Jal rancher Hollis Scarborough declared insane by jury
A Winkler County jury took ten minutes to rule Hollis Scarborough of Jal is insane and to order confinement for care and treatment. The verdictalso named a guardian to manage the Scarborough estate. The sanity finding relates to a murder indictment tied to his father W. F. Scarborough. trial may wait until release from a mental hospital.
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Winkler County
Hollis Scarborough
Scarborough
Ision
District Court
W. F. Scarborough
Jesse E. Martin
Fort Worth
Arthur Lee Moore
Max Brewster
Bowlers Battle as Jal Defeats Eunice by 153 Pins
Jal's bowling team defeated Eunice by 153 pins in a Thursday match, snapping a prior loss at Eunice. The rivalry continues with Eunice challenging Jal to a rematch at Jal's home ground next Wednesday. Jal players include Jimmie Morgan, Buster Thompson, Eddie Hall, Raymond Stone, and Kenneth Parish.
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Jal
Eunice
Eunice Kewlers
Jar
Jimmie Morgan
Buster Thompson
Eddie Hall
Raymond Stone
Kenneth Parish
Rotary Club Gets Charter
The Rotary Club luncheon Tuesday confirmed that the club received its charter from International. The recently organized Fal Rotarians expressed pride in achieving this milestone. A city council motion from Monday night approved repairing the rough sections of Main Street where water mains cross, addressing hazards.
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Rotary Club
International
Monay
Completions And Locations Hold Neck and Neck In Jal
Four drilling sites balance activity with 19 wells in the Jal area this week. Anderson Prichard No 10 offshore 330 north and 1980 east, etc. Contl No 1A2 St 660 south 1980 east, spudding. Gulf No 2 Carr 1890 north 660 west section 10. Continued from page 1.
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Jal
Anderson & Prichard
E. Line
Drig 1798
Amerada Johnson
Anderson and Prichard
Blinbry
Sesw
Swne
Eline
Carr
Boy to Stand Trial On Postoffice Burglary Charges
A 14 year old boy on probation faces trial in Lovington for postoffice box thefts. The U S Commissioner will hear the case Thursday with Deputy Sheriff Elmen Turner escorting him. The report also notes city council action to improve police duties and enforcement.
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Lovington
U. S
Elmen Turner
Airline Road Connection Urged for Lea County Section
About 100 men sign a petition to Governor John E. Miles asking completion and paving of the Lea County portion of the east west highway. The route runs from Andrews Texas east of Eunice into New Mexico and toward Hobbs Carlsbad. The shorter road would cut travel to Dallas and bring Texas traffic into New Mexico.
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John E. Miles
Lea County
New Mexico
Eunice
Andrews
Lea
Fort Worth
Dallas
Bankhead
Texas
Carter Well Opens Pool In Jal Area
Carter Well completes this week in Jal area, flowing nine barrels per hour and opening a new pool. It sits a mile and a half NW of Olsen Drilling Company's Blinebury unit in section 29, near the NENE of section 24, with offsets set by Devonian Oil Company, Texas & Pacific Coal and Oil Company, Texas, and royalty owners in SWSE 19.
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Culberson
Irwin
Carter
Jal
Olsen Drilling Company
Blinebury U
Texas
City Council Motions Targets Unimproved Walks and Awnings
Final notice issued to locations not meeting ordinance specs. The Cabanola Beauty Shop The Grill Cafe and the Jenkins building named for required improvements.
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Cabanola Beauty Shop
Grill Cafe
Jenkins Building
Wink Man Fined After Attack on Jal Woman
A 25 year old Winkman was fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery after a reported rape of a 35 year old Jal woman. The case saw charges lowered due to lack of evidence, and the woman sought hospital treatment for injuries. Also noted, Lea County Gas Company delayed gas line work with plans to resume soon.
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Winkman
Kermit
Jal
Justice of the Peace
Peter Bish
Lea County Gas Company
R. L. Petty
Work Produces Splashes for Jal Boys at Wink Pool
Fourteen Jal boys, invited by the Civic Club, worked early to earn a swim. L. V. Hadley delivered the ride when the school bus failed to appear, and the group enjoyed a long aquatics session at Wink pool from morning until four p.m. The boys returned home tired and satisfied, hungry for another outing.
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Jal
Civic Club
Brooks
L. V. Hadley
Mayor Seeks Fair Trial for City Garbage Plan
The City Council discussed the garbage ordinance amid criticism and charity for work by the Civic Club. Mayor H. H. McAlister said the system is a trial method not a money making scheme and urged citizen cooperation to fund the collector and ensure proper service.
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H. H. McAlister
Civic Club
Jal
Rex Schedules Appreciation Week at The Rex Theatre
The Rex Theatre announces a week long appreciation period from Sunday to August 29 featuring its best and newest pictures. Attractions include Union Pacific Cafe Society Maisie a money back guarantee picture Three Musketeers and Big Town Czar. The city council repealed a double ordinance and restored the older law with fines up to fifty dollars and potential jail time. Kelly Nevil returned from a short vacation.
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Rex Theatre
Union Pacific
Maisie
Three Musketeers
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Cros
N Line
E Line
Council
Roy Bacus
Wink Man
Fowler Hair
Kelly Nevil
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