11 Apr 1940
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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
1
Odd Fellows met Monday night to plan the grand opening and dedication of their new lodge hall on April 22. They invite six lodges to attend and promise a free barbecue with all trimmings in what may be one of the largest OOF gatherings of the year. Hobbs lodge will perform degrees work.
Jal Rotary members plan to travel to Albuquerque for the state convention with Malcolm Madera J L Burke and Johnnie Connell among those attending. Other notes mention a boxing accident involving Joe Green and family and several local residents traveling or recovering from injuries and illnesses.
Superintendent J. L. Burke reported at budget hearings in Lovington that Lee County schools will face a total reduction of $20,000 this year. Hobbs schools drop from $119,650 to $177,650, a $2,000 cut, leaving the district master schools with an $18,000 decrease. Transportation funds may be moved to street charges but county maintenance monies remain below last year.
V H Gourley, a war veteran and former Malliburton employee, died in Hobbs on Wednesday and will be buried Friday at 2 30 p m at Carpenter Funeral Home. He is survived by sister Mrs W M Spratt, former Phillips vital superintendent transferred recently to Goldsmith.
A list of oil and gas well operations shows 14 wells with drilling depths and completions. Entries include Western Gas No 1-B Center No 8-A-20 Jack and Gulf No 2 Woolworth among numerous operators and sections in 35s to 37e.
The Junior Class of Jal High School invites the public to the annual Junior Play The Blundering Herd. Cast begs not to be called idiots. Scene set in the romantic West with realistic characters. Time April 18 at 7 p.m. Place High School Gym. Prices: adults 35 cents students 15 cents grade school 10 cents.
Twelve towns were represented at a Hobbs meeting where the Texas New Mexico Pilots Association formed. B F Hines of Hobbs and Malcolm Madera of Jal were named temporary president and secretary, respectively, with a slate of temporary directors from across New Mexico and Texas.
Delegates from this district will attend the district conference of Methodist Churches to be held in Carlsbad on Monday and Tuesday. Local delegates have been appointed to attend the event.
Fal Country Club reports progress on a new course with fencing finished and greens and fairways partly built. Twenty members exist now with a $25 membership fee hoped to attract more players and fund a clubhouse, with a tournament planned once practice begins.
Mrs. Clarence Roach started the 1940 census Monday and reported cooperation from residents as she collects required information. L. J. Cauley assists in the area, having handled camps and ranches but illness delayed his return to work.
Mesdames Pendleton Bradford O'Brien Davis and Mrs Leever returned from Slovis where they attended a Methodist Womens Missionary conference this week. They reported an interesting conference and a report was read by the group.
El Paso Natural Gas Company's new gasoline plant shows rapid progress with the light plant running and boilers firing. Operators say units will be in operation by Monday and expect full operation within a month.
A Mason’s Club organized Friday night at the Methodist Church with twelve men attending. W. E F. Edwards of Hobbs Lodge acted as secretary. Temporary officers include John Benton as president and John Cornell as acting secretary. Next meeting set to finalize plans and elect permanent officers.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lloyd announce the birth of a ten and one fourth pound daughter born Tuesday morning. Lloyd operates the Cosden Service Station. Also noted: M. L. Dooley ill with influenza. B. F. Norton visited parents in Clovis. Kate McKeown visited family. L. J. Calley ill. Pat Gladden spent Sunday at Goldsmith with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barnett. a group trip by Homer Wade and J. M. Whitworth clan to San Angelo Eldorado and Sonora. shopping in Hobbs by Mrs. J. M. Hhitworth and Rack Ward.
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