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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary newspaper masthead shows William H Mullane as editor and manager. Publication details indicate daily issue from Carlsbad Printing Company with AP affiliation and post office entry in 1917, but text is incomplete and lacks a complete event.
Local notes describe community efforts in Lovington and Carlsbad to boost visitor appeal and business through festival plans and annual events. Weather dampened a rural school party yet teachers McClelland and Mackay organized a Sunday gathering, raising funds for Red Cross, while showcasing a thriving school garden and spotless, welcoming classrooms.
In Mr Pratt's absence the Scouts' charge rests with Mr Lowry. Evening meetings occur in the Presbyterian church chapel for the Present. This Saturday the monthly task will be presented by Mr McLenathen who will cover boys opportunities related to the great war and is expected to be enlightening.
Rain arrived in Knowles last Saturday night and lingered until Sunday morning, easing trade as stockmen plan moves north or west. Local figures including Judge Smith and Capt. Stephens from Radford interests visited, while mules and horses are sought by Major Sam Larramore. Roads remain rough from sand, affecting heavy wagons.
A protracted meeting led by Reverend Dillard closed last Sunday night with dinners served on the ground service morning and evening and baptismal services in the Coleman tank. Attendance was strong with about fourteen additions to the church.
Local notes report Dan Clay and families moving cattle to a Santa Fe ranch near Elkins New Mexico with inspections in Mountainair Estancia areas. Town events include WOC TV program on courthouse lawn and a Loyal Temperance Legion rally urging a temperance mayor with speeches by Rev A C Bell Rev H W Lowry and a closing collection.
The morning sermon at the Presbyterian church will discuss The Personal Quality and the evening sermon will address The Children of God.
Mr and Mrs M B Riley express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness words and floral offerings during the illness and death of their daughter Mary Alice Riley.
Two rooms available for light housekeeping. Inquire at Mrs. J. J. Boals, phone 187.
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