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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
2
The Jar Flare is a biweekly student newspaper edited by James H. Curtis with Irvin Curry as exchange editor and Wilbur Crenwelge and Hal Betty as reporters. Advisor Mc Rtewart coordinates the staff including Lloyd Joiner and ae间.
The piece argues environment shapes behavior and heredity sets potential, urging Jal residents to join Civic Clean Up Week April 12 20. It praises municipal support with a truck and driver to improve the town and reduce pests, attributing civic effort to collective betterment.
Mr. Burke scheduled an all cast practice for the senior play on Monday March 31. The cast mistook the gathering for a birthday party honoring Beverly Jo Burke until she arrived and the event shifted to cake and cheers.
The Women’s Club met March 21 1947. Members reported mailing a UNRRA school supplies box to Europe March 16. A constitution revision committee was named with Mrs J M Whit worth chair. Nominations for officers were presented and preparations for a social event were announced. Mrs Blanch Calley urged organize cleanup week and club authorized steps for oiling and grading city streets. Refreshments served to 12 members and one guest.
The seventh grade elected new class officers. Barbara Dyer Craigen's Zella Ann Reed were named president and vice president with Pat Ramney secretary Ivnn Smith treasurer Jcelene Lori Ay Nepig smeariar Delors Te Teens and Miriam McDonald also listed.
On Thursday night April 3 Diven D Calloway hosted a bridge party. Mrs. Bill Fink won high score and Mrs. Wayne Pemens took second. Roland Chance claimed a prize for low scores. Cake ice cream and coffee were served by the hostess to a group including Shi K Wilene Byélett Zeek Kennemea te Figk Bryant and Okemos land and Mine.
The Just-A Mere Bridge Club met March 24 at Mrs. Howard McKay's home. D. F. Baer and Kenneth Davis attended. Davig won high score, Thompson took second, Baer earned the Hundred Honor prize. A jellied pineapple salad, sandwiches, and coffee were served. Easter eggs formed a centerpiece with lighted candles. The next meeting is April 7 at Mrs. E. M. Szhulze's home.
Bridal tea held Thursday March 27 in the home of Mrs Lida Moore honoring Mrs Howard Boles. Hostesses were Mrs Thelma Bowington Mrs Lida Moore and Mrs W T Peacock Jr. Guests included Mesdames Hager Bray Becham Bussey Martin Cochran Claiborne Tankersley Fellers Marshall Gillit Sims and Misses Hager Wray Humphreys Hon Carl Hulse Awalt Nell Fite among others. Gifts were sent by a long list of friends and relatives.
Mrs Warren Sweatt entertained guests at her El Paso Camp No 2 home with a Mexican dinner on a April evening. After dinner, several rounds of bridge were played with Mrs J D Calloway winning the high score prize. Attendees included Mesdames Wayne Bryant Willard Adams Zack Kennedy G M Shiplet O M Stewart Calloway and Miss Nell Fite.
Several members attended the O E S school of instruction on March 26 at Hobbs. They stayed for the Hobbs Chapter banquet and night meeting.
The Modern Grocery and Market has reopened after two weeks of remodeling. The store expanded one side and an end, added factory built shelves a new meat box and a glass front to refresh the market look.
A. L. Stover purchased the service station formerly operated by Homer Wade. The business will continue under the same management and practices. Stover previously ran the switchboard for El Paso Natural Gas Company at the Texas and New Mexico state line.
Mr. C. T. Thorn becomes production foreman for the Texas New Mexico Production Company arriving from Fort Stockton. He succeeds S. R. Lenning who transfers to Sundown. Thorn has an eighteen year old Ahughier who is a senior in Fort Stockton High School.
On Kid's Day Tuesday April 1 the seventh grade elected the best dressed boy and girl from their classes. Best dressed girl was Mrs Stewart and best dressed boy Jack Lindsey. Mrs Stewart expressed thanks and Jack said he was happy to be elected.
J L Black from New Kensington Pa argues true sportsmanship follows the Golden Rule. He warns against dirty play and cheating and urges players and spectators to treat opponents as they wish to be treated to ensure athletics benefit youth.
Jal High School commercial instructor Mrs. Hoyt Fellers notes merit examinations to be held April 26, 1947, with openings for secretary clerk stenographer senior stenographer principal clerk and claims clerk. Tests screen applicants to form ranked registers guiding hiring and promotions. Information available from Merit System Supervisor Santa Fe Box 989. Some seniors may take tests. Jal extends invitation to take exams locally.
Pat Seswezak celebrated his third birthday on March 20 at his Anderson Prichard Camp home. Attendees included Larry Palmer Cleuden Gay Don Claiborn Patay Judy Norton Mary Esta May kett. Cake and ice cream were served.
Mr and Mrs Pearson welcomed a baby boy reported by the local paper. The birth occurred in Kermit at 4 p.m. on a date listed as March 84, with the parents named and the family celebrating the arrival.
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