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Jal Flare

Location

Jal, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

3

Jal Panthers Camouflage Wink Wildcats In Close Court Duel

Jal Panthers built a late surge to overturn an eight point Wink lead and win 28 to 25 on Wink’s home court. Joiner led Jal with 11 points, Harris 8, Betty set up plays, while Miller and Reed battled on defense. Wink’s Barton led their scoring with 7 as Lau son Ebeling and Gann also saw action.

Joiner Harris Hal Betty Max Miller Delward Reed Sims Wink Panthers Wink Wildcats Barton Phillips Lauson Ebeling Teyton Gann

County Games Results Show Tight Football Battles

In the county games Jal edged Monument 30 28 while Lovington defeated Tatum 42 27. Other scores include Jal 34 Tatum 26 Eunice 26 Lovington 15 Monument 36 Hobbs 22 with Eunice first Jal second and Lovington fourth. Rushing cafe changes hands as J H Rushing sells to L R Stewart on February 12 1947.

Tatum Lovington Jal Monument Hobbs Eunice Rushing J. H. Rushing L. R. Stewart Rushings Jaland

Dexter Beats Jal on New Year’s Day Panthers Suffer Loss

Dexter defeated Jal by five points on the Panthers home court January 1 as Joiner Harris and others sparked offense. Gold basketballs were awarded to county team players including Joiner Harris Cole Campbell Hicks McCleesky Henderson McGowan Wallace Henry Smith Gaston. The Kennedys welcome daughter Kathryn Zachry born February 12 in Kermit Texas weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces.

Fee Sporting Goods House Hobbs Mexico Joiner and Harris Jal Cole Campbell Monument Hicks, McCleesky Henderson Eunice McGowan Wallace Henry Smith Lovington Gaston Tatum J. Z. Kennedy Kathryn Zachry Robinson-McClure

Monument B string rallies to defeat Jal Junior team

On February 1 Monument B string beat Jal Junior and B strings on their home court. Jal B string started with Bob Hager at guard Herbert Durr at guard Sidney Starnes center Wallace Cunningham 3rd Sims forward. In Q2 Miller subbed juniors Ellis Pearce Horta eyee and Hirrill. After halftime fall string tied third quarter and Juniors fourth. Mr and Mrs Ben Corn visited with the Goins in Jal on Sunday February 9.

Monument Bob Hager Herbert Durr Sidney Starnes Wallace Cunningham Sims Miller Ellis Pearce Horta Eyee Hirrill Thompson Creswell Sparger Mashburn Short Albertson Jones FG T Sims Qunning

Scouts and Leaders Plan Joint Work on Youth Building

Members of the Jal Youth Activity Committee and Girl Scouts met on February 13. Mrs C L Armstrong reports that girls will have equal access to the Youth Activity building and that Boy Scout and Girl Scout committees should meet jointly to decide needed repair and improvement materials.

Jal Girl Scouts C. L. Armstrong

Speech Class Valentine Party Recalls February Event

The fifth period speech class held a Valentine party on Friday February 14 with Charles Pagan as master of ceremonies. Dear Belle Humphreys delivered a speech while games were played and Valentines were distributed by Pauline Embry and Marvelyn Stanley. Cokes and doughnuts were served.

Charles ‘Pagan Belle Humphreys Pauline Embry Marvelyn Stanley

Locust anatomy noted in biology class study

Students examine the locust内 digestive system and a long central heart along the body. The piece mentions insect anatomy and compares internal structures to other species.

Freshman Sponsor Treats Fish with Valentine Ice Cream

Mrs J J Smith the Freshman sponsor handed out ice cream bars to every Fish class member as a valentine gift, creating a light hearted classroom moment.

J. J. Smith

Dear Belle Humphreys Visits Grandfather in Lubbock

Miss Dear Belle Humphreys left Thursday January 30 to visit her grandfather Mr J A Stuart in Lubbock Texas who recently had an operation and is recovering very nicely for the local newspaper readers.

Dear Belle Humphreys Lubbock Texas J. A. Stuart Belle

Principal Odis Ledloe heads to county tourney

Mr. Odis Ledloe, then Jal High School principal for 1935 36, attended the County Tournament in Eunice. He is now principal of the high school in Magdalena New Mexico.

Odis Ledloe Jal Eunice Ledloe Magdalena New Mexico

Family updates from Dallas and Jal area residents

Mrs. T. C. Bassham is in Dallas with her ill mother. Her brother J. C. Yoakum returned to Jal after his mother's partial improvement. Mr. and Mrs. John Fink of Elizabeth Pennsylvania are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fink.

T. C. Bassham Dallas Texas J. C. Yoakum Jal John Fink Elizabeth, Pennsylvania Mrs Bill Fink

Debated Texas Annexation Echoes Coach ShiplerComment

Am history remark by Coach Shipler claims Texas annexation in 1846. Max Miller quips asking whether the US annexed Texas or vice versa, prompting historical debate.

Shipler Texas Max Miller

Mrs Meador Recovers After Major Operation in Lubbock

Mrs. W. M. Meador underwent a major operation at Lubbock Memorial Hospital in Lubbock Texas on January 30. She has returned home and is slowly recovering.

W. M. Meador Lubbock Memorial Hospital Lubbock Texas

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Jal Panthers Lewis Drug Ikey Lewis Prescription Department Jal, N. M Dexter Reed Etty Harris Joiner Eee Reed Sims FG Johnson West Butts Miller Jackson Glass J. W. Stone Jal, N. Mex First Baptist Church WM. Cameron &C The Ben Corn Tovah Goins M & J Cafe Peck Whitten Marshall Claiborne Flinch Tripoli Messrs E. F. Butler McDonald Steam D._D. MCDONALD Fish Rex Cary Grant Ingrid Bergman Claude Rains Sun.-Mon Motiem Grocery & Market Tony Hurta Prop Auto Supplies Jal, New Mexico Chris Antone
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