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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
3
The community schedules a Christmas program at the Steters' church with a trophy committee and a literary and musical program by the Sunday school. Students Clayton Wyman Roxwon and Fred Nymeyer are noted for helping prepare the event alongside a Christmas tree distribution and a charity drive.
Cargill from Upper Black River visits with son Jim to answer questions facing young men. Mrs. Walker might accompany to meet Mrs. Will and take daughter Muether home for holidays. Mylius girl may study at Carlsbad High School this term.
L A Cooper of Monument and Tom Bingham submitted army papers yesterday. Bingham ranch cattle endure dry weather and forage in good condition. Singleton of Monument appeared before the board for questions.
Mra Anbury Moore showed improvement after illness and enjoyed carnations from the Macabres who sent good wishes. J D Rackley and Baxter V Culp, stockman from Monument and wife, came in to comply with questionnaire law. Mrs Culp stayed busy shopping and visiting.
JW Anderson, wife and baby girl arrived with Wile lard Bates from Panama ranch. They will spend Christmas in Portales with relatives starting Monday night. Mrs Anderson will remain for a few weeks while Mr Anderson helps Bates move cattle to the new Weed area ranch.
Graham's wagon and a large team departed Carlsbad yesterday carrying 42000 pounds of oil cake for a local ranch. The feed is intended for cattle through the coming winter and spring.
Mrs J P Wangler is recovering well from surgery and was discharged yesterday from the I tern hospital. She is now at home under rest and care.
A request seeks a precise platform scale for Carlsbad Light and Power Co. The ad notes the need for accuracy and reliability in measuring electrical service load and receiving equipment.
An unclear meeting at club rooms this week discusses consolidation under Commercial Chik and the future of the Pirates road project. The State plans aid and government funding, while questions linger on highway construction and county traffic impacts.
Mrs El Cans and family of Lakewocn will be guests of her mayor Mae George at Onli for a tree and a Christmas dinner. They will have a tree for the children with gifts and ties. The event arrives with Daye Runyan in shipping today. Fran UR Thrail two care of caw te Katie City markets.
Fragmented notice describes multiple visitations and an incident linked to an individual named Guewerod. Details are unclear and spelling is inconsistent. authorities appear to be monitoring the situation with possible planned actions for upcoming events.
Mine Vera Hines arrived yesterday from Scholle where she has been operator for the Santa Fe for the past four nine. Miss Vera is delighted with the work and will be found at her post by the New Year. She will spend the Christmas holidays in Carlsbad with her mother.
Turkey for Davis and a Christmas service at the Presbyterian church are planned with Sunday worship. The event features special songs, a sermon on The Christmas Song of the Angel, a program by the young people, and Armenian relief contributions instead of an evening sermon.
Minnesoh and Wrenna Harri son of Eunice stayed at the Rates hotel visiting Carle during Tuesday and Wednesday, registering as guests while in town.
Ho Polk rode in with brothers T Vo and W E Volk to answer questionnaires yesterday. Cochran and his party also came to fit out the questions. Br 2B doubts being here for Christmas as cattlemen face dry timer troubles.
Assensor Roy Waller and Mrs Waller, with Mrs T M Waller and son Horace, plan a Christmas trip to El Paso leaving Saturday morning and returning by year end. Mrs Waller will resume Kindergarten work afterward.
Local bakery promotes a tidy storefront and fresh baked goods inviting customers to visit.
A historical note describes the Community Chest Celebration tradition and its aim to foster unity. It recalls a prior Christmas event where a barefoot Little Mexican boy received clothing and shoes, symbolizing charity. The piece outlines plans for a spontaneous revival and a brief program including processional and carol readings.
A 1917 telegram from President Wilson’s Food Administration official Ralph Bly expresses Hoover’s gratitude to Groce and wholesale and hill exporters for backing the administration. The message, sent from Washington on December 7, 1917, lauds national efforts to address food shortages and urges continued cooperation from Americans.
The Seoubs meet Saturday at Unie for next year registrations and a Saturday afternoon prep for the Community Christmas Celebration. Major Morton of Roswell Military Institute spoke to the troop in the private gathering, while a hearing on a paramount question attracted support.
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