The Jal Flare School Newspaper Highlights Staff
The bi weekly publication lists editor James H. Curtis and assistant editor Irvin Curry with sports advisor Hal Betty Lloyd Joiner and O M Stewart. Reporters include Irvin Curry Chloe Ann Fulmer Jack Palmer Bud West brook Jackie Whitley Mona Awalt Frances Pearce and Naomi Robinson Peacock. Subscription is 50 cents for remainder of the school year and a free copy goes to each school child and each regular advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Curry
Chloe Ann Fulmer
Jack Palmer
Bud Westbrook
Jackie Whitley
Mona Awalt
Frances Pearce
Naomi Robinson Peacock
Predictions and mood as Congress opens eightyeth session
The piece notes Republicans control the Eightieth Congress starting January 2 and weighs predictions for national developments. It contrasts South and North predictions about the economy and utopian outlooks, suggesting depressions may recur regardless of party control while stressing thrift and fair pricing as paths to a hopeful new chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
United States
Congress
Republican Congress
Great Things Are in the Making at Jal Public School
Jal Public School reports rising spirit and student council activity driving progress. Coaches a nd teachers note improved behavior and bolstered curiosity as students gain confidence in academics, aviation projects, and sports. Inspiration is alive.
Eastern Star Installs 1947 Officers in Jal Chapter
A candlelight ceremony installed Jal Chapter No. 60 officers for 1947 led by Worthy Patron J L Burke and Installing Worthy Matron Ora Chambers. Guests from Grand Falls Kermit Odessa Hobbs NM attended, with remarks from Walter Edward of Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
J. L. Burke
Ora Chambers
Joyce Burke
Marshall
Eva Schulze
Dora Hart
Jessie Whitworth
Mrseo Barking
S. R. Lenning
Irma Corbett
J. M. Whitworth
Beatrice Shiplett
Cora Hayes
Thelma Lenning
Helen Sweatt
Louise Kendrick
Rowena Hulse
Ellen Kate Madera
Beth Shelton
Adah
Willie Thornton
Ruth
LaFern Whitsworth
Esther
Jewell Faye Higgins
Electa
Merle Gallagher
J. L Burke
Sentinel
Worthy
Blanche Calley
J. L. Burke, Jr
Grand Falls
Kermit and I Odessa
Texas
Hobbs
New Mexico
Blanche Farris Weds Eddie Owens in Los Angeles
Miss Blanche Farris formerly of Jal and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Farris of Houston married Seaman Eddie Owens son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Owens of Dallas in Los Angeles on December 26 at 1 pm. The couple exchanged traditional keepsakes and a reception followed at the Stanfield home. Also noted are updates on Floyd and Wilbur Ray Stuart studying in San Diego and John Curtis recovering from a heart attack in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Farris
Jal
F. C. Farris
Houston
Texas
Eddie Owens
A. BE. Owens
Dallas
Los Angeles
Calif
W. C. Stanfield
Floyd and
Wilbur Ray Stuart
San Diego, California
John Curtis
Abilene
Mr and Mrs J R Goodwin Visit Christmas in El Paso
Mr J R Goodwin and Mrs Goodwin visited El Paso Texas for Christmas with local friends and relatives.
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J.R. Goodwin
Fl Paso, Texas
Shiplet McCoy Wedding Solemnized in Jal
Miss Hope McCoy and Alfred O. Shiplet married December 25 at 2 00 p m at First Baptist Church Jal. Rev R W McCoy of Purdy Missouri officiated. Prelude by Beverly Jo Burke featured religious numbers and wedding matches. Couple will reside in Jal where Shiplet works as a dispatcher for El Paso Natural Gas Co.
