Rural rehabilitation committee aids farmers in Jeff Davis county
Fort Davis reports the formation of a Rural Rehabilitation Committee led by Paul Propst to secure federal aid for this year’s crops. Members include H.D. Bloys as chair, J. W. Merrill, Bill Fryar, Mrs. B. A. Johnson, and Mrs. F. L. Sproul. Plans include a canning demonstration and measures against sheep killing by predators, with trapper Hows Graves pledging action on Merrill pasture land to reduce coyotes. Nearby funeral notices noted the death of Mr. Brown's brother in an automobile accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis County
Paul Propst
Presidio
HD. Bloys
J. W. Merrill
Bill Fryar
B.A. Johnson
FL. Sproul
JW. Merrill
Merrill
Texas
3. C. Walker
Fort Davis
History club night highlights and local obituaries noted
The program featured readings and songs by students and teachers including Miss Wilma Roberts and Miss Frances Alderson. Mrs Lester Smith died in Cleburne and her husband, former county judge, is mentioned. a burial in El Paso is noted. Native tree planting continues with fourteen or more varieties added to halluth yard. Forgeries and a local arrest are reported as Verne French faces charges in Fort Davis court with jail time possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Club
Wilma Roberts
Frances Alderson
L. B. Wood
J. K. Miller
Miller
Callie
Ball Fryar
Dorothy Weatherby
BF. Campbell
Texas
Gracie Lee
Louise Fisher
Mary Low Smith
Lester Smith
Cleburne
Fort Davis
Smith
Valentine
el Paso
Verne French
Valen Fifty
Aga
Justice of the Peace
Nick
Avalanche Announces Democratic Primary Office Candidates
The Avalanche lists candidates for local offices subject to Democratic Primaries on July 25 1996. Names include Pitriet for Sheriff, ALAN K FRASER of Alpine for various roles, and several county and precinct positions with incumbents and challengers such as MATT SMITH and JOHN D. YOUNG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitriet
Judicial
Alan K. Fraser
Alpine
Skevington HO
W. B. Young
Tom Easterwood
Elmer J. Taylor
A.M. Turney
Por
George
M. Benson
A. T. Sandifer
Raymond
Garnett
Matt Smith
John D. Young
Howard Anja Wilson
CANDIDATES We print candidates ear as a rea sonable prices
The Avalanche reports a local notice urging readers to consider affordable prices for printing candidates. No clear event or names are provided, leaving the item as a brief, fragmented notice about pricing for candidate materials.
Marathon notes and gatherings in Alpine and Marathon
Weekend visits unfold among Alpine and Marathon residents including the Shoemakes Green Ritchey and Ritchey families. A five table bridge party at the McGonagill home features prizes for high and low scores and guest attendees from El Paso. Marathon Study Club met at the Gage hotel with a Texas schools program, and community updates cover moves, church services, volleyball, and a death in Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGonagill
J. A. McGonagill
Jim Worthington
Marfa
L. Ritchey
R. W. Arnold
Jean Arnold
Margaret Arnold
el Paso
James Skinner
P. Worthington
Todd
Collins
J. Ritchey
F. Ritchey
Decie
Burnham
Sims
Arnold
Jimmy Roberts
Young
Buttill
Stilwell
Yarbro
Dragoo
Jolly
Warp
Louise Crawford
G. W. Worthington
A. Starr
R. Hancock
Marathon
Gage Hotel
Walter Skinner
Texas
Ing
Buttrill
Shockly
Mesdames Worthington
Starr
Wedin
Skinner
Terlingua District Social Roundup Notes
N Keller visited family in Stephenville last weekend. Alpine residents Mrs Lemuel Taylor and Mrs Elizabeth Weaver visited Terlingua and Fresno Canyon ranches. Louise Crawford spent time with her parents in Mark. Several locals, including Ethel Skevington and Ernestine Behrens, were seen in Alpine and Sul Ross. Burcham sick with mumps. commissoners court attended. Walter Fulcher hosted a small party with guests Foust Anderau Skevington Behrens and Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Anderau
J. Faust
Ethel Skevington
Ernestine Behrens
Alpine
Lemuel Taylor
Terlingua
Louise Crawford
Mark Tho
Walter Fulcher
Pee
Jerry Foust
Earl Anderau
Mises Skevington
Behrens
Bennett
Public Meeting Announced For Central Ward School
Mrs W D Burcham publicity chairman announces a gathering at Central Ward school on February 12 at 3 30 PM in Miss Billingsley room with several talks planned for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Burcham
Ral
Will Aday
Central Ward
Miss Billingsley
Card of Thanks We sincerely thank the people of
A brief thanks expressing gratitude to the community for support and kindness during a difficult time. The note acknowledges neighbors friends and local organizations for assistance and sympathy shown.
