01 Aug 1940
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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1940
Page
1
Carrikertures notes the Jal High School board will decide the new football coach as part of a broader view on education. The piece highlights that a coach should inspire in the classroom as well as on the field, stressing the value of teaching boys to play well and learn discipline.
A fragment recalls Frank Knight lamenting burned mesquite on a gold course last Saturday and a Naval ship's commanding officer golfing with the chaplain. The tale notes his murmured wish to avoid paying and a grassy death from a single spit during that afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Mack Cooper announce the birth of a ten pound son born Saturday morning The child is named Thomas Samuel Both mother and baby are doing nicely.
A Jal city special council meeting is set for 7 30 this evening to hire a water department clerk replacing Mrs Francis Shaw who recently resigned. The agenda includes talks with New Mexico Electric Company about street lights and possible electric rate reductions for the city. Mayor A H Adams notes no new state budget approval information yet despite an audit by J D Hannah assistant to the state comptroller. The regular meeting next week will cover routine city business.
Lt Governor James Murray said he is inclined to run for governor after petitions from friends prompted consideration. Petitions circulated in 28 of 30 counties support his candidacy. Murray has led Lea County Democratic politics and remains a prominent figure in regional circles.
Officers of the Rotary International Club hold a district assembly in Almogordo Tuesday and Wednesday with Jal attendees Hugh Steen John Connell I L Burke and others. Dr Joel Wright of Alpine Texas presides Matt Hangas leads the club with C N Chappell as secretary a White Sands picnic plan provides entertainment for visitors.
A son weighing eight pounds was born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Courtney. The happy infant is named Donnie Paul and both mother and child are reported in fine health. Local visitors and travel details follow in brief notices.
Mayor A H Adams urges all Jat residents to license dogs or risk impoundment. Unlicensed dogs face 72 hour grace before seizure, impounding, or sale. Fees: male $1, female $2, spayed female $1.50. licenses from City Clerk Bailey or Chief of Police.
A community sing is planned at the First Baptist Church Sunday at 2 30 p m with Lee Robinson as leader. Quartets from Hobbs and Kermit will join the event. New hymnals have been ordered and will arrive Saturday. advertising has been sold and books will be ready for use.
H. B. Reeves was given the first initiatory degree into the Odd Fellows at their meeting last Monday at 7 30 p m A regular meeting followed the initiation.
County Juvenile Delinquency head Robert Feldhammer spoke to the Rotary Club about welfare work juvenile correction and delinquency. Hobbs guests included Jack Maddox John ODonnell and Jack Camp with Bill Smith of Jal attending. J L Burke led the program.
Twenty golfers joined a Jal Country Club cleanup last Saturday. Mesquite near the fairways was burned and repairs made to improve the course. The course is now in fine shape and future tournament plans with other clubs are being contemplated. J. M. Whitworth, secretary, said refreshments from Acme Lumber Company were served after match play and individual contests.
Mr. and Mrs Olen Elliott came back to Jal after several weeks of vacationing in California. Mr. and Mrs Bud Cunningham of the Humble Camp also returned home from their vacation this week.
Mrs Mabel Nelson and Mrs W B McCargo visited in Kermit over the weekend while attending Sul Ross at Alpine for the last term of summer school.
Jal School Board meets tonight at 7 30 to select a new football coach from three applicants. Superintendent J L Burke notes seven states are represented in the field Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Colorado Arizona Texas and New Mexico. The board will also set the upcoming school year dates vacations and holidays with official announcements next week.
Four Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster John M. Eddy will embark on a 150 mile auto tour of New Mexico. They will visit Taos and Santa Fe cliff dwellings pueblos Indian villages and pottery and silversmith shops. A three day stop in Gallup for Indian dances precedes Alamogordo return.
The Speakers Club plans an outdoor lawn party for 7 30 p m at the New Mexico Electric Service Company grounds. Sponsored by the losing Blues team, the event honors a drive for new members conducted over the past two months. The losers will provide entertainment, arrange logistics, and supply food. Admission is fifty cents per person.
Mrs Ollie Ely and daughter Juanita traveled with J A Chapman of Sterling City and Judge D I Durham of San Angelo for business visits this week in Monahans and Pecos Texas.
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