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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1918

Page

3

Local notes from Roswell Carlsbad and nearby towns

Roswell residents Misa Ruby Saunders and Miss Jane McClane visit in Carlsbad and La Huerta while Captain H P Saunders travels from Roswell. Local people attend the funeral of Mrs. Paul Ramus. J D Forehand and wife travel from Black River. navy recruit Ray Forbes from Roswell en route to El Paso. Dr L H Pate serves on the Selective draft board.

Ray Forbes Carlebad el Paso Navy Roswell

Piano Lessons Announced In Carlsbad Citizens

Carlsbad New Mexico notes a weather forecast for tonight and Wednesday with possible thundershowers. It announces piano lessons offered by Mrs Earl Woolace and invites interested parties to call or phone 274. Also mentions Miss Lillian Crawford’s return from Roswell visit with Frances Hradley before school.

Carlsbad Earl Woolace Lillian Crawford Roswell Frances Hradley

Donnelley Ramos Escort Ramus Remains from Hurley

Mr and Mrs Claude Donnelley and Paul Ramos and their baby daughter Irene accompanied the remains of Mrs Ramus from Hurley New Mexico to this city arriving last night.

Claude Donnelley Paul Ramos Irene Ramus Hurley New Mexico

Crowder Family Comes to Malaga for Funeral of Mrs Paul Ramus

O A Crowder and family traveled from Malaga to lay to rest their daughter and sister Mrs Paul Ramus last night, following her death. The poignant burial ritual gathered relatives and friends to mourn the loss.

O A. Crowder Malaga Paul Ramus

Rufus Madera Heads Home After Rain Saves Cattle

Rufus Madera left this morning for home with ranch supplies. He says timely rains saved him from heavy labor and a large cattle loss, noting the weather's quick help for his herd.

Rufus Madera Mr. Madera

Sunday School Picnic Plans Encouraged by Leader

Edwin Stephenson superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school plans the picnic set for tomorrow urging attendees to bring well filled baskets so all may have plenty to eat.

Edwin Stephenson Methodiat Sunday School Stephenson

Found four keys on ring near P U stand pipe

A set of four keys on ring and chain found near the P U stand pipe. Owner may claim by visiting the Current office and paying for this advertisement.

P. U

Joseph Powell Fifteenth Birthday Party Celebrated

Joseph Powell honored on Alameda Street with a birthday party at his grandparents home. Saturday night games included Rock and Hearts and ice cream and cake were served. Mrs Beals with Frances Moore and Nellie Linn assisted, and guests listed include Elizabeth Purdy, Marynet Mead, Adelle Hujac, Eleanor Redell, Kel Smith, Jewelle Moore, Mildh Pete, Dorothy Batton, Frances Moore, Nelly Linn. The attendees were David Sellards, Etienne Bujac, Billy Merchant, Frank Smith, Clarence Horne, Dibbrell Pate, John KR, Joyer, and the host.

Joseph Powell Alameda St Mra. Beals Frances Moore Nellie Linn Mra. Beale Minson Elizabeth Purdy Marynet Mead Adelle Hujac Eleanor Redell Kel Smith Jewelle Moore Mildh Pete Dorothy Batton Nelly Linn Hoya David Sellards Etienne Bujac Billy Merchant Frank Smith Clarence Horne Dibbrell Pate John KR Joyer

Carlabed Laundry Closed Pending Reopening Decision

Mr. Tansill announces the Carlabed Laundry will remain closed until business justifies reopening. He notes current demand is insufficient to justify fuel expenditures amid coal conservation efforts. The company wagon will be run by H M Kennedy to collect laundry and deliver to Roswell.

Funeral guests attend Mrs Paul Ramug’s service Black River area

Mr and Mrs C A Crowder and daughters and many from the Black River section and lower valley are in town for the funeral of Mrs Paul Ramug. The attendance includes Mr and Mrs J Forehand Mrs Albert Johnson Mr Robert Lepsley Mrs J T Rea Clyde Pearce Arthur Foree and family.

Albert Johnson Robert Lapsley Black River Paul Ramus C. A. Crowder Mra J. 2. Forehand Robert Lepsley J.T. Reae Clyde Pearce Arthur Fore Lower Valley Paul Ramug

Crawford heads to Seagraves to open firm store

A J Crawford left Sunday for the plains country on business for Peoples Mercantile. He aims at Seagraves Lexas where the firm has a general store with A C Kimbrough as manager who moved his family to the town last Sunday.

A. J. Crawford Plaine Country The Peoples Mercantile Seagraves Lexas A. C. Kimbrough

Clothing distribution and knitting effort opens for relief workers

About 100 muslin undergarments and 150 dresses from the arisbad Chapter allotment are ready to be distributed. Mrs C C Lewie notes rooms will be open Tuesday and Friday afternoons for sewing. Mrs Bell and Mrs Toffelmire supervise and garments are issued each afternoon. Knitting socks is the current focus with daily staff to guide and provide instruction.

