Local notes and people sightings from Carlabad
Roy Murrah and Joe Hoffman from Lakewood are registered at a local hotel. Mrs Charles Watson is confined to bed this week. Mr and Mrs Robert Lapsley from Black River visited town. Jud Alston and family from the plains are here today. Lost gold cuff button with diamond. reward at W H Merchant. Joe James spending the week on the Roswell ranch. Partly cloudy with showers tonight. Mrs Walter Glover had tonsils removed at Eddy county hospital. John N Nevenger visiting town today after long ranch confinement. Red Cross yarn drive for socks and sweaters continues. Miss Jewelle Moore returned from Black River vacation. Lourie Moore visiting Emily Hardy at Hardycroft Otis district. C P Perdue visiting county seat preparing to return to Loving.
House guests brighten week for local residents
Miss Dorothy Flowers hosts two young ladies Miss Annie Lee Thomas and Miss June Joyce as guests. W M Ayres of Swift Packing Co tours town on business, staying at the Crawford. W M Head of Texas Oil visits for long‑standing business ties. Mrs Ewart Austin arrives from the Austin ranch thirty-five miles east to conduct affairs and depart this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Flowers
Annie Lee Thomas
June Joyce
W. M. Ayres
For Swift Packing Co
the Crawford
Lieutenant West Visits Carlsbad on Coastbound Trip
Lt Fred West arrived by train from Baltimore to Carlsbad amid reunions with old friends. He will travel alone toward Camp Kearney after a short stay, while Sgt. Bumback also heads to Chicago for a layoff visit with his mother. Eleanor Flowers and Mary Frances Joyce depart the W J Arbor ranch for a car trip to Roswell with Barber Sell Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred West
Euet
Baltimore
Maryland
Camp Kearney
West
Carlsbad
Mrs. West
Lieutenant West
Army Tite
Sergeant Bumback
Chicago
Carlabad
Eleanor Flowers
Mary Frances Joyce
W. J .Arbor Ranch
Barber Sell Thomas
Lee Bloxom Improves After Sunday Tree Fall
As we go to press, Lee Bloxom, believed fatally injured by a Sunday afternoon tree fall, is considerably better. This news brings relief to his friends and especially the young people who were with him and have been anxious for updates on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Bloxom
Picnic at Bixby Park Draws Huge Long Beach Delegation
A July 4 gathering in Long Beach and Carlsbad drew about 5000 attendees for a picnic in Bixby Park. The piece lists numerous participants including Mrs Maude H Parr, Charles Parr, Gertrude Parr, and several Hitchcock, Jackson, and Church family members. The writer from Carlsbad Current signs off with thanks and best wishes.
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Long Beach
Carlsbad
Bixy Park
Maude H. Parr
Charles Parr
Gertrude Parr
Charles Hitchcock
Mra Parr
Elizabeth Hitchcock
Bkb. Hendricks
Mra
KB. Hendricks
Mary Janes
Irine
Truitt
Charles D. Church
Ann Church
Bula Crawford
PD. M. Jackson
Glenwood Jackson
Phillip Jackson
Roberts
D M. Jackson
Mra. Walters
Carls
Los Angeles
Lost auto tools on road between Carlsbad and Loving
A Liberal reward is offered for return of a set of car tools lost on the road between Carlsbad and Loving. Items include a wheel jack pump inner tube and assorted wrenches and small tools. Contact Sid for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Loving
Ranch news and travel notices from the mountains and town
Mes. W. Ho Mullane and Mary Elizabeth spent Saturday night on the ranch. Mr. Mullane improving and conditions praised. Ned Shattuck and family visit before sailing Oliver Mullane enlists in the Navy and awaits Pass City duty. Madero reports drought threatens his ranch. Claude DeMons heads to De Leon after nine weeks in Carlsbad Queen Claude may be overseas. Carey Thompson, cattle buyer, returns from Arizona and Western Texas amid heavy cattle losses. Rev. P W Pratt to leave Eddy County hospital today. K L Tinnin plans Missouri move with two ears, caretaker hired, Halagueng and Fox streets kitchen to be run. Mrs Tinnin’s health prompts move. family seeks better location this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. W. Ho Mullane
Mary Elizabeth
Mr. Mullane
Ned Shattuck
Oliver
el Paso
Pass City
Carey Thompson
Thompson
Arizona
Texas
L. Tinnin
Missouri
Tinnin
Halaguengvend Fox Streets
Ranchers Describe Hot Dry Conditions Across County
W. G. Howell and his wife arrive from a Lakewood area ranch to report extreme heat and drought on their property. They note conditions mirror those faced by other county residents, highlighting widespread lack of moisture and stress on livestock and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Howell
Lakewood
Come to the Corner slogan prompts crowd follow
An advertising snippet urges readers to “Get Wise! Pay Cash” and “Come to the Corner” with a promotional line tied to sacks and a tag “JACK HOOPER” appearing as a signer or brand reference. The text reads as a vintage storefront or street-corner promo urging customer action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hooper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Murrah
Joe Hoffman
Charles Watson
Robert Lapsley
Black River
Jud Alston
Gladys
Plains
W H. Merchant
Joe James
Roswell
Walter Glover
Eddy County Hospital
John N. Nevenger
Red Cross Rooms
Jewelle Moore
Lourie Moore
Emily Hardy
Hardycroft
Otis District
C. PL Perdue
W. M. Head
Texas Oil
Mr. Head
W. F. Milvain
AMS
Abilene
Exac
Mejor Hujac
Albuquerque
Toalifornia
Idaho
Prom Californeta
Loox Beach
Cal
Carlsbad, Now
Sid
Carlsbad Automobile Co
Ulue Madero
Mr Madero
P W. Pratt
Irace Church
Postoffice
Harry Woodman
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