Coaching School In Davis Mts This Summer
Coaching school to be held at Prode ranch in the Davis mountains north of Fort Davis this summer under Schanie Prode. Instruction in football basketball and track will be given July 24 29 by noted coaches including John Ox DeGrose Cherry Lenser Gray and Tonto Coleman.
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Prode
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
Schanie Prode
Sul A
Renkin
John
Ox) DeGrose
Philadelphis
Cherry
Texas U
Lenser
Nebraska
Gray
Tcund
West Texas Chamber Managers to Meet in Marfa
The West Texas chamber of commerce managers association will hold its annual meeting in Marfa on Friday and Saturday, with about 100 attendees expected. The event, organized by Marte, will feature extensive preparations for visiting members from West Texas chambers of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC Managers
Marfa
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Managers’ Association
Mans Gera
Chambers of Commerce
West Texas
Marte
Easter Seal Sale Trails 1938 Total in Brewster County
Easter Seal sales lag behind last year with about 50 percent of the $120 1938 total, an appeal urged to those who have not bought seals. The Texa Society for Crippled Children sponsors the drive with 55 percent of local sales for home use. Mrs. Guy Crawford chairs Brewster County and Mrs. H R Gard serves as treasurer.
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Texa Society For Crippled Children
Guy Crawford
Brewster County
H.R Gard
Alpine Scouts Earn Merit Awards At Court Of Honor
Alpine Troops 41 and S Bey Seoute of America held the Big Bend district Court of Honor at Fort Davis last Thursday evening. Barry Scobee presented a ten year charter to Scoutmaster Graham, Marta, and awarded merit badges to the group. Star Scout ranks were earned by Billy Tom Meador and Charles Livingston Jr. A field day was planned for May 12-13 at Fort Davis in Alpine.
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Alpine Troops
Bey Seoute
America
Big Bend
Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
Board of Review
Graham
Marta
Robert Boyd
RT. Key
Hal Smith
Billy Bob Beall
Robert Coleman
Wesley Jordan
Dwight Herbert
A. R Rutherford
Billy Tom Meador
Charles Livingston Jr
M. J
Keefer
Livingston
Alpine
Billy Tom
Meador
Ft.1
Davis
Hiland Cattlemen Tour San Antonio Area Highlights Breeders
Highland Hereford association members returned from an eight day goodwill and inspection tour of registered herds around San Antonio. The group visited ranches of W. T. Montgomery and others, noting Texas gaining reputation for fine registered cattle. Attendees included W. B. Mitchell George Monkhouse T. C. Mitchell and many more from Alpine Marathon and nearby communities.
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Highland Hereford ‘Assn
Ben Antonio
W. T. Montgomery
W. L. Schramer
Tom Dunn
D. Dodson
W. B. Mitchell
George Monkhouse
T. C. Mitchell
TB Senith
Clay Mitchell
Eapy Miller
McKie Mitchell
H. A. Coffeld
Joe Michel
J. C. Thompson
Kerr Mitchell
P. V. Cartwright
Alpine
le L. Hea
Leonard Hess
Guy
Texas Oil Operator Walker and Rancher Stanford Take Alpine Studio
Texas' famed oil operator and rancher Mr George H Walker and Miss Ann Stanford take charge of the Alpine Studio south of the station, with Walker handling Kodak work and Stanford portraiture. Also notes Yates, 79, Wes Texas oilman, dies in Austin after uremia. services held in Pecos County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Walker
Ann Stanford
4. C. Thain
8. P. Staton
Walker
Miss Stanford
Dudley Studo
LH. Fletcher
San Angelo
Ire
G. Yates
Wes
Texas
West Texas
Austin
Fort Davis News Briefs Include Scout Court and Census
Fort Davis report covers a court of honor for Boy Scouts with American Mexican and local troops in attendance. Fort Davis Independent School District census tallies 482 scholastics, down from 481 last year due to three or four Mexican families leaving. Jeff Davis County car licenses total 318 through March, down from 400 last year amid slow road work. A Kentucky Mammoth Cave visit yields a Texas echo in a piano room jest. Rev and Mrs Irving plan a California vacation, while Mr and Mrs Jones prepare for a San Francisco trip tied to the world’s fair. A Presbyterian bake sale is noted for Williams d& Vogts.
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Fort Davis Independent School District
Jack Dumas
Jeff Davis County
Jim Walker
Texas
Texans
Kenneth Edwards
Miss Jones Jone
Fort Davis
Louisville
Lenore
Charles E. Jones
Presbyterian
Williams d& Vogts
San Francisco
Jones
Notable Dairy Cows Featured at 1939 World’s Fair Grounds
A young lady displays a pure-bred dairy cow at the World of Tomorrow section of the 1939 Fair. About 150 dairy cows are showcased, each chosen for high quality and appearance as a standout exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendry World of
Tomor
Fort Davis Track Team Places Second at District Meet
Fort Davis High School finished second out of seven at the District 32 track and field meet in Van Horn, scoring 30 points behind Van Horn. Athletes earned top finishes in sprints, throws, and relays, with Clell Mocks and Richard Beall starring in multiple events.
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Fort Davis
Fort Davis High School
van Horn
Hmough
Fort Hancock
Sierra
Blanc
Marts
Valen
Presidio
Buddy Fairchild
Nes! Patton
Joe Beall
Richard Beall
Marta
Billy Clark
Evs
Eliza
Beth Fowlkes
Fort Devie
Alpine
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Davis Mts
Avalanche
Your Theatre
OK Theatres
W. C. Fields
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Morti
Secret Service of
the Navy
Senate Ropecks
Passaic
Elisabeth
England
United States
Hiland Cattlemen
San Antonio
Epsom
Barry Scobee, Correspert
Alvine
B. F. Cole
Fort
Davie
Vari ‘Ous
Old West
Bandera
Tex-as
Richard G. Irving
California
Irving
Untain
CCC
Balmorhes
Gage Ranch
Jett Davin
Kingon
Weatherby
Bill Jones
Lovey Chacbern
Mamgens
Kingston
Billy
Fort Da~via
Mersfelder
Aggermann
BIG
Rendefed CO
Big Bend Motor Co
AR Stembaugh
Alpine Lumber Company Hardware Department
Rosedale
Philadelphia
Sor Ron
Peg
Pekee
Dalewood
Stokeley
Libby
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