Jal Flarehs U Gets Coach Smith Champ Maker
Coach Uncle Joe Smith, Jal High School mentor for four years, will join Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene Texas as head basketball coach assistant football coach and physics professor. He and his wife Betty Jo will move by June first, leaving a legacy of state title teams and district wins noted across southeastern New Mexico.
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Joe Smith
Jal
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
Texas
Smith
Panther Grid Stars
New Mexico
Walloping
Silver City
Artesia
Speakers Club Will Meet at Community Church
The Speakers Club will meet tonight at the Community Church for a supper and entertainment by hobby speeches. Mrs. Brooks Brininstool will be toastmaster and speeches will be made by Johnnie Connell, John Benton, George Dav's and Jimmie Cowan. Mrs. John Benton acts as secretary for the club.
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Brooks Brininstool
Johnnie Connell
John Benton
George Dav's
Jimmie Cowan
Virginia City Opens at Rex With Flynn and Scott
The Rex Theatre presents Virginia City starring Errol Flynn Miriam Hopkins and Randolph Scott opening Friday. Based on Civil War era events it follows the battle for five million dollars in gold hidden at Virginia City Nevada.
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Rex Theatre
Virginia City
Errol Flynn
Miriam Hopkins
Randolph Scott
Flynn
Scott
Roping Clubs Reorganized in New Spring Season
Jal's Roping Club reorganized and will start Saturday with contests. Lovington roping group recently organized and brought 25 Brahma calves to market. Trop Fort and Daymon Shipp traveled to Lubbock for a Fort Worth shipment. Jake McClure elected president and Roy Tomlinson secretary treasurer of Lovington roping group.
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Jal
Lovington
Trop Fort
Daymon Shipp
Lubbock
Fort Worth
Jake McClure
Roy Tomlinson
Mrs Fink Hosts Just a Mere Contract Club
Mrs Fink entertained the Just a Mere Contract club on a Monday night. Two bridge tables were in play with Mrs Ralph Baird taking high prize, Mrs John Benton second, and Mrs Jimmie Gammill winning the cut prize. Refreshments followed the game.
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Bill Fink
Ralph Baird
John Benton
Jimmie Gammill
Sub Debs Party At Brininstool Ranch
Joyce Brininstool plans an all day stay and a slumber party for the Sub Debs Club at Brininstool Ranch starting Thursday morning.
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Joyce Brininstool
Brininstool
Foley Family Injured in Portales Area Car Crash
Troy Foley, his young daughter, and Foley’s brother Sam Lasseter were injured in a Sunday wreck near Portales. All were reported to be getting along nicely, but the baby was later taken to a hospital. Frank Butler and Foley drove to see the child after a call from Mrs. Foley.
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Troy Foley
Sam Lasseter
League Picnic at Flare Friday Night
The senior league of the Methodist Church plans a flare party picnic Friday night. Members will bring sandwiches and punch, meet at the church, then travel to the flare location outside town for games and a picnic.
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League
Methodist Church
Methodist Church Prayer and Service Appeal
The church invites all for a friendly welcome fellowship Bible study and singing. A spirit of worship and earnest message is shared with appreciation for responses and a call to extra service for the Lord. Pastor G. K. Keever signs the message.
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Methodist Church
Amarillo and Wichita Falls Guests at Ranch Home
Mr and Mrs J W Yeakel and Walter Wieland of Amarillo and Mr and Mrs W H Peckham of Wichita Falls were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Penn Combist at their ranch near here.
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J. W. Yeakel
Walter Wieland
Amarillo
W. H. Peckham
Wichita Falls
Mrs. Penn
Baptist WMU Plans Social and Business Meeting
The Baptist Woman's Missionary Union will meet at the church for a combined business and social session. Four circles were organized Tuesday including Lockett Ruth Friendship and Lottie Moon. Chairs named: Mrs. E Stills, Mrs. J L Burke Jr, Mrs. R L Robinson, Mrs. L D Hare, and Mrs. Pat Simpson. Mrs. I L Harbison leads the Monday social.
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Baptist
Lockett
Hugh Wood
E. Stills
Ruth
J. L. Burke, Jr
R. L. Robinson
J. D. McClintock
L. D. Hare
Lottie Moon
Pat Simpson
W. B. Mitchell
I. L. Harbison
Notice of Constable Sale in Lea County New Mexico
Constable Elmer Turner, Precinct 15 Lea County NM, will sell at public auction on June 8, 1940 at 2 pm the 1936 Ford Coupe motor 18 2806 license 30 to satisfy a debt of 58.50 plus costs 67.80 in Civil Case No 60 of the Justice of the Peace Court Precinct 15.
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Jack Henry
J. E. Darling
Peace Court of
Precinct No
County of
Lea
State of New Mexico
Elmer Turner
Lea County
New Mexico
Scouts Head To Camp In Madera Canyon Near Balmorhea
Troop 60 of Grandfalls leaves from the schoolhouse at 8 a.m. for a four day Boy Scouts camp in Madera Canyon near Kingston Ranch. The schedule includes daily awakenings at 6:30, inspections, advancement periods, activities, and camp fires with a planned return on Wednesday May 29 via Fort Stockton. About 21 boys participate with a camp fee of 2.50 and a similar food list.
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Boy Scouts of Grandfalls
Madera Canyon
Kingston Ranch
Toyahvale
Balmorhea
Boy Scouts
Balmorhead
Bird Nest Canyon
Fort Davis
Old Fort Davis
McDonald
Girl Scouts Plan Summer Camp at Sitting Bull Falls
The Girl Scout troop committee chosen June 22 for a summer camp trip met Monday night led by president Mrs. Raymond Lindsey. Plans set for camp at Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln National Park in Southeastern New Mexico.
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Girl Scout
Raymond Lindsey
Lincoln National Park
New Mexico
Trip supervised by Darold Wilson
A brief note indicates a trip was supervised by Darold Wilson, with no additional details available about participants, destination, or outcomes.
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Darold Wilson
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Coach Smith
Long Publications
Jal News
Jal, N. M
Stuart Long
Emma Jackson Long
Speakers Club
Mrs. Fink
Foley Girl
Portales
G. K. Keever
WMU
Elmer, Turner, Constable
Girl Scouts
Sitting Bull Falls
Notre Dame
Charles Laughton
Oklahoma
James Cagney
SUN. & Mon
Barbara Stanwyck
Fred McMurray
Bulova
Gruen
J. L. Potts
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