Carrikertures by Clyde Carriker Opens New Year in the Flare
The column reflects on meeting new people, school opening memories, and nostalgia for September. It highlights Scoutmaster John Eddy creating a workshop for his Scouters, praises football coach G M Shipler, and notes a new Rex Theatre projectionist named Jack Frost with a knack for entertaining tales from Met Brooks Brininstool.
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John Eddy
Eddy
G. M Shipler
Shiplet
Rex Theatre
Jack” Frost
Car Troubles Halt Jalopy On Night Run
A narrator recalls a borrowed car breaking down on a late night attempt to reach Kermit the weary vehicle refused to move. Mrs. R. L. Meyers and her son visited Jal Tuesday and headed back to Ruidoso to spend the rest of the summer.
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Kermit
Funeral Services Held For Youth Killed at Malaga
Funeral services were conducted in Carlsbad for Ray mond Lloyd Smith a 21 year old worker killed near Malaga when caught in a ditch digging machine. He came from Kermit Texas six weeks earlier and had worked in Carlsbad and Malaga. Survived by parents A H Smith and wife, two brothers Claude and Almon H Jr, a sister Mrs Sidney Braddock. Interment was at Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad
Raymond Lloyd Smith
Malaga
Kermit
Texas
Jal
35 Planes Transport Pilots to Ranch For Barbecue
About 170 members of the West Texas and New Mexico Pilots Association gathered at the Malcolm Madera ranch near Fal Sunday for a barbecue and informal session. Some 35 private planes carried guests, mass flights starting at eight from the Me-Tex Municipal airport in Hobbs. Entertainment included horseback riding and target practice. Frank Hines, association president, called the event decidedly successful and announced the next breakfast tour would be in Monahans on September 15.
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West Texas and
Monahans
Routine Council Meeting To Discuss Clean Up Week Debris
City Council will meet to review actions against businesses not cleaning debris as Clean Up Week ends August 31. Discussion will cover water tank screenings cesspools and fines. Mayor A H Adams notes uncertainty about steps to improve sanitation while reference to dog tax and city marshal E D Reeves is planned.
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A. H. Adams
E. D. Reeves
Miss Latch Treated for Bruised Spine After Fall
Sister of Van Latch, Miss Latch, was in Community Hospital this week receiving care for a bruised spine sustained in a fall.
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Miss Latch
van Latch
We Thank You third anniversary message from Jal Flare
The Jal Flare marks its third anniversary and thanks readers for support and patience during machine trouble. The note pledges on time issues, continued fair reporting, town focus, and placing readers first while keeping existing business operations.
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Jal
Jal Keeps Original Budget Sanctioned by Tax Commissioners
All Sea County school budgets were brought before the State Tax Commissioners at a three day Santa Fe hearing. Superintendent J L Burke reported that the county overall and Jal maintained their budget levels set at last spring. The commission action awards the full funding for the term.
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Sea County
Santa Fe
J L. Burke
Jal
Ten Visitors Attend Rotary Meeting and Whitworth Speaks
Seven visiting Rotarians and three others attended the weekly Rotary Club meeting. J. M. Whitworth delivered a five minute talk on his vocation. Guests included Willie Weir Kern Aldridge J Roy Storm Hobbs Vincent Wesley Bunny Flynt Levington D C Sudderth M L H Baze Frank Wesley Edm fun Byers Dr R E Bennett.
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Rotary Club
J. D. McClintock
J. M. Whitworth
Willie Weir
Kern Aldridge
J. Roy Storm
Hobbs
Vincent Wesley
Bunny Flynt
Levington
Rancher Kills Enemy Ends Ten Year Feud
Otto Doughthitt, 47, shot and killed Allen Doyle with a 30-30 at 4:30 p m ending a decade feud. Doughthitt surrendered to Roswell police nine miles south of Caprock store. Both ranchers long known in the state. Doyle's widow and children survive. Assistant District Attorney J O Walton to file murder charge. Doughthitt brought to Lovington. shooting occurred in Lea County.
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Otto Doughthitt
Allen Doyle
Doyle
Dougthitt
Roswell
Caprock
J. O. Walton
Dougbhitt
Lovington
Lea County
Back To School Registration Opens For All Grades
The high school begins registration Monday at 8 a m for all grades with buses running. Superintendent Basic announces the first day will end around noon and regular classes start Tuesday at 8 30 a m. Miss Sally Jordan is new home economics teacher and G M Shiplet will teach social sciences and coach physical education.
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Monay
Sally Jordan
G. M. Shiplet
Archie Connor Enters Lea County Sheriff Race
Archie L. Connor of Hobbs announces his candidacy for sheriff of Lea County subject to Democratic primary on September 14. A longtime resident, farmer, former salesman, and Hobbs police officer, he pledges honest impartial duty and asks for electors support.
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Archie L. Connor
Hobbs
Lea County
Mr. Conner
Arkansas
West Texas
Peay
Conner
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Friends
Public card of thanks noting heartfelt appreciation for friends who offered sympathy and remembrance during a time of loss. The message expresses gratitude for support and kindness from the community.
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Sym
Rem
Football Practice Begins as Panthers Prep for Wink Game
Fifteen players reported for practice as G M Shiplet leads a rebuilt Panthers squad. Light drills, limbering, kicking and tackling mark the start with a tougher season ahead. The opener vs Wink Wildcats isSept 14 at Wink.
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G. M. Shiplet
Panthers
Wink Wildcats
Wink
Billy Breoks
Tommy Huggins
James Stephens
Jack Erwin
Kelly Neville
Roy Tabb
Clinic At School For Beginners In Jal
A clinic for beginners at the Jal School will be held Tuesday morning for unvaccinated children. Miss Lenora McDaniel, the school nurse, announced. In the afternoon a baby clinic opens in the home economics building. Parents urged to bring children for a pre school check up.
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Lenora McDaniel
Twenty five Treated At Clinic
Twenty five children have thus far been treated at the free pre school clinic conducted each Tuesday and Friday morning at the Community Hospital by Dr. R. E. Bennett. All parents are urged to bring their children in to the clinic and have them examined. The doctor noted the physical conditions of the Scouts leaving for Fort Davis this week.
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R. E. Bennett
Bennett
Fort Davis
Mrs. Ike Norfleet Returns to Jal from Carlsbad Vacation
Mrs. Ike Norfleet returns to Jal after a two week vacation in Carlsbad.
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Ike Norfleet
Jal
Carlsbad
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By Clyde Carriker
Susie Jones
G. C. Wylie
Bronte, Texas
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Mickey
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Whitworth
Archie Connor
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