Fort Davis Notes and Community Whitsett Banner
Fort Davis community items cover club programs, bluebonnet decor, and a study by Mrs Espy Miller on The Married Woman in Work Outside the Home. The piece notes Masonry events in Marfa, a local foxhole of reports on a horse death and a draft call to Fort Bliss, plus a King photo exhibit and local church updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Espy Miller
L. A. Singleton
Lena Terrill
Taylor
Virginia Parry
Edith Hutcheson
Miss Hutcheson
Dorothy Hinds
Presidio
Robert C. Withers
Eighth District
A. Yearing Meer
Fort Davis
J. W. Expy
Hakersfield
California
Spy
Worth Evans
Fort Davi
Frank Jones
Gay Howard
Marfa
Espy
Don
Jett Davis County
Fort Bliss
Lionel Clark
Sammie Dominguez
Jose Tercero
Carlos Jaques
al Unters
George Williams
Keesey Miller
George Newton
Valentine
Rotary News Sees Nipine Guests And Wins Support
Seven young business men from Nipine were guests of the Rotary yesterday. Alan Fraser spoke on key factors for business success. Dr. Joel Wright and Charles Livingston demonstrated classification surveys using a lantern valet machine. Rotary totals show 39 members, 68 open classifications, and a proposed new member. Alpine club noted its 4th birthday with cake. visiting Rotarians included George Clare and Lee Puhbein. Thirty seven Rotarians attended. C. M. Corkran may be proposed for candidacy in March. Tian Matthews has drawn a 12 month selective service draft term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nipine
Alan Fraser
Joel Wright
Charles Livingston
Mne
Alpine Club
Ro ‘International
Ithany
Orile Litton
Don Taylor
Rowin ‘Ungrehard
Aubrey Howerds
Jule Playa
Bo Whiteside
Shelby Burke
Byron Wright
George 1S
Clare
San Angelo
Lee Puhbein
el Pave
Woy Akers
Alpine
Marta
An Antonio
Evest
Don Atten
C. M. Corkran
Reed
Tian Matthews
Pecos Airport Certified as WPA Project
Pecos mile square airport was certified by the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Certification allows WPA support for clearing, grubbing, drainage and fencing. J D Couch notes data lacked runways and facilities. a master plan not required. Pecos has filed a new WPA request to replace a previously submitted but lost application. WPA officials promise expedited approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PFCOS
Pecos
Civil Aeronautics Authority
J.D. Couch
CAA
Fort Worth
M. L. Swinehart
Chamber ‘of Commerce
WPA
el Paso
Gaiven
Synthetic Ameripol Tire Showcased At Gulf Service Center
A synthetic rubber tire named Ameripol, claimed to be the first offered for sale in the United States, is on display at the Gulf Servicenter this week. Manufactured by B F Goodrich Rubber Company, it reportedly offers better tasting qualities than natural rubber tires, though priced at first-line levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gulf Servicenter
Ameripol
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Company
Carlsbad Big Bend Road Project Revived by Chamber
The Alpine chamber of commerce aims to promote a meeting to discuss completing a highway linking Carlsbad Caverns with Big Bend National Park in southern Brewster County. Local letters invite participation to resume the project, which began last spring with a temporary organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Big Bend
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad Caverns
Big Bend National Park
Brewster County
Tsime
National Hereford Show Heads Livestock At State Fair
The National Hereford Show returns to Dallas for a third year at the State Fair of Texas. Premiums have risen to the largest amount ever offered for a single livestock class, and more than 1,000 prize Herefords are anticipated as 1941 exhibits expand from 800 animals in 1940. John Henry Dean, superintendent, notes the event will be in the same city for the third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Frank P. Hol Jer
John Henry Dean
John Payne Pioneer of Brewster County Passes
Marathon reports services held for John Payne a longtime Marathon resident and longtime employee of the Combs ranches. A respected citizen for over 50 years he came to the country as a young man leaving a widow and several children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
John Payne
Combs Ranches
Fruit Trees Bloom As Spring Weather Prevails
Alpine district reports two weeks of spring line weather with many fruit trees starting to blossom and some already in full bloom. A brief winter flare accompanied by fog arrived yesterday morning, but current indications suggest the chill will be short. Read the Classified Ads.
