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Jal Flare

Location

Jal, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

4

Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Fink Home

The Just-A-Mere Bridge Club met Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Bill Fink with Mrs Malcolm Madera as guest. Mrs Bill Hollis won high honors and bath mat set, Mrs J L Burke took second and fiesta napkins with coasters, Mrs Clarence Roach won the wash rag cut prize. Pear salad cookies and Coca Cola were served to attendees. Next meeting set for September 2 at Mrs Bill Hollis's home.

Just-A-Mere Bill Hollis K. B. Walker Clarence Roach Malcolm Madera J. L. Burke

C A Boyd’s class holds boys swimming party

The C A Boyd’s Sunday school class of the Methodist Church held a Monday swimming party at the tank on Malcolm Madera’s ranch. The group left at 4 p.m. and returned at 6 p.m. Cookies sandwiches and lemonade were served. Chaperones included Rev. G L Keever Carl Mabel and Boyd.

C. A. Boyd Methodist Church Malcolm Madera G. L. Keever Carl Mabel Boyd

Two Women Plan Lunch Stand Across From Jal High

Mr. M. E. Pickens and Mrs. A. B. Bradford announced this week they will open a lunch stand opposite Jal High School at the start of the fall semester on September 2. The stand will also handle school supplies and regular meals. Parents are invited to inspect food, cleanliness and prices.

M. E. Pickens A. B. Bradford Jal High School

Scouts Tour New Mexico and Arizona Wonders

Scouts toured Santa Fe Bandelier Park Taos Camp Philturn Tres Ritos Albuquerque and Santo Domingo Pueblo meeting Governor Miles and observing 31 tribal dances at Gallup. An Arizona Grand Canyon side trip included hiking and Carlsbad swimming tests before film coverage for parents Rotary Club and Jal High School.

Santa Fe John Miles Grand Canyon Arizona Canyon Jal Carlsbad Rotary Club Jal High School Eddy

Man Dies After Rain Slicked Street Collision

L L Lochausen, 38, attempting to roll up car windows in the rain near the Oiler Cafe, was struck by a passing vehicle and died an hour later. The crash, deemed unavoidable by county investigators, occurred about 9 p.m. Saturday. He left a widow and daughter Marylyn, plus a large family.

L. L. Lochausen Lochausen Oiler Cafe el Paso E. O. Lochausen Wink Marylyn West Texas C. A. Jones Midland

Gaskins Welcome Addition Wednesday

Mr and Mrs W J Gaskin announce an eight pound boy born Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Roberts Hospital Parents report mother and infant are doing nicely.

Wink Hospital Pete Arpin W. J. Gaskin The Roberts’ Hospital

Flood Nearly Stops Crane Masonic Meeting

Nine Jal members attended the Crane Masonic barbecue but five reached the meeting as a cloudburst flooded a hill creek for nearly an hour. Delegates were delayed by the flood blocking the fording point. Mrs Brock, Mrs Haynie and Mrs Looney traveled to Monahans, then Mingus for throat treatment. Mr and Mrs Dennis and daughter Ruth visited Hobbs residents this week.

Jal Crane Fred Brock Floyd Haynie Z. Looney Monahans Texas Looney Mingus

Wells Completed in North Dakota Field

Completions announce Anderson and Prichard No 1 in the Morris area with 3273 feet transmissible depth and 217 barrels oil. Trinity Drilling No 2 Matrix reports 3551 feet depth and 6 barrels oil. Krupp & Flaherty Drilling 1-C Mor Berly wells at 625 feet. Skelly No 2 King at 1875 feet. Stanolind No 6-B Myers at 310 feet.

Anderson & Prichard Morris Nesw T. d Trinity Drig Matrix Krupp & Flaherty Moberly Nwse Skelly No King Swaw Stanolind No Myers W.o.c

Red McWhorter Breaks Two Ribs After Collision

Red McWhorter broke two ribs this week when he hit an obstruction at the rear of a truck. He received first aid at Roberts Hospital and remained there for three days under observation.

Red” McWhorter the Roberts Hospital

J Rogers Receives IOOF Degree At Lodge Meeting

J Rogers was given the IOOF initiatory degree Monday night. After the degree, regular lodge business followed. A W Hickey of Wink was a visitor. Also noted are church activities and local visits, with several residents traveling to nearby towns.

