Ely's Trial For Shooting Set Monday
A Ward County jury indicted C. W. Ely, a Jal youth, for the murder of Earl Burkett in Monahans. Ely’s trial before Judge J. A. Crane is set to begin Monday at 10 a.m. with jury selection, as Glenn Osburn remains held as a material witness after fleeing the scene.
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Ward
C. W. Ely
Earl Burkett
Monahans
J. A. Crane
Burkett
Ely
Glenn Osburn
Osburn
Hobbs
Jal
el Paso
Navy
Lea County
Church of God District Meeting Opens in Jal
The Church of God district convention for Southeastern New Mexico will open Friday in Jal at 7 30 p m with Rev S J Wood of Hobbs presiding. Sessions continue Saturday and Sunday with multiple services and visiting pastors from Texas joining local members.
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Jal
Church of God
New Mexico
T. M. McClendon
S. J Wood
Hobbs
Texas
McClendon
Big Black Bug Bites Mrs Bennett
A long black bug with a peculiar nose bit Mrs. James Bennett, making her ill. Dr. Roberts at Community Hospital sent a blood specimen to the State laboratory. Chemists analyzed it and requested live bugs for study, noting a unique poison in the bite.
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James Bennett
Roberts
Community Hospital
State Laboratory
Water Carnival Queen Title Contest at Pecos pool
A June 9 and 10 event at Comanche Spring Swimming Pool in Pecos County features a Queen of the Water Carnival pageant with a Treasure Island San Francisco trip prize. Free year round swimming is possible thanks to 35 million gallon daily water from Comanche Spring feeding a 6000 acre district project. The site hosts bath revue, amateur water contests, and an aquatic show by Ambassador Swimming of Los Angeles.
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Comanche Spring
Pecos County
West Texas
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Ambassador Swimming Team
Los Angeles
Eighteen Seniors Receive Baccalaureate Address Sunday
Eighteen graduates in caps and gowns sat in honor as Rev. C Y Butler delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Miss Zanelle Post opened with a processional and Rev W H Norris gave the invocation. A violin solo by Mrs J L Burke and a girls sextette performance followed.
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C.y.butler
Zanelle Post
W.h.norris
King
J.l.burke
T. M.mcclendon
Goddard
T. M. McClendon
Miss Post
Foy
Softball Play Starts Monday In Ker mit League
Jal Stanolind softball opens Monday night against Wink High School in Ker mit Softball League opening events. No admission charge is listed for the first night. Rev. C. Y. Butler and his children Mildred and Mrs. Pinson with her husband A. C. head to San Angelo to visit friends and relatives for fishing and swimming.
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Kermit
Wink High School
C. Y. Butler
Mildred
Haids Visit Roswell Clinic in City
Mr and Mrs John Haid travel to Roswell for medical clinic visit and routine checkup.
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John Haid
Roswell
Seniors Graduate at Jal School Commencement
Commencement exercises at the Jal School were held Wednesday night in the high school auditorium before a large crowd. The processional was played by the school band and Rev. R. T. McClendon gave the invocation followed by the salutatory by the class speaker Dr. Dove.
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R. T. McClendon
Three Small Fires Do Little Damage This Week
Brooks Brininstool, fire chief, said three fires this week caused little damage as fires were quickly extinguished. Causes centered on negligence with rubbish and trash near porches and barrels. First fire at M. L. Moore's home involved a burning rubbish barrel. second at Joe Schauer's home. third under the pool hall porch from cigarette ashes.
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Brooks Brininstool
M. L. Moore
Joe Schauer
Non-Firemen Urged to Stay Off Fire Truck
City urges residents who are not fire department members to refrain from operating the truck and equipment. Mayor H H McAllister notes insurance coverage applies to regular firemen and nonmembers riding could raise rates, hindering protection. Trained department members handle equipment and fight fires more effectively.
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H. H. McAllister
Civic Club Sees Small Attendance For Evening Program
Civic Club members met Tuesday night to find only six in attendance. Mrs. B A Rea presented two guest accordionists who played well. The evening focused on low interest and no business was transacted. The W M S served steak, fries, and homemade ice cream.
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Civic Club
B. A. Rea
FHA Loans Depend On Rating
An early inspection may lower fire insurance rates as fire hazards and protection are reviewed. Randy Johnston and John Miller of Bob Daniel Insurance Agency in Hobbs report improved water facilities, fire department organization, and hazard removals. If Jal receives a fourth or fifth class rating, FHA building loans may be available to residents. Fire Chief Brooks Briainstool urges removal of remaining hazards before inspection.
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Randy Johnston
John Miller
Bob Daniel Insurance Agency
Hobbs
Brooks Briainstool
Oil Pace Holds As Locations Still Come In
In the Jal area during the week ended May 19 a total of 28 rigs were active with three completions and two locations. Drilling sites include Anderson & Pritchard wells in sections 5 and 25, 37E, with depths up to 8,325 feet, and Humble Oil & Resources No. 1-L State at 1980 feet from S and 660. Continental, Great West, and Watg. Casg. also noted work with derricks and rigging in place.
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Jal
Anderson & Pritchard No
Wells
Nene
Wells Nw
Anderson & Pritchard
Con
Jack
Nw Se
Continental
Great West
Leonard, No
Humble Oil & Res
State
Registration Board Named for the County
James M. Murray Sr. submitted the Democratic members George E. Bates Hobbs and W. E. Davis Lovington to fill the county permanent registration board. M. I. Humphries Jal and V. I. Six Tatum were named as alternates. Rev. R. C. Lewis Lovingtom will likely be submitted.
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James M. Murray, Sr
George E. Bates
Hobbs
W. E. Davis i
Lovington
M. I. Humphries
Jal
V. I
Tatum
R. C. Lewis
Lovingtom
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