Local residents take summer travels and family visits
Mrs Marvin Turney leaves for Monahans to join her husband in the Texas university session. Vichy Young and son visit relatives as far as Alpine and Ft Stockton where his wife stays ill. Rev M M Fulmer and children plan a two week trip to Colorado and Yellowstone, visiting relatives in Wellington. Dr Carroll Vaughn sells home and plans new office apartment. Mrs W E Vanney visits Gatesville and Dallas for an injured son Elbert. Guests of Mrs Mattie McNeil include Cordia Holiday and Claudia Hart with Dr and Mrs Fisher, touring Carlsbad Cavern. Mrs J S Carr and daughters travel from Texon to Texon and Seymour for winter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Turney
Frank Parker
Monahans
Mr. Turney
Texas University
Vichy Young
Little Son
Waco
John Young
Vicky
Ft. Stockton
Alpine
M. M. Fulmer
Colorado
Points West
W. E. Vanney
Gatesville
Elbert
Dallas
Mattie McNeil
Cordia Holiday
Temple
Claudia Hart
Los Angeles
Big Bend Park Aims to Put Texas Among Top Tourist States
The article argues that a Big Bend International Park and Texas industrialization could position Texas as a leading tourist destination. It notes national defense spending will boost prosperity and that attracting tourists and investors requires land purchases for a national park to fund ongoing promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend Park
Texas
Big Bend International Park
Lone Star State
Episcopal Church Delivers Sunday Morning Services
Morning services at 11 o'clock include holy communion and a sermon by Rev. G W McKinney. Sunday school starts 9 45 led by Fred Williams. Evening service is dismissed for city wide college baccalaureate events. Visitors welcome. The Methodist church also dismisses services for Bloys camp meeting and college baccalaureate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McKinney
Fred Williams
E. Buford Isaacks
Methodist Church
Bloys
Ray B. McGrew
Brewster County Commissioners Court to Hold Budget Hearing
Brewster County Commissioners Court will convene Thursday August 22 1940 from 10 a m to 5 p m for a public budget hearing. Taxpayers may attend and participate. J W Frazer county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court of
Brewster County
J. W. Frazer
Texas Legislature Amends Constitution with New Section 3b
The texas legislature adopts a necessary proclamation and outlines expenses of location as part of amending article V by adding section 3b. The resolution specifies the new constitutional provision and related administrative details for implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
State of Texas
Legislature Considers Direct Supreme Court Appeals and Election Rules
The article details a proposed constitutional amendment to allow direct appeals to the Texas Supreme Court from trial court orders involving constitutional issues of statutes. It notes ballots at a 1940 general election with specified for and against wording and directs proclamation publication. It also mentions a $10,000 fund and a chiropractic school trip for Dr Carroll Vaughn to Davenport Iowa, with Dr Louis Lowry supervising the office in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Tone Ae
State OF
Texas
Carroll Vaughn
Vaughn
Davenport
Iowa
Palmer School of Chiropractic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nora B. Dibrell
San Antonio
J. W. Gilmer
Misa Lucy Williams
Girvin
Wes
Mirs
Mary Virginia McIntyre
Ray Williams
Jane Warden
el Paso
Asa Jones
Helen
Thalia Gillet
George Bodry Jr
Sabinal
Mrs. G. S.S. Bodry
J. W. McConnell
A. S. Justice
Myx
John Scott
Bieter
Mary Lou
San Anfartio
James Cotter
J. G. Leath
Alpine Hospital
Miran
Annie B. Coleman
Hollywood
Calif
Syreta Smith
Lee Smith
W. C. Hill
Sylvester
L. T. Votan
J. M. Floyd
Longview
Iurge Koury
Sumday
New York City
Bell
Valerie Shop
E. E. Hollings- Read
Betty
Mildred Tate
Abilemr
J. E. Burgess
W. R. Long
J. K. Clark
San Artimio
Dera’ Ballard Amism
Ronnie
Ruth Lovelady
Abilene
Olan Tipps of
Wagraves
Mrs. W. Cotter
Miley
B. M. Clifford
Br. Mann
Tusrant
Mr. and Bros
Jos
Bay Hudgins
Corpus Christi
Townsend
Biles
Ethel Keaten
Thanes
Miss Keaten
B. S. Henderson
Kathleen Ray
Jonnie Henderson
Smarty of
Marlin
Ray
The
Beauty
Alpine Trading Post
Block 21
Hancock Addition
H. M. Jones
Ft. Davis
Tex
Smith Furn. Co
East Ave. C
Bargain
G. R. Greear
Terlingua
Smith Furn. Co. Tf
J. W. Rixon
A. B. Carter
Presidio
Avalanche
Chas. Bird
Tex. le
P. T. Ross
Alpine Disposal Service
Clifford
N. M. Clifford
College Hill
Mead Wilson
Marfa
Wilson
Dr. Vaughn
J. S. Carr
S. J. Lucas
Houston
Glen Holman
Seymour
Brantley Carr
Baby
Spofford
Texon
Joe Carr
Mrs. Carr
Mrs. Holman
Americas
China
Are
U.S. Chemical
Granada
M. W. Morelock
Atlantic
Europe
Niagara Falls
Washington
Atlantic City
New York
Boston
Pacific
Dist
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill Boggess
Val Verde County
Verna
Episcopal Church
Christian Church
the Friendly Church
C. Adams
Chiropractic School
Todey
Margaret James
Robert Frank Sullavan - Stewart - Young - Morgan
Robt
Stach
Benita
Granville
Rene Och
William
Frank Boreage
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