Local News From Carlsbad: Families in Transit and News
Mrs. Frank Moore and daughter Edith Lee left for San Francisco where Frank works in ship yards. Edith Rule and Mrs. Craddock Rule await them there after leaving La Jolla last Tuesday. J. D. Williams and wife from Big Springs Texas visited, lodging at the Metropolitan hotel while seeking a location. Santa Fe Agent Wilson and wife left for Pecos following word of their son-in-law’s critical condition. Mrs. C. C. Merrifield’s serious operation at Providence Hospital in El Paso is reported as progressing well. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Wells in San Francisco. Mrs. Wells is remembered as Miss Jim Penny of Carlsbad. Helen Esther Wells hopes to grow into a fine woman like her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Edith Lee
San Francisco
Frank
J. D. Williams
Big Springs
Texas
Mrs. Reed
Metropolitan Hotel
Santa Fe
Wilson
Pecos
Mra. C
Carlsbad
John Wells
Mie
Lee McLain
Miss Ruby
Douglass
Arizona
Mia
McLaine
Joe
Bert
W. L. McDonald
Giles Whitworth
Roswell
Merle Bales
Verla Whitworth
Artesia
Willard Hates
Panama
Lakewood
I. McAleer
Mins Mabel
A. C. Crozier
T. G. Low
Jim Howell
Furay
J. JL. Pate
JW. Davron
George Wilcox
Barney Hopkins
Barney
Albert Givan Heads to Roswell Conference
Albert Givan departed last night for a one day stay in Roswell to attend the conference session at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Givan
Roswell
Seasion
Meeting of the C W B OM to be held at Mrs Duggan Rick man home
The C W B OM business meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 3 o clock at Mrs Duggan Rick man home with a fine program prepared and all members urged to attend. Mrs Walter Craft and her children left for Pecos to dine with Mr Craft husband and father. a wife told Mrs Craft her husband would be in Pecos today but gave no details on his route or length of stay.
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Duggan Rickman
Walter Craft
Pecos
Local visitors and travel amid town engagements
Miss Ade Gordon arrives for Last Chance visit to relatives and shopping. Mitchell from Roswell stays through Wednesday. J. J. Kircher leaves for Red Bluff and vicinity planning to be away through Sunday. Mrs. Geo H. Givan and Mrs. F. B. Littl depart for Roswell to attend the conference, intending to remain over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade Gordon
J. J. Kircher
Red Bluff
Vicinity
Geo. H. Givan
F. BE. Littl
Roswell
Mrs Blanche Kaiser Becomes Mrs Blanche Dewe Through Court
Mrs Blanche Kaiser has petitioned to change her name to Mrs Blanche Dewe and the court granted the request after proper formalities were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Kaiser
Blanche Dewe
Carlsbad worker seeks steady job to move family for schooling
J. WK. DeArcy, long in Carlsbad with the Lights & Tower company, left yesterday for home in the mountains. He hopes to soon find steady work in Carlsbad and move his family so the children may attend the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. WK. DeArcy
Carlsbad
Carlsbad Lights & Tower Company
Surprise silver gift for Major and Mrs Smith’s baby arrives
A San Antonio home letter from Mrs Dean Smith describes the return of Mrs Grantham to the city. Officers of the squadron where Major Smith is chief instructor presented a silver piece engraved with Major and Mrs Smith’s baby daughter Dorothy Camille and the presentation date. The gift pleased the young parents and will gain sentimental value as the child grows.
Quiet Wedding in Carlsbad Hotel Crawford Parlor
Rupert Ezell and Misa Ruth Billingales wed in Hotel Crawford parlors with Rev H W Lowry officiating. Ezell, born and educated in Carlsbad, graduates of class of 1908, will soon report for Camp Cody. Billingales from Deming New Mexico. Witnesses were Jod E. Wilson of Roswell and Mise Gertrude Espinosa of State College.
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Hotel Crawford
Rupert Ezell
Misa Ruth Billingales
H. W. Lowry
Carlsbad
Camp Cody
Mra. Exell
Deming
New Mexico
Ecood
Rupert Frell
Jod E. Wilson
Roswell
Mise Gertrude Espinosa
State College
Liberty loan drive forms three sales teams
George Beckett named Kent salesman for Carlabad precinct and began selling bonds. Three teams were appointed at a morning meeting. Team 1 led by H L Halley includes Braden, Smith, Oliver, Wyilliams and Ryan. Team 2 led by Roy Waller includes Allen, Ivantley, Sikes, Reeves and Cooke. Team 3 led by Howard Prater includes Dick tt Horne, James, Gamel, McAdoo, Snow. They will divide precincts to cover all potential buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beckett
Kent
Carlabad
Hk. L. Halley
H.L Braden
Mo RR
Smith
J. Oliver
W. BE
Geo. Ivantley
C. C. Sikes
Tom Reeves
Geo. M. Cooke
Howard Prater
BE. Dicktt
Horne
Ho B. James
J. W Gamel
G. L. McAdoo
F. G. Snow
Laundry Payment Required Upon Delivery At Door
Laundry must be paid for when delivered at the door or otherwise returned to the store and called for. 14-284 MKS, RALPH.
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Ralph
Cotton gin idle this week as cotton opens slowly
The cotton gin remains in splendid shape though not running this week as cotton opens slowly. Despite the pause, the facility reports twelve bales ahead of the same run date last year, reflecting improved early progress.
