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The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

3

Local visitors and community events noted in town

J J Robb leaves for Big Springs Texas for business and visiting. Dr Dearduff and Star Markley arrive from Lovington to fish and rest away from crowds. Willing Workers prepare ice cream and cake for court house lawn event tomorrow. Mrs Oscar Weaver Maud Wyman and brother Mahan Clyda Cook from Loving visit today. Mrs Chaffin, from Looena Texas, plans to stay this evening. mentions family ties and earlier visits.

Court House Oscar Weaver Maud Wyman Mahan Clyda Cook

Industrial Club Holds Final Summer Meeting and Exhibit

The cooking and sewing club met for the last time this summer under Mrs. P. M. Hatfield. The final exhibit is Thursday from one o'clock afternoon at the High School building with three disinterested judges and first and second prizes. Miss Ethel Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Danones, visits with her niece.

P.M. Hatfield Misa Ethel Jones

On-Site Food Supply Admonition Prompts Pear Sale Note

A brief on site food supply admonition references Hartlett pears offered at 0 for 50 with Leas quantities. Joyce-Prut noted. The fragment reflects a period style sale or notice emphasizing stock and pricing.

Hartlett

Mahon Wyman Set to Return to Albuquerque

Mahon Wyman, on furlough for ten days, will return to Albuquerque next Monday night.

Mahon Wyman Albuquerque

Local visitors to town this forenoon crowd Lakewood

Mr Collier Mrs Everett Hill Mrs Cook and daughter Mise Cook arrive in town this forenoon to teach at Lakewood and meet locals.

Collier Everett Hill Cook Mise Cook Lakewood

Canned and Preserved Pears Advertised for Quick Order

Canned and preserved pears marketed as a value product urge buyers to place orders today or tomorrow. The brief copy promotes Joyco brand fruit and emphasizes prompt purchase.

Joyco

Road funding talk near river highway finish

Bob Brace of Malaga met G. A. Davidson of Roswell state road board superintendent for Eddy county to discuss finishing the state highway on the west side of the river using government and county appropriations.

Bob Brace Malaga G. A. Davidson Roswell State Road Board Eddy County

Ares Ranch Guests Share Pleasant Stay with Lorene Connolly

Albert and Fred Ares hosted Lorene Connolly at the Ares ranch where they enjoyed horse back rides and picnic parties. Miss Connolly will be the guest at Dearborne home for a few weeks.

Albert Fred Ares Lorene Connolly Miss Connolly Muest Dearborne

MecCollaum brothers bring Walter for heart treatment

The MecCollaum family from the mountains arrives with Walter who has long suffered heart failure. He will stay several months for treatment at the sanitarium.

Walter

Rainy spell unsettles Upper Tack River ranchers

Ivan Thurman of Upper Tack River reports recent rain over Black River country but notes some areas have not seen any twin for a year. Ranchers fear drought persists though there is hope the dry spell may end soon as people plan to travel.

Ivan Thurman Tack River Black River

Missouri hog buyer visits Lov ing farmers today

H R Raith from Missouri visits Lov ing to meet progressive farmers. R Ohnemus accompanies him as they tour the valley this morning and plan further discussions today.

H.R. Raith Missouri R. Ohnemus Loving

Mechanic Ben Christian Sidelined With Hand Infection

Santa Fe crewman Ben Christian, a mechanic, has been laid up all week due to a painful hand injury that became infected while he worked.

Ben Christian The Santa Fe

Mrs Howman to Visit Clifton Sister Families This Afternoon

Mrs. Frank Howman of Clifton Arizona will arrive this afternoon for a visit with her sister Mrs. Julian Smith and her family.

Frank Howman Clifton Ariz Julian Smith

Red Cross Meeting Promises Artful Program Next Sunday

The Red Cross committee invites the public to a Sunday afternoon meeting at Loong with patriotic hymns solos and chorus plus brief talks on Red Cross work. Mrs KH Hemenway will fill for a benched speaker and will discuss the origin of the Red Cross. Organizers seek riders and volunteers to attend.

Red Cross Loong Tre Key DC Sellards KH Hemenway Sharp

Industrial Club Honors At Mrs Hatfield Home

Yesterday the industrial club closed its summer work with eight girls competing for four prizes in sewing and cooking. Cakes bread cookies and candies were sold while garments made included aprons bags and a nightgown. Prizes included a watch a corset and a powder box donated by local firms. Gladys Summerfeld won first cooking prize a mirror donated by Fruit Company.

P.M. Hatfeld Prine Mr. Sellers KB. Dick Firat Pris Gladys Summerfeld

Local Roswell notables visit plains. repairs attract attention

The text notes sewing and patch work drawing praise while Carl McNally and Ed Williams visit from Roswell to the plains. It mentions a performance of darning and that 4.8. Smith of Rocky purchased the Jackson home in La Huerta yesterday, with various townspeople meeting them.

Carl McNally Buick Roswell Ed. Williams Ts Furnishing Co Smith Rocky Jackson la Huerta Yester

For Rent Furnished House in La Huerta

Advertisement notes a furnished house for rent in La Huerta and provides a contact phone 968. Also mentions a fresh cow for sale and a price fragment 8.20.

la Huerta

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J. J. Robb Big Springs Texas Dr. Dearduff Star Markley Lovington A. P. Chaffin Looena Tex Bob Hamblen Bally Mary Industrial Club Star Pharmacy Rexall Lovator R. M. Thorne Goodyear and Firestone Tires Weaver’s Garage Committee On Propaganda Industiial Club R. E. Dick Harber Nell Thomas WJ. Barker Chnemus W. N. Mullane Sackerela the Public Utilities Co
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