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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1947
Page
2
In Jal New Mexico a journalism class notes Jal High School sports memory and seeks a renewed school spirit. The article recalls 1941 state contenders and a famed undefeated era and asks students to invest in foundations for next year as football plans begin.
Buddy Phillips recounts an accident after school when L. C. Myers and Martin Beebe played tennis. A rock thrown to tease struck L. C. on the forearm near the head, requiring six stitches. The piece urges readers to learn from others and avoid rock throwing on school grounds.
In Vaughan Lindsey’s TIME KILLER the restless student is described as the pupil who cannot settle to study. He sits and wiggles, eyes his neighbor, and wanders the hall asking silly questions. The piece challenges readers to reflect on personal distraction.
The Theta Rho girls were taken by bus to Eunice for a dance at 7 15 p m Tuesday April 8 hosted by Mrs Walter Pendleton and others. The Community Hall provided the venue with the girls inviting boys. A game titled Knock To Knock Out was played and the next Therapy Girls meeting is scheduled for April.
Mrs Guv Schultz entertained the Just-a-Mere Bridge Club in her home Monday evening. Guests included Mrs R E Haynes and Mrs Schulze's daughter Mrs Rayford Fruitt of Kansas. High score went to Mrs Jack Smith. low to Mrs Bill Fink. bingo prize to Mrs Haynes. name prize to Mrs Gus Kendrick. Angel food cake and coffee were served after play.
Mrs. Bill Fink was honored with a surprise birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. K B Walker on Friday April 4. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Jaak among others.
A house warming for Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Perkins was hosted by friends on Saturday evening April 12 at the R. L. Petty home next door. Music with When the Saints Go Marching In set the tone as instrumental numbers and songs filled the night. Hot chocolate and cake were served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Shorty Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Willy White, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Pyeatt, Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Cooper, Rev. and Mrs. Hilton Vail, Mrs. R. L. Petty, Mrs. Mack Rhea, Mrs. Myers, Lola and Verna Cody, Jimmy and Joyce Lake, Billy Petty, Irvin Curry and Carl Cooper, plus several children.
Miss Erma Ls announced engagement to Jack Clements of Hennessey Oklahoma at a tea hosted by Mrs. G Bentee Rey Speer and wife at Mrs q M Shinlets home on April 30. Scrolls read June 1 and the couple will wed at First Methodist Church in Hennessey with Rev M C Cartel performing. They will reside in Enid Oklahoma during his studies at Phillips University.
Mr and Mrs K B Walker hosted a dinner Tuesday April 22 honoring Mr and Mrs H H McAllister who were visiting from Oklahoma City. Guests included Truitt Hollis Rupert Madera L J Calley and Bill Fink.
The Baptist Young People held a tacky party Tuesday night April 25 at the Justis tank. A mixed crowd provided lively decor and humor as a scavenger hunt followed refreshments. Winning team members were Scott Brown Carvelle Ramsey David Baum Donald Gillet Wanda Stewart and Virginia Gillett.
The Just-a-Mere Bridge Club ladies and their husbands held a surprise covered dish dinner at Virgil Westbrooks in Eunice on a Saturday in April. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. McCoy, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Schulze, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Fink, and Mrs. Smith. After a gift was presented to the Westbrooks, guests enjoyed bridge.
Mrs. E. R. Sanderson of the Texas-New Mexico Camp hosted a bridge party attended by Mrs. O. B. Brown Mrs. J. R. Lewis and Mrs. H. Sanders plus the hostess. Refreshments including strawberry short cake and coffee were served.
Guests gathered at the Flying E Ranch for a Thursday barbecue hosted by J F Smith and family. H H McAllister of Oklahoma City, Truitt Hollis, and Johnny Boren with his two daughters attended along with former Jal Panthers supporters and others in a festive yard gathering.
A tacky party was hosted by Lewis Curry a 1945 Jal High graduate on a Tuesday evening April 15. Guests were judged by Mr and Mrs Hap Morris for tackiness. Mrs Hilton Vail won the prize a small cedar chest inscribed Jal N M. Attendees included Lola and Velma Cody Joyce Ruth and Jimmy Lake Bill Petty Joe Trent Jimmy Morrow Calvin Henson Earl Jennings Etsel Dennis and Billy Holmes. Popcorn was served and several games were played.
Dallas resident George Keever died as friends report his passing. He attended Jal High School when his father served as pastor of the First Methodist Church in town.
The Just-a-Mere Contract Club was entertained by Mrs. Jack Smith on April 21, 1947. Members listed include M Hew Me K Mrs. K B Walker and others with guest Mrs. Nance. First prize went to A Miller, second to Guy Schulze, low to Nancy Plummer. refreshments were served. next host is Mrs. M F Thompson with a May 5 meeting.
Miss Amanda Sue Mogley daughter of Mr and Mrs R E of Jal married J Mills on April 15 at First Methodist Church. Mills is brother of Mrs Lee Harris and son of Mrs Earl Gilliam both of Jal. The couple will reside in Jal.
A dinner was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Lake for the young people of the Church of God on Tuesday evening April 10. Music featured records for entertainment. Attending were Jimmy Morrow Calvin Henson Earl Jennings Frentice Shoemake Lewis Curry Lola Velma Cody Joyce Jimmy Ruth Lake.
Mrs. Brooks Brininstool and Mrs. Tommie Knight represented the Jall Woman's Club as delegates at the State Convention of Federated Clubs held in Santa Fe from April 17 to 19. Brininstool visited relatives while in Santa Fe.
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