Fort Davis Death Notice and Local Social Notes
The item lists survivors of a Fort Davis death with two sons and two daughters, names Sid C Bouchette and F A Bouchette among the relatives, plus mentions visits by Mary Ann McClendon of Austin and Bettie Ah rends of Farmington New Mexico. It notes attendance at a sol wiers service and a Shady Nook Inn visit, with Presbyterian W M meets set for Thursday afternoon August 15 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Berryman
Mnister
Sid C Bouchette
Fort Davis
F. A. Bouchette
Clyde
T. O. Dulaney
R. C. Miller
Iraan
S. C. Bouchette
Fort Davie
R. L
Bettie) Ahrends
Farmington, N. M
Fort Davis Historical Society Meeting Highlights
The Fort Davis Historical Society convened Monday night in the Old Fort Davis museum with Mrs R L Irving presiding. Dr D J Sibling of Fort Stockton and Joe Corby of Odessa spoke on local history and the Centennial events in October. Mrs Sibling attended as a guest. Geralds visiting St Johns Newfoundland were Mr and Mrs Gerald pres of St Johns. Mr Johnson’s niece Mrs C Young and nieces Karen and Janice visited George R Moore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Gerald Pres
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Louie Johnsons
Carney
Mr Johnson
George R. Moore
Mr. Moore
C. Young
Karen
Janice
Midland Livestock Market Holds Steady Amid Aug 5 Sale
Midland Livestock News reports a steady market across classes on Thursday Aug 5 at the Midland sale with fat calves and yearlings from $16 to $18.50 and cows from $8 to $10.50. Stocker calves brought $14.50 to $17.50, cow and calf pairs ranged $70 to $115, and mixed stockers $9 to $13. A separate social note covers a shower for Miss Charlene Brandon and an engagement to Charles E Bailey, while local visits and school band practice update community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Miss Brandon
Charlene Brandon
Lee S. Williams Jr
Mont Nash
Barlene Wison
J. R. Brandon
Charlene
Charles E. Bailey
Bailey
L. F. Bailey
Rosebud
Williams Home
Patsy
Jean Espy
Kay Carlton
Patricia Newton
Texas proposes small county tax assessor option in constitution
A Texas House joint resolution proposes adding Section 16a to Article VIII to let counties with fewer than 10 000 residents hold elections to add an Assessor-Collector of Taxes. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the November 1954 general election with ballots reading for or against the constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Texas
United States
Commissioners Court
Constitutional Amendment Election Provision Language
The text outlines that if a majority votes in favor in counties with fewer than ten thousand inhabitants the amendment becomes part of the State Constitution. The Governor must issue the proclamation and arrange publication as required by law.
Alpine Avalanche society and circulation note
The Alpine Avalanche publishes weekly from Alpine Texas with Forbes Publishing Company as owner. Lynn Forbes editor Mrs Nel Forbes Society Editor Bookkeeper Mrs A N Alkire Fort Davis correspondent Mattie V Chambers Marathon correspondent. Subscription rates listed for Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio counties and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. St. St
Alpine, Texas
Forbes Publishing Company
Lynn Forbes
Nel
Forbes Society
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis
Mattie V. Chambers
Marathon
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Yarborough Predicts Victory In Texas Second Primary
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ralph Yarborough said he will win the Aug 28 second primary by a sweeping margin. He touted 678,000 Texans supporting integrity in government and rejecting a third term, thanking Brewster County supporters and urging all Texans to vote Aug 26.
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Austin
Ralph Yarborough
Yarborough
Texas
Esspecally
Brewster County
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Fort Davis News
Mary Ann McClendon
J. W. McClendon
Fort Vis
Dave Bartlett
Houston
C. Eapy Miller
Bartlett
Mre Miller
Bertha Rothmann
Menerd
Carlsbad Caverns
Shady Nook Inn
Presbyterian W. M
Presbyterian Women's Organition
J. P. Weatherby
Sean Alkire
Weatherby
W. H Brennand
Christ
A. G. Prude
Owen Price
Midland Livestock News
Carlgbad
N. M
Moore
John Moore
Guthrie
George Moore
W. F. Phillips
San Angelo
Ruth Pettigrew
the Davis
Clark Apartments
Johnny Whiteaker
Central School
HOUSE
Marvin C. Kay
Dist. Mgr
Fidelity Union Life Ins. Co. Real Estate
G. Fielder
Frank C. Kay
Granada Theatre
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Hord
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
E. Holland Ave
P. O
Texas Monument
Helen D. Gibb
Bruce C. Sutton
T. A. Beard
Standard Oil Products
Ralph W. Peters
General Building Contractor
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Alpine, Brewster Co
Harris Cabinet Shop
Murphy Ave
Sa Pare
America
Thermos
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Company
Sherwood
Stratford
West Texas Utilities Company
Yaborough
Oldsmobile
Reilin
General Motors
OLDS
Rocket Eng
Henry Bailey Motors
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