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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
3
Help is sought at the Red Cross rooms to sew 200 serge dresses for four year old girls 200 under shirts for six year old boys and 100 waists for twelve year old boys. The garments must be finished by the 31st of the month, creating a need for many workers.
The Red Cross Auxiliary of Otis elected officers: Chairman Mrs A E Moberley Vice Chairman Mrs EB Lange Secretary Treasurer Mrs W Galton Chairman War Relief Mrs Henry Tipton Chairman Publicity Miss Ellsworth Chairman Home Service Raymond Poteet Chairman Finance Mrs J A Hardy. Also news of Mrs Thuren Sparks learning her sister hospitalized in Waco Texas then death of the sister. Leo Matkins from Camp Funston en route to Pyote Texas to be with ill relatives.
Five and ten pound lard pails sought at A. S. Market. Miss Martha Williams and little Sue Katherine are ill with influenza at the Williams home in North Carlabad. Mrs Maude Wyman Jenkins, Eddy County county club leader, will visit Loving and stay several days to meet locals about county club work.
Mrs A A Bearup reports her son Sidney among the last troops sent to France and hopeful for a swift return to the good old A B. Mrs Grubaugh and daughter Miss Goldie and granddaughter Miss Laverta Drumheller are all ill with the flu at their Main Street home. Charles Lassiter is visiting this week from a nearby claim several miles out of town.
A seller urges quick sale of 720 acres including two houses offered as a bargain. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect the property and act fast to secure the deal.
A collage of wartime letters and notices. Private Loud Watkins writes from the 142nd Infantry in France describing hospital recovery and kitchen work, while a Grant County closing forces shift to Eddy county and nominations. Frisco letter from Prank Sprong explains exam delays and hopes to return home soon.
Piano by Hallet Davis & Co offered for sale or rent. Seller is C A Nelson.
Miss Ova Butcher is absent from school this week due to illness.
Alvin and Leona Allinger are ill with influenza at their parents home on West Fox Street and have been sick since Saturday.
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