Jurors Summoned for August Term in Brewster County Court
Jurors to serve at the August term of district court to convene next Monday have been summoned. The docket includes the State of Texas v. Harry Tracy for a death in a sheep camp and Luciano Rodriguez for unlawful possession of narcotics, with numerous civil cases listed. Grand and petit juror lists and county court jurors are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Texas
Harry Tracy
Brewster County
Luciano Rodriguez
Zenas P. Decie
Douglas Guardian Warehouse Corp
M. A. Baumgardner
J. W. Gilmer
W. D. Johnson
H. L. Mu
Amos Rutledge
Sam Roberts
J. M. West
J. L. Hayes
Eva J. Scribner
Aero Gas Refining Co
A. L. King
J .P. LaCoutre
W. D. Measdey
W. P. Hinson
Elmer Taylor
Rotary Assembly Highlights Draw Wide District Attendance
G M Sims of Port Arthur and visiting Rotarians attended a luncheon with guests Dr Frank Mathews and Wallace Davis. The Alamogordo Assembly draw marked by 30 of 31 clubs present, emphasis on fellowship, and talks including I Like My Job by Ray Stallings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Sims
Port Arthur
Alpine
Jeff Graham
Marfa
Steve Edmund
R. S. Edmund
Midland
Frank Mathews
Dick Bankhead
Wallace Davis
Ray Dudley
Alamogordo
Frank Young
Community Service Committee
Rotary
Milton Smith
Club Service Committee
Carl Shults
Crippled Children's Committee
Joel Wright
Ray Stallings
Clovis Club
Ray
The
Barbarian
Lazarus
Precinct Convention Debate Highlights Local Democracy
Fort Davis discussion, led by Arthur E. Owens, frames precinct conventions as democracy’s base. Only five citizens attend the county convention at the courthouse with L. E. Wood as chair and A. Chapin chosen as Mineral Wells state delegate. Authorities warn soldiers about spies and restricted correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Aug
S.P
United States
Arthur E. Owens
Jeff Davis
Barry Scobee
Mile High Club
L. E. Wood
Clara Johnson
A. V. Chapin
Mineral Wells
Far West
Craddock Plans $15,000 Hospital at Fort Stockton
Dr. W. D. Craddock, former Alpine physician, will construct a $15 000 hospital and clinic in Fort Stockton. The report comes from information received locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Craddock
Fort Stockton
Ranger Captain Aldrich Visits, Tours Big Bend Area
Capt R W Aldrich former Texas Rangers captain and well known officer visited the area early this week. He traveled into the Big Bend park region with Dr H W Morelock Dr C B Casey and Dr G P Smith from Sul Ross college. Aldrich now serves in the Ranger service quartermaster department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Aldrich
The
Texas Rangers
Big Bend Park
H. W. Morelock
C. B. Casey
G. P. Smith
Sul Ross College
Aldrich
Quartermaster Department
Ranger Service
Austin
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
The Callahans and Maggie Jeter express gratitude for neighborly deeds during their bereavement. Mr and Mrs Paul Hearn left for Anniston Alabama yesterday after the accidental death of Mr Hearn's brother. details were unavailable at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hearn
Anniston
Ala
Mr. Hearn
Democratic run off primary slate announced for August 24 1940
The Avalanche announces candidates for the Democratic run off primary on August 24 1940 for Representative District 67 Calvin C Huffman of Maverick County and Bill Boggess of Val Verde County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill Boggess
Val Verde County
Sermon crowds gather for Truett and Webb at encampment
Large gatherings of about 748 people heard Dr. George W. Truett and Dr. Perry F. Webb deliver morning and evening messages at the encampment. The report notes a continuing desire for further development and activity in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Truett
Perry F. Webb
Devel
Officers Elected At Marfa Encampment Session
T C Mitchell of Marfa was re elected president of the encampment Rev W M Turners Pecos executive vice president Rev M M Fulmer Alpine Rev Roy Holloman El Paso Rev H O Malone Marfa vice presidents S M Swearingen Marfa secretary Jesse Blackwell Marfa assistant H L Kokernot treasurer The meeting expressed optimism for future growth and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Mitchell
Marfa
W. M. Turners
Pecos
M. M. Fulmer
Alpine
Roy Holloman
el Paso
H. O. Malone
S. M. Swearingen
Jesse Blackwell
H. L. Kokernot
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. Hord
E. E. Woodruff
Asa A. Jones
Otis R. Yantis
Frederico Billalba
S. L. Stumberg
Anthony Weber
Harold C. Easter
Fred Hanaker
J. L. Brown
Lea McKinney
Sam Culbert
Laura Bain
A. B. Carter
John Y. Rust Jr
W. D. Burcham
J. J. Willis
Alpine Lbr. Co
W. L. Hestes
Marvin E. Linn
W. D. Yancey
Petit Jury
J. C. Anthony
S. E. Nelson
H. M. Wilson
W. Babb
Burwell Boudreaux
C. A. Lease
S. P. White
B. F. Steiber
R. Krenek
J. R. Brady
C. A. Carroll
Bruce Duncan
Jim Featherstone
O. W McKinney
C. A. Fishel
Jack Roberts
Jack Todd
Feron Ritchey
C. W. Copeland
Den
Ton Barnett
G. W. Bowie
R. E. Stewart
Collie Hutchison
M. L. Hopson
Deb Herring
Dink Wardlaw
Frank Mangum
O. F. Billingsley
Elmer Devenport
H. D. Glasscock
W. A. Wilson Jr
Percy Wallace
Rogan Caldwell
G. C. Meriwether
Ray LaBeff
Francis Miles
Geo. H. Storey
Paul W Vogt
Floyd Slover
R. B
J C. Cooley
R. S. Yarbrough
Raymond Sublett
L. G. Miller
David Kokernot
Dick Walton
W. N. Wright
Clarence Hord Jr
C. T. Rider
Roy F. Johnson
N. A. McKinney
Edgar Dawson
D. T. Barnett
D. S. White
Walter Graef
W. A. Wilson
W. O. Meeks
Rotary News
Harper House
Campbell
Brookfield
Town House
Canterbury
Libby
Swift
Azimour
PTA
Pasih
PEAS
Calif
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PEYCO
PRG
P&g
ARGO
DRA. Craddock
Stockton
Arthur Callahan
Tona Callahan
Maggie Jeter
Whittle
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