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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1939
Page
4
President C. W. Jackson of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association issues a personal urgent invitation for a Friday meeting. The outreach signals a key gathering of cattlemen to discuss industry matters and coordination.
City Clerk Woodrow Bailey announced charges for hauling will be added to all water bills. Rates will be 35 cents for residences and 75 cents for businesses. With 165 meters the plan should raise about $230 monthly for sanitation work. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association meets at Meadows Hotel in Las Vegas Friday with members and livestock men attending.
The Home Demonstration Club met Friday at sponsor Mrs. J. M. Whitworths home for an interesting program. Members sewed and did fancy work after the program. Refreshments of punch and cookies were enjoyed by the club. Jimmy Sousares made a business trip to Hobbs Wednesday.
Mrs. Dwight Vinson formerly Miss Fannie Lou Stokes was honored at a Tuesday evening bridal shower hosted at the home of Mrs. Lolly Chappelle Smith. Guests arrived to open-house style greetings, enjoyed punch and cookies, and presented gifts ranging from pottery dishes to linens. Attendees included Mrs. Randy Johnston Mrs. Johnny Connell and many others with several additional guests sending gifts.
Wayne Cheek and Mrs. Joe Brown were named committeemen for the Republicans. Voters are urged to re register promptly if planning to vote in the next Lovington election. Details were announced as forthcoming next week.
Rev C Y Butler praises Jal and its people while calling for stronger church and civic cooperation. He stresses the need for business support of the town and invites participation in Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and services at 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m with midweek activities listed.
A small crowd attended a Baptist W M S meeting on Monday as many women were away on vacation. Two circles have quit meeting and won’t resume until fall. A brief prayer service was held at the church. Mr and Mrs A P Eaton leave for Hot Springs Arkansas this week for Mrs Eaton to improve her health. Mr and Mrs Oran Hughes, in laws of the Etts, join the trip.
Golf stands as it did when organized with a $3.00 entrance and a fifty cent monthly fee. There are 54 members paying about $15.00 monthly for greens upkeep. Whitworth notes after the tournament membership may be limited and fees raised. Mrs. Jimmy Sousares was rushed to Kermit Hospital with acute indigestion and recovered quickly. Teddy Sousares and Bennie Stephens returned to Lubbock for summer school, staying home from Thursday to Sunday.
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