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Miss Hope McCoy
Alfred O. Shiplet
First Baptist Church
Jal
R. W. McCoy
Purdy
Missouri
Beverly Jo Burke
Keith Requa
Miss Burke
Mrs. Shiplet
Big Spring
Tex
Mr. Shiplet
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Nada Ruth Buffington
J. L. Burke
Pearce and Boles Tie The Knot In Lovington Café
Frances Pearce daughter of Mrs. Gaylord Baker of Jal and Howard Boles son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Boles of Boles Ark. wed December 27 at 6 p m in a Dick's Cafe room Lovington New Mexico. Pastor of Lovington Baptist Church officiated with Dell Boies bridesmaid and Leroy Creek best man. Guests included Dell Boies and Lord Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Pearce
Howard Boles
Gaylord Baker
Jal
E. A. Boles
Boles
Ark
Dick’s Cafe
Lovington
N. M
Baptist Church of
Dell Boies
Leroy Creek
Lord Baker
Young People Hold Ship Party at Baptist Church
The Young People group held a ship themed party at the Baptist Church on Tuesday night January 14. After games were played, refreshments were served.
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The
Baptist Church
Extension Club Meeting Demonstrates Tender Foods
The Extension Club met at Mrs. George Addison's home last Wednesday at 1 30 p m. Mrs Brooks Brininstool showed how tender foods become when cooked in a Presto Cooker. Twelve attended eleven regular members and one new member. They voted to make friendship quilts for every member. Dr Peppers and cupcakes were served.
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Extension Club
George Addison
Jester Dave Boyd Injures Finger While Buick Repair
Dave Boyd known as the Jester sustained an injury to his left index finger while attempting to push a stalled Buick Cight water pump belt on December 29. He noted the fan belt would not turn and an inch of his nail bed was damaged in the incident.
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Dave Boyd
Dave
Just-A-Mere Bridge Club Meets at Westbrook Home
The Just-A-Mere Bridge Club gathered Monday December 30 at Mrs. V S Westbrook’s home. Members present included Mesdames Bill Fink K B Walker Guy Schulag E A Miller M F Thompson R H McKay Jack Smith and W S Westbrook. Mrs McKay had the high score and Mrs Fink the second high. Mrs Westbrook served chocolate cake and coffee after the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just-A-Mere
V.S. Westbrook
Bridge Club
Mesdames Bill Fink
K. B. Walker
Guy Schulag
E. A. Miller
M. F. Thompson
R. H. McKay
Jack Smith
W. S. Westbrook
McKay
Fink
Powell Girl Born At Robinson-Chart Hospital
Mr and Mrs P E Powell celebrate the birth of a six pound fifteen ounce girl named Paula Kay at Robinson-Chart Hospital on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Powell
Robinson- Chart Hospital
Paula Kay
Sloan Family Visited Relatives in Weco During Holidays
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Sloan and James traveled to Weco Texas to visit relatives and friends over the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Sloan
James
Weco
Texas
Jester to Stub: Dave’s Christmas Health Update
Dave recalls mild pain earlier then fainting at the doctor and unable to talk or stand. He mentions adjusting to the new nickname Stub as he recovers. Margaret Nell Dodson visited relatives in San Antonio over Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Foreman and their children spent the holidays in Stanton, Texas.
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Dave
Jester
Margaret Nell Dodson
San Antonio
Texas
Dave Foreman
Stanton, Texas
Mrs Lula Doran Sends Thanks For 30 Christmas Cards
Miss Stella Sullivan received a letter from former Jal School teacher Mrs Lula Doran after Christmas thanking her for the 30 Christmas cards from the Jal community. Mr and Mrs John R Fulmer spent the Christmas holidays with relatives in Jacksbow Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Sullivan
Lula Doran
Jal
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James H. Curtis
Hal Betty
Lloyd
O. M. Stewart
By Irvin Curry
South
North
Shiplet-McCoy
Just-A-Mere Bridge Club
Mrs. Westbrook
Gene Walker
Boot Shop
Federated Store
Tyler
Lovington Appliance Shop
John Connell and
J. C. Abbott
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