Birdmen Organize Bay Club Cub Plane
A Jal flying club formed this week with eight interested members, who pooled funds to buy Malcolm Madera's Cub as their first official act. Members include H. F. Steen, Roger Van Bremer, Jack Thornton, Junior Scott, Bill Collum, Mrs Collum, Bobby Wentworth, and Elbert Medlin of Kermit. Steen Bremer and Thornton have soloed and await the inspector for private licenses. Instructor is Frank Hines of Wink.
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Jal
Malcolm Madera
H. F. Steen
Roger van Bremer
Jack Thornton
Junior Scott
Bill, Collum
Collum
Bobby Wentworth
Elbert Medlin
Kermit
Steen
Bremer
Thornton
Frank Hines
Wink
The Long And The Short Of It
Stuart Long offers a concise analysis of contrasts and outcomes in brief terms. The piece balances extended narratives with succinct conclusions, highlighting how length and brevity shape interpretation and impact.
The Rebel and The They Say Column Endings
Local column ends after a lengthy, humorous exchange between The Rebel and the They Say writer. The piece notes timing of a shutdown, a gas mask misperception involving a horse, and old memories of a bench accident from 1935 as readers await continuation on page 8.
Car Snffty Appliances Must Be Checked Thorough
Thorough tests on all cars driving in New Mexico will be made during the next fifteen days by licensed garages. Steering lights brakes and windshield wipers will be checked and found OK before stickers.
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New Mexico
Singing Bee Attracts Visitors To Jal Church Event
Visitors from Levelland and Eastland join locals for a community singing bee at the Church of God in Jal. The Campbell quartet of Levelland and W. H. Warren of Eastland are among out-of-town guests for the event, held on the first and third Sundays each month. The singing starts at 2 p.m. and a large crowd is expected.
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Levelland
Eastland
Church of God
Campbell
W. H. Warren
Jal
Hunters Ready For Dove Season To Open Friday
District game warden warns hunters to carry licenses as dove season opens Friday in Texas south of the area. He notes stricter enforcement for quail and warns fines for unlicensed hunting. The opening date is September 15.
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Hunter Hughes
Texas
Here
Rotary Luncheon Discusses War Prospects
Rotary Club members gathered for their regular luncheon to discuss the foreign situation and the possibility of war. Only routine business was handled. Douglas Norfleet is recovering well after a serious lung operation. Saturday, Mr and Mrs J M Whitworth left for a vacation to Dallas Georgia. While away, Morris Whitworth is substituting at Acme Lumber. FOR RENT: Two houses near the school suitable for teachers. Randy Johnston and Mrs Walter Pendleton with her mother Mrs Della Beckett left for Las Cruces to be with Mrs Dick Eden who is seriously ill. Mrs Eden, 70, fell and broke her arm and fractured her hip and is not expected to live. Max Schofield returned from a two week vacation in Houston.
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Rotary Club
J. M. Whitworth
Dallas
Georgia
Morris Whitworth
Acme Lumber Company
Walter Pendleton
Della Beckett
Las Cruces
Dick Eden
Beckett
Teachers Prepare to Register 600 Students in Jal
In Jal, all area teachers plan to assist this weekend with student registration ahead of the new school year. About 600 pupils are expected, including 150 in high school. Most teachers are assigned, with many returning. the sixth grade instructor is still to be named.
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Jal
All-of-Jal St
More Popular Music For Band In The High School
The High School Band under director R L Meyers is practicing daily and plans to play more popular music this year. A large order of new music is expected to arrive before school starts to give the band a new swing and its best season yet.
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R.L. Meyers
South Road Paving Repaired Across Texas Line
Route 18 between Kermit and Jal is being repaired just across the Texas line. The highway was rough and dangerous holes on the New Mexico side were fixed last week.
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Kermit and
Jal
Texas Line
New Mexico
Texas Moves to End Fifteen Day Oil Shutdown
Texas Railroad Commission ends the fifteen day shutdown as Humble Oil restores the 20 cent per barrel price cut. New Mexico wells to reopen Friday at 7 a.m. after a Wednesday conference, with a public hearing set for Thursday night. Reopening eyed across the Mid Continent as idle rigs resume. Commissioner Sedler cites refiners urging concessions to forestall closures. East Texas allowables to be reconsidered in September following federal court rulings on proration.
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Texas Railroad Commission
Humble
New Mexico
Conservation
Coausmal
Jerry Sedler
East Texas
Football Practice Opens Friday Ahead of Sept. 15 Season
Football practice starts Friday as the team gears up for the season opening on September 15. The schedule continues with a September 22 game and a September 28 matchup against Hobbs. Players and fans alike anticipate the first game with enthusiasm.
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Hobbs
Library Books Due Saturday Reminder
Miss Ree Chitwood announced this week that all library books are due by Saturday. She urges everyone to return their books by the deadline. Robinson was in LoRingtom Wednesday on business.
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Ree Chitwood
Robinson
LoRingtom
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Corning
N. Y
Birdmen
Bay Club
Cub Plane
Stuart Long
J. C. McClendon
Guy J
Palomino
Horace Owens
Whittlin
Elmer Turner
Rotary
Douglas Norfleet
Randy Johnston
Max Schofield
Houston
Scotty Chadwick
Beaufort
N.C
Scotty
Madora Hughes
Abilene
J. R. Phillips
Monument
Hot Springs
Juarez
Austin
University of Texas
Jimmie Sousares
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