklahoma. He was among those called from there in the first draft and will accompany the contingent to Funston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willoughby Hegler
Orange
Texas
Hegler
Frank Jovell
Paris
Oklahoma
Carlsbad
T Funston
Hig dance oat Meiers night a teedy came
Fragmentary text mentions a dance at Meier’s night with a teedy and boys on the scene. No clear names, places, or events emerge beyond vague activity and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Ulve
Nymeyer Family Arrives For Brief Buntee Visit
The Nymeyer family and nephews arrived in town from Buntee to visit with relatives in Euntee. They plan to return this evening. The Buntee school closed last Friday, and Pie Dove came to see their comrades and local residents mentioned in the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nymeyer
Wood Jr
Robert Hert
Buntee
Euntee
Pie Dove
Mes
Wi Leck
Mea
Nyteyer
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Lee Weldy
Queen
Roswell
Messrs
A. J. Munny
G. A Roberts
The
Public Utilities Company
D. Stennis, Jr
Kroosevelt County
Rey Dickson
Red Duff
Ten Dickson
Mr. Dickson
Delaware River
Pat Middleton
Skull Valley
Arizona
el Paso
Thingy
Howe
C. Lewie
Calfornia
Clifford
Old Company
43Rd Machine Gun Battalion
Camp Kearney
Lewin
C. C Silken
POR Salechen
JM. Pardue Wooand
Clark
Armatrong
de Baca
KR. C. Strain
Big Springs
Carle Bad
Harlan Thomas
Grantham
Creene Heights
Rio Vista
Thomas
Mre Middleton
Mies Jexsie
Lee Middleton
Cinemus
Pont
Hatery Woodman
Jacob J. Smith
Anitary
Stevenson & Farris
BPC
Postoffice
Pot Sade
Trietta J.P. Flowers
Cleese Meeting
Ohnenr
Ith Swigart & Prater
W. F. McIlvain
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