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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
Local residents Mr and Mrs Rom Holt attend the chautauqua while Dr M E B Puckett and wife travel from Hope to join. Several locals visit Artesia and Roswell. Mrs D G Grantham recovers from tonsillitis. A large First Communion class is planned at the Catholic church next Sunday at 7 AM.
Mrs. Boyd, once a Carlabad schoolteacher and currently teaching in Arizona, arrived yesterday and will visit friends a few days. She awaits Miss Effie V. Hart, teaching in Roswell, and the two ladies plan to spend their summer vacation together.
The local Woodmen of the World camp announces a Sunday unveiling ceremony at the city cemetery over J A Pond's grave. Services will be held early in the afternoon to allow attendees to return for chautauqua tent services.
Fred Schermeyer from Queen joins the Mountain Boys who delivered steers yesterday. He recently sold holdings to Mrs. Ollie Thayer and planned to leave, but chose to stay and now works for the Thayer interests.
Mrs. Mary Dow mother of Hon. Robi C Dow visits old friends in town. She lived here many years before Sheriff Dow’s death and afterward, and is well known to long time residents. Her home is now in Miami Florida.
A straw suitcase containing ladies clothing was found between the hospital and town. It bears the owner's name on a writing tablet inside. The finder may return it to the rent office for a reward.
A brief election note from Job A Clayton extends gratitude to supporters for their favors and backing during the recent campaign, signed as a friend.
A letter from Victor B. Laude of the 649th Aero Supply Squadron in France describes Mothers Day plans, camp life, and duties at a new aviation base. He notes Chinese laborers from India China, recent transfers, meals, river scenery, and hopes to visit Aunt Camille near Beranton when possible.
The excerpt describes soldiers enjoying better meals in France than Morrison, receiving "seconds" and multiple mail letters, and noting mail follows them across France. It mentions the Lucas family traveling from their ranch near Roswell, with Danna Bess Lucas advancing in school and reading newspapers eagerly.
Emil Riley underwent an operation for the removal of tonsils and adenoids at a local surgeon's office on Tuesday.
Local fighting has quieted in Flanders and Picardy while heavy artillery remains active across the Arras front. Intense bombardment continues north of Kemmet and around the Somme from Albert to Avre as German forces prepare for likely strikes when opportune.
Carlsbad Light & Power Co announces a temporary outage as its crown wheel breaks and emergency gear requires days to repair. They urge support for Crystal ice from a known company with profits aiding the Red Cross, and pledge return to normal operations and coupon redemption at fifty cents per hundred pounds once machinery resumes.
The Hick the Kaiser Club announces its latest member Miss Jeanette Wertheim born early this morning at four and a half hours old. Her father says she can yell for the government and she is now four members in good standing with dues paid up. Hurrah for Miss Jean.
Washington orders discontinue raffles to raise funds for the Ad Cross. A car donated by Mr. J. W. Arthur was part of the campaign but the raffle is now abandoned by the campaign committee.
Littleine Walton of Hope underwent an operation at Sisters' Sanitarium yesterday for removal of tonsils and adenoids. She is getting along all right at this time.
John Plowman and Mr Henderson, both from near Malaga, are in town today visiting their respective homes and family.
William Reed, who has been in Roswell for No MM. 1, returned yesterday and completed the year with high marks, exempting him from final exams. Mrs Hatfield is ill in Malaga and a trained nurse, Mine Henderson, is assisting. Mrs Hatfield shows slight improvement today.
In a sales notice the Onne wus Shops promote a first close second hang car sale with 15 cars to choose from. The ad urges buyers not to miss the bargains and hints at standard features and low prices.
A brief ad announces a bungalow for rent and provides a contact phone number 236 and a call to reach W. J. Barber at his residence for details.
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