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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
4
Mr and Mrs L Ousley announce the birth of a son on September 7. The baby weighs 8 pounds and is named Sammy Loyd. The Ousleys live in Andrews and the father is a former pastor of the Church of Christ here.
The council discussed garbage disposal policy and reduced the weekly rate from 35 to 25 cents with citizen cooperation urged. Officials will add the fee to water bills and monitor non meter accounts, offering further reduction if needed. Former city policeman W J Green did not appear to answer incompetence charges and was motioned to be dismissed.
The monthly league kicks off as organizers contact teams, with enjoyments and babies noted. A recent match in Eunice saw the locals lose by 54 pins to the Eunice keglers. Walter Woods, once of Jal, returns to settle in Arkansas after moving a year ago.
Mrs Rosalee Malcolm moved to Artesia. Mrs J A Hill took over the Jal Hotel and will operate it. Her husband works with Ascan Drilling Company. They have been in Jal two years. Short note from Burleson thanks Jal friends and customers after fourteen months in the grocery business. Mrs A Q Cooper of Odessa visits. Walter Perry heads to Rising Star for a visit.
The narrative describes a football clash where Jal holds a 6 0 lead over Hobbs after multiple drives. Key moments include blocked kicks, interceptions by Zahn, a Hobbs punt, and late passes as Jal maintains the advantage. The piece also notes Jal Monday bowling averages and last week’s team scores.
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