Tom Gray Named New Sheriff in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County announces a change in sheriff as Tom Gray, previously a deputy for about two years in Fort Davis, succeeds Wilbur B. Medley who resigns after seven months of a second term. Mrs. H. D. Coleman remains as office deputy. The report notes Gray’s prior constable and deputy roles in Aledo, Texas, and mentions ongoing local civic news and weather details from Fort Davis.
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Tom Gray
Jeff Davis County
Wilbur B. Medley
Mr. Gray
Fort Davis
Richard K. Merrill
Aledo
Texas
Medley
H. D. Coleman
Birth of James Pruett Espy Jr in Fort Davis
Mr and Mrs James Pruett Espy announce the birth of a son in Fort Davis on Wednesday July 27. He weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces at birth. Grandparents include G W Evans of Magdalena and J W Espy of Fort Davis. The Espy family has three other children Patsy 11 Jean 10 and Ann 4.
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James Pruett Espy
Fort Davis
James Pruett Espy Jr
Espy
Pansy Evans
G. W
Dub) Evans
Magdalena
N. M
J. W. Espy
Jim Espys
Patsy
Jean
Ann
Kenneth L. Withers
Belva June
Janice Anne
Kenneth Jr
el Paso
Robert C. Withers
Kenneth
Carrie Alvis
Stanton
Texas
M. Long
Bond sales exceed county quota in E Bond drive
Jeff Davis county residents bought just over half again their quota in the recent E Bond sale. The report was received by J. W. Merrill, chairman of the county bond drive.
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Jeff Davis County
J. W. Merrill
Methodist Women plan White Elephant sale and study
The Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service met July 27 at Mrs. Jack Ledingham's home with Mrs. A N Alkire leading devotionals. A new study book Newness of Life by Estelle C. Carver was introduced and a White Elephant sale set for August 27 at the Smart Shop. Donations welcome at the Smart Shop or Brandon Trading Post.
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Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service
Jack Ledingham
Paul D. Jose
A. N. Alkire
Estelle C. Carver
Smart Shop
J. R. Cook
Brandon Trading Post
Fellowship Club Meets On Thursday Night
The young women of the Fellowship Club gathered Thursday night to discuss upcoming events and community service plans, with members coordinating schedules and duties for the month ahead.
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Fellowship Club
Young Women's Fellowship Club
Texas House Joint Resolution 22 Amends Article V Section 7
The document proposes a constitutional amendment to Article V Section 7 of Texas to require district court proceedings to be held at the county seat where the case is pending unless law provides otherwise. It outlines district creation and election by qualified voters at general elections.
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State of
Texas
Constitutional Amendment on District Court Judge Qualifications
The amendment sets criteria for district court judges including U.S. and state license, four years as a lawyer or judge, residence in the district, four year terms, and a legislatively set salary. It details court proceedings at county seats and required regular terms, and allows district court sessions when judges are absent or disqualified. The measure would be submitted to voters on November 8, 1949.
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United States
Voter Instructions on Constitutional Amendment Ballot
The text describes how voters mark ballots by scratching out one of two clauses to express support or opposition to a proposed Constitutional Amendment. It clarifies procedures for counties using voting machines and outlines how the district court shall conduct the process by law.
Constitutional Amendment Election Procedure Overview
The text states that the amendment must be placed on the machine for voters to decide for or against. It requires the Governor to issue and publish the proclamation for the election as mandated by state law and the Constitution. Dated June 24.
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Fort Davis News
Big Bend Trail Association
Alpine
E. Y. Freeland
Mile High Club
Canyon Lodge
Ben F. Morriss
Ben R. Taylor
Limpia
Barry Scobee
Job
Woodson Mims
First Baptist Church
Mims
Baptist Church
Paisano
Perry S. Webb
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Myrose
John
J. W. Myrose
Eugene Sproul
Genesis
Gordon McNutt
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
J. Keesey Miller
L. L. Jarratt
Sweetwater
Frances Jimenez
Eloy Jimenez
Pecos
Ursuline Sisters
Cottonwood Grove
Old Fort Grounds
Mrs. Jose
B. E. Coan
Callie Holt
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Alpine, Texas
HOUSE
Durham
Alpine Drug Store
J. W. Dollahite
Marfa
W. A. Martin
Monahans, Texas
Neo-Ad Sign CO
Geo. J
International Harvester Refrigerator
Harvester
International Harvester
Naughton
Oday
Te Aeaiaienell International Harvester Refrigerators
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