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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
4
A fragmented account describes a family gathering and then shifts to wartime draft planning. It notes individuals such as Dr Lyons and Auntie Lyons, a departure to Carlebad, and returns to family movements. The piece then outlines division assignments and locations for Army service including Fort Riley Fort Oglethorpe and Raritan, with emphasis on racial exclusion and a shift from voluntary enlistment to local draft regulation.
A front telegram from Marshal General Lindsey and Captain K C Reid outlines voluntary induction rules. No one in the current quota may volunteer, but lower-ranked registrants may choose work lines. The message mentions aviation and related specializations as options.
Merrifield will travel to Carlsbad Sunday and end Christmas with relatives, returning Thursday afternoon. Mrs Wyatt to visit Stamford with her parents and sisters. Prof Weatt, Hope Schools superintendent, notes limited meetings until New Year. Velma Keenie and Win Marta family improvements noted. Ed Watts family to visit Weed and Alamogordo for holidays. Elms of Oklahoma visiting.
The fragment mentions Green of Arion and a person owning a fruit farm near town. Mrs J A Santo returns from Roswell for medical treatment. A Hospitality Society meeting is noted at Mrs Bo Hrewalioc in Ovchard Park. Min Fo Mo Logan expects a visit from Mrs JD Jones of Carlsbad. Tom and Jack appear in a light domestic context amid New Year references.
A vivid theater review lauds Oscar Red and Ramamay as pleasing stars in a patriotic and funny production by Mr. Graham. Ming Edwards, under twenty, and Ruth Chandler, a rising comedienne, stand out as leading attractions. The company performs at Crawford Theatre on Tuesday, January 1.
Morning worship at the Presbyterian church next Sunday will feature the pulpit theme David's Big Disappointment or An Ambition. In the evening the sermon topic is Life's Way with.
Former District Attorney KK Scott and Miss M C Wood were married in El Paso Texas on Christmas Eve Miss Wood served as secretary for the district board of exemption at Roswell until recently moving to Silver City Scott recently moved from Roswell to Silver City where he opened a law office They went to El Paso where they were united in marriage Dissolution Notice: Otis Creamery Corporation meeting set January 21 1918 at two o'clock to vote on dissolving the company by order of the Board of Directors W B Wilkerson President DH Ellsworth Secretary
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