Leap Year bride drive at post office hints marriage
Local column notes brides in Jal including Margaret Henry and Helen Bowman. Postmaster Helen Childers considers auctioning the post if Helen Bowman Melot leaves. Fatchey Massey jokes about a postal jamboree and taxi tax. Dennis Chavez and Jack Dempsey eye a fifteen round Senate run. a Jal official hints at a congressional bid. Editorial plea urges residents to close cesspools to curb mosquitoes.
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Margaret Henry
Helens
Helen Bowman
Helen Childers
Fatchey Massey
Hobbs
Fatchey
Dennis Chavez
Jack Dempsey
Senate
Dempsey
Congress
Sonny Galle Survives Suspected Glass Chew
Sonny Galle, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Galle of Bennett, chewed a test tube but examinations found no glass or injury. Doctors stated the bronchi and stomach showed no trace of swallowed material after the playful nibble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Galle
A. Galle
Bennett
Herman Woods Breaks Foot After Pump Slip
Herman Woods suffered a broken left foot earlier this week following a pump slip and fall. Vernon Johnson is on vacation in Brownwood and Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Woods
Vernon Johnson
Brownwood
Dallas
Ranch worker injured when pump jack caught his leg
Carl Brininstool narrowly escaped serious harm when a pump jack entrapped his right leg at the Brininstool Ranch, throwing him three times. He suffered multiple injuries including a fractured small bone, an ankle twist, bruises, and a splinter break. three x rays were taken and he will remain in the hospital through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brininstool
Brininstool
Brininstool Ranch
Jal
Odd Fellows Install New Officers In Hall Ceremony
New officers for the Jal Odd Fellows Lodge were installed Monday night with district deputy grand master J. B. Stamps of Loving presiding. Hobbs Lodge members visited. D H Roberts became noble grand, Frank Butler as vice grand, Sim Riley as secretary, and Casey Cabool as treasurer. Other officers were appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jal
Odd Fellows Lodge
J. B. Stamps
Loving
Hobbs Lodge
D H. Roberts
Frank Butler
Sim‘ Riley
Casey ‘Cabool
Goat Riding Goes Rough for Cooper Youth
George Green of Cooper son of Fred Green rode a goat in a Gene Autry style and fell. He dislocated his left foot and ankle, suffering a rough mishap during the stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
George Green
Cooper
Fred Green
Burns from boiling tea kettle injures child
A child named Clyde Robinson was burned when a kettle of boiling water spilled on him. He was taken to a hospital where tannic acid and jelly were applied to ease pain and minimize scarring. Clyde is the son of Mr and Mrs R L Robinson of Jal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
R.L. Robinson
Jal
Jake McClure Dies From Horse Accident in Loving ton
Lovington rancher and renowned rodeo star Jake McClure died in Loving ton after a head injury from a horse fall while working cattle. He never regained consciousness. McClure was the 1930 world champion ball roper and won the roping event at Madison Square Garden two years ago.
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Jake McClure
Lovington
McClure
Madison Square Garden
Rotary Committee Assignments For New Year Made
At Tuesday’s luncheon President Steen announced committee assignments for the coming Rotary year and the club spent the hour discussing plans for the new year’s work. Complete committee lists will be published next week.
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Steen
El Paso Natural Gas Camp Near Jal Nears Completion
Final touches complete a new camp for El Paso Natural Gas Company at the site north of Jal. Two houses a bunkhouse and an office building are being finished for use at the gasoline plant location.
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el Paso Natural Gas Company
Jal
Singers Wil Meet Here Sunday at Church of God
The Wil community singers will gather Sunday for a day of singing at the Church of God. M L Dooley reports this event as part of the regular third Sunday community sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dooley
Church of God
Postal Jamboree at Hobbs July 27 Hosted by Lea County
Lea County postal officials host a Postal Jamboree on Saturday July 27 at the American Legion Hall in Hobbs. The event features Jack York's orchestra and Miss Helen Anna Childers as postmaster. Admission is $2 and hours run from 9 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea County
American Legion Hall
Hobbs
Jack York
Helen Anna Childers
Grandma Mosley Visits Kin Across Texas
Grandma Mosley formerly of Jal now residing in Divine visits her son Ennis and family. She departed Tuesday to visit a daughter in Abilene as part of a family trip across Texas.
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Grandma Mosley
Jal
Divine
Ennis
Abilene
Speakers Club Shifts Meetings to Fridays at Methodist Church
J. M. Whitworth will be toastmaster at the Speakers Club dinner Friday night at the Methodist Church. A full program of talks is planned with Dean Murray John Benton and J. D. McClintock among the speakers. The club now meets every other Friday at 7 30 p m with attendees invited to eat or talk.
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Dean Murray
J. M. Whitworth
Speakers’ Club
Methodist Church
John Benton
J. D. McClintock
Baptists Hold Incomplete First Service At New Jal Church
On Wednesday night the first prayer meeting was held in the new First Baptist Church in Jal. The auditorium is nearly finished but the baptistry area, educational building, and some floor sanding remain. Rev. J. W. Hollis says Sunday School rooms will be large enough for the classes and urges community attendance next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J. W. Hollis
Hollis
Jal
Wounding of Miss Zanna Mullins Requires Stitches
A serious head wound to Miss Zanna Mullins required several stitches after a temple artery severing incident this week. Bleeding was severe until medical staff could stop it.
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Zanna Mullins
Dempsey Enters Senate Race Against Chavez
Congressman John J. Dempsey announced in Chicago his candidacy for the Democratic nominating for U S Senator. He aims to unseat incumbent Senator Dennis Chavez who has publicly sought renomination. The race stakes out as a major Democratic primary event likely drawing attention beyond the governor’s contest.
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John J. Dempsey
Chicago
U. S
Dennis Chavez
John E.miles
Texaco Grants Paid Vacations for Military Training
Texaco announced paid leaves for training with the National Guard Naval Militia Organized Reserve U S Naval Reserve and U S Marine Corps Reserve. Full pay up to three months with deductions for military pay and allowances. longer camps unpaid. Voluntary attendance by ROTC and O R C requires company permission. Benefits and seniority remain intact. insurance and pension plans apply during absence. The policy covers training periods, not active service.
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Texas Corporation
National Guard
Naval Militia
Organized Reserve
U. S. Naval Reserve
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
Texaco
War Office
Officers Reserve Corps
Citizens Military Training Camps
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Wells Drilling Updates and Local Fishing Report
Seven wells are listed with drill depths and locations including Morris Vaughn Jack Meyers and Mattin fields. H B Reeves went fishing on the Pecos River last week but reported poor catch.
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and. & Prichard
Morris
Nesw
Vaughn
Culbertson & Irwin
Cooper
Swne
H. B. Reeves
Pecos River
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W. E. Harper
Sonny
Rene
Odd Fellows
Louis ‘Robinson
Uncle Sam
Washington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Delaware River
Rotary
Speakers Club
Baptists
Chavez
Borilling
Stanolind
Meyers
Nwse
Drig
Swnw
Trinity Orig. Co
Mattin
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