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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
3
Jal IOOF and Monahans lodges held a joint meeting at Wink where an initiatory degree was conferred on Earl K. Loggin. Twelve Jal members attended, as both lodges celebrated winning gavels for top progress in state membership gains.
LeVerne Norfleet was elected president of the Jor Young People’s League of the Methodist Church. Edwin Hall became vice president and Frances Bradford was named secretary treasurer at the Sunday meeting.
Sunday school promotes pupils in all departments and installs new Sunday school superintendent G B Strunk. Charley Moore retires from the post.
Local lodge announces a membership drive with a prize for the member who brings in the most new members. Community updates note several residents’ health and travel: Mrs. Jack Noss returns from Midland after major surgery. Mrs. O E Meadow recovering from appendectomy in Kermit. Ed Ferrie plans to settle in San Angelo. Mrs. B R Wilhite to stay in Clovis two months. Mrs. L Y Hadley visits relatives in Lubbock and San Angelo. Ernie Turner recovering from a serious illness.
The Baptist Women’s Missionary Union met Monday electing officers. J M Whitworth was reelected president and Roy Allyison named secretary. Circle leaders were chosen for the Friendship Lock ett Lofty Moon circles and these last two will be reorganized. Fifteen attended and plans were set for year programs and next week’s installation service. O R Reed joined as a new member.
Mr and Mrs John Schumaker of Denver Colorado spent Monday and Tuesday with Mr and Mrs J W Roessler before continuing their vacation by car to Corpus Christi Texas.
Fay Thomas returned Monday night from a two week visit to San Diego with vacation time and relatives. He traveled through Grand Canyon on the return trip.
A pamphlet from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis lists the Kermit hospital iron lung among 654 respirators in the United States. The Kermit unit is one of 31 in Texas, while New Mexico has four. The foundation aims to map locations and owners to improve availability for treatments.
Lovington Wildcats face Grandfalls Royalty Cowboys in John White Stadium Friday at 8 p m after Lovington settled on the date Tuesday. Coach O P Adams praised early victories and noted Toby Greer, formerly at Monahans, now leads Lovington with two strong wins two and zero.
Mrs Sally Norfleet and Mrs L V Hadley visited in Wink on Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Brooks Brininstool traveled to Carlsbad on Tuesday for a business trip. Roy Allison was named teacher of the young married men's class formed Sunday at the Baptist Church.
The school board hired Carrie Teresa Bier as music teacher for formal schools and reviewed bus routes for drivers, voting to inspect the current transportation routes.
Brownfield over Crane 20 to 0 as Cubs use air attack despite Crane line's stiff defense. Warren and Bryan starred for Brownfield. injuries slowed Crane early. Brownfield held 13 first downs to 6 and 180 rushing yards to Crane’s 75.
Pecos High School gains clearance for Robert Beauford and Charles Williams to play this season after State football committee approval. Beauford steps into the fullback spot amid a strong backfield with Connie Woullard, Neil Precit, and James Lucas. Williams, a letterman tackle, partners with Bob Otto on the line as Pecos rivals regain experienced strength.
Los Amigos Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Bill Fink's home on Wednesday evening. Two tables of bridge were set up and an enjoyable game followed by refreshments.
Bobby Whitworth sustained a black eye after a football struck him during practice. He explains the injury had a legitimate cause and is not serious.
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