11 May 1939
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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
2
The Jal newspaper in Lea County New Mexico appears weekly every Thursday under the Flare Publishing Company imprint delivering local news and notices to residents.
The writer teases a clue about a person nicknamed Fence Warmer who shifted to golf. He hints at score news from Jal Golf Club and mentions calf-ropings, a new man at the igi station, and reunions with Wel comer Shaw from Portales. Also notes a Hobbs woman with a diamond and church news. Mr and Mrs Ballinger joined the Baptist Church.
Rev. T. M. McClendon returned from Hot Springs after attending the state convention of the Church of God. He brought his wife back who had stayed there to nurse Mrs. A. P. Eaton, who is there for her health. They reported a good convention and that Mrs. Eaton is improving.
The article urges observing Mother's Day next Sunday across churches and communities. It extols mothers as vital to civic, social, and religious life, praising their selfless contributions and urging all to attend services honoring mothers. It emphasizes women's central role and the need to uphold maternal standards.
New schedule updates for the Methodist church show events listed by day and time. Activities include M Society Monday 2 p.m. Mission society, Cub Scouts Tuesday 7 p.m. Vies Club Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 7 p.m. Rev service Thursday school day 2 p.m. Leagues meet at 6 30 p.m.
Officials from the Texas and New Mexico announce new train timings on the icy Lovington to Jal line. Northbound departures shift to Mohahans on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4 PM with altered Thursday service. No major schedule changes for trucks and mail shipments are reported.
Mrs. D. Hill is surprised with a stork shower at the Church of God during a Tuesday prayer meeting at Mrs. George Craig's home. Guests include Mesdames Cooper, Lattey, Burley, Davis, Woods, Pyeatt, Pryeatt, Currie, Meyrs, and the hostess, with ice cream and cookies served.
Principal Jimmy Gammill attended a meeting of the Lea County Elementary Principals Association in Eunice this week, indicating active collaboration among district leaders.
Twenty three Cubs visit Custer Mountain to play Indian and Scout and collect rocks for display. They plan a summer camp work party at Humphries pasture next Saturday leaving the Methodist church at 9 p.m. A Cub party, a fishing trip, and a ball game at the church diamond are scheduled for the following Saturday at 10 a.m.
Miss Luella Catshall hosted a shower Friday afternoon in her home for Mrs J W Justis. Guests attended and brought gifts, a short social followed with refreshments, and several named ladies sent presents. Ice cream and cake were served.
Members of the Baptist Church announce a Sunday Mothers Day program with morning and evening services led by Rev. W. H. Norris. The full program promises meaningful activities and invites all to attend.
Billy Petty son of Mr and Mrs R L Petty was honored with a birthday party by his mother on Monday afternoon. Thirty three classmates and his teacher Miss Cora Jones attended. Children played games for two hours then enjoyed lemonade and cookies as Billy received several presents.
Helena Childers accompanied by Mrs Charles Betty traveled to Hobbs on a shopping trip Tuesday.
A brief item reports that customers are served by the glass at the town drug store soda fountain, a common practice in the era for fountain beverages and small refreshments.
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