Local residents and visitors noted in town
Roswell resident A J Buchanan visited town yesterday. Miss Grance Jones returns home after visiting Roswell. C F Bindel repairs his new bungalow in the lower valley. Halbert works on the papering. Miss Minnie Hawthorne from New Orleans stays with L B Myers on Alameda Street. Joe Lunk and family business visitors from the ranch. John Dearborne and Mrs Julia Tucker with children arrived from Thayer ranch. he plans to return to mountain work this afternoon. Mrs J F Joyce expects nephew De Witt Jones and family from Denison Texas in the next days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bindel
Mr. Bindel
Ack Halbert
Minnie Hawthorne
New Orleans
Carlabad
L. 8. Myers
Alameda Street
John Dearborne
Thayer Ranch
Julia Tucker
Mr. Dearborne
J. F. Joyce
de Witt Jones
Denison
Texas
T. T. Horne Sets Out on Market Buy Trip
T. T. Horne left this morning on the train heading south. He plans to visit St. Louis and then New York City and other eastern markets to buy fall and winter goods for his store. He expects a three week trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Horne
St. Louis
New York City
Estern
Mr. Horne
Howard Moore Returns From Mountain Visit Near Roswell
Howard Moore returns from a vacation in the Roswell mountains and reports a pleasant time with some rain. He resumes his old position at the First National Hank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Moore
Roswell
Mr. Moore
Hank
Joyces Host Scout Party Honoring Edwin West
Mrs Joyce invites Boy Scouts to a lawn feed at the Joyce home on North Canal Street Friday from 6 50 to 8 30. Scouts should bring their kits as Edwin West prepares to leave for California and John KK Joyce also heads to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Mra
J. F. Joyce
Joyce
North Canal Street
Edwin West
California
John KK. Joyce
Earl Dishman Reports Safe Arrival in France
Cc H Dishman and wife announce the safe arrival of their son Earl somewhere in France. Marl, a former Carlsbad boy, joined the Army at Silver City over a year ago and moved through Camp Funston Camp Kearney and Camp Merritt New Jersey before being sent overseas. The card coming Wednesday eased one worry while creating new concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. H. Dishman
Earl
France
Marl
Carlsbad
Silver City
Camp Funston
Kansas
Camp Kearney
California
Camp Merritt
New Jersey
Bates to reopen Main street hotel after fire
Dick Bates, longtime proprietor of a Main street hotel destroyed by fire, plans to reopen his restaurant stand by September 1. The venue has served travelers from Dan to Beersheba and will resume operations at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bates
Evan Carlabad
Sre
Main Street
Mr. Bates
Dan
Beersheba
Roswell
Ovie Reeves Plans Brief Visit to Roswell
Ovie Reeves travels to Roswell for a short stay beginning early next week, staying a few days for personal or business reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovie Reeves
Roswell
Ussery Family Joins TX Ranch Summer Stay
J G Ussery and daughters Miss Mary and Miss Maeie arrive from the Texas ranch for a summer visit. They report good health and spirits as they settle in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Ussery
Mary
Maeie
TX Ranch
Carlsbad Volunteer George Roberts Answers Call to Service
This morning George Roberts left Carlsbad to join the army as part of the many local volunteers. His departure is marked as a brave sacrifice, as he relinquished a lucrative position and said goodbye to his wife and family, with Carlsbad townspeople expressing pride in his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Cartabed
Ban Views
George Roberts
Miss Lucy and Linnie Jones Plan Carlsbad Visit
Misses Lucy and Linnie Jones travel from Globe Arizona to Carlsbad tonight to be welcomed by old friends and schoolmates. Miss Lucey, a 1915 graduate, may meet Miss Livingston the niece recently arrived at Marvin Livingston's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Linnie Jones
Carlsbad
Globe
Arizona
Ninlas
Miss Lucey
Miss Livingston
Marvin Livingston
Family heads to ranch as rain aids cattle in distant mountains
Georege Reed and his wife with children depart today for Prof Poore's ranch where their cattle are now. They report splendid rains in the mountain region about ninety miles from town, boosting grazing prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georege Reed
Prof. Poore
Ed Hoose Resigns as Carlabad Fire Chief
At the Carlabad Fire Department meeting on Wednesday night Chief Ed Hoose tendered his resignation which was reluctantly accepted Will Matheson becomes chief and Jacob Kircher is elected to Matheson’s former post Hoose will remain on the department honor roll and the meeting included a social hour and refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hoose
Carlabad Fire Department
Sloone
Will Matheson
Jacob Kircher
AM Matheson
Sr. House
Ida White Visits Kin From Artesia to Athens Ohio
