Local Notes Pepper Hot Springs and Pecos Visits
Local brief mentions Elmer and Mrs. Taylor staying at Hot Springs on the Rio Grande. Powler Roberts of Big Lake enters race for district attorney. Pecos visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Cotten and Baby, and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Coffey. Mrs. J. P. Parker in Sierra Blanca with injured mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Elmer Taylor
Hot Springs
The
Rio Grande
Powler Roberts
Big Lake
W. C. Cotten
Baby of
Pecos
8. E. Nelson
R. W. Coffey
Earl McFlroy
J. P. Parker
Sierra Blanca
E. M. Smith
First baby born at Indian Lodge Davis Mountains Park
Five day old Jack Leon McPhaul wins first baby birth at Indian Lodge in Davis Mountains State Park. He is son of Otis L. and Lucille Patton McPhaul who manage the lodge. Mrs. McPhaul is a Fort Davis High School graduate. Mr. McPhaul came from state park board employment in Austin. The piece also notes Masons’ thinner cross border trip to Chihuahua City. The Mile High club elects officers and Fort Davis students compete in scholastic meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Leon McPhaul
Indian Lodge
Davis Mountains State Park
Otis L. McPhaul
Vehicle licenses issued in Jeff Davis County by mid April
Jefferson Davis County sheriff reports 459 current year vehicle licenses issued up to mid April, reflecting activity in the county's licensing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis County
Office of Sheriff
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Invitations
The churches announce weekly activities: Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Mrs J L Smith, morning worship at 11, Young People’s Vespers at 6 30, and evening service at 7 45 with fellowship. Fred S Rogers and M M Fulmer are the pastors inviting all to attend. The Baptist Church offers 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 50 a m worship with the sermon The Broken Yoke 7 p m Training Union and evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Smith
Fred S. Rogers
Baptist Church
Traylor to Speak at Church Next Week With Bible Topics
The Church of Christ announces Brother Traylor will speak next week on two Bible topics. Services include 10 a.m. Bible instruction, 11 a.m. worship with subject My Father's Business, 11:50 a.m. Communion, 3 p.m. sermon at Ft. Davis, and 8 p.m. sermon The Voice of the Son of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traylor
Ft. Davis
Son of God
Frank Trayler
First Christian Church Invites Members to Weekly Services
The Friendly Church resumes Sunday school at 9 45 led by Fred Williams in September. Members are urged to attend as the church aims for a 10 percent weekly increase. Morning preaching at 10 50 features Following Jesus. Evening service at 8 00 covers the sermon on Consecration with a baptismal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
the Friendly Church
Fred Williams
Jesus
Tax Collector Reports Vehicle Licenses Issued
Tax Collector J. C. Walker lists licenses issued: 292 passenger vehicles, 69 commercial trucks, 78 farm trucks, and 20 trailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Walker
Fort Davis Study Club Discusses Drama and Art
The Fort Davis Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. C. T. Elvey and Mrs. Arch Garner. Mrs. Arthur N. Alkire spoke on drama and Miss Carrie Alvis talked on A Modern Artist focusing on Rockwell Kent.
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Fort Davis
C. T. Elvey
Arch Garner
Arthur N. Alkire
Carrie Alvis
Rockwell Kent
Notice to candidates for Democratic Primary 1940
Announcement fees must be paid in advance. The Avalanche lists candidates for office including Fowler Roberts for District Attorney, R B Slight for County Judge, Clarence Hord Elmer Taylor for Sheriff and others with re election notes. A. B Sandifer and E N Nelson appear for County Treasurer plus Earl Clark for Commissioner Precinct 3. The pastor invites attendance at night services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
63Rd Judicial Dist
Fowler Roberts
Big Lake
R. B. Slight
Clarence Hord
Elmer Taylor
E. Nelson
Burwell Boudreaux
A. B. Sandifer
Church Schedule Highlights Sermons and Services
Church services announced with morning worship at 9 45 and 10 50 sermon titles The Scripture a Means to Salvation and The Nation Under God. League services at 7 PM and evening worship at 8 PM led by Pastor Ray B McGrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray B. McGrew
Trustees report on cottage for Mrs Walker after fire
Trustees report that funds materials and labor were generously donated to build a new cottage for Mrs Walker whose home burned. The group notes cash and in kind gifts, paid for remaining materials and labor, and purchased a needed pair of spectacles. A small balance remains on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Walker
Local relief committee completes report and thanks supporters
The group thanks all who assisted with cash labor or materials in the relief effort. They invite any interested party to review transactions and declare the committee discharged with the report published.
Chiro Practice Claims Relief for Sinus Troubles
Carroll Vaughn, a Doctor of Chiropractic, asserts that chiropractic care addresses the cause of sinus problems and yields satisfactory results for most patients. He urges readers with sinus issues to consider chiropractic treatment.
Methodist Church Plans Color Coating and Family Reports
The church continues painting work on the Methodist church with plans for a full color coat and community interest. Next week features family night with each family reporting about three minutes on their quarterly work as the Wednesday fellowship dinners conclude for the season.
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Milton Smith
Fort Worth
E. V. Casner
Alpine Hospital
James P. W. Cartwright
H. W. Ferguson
W. W. Collins
Anna D. Linn
Bamalita Brown
el Paso
Edward Copeland
C. W. Copeland
Eva Chaffin
Arizona
Arthur Chaffin
Phoenix
Alfred Irby
Mr. Irby
Patagonia
Avalanche
Bankers Live Company
McPhauls
Texas
Mexico
Trans- Pecos
Chihuahua City
Fred C. Crosby
Henry C. Wall
Alpine Lodge
Marty Jarrett
Miller
College Station
Club
Mile High Club
Richard K. Merrill
L. E. Wood
A. V. Chapin
Barry Scobee
Presbyterian Church
van Horn
Marfa
Wature
Process Pro Produs Wey
Sanihsobe
Thes
Egypt
Columbia River
the Training Union
M. M. Fulmer
Church OF Christ
Ean Parker
PTA
Dehavilland
Uzich
E. Buford Isaacks
Red Cross
A. Pertieett
City Drug
Ise
M. C. Adams
Prop
Antonio
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