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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1918

Page

2

A Juvenile Birthday Party at North Canal Street

A pleasant party took place at Mr and Mrs L Perry on North Canal street to honor four year old Doris Perry. Eighteen children attended with tea room cake pink ice cream and home made candies. Guests included Virginia Yates Jack Martin Muriel Eva Clara and many others. Adults present included Mrs John Nevenger and Mrs Zimmerman. The little girl received several presents.

Virginia Yates Jack Martin Muriel Eva Clara Billy Hutchins Laurice Raymond Zimmerman Thelma Newenger Helen Claire Benson Londale Ruth Ralph Jimmie Zimmerman Lois Doris Perry Mins John Nevenger John H Fred R

Anniversary Praise from A Guest

A Guest wishes the hosts many more happy anniversaries, noting the cherished Koltting bag among items they hold dear. The message expresses warm admiration and blessing for the couple’s future celebrations.

Koltting Bag

Rainy spells ease before fair weekend in Roswell

Tonight and Saturday appear generally fair after a southeast rain this afternoon. Temperature should stay steady. Mr and Mrs Umfleet of Roswell visited yesterday and headed home last night. Mrs Umfleet met Mrs L W Arthur of Loving and revived memories from Monte Vista Colorado.

Mrs. Umfleet Roswell

Lumber selloff reshapes Carlsbad trade landscape

Kemp Lumber sold its Carlsbad holdings to Groves Lumber and Pecos Valley Lumber, each taking half. The price is undisclosed. A lawn social at the Methodist parsonage was postponed to Tuesday night due to damp weather. A five year old boy in Carlsbad underwent tonsil and adenoids surgery at home. Rain fell two hundredths of an inch by 7 am with showers likely to continue. Norman Riley, six, nearly lost sight after a burning lump of sulphur fell into his eye. A. B. Seder, former Carlsbad and Clovis school principal, resigned and moved to St Paul with his family.

Kemp Lumber Company Carlsbad Groves Lumber Company Pecos Valley Lumber Company Methodist Parsonage W. ©. Cargill Norman Mra. M. E. Riley A. BR. Seder Carlsbad Schools Clovis St. Paul Minnesota Mia. Seder Mr. Seder

May Day Tea for Red Cross at Mrs Hayes Home

A May day tea hosted by Mrs LL Hayes at Canyon Street on Friday May 10 from 3 to 6 pm features readings and music by local talent. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross and all are invited to attend. Mrs Sam B Smith underwent a serious operation at Sisters' sanitarium this morning and is reported to be improving. Mrs Jay Keebler, formerly of Carlsbad, is visiting town and maintains interests here and in the valley.

Mra LL BE. Hayes Canyon Street Red Cross Sam B. Smith Sisters’ Sanitarium Jay Keebler Carlsbad Keebler Kansas City

Osburn Announces Candidacy for Fifth District Judge

District Judge The Current announces Judson G. Osburn as a candidate for District Judge of the Fifth Judicial District in New Mexico, subject to Democratic primary action. D. Stennis Jr. also announces for the same nomination.

Judson G. Osburn Fifth Judicial District State of New Mexico Democratic Party D. Stennis, Jr KR. Brive

Distinct Judge Nounce for Fifth District Judge Post

The article profiles KR Brive as a candidate for District Judge of the Fifth District, outlining qualifications and campaign stance. Brive emphasizes courtroom experience and judicial independence in a bid to win the seat.

District Judge Candidate Withdraws From Fifth District

A district judge candidate in the Fifth Judicial District of New State renounces John Armstrong, subject to Democratic primary actions.

The Popcorn Stand And Fire Department Officers Meeting

A community note records a regular meeting at the Fire Hall with a large turnout. Election of officers for the department results in Chief Ed House, Assistant Chief Billy Matheson, Secretary Milton R. Smith, Treasurer Claude Nelson, and foremen including Arthur Crozier Walter Ralph and Bill Ohneman. The gathering ended with refreshments.

Ed House Billy Matheson Milton R. Smith Claude Nelson Arthur Crozier Kirkpatrick Walter Ralph Little Chemical Bill Ohneman

Protection Promises From Liberty Bonds and Casualty Co

An advertisement urges protection of salary against sickness and accident with Liberty Bonds and Savings Stampa via NATIONAL CASUALTY CO. G. R. Spencer as local agent. It also advertises first class mechanical repairs in blacksmithing woodwork and machine work at Chnemus Shops Can Fix It.

Liberty Bonds Savings Stampa National Casualty CO G. R. Spencer Chnemus

Eddy county candidates announced for Democratic primaries

The notice lists L. A. Swigart for re election County Commissioner precinct 1 and K. Mann for Commissioner precinct 2. Charles D.P. Partie for County Commissioner district 3 and Joe A. Clayton for Eddy county sheriff. A May 11 1918 primary is indicated with candidates including Guy A. Reed for Representative district 19 Eddy and Lea counties.

K. Mann Joe A. Clayton Eddy County Guy A. Reed Ninteenth New Mexico Eddy Lea

Livingston Seeks Reelection in Eddy and Lea Counties

Candidate for reelection to the State legislature, subject to the action of the voters of Eddy and Lea counties at the coming mares. Carl Livingston.

Eddy and Lea Mares Carl Livingston

Loving man announces candidacy for County Commissioner Third District

L. W. Arthur of Loving declares his bid for County Commissioner in the Third District, subject to voters’ will at the May primaries. He seeks the support of residents in the district and aims to represent local interests on the board.

Charles DP. Partie KR. E. Tucker L. W. Arthur Loving

Bargain Second Hand Cars At Cine Mus Shops

If you seek a first class second hand car visit Cine mus Shops Can Fix It for a bargain. They offer 15 cars to choose from and urge customers not to miss seeing them.

Cinemus

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Joyce-Pruit Company Oliver & Hines Frank William Smith John Armstrong State of New Postoffice L. A. Swigart
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