City Holds Registration for Draft Selective Service at Local Precincts
Precinct 15 in Jal hosts sign up at the school with chief registrar J. L. Burke Jr. and county clerk Mrs. Pearl McGlathery assisting. other clerks listed. Precinct 16 Oc ho a holds sign up at the school with Mrs. W. E. Baird as chief registrar. Precinct 17 Lea at D C Berrys residence with Mrs. D C Berry presiding. Ill men unable to attend must notify so a clerk can be sent to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Burke, Jr
Pearl B. McGlathery
K. B. Walker
Jimmy Gammill
Charles E. Brown
Virginia Wilson
Georgia Connell
G. M. Shiplet
Sallie Jordan
Carrie T. Bier
John Eddy
Stella Sullivan
Cora Jones
Ochoa
GOP candidates visit Jal campaign session at high school
A Republican tour visited Jal on Saturday morning as Maurice Miera campaigner spoke at a high school session. C. E. Brown introduced candidates including George Martin John Frenger John Watson Frank Stephens and John Schultz to voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jal
Maurice Miera
C. E. Brown
George Martin
John Frenger
John Watson
Frank Stephens
John Schultz
Mrs Rush Recovers After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Rush left the local hospital this week after a shock incident when Jimmie Garner allegedly tried to take her grandson. She suffered no serious injuries and is reported to be all right now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Rush
Jimmie Garner
Panthers Edge Seagraves In 7-6 Thriller
Jal Panthers battled Seagraves at Seagraves and won 7 to 6 in a tense game. They host Monument next, with Artesia game moved to October 18 and set for 7:30 p.m. at home.
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Panthers
Seagraves
Diller
Jal Panthers
Monument
Artesia
Benson Grocery In Bennett Burns For $4000 Loss
The W F Benson grocery store cafe and home in Bennett near Jal was destroyed by fire early Tuesday. The family escaped with nothing but saved the scout uniform and ore accounts. Estimated damages ranged four to eight thousand dollars, with insurance covering the business and home. The El Paso Natural Gas Camp alarm prompted calls as volunteers from Jal reached the four mile distance too late. Benson had operated the store for three years building it into a stucco structure with a cafe.
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Bennett
Jal
W. F. Benson
Charles Benson
Benson
el Paso
Four Mile
Odd Fellows Draw Record Crowd For Initiation
The Odd Fellows lodge held a Monday night meeting with the third degree conferred on Ear Kloggin. A record crowd attended, the largest since the lodge’s founding. R. Wilson, past grand, plans to depart November 16 for the Grand Lodge session in Roswell as the sole official member from the Eas Geesees area.
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Odd Fellows
Ear Kloggin
Odd Fellows Lodge
R. Wilson
Grand Lodge
Roswell
Ateas Geesees
Maney Band to Headline Jal High Dance Night
Jal Band Mothers organize a November 5 high school auditorium dance with Ted Maney's Rhythm Aires seven piece orchestra. Proceeds aim to fund a band trip, following a Las Cruces trip and state contest success led by Walter Anderson who won a snare drum solo and a scholarship to Hardin-Simmons University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Maney
L. J. Calley
Las Cruces
Walter Anderson
Hardin-Simmons University
Burke Appointed Honorary Colonel of Governor’s Staff
Superintendent J. L. Burke Jr. of the Jal schools was named honorary Colonel of the Governor’s staff by Governor John E. Miles in an official announcement this week. Burke’s latest title adds to his existing leadership role in the Jal school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Burke Jr
John E. Miles
Man Convicted Of Striking Woman Ninety Day Jail Term
Justice Ralph Baird began duties as Peter Bish’s successor and presided over the case of Jimmie Garner found guilty of assault and battery. Garner received the maximum ninety days in jail and a $100 fine after pleading guilty for striking Mrs. Harvey Rush and knocking her unconscious. He was arrested by town marshal Ed Reeves and transported to Lovington for sentencing. Garner has recently resided in Jal and Kermit and had been jailed previously for drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
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Ralph Baird
Peter Bish
Jimmie Garner
Harvey Rush
Ed Reeves
Garner
Lovington
Jal
Kermit
Last Rites Held For Mrs. Whitten Pioneer Lea County
Funeral for Henrietta Whitten aged 68, Lea County resident for 26 years, was conducted by Charles R. Hammer of the Church of Christ. She left nine children, five surviving, and was interred beside husband J. W. Whitten in Monahans. A stroke on Sunday and Monday preceded her death. A large Monahans attendance and floral offerings accompanied the service.
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Henrietta Whitten
Lea County
Charles R. Hammer
Church of Christ
Monahans
J. W. Whitten
Charles W
Roy
J. P. Fry
Lulie Whitten
W. P
Carlsbad
Mrs. Gibson Returns Home With New Daughter
Mrs. A. W. Gibson arrives back in Jal with her week old daughter born in a Kerrmit hospital. Both mother and baby are reported doing well. Boy Scouts entertain with self produced color silent reels showing New Mexico history and sights from their state tour last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gibson
Jal
Kermit Hospital
New Mexico
City council rejects state budget and seeks rehearing
Jor City Council met in regular session at city hall and refused to approve the state budget, saying it does not cover bond obligations. They did approve the state engineer budget for the water system. Marshal Ed Reeves was given overdue occupation tax collections to recover in coming weeks. No other actions were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor
Ed Reeves
Ely Case Moves for New Trial in Winkler County
Charles W. Ely Jr. awaits retrial after a district judge granted a change of venue to Kermit. Ely was sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of Earl Burker, a Red Monahans nightwatchman, but the Court of Criminal Appeals reversed and remanded. The November 12 date marks the new trial in Kerznit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crane
Ely
Kermit
Pecos
Winkler County
Winkler
Rotary Initiates New Member At Tuesday Luncheon
Jal Rotarians met and dined at their regular Tuesday luncheon at the Community church this week. Robert Bodemiller was introduced as a new member by Rev. G. L. Keever and Bob Holon was a guest. After a general program the board met for a short business session. Rev. J. W. Hollis gave the invocation at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bodemiller
G. L. Keever
Bob Holon
J. W. Hollis
Baby and Pre-School Clinic At Jal School
Miss Lena McDaniel, school nurse, led a well baby and pre-school clinic Tuesday at the Home Economic Building Jal school with Dr. Badger of Hobbs assisting in examining children under one year old. Francis Davis visits Big Spring this week, stopping with friends, Mrs. George Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Chidester
Jal High School
Warren Chidester
Tatum High School
E. L. Stephens
the Stephens
Lena McDaniel
Dr. Badger of Hobbs
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GOP
Mrs. Rush
M. L. Dooly
Donnie Mack
Hobbsavers
Tuesay
Wadsworth Boys
Mrs. Dooly
San Angelo
Wilson
Alpine
Soph
Jommy Chadwick
Hardin/ Simmons University
Tommy Chadwick
Colorado City
Peitues
Maney
Dance
Burke
New Justice
Mrs. Whitten
Pioneer Lea Countian
Ely Case
Rotary
Francis Davis
Big Spring
George Baker
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