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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1939
Page
2
Fred Wray and another boy were in a collision on the Kermit highway this week. Fred suffered a crushed nose and was taken to Hobbs for surgery at Gontac where most of the nasal bone was removed. The other boy was unhurt.
Mrs Leona Wilson known as Ma has closed the cafe and resumed family style meals at her boarding house. She reports a rushing business since reopening Monday after moving back, recalling she served 126 meals daily before last summer. The Woman's Missionary Society began a new study course The American City with leader Frey O Bannon, who announced her move to Wink.
The city’s Clean-Up program should finish before the big celebration Wednesday with trash removal efforts emphasized. Jal Civic Club will hold a ladies' night next Tuesday as acting President John Connell announced. Wat erworks Celebration details are being finalized and a musical program is planned by A L Meyers.
Rev W H Norris reports a large Sunday service with three additions to the church by letter Mrs Green and her two sons recently moved to Jal Mr Green works for Manning and Martin Drilling Co The W M A Baptist Church holds a week of prayer with daily afternoon programs through Friday. Eddie Cantor quote ends the item.
A. Roy Reigels’ late shot gave Monument Juniors a 19-17 win over Jal Juniors in Monument on Friday night. Jal’s turnover led to a last second mishap as a Jal player returned the ball, but the Juniors prevailed while the Panth ers fell 48-34 to Monument seniors in the final regular season game.
F. H. Goodner of Modern Cleaners announced the purchase of over 1500 dollars of new equipment including a washer a tumbler and a pressure filter capable of filtering 1000 gallons of cleaning solvent per hour back to original purity Rev L B Craven presiding elder visited with Rev C Y Butler of the Methodist Church on Monday.
Lester L Williams and Charl sie Mae Conner wed Monday afternoon in Winkler County courthouse Kermit by Justice of Peace J B Salmon. The couple will reside in Jal. Mrs W H Norris left for Corona California to be at the bedside of her seriously ill sister Mrs Roby Josey. Rev Norris accompanied her to the train in Monahans and she will stay until her sister improves.
Miss Zanelle Post presented a choral club program Wednesday afternoon in the high school chapel. A varied mix of chorus singing and solos drew interest and praise from attendees.
Roy Allison heads the Baptist Brotherhood, elected president, Adell Galle re-elected vice president, E I Burleson second vice president, Hunter Huse secretary treasurer. A program committee was named, and a ladies night with a supper and program is set for March 13.
Mrs Lee Ellen plans to leave this week to enter a hospital for treatment. The move follows medical advice and will involve a stay for care.
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