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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
2
Jal Flare from Jal Lea County New Mexico states its weekly publication by Long Publications with office at Jal News Stand and notes an application for entry as second class matter is pending.
A portrait of Jal New Mexico as a growing oil town and historic cattle market. Cowboys ride rope and saddle longhorns during roundups and branding with Ace Draper and others featured. The verse honors brave riders still on the job and those awaiting relay duties.
At a Lea County meeting of superintendents and principals in Lovington, Tatum was chosen to host the 1940 County track meet. The event will occur one week before the district meet, and a county basketball tournament is planned for the last week of January next year.
Darryl F. Zanuck's Technicolor 20th Century Fox film stars Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda. John Ford directs vivid action based on Walter Edmonds novel set in the Mohawk Valley during colonial conflict. Bert Glenn photographed the production and the Rex Theatre showcases it starting Sunday.
The Sub-Deb Club hosted a gathering at Nada Ruth Buffington’s home to launch a Junior Deb organization for young girls. Officers named include Erma Dyer president and Juanita Jones vice president, with plans for upcoming projects and continued collaboration with Sub-Dalts.
The Young Adult Sunday School class at the Methodist church is expanding rapidly. Last week it featured a highly engaging lesson and fourteen people attended.
An invitation to Church of Christ services Friday and Thursday January 18 and 19 invites all to hear Brother C. C. Morgan discuss The Kingdom of Heaven in Prophecy and in Fact and the Light of the Kingdom of Heaven. Also O de Fellows Lodge met at the schoolhouse with Deputy Grand Master Mr Stamps of Loving speaking on the organization and future building plans.
W. E. Harper enlarges his grocery store to give space for more stock cases and a new meat counter. He reports steadily increasing business since opening months ago and has continued adding stock.
Mrs Emileu Betty entertained a group of friends at her home Tuesday night after the show. Refreshments included sandwiches coffee and popcorn. Attendees included Beverly Gaines Ena Tall Ikey Norfleet Mary Lou Retty Pick Benton Mrs A H McAllister Mr and Mrs Clarence Peach Mrs Helen Childers The Fay Chick Walker Elsie Cook Mr and Mrs John Eddy Ree Chitwood Tom O'Donnell Charles Brown and hostess Betty. Members of Eunice Lions Club adopted and approved a plan from Jal Rotary to drive a North South U S Highway through Wal from Canada to the Big Bend Park. H H McAlister and Geo B E Davis carried the proposal to the Evnice Club which will seek Hobbs support. The plan originated at the Grandfalls Lions Club and has since been endorsed by all towns along the route.
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