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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
2
The Assistant Editor notes a 75 cent rate for the remainder of the school year. A free copy goes to every school child and to each regular advertiser.
Maria Awalt notes Jal High students enjoyed Halloween with safe fun. Freshmen and sponsor Mrs. Smith led positive activities including a bonfire near the football field and later dancing on the tennis courts. Everyone behaved well and avoided property damage, adding variety to school days.
Jal Extension club met at Mrs Brook Brinis stqol on Wednesday October 23. Handmade pin cushions were exchanged as gifts. Mrs K Speer won the penny match. Officers for 1947 elected are Mrs Don Gillit president Mrs George Addison secretary Mrs A H Joiner treasurer Mrs C L Armstrong reporter. Installation set for November 14 with annual dinner. Refreshments served to twelve members.
Six members of the Home Economics IV class visited Mrs C A Bilson at her home last Monday. She showed English china, silverware, and items she made including divan and chair covers. Tea and sandwiches were served to Chloe Ann Fulmer Johnnie Hager Naomi Robinson Peacock Lola Cody Juanita Johnson and Glenna Clary.
Mrs Ann Shearer Mrs Bill Fink and Lloyd Fink were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Y K Childers in Carlsbad. They attended the Hobbs Carlsbad football game and visited Carlsbad Caverns during their stay.
Mrs R H Awalt hosted a party for her daughter Mona on Monday November 4 with about fifty guests enjoying gifts games and dancing.
The Gleaners class and the T E L class of the Baptist church hosted a tea from 8 to 5 pm on Friday November 8 at Mrs John G Benton’s home. Attendees included Mesdames P O Davis O M McGaha Walter Denny J L Burke Jr W T Gross Joe Mounts Tommie Knight Ivan Higgins P H Heckman Charles Mosley J D McCullough and Miss Rowena Huls i and the hostess.
Sue Mitchell Daphana Dyer Jackie Lou Outright and Barbara Anderson attended a slumber party at Juanita Biddle's home following a Kangaroo Court held at the school house on Thursday night October 31.
The Young Peoples Endeavor of the Church of God held a business meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Cooper on Monday October 14. A program and a membership committee were appointed. Afterward refreshments were served and members visited together informally.
Freshman Bobby Kelly returns to school from El Reno Oklahoma after attending Jal in seventh grade. He says he likes it here and shows promise in football practice.
Eighth grade pupil Buddy Phillips reports easier reading and bolder print after receiving a new pair of spectacles. He says words now appear larger and blacker, improving his ability to read.
Mrs Jack Smith entertained the Just-a-Mere Contract Club at her home on October 21 with Hal loweens decor including black spiders bats witches and skeletons. Mrs Gus Hendricks won high score and Mrs K B Walker placed second. Guests included Mrs Kennth Davis Miss Stella Sullivan Mrs George K Shearer and members E A Miller Virgil Westbrook Bill Fink and Gus Kendrick. E A Miller to host November 4 in new home.
The schedule lists services at The First Methodist Church Jal New Mexico led by Pastor Miller H Stroup. Sunday School 9 46 a m Worship 11 a m Young People's Fellowship 6 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m.
Jal Lodge No. 20 ICCF meets every Monday at 7 30 p m. Jal Lodge No. 65 APM meets first and third Tuesdays at 7 p m with special degree meetings Fridays at 7 p m.
Lola Cody has been absent from school to attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs Bitha Avants who died in a car accident in Shafters California. Church and Assembly of God services are listed with Sunday schools morning worship and evening times and midweek services.
The First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and Worship at 11:00 a.m. An evening service is at 7:30 p.m. A. M. officers and teachers meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Brotherhood at 7:00 p.m. Thursday activities follow.
The Church of Christ held a Halloween party at Mr and Mrs Dave Forsman home with over forty guests. They played forty two and enjoyed hot dogs together.
Classes will host assembly programs with seniors scheduled for November 18 and juniors for November 25. Sophomores are set for December 2, freshmen for December 9, eighth grade for December 16, and seventh grade for January 13.
Bessie Nell Smith a student of A C C accompanied by her college friend Nickie Schofner of Cordell Oklahoma attended the A C C and Texas Tech football game in Kermit. After the game the two visited Bessie Nell's family and friends in Jal.
A safety meeting for El Paso Natural Gas Company employees was held November 4 in the Methodist church recreational hall. Camp No. 1 hosted Camp No. 2 and wives with a chicken dinner and floor show. Performers Mona Awakta r and Beverly Burke supplied music. eighty people attended.
Mrs F M Thompson entertained the Just-A-Mere Bridge Club with guests Mrs H L Poage and Miss Stella Sullivan. Regulars included Mesdames K K Walker Jack Smith E A Miller Bill Fink and Gus Kendrick. Mrs Walker won high score and Mrs Fink was second. dessert featured pecan pie with whipped cream.
Mrs. Ann G. Shearer of Denver left yesterday after ten days as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fink, concluding a stay that began with travel on Continental Air Lines.
Miss Nell Fite hosted a gathering in the Home Economics building on Thursday Oct 17 honoring the school board and faculty with their spouses. A ranch style buffet featured Mexican beans with weiners, buttered corn, cabbage slaw, relish bread butter coffee and cake with informal games and demonstrations as entertainment.
The Women's Society of Christian Service honored Jal. Public a teachers on October 24 with a Chinese supper of chop suey. Mrs. E. J. Marshall served as toastmaster, guests were placed in an Oriental setting, and performances by Wilbur Crenwelge, Mrs. Bob Morris, David Boyd in a red Far East robe, Euvella Sapp recited about the Chinese, and Eleanor Boyd presented "In A Chinese Garden."
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