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Jal Flare

Location

Jal, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

3

Hobbs Tracksters Top Jal In Dual Meet 79–33

Hobbs athletes defeated Jal contenders by 79 to 33 in a sandy track dual meet on Tuesday afternoon April 15. Jal’s Lloyd Joiner won the 100 yards in 10.65 seconds and 13 points led the meet. Hobbs’ Watson took the 200 yards in 26.2, Hal Betty of Jal won the 880 and the mile, Randolph and Harmon each earned three events for Hobbs, and Joiner was high point man with 13. Jal also won shots in shot put discus and high jump with Curtis Reed and others placing.

Hobbs Lloyd Joiner Jal Watson Hal Betty Randolph and Harmon Joiter Curtis Reed

Blount & Phillips college softball routs El Paso Natural

Sunday game on April 20 featured Blount and Phillips defeating El Paso Natural Gas 15 to 2. Blount and Phillips offense exploded with early runs and solid pitching held the opponent in check throughout.

Blount & Philips el Paso Natural, Gas Company

Dal High Tennis Team Competes In Eunice Meet

Four Dal High School players Joe Edward Crenwelge Ross Rasterling Larry Poage and Tony Hendricks traveled to Eunice for a tennis meet on April 28 Larry and Ross were defeated by Eunice players In doubles Tony Hendricks and Joe Ed Crenwelge defeated the Eunice team in singles Mrs H L Poage of Jal accompanied the boys to the event.

Joe Edward Crenwelge Ross Rasterling Larry Poage Tony Hendricks Dal High Eunice Larry Ross Tony Joe Ed H. L. Poage Jal Jessie Martin Tony Kendricks Ross Easterling

Hobbs Seniors Sweep Jal In Dual Tennis Meet

Hobbs senior tennis players won all matches against Jal juniors in a dual meet held April 15 in Jal. In doubles Ross Easterling and Joe Edward Crenwelge fell 6-3 6-4 to Hobbs. Easterling and Crenwelge were defeated in singles 6-0 6-0 and 6-2 7-5 respectively.

Jal Hobbs

Carlsbad Meet Yields Fast Times and One State Record

Avernre age Syade and the senior track squad plus the tennis team entered Carlsbad invitational on April 19. Hal Betty of High School won the mile in 5 10.5 and placed third in the 880. Lloyd Joiner tied for fifth in the broad jump with 19 feet 4 inches and won the first heat of the 100. Carlsbad’s Stevenson unofficially set a state mark by running the 100 yards in 10 seconds.

Avern RE Age Syade Carlsbad Hal Betty Betty Lloyd Joiner Joiner Stevenson

Woman's Club Elects Officers in April Meeting

The Woman's Club held a regular meeting on April 22 electing officers: President Mrs. Tommie Knight, first vice president Mrs. O. M. Stewart, second vice president Mrs. Alster Pendleton, secretary Mrs. H. L. Poage, treasurer Mrs. Don Gillit. Mrs Mullertroup then reviewed the book Pana Was A Preacher.

Wqmanr’s Club Woman’s Club Tommie Knight Stewart Alster Pendleton H. L. Poage Don Gillit Mullertroup Pana

Hobbs Wins Lea County Track Meet in Eunice

Hobbs topped the Lea County Track Meet held April 18 in Eunice with the most points. Eunice placed second, Jal third, Monument fourth. Hal Betty of Jal won the 880 and mile. Hobbs swept shot put and javelin, with Scoggins of Eunice taking shot. Hobbs also won the relay.

Lea County Eunice Eunnice Hobbs Jal Monument

Rotary delegates attend district convention in Albuquerque

Bleeker and Burke represented the local club at the District Convention of Rotary Clubs held in Albuquerque on April 27 28 and 29. Beverly Jo Burke pianist for the Jal Rotary Club accompanied her father andMr Bleeker and visited in Albuquerque.

Lenning Family Plans Summer Move from Sundown Texas

Mr S R Lenning spent the weekend with his family and has been working in Sundown Texas where they will move this summer.

S. R. Lenning Sundown Texas

Athletic Dept Receives Four Tennis Rackets

The Athletic Department received four tennis rackets on Wednesday August 3.

Atthletic Department

Grill Café Seeks Stolen Dishware From April 9

Grill Café requests information leading to the recovery of dishes including four dinger plates a salad plate and a tray borrowed on April 9. The cafe emphasizes urgent need and urges witnesses to come forward.

Grill Cafe

Surprise shower honors Mrs. Carl Buttrill at Baptist church

A surprise stork shower for Mrs. Carl Buttrill was held at the Baptist church on Friday April 11 at 2 p.m. Hostesses were Mesdames Jack Johnston Ivan Higgins Rex Johnson and L A Ray. Guests included Mesdames L D McNair J O Wood P H Heckman W E Scott Carl Baisley D D Robinson Woody Goin H G Ray Odie McGaha and J J Ray. Contributions came from Mesdames Bill Miller Ray Pritchard C T McKeown Chester Emmerson A E Casey Clyde Leavell Alton Durr W L Jones Hershel Wolf Homer Pender J B Roach Garland Rameey J H Redman and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Carl Buttrill the Baptist Church Mesdames J. O. Wood P. H. Heckman W. E. Scott Carl Baisley D. D. Robinson Woody Goin H.G Ray Odie McGaha J. J. Ray Bill Miller Ray Pritchard C. T. McKeown Chester Emmerson A. E. Casey Clyde Leavell Alton Durr W. L. Jones Hershel Wolf Homer Pender J. B. Roach Garland Rameey J. H. Redman The American Legion Auxiliary

Fellowship Meeting Held in Hobbs New Mexico

A Church of God District Fellowship gathering in Hobbs New Mexico on Monday July 7 was attended by Rev and Mrs Hilton Vail and their children Mr and Mrs Frank Lake and children and Mr and Mrs L L Clarke and children. Another District Fellowship will be held in Jal on Monday May 5.

Church of God Hobbs New Mexico Hilton Vail Mire Frank Lake Ren L. L.clarke Jal

Senior Class Prepares Annual at Jal High

The Jal High senior class begins work on its annual to recall school days with scrapbook style pages. It will feature campus scenes buildings faculty organizations and senior activities.

Jal . High

El Paso Man Repeats Arm Injury Reset On Return

Mr. Bill Brown, who suffered a broken arm four months ago, had the injury reset again after returning home to El Paso last week. The updated condition is described with cautious notes on healing prospects.

Bill Brown el Paso Brown

Also Mentioned on This Page

Icosmetics Ikey Lewis Jal, N. M J. Sqbe N. Mex Scoggins Seoewins Hobbs Boys Jack Johnston Ivan Higgins Rex Johnson L. A. Ray Alwaye Woolsworth Hotel H. J. Wink Snook's Arthur Theta, Prep Ling Federated. Store Lea Tures Hubta Prop Jal, New Mexico Jails Chris Antone Aled
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