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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
2
A party at El Paso camp celebrated Colon el Peter Bish receiving a commission and seal from Governor John E. Miles naming him Colonel Aide de Camp of the National Guard of New Mexico. The report also notes a radio concert in Clovis and local club performances with light humor and local anecdotes.
Mrs Homer Johnson returned this week from Strawn where she had been visiting relatives.
Ladies of the W M S of the Methodist Church in Clovis met Monday afternoon and heard Mrs Walter Pendleton report on the Women’s Workers Conference. Flora Farnsworth led a discussion from the Mission News Bulletin and Mrs J M Hail gave the devotion. A short business meeting was held before adjournment.
Rev. C. Y. Butler and church members attended district conference in Odessa. Butler read a year end report on church accomplishments. Attendees included Mrs. Walter Pendleton Mrs. Ray Wadsworth Mrs. Flora Farnsworth Mrs. George Davis and Mr. J. B. Gray Fowler Hair and Mrs. Floyd Stewart. Mrs. Butler joined the group after visiting her mother in San Angelo.
A birthday party was given for Carolyn Jean Glanton on her fifth birthday by her aunt Mrs Wilson of Wilson's Boarding House. Ice cream and cake were served to the guests. Mrs Riley Cleveland, visiting from Hobbs, came to Jal Monday and will stay through Thursday.
The fieldboard lists numerous drillings and spudings across sections 33 to 28 in 24s to 37e, with depths from 1,980 to 8,537 feet and several new locations including Anderson and Pritchard No. 7 Wells and Weiner No. 4 Smith. Completions show Culbertson Irwin Henry No 5 at 3,825 feet producing 127 barrels daily, and Richmond Drilling No. 2-A State at 3,414 feet producing 20 barrels in four hours. Meanwhile Mrs. Roslee Malcolm of Jal visited her ill daughter Mrs. Gallagher in Grandfalls.
Mr and Mrs Roger Van Bramer and the Alton Weavers were visited over the weekend by their parents.
Mr and Mrs J D McClintock undertake a home improvement project to add a Spanish styled front and stucco finish to their house. The plan focuses on an exterior remodel to enhance curb appeal.
Mrs L J Calley and Mrs Ira Yates hosted a linen shower for bride to be Mrs K B Walker nee Louise Creed in the homemaking building attended by friends from nearby towns. Cake and sandwiches were served and a program followed.
Manning and Martin shifted their crews back to Wyoming after finishing contracts locally. The move follows completion of work in the area and signals a regrouping for the drilling firms in the region.
Bill Lunsford of the Richmond Drilling Company had dental work done in Kermit this week. Jack Pharis sought treatment at Community Hospital after injuring his fingertip.
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