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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
2
Frances Pearce presents the Jal Flare bi weekly school paper with editors Naomi Robinson Peacock Jackie Whitley and Chloe Ann Fulmer guiding the staff. Bud Westbrook and Jean Chance oversee the journalism class under adviser Mona Awalt.
Jal defeated Artesia 6 to 0 in a hard fought football game. The Jal Panthers defended a slim lead through a late rally by the Bulldogs, earning praise for spirit, courage, and collective support from students, band, and community.
A pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Bobby Dyer was hosted at Mrs. C. R. Armstrong residence on Wednesday afternoon September 25. Hostesses were Mesdames Moore Armstrong and Miss Bessie Nell Moore with a guest list of numerous names including Mrs. M. H. Stroup, J. Tankersley, J. Sims, J. Burke Jr., and Misses Juanita Biddle and Sallye Wray.
Reverend Cliff Henderson will preach at both services at the Methodist Church on Sunday October 6 in the absence of Pastor Reverend Miller H Stroup. Henderson, a senior at Eastern New Mexico College, majors in religious education and plans to enter Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
The Just-A-Mere contract bridge club met at Mrs. Gus Kendrick's home on September 23. Members present included Mesdames K. B. Walker ER. A. Miller G. A. Smith M. F. Thompson Guy Schulze and Bill Fink with Mrs. H. L. Poage as a guest. Mrs. Miller won first prize and Mrs. Smith second prize. Lemon pie was served.
ER P Sweeney formerly Santa Fe Municipal School superintendent has been named State Director of Secondary Education. He assumed duties August 1 and will oversee statewide secondary programs and policies.
Mr and Mrs Lesta D Burdett and their son visit Mrs Emily Betty on furlough from New London Conn where Mr Burdett serves with submarine duty on the Atlantic coast The 30 day leave ends October seventh Jal High School alumni note attached
Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bowington announce the birth of their daughter Shirley Joe at the Robinson McClure Clinic in Kermit Texas on September 27. Shirley Joe's father works for El Paso Natural Gas Company and she has sisters Ann Joelene and Bernice.
Mr and Mrs Zack Kennedy completed a five day visit to Hughes Springs Texas. They attended a family reunion at Camp Fern Marshall Texas and returned by air from Shreveport Louisiana to Dallas then by train and bus to Jal.
The Girl Scouts met Thursday afternoon September 26. Deloris Stanley was elected chairman, Nancy Oliphant secretary, and Geraldine Harris treasurer. They will hike to the Justis Tank on Friday afternoon October 4.
Mr and Mrs Burl Williams of Jal New Mexico announce the birth of a daughter Sherry Ann Williams on September 11 at the Robinson and McClure Clinic in Kermit Texas The baby's father is manager of the Jal Food Market in Jal New Mexico
The Girl Scout Council sponsors a bake sale on Saturday October 5 at Jal Food Mart and Modern Grocery and Market. Home baked cakes pies and cookies will be sold with items contributed by council members and scout mothers to support Girl Scout work in Jal.
Plains Production Company reports drilling on Plains Knight No 1 reaching 8000 feet in preparation to set 7 inch O D casing as an oil string. Social notes include Delta Kappa Gamma meeting in Hobbs on September 21 with Mrs J J Smith and Miss Stella Sullivan. Nell Strother of Oklahoma returns home September 24 after visiting Miss Catharine Taylor. Mae Denny visits parents Mr and Mrs W R Bilbrey near Crossroads New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs Johnny Connell of Hobbs formerly of Jal announced last week they are the parents of a baby boy.
Joe Otero Rural School Supervisor of Taos County resumes duties after six months away. He spent his leave in Central America with the Office of Inter-American Affairs.
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