Davises Attend Baptist Workers Conference in Grandfalls
Mr and Mrs A R Davis attend the Baptist workers conference in Grandfalls Tuesday. The Girls Auxiliary meeting followed with Lois Tampke leading on Africa shadows. Participants included Bernice Ort er Katherine Young Mary Meek Lane Sansom Ula Lockhaven Sean Martin Veda Mae Roberts and sponsor Mr A R Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.’R. Davis
Baptist Workers’ Conference
Grandfalls
Orie Austracy Cu
Baptist Ditch
Lois Tampke
Africa
Bernice Carter
Mary
Kathrine Young
Jean Martin
Dua Lockhausen
Bernice Orter
Gthertine Young
Mary Meek Lane
Sansom
Ula Lockhaven
Sean Martin
Veda Mae Roberts
Radie Jo Hancock
Davia
Mountain mishap injures Burnam at ranch site
W T Burnam slipped from a large rock while climbing a mountain near his ranch south of town and suffered a broken left thigh. He was rushed to town and is resting fairly well. Nearby visitors include Mrs. Carlos Boudreaux and others from Alpine, Edna, Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, Marfa, and Study Butte as well as students and teachers from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T. Burnam
Roundup of Texas visits and ranch guests
Florine Mises, Robie Hopkins and Morris Hopkins left Tuesday for Austin after a pleasant visit on Burnam ranch. Mrs. P. J. Prench, attending Sul Ross in Alpine, is visiting Mrs. James L. Roberts. John Whistler, Charles Gregory and daughter Margaret Ann, and Mrs. Margaret Shely from Sanderson spent the weekend at the Shely ranch in Tesnas. Feron Ritchey and laughter Jean returned Tuesday from a week in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Florine
Robie Hopkins
Morris Hopkins
Austin
Burnam Ranch
P. J. Prench
Sul Ross
Alpine
James L. Roberts
John Whistler
Charles Gregory
Margaret Ann
Margaret Shely
Sanderson
Shely
Tesnas
Feron Ritchey
Jean
San Antonio
Terlingua Residents Travel for Visits and Returns
Terlingua residents including Mr RC Curtits and Mrs Cartledge journeyed to Devine and George West to bring children home for school after a two month stay. J E Anderau returned from three weeks in California and Arizona. Hulin and Jenkins families- Waltron mines and Del Rio–Georgetown visits. Hinson spent months as a carpenter in Terlingua while Temple Pouncey Alpine spent the weekend around Northern Brewster County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RC. Curtits
Devine
J. E. Anderau
Californ
Arizona
W. W. Jenkins
del Rio
Georgetown
Terlingua
W. M. Waters
Joseph Hinson
Oklahoma
Hinson
Temple Pouncey
Alpine
Springs Not Spouting Fish At Lake Beeman Rumors Debunked
The lake area reports a rumor that fish were spouting from springs after an earthquake. An Austin game fish official says the fish simply moved upstream into the springs, not emerging from them. Locally people name carp buffalo and even a new type, while conditions like low lake water and muddy channels explain the behavior.
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Lake Beeman
Isa
Game, Fish ‘and Oyster Department
Austin
George Pace
Annabell Lea
Port Stockton
New Truck Law Enforced by State Patrol Chief Phares
Captain J. Phares, head of the state highway patrol, announced new motor traffic limits set to take effect August 22. The law caps vehicle widths at 96 inches, trailer lengths at 35 feet, and overall combinations at 45 feet, with front loads not to exceed three feet and rear extensions not over four feet. It requires front white headlights and rear red or yellow lamps, with varying weight and load rules for trucks and trailers, some provisions delaying until 1992. Special trips may allow up to 14,000 pounds and 55 feet length. protections and horn rules are specified. discrepancies in dates noted.
