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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
4
The Junior League of the Methodist Church hosted a farewell party for Frances Butler on Wednesday. Attendees gave many gifts and enjoyed games until they tired, then refreshments of popsicles were served.
Artesia scores first on a deep pass in the opening period with Zahn kicking the only extra point. The Cavemen halt a long Panthers drive as a kickoff return is nullified by a holding penalty. Rev and Mrs C Y Butler return from El Paso conference while Mrs Butler seeks care for spinal trouble. the McKeowns visit and shop for the store.
An El Paso party announced Bennie Jane Sapp and Fred Clemons plan marriage soon with a mock shotgun wedding staged in Halloween costumes. Guests wore old fashioned attire and enjoyed coffee and cake.
Jal Hardware No 1 defeated Fire Department No. 2 1288 to 1130 led by J. H. Wheeler 459 and Mex Harrell 489. Knight Madera Water Co won 1402 to 1310 with Ed Turner 483 and George Davis 475 pacing scoring. Faculty edged Fire Dept No 1 1294 to 1209 led by George Baker 505. Mrs H N Johnson returned from Ardmore Oklahoma after a visit with relatives.
FIDADS FOR SALE Insulated automatic hot water heater large oil stove large coal heater and building to move or wreck Harp Auto Supply Grandfalls all 1 te ACCOUNTANT AUDITOR experienced reliable open for sev eral small bookkeeping accounts invoicing Tax Reports etc Write Box 248 Jal NM FOR SALE Used Maytag washer gas motor City Service Station LOST Red leather coin purse with 3 five dollar bills and money other in show Reward for return to McKeowns t 1 te
Minister Charles Hamner notes thanks for Lord's day audiences and ongoing meetings led by Melvin Wise. The Methodist board held a regular meeting Monday night with after discussions. Mrs E H Shults of Lamesa visits, Faye Brown visits Kathleen McKeown in Lubbock, Dee Hall had surgery and is recovering in Community Hospital.
A combined bridal and farewell shower was hosted this week by Miss Irene Jones for Mrs Laverne Lemming soon after her marriage in Eunice and for Mrs Bessie Jarrell who plans to move to Joplin Missouri in early November. The event featured games and a social with refreshments and gifts. Attendees included Mrs Alta Jarred Mrs Tom Neville Louise Knesbeck Mrs Cecil Daughtery Mrs H L Hager Mrs Bill Buffington Mrs E H Shults Mrs Charley Jackson Mrs Richard Jones and Mrs J Jones.
Hobbs and Jal guests join Rotary of Hobbs for a Tuesday meeting. J. F. Maddox discusses Jal expansion while J. Roy Storm invites all to the Hobbs Halloween party on October 31. Roy C. Hayes announces birth of Roberta Ann weighing seven pounds one ounce at Wink hospital. Both mother and baby reported well at home.
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