Fort Davis Chronicle of Mae Sproul and local lore
Fort Davis notes recount Mae Sproul in Ripley’s Believe It or Not as a panther and bear hunter. A separate column praises highway engineers Pinney Adcock and Marshall for the scenic drive. A tale follows about a Fort Davis man who paid a debt with a dime a day, ending with a vow to avoid such perpetual payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Sproul
Fort Davis
West Texas
United States
Mac
Ripley
Mac Sproul
Texas
Portland
Long Beach
Miami
Astora
Iackemith
Andy
el Paso
Marfa
Port Davis
San Pranciaco
Alaska
Demonstration agent to continue in Jett Davis county
Gibbens will keep his post as demonstration agent in Jett Davis county after petitions urged retaining him though funds were thought unavailable. His work was deemed worthwhile, and a temporary solution was found to retain the agent for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibbens
Mest
Gibbens
Jett Davis County
Far B. Ramsey
Old Mexico
Clar‘nce Ellison
Roping Deer From Motor Boats Shocks South Texas
Milton West of Brownsville reports hunters pursuing deer along the Mexican coast near Mata Naras 30 miles below Brownsville by driving them into the water and lariating them from motor boats. Deer are then hauled ashore as they swim, with boats sometimes upset in the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Milton West
Brownsville
Texas House of Representatives
Mexican
Matanares
West
Cemetery Treasure Hunt Draws Crowds in Cahill Community
In Cahill area north of Alvarado a large hole was dug in a family cemetery as treasure seekers hunt for Indian gold rumored to be buried there. Names Hudson, Teague, Cahill, and Hottman appear among graves, with locals persistent after years of digging. Engineer Litten B. Marshall notes the dig near the Davis Mountains State Highway area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Cahill
Alvarado
Hudson
Teague
Hottman
Marathon or s, Earl Clark and local social notes
Yard Young of Presidio spent days with family before a business trip to Austin. Local society reports list trips to San Antonio Houston Alpine and Hot Springs, a Young People's Union party at the club house, and a memorial for W J Shackelford of Marathon noting his 35 years in the Big Bend and role in ranching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yard Young
Presidio
Autin
Young People's Union
C. G. Matthews
Lyda Crawford
Jeanne Martin
Virginia Jones
Vada Mac
Orewe Roberts
Virginia Young
Josephine Robrts
Henry Culp
Jack Yarbro
Stanley Henderson
H. J
Eddie
Robert Alford
Leroy Sowell
Herbert Parker
Lloyd Ghant
J. We Shely
Louis Dickson
T. W. Sansom
Playstatt
Arie
Sona
George W. Page
Tom
Shackelford
Barbara Shackelford
Ed Shackelford
Earl McKinney
William Shackelford
J. R. Mays
Hallets
W. J. Shackelford
Marathon
Combs Ranch
Mr. Shackelford
Big Bend
Sunset Limited and Argonaut Schedules Across Lines
Train timetables for sun bound and northbound routes listed include Sunset Limited arriving 21 PM and 1:25 PM, Westbound and Alpine daily waves to Presidio, with Ojinaga connections and Pecos via Port Davis Marfa at 2:45 PM and El Paso to Del Rio and San Antonio at 8:20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa FE
Ives Alpine
Presidio
Ives
Alpine
Dally, K. CM. & G
Mexico
Chihuehua Iy
Vives Ojinaga
Pecps
Port Davis
Marfa
van Horn
el Paw
del Iio
Bat Antonio
Man Returns Hat After Twenty Seven Years
A man reentered a store after 27 years asking for his hat left behind. E F Vander Stucken, with 41 years at the shop, recalls the owner’s request and notes the hat survived insects but not the test of time. The wearer left content with the long-delayed retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heo
Mr. Riley
Joe
E. F. Vander Stucken
Insurance agency voids policies in Alpine notice
Floyd West & Company announces Northwestern Fire Marine policies issued in Texas are void. Standard Fire dwelling and windstorm lines from 20001 to 20025 and 101 to 125 are canceled. Dwelling Tornado 30001 to 30025 canceled. Independent service for appliances advertised but no authority or premiums secured. Mr 4 B Fuller’s authority cancelled. Public advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puller Insurance Agency
Alpine
Texas
Northwestern
Pire & Marine Insurance Company
BAKER
Floyd West & Company
General Agents
Dallas
Border Motor Coaches Service Summary
Border Motor Coaches operates from Alpine Bus Station and Uvalde offices with connections at Del Rio to San Antonio and east, and to Van Horn for El Paso and west. Telephone numbers—Fisher's Drug Store—are listed for inquiries at 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Painter
Mer General
Uvalde
Texas
Fisher's Drug
Chas Chambers Dealer Tony Alpine Trip Report
Chas Chambers dealer reports alpine trips and related activity. No further facts available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Chambers Dealer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barry Scobee, Corresponder
Bill Fryar
Chamber of Commerce
G. B. Pin “Ey
Pecos
A. J. Adcock
Litten B. Marshal
Marshall
Meg
RL Irving
Peter Stoddard Iring
Pattern
New Jersey
Albert Irving
Sam Cox
Aleo
Study Club
Sproul
Mary Avingman
Mert Clark
BH. Cation
DeWitt Snead
Miller
Marathon Irs
Earl Clark
LP. Buttrill
L. C. Nitchey
San Antonio
Houston
Terry W. Shely
Esther Shely
J. L. Henderson
M. J. Jolly
San Angelo
Mr. Henderson
Frs. H. Wilson
Home Economics
Litehty
J. P. Ritchey
Hot Springs
Allie Davis
Belmorhea
Baptist Workers Conference
Davis
Pecos Valeley Association
Mrs
J. P. Buttrill
Hovey
Jyde Buttrilt
Imsey
Wm. Green
Hie
Christian Church
TB. Lowell
Dhe W. Bridges
Ode Roberts
Roberts
Charles Livingston
Frank Dorward
B.X. Kimball
J. R. Hollis
Joe Granger
M. H. Jones
Jack Doster
Jean Arnold
Jean Will
Sul Ross
Gus Jones
Jones
Las Vegas
Nevada
T. A. Beard Feed Store
Ras Sivas
Rane
Alpine, Texas
General Banking
H. V. Averitt
Alpine Steam, Laundry Kids
Eac
H Cou Iweather
Alpine Steam
R Kawanda
R. Edwards
Home People
Dom Adams
Border Motor ,Coaches
Alpine Lumber Company
Veal
Alpine Mercantile CO
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