Cattle Buyer Cary Thompson Visits Town
Cary Thompson, cattle buyer who ranches between here and Van Horn, Texas, is in town today to conduct business and inspect stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Thompson
Hhere
van Horn
Texas
Mrs Jack Horne Visited Angelen With Buell Family
Mrs. Jack Horne is in Angelen Texas visiting the home of her parents Mr and Mrs T A Buell. The stay brings together the Horne and Buell families in the town.
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Jack Horne
City
T. A. Buell
Angelen
Texas
Margaret Eline Webber Arrives in Carlsbad Family News
Friends in Carlsbad announce the arrival of Margaret Eline Webber born September 27 to her parents Mr and Mrs W G Webber. She weighs seven and a half pounds. Mrs Webber is sister of Mrs John W Armstrong and has visited Carlsbad. Best wishes are being sent to all parties involved.
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Carlsbad
Margaret Eline
Webber
W. G. Webber
John W. Armstrong
Recruits Farewell Furloughs Before Returning to Service
Jim Purcell left yesterday morning for San Diego with most of Eday county naval recruits. He had an ice furlough with home folks but regrets returning to service. Richard Wentaway departs for the same school next Saturday and Huling Ascery’s furlough is extended while he recovers from measles since returning to Carlsbad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Purcell
San Diego
Eday County Naval
Jim
Uncle Sam
Richard Wentaway
Huling Ascery
Carlsbad
No quarter for the Hun every quarter for Uncle Sam
War bond and thrift stamp drive urged as citizens rally to support the war effort. Campaign emphasizes buying thrift stamps to fund military needs and boost national morale. Local organizers note participation boosts victory plans and binds communities to the home front.
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The
Uncle Sam
Lost seven jewel Elgin open face watch report
A lost timepiece is listed with seven jewels and an open face design from Elgin. It features a nickel case and carries case number 1401085 and contact number 595-7666 attributed to Lige Mitchell.
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Jewel
Elgin
Lige Mitchell
Republican State Ticket Listed by Santa Fe Convention
Special to Evening Current Santa Fe October 4 Republicans at the convention announce a state ticket headed by United States Senator Fall Governor Larragola Representative Hernandez Supreme Court Herbert Reynolds Secretary of State Manuel Martinez Auditor Scholle Warner Treasurer R D Sargent Attorney General Charles W Strong State Land Commissioner Nelson Field Corporation Commissioner O M Luna and Eh Hunter of Hope. Childe Wright returned from Akansas with wheat crop efforts and visited Clovie with Mr and Mrs Jeff Roberts.
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Santa Fe
N. M
United States
Fall
Larragola
Hernandez Supreme Court
Herbert FP. Reynold
Manuel Martinez
Union County
Scholle Warner
Rd. D. Sargent
Rio Arriba
Charles W. Strong
Mora County
Nelson Field
Socorro
0. M Luna
Valencia County
Childe Wright
Akansis
Mra
Wright
Clovie
Jeff Roberts
War relief train to visit Carlsbad on Oct 16
The Eleventh district Liberty Loan unit brings a war relief train to Carlsbad Wednesday October 16 from 3 PM to 3 15 PM. Four cars transport a French seventy five aerial torpedo depth bomb trench mortar and other relief exhibits with a sleeping car for speakers and an automobile car for small relief aids. News note encourages all Eddy county residents to attend this public exhibit.
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Liberty Loan Organization
Eleventh District
Carlsbad
Eddy County
Regular W W T U Meeting Program at Methodist Church
The program for the regular business and social meeting of the WW T U is listed. The gathering is at the Methodist church next Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock. All interested are invited to attend.
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T. U
Methodist Church
Vaper
Mosgere Ray Kirkpatrick
Reading
Mere
Hamilton
W. Db. Moody Voper
H. W. Lowry
Dibble Clark
Asbury Moore
Thrift Stamp Quarter Remains in Memory
A fleeting reference recalls the quarter moment for a Thrift Stamp drive, underscoring its role in wartime savings. The note hints at collective effort, reminding readers of the small coin’s contribution to national fundraising.
For Sale: 12 Section Texas Ranch With Water And Stock
For sale a 12 section ranch in Texas with good frogs and water. Partly stocked with fat cattle and a large calf crop. 1919 bargain. Address Rancher, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
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Texas
Carlsbad
New Mex
Death of Walter C Mitchell Reported From Camp Dix New Jersey
Lige Mitchell of Carlsbad received a telegram last night announcing the death of his brother Walter C Mitchell at Camp Dix New Jersey. Walter died at 6 15 pm and burial arrangements will be made, with plans to ship the body to Carlsbad for interment beside their parents. Walter was 22, and two sisters and several brothers are mentioned among survivors. another brother is with his command Somewhere in France. A sister lives in Seeley California and the body is expected to reach Carlsbad in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klige Mitchell
Walter C. Mitchell
Camp Dix
New Jersey
Carlabad
Oet
Mitchell
Carlsbad
Walter
G. Stephens
Camp Cody
C Dix
Dave
France
Ross
Oriental
Will Pool
Seeley
California
Lige Mitchell
City
Carlevad
Lakewood People and Visitors Keep Busy in Nearby Towns
Lakewood locals and families travel to Carlsbad Artesia Roswell and Douglas Arizona for shows visits and work shifts. Residents like McDonald Whitworth Fanning and Pate families are noted with attendance at a Carlsbad show and a County Hospital birth.
If Its Job Printing Tell the Current and Theyll Do the Rest
An advertisement urges readers to contact the Current for job printing needs. It promises full service handling from initial design to final production. The copy emphasizes reliable turnaround and professional results for various print projects.
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RTY
Eh Hunter
Hope
Reg
Palace Hotel
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