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Phares
State Highway Patrol
Connecion
Fort Worth El Paso Airway Beacons Update
Air Commerce Bulletin August 12 reports completion of the Fort Worth to Big Spring section, about 85 percent to El Paso, with 18 beacons active between Big Spring and El Paso. El Paso to Phoenix at 20 percent with eight towers erected, work to begin toward San Diego.
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Fort Worth
el Paso
Big Spring
Phoenix
San Diego
Air Commerce Bulletin
Aeronautics Branch
Commerce Department
Campaign to curb range pests extends year in four states
A planned $2,000,000 campaign to reduce losses from predatory animals and rodents in district four covering Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and Arkansas will continue through June 30 1992. Don A Gilchrist regional superintendent notes annual losses total about $20,000,000 with rodents causing over $17,000,000 of that in five states and wolves coyotes etc destroying about $2,803,107 in livestock poultry and game. Agencies involved include Texas A and M College El Paso Water Improvement District Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas and others. A federal state and local total of $431,329 funds the program this year. Last year rodents were eradicated from 2 500 000 acres and livestock losses were significantly reduced.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkansas
West Texas
Don A. Gilchrist
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Biological Survey
Texas A. & M. College
el Paso Water Improveme District
Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Texas rodent and predatory animal control program extract
LL C. Whitehead leads Texas rodent control with C T Landon directing predatory animals. In use are 11 602 coyotes 1 482 wolves 2 142 bobcats and 283 lions. The pocket gopher campaign runs with over 50 000 traps at 904 Sith Young Tower San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL C. Whitehead
Texas
C. R. Landon
Sith-Young Tower
San Antonio
May Place Bid On Road Work
May Place Bid On Road Work ests county through the county commission or a designated official will file bids with the state highway department for Mincon Street construction. County hopes for continued funds to hire labor, enable county entry into a contract, and allow local citizens to receive highway work locally. W P Rooney, tax collector, supports the plan, noting no legal barriers and that the county already has road machinery to complete the contract. Fort Stockton Ponce. Come to The Avi nehe office.
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Ests
Commrisoners
State Highway Department
Mincon Strtion
Decison
Dvcee
Caneber
H & Contract
Fort Stockton
Ponce
Ford Denies Rumor of New EightCylinder Ford
Ford Motor Company official W C Cowling denied rumors of a new eight cylinder car to speed 104 mph. He stated no such Ford model is planned for this fall and that the company will continue updating existing models. Cowling said rumors stem from rival manufacturers and will be ignored as plans years ahead are monitored.
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Houston
W. C. Cowling
Ford ‘Motor Company
Ford
Ford Dealers
Rive Hotel
Cowling
Playe ‘Ng
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Carlos Boudreaux
Cart
Thain
Howard Hamilton
Earl Young
George Hanns
Rev
J. C. Wilson
Edna
Munsey Wilson
J. Bisman
Browns‘ville
A. R. Davis
Guy Johnson
Sam Johnson
Dallas
A. A. ‘Starr
Isabel Work
Oklahoma University
Zetha Hicks
Miss Work
Earl Pallis
Bar- Jane of
Marfa
Charles Martin
W. D. Burcham
Study Butte
Roy Stillwell
H. Moorefield
Travis
Dorothy Stewart
Irwin Russell
Russell
Henry Dickson
Dalhart
Lee Dickson
Ince
Marathon
Calvin Harris
Hot Springs
Geo. Harris
Skillman Grove
B. J. Bourland
Bill Clark
E. H. Todd
Mrs. Moble Craig
M. H. Jones
Howard Carter
Mrs. L. W. Carter
Mrs. Hulin
Waltron Mines
Port Worth
Willis Grist
Lynchburg, Va
Purina
U. A. Beard Feed Store
Phon
Cash & Carry
Ft. Worth-El Paso
Avinehe
Ford Company
Rudolphy
Mr. Cowling
Chicago
Stanley Norellis
Orient Dairy
W .L. Matthews
Central Power and Light Company
Keyne Winder ‘Light
Renee Sa
Ateaeton
Lange
Fifth Street
Son
Wiociock
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