Fort Davis column bids farewell to misterscobee
The Avalanche editor bids farewell to Misterscobee the Hillbilly Heckler of Fort Davis who has joined the army or a related project at Marfa. The note reflects on his long service, nickname lore, and readers’ reactions. It cites changes in Fort Davis coverage by Mrs Arthur Alkire and notes the drive to reach 100 verified readers.
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Misterscobee
Fort Davis
Army
Marfa
Scobee
Winnabeth Smith Buchanan
Arizona
The
Avalanche
Rush Moody
Arthur Alkire
Kire
Louis A. Miller
Frankfort
Indiana
Smeet Ogine Ss
Ty Bat
Misterscobee H
Denton
Sellen St Mission
Merle
Bill Friesen
Colyum
Campaign to Gather Scrap Launched in the County
Brewster county launches a scrap salvage drive tied to a nationwide war materials program. A county committee led by Judge Light and Mayor Starns coordinates efforts with Mary Raum as chair. Four carloads, about 250000 pounds, are already collected, with more expected from Marathon and surrounding communities.
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Brewster County
R. B. Light
L. B. Starns
Mary . Raum
A.C. A
Wm. C ‘Er
Joe More
Earl Clark
Marthon and
Chas
G. Burnam
Marathon
Campai
Noted Educator and Writer Dr Jeff D Ray Visits Local Area
Dr Jeff D Ray and Mrs Ray, well known educator and writer, have vacationed in the Big Bend Davis mountains region over the past two weeks. Ray, a Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary instructor in Fort Worth since founding, contributes to the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Baptist publications nationwide. A feature on the Big Bend section by Ray ran in last Sunday's Star Telegram.
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Jeff D. Ray
Southwestern Baptist Theologcal Seminary
Fort Worth
MedicoI To Hold Annual Meeting In Marfa Texas
Dr Judson L Taylor president of the State Medical Assn of Texas will speak at the Big Bend Medical Society annual meeting in Marfa next Tuesday The event gathers Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster Terrell and Pecos counties with a 6 30 barbecue at the Lavanture home and an 8 pm program at the Marfa USO building Speakers include Drs Mott Rawlings Waite Windham Venable Taylor and Smith on topics such as Coronary Thrombosis Ear Drops in Otitis Media and the National Physician s Committee for the Extension of Medical Service The society is led by Gibbons of Presidio and D C Jeter Alpine both officers
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Big Bend Medical Society
Marfa
Joel Wright
Alpine
Fort Davis
Lestie Smith
el Paso
Pt.a
R. E. Windham
San Angelo
P.ta
J. Mott Rawlings
E. C. Coleman
The
Alpine Pt.a
Dr. Rawlings
Judson L. Taylor
State Medical Assn. of Texas
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Brewster
Terrell
Pecos
Big Bend Society
Taylor
Southern Pacific Railroad
Houston
Marfa Uso
Pam
Lavanture
W. W. Waite
Charles Venable
State Medical Assn
National Physician's Committee For the
Leslie M. Smith
Gibbons
D. C. Jeter
Injuries Prove Fatal to Charles Gilligan
Charles Gilligan aged 46 died from injuries suffered last week when his foot was caught in a cable while lowering a water tank. The accident happened behind Livneston Funeral Home on West College Avenue. Gilligan, a four year Alpine resident who came from Arkansas with his family, served in World War I and received a medical discharge. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 PM at the American Legion Hut, with Rev. R. L. Witiner officiating. interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. He leaves a widow and six children, the oldest 20 and the youngest about 3.
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Charles Gilligan
Injtes
Liv‘neston
West College Avenue
Giligan
Alpine
Arkansas
Santa Fe
American Legion Hut
R. L. Witiner
Baptist Church
American Legion
Elmir Grove
County bond and stamp sales lag in August
Bond and stamp sales in the county for August lag with about $8,000 reported in the first half. G. W. Baines, chairman of the county committee, said the county’s August quota was set at $28,000.
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G. W. Baines
Alpine Open Sept 7 Amid Rain and County Runoff News
Alpine awaits the September 7 start of the 1942 43 term as voters prepare for a county runoff with Prec. 2 in focus. Frank Mangum and H C Hernandez contest in South Alpine. Local races feature Allred versus O Daniel for U S Senate and John Lee Smith against Harold Beck for lieutenant governor.
