29 Sep 1938
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Newspaper
Jal Flare
Location
Jal, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
1
Rumor chatter about a gang fight yields no names or details. The column teases readers about visits by a El Paso figure in Andrews Texas on September 26. It jokes about public reaction to name printing and the varied interest in being written about.
The Tom Crum Field lighting system is complete and ready for the first home night game of the season. Five poles on each side support two large reflectors each, with Mach reflectors holding two 2500 watt bulbs per pole. Poles are evenly spaced to distribute light. The opener, Tal-Hobbs, is set for Friday September 30 at 8 p.m.
W S Carpenter, director and proprietor of the Carpenter Funeral Home in Hobbs, has bought a quantity of permanent concrete markers with recessed plates of non tarnishing aluminum. The plate will bear the deceased name stamped by Mr Carpenter. These markers are entirely free to anyone who visits his place of business.
A local sneak preview invites residents to Friday night football at Tom Crum Field featuring Jal Hobbs. The message promotes attendance and community sports event participation.
The ambulance pictured is the only one of its kind in this section and the largest Buick sedan. It features center-opening doors for patient entry, radio, heater, and fan for comfort, stabilizers for safety, and room for four plus attendants, with capacity for two patients in emergencies. It is owned and operated by the Carpenter Funeral Home of Hobbs.
The Parents Study Club met Thursday at 2 30 pm for a program on Child Labor. J L Burke Jr Jal schools superintendent will speak at the next meeting October 13 inviting all interested. Mrs L Wilber of Odessa and Mrs Aura Reel hosted visits, with other locals visiting friends and camp residents near Jal and Portalis.
The message invites close ones to share a night together and enjoy an evening with McAllister B. ra, signaling a warm social gathering among trusted circles.
The Judge Hardy Family returns in Loves Finds Andy Hardy a warm blend of humor and drama from daily life. Lewis Stone Mickey Rooney Cecelia Parker Fay Holden and Betty Ross Clarke headline with Judy Garland appearing as one of Mickeys girls friends in a climactic dance scene featuring three new songs.
Don't miss the Jal-Hobbs football game Friday night at 8 p M at Tom Crum Field.
Mrs Woodie Wallace visits her mother in Hobbs Jr and Mrs Phil Henderson and LleRoy Bell fished on the Pecos River last weekend Better luck next time Jack Gregory fished on the Texas River Hugh Lenning visits Louisiana Merle Crews resumes work after seven days vacation with a tale about a big catch Miss Marjorie Mershall visits Mrs Jack Bailey Saturday
The Industrial Arts class led by Mr Strunk plans a ninety six foot grandstand for the football field with seating for about five hundred in rows of four. El Paso Natural Gas camp helps with half the project and a concrete tennis court and rock wall will follow. A sixteen by sixteen foot room will be added to the shop before season end.
Lovington hosts a fair and rodeo with 305 entrants registering at old timers headquarters. Among them 56 have lived in Lea county since 1900 or earlier, most arriving in homesteading days. Some guests from beyond county lines occasioned friendly confusion, but prizes were awarded for earliest acquaintance and residence, based on in person registration during the event.
Jal Panthers host Hobbs on September 30 in the season’s first night game under the new lights. Hobbs, a heavier team, has yet to win and aims to break through. Jal arrives with two straight wins after a 13-0 Monument and 12-9 Lovington victories. Hobbs lost 20-7 to Diamond Hill.
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