Lakewood and area residents headlined for week of moving
Local notes from Lakewood recount travelers passing through and returning to Altus Dexter and Globe. Sheriff Hewitt and Jules Baker visited on official business. Major Smith drew curious crowds to Carlsbad to view his flying machine. Prospects of water-main litigation loom as Tom Runyan and partners seek injunction to block removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Keith
Altus
Oklahoma
Ernest Shaffer
Rocky Arroyo
Lakewood
H. J. Collier
Tom Runyan
Runyan Han
Artesia
G. H. Selimeyer
Art
Ford
D. BE. Webb
Arteta
Sheriff Hewitt
Jules Baker
de. BE
Portland
Oregon
Frank Sellmeyer
Tulsa
G. H Sallmeyer
Carlsbad
Major Smith
Lakewood Peop Fe FB
C. Cook
el Paso
Texas
Orginal
Lakewood Town Company
Cook
Sellmeyer
HC. Holcomb
Mer
Maine
A. Rowland
Giles Whitworth
W. E B. Knowles
Hospital Release After Major Operation
Mrs George Stone leaves Sisters Hospital this morning after a two week prior operation and will stay in town with friends for a few days. Santa Fe moves water tanks from near the depot to the old roundhouse site and will supply train water from Dayton well. Mr Hart pumper at Dark Canyon will repair engines locally and stay ready to help. The Carlsbad roundhouse under construction will not be completed with materials moved elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stone
Sisters’ Hospital
Seo
Santa Fe
Round House
Dayton
Hart
Dark Canyon
Carlsbad
Bride and groom depart for Clovis residence
Luther Nelson and his bride left for Clovis to establish their home. The bride was warmly welcomed by many friends in the city as they began their new life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Nelson
Bride
Clovis
Local Travelers Report From Blue Springs and Artesia
Cecil Cass and his young son arrive from the home ranch near Blue Springs. Charles Donaldson leaves Loving by morning train after an overnight stay in town. Dr. W C Dons state veterinarian of Artesia visits this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Cass
Little Son
Blue Springs
Charles Donaldson Wen
Loving
W. C. Dons
Artesia
Lieut Frank Sprong Sent Telegram on Return to Carlsbad
A telegram to Lieut Frank Sprong’s parents announced his arrival in Houston Texas and his departure for Carlsbad today. He had been wounded and gassed on the French front about four months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Frank Sprong
Houston
Texas
Carlsbad
Lieut. Sprong
France
State Club Work Shows Large New Mexico Participation
A letter from State Club Leader Chas Orchard Smith outlines New Mexico boys and girls club efforts for the year. Reports show 6122 club members supported by 4 state leaders and 24 local leaders with about 200 volunteers, raising pigs calves sheep chickens rabbits and field crops while many members engage in sewing and cooking clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Orchard Smith
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
New Mexico
State College
Enrollment campaigns extend through June and July 1918
The figures cover enrollment to June 1, 1918. Special effort was made in June to enroll pig club members. Canning and drying projects are being pushed during June and July. Results of these campaigns are not known at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig Club
Spain Sends Note Over Torpedoed Ships
Spain issued a diplomatic note to Germany after an extraordinary Spanish cabinet session. Foreign Minister announced the move concerning torpedoed Spanish vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Herlin
Associated Press
Madrid
Germany
Army of Savers War Saving Stamps Appeal
A wartime notice invites readers to join the Army of Savers by purchasing War Saving Stamps to support the war effort and bolster national finances through a savings program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of Savers
Four Minute Men Program August 1918 Schedule
Bulletin outlines a weekly roster of lectures and topics for the Four Minute Men mobilization effort. It lists speakers including Judge D. G. Grantham, F. G. Tracy, W. F. Mellvain, W. A. Poore, Rev. Pratt, J. S. Oliver, and W. L. Minter with topics on foreign born, agricultural need, air, colored men in war, disputes, woman and child labor, rewards for helpers, liberty, and cooperation. Dates run August 7 to August 17, 1918, with outlines 2, 5, 7, 8, 10, and pages referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
D. G. Grantham
F. G. Tracy
W. F. Mellvain
W. A. Poore
Mr. Pratt
Oliver
W. L. Minter
Nation
Liberty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lakewood Loyal
Professor Poore
Laura Breeding
R. M. Hunsick
Bobbie
Phoenix
Arizona
R. M
Woody Tullius
John Lucas
Tullius
J. H. Slease
Roswell
Mr. Slease
Charles A. May
State Highway Commission
L. J. Charles
Carlsbadite
Jim Dublin
Dock Coates
Stella Dublin
Jal
Palace Hotel
Jim
Cay Mall
Milvain Insurance Fire, Automobile and Bonds
Jacob J. Smith
TNE
Postoffice
Harry Woodman
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