Mrs Ida White relative of Robert Gorley arrives from Artesia to visit family. Her home is Athens Ohio while she has spent time with her husband’s mother in Artesia. Gorley escorts her home for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida White
Robert Gorley
Artesia
Athens
Ohio
Inrtesia
Carlsbad Girl Elizabeth Klander Becomes Nurse for France
Mrs. Frank Moore reports Elizabeth Klander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klander, now a trained nurse. She graduated from Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia last spring and led a hospital in South Bethlehem before serving at a York base hospital awaiting transport to France. Carlsbad pride shines as a local girl advances in her career amid wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Mike Elizabeth Klander
Charles Klander
Episcopal Hospital
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
York
France
Elizabeth Klander
Rebekah Assembly President to Speak at Palace Hotel Meeting
Mrs Swartz, president of the Rebekah Assembly, arrives at the mall car this afternoon for an informal gathering tonight. Because the Odd Fellows hall is used by the W O W, the meeting moves to the Palace hotel with refreshments and a social program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Swartz
Rebekah Assembly
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows Hall
Rebekah
Palace Hotel
John Plowman of Malaga Transacts Business Today
John Plowman of Malaga is up there today transacting business according to the brief dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Plowman
Malaga
Mr and Mrs Harrie Garrett Plan Lovington Trip
Mr and Mrs Harrie Garrett will leave for Lovington after a short stay with friends. Mrs Garrett is nearly recovered from injuries from a fall at her sister Mrs Rawlins home Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie Garrett
Lovington
Mrs. Garrett
Mrs. Rawlins
Doris Perry Visits Aunt Near Town
Little Doris Perry spends a few days with Aunt Mrs. Will Ed Carter at the latter’s home south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Perry
Will Ed Carter
Mrs Barber's House Ready for Occupancy in Town
The small residence belonging to Mrs W J Barber opposite Anderson's sanitarium is finished and ready to move in. Carpenters are already on a new building on the same lot, to be completed quickly for rent by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. J. Barber
Anderson
Mra Barber
Bates Plans Home Additions With Bath and Sleeping Porch
Kh L Bates announces improvements to his residence including a bathroom and sleeping porch as essential additions for the commodity of the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kh. L. Bates
What is the latest war news Evening Current asks
The Evening Current invites readers to catch up on the latest war news and other current events. It previews ongoing conflicts, political developments, and regional updates shaping the day's headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Current
Eddy Grove Camp Meets Tonight at Woodman Hall
The Eddy Grove Camp W O W No 5 calls all members to attend at Woodman hall for initiation and refreshments. ED Kirkpatrick, Counsel Commander, directs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Grove Camp
Woodman Hall
ED. Kirkpatrick
Two Thousand Spent by Club Approved by County Defense Council
The County Council of Defense approved expenditures over two thousand dollars from Hick the Kaiser Club funds. Allocation included 1200 for the local Red Cross, 1000 for Knights of Columbus and 150 for the Salvation Army with 25 percent credited back to each precinct Red Cross. Additional allocations followed drive proportions with the Knights requesting thirty million, Salvation Army five million, and Red Cross figures guiding the Columbus grant. A registration plan for loafers aged 18 to 60 was referred to the Labor Committee, and a committee was named to establish a permanent roster of Eddy County men who have gone to war. The secretary noted a bulletin-board idea used in eastern towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick the Kaiser Club
County Council of Defense
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Lick the Kaiser Club
Knights of Columbius
Lick the Rainer Club
Milton Smith
Council of Defense
G. M. Cooke
A. N. Pratt
Farmer Needs Your Hands to Produce Food for War Effort
Citizens urged to follow patriotic guidance and join Cure rows to boost wartime food production and support national victory.
Wanted: Chamber maid at Crawford hotel
An old classified note seeks a chamber maid for Crawford hotel and invites inquiries via the current office. The ad mentions alfalfa hay and pasture for sheep, indicating farm rental opportunities offered by Louis Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Hotel
Louis Lange
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A. J. Buchanan
Miss Grance Jones
Joe Lunk
W. F. Milvain
Moritz & Nelson
L. Sehults
Loving
Wingate
Mr. Sehults
Dix
Ralph
Mis
RED Cross, Knights OF Cot
Oak
At &S
the Groves Lumber Co
C. M. Richards
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