17 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
2
The Jal publication in Lea County New Mexico appears weekly every Thursday under the Long Publications imprint, serving the local community with periodical issues.
A high school senior defends dancing against church leaders and a critic who calls it sinful. She argues dancing fosters joy, cites personal conflict with hypocrisy, and notes she still dances despite family and church tensions, with trips to nearby towns for dances.
A mixed clipping discusses Sabbath origins and shifts in worship days, then moves to local social notes. It mentions Mr and Mrs Bernard Smith and others visiting Hobbs on business, plus several Texas locals visiting relatives and planning trips to Arizona. A reader voice defending sexual restraint criticizes a Reverend and affirms support for the Rebel cause.
A large WMS program for the WMS zone meet opens Thursday at the Methodist Church, with the New Mexico district included. Two officers Mrs Emanuel and Mrs Guthrie will be absent. Mrs Davis gives the welcome and Mrs Rea supplies special music. Church ladies provide luncheon for guests and attendees.
The Jal bridge club met at Mrs Jimmie Sousares’ home Monday evening. Two guests attended Mrs Emily Betty and Mrs Johnny Connell. Mrs Bill Fink took high prize and Mrs Betty won second. After the game guests enjoyed sandwiches jello fruit salad and a fruit drink.
The Flare editor asks readers if paying 50 cents a year in advance for Thursday delivery would improve reliability. He notes advertisers need coverage and asks for opinions via Emma the boss or Box 3833, Jal, with local remarks about jail, shutdowns, and labor actions affecting daily life.
The letter contests McClendon's anti dancing stance as narrow minded and dogmatic. It argues Christ did not condemn recreation as sin and asserts Christianity serves humanity, not the reverse, warning against intolerance and state worship while urging thoughtful judgment.
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