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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1918

Page

3

Local Notes and Church and School Moves in Town

Miss Vida Pue visits Guadalupes relatives while Grace Episcopal holds regular services with Sunday school at 10 and morning prayers at 11. FL A Wright relocates to Loving to teach this winter. Gertrude Lowenbruck travels to Douglas for winter term. Reverend Allison to visit for Quarterly Conference at Methodist church and to preach. Joe Johns of Mercantile Co. takes vacation to Bisbee to visit family.

Grace Episcopal Church Gertrude Lowenbruck Douglas Arizona Allison Methodist Church Joe Johns the Mercantile Co Bisbee

Mrs Barber and Family Board Morning Train Out of Town

Mrs Oscar Barber and five children from Monument spent the night in town and left on the morning train for the lower valley.

Oscar Barber Monument Lower Valley

Miss Cochran Departs for New Teaching Field at Otis

Miss Della Cochran of La Mesa leaves for Otis to teach in the Spanish American school. She has long been a faithful attendee at the teachers Institute.

Della Cochran la Mesa Otis

Couple wed in San Jose church with attendants

Rafael Peres and Anita Alvarez were united in marriage this morning at the church in San Jose with Long Zuniga and Natividad Garcia serving as attendants. Mins Maude Hardy was discharged from Eddy County hospital and returned to her Loving home.

Mins Maude Hardy Eddy County Hospital Loving Rafael Peres Anita Alvarez San Jose Long Zuniga Natividad Garcia

Spencer Reappointed Principal at Spanish-American School

George Spencer will conduct the poll census next week while working before and after school. He was chosen again as principal of the Spanish-American School, with no better choice possible.

George Spencer Spencer

Labor Recruiter Rk. C. Horner to Visit Corisbad

Labor recruiter Rk. C. Horner will be in Corisbad Sunday for the Public Service Reserve. He will establish headquarters at the Lick the Kaiser club and seek to enroll laborers for plant work under government contract.

Rk. C. Horner Corisbad Public Service Reserve Lick the

Miss Lowenbruck Returns to Dallas After Visit

Miss Mabel Lowenbruck left last night for Dallas where she is employed after a two week visit with her sister Mrs Ellsworth James at Cap Rock and a day and night with her father John Lowenbruck in Carlabad.

Mabel Lowenbruck Dallas Ellsworth James Cap Rock John Lowenbruck Carlabad

Miss Grace Stephenson Secures Post in Big Springs Texas

Grace Stephenson has secured a position in Big Springs, Texas and left for the place yesterday. She is a high school graduate from the class of 1917 and will work with her school friend Lucille Johnson. The two Carlsbad girls plan to enjoy themselves while working together.

Grace Stephenson Big Springs Texas Grace Lucille Johnson Carlsbad

Stephenson Farm Rented to Mercer from Phillipsburg Kansas

Edwin Stephenson rents his alfalfa dairy farm west of town to C B Mercer of Phillipsburg Kansas. Mercer and family to arrive next week. Stephenson couple to spend winter near Corpus Christi Texas. Their son Clyde and wife at Battle Creek sanitarium plan to join them.

Edwin Stephenson C. B. Mercer Phillipsburg Kansas Mra. Stephenson Corpus, Christi Texas Clyde Battle Creek Michi-gan Corpus Christi Mrs. Stephenson

Miss Avanel Wright Hostess in Carlsbad Social

Miss Avanel Wright entertained at her home in north Carlsbad from 4 to 6 on Thursday. Refreshments of bananas and cream and oatmeal cookies were served the girls after they tired of play. Those present were Irene and Leota Regnier, Lev eros Hiler, Gladys Summerfield, Hazel Hamilton, Josephine Wil Hame and Louise Moore.

Avanel Wright North Carlsbad Irene and Leota Regnier Leveros Hiler Gladys Summerfield Hazel Hamilton Josephine Wil Hame Louise Moore

Fire destroys Joe James residence in La Huerta

A late afternoon blaze gutted the Joe James home in La Huerta. Mrs. Baker and five children escaped with only the clothes on their backs as fire raged through a two story house housing furniture and Joe James belongings. Insurance totaled about 4500 dollars. rebuilding was deemed improbable. The Bakers found temporary shelter with the Hewitts while awaiting arrangements.

Joe James la Huerta Ellsworth James Jules Haker Mra. Baker J. O. Hewitt

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Bulman at Greene Heights

A baby boy weighing seven pounds was born at 6 am to Mr and Mrs Henry Bulman. The father works as foreman on the Livingston ranch and Mrs Bulman is known as Misa Nettle Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam B Smith. The birth occurred at their home on Greene Heights.

Horn Henry Bulman Livingston Ranch Bulman Misa Nettle Smith Sam B. Smith Greene Heights

Mercer Family Plans Move and Public Sale Near Phillipsburg

The O P Mercer family will move from Phillips County to New Mexico. A public sale on the John Stoneman farm near Phillipsburg is scheduled for Thursday August 29 to liquidate livestock, farm machinery, and household goods before relocating to the southwest. Mercer has rented the Stephenson farm and expects to arrive mid next week, with Carlsbad welcoming the family.

O. P. Mercer Phillips County New Mexico Mercer John Stoneman Phillipsburg Phillipsburg, Kansas M. L. Davis Carlsbad Stephenson Farm

Teacher Mrs Pearce to Lead Winter School Near Palomas Springs

Mrs Margaret Pearce has taught many years in the county and will teach a school this winter near Palomas Springs where she is undergoing rheumatism treatment. Her children Buster and Miss Clyde will join her in a few days.

Margaret Pearce Palomas Springs Buster Miss Clyde

Strayed Horses Missing Near Town

Two horses described as bay and roan about 16 hands high vanished from the area. News: offer reward for information. Return to the office with any details.

