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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1940
Page
4
Firemen’s volunteer dance drew a large crowd Saturday night at the country hall. The event showcased homegrown and modern music by a volunteer orchestra and raised $25 for the department to buy slickers and two new badges.
Pastor G L Keever expresses joy at being back at the church and asks officers and the community to attend next Sunday's service. The Monta M adden silver tea is planned with a special program. Mrs. Leo Weske, El Paso Camp, recovers from surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brininstool visit Abilene to see her parents Gus and Mrs. McCormick.
FIDADS Regular meeting Jar Lodge No 20 1 O O F at lodge hall every Monday 7 30 p m D H Roberts Noble Grand Sim R Riley secretary For sale Indian rugs pottery and other trinkets See John Eddy scoutmaster For rent three room unfurnished house Apply at gas company
In Jal the town was quiet this week as all teachers attended a state meeting in Santa Fe. With no teachers in town there was no school and children had little to do, so parents took kids on short vacations or weekend trips.
The Rebekah Lodge plans an open box supper this Saturday at 6 30 p m in the Odd Fellows Hall. The event is open to the public and promises a good time for all.
Mrs N V Ruebusch sustained facial and neck burns Sunday morning after spilling Lysol on herself. She received treatment at a local hospital.
Mrs Bruton is reported to be recovering well following a tonsillectomy performed last Thursday. Hospital officials say her condition is satisfactory and she is resting at home under routine care.
Two cases were heard in justice court this week. A local boy was bound over to district court on forgery charges. Another local resident was fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
Mrs Vance Whitehill hosted a pre Halloween party for the El Campo Bridge Club at her Whitehills home. High scores went to Mrs W K Davis and Mrs Bill Fink while Mrs J M Whitworth had the lowest. Jack o lantern salad plates were served to numerous members.
Jal Rotary members met at the Methodist Church for a lunch meeting with Rev. Denton Woods of Hobbs First Presbyterian sharing an inspiring talk on attendance and club spirit. Guest Cecil White of Hobbs attended, and butcher C. A. Boyd of Bender's spoke on meat sanitation and modern practices.
The Friendship Circle of the Baptist WM S met at Mrs Frank Knight's home Monday afternoon. Mrs J D McClintock led the mission study and WMU president Mrs J M Whitworth visited. Tea and cakes were served after the lesson.
Arthur Beaty of Tulsa Oklahoma an Acme Lumber Company official visited Jal on business Wednesday to see J M Whitworth at the local yard.
Fort Stockton’s Gashouse Gang defeated Grandfalls Royalty Cowboys 26 to 7 on Friday night. Sonny Ferguson led the surge as the favorites for the district championship dominated early and the Cowboys added a late touchdown. Cowboys head to Iraan this weekend for a road game. Mrs Jimmie Gammill visits Meadow while Mr Gammill attends a Santa Fe teachers meeting.
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