The Long And The Short Of It By Emma Jackson
A local column details the installation of a Model 14 Linotype to speed printing and reduce insomnia in the newsroom. It notes type sizes used, jokes overheard in a drug store, edits by a copy reader, and a playful tale about a youth claiming to be Huckleberry Finn, identified as Irving Stewart.
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Bookie Bookman
Jal
Huckleberry Finn
Skunkblossom
Was
Huck
Irving Stewart
Taunted text fragment hints at Wadsworth and Ray event
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a scene involving Wadsworth and Ray with a mention of a saree related attire or event. details are unclear but indicate a social or ceremonial setting.
Jal Water System Receives Praising State Health Report
The State Health Department finds Jal’s drinking water good and pure. The water superintendent notes minimal trouble with the system and strong ongoing performance.
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Jal
Health Department
State Health Department
Pre-School Clinic Arranged To Start Tuesday
Lenora McDavis the county and school nurse announced a pre-school roundup and infant clinic to be held Tuesday at the home economics building. The free clinic invites all parents to bring children for a general health check up. those not in perfect condition will be advised to see local doctors.
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Lenora McDavis
Rotary Round Table Discussion Marks Tuesday Meeting
The Rotary Club met Tuesday in its regular session with several officers absent. After luncheon, a short program and round table discussion followed before adjournment.
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Rotary Club
Scouts plan log clad exterior for hut from Ruidoso mills
Mr and Mrs L V Hadley returned from a two day trip to Ruidoso where they inspected lumber prices at several saw mills for the Boy Scouts. The scouts plan to cover the hut exterior with split logs and build a log facade while raising funds for materials.
Methodist Church Stewards Discuss Plans for Future
A meeting of Methodist Church stewards was held Wednesday night. They heard reports and made plans for the future. After adjournment, the choir practiced.
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Stewards of the
Methodist Church
California summer visit noted for local residents
Mrs. Callie Marshall and Mrs. J. F. Steen, along with Mr. and Mrs. Lulu Doran and their son, are spending the summer in California with related friends Steg er et c. and others mentioned.
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M. LW
Mit
Steg Eer
Callie Marshall
J. F. Steen
Johnson
Ie Pees
Mra Lulu
Doran
California
Crowd Hears Green Lose Suit Against Caldwell
A large crowd filled the Woolworth Hotel lobby to hear F. D. Green sue Caldwell for 150 dollars over a bank night dispute. Justice Peter Bish presided as Caldwell, self-represented, persuaded a six member jury to find in his favor. Green had claimed Caldwell owed him 150 dollars after a disputed registration double for an event.
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Woolworth
F. D. Green
Caldwell
Justice of Peace
Peter Bish
Green
Burke to Return From NEA Meeting
J. L. Burke plans to return to Jal Monday after two weeks away at the National Educational Association convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Mrs. Burke and their children have stayed in Amarillo with her parents. Bill Fink came back Sunday from New Kensington Pennsylvania after two weeks visiting relatives.
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J. L. Burke
Jal
National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bill Fink
New Kensington
Pennsylvania
Herensington
Peter Bish
Ink
Mrs Benton Enjoys Detroit Vacation Plans New Car
Mrs John Benton reports a pleasant Detroit vacation visiting friends. She plans to drive home in a new car.
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John Benton
Detroit
Michigan
Watta Water Fight Among Fire Boys On Wednesday
The Volunteer Fire Department joined in a water fight after practice on a Wednesday. They spent time squirting water at each other and were soaked, then hurried home to dry off as cold weather hit. The activity keeps the crew on duty and Jal reports a low fire loss rate.
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Pemetic
Jal
Beverly Gaines To Be Toastmaster At Club Dinner
Beverly Gaines will serve as toastmaster when the Speakers Club meets Friday night for a dinner and program. Mrs. Brooks Brininstool directs the arrangements. Eddy to visit parents John Eddy plans a weekend trip to Amarillo to see his father and mother who live in Oklahoma City.
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Beverly Gaines
Speakers Club
Brooks Brininstool
Eddy
John Eddy
Amarillo
Oklahoma City
Cub Scouts Learn Knots at Monday Meeting
Cub Scouts under George Keever meet each Monday at the Methodist Church. One boy came home angry after learning knot tying, as they tied objects around the house. Mr and Mrs Harry Eaves returned from a two week vacation in California visiting many points there.
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George Keever
Methodist Church
Harry Eaves
California
Smd
New Speed Law Enforcement Plan Outlined in Town
The city council posted speed limit signs at strategic points and warns they must be followed. Justice of Peace Peter Bish will prosecute filed tickets with fines from 5 to 25 dollars. First offenses lighter than later offenses. Tickets issued for incorrect parking and other traffic violations with limits 20 mph downtown 15 near schools and 30 mph on the town edge.
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Justice of Peace
Peter Bish
Hut Building Drive Boosts Boy Scouts Fund
Boy Scouts raised funds for a hut remodel with a 4th of July carnival and a planned bowling tournament. They also held a flag pole dedication and cooking badge tests with eleven boys earning merit badges. Scoutmaster notes the open campfire menu and a joint fire department lesson on firemanship.
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Fran Futler
Curtis Howell
A W. Hadley, Jr
Eldred Moody
Bobby Dyer
Oobart Pender
Steen Returns from Lock Haven Flight Search
F. Steen traveled from Lock Haven Pennsylvania to obtain an airplane this week. He piloted the aircraft back, joined by Frank Binds who also checked an airplane.
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Steen
Lock Ven
Pennsylvania
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By Emma Jackson Long
Excelsior
Memphis
Metro
G. L. Keever
Wadsworth and
CD . Ray
Rotary
France
Port Washington
Long Island
Polly Pope
Edin Harter
Red Cross
American National Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Burke
NEA
Fink
Watta Water
Gub
Benothing
Boy Scouts
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