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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
3
The article argues the Christian church remains the world’s hope amid the present war crisis. It condemns Nazi contempt for Christianity and praises the church’s gospel of peace and the Golden Rule as opposing Hitler’s persecution and war. It laments critics in society undermining Christian civilization.
A revival meeting begins Sunday September 10 at the Methodist Church with Rev Frank M. Neal of Amarillo Texas preaching. Neal, a noted southwest revivalist, follows a Jal revival by his brother Rev John Neal. Everyone is invited to hear him and support the campaign.
A Jal party viewed Goodby Mr Chips at the Kermit Theatre Thursday morning as guests of Mrs Emilou Betty of the Rex Theatre. The showing served as a prelude to the regular run this weekend for representatives from Jal Wink and Kermit.
Midland prepares for a three day rodeo starting Saturday with a two mile parade of mounted cowboys and ladies sponsors. The program features two daily performances, junior calf roping for boys, 30 sponsors from West Texas and New Mexico, a two horse Hobbs trailer prize, and daily relay and dash events for ranch and gaited horses. hotel demand and delegations from nearby towns mark growing attendance.
Mr and Mrs J D McClintock entertained friends Friday evening at their home with a lawn party. They enjoyed rummage and a piano program by the hostess. Refreshments were served. Guests included Dr and Mrs Boyd Nibling Mr and Mrs J W Bailey Miss Helen Childress Miss Margaret Henry and Pat Yowell. The town high school student orchestra played for a dance in the city hall Saturday night.
A local column reflects on crime cycles and community habits. The piece notes a temporary drop in crime during a shutdown period and discusses fast road repairs after a government letter. It mentions Jal potentially cutting water if bills remain unpaid and a Kermit jeweler who handcrafted a watch. It also mentions local fund-raising efforts for The Flare newspaper.
MEL Hunter Hughes bowled 243 to set the best woman's score in Jal this week. Only two scores in Jal this season exceed hers. Dee Goodner also returned this week from a South Texas vacation.
The Skelly Oil Company sold to the Leonard Oil Company the northeast quarter of section 20-25s-37e in the Jal sand area of eastern New Mexico for an undisclosed amount. Leonard has staked its No 1 Johns permit in the center of the 40 acre tract as a north offset to Jal Natural Gas Company No 2 Justis and a west offset to Tidewater Associated Oil Company No 1-B Coates, producer.
Jar Bridge Club met at Mrs J L Burke's home this week. Mrs Malcolm Madera won high score. Dainty refreshments followed. Mrs Jack Noss and two children Gary Lee and Flo Ann along with sister Miss Dorothy Barnette left Sunday for a one week vacation visiting Dallas Fort Worth and Texarkana to see their mother Mrs Anna Barnette.
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