Fort Davis News Political Announcements and Local Sports
Fort Davis reports political announcements for Jeff Davis County with incumbents re-elected including Assessor CE Jones Treasurer Virginia Lee Ellis and Sheriff and Tax Collector SPROUL. In sports Fort Davis edged Marfa 36 to 14 as Davis boys and Marfa girls volleyball played. Jim Espy and Rowin Barnett led scoring for Davis with several field goals while Thurmond paced Marfa with three. The clipping also notes local agriculture and community remarks tied to Sul Ross College prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davie
CE Jones
Virginia Lee Ellis
Fl, Sproul
J Te Harneet
Hoopers
Marfa
Pernoon
Fort Davis
Ad Marfa
Jim Espy
Rowin Barnett
Don Garston
Jack Dumas
Pete Brown
Thurmond
John Pryde
Davis
Davis Crew
Kamen
Berkeley Speaks At Meet On Port Davis Vista
At the annual report event Judge J. W. Merrill lauded Berkeley as man of the luncheon. Senator Herkeley described Port Davis as a key focus with a vision already becoming reality, noting visitors in the Davis region and a developing future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Merrill
Senator Herkeley
Port Davis
Davis
Entertain at Bridge Mire KC Williams Hosts Event
Bridge players gathered at a Pleat home for three tables of play last Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Lee Sproul, Mrs Beau McCutcheon, Mrs Harold Thompson, Mrs W Jones, Mrs Frank Jones, Mrs Barry Seabee, Lena Terrill, Nettie Carmack, Vivian Hird, Ava Edwards, Lady Bird Fowlkes and the hostess.
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KC. Williams
Lee
F. Sproul
Beau McCutcheon
Harold ‘Thompson
W. Jones
Frank Jones
Barry Seabee
Mex M
Miller of
Marfa
Beau McCuteh
Smith
Harold
W. C. Jones
Jill
Lillian Yarbro
Netile Caill
Valentines theme wins at Mrs Miller event
Mr James McElroy and Mrs Kee sey Miller lead as Mr Jones and Mr Seabee receive decoration honors. Ladies claim top high score awards with Valentine hearts used in favors and tally cards.
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James McElroy
Atr
Keesey Miller
Stolen Ford Touring Car Recovered Near Valde
A Ford touring car owned by V Farek of Valentine was reported stolen last week. Sheriff Lee Sproul learned it had been found abandoned in Valde three days later, with the wrong license number initially given by Uvalde authorities. The car was missing a wheel but otherwise intact while the thief or suspects remained at large.
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V. Farek
Valentine
Lee Sproul
Valde
Uvalde
Jimmy McCutcheon
Sproul
Mr. McCuteh
Keon
Mr. Varek
Memorial of Alpine figure spans many relatives
Floral offerings marked the funeral of a local Alpine figure. Pallbearers included Dr. J B Wright of Alpine H Boys JH Clark and Harry Seethe. The community extended sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives.
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Alpine
J.B. Wright
H. Boys
JH. Clark
Harry See
Mrs Stewart III Stricken in San Diego
Word arrived that Mrs. Jame Stewart a Fort Davis resident suffered a paralytic stroke in San Diego and has been with her daughter Mrs. Claude J Smith for about two weeks. Her son Kenneth Stewart left last Friday for his mother’s bedside and a Monday message reported her condition not improved.
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Stewart III
Jame Stewart
Fort Davis
San Diego
Claude J. Smith
Kenneth Stewrt
Stewart
Local Notes Show West Texas Visit and Health Good News
Mrs Irving and party pass Fort Davis en route from JEF ranch to Ruidosa Hot Springs for an indefinite stay. Wade Reid continues rheumatic issues but shows improvement. George Teague improves after a light stroke about ten days ago. Expy Miller and family visited W. S. Miller's home. Albert Miles returns from El Paso and is reported improved. Mexican dinner hosted by nicks uray with Richard Merrill Jade and Barry vee guests. Mrs G W Davis ill but improving. Light rain aids ranch water and roads. Clay Espy in El Paso late last week.
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Wade Reid
Fort Davis
Jef Ranch
Ruidosa Hot Springs
Wade
Fort Study Club Observes National Drama Week
In observance of National Drama Week the Fort Study Club hosted a Wednesday program at the Sproul home. Mrs Sproul chaired with readings reviews and biographies of Texas playwrights by Mrs Murray Mrs Gray Mrs Bloys Mrs Jones and Miss Wes Callie Holes. Har Seobee and Sproul hosted as fellow organizers.
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Fortis Study Club
FL. Sproul
Texas
Leo T. Murray
Hicks Gray
Ws Ren Bloys
W. C. Jones
Mise
Callie Hoi Wes FL. Sproul
Har Seobee
Sproul
Clark resigns from local school board
J. I. Clark presented his resignation to the county board of trustees on Monday. Harold G. Thompson was appointed to fill the vacancy on the school board.
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Clark
County Board of
Harold G.thompson
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sorrow and Illness
The Granger and Granger Treadwell families express gratitude for kindness shown during their baby’s illness and death. Acknowledgments mention sympathy and floral offerings that helped ease their bereavement. Also notes Comissioners meeting approval of Granger county attorney salary and local family travels and health updates from Ames and nearby towns.
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Win
Granger
Charles Treadwell
T. Z. Granger
First Lady in Jeff Davis Poultry Contest
The article notes Mrs. J. W. Merrill and Mrs. J. K. Johnson as leading entrants in a May event, detailing Plymouth Rock hens and laying results. About 40 hens were entered in January, with comments on rooster color and contest entry, plus local opinions on poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
J. W. Merrill
Plymouth Rocks
Penmanship Prize Aims to Reward Improvement
In Davis, Miss Holt notes the greatest improvement in penmanship. A second specimen from each pupil will be obtained and judged by Mr. Boys. The best writer will receive a professional penmanship award.
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T Davis
Panther Kills Burro and Springs Panther Count
Mac Sproul shot a large panther near his ranch and tracked it into town. He claims it is the biggest he has killed and notes the cat feasted on deer carcasses and a grown burro. He says he has killed three panthers this winter, nearing his hundredth.
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Mac Sproul
Little Child Passes Away In Fort Davis Area
The infant daughter of County Attorney William Granger and wife died of pneumonia in El Paso on February 18, 1928. Born June 20, 1927, she became ill Friday and was taken to Alpine then El Paso, where she died early Monday. Survived by parents and a younger brother Billy, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Tom Granger of Fort Davis and Mr and Mrs Tread...
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William Granger
el Paso
Fort Davis
R. la Irving
Presbyterian Church
Alpine
Uute
Billy
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