Odd Fellows J. Rogers A. W. Hickey Wink

WMS Continues Regular Work At Monday Meeting

The WMS of the Methodist Church met Monday at 3 p m in the church parlor to continue the Bible study program. The committee for appointing new officers for the coming year reported and was asked to develop a plan for officer installation. The topic Suffering Fellowship and Faith as Expressed in the Psalms was led by Mrs. Fowler Hair with group members including Mesdames G L Keever C A Boyd, James and young daughter, John Haid, Walter Pendleton, Carl Mabe, George Davis and Fred O Bannon.

WMS Methodist Church Fowler Hair Mesdames G. L. Keever C. A. Boyd James John Haid Walter Pendleton Carl Mabe George Davis Fred O’bannon

Local Visits and Minor Injuries Reported Across Town

Mrs Janice Pickel and Theo with Loreta Clark and Mrs Wayne Bryant visited Mrs J F Bryant this week. Delton Shipman injured his right ankle jumping a fence and was treated at Roberts Hospital. B F Grandberry cut his hand while guiding wire and received first aid. Diane Moon returned to Roberts Hospital after work at Giese Hospital Hobbs. Other residents travelled to Pecos Big Spring and enjoyed bridge and spoon at Madera home.

Janice Pickel Theo Loreta Clark Wayne Bryant Santa Rosa J. F. Bryant Delton Shipman Roberts’ Hospital B. F. Grandberry The Diane Moon Giese Hospital Hobbs

Bridal Shower Held For Mrs. Jack Thornton Tuesday

A bridal shower for Mrs. Jack Thornton was hosted at the home of Mrs. J. F. Bryant on Tuesday afternoon. Co hosts were Mrs. Sam Beckham Mrs. Corky Klepper and Miss Mickey Wilson. Guests delivered numerous gifts and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Jack Thornton J. F. Bryant Sam Beckham Corky Klepper Mickey Wilson Leck Turner Elmer Turner Wyoming Harvest Moon Bob Clark K. B. Walker E. C. Winters Ernest Winters Frank Knight Ely J. P. Fry Frances Davis Jimmie Cowan O. E. Meadows S. D. Wink Gaylord Baker Lola Roach Jewel Owen C. O. Pickel Kenneth Parrish Fowler Hair W. H. Justis Paul Evans John M. Haid Homer Pender Annis Hollis Annette Black Rose Ward Frank Goodner J. D. Pyeatt McKeown Kathryn McKeown L. Calley George E. Davis Coleman Barnes Eddie Hall Woodrow Bailey Ida Goodeke Jane Gryce Lille McKnight Walter Pendleton Frank Butler Hazel Allison Edith Weaver Ralph Baird Helen White Henry Chance Sallie Norfleet J. H. Medlin J. L. Burke Frances Cambest Ellen Kate Madera Mont Beckham Blackie Marshall

Mrs Hollis and Mrs Walker Visit Kermit on Tuesday

Mrs. Bill Hollis and Mrs. K B Walker were VISITORS in Kermit on Tuesday. The brief note records their call and the social nature of the visit.

Bill Hollis K. B Walker Kermit

Wanted A 1 Mechanic Immediately

Help wanted for immediate hire at Karcher's Garage in Kermit Texas. Apply in person at 54 ite.

A-1 Karcher Kermit, Texas Ite

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Bill Fink M. E W. A. Pope Sulphur Springs Robert Harmon T. J. Chesterman A Wink Hospital Arpins Crane Masonic Meeting City Drug Store Woman’s Missionary Society R. O. Dinwiddie Robert’s Hospital J. W. Whitten Charley Whitten California Big Spring Mr. Brock Mary Brock T. C. Ford of Seagraves Pecos River Harry Werner Lee Dick Olden, Texas Troy Simms E. A. McDougal Lion Oil Company McDougals Paul Shook R. A. Leck L. G. Bell Edna Bell Lubbock B. F. Palmerton Humble Camp Cooper Taylor Groves Mildred C. S. Ethridge and Dick Benton Robert Madera Pecos Gerald Fain G. B. Tumbleson Dean Murray New Mexico John Benton Jal Lodge D. H. Roberts Noble Grand Sim R. Riley Thonypeen and McQuay Norris Parts Hastings Mr Petty LEA County Gas CO
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