Old Fort Davis 25 Years Ago highlights and happenings
Old Fort Davis 25 Years Ago notes events from the Dallas News on Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains. It mentions egg hunts for children at the Court house yard and Keesey estate, Katherine Shutze heading to China as a missionary instructor, Preston Fowlkes recovering from a severe injury, J W Merrill and Nina of California visiting on a ranch trip, and plans to view a Devil's Musquie structure. It also references new spring cotton suits in various fabrics and the Fort Davis community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Courthouse Yard
Keesey Estate
Katherine Shutze
Ma Fa
China
Charles Merrill
Nina
California
J. W. Merrill
New York
Fort Davis Notes Highlight Local Events and Travel
Fort Davis residents report visits to Austin and Dallas for business and duty. Cadets Clyde Crawford and Johnny Neill depart Fort Riley for Fort Sill, while several community members attend church revivals and scout camps. Local weather, performances, and school contests feature prominently as students excel in declamation, poetry, typing, spelling, and tennis.
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Clyde Crawford
New Jersey
Fort Riley
Kan
J.D. Crawford
Midland
Dalla
Dallas
Johnny Neill
Clyde
Fort Sill
Oklo
Alpine Report
Fort Davis
Political Announcements for Brewster County Seats
The Avalanche announces candidacies for sheriff, assessor, county attorney and state representative. Candidates include Jim Skinner for Brewster County Sheriff Edna Mae Moss for Assessor and Collector Roger H. Thurmond Jr. for State Representative and Bruce Sutton for County Attorney along with others in Alpine, Fort Stockton, Alpine and Del Rio.
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Brewster County
Jim Skinner
Alpine
Texas
Edna Mae Moss
Roger H. Thurmond JR
del Rio
Brewst
Bruce Sutton
Texas County
For Rent Apartment in Alpine Three Room Large Bed
For rent a large three room apartment at 401 N Sid St Alpine. No pets allowed. Apply in person at the address or call TE 75m for details.
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Alpine Transfer Co
Sid St Alpine
Tel
Block Ave
CW. Burdett
PLAN OBSERVANCE OF ARMED FORCES DAY IN ALPINE
Officials from the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion, United States Army Reserve and Air Force Reserve plan a Saturday afternoon gathering in Alpine to honor Armed Forces Day. The outdoor event aims to unite uniformed and veteran participants from the Spanish American War to the present without regard to rank. The program emphasizes a community observance rather than ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
American Legion
United States ‘Army Reserve
Air Force Reserve
Alpine
Revival Will Open Sunday at Fort Davis Baptist Church
Revival services led by Charles E. Carter will start Sunday morning April 17 at Fort Davis Baptist Church and run daily through April 2. Carter, 33, former pastor and evangelist, preaches with fervor in the old time style, with daily 7:30 am services followed by refreshments and 8 pm evangelistic services. The public is invited, with recognition for Alpine, Marfa, and nearby town groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis Baptist Church
Charles E. Carter
Carter
Hardin-Simmons University
Southwestern Baptist ‘Seminary
Ft. Worth
Central
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Andy Doughny
Alpine
Marfa
Removing Luxury Tax on Local Phone Service in June
A June 20 removal of the Federal Excise Tax on local telephone service cuts a 10 percent charge from local bills. The piece urges Alpine readers toKeep representatives informed to prevent tax retention, notes long distance tax remains, and shares a heartwarming adoption story tied to a tie gesture by a Southwestern Bell foreman. It also promotes spring color extensions phones and local ordering.
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Alpine
Congress
Jerry Sharp
Southwestern Bell
N. 11Th
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E. H. Fowlkes
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McDonald Observatory
W. C. Grubb
Austin
Otie
J.P. Espy
Colwell Ranch
Dominguez
Bejarano
Willie
Kely
Fritz Kahl
Frank Jones
Park Cove
Tohnny Williams
Tommy
San Antonio
Cope
Roger
Pecos
Ireland
Mitre Peak
Iaurl
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Fort Vavis
H. E. Dirks
First Methodist Church
T. Kelly
First Christian Church
Dirks
T. T. Kelly
Byran’ Woolley
Accoustics
Marfa Christian Church
Milton D. Hawes
A. J McLean
Mrs. Am Clark
McLean
Ft. Davis Hospital
Ick
Director Tour Court
M. P. Hughes
England
Clark Cottage
Mr. Hughes
Harvard Radio Observatory
Joe Sublett
L. A. Sublett
Fort Davis Hospital
Pat Mulloy
el Paso
Fort Vis
Foster
Roy Reid
Reid Ranch
Bobby Kelly
Lea Grubb
John’ Kelly
Ann
Jeanne Spl
Jeanne Sproul
Barbara Walker
Linda Roach
Donna Tarvin
Kenny McCasland
Joe Medley
George Grubb
Yolanda Baeza
Barbara Grubb
Ann Espy
Ruby Kel J
Charles Carlton
Valentine
Gilmer-Aiken Foundation
Bobbie Dobyns
Ellen ‘On
Low Walker
Bobbie Dabyns
It Andersen
Jacque
Line Harvey
Ellen Largent
Karen Roach
Esther Martinez
Jacqueline Harvey
Limpia Valley
Gage Holland
Marathon
J. W. Gilmer
N. 4Th St
R. W. Simmons
Fort Stockton
Phone Edison
Tete
Tennyson
James Okom
Sul Ross College
Francell
Monticello
Odessa
Avalanche
Al-Anon Family Group
Presbyterian
Western Mattress
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Business & Service Guide
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Ttle and
Tithe Insurance
Ralph W. Peters
Ellyson-Guarantee Abstract Company
Brenster
Sircesor
Big Bend
Tie Insurance
F. J. Ellyson
Optometrist
Thomas L. Goats
Hearn
Hill
Tire Service
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Insurance
M. L. Hopson Agency
Heath — Bonds
W. Holland Ave
Areca
Asra Judicial District
Shelby I. Blaydes
Gene Hendryx
John
Pattillo Alpine
Tom Yarbro
Gibraltar
Maude H. Baines
Cllege
T. M Ford
W. Ave
D.y al Soutfe
College
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Company
Chamber of Commerce
Sam H. McIntyre
Imperial
Jo Logan
Big Bend TV
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Merle Norman Cosmetics Studios
Winter Cleaners
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Marvin Kay
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Lummes
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
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