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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
3
Local news items list visits from Roy Murrah artesia John Ball candidate for county treasurer and other townsfolk in Roswell Carlsbad Loving and Kettle Creek. Reports include measles illness recovery weddings births and preparations for Camp Funston with a Red Cross comfort pack presentation to departing soldiers.
Mrs. Harry L. Wilson of Santa Fe is due this afternoon on the northern train and will address Carlab residents at four at the courthouse under the State Food Commission auspices. The speaker is described by the press as interesting and convincing.
Morning worship will feature a sermon on A Nation's Battle-cry. Evening worship begins at eight with a series of talks on prayer focusing first on Prayer Assumptions. The program aims to address vital present conditions and offer appropriate treatment.
Mrs T J Ayers of El Paso a district missionary leader will arrive in Carlabad Friday afternoon after noon. A reception hosted by the local Methodist Missionary society at the parsonage is set for four o clock with later time if the northbound train is late. She attends the Hope district conference and all church members and townsfolk interested in missionary work are invited.
A El Paso woman writes home about wartime food use including corn bread made with rye barley and even sawdust if needed to help win the war. She compares her wartime wardrobe to military weddings this year and asks how many women in Carlsbar can say the same.
Carlebad volunteer Fire Department held its weekly meeting at Fire Hall. Chief Hamblen ordered widening of the entrance to ease equipment exit. The Red Cross chapter may use Firemans Park for a war garden or beans, with proceeds to the chapter. The fire ladies voted $25 to the Cemetery Association for its water system project.
The Red Cross chapter asks donors to send comfort packets to Miss Cooke by this Saturday night.
If you need a first class second hand car visit Cine mus Shops Can Fix It for a real bargain. We offer a lineup of 15 cars to choose from and invite you to view them.
Paul Harman of the U S Indian School Albuquerque becomes the first boy to pledge to follow the United States Food Administration rules on wheat conservation. Ralph C Ely, Federal Food Administrator for New Mexico, commends the boy for setting an example for the state.
Tomorrow visitors from Carlsbad and Loving will travel to Roswell for the Pecos Valley Odd Fellows gathering. Cars carry Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Cheatem, Victor Minter, and others with an expected larger turnout than usual. The group may invite the association to hold its next meeting in Roswell.
Chnemus Shops workers honor Willian Eugene Hellyer, the first man called from Class No 1, by outfitting him with soldier’s gear and essentials. The gifts, paid for by the men, reflect their esteem, with Red Cross to provide comfort packets and government allowances to follow.
Rev. FL P. Fretwell and wife lead the revival meeting one block east of the courthouse under the Nazarene church auspices. Come let us reason together sayeth the Lord. All are cordially invited to attend.
The El Paso Morning Times reports a Carlsbad cobbler who smiled at German victory news was jailed and later questioned in Santa Fe. The event is cited as proof the town should reclaim its original Eddy name amid loyalty concerns.
Dr J H Dale of Clovis speaks to a large crowd gathered before the Bates urging Liberty Loan support. He holds the audience with clear delivery and steady attention from listeners.
Cabbage plants 6e per dose or 406 per 100. Tomato plants 10¢ per plant or per 100. Mall orders receive prompt attention. Kwong J. F. Flowers.
The Baptist Church invites all to attend both the 11:00 a m morning service and 8:00 p m evening service next Sunday. The morning service features Laymans' hour and the evening sermon is A Cor rupt Tree. Baptism will follow the night preaching service. R T Deel Pastor.
Mrs. John L. Emerson and her son John travel from Knowles to Carlsbad to be with Reverend Emerson in Texas where he lay ill. Word arrives that Dr. Emerson died the morning of the 23rd and his remains were sent to Lamar Missouri for interment. The family has old ties to Carlsbad where he once served as pastor and school principal.
Local note advertises mechanical work at Can Fix It shop. Describes repairs for any make car and machine work at Chimney Shops in the area. Attempting to convey available services for vehicles and repairs with a brief callout to the shop name.
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