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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
7
Roswell 20 Carlsbad 6 last week boosts Coyotes as likely playoff opponent for the Panthers. Negotiations pending, but the Roswell Las Cruces winner slated to meet Jal on November 29 appears to set the postseason matchup.
Lovington delivered a 39 to 0 victory as Pharr and Young starred, scoring in each quarter. Key moments included Pharr and Zahn contributions on offense and Elliott’s interceptions, while Jal and Posten led Lovington’s defense before the mercy clock.
Walter Pendleton attended the funeral for his school chum Frank B. Smith who died suddenly at his Carlsbad home aged 53. Attending were John A Granger cattle inspector from Hobbs and another school friend. Mrs Smith and a son and daughter survived.
Charles Hamner of the Church of Christ has a sore throat this week, causing him discomfort and prompting concern among local congregants. No other symptoms are reported.
Judy Garland stars as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the Rex Theatre starting Sunday. Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, and Jack Haley headline the cast with Billie Burke and Margret Hamilton in key roles. The film is a dazzling modern musical in brilliant color based on L. Frank Baum’s classic tale.
Ladies of the El Paso Camp organized a Bible class with the last meeting at Mrs T B Foley’s home. This week the class meets at Mrs Wayne Mitchell’s home to study the book of Matthew. Mrs Clyde Cooper of Denver City, formerly of Jal, was seriously ill but improved at the start of the week, with relatives traveling to be with her.
The fifth grade gathered Monday from six to eight at teacher Mrs Mae Denny's home. They played games and enjoyed refreshments of coolade and muffins before children headed home early due to a school night.
A large crowd from W. M. S. gathered at the church Monday afternoon for a mission study. Mrs. J. M. Whitworth presided at the opening as president, and several ladies contributed to the program.
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