Black-Draught Laxative Banner Endorsed by Martinsville Dealer
Mrs J Lester Roberson, a well known hardware dealer in Martinsville Virginia, endorses Black-Draught as a splendid medicine. She says she has used it for constipation and dull feelings after, and found it very satisfactory. Thousands of men and women praise the laxative for refreshing relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lester Roberson
Martinsville
Honor Roll Subscriptions Drive Continues in Alpine Area
The Avalanche appeals for readers to renew subscriptions and settle dues promptly. A long list of subscribers and local figures from Alpine and nearby towns are acknowledged, with notices of upcoming meetings of Presbyterian and Methodist missionary societies and related community notices.
Lobos To Play Cowboys Here Tonight And Tomorrow
Sul Ross Lobos leaders in the Alamo Conference face unbeaten Hardin-Simmons Cowboys at 7:30 in two games here. Return of Bagwell boosts lineup as Lobos seek a surprise win to gain state attention. crowd urged to fill the gym. Also notes a local government session on road and bridge funding in 1986.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobos
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
East Texas
Lobo Pack
Simmons Six Footers
Cowboys
Bagwell
Bata
Lobos
Lobo
Sul Ross
Elmer Taylor Enters Sheriff Race in Brewster County
Elmer J Taylor a Brewster county resident announces candidacy for sheriff assessor and tax collector. He says he knows county needs and will serve the county to the best of his ability. He asks Avalanche readers to vote in the July primaries and plans to meet voters in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Taylor
Brewster County
Taylor
Demonstration Club Holds Meet Tuesday
The Alpine Mexican women’s home demonstration club held its regular meeting at the Mexican school Tuesday afternoon. Miss Fontilla Johnson taught a lesson on table service. The next meeting is set for Tuesday March 10. The club, with 31 members, has met only three times. Jesusita Sanchez is president and Julia Chavaria is secretary.
Lobos to Meet A and I Javelinas in Alpine Series
The A and I Javelinas of Kingsville travel to Alpine for a two game conference series with the Lobos on February 21 and 22. Friday and Saturday format, 7 30 p m start times. Lobos come off a decisive win and are favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. and I. Javelinas
Kingsville
Lobos
Alpine
A. and I
Warrants Payable and Office Notices
Warrants payable include NAC P Rund to Reg No 816 General to Reg No 1482 Sr d Class A to Reg No 796 Prec 1 to Reg No 80 Prec 2 to Reg No 53 Prec 3 to Reg No 51 Prec 4 to Reg No 33 A B Sandifer county treasurer Good grade typewriter second sheets 500 sheets 50c and a note about guns and ammunition at Alpine Libr Haw Dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nacp
Srd
A. B. Sandifer
Avalanche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barry Scobee
Abe
Courthouse F
Leto
Norge
Lyda Crawford
Mary Lou Sims
Margaret
Walton Shoemake
W. Ro Green
C.D. Wood
J. E. Burgess
A. C. Spalding
Study Butte
L. C. Ritchey
Buttrill Ranch
Roy Sims
Louie Granger
San Antonio
Austin
Tom Yarbro
J. L. Henderson
San Angelo
J. F. Ritchey
Jean
Joe Page
Francis Rooney
Deb Herring
Ilso
Sanderson
Louisa Isobel Hargus
Bonham
J. A. Hargus
Methodist Church
Cee W. H. Miller
J. A. Harrigas
Terlingua District
A.C. Spaldto
N. Keller
Stephenville
Elizabeth Weaver
Harris Smith
Fresno Canyon Ranch
Se Burcham
Commissioners Court
Burcham
Sam Nail
F. B. Lewis
Avalanche Now
C. B. Casey
D. M. McEachern
H. E. Sewell
Boling
E. R. Cox
W. W. Turney
L. C. Pope
A. L. Stroud
W. J. Smith
Geo. F. Crosson
A. Coffey
Junction
Kittie Palmer
R. S. Yarbrough
Mabel Bloys
Birche E. Johnson
Bracketville
J. L. Fields
Alameda
Calif
Hargus
LC. Ritchey
Presbyterian Missionary Society
E. H. Todd
Guy Crawford
Butte
Society
Ritchey
Clinton
Bill Drake
McCamey
D. W. Collins of
Lordsburg
Methodist Missionary Society
The
R. W. Arn Mold
A. Chambers
Hancock
Henderson
Mesdames Rooney
Walker
Greer
Jones
Mra
Harold Matthews
McCanal
Chalce ‘Reeves Nly
Hep
Iar
Nantes
U. S
Eet Frazer
R. B. Slight
Elmer Taylor
Prsmpry
Rossoniana
Anton the Co. Dw. Dept of
Mize Avalanche
Arkansas
Dak
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Senado
M. L. Hopson
Holland Hotel
Alpine Libr. Oo
Haw. Dept
Ti Rapaiing
Ppc
Adustmenta
Conoco Gas and Oils
OFEN
van Biniok
Prop
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co., Inc
Brewster
Abstracts
First National Bank
Alpine, Texas
V. Borawromp, Comer
Home People
Orient Dairy
Dom Adams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!