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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1917

Page

3

Local notes from town as residents adjust and move

Dave Gordon guests with Metropoli tan. Moore family at A C Heard home while repairs proceed. Mrs E P Ruyne returns from Albuquerque with the Major. W H M Society sells aprons at Thorne's on Nov 3. Mrs Mattie Beeman visits Minnesota and Missouri relatives. Moritz the painter praised for car repairs and fountain duties. Luk joins Pecos Valley Lumber Co heading to Carlsbad for winter. Skinny Barber to work for E R Roach of Amarillo as wholesale salesman. Knovt Krell activity noted.

James StokesImproved After Illness Report

James Stokes, previously critically ill with acute indigestion, is reported better today. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Carlabad Council of Defense will meet at the courthouse Friday at three o'clock. all women are members.

James Stokes Carlabad Council of Defense Court House

Church Activities and Scout Hike Planned for Weekend

The Christian church offers morning worship The Risen Christ and evening Chalk Talk Sermon on Sunday October 21 The Presbyterian church will observe the Lord's Supper next Sunday with evening sermon on The Self Manifesting The Scouts plan a Saturday hike leaving the Presbyterian church at six thirty AM for Dark Canyon Wells each boy supplies his own breakfast and returns later at the end of the trek

The Christian Church Christ Presbyterian Church Wells

Mrs Parris Visits Son In Hoenwald Tennessee

Mrs W Parris of Hoenwald Tennessee arrived yesterday for an extended visit with her son Superintendent W A Poore who serves in the town.

W. Parris Hoenwald, Tennessee W. A. Poore

Beals and Cocanougher Look for Pasture Southward

Walter Beals, foreman for the 1 ranch, and Clyde Cocanougher arrived this morning. They plan to travel south this afternoon in search of pasture for cattle, believing there is grass down there.

Walter Beals Clyde Cocanougher Mr. Beals

Mrs Gray welcomes baby Mabel Elizabeth

Mrs Jack card, recently at Eddy County Hospital, plans a brief visit with sister and mother Mrs Tom Gray at the C D Rickman home. She will bring along her newborn daughter Mabel Elizabeth, whom Mr and Mrs Gray proudly call the little grand lady. The Current notes the late announcement.

Jack Card Eddy County Hospital Tom Gray C. D. Rickman Mabel Elizabeth

New Pharmacist for The Star

A. D. Lodback of Albuquerque arrived yesterday to take the position left by W. L. Barber. Lodback comes well recommended and is expected to fill the post creditably.

A.D. Lodback Albuquerque W. L. Barber

Red Cross Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Young women who work as salesladies teachers and stenographers organize a Red Cross meeting for Monday evenings to begin at 7 15 sharp all interested urged to attend on hand

Red Cross

Plumbing shop founders move to Pratt-Smith Hardware

Riley and Nelson sold their fixtures to Pratt-Smith Hardware Company. Mr Riley becomes a longtime plumber there. Evening Current urges readers to read the paper for early news.

Riley Nelson Pratt-Smith Hardware Company

Woman's Club Meeting Plans Support for Soldiers

A Woman's Club gathering at Mrs. Geo M Brint home discussed American literature before 1870 and a loan art exhibit due soon. Members agreed to buy a Liberty bond, donate books to soldiers, and turn the bulletin board over to the Red Cross finance committee. Next meeting set for Mrs. Hemenway's home on October 30.

Woman's Club Geo. M. Brint Way Ford Finance Committee The Red Cross

County official reviews west side road project plans

Exldy County Road Commissioner C W Davidson visited yesterday to discuss the west side road proposal. He will meet government engineer L J Charles in Roswell Friday to decide timing and funding, aiming to secure federal aid or county funds for minor improvements to make the road passable to Lakewood.

Exldy County C W. Davidson L. J. Charles Roswell Rocky Lakewood

Doctor Foote and Elliott Visit Bates for Dinner

Dr. Foote of Ft. Stockton and R. W. Elliott visited yesterday arriving by auto and being hosted at twelve o'clock dinner. They planned to travel to the lower valley where Dr. Foote owns a farm and Elliott may consider purchasing.

Dr. Foote Ft. Stockton R. W. Elliott Bates

Malaya Association Plans Parade Near Future

The tomeert Sehoat Aounciation announced plans for a forthcoming event in Malaya. Officials say a parade and related preparations will occur soon with community participation.

Tomeert Sehoat Malaya

Hartehors Trip to Wynoka Sparks Local News

Mrs John Hartehors and her husband traveled to Wynoka Oklahoma on a leisure trip. Report notes their husband wife pairing and the couple’s outing attracted local attention and led to brief news coverage.

Mra John Hartehors Wynoka Oklahoma

Your Poultry Surprise for New Methodist Minister

A group gathered at the race store for a social evening in honor of Rev. who recently joined the Methodist church. Attendees brought pounds of poultry, shared refreshments, and enjoyed a pleasant, informal social, getting acquainted in the process.

Saga

Notice of early closing for film screening

The undersigned firms will close at 7 45 PM Saturday so employees may see Birth of A Nation. Joyce Pluit Co and Peoples Mercantile Co. Mrs Hughes near Otis are mentioned in this notice.

Joyce-Pluit CO Peoples Mercantile CO

Eddy County Farm and Live Stock Association Meet

The Eddy County Farm and Live Stock Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting at the Carlsbad Court House on Monday November fifth. Prominent speakers include Ralph C. Ely and a State Council of Defense representative. topics cover war impact, drug control, crop production, and association affairs. An election of officers will be held and further business discussed.

Eddy County Farm and Live Stock Improvement Association Court House Carlsbad Ralph C. Ely Hoover New Mexico State Council of Defense State Agricultura

Community groups plan parade music in town

Mrs Ralphie leads Vanielie Ghee tesie in W207 parade. The Glee club and town choirs unite to boost the event. Volunteers urged. committees arrange additional music to be announced later.

Ralphie Vanielie Aiffir Tirches

Local citizens invest Liberty bonds in wartime show of patriotism

Four individuals purchase Liberty bonds today as a display of support. F Barrell buys an 8500 bond, Lamb Loughtings a 100 bond, Jet Jordan a 160 bond for his wife, and G W Brantley invests 50 for his son John Draper Brantley. Citizens rally to back the Kaiser’s defeat.

F. Barrell Cowman Ha. Lamb Lought Jet Jordan G. W. Brantley John Draper Brantley Kaiser

For Sale Arizona Property in Blackwater area

For sale or trade is property described as the sale and as 2 of southwest of section 28 township 27 range. Includes house, well and mill, fenced, located at Are PLAKE, Blackwater, Arizona.

Arizona Blackwater

Roswell Doctor Schedules Carlsbad Clinic Dates

Dr. D. D. Swearingin of Roswell New Mexico, eye ear nose and throat specialist, will be in Carlsbad at Dr. Lauer's office on the 8th 9th and 16th of the month for consultations and fittings.

D. D. Swearingin Roswell N. Mex Carlsbad

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Dave Gordon W. A. Moore A. C. Heard E. P. Ruyne Moiay W. H. M. Society of the ME. Church Thorne's Mattie Beeman W. Beeman Pine Texas Minnouri Mixa Johnaton Jayue Moritz Crozier Luk Pecos Valley Lumber Co City Beautiful Mr. Barber E. R. Roach Amarillo Leslie Depot Treewaring the Sweet Shop Bitting the Star W. R. Stubbs Lawrence Kanaas Hatel D Ranch Walker Roawell Art Marion Walar D. Jackson the Public Utilities CO
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