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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

6

Five Jeff Davis inmates sent to state penitentiary

Five men Tim Wood Fats Polvado Frank Norton Cleo McCormack and John Hiram Atkins were moved to the state penitentiary after a three week sentence in Jeff Davis county for alleged cattle thefts. Wood was the only local resident. Sheriff J C Walker delivered two prisoners while three rode with Uncle Bud.

Jeff Davis County Bud J. C. Walker Tim Wood CO. C Fats) Polvado Frank Norton Cleo McCormack John Hiram Atkins Wood

Herring Wilks Thanks Prec 1 Voters in Commissioner Race

A note from le Herr ing Wilks thanks Prec 1 voters for consideration in his commissioner race. He mentions plans to continue selling feed and asks for patronage when feed is needed.

Prec. 1 le Herring Wilks

Attend Burnam Funeral

Out of town relatives who attended the funeral of Jens T. Burnam included Mrs. Burnam's mother Mrs. M. E. Gotcher of Sweetwater Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gotcher Mrs. Mae Mowery San Angelo Mrs. Gereldine OConner Hobbs NM Lloyd Gotcher Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Spencer Odessa Mrs 684 Mrs A C Hoover Rowdy Hoover QOnona.

Jens T. Burnam Burnam M. E. Gotcher Sweetwater J. F. Gotcher Mae Mowery San Angelo Gereldine O'Conner Hobbs N. M Lloyd Gotcher Leslie Spencer Odessa A. C. Hoover Rowdy Hoover Qonona

Gratitude Expressed To Voters In Brewster County

Burwell Boudreaux thanks Brewster County voters for their strong support in the recent primary while noting he did not win the race for county treasurer. J W Frazer also expresses appreciation for the return to office and the vote he received.

Brewster County Burwell Boudreaux

Berkeley Thanks Supporters After County Judge Candidacy

A message to Brewster Alpine Marathon and eastern county supporters from Benjamin F. Berkeley expresses deep gratitude for favorable consideration of his county judge candidacy and loyalty from allies across the county.

Alpine Marathon Benjamin F. Berkeley

Signature of Adm. Sandifer Ends Letter

A closing pledge from Adv. Sp. A. B. Sandifer expresses continued service and gratitude to colleagues, signing off on behalf of the office.

A. B. Sandifer

County Judge Thanks Citizens for Vote of Confidence

To the citizens of Brewster County and the citizens I thank you for your vote of confidence given me July 27. I trust that my future conduct of the office will prove this confidence was not misplaced. R B Slight, County Judge.

Elmer Taylor thanks Brewster County voters after loss

Elmer Taylor expresses gratitude to Brewster County residents for support last Saturday. He notes he did not win and pledges no ill will. He thanks voters for two terms as sheriff and tax assessor collector and offers assistance to his successor, Mr. Hord.

BLOYs MEET Progress and Camp Details From Fort Davis Event

Miss Kathrine Schutze of Marfa returns from missionary work in China as part of the Bloys Meet program. Attendance prospects grow with inquiries from over Texas Gates and facilities. Camping sites water and lights are free. campers must bring supplies. The altitude is about 6000 feet and nights are cool. A golf coaching event at Alpine and Bible class teaching marked the camp's activities with publicity efforts by local editors and Sul Ross College.

Victor J. Smith Lutie Britt Harry Anthony DeYoung Sul Ross College Berry Scabees Fort Davis Musquiz Canyon DeYoung Miss Britt Mr. Smith Smith Ers Katherine Schutze Marfa China Celestial Kingdom L. C. Brite J. W. Merrill H. L. Kokernot Jr Cole Means Irving Texas Paisano Houston Pepere Newsweek

Cotter thanks Precinct 1 voters in county commissioner race

Commissioner candidate Bill Cotter expresses deep gratitude to citizens of Precinct No 1 for loyal support in his county commissioner race. He pledges to continue serving the county to merit their confidence.

Precinct No. 1 le Bill Cotter

Sheriff Assessor and Tax Collector Wins Declared

To the voters of Brewster County Clarence Hord thanks supporters after his victory last Saturday. He pledges to honor the public confidence and serve in the sheriff assessor and tax collector race.

Adv Clarence Hord

County Treasur er Nomination Praise to Brewster County

A nominee thanks the people of Brewster County for selecting him as county treasurer for the November election and pledges continued careful attention to duties and efforts to increase efficiency.

Ser

Alpine Cemetery Ads Markets Monuments For Sale

Local notice advertises a sale of all kinds of monuments at Alpine Cemetery with available options and pricing details.

Alpine Assa

Re-election Bid For County Surveyor Promises Service

A candidate running for county surveyor pledges to fulfill duties to the tax payers’ satisfaction and invites constituents to call on him anytime for service following last Saturday’s vote in the race.

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Barry Scobee Corn Sol Otto Struve McDonald Observatory O. Henry Struve Russia Jeff Davis William Granger Jim Walker Roy Bloys Myrtle Stewart R. D. Swartz H. L. Kokernot Will Reynolds J. C. Duncan C. R. Sutton Civil Court of Appeals el Paso Folsom Walaff Alan Fraser Fowler Roberts Thompson O'Daniel Hines Ferguson Sheppardeed Culberson Brooks Arthur N. Alkire Avalanche J. W. Frazer Brewster R B. Slight Hord Elmer Taylor BLOYS Prude Ranch Jake Wilson Seguin Alpine Golf Club Prude Tidwell Taft Holloway Sanderson Alpine Drug Store LM-20 Akers Pho Harry L. Guynes Santa Rosa Glen Oaks Lipton Pineapple Libby Wee Lamb Isafeway
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