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Prec
South Alpine Box
Frank Mangum
H.C. Hernandez
Allred
O'Daniel
U. S
Brewster
John Lee Smith
Harold Beck
Notice to knitters seeks return of yarn from April May
Wool yarn distributed by the Red Cross knitting committee must be returned by September 1 whether a project is finished or not. The appeal urges knitters to contribute scraps to the war effort.
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Red Cross
Big Bend National Park Declared A Wildlife Sanctuary
The State Parks board and the State Game Fish and Oyster Commission will enforce laws with federal cooperation to close Hunters Park area and declare the region a sanctuary for all wildlife. The National Park Service supports preservation of the area and its return to its former state, drawing visitors and pride for Texans as Big Bend National Park becomes a protected wonder.
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State Parks Board
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
National Park Service
Federal Wildlife Sanctary Commission
Mounain Peaks
Big Bend National Park
Frit Weyerts Ordered to Report for Army Air Force Training
Frit Bill Weyerts, a post office employee, is ordered to report in San Antonio Sunday for training in the Army Air Force. He was accepted April 20 and has been on furlough awaiting fall. He plans to leave tomorrow with his wife and parents, while Mrs. Weyerts will return home briefly before joining her parents in San Angelo.
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Bill Weyerts
San Antonio
Army Air Force
F. E. Weyerts
Holland Hotel Damaged by Fire
Fire caused by a cigarette started blaze at the Holland Hotel last Friday night. Discovered about 10 o clock it gained headway before alarm and spread from a public bathroom on the second floor. Firemen prevented greater damage and a damage check was to be made this week.
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Holland
First Nation Bank
Bloys Camp Meeting Opens With Strong Attendance
Fort Davis August 19 The Bloys camp meeting at Skillman Grove opened its fifty third annual session with splendid attendance The evening speaker was Rev LD Anderson of Fort Worth Nearly all Jeff Davis county families with grove facilities are staying through the sessions rather than daily trips Rev Richard G Irving is superintendent and presides at all meetings
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Fort Davis
Skillman Grove
LD. Anderson
Fort Worth
Jeff Davis County
the Grove
Richard G. Irving
Alpine Fire Notice From Chief Dorris
Important notice to Alpine citizens advising to stay away from burning buildings and follow directions of Fire Chief Sill Dorris during fire emergencies.
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Alpine
College Service Set For Sunday
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening at 8 30 in the college auditorium with Rev RL W terspesor Alpine Baptist church delivering the sermon. Commencement exercises follow Thursday evening at 7 50 in the college store with Dr and hs. H W Morcock and other faculty receiving degrees. women are included among candidates.
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Alpine Baptist Church
First Baptist
Ehurcy
Board of Regents
Caleges
de Bien
Eldon
Hs. H.W Morcock
Alpine
Pine business leader Gillett promoted to captain in military police
John W. Gillett, prominent Alpine pine business man and former city commissioner, who volunteered for service months ago, has been promoted to captain in the military police. He has been stationed in South Carolina until recently.
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Gillett
John W. Gillett
Alpine City Commission
Capt. Gillett
South Carolina
Rains Soak Glass Mountains and Big Bend Area
Rains totaling four to five inches drenched the Glass mountains north and east of Alpine, with widespread moisture across the Big Bend Davis mountain region. Reports note five inches at McCollum variety and four inches at Joe Parker ranch, while Sul Ross records show 93 inches? of moisture last week and August total 1.97 inches. Cool weather continues as more rain appears likely in the Alpine area.
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Big Bend
Davis Mountain
Alpine
Brewster County
Glass Mountains
McCollum
Joe Parker
H. L. Ko~kernot Jr
AV Pine
Sul Ross College Weather Bureau
College
Alpine To Open Community Recreation Center For Servicemen
Alpine’s recreation committee plans a center in the Turmer building on North Sixth Street for service men. It will offer reading and writing tables, table games, and outdoor activities if demand rises, with Otis Turner lending the building. Community support is encouraged.
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Otis Turner
Ois
Alpine
al~ Pine
Turmer
North Sixth Street Recreation Committee
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