Odd Fellows Hall Nears Completion For First Meeting
The Odd Fellows lodge hall is rapidly taking shape and will be ready for their first meeting Monday night. The hall will be a free space for any program they plan and will be their own building. A grand opening is planned for April 15 with visitors from surrounding towns and degrees to be conferred. Ralph Baird is the contractor and expects completion in record time.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Odd Fellows
Collum
Ralph, Baird
Water Shortages Increase in Jal
Residents faced frequent water outages with pressure so low that many drew water from outdoor hydrants. The recurring supply issues disrupted daily life and sparked concerns in the community.
The Long and The Short Hunter Plans Big Quail Quest
J. M. Whitworth talks of real hunting grounds and plans to go as soon as season opens. An old friend, recently arrived, invites Whitworth to his ranch near Eldorado claiming abundant quail, sheep, and deer, with a game warden in the family. Gene Corley returns to school after a brief illness from an injury while playing. Mrs. Frank Eickinger and son Rich ard visit Mrs. Buck Cal Tan in Odessa for the Stock Show.
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J. M. Whitworth
Frank Eickinger
Richahard
Buck Cal- Tan
Odessa
Local golf club plans ten day member drive
The Golf Committee led by president L Aird proposes a ten day membership drive ending April 2 to fund a new course on the Wilson place north of town. Secretary J M Whitworth notes twenty pledges and says $25 fees will start construction if enough sign up. treasurer Gus Kendricks will collect funds. If interest exceeds twenty, a clubhouse may be built using old course items.
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L. A. Baird
Wilson Place
Jal
J.M. Whitworth
Gus Kendricks
Whitworth
Uninvited vandals disrupt town Easter egg hunt
Vandals entered the Rex Theatre Easter egg hunt and stole many eggs prepared by the school and student council. Mrs Emileu Betty and staff hid a whole case of eggs early, but thieves found them. about 300 children hunted, some found eggs, others did not. Deputy Elmer Turner traces black robbers as a golden egg winner named Ethryn Courtney earned a week’s show pass.
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Rex Theatre
Emileu
Betty
Elmer Turner
Ethryn Courtney
Straw Fire Ends Brief Jal Fire Truck Parade
Jal firemen led a 100 car parade when a false alarm sent them racing to the Webb Justis house. They found no fire and returned to town after learning a cattle truck near the Gulf station had a straw fire. Gulf station workers quenched it with a hose. Alarm caller M. L. Moore. Mr and Mrs Joe Foster plan to build a small house in Jal this week.
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Webb Justis
Gulf Station
Jal
M. L. Moore
Jioe Foster
Rotarians Hold Regular Meeting and Social
Rotary Club met for a regular luncheon hosted by Methodist Church ladies. Visitors attended as Mrs. J H Courtney hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband with immediate family. Several local residents visited friends and a member was ill this week.
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J. H. Courtney
Rotary Club
Social Security Number Mighty Important
Notes on the importance of social security numbers for living and after death, with references to recent deaths in Jal and an investigation to determine their numbers. Also mentions plans for Muje Humphries to enter a veterans hospital in Albuquerque for a two week minor operation. Includes local social and church events with residents visiting relatives and band rehearsals in Jal.
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Jal
Muje Humphries
Albuquerque
Veterans Hospital
Band heads to Las Cruces for state contest trip
Miss Zanelle Post and R L Meyers are chaperones for the band as they depart Friday for Las Cruces on a free trip funded by band mothers. The band and soloists will compete in state contests, with soloists leaving from the band clinic Thursday and the group returning Sunday. Attending with them are Mr and Mrs Frank Goodner, Mr and Mrs Frank Butler, Mrs Frank Ikinger, Mr and Mrs J L Cadley, and Mrs Sally Norfleet.
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Zanelle Post
R. L. Meyers
Las Cruces
Frank Goodner
Frank Butler
Frank Ikinger
J. L. Cadley
Sally Norfleet
State University Officials Speak at Jal E School Program
President Zimmerman of the University of New Mexico and Dean Bostick visited Jal E School on Wednesday. They addressed the Coronado Expedition and outlined university facilities for students.
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Zimmerman
University of New Mexico Et
Hobbs Hosts Tourist Instruction School At Local Hotel
Invitations went to hotels and tourist camps in Hobbs for a tourist instruction school sponsored by the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce. The sessions run weekly over three weeks at the Hardin Hotel starting Friday.
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T& Held
Hardin
Hobbs
Chamber of Commerce of
Republicans Reorganize at School House Meeting
A Republican organization meeting was held Wednesday night to strengthen Republican forces for the coming elections.
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Fosters
Rotarians
Jeom Madera
John Benton
Clarence Roach
Rupert Madera
Beatrice Simpson
Mionahens
Helen Courtney
H. L. Pound
Cushing
Oklahoma
Iso
C. H. Pound
Woods
Humphries
Johnnie Gonnell
J.L. Burke, Jr
Lamesa
Odens
Jerry McGuwren
Wink
G. Ward Moody
Odessi
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