Panthers Aim to Reverse Streak Against Rivals in Jal
The Jal Panthers seek revenge against Hobbs Eagles and Cavemen foes as season momentum shifts. Lovington, Carlsbad, and Lovington’s losses shape district rivalries with key showdown on November 15 in Jal. Golf tourney set for Oct 19 at Jal course with $1 entry to fund improvements and prizes.
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Artieia
Panthers
Cardinals
Ronit
Hobbs
Panthars
Eagles
Hobbs Eagles
Eunice Cardinals
Lovington
Carlsbad
Jal
Visitors In Jal For Mrs. Butler
Mrs W C Thompson Mrs Adell Watkins and Leroy Watkins are visiting Mrs Frank Butler in Jal confirming social visiting patterns in the town.
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W. C. Thompson
Adell Watkins
Leroy Watkins
Mrs
Frank Butler
Jal
Mrs. Frank Butler
Jal High Boys Enlist in U S Marines
Three Jal high school students Bill Speer John Pendleton and Leslie Smith have enlisted in the U S Marines. They are in San Diego California awaiting three months of boot camp while Jal students express pride in their service.
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Jal High
Bill Speer
John Pendleton
Leslie Smith
San Diego
California
Kermit Yellow Jackets edge Jal Panthers in late rally
In an October 4 football game Kermit and Jal traded a 13 to 0 first half. Joiner sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown and Cunningham added the extra point to make 13 to 7. Brock then scored to push Kermit to 19 as a defensive finish followed.
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Kermit
Pan ther and Indian grid clash shocks crowd
Jal and Monument staged an offensive shootout with five or more long drives. Jal's Wallace Cunningham broke free for a 4 yard touchdown during an 80 yard march with Reid at full back and Hager at right half. Joiner scampered 70 yards late in the fourth for six as Reid added the extra point.
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Jal
Monument
Wallace Cunningham
Reid
Hager
Joiner
Airplane Drops Game Ball During September 27 Grid Tilt
An airplane flown by Mr. Toredy Justis dropped a game ball near the fifty yard line during Jal versus Artesia play. Safety halted planned midfield drop, yielding a 650 yard line tally for Kermit game coverage. Spectators along the sidelines drew praise for orderly conduct.
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Jal
Artesia
Toredy Justis
Yucca Rifle Club Leaders, Winners Highlight Local Shooting
C. G. Sully presides over the Yucca Rifle Club based southwest of El Paso with J. D. Cookram as VP and J. M. Whitworth as secretary. Sully won the Sears trophy and earned multiple medals, including a Phoenix team second place with Hugh Steen and six Tulsa awards plus one in Austin. The club meets first Sunday each month.
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Yucca
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Austin
Texas
Think It Over Dialogue and Eastern Star Meeting Notice
A magazine piece poses questions about partial functionality followed by a Jama chapter No 60 Order of the Eastern Star notice. The Jal chapter will hold its regular meeting at 7 o'clock November 12 with Mrs. J M Whitworth overseeing the Obligation Program under the good of the order. Blanche Calley serves as W M.
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O. E. S. Magazine
Jal
Order of the Eastern Star
J. M. Whitworth
Blanche Calley
W.M
Junior Concession Profits From Kermittal Game
The Junior Concession earned 92 in receipts at the Kermittal football game and cleared 57 after costs from selling Dr Peppers hotdogs ice cream and peanuts. A week earlier at Artesia they took in 61 and cleared 48. If trends continue, seniors are promised a premier banquet and prom in Jal.
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Kermittal
Artesia
Jal
Claude Musick Visits Home of Mr and Mrs E A
Freshman Claude Musick of Eastern New Mexico Portales is noted for unusual hobbies winning seven first prizes at a college exhibit. His home state is listed as New Mexico and he is described as a standout worker at the Wealey Foundation.
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Claude Musick
E. A
New Mexico
Claude
Mexico
Portales
New Ico
Wealey Foundation
Eighth Grade Receives News From Royce Meader
The eighth grade class on October 9 received a letter from Royce Meader recovering from an appendectomy in Lubbock Texas. He says he is a Latina and expects to be home soon. Grade classmates of Ramen Vier days ago wrote letters sharing Jal school and community news.
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Royce Meader
Lubbock
Texas
Holidays Announced for Thanksgiving and Christmas Break
The school will dismiss on Thursday and Friday November 28 and 29 for Thanksgiving. Two weeks of Christmas vacation are planned this year. Classes end Friday December 20 and resume Monday January 6, 1947. Easter holidays cover Good Friday May 4 and Monday May 7. May 23 is the last day of school.
New Jal Citizens Welcoming Alven Hair Family
The Jewish community welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Alven E Hair and their son Jimmy to the As area. They moved from Gorman California where Mr Hair worked for the State Highway Department at the male A ranch.
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Alven E. Hair
Jimmy
Mrs. Hair
Gorman
California
Mr. Hair
State Highway Department
Former Jal Student Becomes Carlsbad Majorette
Jewelry Childers, a Jal high school alumnus, now serves as one of five majorettes for the Carlsbad New Mexico high school band. Jewel Kay previously led Jal band as drum major during its evolution from junior to high school levels, guiding various sections and a special combination.
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Jewelry Childers
New Mexico
Jewel Kay
Frances Butley
Bexsie Neil Moore
Jon Yeo
Jewel
Eighth Grade Class Studies Etiquette
Eighth grade pupils under Miss Nell Fite study social graces during homeroom. They learn table setting and proper introductions as part of their etiquette lessons.
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Nell Fite
Gas Station Expands Tank Capacity At City Service
Mr. George Davis enlarges City Service Station gas line by replacing a 500 gallon tank with a 1000 gallon tank to boost storage and supply.
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George Davis
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Midnite M & J Cafe
Lewis Drug
Ikey Lewis
Prescription Department
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U.S. Marines
Non Iesis
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Mar. Burl 'Williams
Yucca Rifle Club
M & J Cafe
Faye
Flowers
M& L Cafe
Bud's Hamburger and Hot Dog Stand
EI Paso
Natural Gas CO
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