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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
2
A nostalgic Jal column recounts local sports figures like Donk Pyeatt and Jimmie Satterwhite, praises new buildings by Al Hazeltine, and notes Christmas decorating as the town moves through Thanksgiving aftermath. Mention of Wink-Pecos game sidelines and residents’ small anecdotes paints Jal’s everyday life.
The Jal Flare invites criticism and ideas from readers. Sign your letter and send it to THE JAL FLARE Box 1013 Jal New Mexico.
Lea County bandmasters convened in Jal for the first time with plans for biweekly meetings hosted by the day’s host school band director. Attendees included Robertson Tatum Everett Manvell Byron Meyers and others from Lovington Eunice Jal.
A large Jal turnout attended the Wink versus Pecos football game on Thanksgiving afternoon. The Jal attendance list includes Frank Butler J M Whitworth Jack Lailey Maurice Whitworth Wayne Cheek J Sousares C C Betty Ed Hall Ted Shakweitz Till Wolford Bernie Ed Bailey H L Pyeatt Teddy Sousaress Jimmie Sousaress Jr Hal Betty Rip Miller John Gaither Thomas Fay Dugan Lueifen Paul Evans Raymond Stone Ikey Norfleet Kenneth Bolding Fop Stuart Miss Francis Butler Alpin Rinehart Margarite Henry.
Miss Lolly Chapelle a Jat beauty operator sustained minor injuries in a auto accident on November 24. She received treatment for a wrenched shoulder sprained wrist and other injuries. The other occupant of the car was uninjured.
The text notes that ancient peoples knew platinum but could not work with it due to its very high melting point. It emphasizes early awareness without detailing uses or sources.
Tyrone Power leads a great cast in a story built around Irving Berlin's songs. Don Ameche writes the tunes sung by Alice Faye as history moves through Berlin melodies and a young musician’s life over years. Ethel Merman, Jack Haley and Jean Hersholt join a dozen others in this Zanuck production.
Jal football team fell 27 to 6 at Hot Springs on Thanksgiving day in difficult conditions. Jal played after a long drive and a heavy meal on a sandy field, a setup many felt affected performance more than the score indicates.
The home of Doc Walls near the Continental Camp sustained heavy damage from a Tuesday morning fire. Neighbor Mrs. W. B. Brown found the blaze likely started from an unattended kitchen stove. Walls and his two sons were away. neighbors rescued much of the belongings while kitchen furniture and roof suffered severe damage. Thomas Fay helped bring the fire under control before the department arrived.
Henry King directs a star studded musical with Alice Faye Tyrone Power Don Ameche Ethel Merman in a pivotal role. Jack Haley Chick Chandler provide comic relief as the band members and Tyrone Power’s soldier friends. Jean Hershall Helen Westley Paul Hurst John Carradine lead strong supporting turns.
The Band Parents plan a game tournament for Friday night December 2 in the High School Gym to raise funds for the Band Uniform Fund. Tournaments include Auction Contract Bridge Forty two Chinker Checks and Dominoes with prizes for top scores. Admission is 10c and 25c. Public invited. Bring family and friends.
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