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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
2
This item lists editors and reporters for a school journalism class publication. It notes a subscription rate of 50 cents for the remainder of the school year and states that a free copy is provided to each school child and to every regular advertiser.
An essay on happiness, ambition, and effort argues the mind's restlessness with perceived inequity. It says happiness comes from activity, not stagnation, and that pursuit of a personal goal shapes fulfillment more than its attainment. Ambition is personal and should provide hope rather than despair.
Irvin Curry argues tempering the inner force yields calmness and self control. A well tempered person keeps backbone to face life’s tests, overcoming obstacles with level headed planning and steady perseverance.
The Baptist Fellowship met this week at the home of Ls Brown on Tuesday the 11th. Attendees viewed table games and sample items such as cocoa payments and cookies, with about twenty people present before the meeting adjourned.
Jolene Fulmer and Bessie Nell Smith traveled with Mrs Curtis Armstrong and Jerry Bemeets to Abilene after a shopping trip to Ilene on February 6. They rode back to Abilene on February 10 with Mrs John Pylme en route from Jacksboro, Texas to visit relatives.
Mrs. Bill Fink hosted the Just-A-Mere-Bridge-Club on February 3 with nine members present. High scores awarded to Mrs. K B Walker and Mrs. Ack Smith, while Mrs. Hugh Lee Bates received a cup prize. Refreshments included pineapple cake and coffee, with candies and nuts as favors.
The American Legion Auxiliary met February 13 in the Junior Recreation Hall. They planned Poppy Day with veterans making the poppies in hospitals at 2 1/2 cents each, and net proceeds fund veteran rehabilitation and child welfare. They opposed a proposed New Mexico gambling law and will sponsor amateur programs in March with prizes. They plan “Americanism” and “Community Service” programs and a poppy poster contest for students, seeking new members.
Mrs. William Hill was honored with a pink and blue shower on Friday February 7 from 5 to 7 p m at the First Baptist Church. Hostesses were Mesdames Bradford Bowington Newberry and Polly Newberry and Miss Polly Newberry. Attendees included Mesdames Outright Wood Biddle McCullough Anderson Palmer Gillit Fellers Brininstool Mouris Mosley Denny Stewart Hicks and Miss Anderson Ray Stewart with others sending gifts.
Tomie Sharow daughter of Mr and Mrs J V Marlar marked her fourth birthday on Saturday February 15 with a theatre party. Guests attended from Balmorhea and nearby households as the group traveled from the Marlar home to the show then gathered for gifts and refreshments.
A birthday party honoring Bert Madera on his fourth birthday was held Thursday February 13 at the home of Miss Nell Fite. Guests enjoyed music from records, shared valentines, and favors of a top and whistle. Angel food cake by Mrs. Robert Madera and cake ice cream and candy refreshments were served to a group including Loralei Miller Ileneurke Dianne Adams Bill Doris Mary Beth Kendricks Jimmie Sue Cochram Karen Sue Bray Sue Mounts Ellen Lee Madera Annette Requa Mildred Maxina Madera Kitty Ross Madera and others such as Mesdames Joe Mounts Allen Bray Malcolm Madera Gus Kendricks Keith Requa Earnest Miller and the hostesses.
Valentines were celebrated in grades one through six with planning and refreshments provided by mothers. In the second grade organizers included Mrs. Fussell, Mrs. Goodwin and Mrs. Heskett, followed by a longer list for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades detailing participating mothers.
At the February 4 Rotary Club luncheon guests included Bob Burgess of Amherst Texas and Bill Hollis of Eunice with hosts Dave Formean and Malcolm Madera among many attendees. First-string basketball players Hal Betty La Don Harris Lloyd Jointer Max Miller Delward Reed Sylvistin Simms Wallace Cunningham Bob Hager Sid Starnes George Montgomery Mac Hadley Horace Anderson and Herbert Durr also attended as guests of the club.
Mr. F. B. Cooper of Jal sells his Roswell ranch interest to former partners Mr. S. M. Cooper and Mr. J. B. Preatt. He forms a new partnership with Mr. T. M. McCoy. They lease grazing land from Mrs. Naomi Humphreys, buy 30 head of cattle, and purchase a bull from Mr. S. R. Cooper, father of Mr. F. B. Cooper.
Mr. and Mrs. Don Gillits were honored with an anniversary dinner at the R. C. Bowington home on February 2. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Briainstool, C. S. Bradford, Henry Hicks, C. L. Armstrong, and Mrs. Willie Mendenhall of Balmahrne Texas, mother of Mrs. Bowington.
A house shower was held Thursday night February 13 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McCoy for Lewis H. Curry. Guests enjoyed games before gifts were presented and music followed by performances on two guitars two violins and a harmonica. Attendees included R. L. Petty S. R. Cooper R. V. Perkins J. B. Pyeatt plus many others and 16 children were present.
Lea County Extension Clubs gathered in Lovington on February 6 for a county wide council. Jal Extension Club members included Mesdames Gillit Speer Hicks Armstrong with visitors Sadie Hestep and Kay Armstrong. A luncheon was at the Methodist Church and health talk by Miss Kegler followed at 1:30 on Health and Disease.
The seniors ordered graduation cards on February 6. Orders ranged from one to one hundred cards. Each student receives a leather souvenir card at 60 cents extra. Personal name cards cost 11 cents each. Announcement cards with the Jal insignia Panther priced at $1.50 per hundred and $2.50 for two hundred.
Pupils from grades three through six present an 8 p.m. operetta on February 28 at the school gym. Participants must arrive by 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, with voluntary offerings for the Jal Junior Red Cross.
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