Bi weekly journalism class announces editors and rates
Published by the journalism class with assistant editors James H Curtis Wilbur Crenwelge and Irvin Curry Hal Betty and Lloyd Joiner and reporters Ann Imex Jack Palmer geckie Whitley Mesa Leths Morgan. Subscription rate five cents for the remainder of the school year. A free copy goes to each school child and to every regular advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Curtis Wilbur Crenwelge
Irvin Curry
Hal Betty
Lloyd Joineree
Yen
M. Stewart
Chiee Ann Imex
Jack Palmer
Geckie Whitley
Mesa Leths Morgan
Give It a Thought by James H. Curtis
A reflective piece urges honest self representation and condemns misrepresentation by others or oneself. It argues that true character defines a person and references Emerson on living honestly, keeping promises, and valuing authenticity as the basis of friendship and art.
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Give
James H. Curtis
Students May Adopt or Amend Proposed Constitution
Wilbur Crenwelge urges Jal High School students to use their voting privilege thoughtfully as the time to vote on the proposed Jal High School Constitution approaches. He argues that unrestricted voting is rare and must be exercised with understanding of the reasons for the chosen vote.
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Wilbur Crenwelge
United States
Jal High
Jal High School
Snow Storms Slow Jal Work and Minds
A March snowstorm halted Jal area work with carpenters stopping, water drilling paused, and crews sent home. The piece notes student daydreams disrupt learning, leading to mischief such as paper wad tosses and even chalking a tack in a chair, urging disciplined thinking for “fair weather.”
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Jal
John
Mr. Walker
Eastern New Mexico College teachers honored in seacoast listing
Miss Ada Mae Hair of Jal, 1943 graduate and sister of Mrs Ida Fellers, is among 17 teachers recognized in the Eastern New Mexico College program for teacher education. Richard Goodner, Jal graduate 1942, has returned home after months in serious Texas hospitals and remains in fragile condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Mae Hair
Ida ‘Fellers
Jal Commercial
Richard Goodner
Exas
Richard
Iva Lee Calley and William Justis United in Jal Wedding
Miss Iva Lee Calley and William L. Justis were married Friday March 21 at First Methodist in Jal. Rev. Miller H. Stroup officiated before a lily-decorated altar. The bride, daughter of L. J. Calley, wore a Lilly Ann dressmaker suit, with yellow roses. The groom, son of Webb Justis and N. A. Medi, is a Korean War veteran and works with Lea County Welding Works. A reception followed at the Calley home and the couple will reside in Jal after a Texas honeymoon.
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Jal
Iva Lee Calley
William L. Justis
First Methodist Church
Miller H. Stroup
L. J Calley
Margaret Haynes
C. W. Justis
Justis
Colorado Women’s College
Denver
Colorado
Pecos
Tenth Army
United States
Korea
Okinawa
Lea County Welding Works
Lilli Ann Dresamaker
Honor
Wone & More
R. L. Morris
Jal town enforces uniform building code state law
Town of Jal adopts and enforces the Uniform Building Code as a state law. The State Building Inspector ordered enforcement, with notices to residents and businesses. Building permits are required, with inspector approval and fees based on valuation.
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Jal
New Mexico
J. W. Stone
Theople
A . Ae
Birthday Pi Given Going Thorne
Gary Hearne age 7 was honored with a birthday party Friday afternoon March 7 at his home. Games were played and a cartoon movie shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hearne
Esta Mae
Mary Heskett
Patsy
Judy Nothen
Ellene Burke
Lorne Miller
Wendel
Harris
Bob Haynes
Sandra Brown
Donald Curtis
Sammy Bates
Janet Carlini
Douglas McCullough
Nancy Joe Haile
Joan Jordon
D. Oliver Foreman
Ellen Lae
Church Class Entertained at Home of George Elliott
A Church of Christ junior class party was hosted at George Elliott's residence on Thursday night March 20. Children enjoyed games and refreshments. hostesses included Mrs John Fulmer and Mrs George Elliott among others, with several families listed as attendees.
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Church of Christ
George Elliott
Sylvia Smith
Patsy Whiteley
Shirley Cunningham
Zang Mosley
Carolyn
Lenda Elliott
Paul Elexander
Willard Lewis
Glen Dale
Bassham
Kenneth Anderson
Tommy Murray
Glen Elliott
Massers
John Whiteley
John Wiley Cunningham
Bud Cunningham
John Fulmer
Mesdames
Geore Elliott
John W. Cunningham
Fellowship Meeting Attended by Local Church of God Families
A Church of God District Fellowship gathering took place in Carlsbad on Monday March 3. Rev. and Mrs. Hilton Vail and their family joined Mrs. Lake and her children, with both families residing in Jal. District meetings rotate monthly among Jal Hobbs and Carlsbad churches.
