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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
2
The 1946 47 school paper closes and reflects on its purpose to provide practical journalism experience. It served local news and advertising, built school interests, mirrored editorial thought, and revealed students hidden talents and flaws as noted by J L Burke.
Eighth grade students surveyed their European roots after studying immigration to the United States. Out of twenty five present the pupils listed two to four nations of ancestry including Irish Dutch American English Germans Scotch Swedes Danes and Czechoslovaks. The piece emphasizes America as a melting pot and urges united American culture.
JAL FLARE releases a financial statement outlining recent events and figures. The report highlights earnings trends, cash flows, and key balance sheet items with emphasis on liquidity and potential risks.
Mr. Ira Hyman bought the home of Mr. Lloyd Clark on May 2. The residence sits across the street north of K. B. Walker's home.
The entire cast gathered at a host’s home to mark the South of the Border play. Students studied the 1863 Mexican revolt, noting the decisive Cinco de Mayo battle. A Spanish dinner featured tacos, guacamole, fries, and iced tea, with dancing on the sun porch afterward. Notables present included Juanita Johnson, Glenna Clary, Juanita Biddle, Beverly Burke, Charlene Hyman, David Boyd, Hal Betty, Sidney Starnes, Donald Gillet, Wilbur Crenwelge, Mrs Hoyt Fellers, and Mrs J T Recer.
Emily Betty was honored with a farewell party at the Hubert Madera ranch home on May 8. Guests danced and enjoyed sandwiches, canapes, celery, deviled eggs, pickles, olives, chicken salad and coffee as Lois Madera and others hosted. Attendees included K. B. Walkes, J. M. Whitworth, L. L. Burke, Bobby Whitworth, and several others.
Mrs. V. S. Westbrook hosted the Just-a-Mere Contact Club of Jal in Eunice on May 8. Dinner preceded rounds of play with cake and coffee served afterward. Attendees from Jal included Mesdames Thompson Schulze Walker Miller Kundrick Smith McCoy Fink and guest Rowland Chance. Bill Fink won high and K B Walker took second.
A bridal tea hosted by Mrs Tommie Knight and cohostesses on Sunday May 4 1947 featured a silver ship table lit with blue lights and red roses. Receiving line included Mrs Tommie Knight Mrs Blanche Calley and Mrs Bill Justis with many guests presenting gifts.
On Monday May 12 at 6 30 pm Betty Kendricks hosted a lawn party in Miss ate LAWN P ae. Walter Pendleton escorted the group to Kermit for two hours of skating then they returned to Bettys home for dancing and games. Refreshments included Dr Peppers pimiento cheese sandwiches pickles potato chips candy and cake attended by Betty Kendricks Sherman Lenning Tony Kendricks Mona Awalt Jerry Lindsey Joan Phillips Hal Betty Lloyd Joinner Allen Scearce Shirley Ramsey Jimmy Curtis Glenna Clary David Boyd Marvelyn Stanley Jimmy Sigler Deloris Gallo Deloris Stanley Ileta Joyce Wilson Carvelle Ramsey Sonny Davis N L Moore Larry Poage Bobby Hurta Sidney Starnes Bobby Kelly Eleanor Boyd Frances Lenning Pauline Embrey Blood Reed Max Miller Anna Vee Johnson Shot Hager Wallace Cunningham Mrs aan Stanley and Mrs Kyendr icks.
Miss Jewel Kay Childress and Sylvester Sims united in marriage at Kermit Texas on Friday May 2 at 11 45 a m. Rev Atkinson of the Baptist Church performed the ceremony. The couple reside in Jal N Mex area.
The text appears as an editor note about strict overtime in a school newspaper. It discusses journalism ethics and the pressure to produce copy quickly, warning against sloppy work and the value of careful reporting.
Carl David Brin, son of Mr and Mrs Brinka Brin, has attended New Mexico School at Santa Fe for two years. He received two preparation certificates one last year and one this year. An article in The New Mexico Progress notes his shift from shoe repairing to printing. His instructor reports strong learning and improved skills in the printing line.
A weiner roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mooree in Kermit Texas drew attendees including Lote Velma Cody Dotsy Rushing and the Perkins family plus Ruth Jimmy and Joyce Lake. After eating, music played and songs were sung, with Kermit residents Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shaneargi their children Mrs. Henson and Calvin Henson among the guests.
Young People of the Baptist Church of Jal held a sunrise breakfast at the El Paso Natural Gas water tower on Sunday April 27 to encourage more members to attend services. Masato led the event as guests enjoyed bacon eggs and coffee.
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