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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
2
The Jal community invites neighbors to a Wednesday celebration to mark the completion of a modern water system including a storage tank and improved fire protection. A new city park site will be built with trees and grass, creating an oasis in the desert as residents enjoy barbecue and tours of the system.
The article contrasts Jal in 1900 with Midland shopping, noting ranchwomen traveled long trails to Midland for semi annual shopping while Jal and Pecos served as supply posts. It notes Woolworth Hotel origins and later sale, and the Pett co owners.
Mrs. A Q Cooper of Odessa and pioneer resident of Jal will return Wednesday to join in the festivities surrounding the Watts Networks Celebration.
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