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Church of God
Carlsbad
Hilton Vail
Frank. Lake
Jal
Hobbs
Rattlesnake Killing Reported at Jal Cooper Cemetery
Mrs J J Smith of the Jal Cooper Cemetery Association says a rattlesnake was killed Sunday March 16 in the cemetery by ground cleaners. Rev and Mrs Hilton Vail and families joined Mrs Frank Lake and family at a Church of God convention in Carlsbad March 3. Helen Montgomery elected to Silver Key honorary society at Eastern New Mexico College.
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J.J. Smith
Jal Cooper Cemetery Association
Helen . Montgomery
Silver Key
Eastern New Mexico College
Building permit requirements and penalties for unpermitted work
The specifications and materials to be used must be listed on each permit and approved by the Building Inspector. If work requiring a permit begins before obtaining it the permit fee must be doubled, but double payment does not excuse compliance or other penalties.
Nina Deity of Sumerian Heritage and Naming
The name Nina derives from the Sumerian word for lady and the prefix Nin indicating a divine title. It highlights Nin as a feminine honorific attached to deities in Mesopotamian tradition.
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Nina
Nin
Pioneer woman Buena Vista Williamson dies in Arkansas
Mrs Buena Vista Williamson a member of the Justis family died at her Jal area home near Rheas Mill Arkansas on March 10 Funeral services were held March 12 at Siz h under ti dizestion post The funeral was attended by relatives including Dr W Justis and Charles Justis of Jal Williamson left seven daughters and 16 grandchildren with siblings Hugo D W Justis of Jal and Basil Justis of Lincoln Arkansas among survivors
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Buena Vista. Williamson
Justis Fam Lily
Jal
Rheas Mill
Ark
Siz
Harry Er Willieteson Mason
Fred Jancnice
Pyote
Texas
Amy
Camillegreesne
Calif
Edith Mansfield
Ethel R. Blythe
Tacomi
Alice M. Eldridge
Lincoln, Ark
Ida Lee Pennington
Puerto Rico
Dorothy Mae Young
Frances Williamson
Hugo Justis Ces D. W. Justis
Jal, N. M
Basil Justis
Cory Simpson
Igen Okla
W. Justis
Charles Justis
Williamson
Revival Services At Church Of Christ Begin April Fourth
The Church of Christ announces a ten day revival starting April four led by Evangelist Thomas McDonald of Borger Texas. Local minister John Fulmer identifies McDonald as the visiting preacher for the event.
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Church of Christ
John Fulmer
Thomas McDonald
Borger
Texas
Funeral Services Held for Roy Heatton
Funeral services were held at the First Methodist church of Jal at 2 30 p m Sunday March 16 for Roy Heatton who died in Hobbs. The ceremony was directed by Reverend Miller H Stroup and Lodge No 65 AF AM with songs Rock of Ages and Old Rugged Cross. Interment followed at Hobbs Cemetery. He belonged to the Methodist church and is survived by his wife Rena and one son William of Oklahoma City.
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First Methodist Church
Jal
Roy Heatton
Hobbs
Miller H. Stroup
Lodge No. 65
Af&am
Keith Requa
Hoyt Fellers
O. A. Shiplet
Estin Scearce
Methodist Church
Rena
William
Oklahoma City
O B Brown Entertains With Forty Two Party
O B Brown and his wife hosted a Friday night forty two gathering at their home on February 28. Guests included S A Dyer and wife Arthur Dyer and wife Herbert Sanders and wife Elgin Crenwelge and wife FE R Sanderson and wife H E Fowler and wife Ray Todd and wife Raymond Stell and wife Joe Bussey and wife Goardon Smalley and wife J R Lewis and Georgy Shan and Mrs M E Bettis and W E Crenwelge.
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O. B. Brown
S. A. Dyer
Arthur Dyer
Herbert Sanders
Elgin Crenwelge
FE. R. Sanderson
H. E. Fowler
Ray Todd
Raymond Stell
Joe Bussey
Goardon Smalley
J. R. Lewis
Georgy Shan
M. E. Bettis
W. E. Crenwelge
Westbrook Transfered to Eunice NM by Continental Oil
Mr. Virgil Westbrook of Continental Oil Co. is transferred to Eunice New Mexico. The family moved on March 9. Journalism teacher Mr Stewart says Westbrook was one of their best reporters and she will be missed.
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Virgil . Westbrook
Continental Oil Co
Eunice
N. M
Westbroks
Macrch
Stewart
Buddy Westbrook
Sam Whitehurst Suffers Arm Injury in March Incident
Sam Whitehurst, riding in a pickup, lost balance and fell, breaking his right arm on Prising March 14. Dr. J. T. Brady treated him and he expects to return to work in three weeks. He moved to Jal on March 1, 1947 from Fayetteville Arkansas.
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Sam Whitehurst
J. T. Brady
Jal
Fayetteville
Ark
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