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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
2
The Jal Flare announces its biweekly issue produced by the journalism class with James H. Curtis as editor and Bud Westbrook Hal Betty and Lloyd Joiner on staff. Subscriptions are 50 cents for the rest of the school year and a free copy is provided to each school child and to regular advertisers O. M. Stewart.
James H. Curtis argues unity drives success yet warns against its misuse. He cites labor unions like United Mine Workers and small school cliques where collective action can help or hinder democracy, urging balanced cooperation to protect national welfare.
A Jal High School seventh grade assembly on January 31 impresses with well rehearsed performance. The author urges students to invest effort and practice to achieve success and proposes that correct practice yields top results.
The Baptist Fellowship met at the home of Miss Beverly Burke with about 80 attendees. President James Sloan led the session, Ann Bowington gave a devotional, and after business refreshments were served. Games followed until about 9 o clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart of Odessa entertained Jal friends in their new home last Saturday night January 25. The evening included dancing until midnight followed by supper with guests Mr. and Mrs. J D Calle Mr and Mrs Willard omer Rand Warren Sweat Frank Gallo and Ches ter Hart all of Jal and Mrs Hart of Odessa Texas.
Travelers are told a beautification campaign is underway at the Texas New Mexico Pipe Line Co Camp. Trees have been planted around the camp and houses, with shrubs expected soon. Dorrah Nan Davis, a first grade pupil, has returned to school after a lengthy illness including pneumonia and an ear infection treated by Dr. Cannon of Lubbock, Texas.
Mr and Mrs J J Smith announce the birth of a son named John to Lt and Mrs H C Bagley. The baby weighs 7 pounds 13 3/4 ounces at Elgin Field Florida where Lt Bagley served as end for the 1989 football team.
Mrs Woodie Goin formerly Miss Chloe Ann Fulmer was honored with a bridal tea on January 30 at the home of Mrs Mary Fry. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served to a long list of ladies and guests sent gifts from numerous familiar names.
At the seventh grade assembly on Friday January 31 guests included Mrs. D D McDonald Mrs Don Gillitt Mrs Brooks Brinkinstool Mrs Lillie M Knight Mrs Tommie Knight Mrs R C Bow ington Mrs H B Hicks Mrs E E Blackwell Mrs S A Dyer Mrs R W Hodge Mrs L Armstrong Mrs Sadie Heslop of Graham Texas and Mrs E P Kistler. Mrs A C Locke notes her first grade class decorates for Valentine Day. Earnest Butler and wife run Jal Cafe formerly El Paso Cafe owned by Howard Hamlin. Red Butler reopened January 21. A J Robinson UT law student visits J J S as semester ends. J T Recers planted trees around their new home. Mrs Recer awaits first green leaf.
S N Snider from Stanton Tex a new member of the freshman class is living on the Broeker Ranch. James Williams is a new member in Mrs A C Locke's first grade. James' dad Mr Gilbert Williams has recently been transferred from Monument NM to Jal by the Amerada Petroleum Company.
Mrs. Guy E Schulze entertained the Just-A-Mere Contract Club on January 20 with seven rounds of play. High score prize went to Mrs Gus Windericks, second to Mrs Jack Smith, and low to Mrs Bill Fink. A bingo prize and refreshments followed as members wished Mrs W Westbrook a speedy recovery from surgery in Lubbock. Mrs Fink to host February 3 meeting.
The Jal Woman's Club gathered at the Methodist Church on Monday night January 20. Members brought guests and shared NM interests. Mrs Mae Denny spoke on New Mexico history, followed by songs and recitals. Refreshments were served.
The Jal Woman's Club and Extension Club host an art and handiwork exhibit and silver tea to benefit the New Mexico Boys Ranch on February 19 from 2 30 to 5 30 p m at IOOF Hall. Arrangement committee includes Mesdames Buffington Knight Kennedy and others from both clubs with a planning meeting held January 28 and another set for February 11.
The Jal Extension Club met at Mrs. L Armstrongs home on January 22 with the theme Friendship. Members contributed quilt blocks and Mrs. Dop Gillitt won the quilt. H L Poage chaired the silver tea committee and 14 members plus a visitor Mrs Sadie Heslep attended. Hand work for exhibit due at next meeting. secretary received a list of member projects since Christmas.
A District Convention was held at the Church of God on Wednesday evening and all day Thursday January 22 and 23. A basket lunch was served at noon Thursday. State church officials Rev Bascom Stanley Overseer Rev C L Pennington District Pastor and Rev Doyle S McCoy Youth Director attended. J D Pyeatt of Artesia and Lloyd Cooper of Carlsbad also attended. they and their families are former Jal residents.
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