Registrant Majority Count in County Sees 21 Thus Far

Fifteen men have been reported so far in the county as having attained their majority since January 5, 1918. Several of the young men accompanied the men who entrained for service last Tuesday: James Norman, Bujne Jewe, Andrew Frederick Holmes, Willis Swadley, George Ennis, Chapman Charles G. Montgomery, Wallace Blythe McCollomm, W. W. Brown, Zac Tent, Lawrence Arthur Wilde, Clarence Pinckney Roberts, Ora Nelson Buel, Kenneth B Rowan, John Nymeyeor, Thomas William Prude, Henry Jefferson De Mons.

James Norman Bujne Jewe Andrew Frederick Holmes Willis Swadley George Ennis Chapman Charles G. Montgomery Wallace Blythe McCollomm W. W. Brown Zac Tent Lawrence Arthur Wilde Clarence Pinckney Roberts Ora Nelwon Buel Kenneth B, Rowan John Nymeyeor Thomas William Prude Henry Jefferson de Mons

Army sergeants proceed to El Paso after recruit duty

Sergeants Johnson and Carney of the United States Army passed through this morning en route to commands at El Paso Texas. Johnson has served as recruiting officer since March 23 and spent much time at Roswell. Carney also served as recruiting officer in various parts of the state but with recruiting offices closed they return to the line.

Johnson Carney United States Army el Paso Texas Roswell

Daughters of Mr and Mrs Cass Operated At Sanitarium

The Cass daughters underwent surgery at the Anderson Sanitarium for the removal of tensile and ade holds this morning. After waking from anesthesia they were taken to Mrs Ward Livingston's home and are expected to return home near Lakewood within a day or so.

Ed. Cass Anderson Sanitarium Cass Martha Ward Livingston Lakewood

State Highway Between Carlabad and Lakewood Finished

George Spencer, assistant foreman, inspected the completed highway project between Carlabad and Lakewood. The new road is praised by motorists traveling toward Lakewood, who report a fine improvement and smoother travel.

Carlabad Lakewood George Spencer Spencer Lekewood

Mrs Beckett Returns to Carlsbad After California Visit

Mrs. George Beckett and her children are back home in Carlsbad after a year in the Pacific coast state. She appears improved by her stay in California and greets old friends upon return.

George Beckett Carlsbad Pacific

Enrollment Brightens At City Grammar School

From all directions this morning mothers wend their way to the grammar school building. About thirty bright faced boys and girls enrolled in the primary department with larger enrollments in other grades. The Current hopes to print full grade enrollments soon. Mattern looks favorable for a splendid year in city schools.

Mattern

Former Carlsbad Boy in Naval Band

El Paso Times notes Charles W. Crozier on a 10 day furlough to visit his parents at 250% Copper street. Crozier, Navy musician and soloist clarinetist, leads the orchestra as a violinist and boxer.

el Paso Times Charles W Crozier Charles W. Crozier Crogier Copper Street Charlie

Miss Jewelle Hubbard Leaves for Albuquerque School

Miss Jewelle Hubbard leaves for Albuquerque to attend a business education session starting Monday. A graduate of Miss Kernodle's private school and Mt. Carmel at Wichita, she studied music and now pursues business studies to prepare for life's duties.

Jewelle Hubbard Albuquerque Miss Hubbard Kernodle Mt. Carmel Wichita Carther

Local Residents Move and Work Changes Near Roswell

L Baten rented his home to Archie Nelson and wife and is now busy as quarter master at No Mo M. TL Mra Hates and Zelpha depart tomorrow, while Miss Modene stays a bit longer before heading to school in Albuquerque.

It. L. Baten Archie Nelson Roswell No Mo M. TL Mra Zelpha Miss Modene Albuquerque

Louie Ares Enters Mechanical Training School

Louie Ares departs for Mesilla Park to enter a mechanical training school. He spent much of the summer at the officers training school at the Presidio California and holds the rank of lieutenant.

Louie Ares Mesilla Park Mr. Ares Presidio California

Public School Post Filled Following Resignation

The vacant position in the public schools has been filled by Mrs. Hamilton wife of Dr. Hamilton. The wife is taking the post while her husband continues war work.

Lisa Dorothy White Bea Hamilton

Roswell Brother-In-Law Spends Week in Town

W. M. Atkinson of Roswell, brother of Mrs. J. F. Joyce, spent part of the week in town on political business.

W. M. Atkinson Roswell J. F. Joyce

Willoughby Hexter and Green McCombs Head Home From Town

Willoughby Hexter and Green McCombs, both from the mountains, departed for their ranches late yesterday after spending a couple of days in town.

Willoughby Hexter Green McCombs

Miss Dorothy White Heads to Washington for Government Post

Miss Dorothy White plans to depart tonight for Washington D C where she will hold a clerical position in the Department of Agriculture.

Dorothy White Washington Department of Agriculture

Mrs Wangler Returns From Trip To Rest at Sisters Hospital

Mrs Joseph Wangler has returned from a summer trip to northern and eastern points and is resting for a few days at the Sisters hospital.

Joseph Wangler The Sisters Hospital

Registered guests at Crawford on August 30

The list names Chas W Caldwell from Danville Kentucky John Milan from Albuquerque Set Cor ney and Johnson from U S Army J S Owens from Carlsbad 8 G Humph reys from El Paso EB 3 Wallace from Dayton Stansell Whiteside from Alting Oklahoma

Crawford Chas W. Caldwell Danville John Milan Albuquerque Corney and Johnson U. S. Army J. S. Owens Carlsbad G. Humphreys el Paso Wallace Dayton Stansell Whiteside Alting Ok

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