Arisbad C. C. Lewie Mra. Bell

Cass Family Departing After Week at Ranch Visit

Cedt Cass and family from their ranch plan an afternoon departure. They will be joined on the return trip by Mra Ed Cass and children who have stayed over a week. Mrs Stone, sister of Mrs George Stone, recovers from a serious operation after a spell at the sick bed.

Cass Mra Ed Cass George Stone

Mrs Baker Sets War Knitting Example for Carlsbad

Mrs. Baker, mother of Jim Baker town marshal and of Ful ton Baker, completes her 56th knitting pair for the Red Cross Grandma faker and urges local women to follow her lead. She recalls knitting for Civil War soldiers and hopes Carlsbad women will start knitting to aid the war effort.

Baker Tennessee Baker Han Red Cross Grandma Faker Jim Baker Fulton Baker

Eddy County Teachers Institute 1018

Eddy County welcomes educators and others to the Kia School Building for a five day institute August 26 through 30. The $2.00 fee grants attendance credit and access to lectures by state and national education leaders. Notable speakers include Jonathan H. Wagner and David Jt Boyd with additional sessions announced later.

Kia Iacluaive Eddy County New Mexico Jonathan H. Wagner David Jt. Boyd University of New Mexico Frank H. H. Roberts New Mexico Normal University L. Baloe New Mexico State Normal School Roth Miller Rk. B. Cousins Canyon City Normal R. K. Morgan Pagettville Tenhese John Milne Albuquerque J. ~. Sandefer Simmons College Abilene Texas D. B. Phillips Denver University

Ranchman Sam B Smith Checks Moseley Weather

Sam B. Smith arrives from Moseley ranch as showers fall locally and residents await a general rain.

Sam B. Smith Moseley Ratn

Ice Cream Supper for Red Crows at Loving

An ice cream supper is set for Thursday night at Loving to benefit the Red Crows. A musical program directed by Mrs Maud Wynan Jenking features violin numbers by Mrs Stansberry of Malaga. Ladies expect many Carlsbad guests.

Loving Red Crows Mes Maud Wynan-Jenking Mra Stansberry Malaga Carlsbad

Crowders Plan Move to New Mexico for Family Stay

Mr and Mrs A Crowder and daughters depart Friday morning for Chamberine New Mexico where Wayne Crowder resides and they will live there for a time Paul Ranux and baby daughter and Mr and Mrs Claude Dandley will also leave for Hurley New Mexico at the same time.

A. Crowder Chamberine New Mexico Wayne Crowder Thair Paul Ranux Claude Dandley Hurley

Carlsbad Power Firm Urges Local Production

Local utility officials ask residents why import goods when Carlsbad Light & Power Co can supply from local operations. The appeal emphasizes keeping money and jobs within the town.

Carlsbad Light & Power Co

Cards mailed at Clovis from Camp Kearney en route east

Reports say cards mailed at Clovis arrived here yesterday from some of the men at Camp Kearney en route to points east with uncertain final destination.

Clovis Camp Kearney

Draft Board Examines First Class Men For Fitness

The Selective Draft Board for this county reviews First Class men for fitness or unfitness. Eight of eighteen qualified. Attention turns to 3% ers as twenty five men prepare to train August fifth at Camp Cody New Mexico. The Current plans to publish accepted names tomorrow.

Thi County Camp Cody New Mexico

Rainfall Short of What Ranch Seeks at San Simon

Lige Merchant reports light showers at the San Simon ranch last night, falling short of the rainfall amount needed to aid the property.

Lige Merchant San Simon Ranch

Corporal Antoine Vial Awarded War Medal for Slaying German Raiders

With the French Armies on July 26 a farm near Lyons manned by Corporal Antoine Vial engaged a raid by seventy German soldiers and three officers. He killed seven of them including two officers before being wounded by a grenade. He returned fire and helped rout the raiders, leaving fifteen dead and several prisoners.

Antoine Vial Lyons Antoine Hisssailant

Allison couple delayed in Artesia plans

Mr and Mrs J F Allison of Carlabad Light and Power Co did not reach Artesia as planned due to business delays. They will depart tonight on the nine o'clock train and may proceed to their new home.

Mra J. F. Allison Artesia

Osteopathy Seeks Health Through Mechanical Correction

The Herald of Osteopathy notes disease arises from mechanical disorder in the body and that correcting such disorder is essential to lasting health. It cites palliative manipulations to regulate function and emphasizes hygienic measures and environmental and lifestyle factors in healing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Misa Ruby Saunders George M. Cooke H. P. Saunders Mint Frances Seay L. B. Merchant la Huerta Claude Farris i Joyce-Pruit John Plowman Madam Slowman J. L. Williams J. C. Queen L. H. Pate Selective Draft Board Deming George Slaughter the Beautiful Jane McClane Elizabeth Katherine Purdy Alameda Street J. D. Forehand N. M Safety First W. F. Milvain Por Insurance RH Automobile and Bonds America Eddy County Teachers Institute Honk Prasant Carlabad Light & Power Co Majestic Ranges Charter Oak Weber Wagons John Deere Pratt - Smith
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