The Boy Scouts and Local News Warm Up Jal County
The Boy Scouts study for the district court to be held Tuesday with all troops represented and Jal trio aims to impress. A sequel to the November 1 manless town forecast finds deer season thinning the male population as Fatso, the paper route, and Dugan Lewallen provide local color. Chatter notes Nyla Ree Chitwood Bagwell’s return, election day urgency, and a Band Mothers dance upcoming. column ends with a continuation reference.
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District Court of Honor
Jal
Ol’ Fatso
Dooly
Hobbs
Wadsworth Boys
Dugan Lewallen
Young Dooly
Dugan
Wadsworth
Wadsworths
Chatter
M. A. Bagwell
Nyla Ree Chitwood
Panthers rally with 7 6 upset over Cave men in crossover clash
Jal's Panthers defeated Carlsbad Cave 7 to 6 Friday night, reversing a prior loss to Artesia. Hobbs Eagles visit for a 7:30 p.m. game as Jal eyes a gateway bowl bid after last year's appearance. Hobbs seeks revenge after a rough start and a close recent tie with Bowie of El Paso.
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Jal
Panthers
Carlsbad Cavemen
Artesia
Hobbs Eagles
Eagles
Hobbs
Bowie
el Paso
Carlsbad
Cavemen
Election Day Dance Draws Big Crowd Planned
Band Mothers met Tuesday in the banc hall to finalize plans for the dance and election day program. They will sell sandwiches coffee and pie on the school grounds all day Tuesday. Band Director R L Meyers proposed a concert that day. Mrs N O Howell as treasurer agreed to crochet a table cloth for sale if others provide thread.
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London
Banc Hall
R. L. Meyers
N. O. Howell
Demos Attract Crowd to Hear Campaign Talks
H F Steen leader of the precinct Democratic committee introduced speakers Friday as a crowd gathered to hear Democratic dignitaries support the Roosevelt ticket. Clinton Anderson Senator Carl Hatch Dr A P Terrell introduced Senator Dennis Chavez Bob Alley county commissioner spoke to an eager audience with strong applause.
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H. F. Steen
Democratic Committee
Clinton Anderson
Carl Hatch
A. P. Terrell
Dennis Chavez
Bob Alley
Tatum
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bonfire and Pep Rally Planned Before Hobbs Jal Game
The Panther Pep Squad outlines a Friday rally on the old football field across from the Boy Scout hut. Freshmen will be initiated as part of the event, with a large bonfire fueling the spirit for Hobbs versus Jal that night.
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Panther
Boy Scout Hut
Justice Court Handles Three Civil Cases This Week
Three civil actions were filed in the justice of the peace court this week. One suit, Carl B. King versus W. L. Moody, settled out of court over bathroom fixtures. Remaining cases involve Gohagin versus J. L. Gunter for 108 back wages and 50 dollars for unpaid materials, plus Leslie Smith seeking repossession of equipment sold to Gunter.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Gohagin
J. L. Gunter
Kermit
Leslie Smith
Gunter
Carl B. King
W. L. Moody
Daughter Born to L. V. Rogers Family in Wink
A daughter named Dixie Ann was born October 28 at Wink to Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Rogers. Over the weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Gordon of Buckeye, who called on Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Petty and Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Dinwiddie.
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Wink
L. V. Rogers
Dixie Ann
O. W. Gordon of
Buckeye
M. A. Petty
R. O. Dinwiddie
Inoculation of Jal school children against typhoid fever
The county health nurse and Dr. Roberts vaccinated almost all students and many teachers after a boy at the school was found to have typhoid. Officials report no new cases and other illnesses are believed to be colds or influenza.
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Lenora McDaniel
D. H. Roberts
Halloween Fun Dominates Town Children Week
Halloween parties spread through the town as students from grades one to six enjoy school events and home gatherings. Ghost costumes, bobbing for apples, and pranks fill the week while families and church groups host gatherings and treat-filled festivities.
Pre School Clinic Set for Nov 5
Miss Lenora McDaniel school nurse announced a pre school clinic to be held in the home economics building at the school on November 5. She urged all mothers to bring babies under one year for inspection.
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Lenora McDaniel
Seniors Cast Mystery Play at Jal High School
The Senior Class of Jal High School chose the annual play Mystery in the Library. Casting occurs this week with rehearsals starting soon as they prepare a two month preview.
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Jal’ High’ School
Brown's Mother Dies in Austin During State School Meet
C E Brown learned of his mother's death by telegram while at a state school convention in Santa Fe. He left for Austin at once, buried there Saturday, and returned to Jal on Tuesday.
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Santa Claus
C. E. Brown
Austin
Santa Fe
Jal
Beltz Family Welcomes Ten-Pound Baby Girl
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs T M Beltz at the Community Hospital on Thursday. She weighed ten pounds and eleven ounces. Dr D H Roberts has been ill this week with influenza.
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New Beltz
T. M. Beltz
D. H. Roberts
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Justice Court
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Walter Pendleton
George Davis
Georgia Connell
J. H. Curtis
John Walter Pendleton
Della Beckett
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