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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
9
Roswell defeats Carlsbad 20 to 6 last week fueling speculation the Coyotes will face the Panthers in a playoff spot. Negotiations not yet formal, but Roswell-Les Cruces clash on November 29 could determine Jal’s semifinal foe.
Lovington faces a 20 point deficit after a fast start by Pharr and Young as the Panthers push for scoring chances. Key plays include Pharr dives for extra points and long runs by Elliott and Zahn, with Lovington grinding back on defense and special teams.
Walter Pendleton attended the funeral for Frank B. Smith 53 of Carlsbad who died suddenly at home Sunday. Pendleton and Smith were schoolmates in 1894 as were John A Granger cattle inspector of Hobbs and another school chum. Mrs Smith and a son and daughter survived.
Pharr ran for 3 touchdowns and 60 plus yards as Lovington rolled to an 89 0 rout over Jal. Elliott added a TD and multiple key plays while Pruitt Reed and Posten contributed on offense and defense as Lovington’s first string dominated throughout.
Charles Hamner of the Church of Christ has been suffering with a sore throat this week.
The Wizard of Oz comes to Rex Theatre in Technicolor this Sunday. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy with Frank Morgan as the Wizard and Ray Bolger Bert Lahr and Jack Haley in notable roles.
Ladies of the El Paso Camp have organized a Bible class with the last meeting at Mrs T B Foley’s home. This week the class will meet at Mrs Wayne Mitchell’s home and study the book of Matthew. Mrs Clyde Cooper of Denver City, formerly Jal, was seriously ill but improved early in the week. relatives were notified.
The fifth grade held a party Monday evening from six to eight at teacher Mrs Mae Denny's home. They played games and had refreshments including koolaid and muffins. Because it was a school night the children went home early.
A large W. M. S. crowd met at the church Monday afternoon for a mission study. President Mrs. J. M. Whitworth presided at the opening as several ladies took part in the program.
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