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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
4
Miss Joan Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Jarred married Lynn J Cook in a simple Community Church ceremony in Kermit Rev J P Lancaster officiated The couple plan to reside in Hobbs where the groom works for Hardin Tricking Company
Campaign activity intensifies as White campaigns for county school superintendent while Dan Body and Hiram Dow loom as notable figures. Senator Chavez plans a speaking engagement but misses the morning address after car trouble. Malcom Madera tours Carlsbad and Artesia while Pearl B. McGlathery seeks re election. Jal plastering floods the town with campaign cards as candidates pursue party tickets.
Mrs Gilbreth Dunlap and Miss Edna Pierson leased Mrs Ollie Ely s Laundry this week and invite friends and past patrons to do business. Mrs Jerry Jarred and daughter spent the week in Lubbock visiting friends.
The WMS of the Methodist Church reorganizes as The Woman's Society of Christian Service following union of three Methodist branches. Officers installed include Fowler Hair president and Fred O Bannon vice president. Charter members Stella Sullivan E Pickens and Lula Doran joined with love offerings.
Mrs. Alvin Gentry hosted a birthday party for her daughter Alene Dolores last Saturday evening at their home. Several children attended, played games, and were served punch and cake afterward.
Gordon Lancaster left Wednesday for Austin to attend the University of Texas where he will be a junior this year. A. H. Adams drove him to Austin. Mr and Mrs Jack Larkin bought a new Plymouth sedan, their first 1941 car for Jal this week.
Mr and Mrs Joe Cunningham of Hobbs visited Jal on Wednesday as he pursues an unopposed bid for re election as commissioner in District 1.
The Campo Bridge Club met at Mrs W K Davis Tuesday night September 3 with three tables in the play room. Prizes went to Mrs T L Pridgeon first, Mrs Howard McKay second, and Mrs Lee Smith bingo prize. Guests received Indian tallies and miniature drum gifts. A salad plate was served to several members and the hostess. Reporter H S Johnson.
The church urges urgent effort as the annual conference meets October 16 to 20 in Tucumcari. Five Sundays remain to raise the year’s budget, recruit new members, and complete preparations. Services are listed: church school 9:30, morning worship 9:45 to 11:30, youth groups 7:00, evening worship 7:30. signed G L Keever, Pastor.
Mrs Homer Pender was injured in a recent car accident between here and Alpine. She sustained a back injury and has not wholly recovered.
Rev. and Mrs. G. L. Keever hosted a pastor appreciation dinner for the church official board and spouses. Rev. Ernest Roper of Wink spoke as principal, with other brief talks. attendees included numerous couples and Rev. and Mrs. Keever.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach hosted the Los Amigos Bridge Club Monday night at their home. Bill Fink won high score and Mrs John Benton was second. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Mad era Mr and Mrs John Benton Mr and Mrs Bill Fink and the hosts. A salad course followed the game.
Mr and Mrs J M Whitworth and their son with his family and three children enjoyed a Sunday outing at Fort Stockton.
Mrs Madera, Mrs Hollis, and Mrs Madera traveled to Hobbs on Wednesday for a social outing.
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