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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
4
W. BR. Hornbaker in Pecos Valley News notes a Kansas rhymester’s tribute to a hog famed for thrift. The verse paints the hog as a durable “money maker” and mortgage lifter, praising the packing house wheel and its profits in a lively rural commentary.
Mr and Mrs Will Ed Carter and Miss Grace Harrison arrived in town after a pleasant Queen Street shopping trip. They visited with relatives including Mrs Lam ing and stayed with B Smith during the week.
The community enjoyed a Friday night dance at W. D. Norwood's home with attendees including Miss Holly of Monahans and Messrs Walter and Campbell of Kermit. Local visitors from Eunice, Pyote, and Sweetwater were seen, while J. L. Wilmoth and Jno A Yater of Ochoa stopped by. Mrs. John Williams shows slow improvement after illness. Rev J R Rich led Sunday services in the Baptist church in Rev Toby's absence.
John Lewis Clarence Bell and A J Crawford report finding a potential site for an aviation station nearby requiring a 5 280 foot long level strip. The Commercial Club assigns W F Mellvain to verify titles and pursue securing the land. The move could bring large benefits to Carlsbad.
Claude Farris learns Izabeth Farris is in critical condition after an appendicitis operation. Walter Hamlen's wife connected to the matter remains in Texas with her daughter. Thomas Love and family relocate for winter schooling. George Adams plans Salt Lake Ram Sale stops. Mrs. Fannie Baird prepares to move to Roswell. her cemetery and Woodmen Circle work noted. Mrs. Bogelin recovers from auto intoxication.
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