Deductions Allowed On Income Tax Returns
Collector Frank Scoffield lists items that may be deducted on income tax returns and those that cannot. Deductible items include real estate taxes on a personal residence, state gasoline tax, taxes on long distance calls, union dues, interest on borrowed money, and automobile license tax. Non deductible items include federal income taxes, Social Security, fines, and depreciation on a homestead. Taxpayers are urged to file early and not wait past March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Frank Scoffield
Lon
Brother of Alpine Man Succumbs In Fort Worth
A. G. Beard dies in Fort Worth after brief pneumonia attack. Funeral held in Austin last Saturday for Beard who served on the Texas Ranger force and as a deputy sheriff and city marshal at Marfa, known in the local area. Brother of Alpine man TA Beard attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TA. Beard
Austin
A. G. Beard
Fort Worth
Mr. Beard
Texas Ranger Force
Marfa
Alpine Homes Change Hands In Recent Trade
In a recent transaction Dr C. B. Casey bought the C. G Morrison property on East Avenue and Mr Morrison acquired Casey’s property on East Ave B 1st north of Morrison. The two families moved into their new homes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
C. B. Casey
C. G .Morrison
East Avenue
Morrison
Casey
East Ave
Cowboy Dragged by Mule Sustains Serious Injuries
Charles Lantz, worker for Weston Bros at Tipit ranch, was dragged several hundred yards by a mule after his lariat rope tangled. He suffered serious bruises and scratches as the animal pulled him about 400 yards through rocks and catclaw before stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lantz
Weston Bros
Tipit Ranch
Mr. Lantz
To Discuss- Continued From Page 1 Hearing Attended by County Officials
County Judge Slight and Commissioner Joe Moss traveled from Ojinaga near Presidio to Chihuahua City to attend the hearing. The report notes the continuation of discussions from Page 1 and outlines the officials’ involvement in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ojinaga
Presidio
Chihuahua City
Slight
Joe Moss
Henry Clay nickname and Alpine trade note
Classified item notes Henry Clay as "The Midboy of the Slashes" and mentions keeping Alpine money in Apinetrade in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Masons Observe Washington Birthday Addressed by Local Clergy
A large attendance filled Alpine Masonic lodge last Thursday for a George Washington birthday program. Dr. Joel Wright spoke on Washington the Mason, Rev M A Bubler of Marfa discussed Washington's spiritual life, Mrs Graves Bogel played violin with Mrs Carl Thain at piano, and patriotic songs accompanied the refreshment hour led by E L Bailey senior warden as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Alpine ‘Masonic Lodge
Joel Wright
Washington
M. A. Bubler
Marfa
Graves Boge
Carl Thain
E. L. Bailey
Rifle Contest Draws Local Youths During Boys and Girls Week
The Rotary club sponsored 22 caliber junior rifle contest during Boys and Girls Week in Alpine. About 130 boys and girls entered or planned to enter, with W. G. Fielder arranging a quick and safe shoot. A donkey race may be added, pending safety arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Alpine
W. G. Fielder
Border Justice of the Peace Quickly Sells Oysterman Case
Fort Davis game warden Tom Redford enters a Rio Grande town and cites a fish and oyster license. Justice Fernando Daly orders the merchant to pay ten dollars in costs, totaling twenty two dollars. Spectators remark on the old time scene as the case closes swiftly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scobee
Pecos
Roy Bean
Rio Grande
Tom Redford
Fort Davis
Redford
Justice For the Peace
Fernando Daly
Judge Daly
Warren Redford
Auction of Furs in St Louis Marks September Sale
A public auction in St Louis each September sells seal skins from American trade. The furs bring an average of about 22 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Directors Named for Bi County Meet in San derson
The Bi County Interscholastic league meeting in Sanderson March 21 named directors for events. R D Holt of Sanderson is director general. Jakey Wood of Marathon handles declamation. M P Slover of Alpine runs extemporaneous speaking. C F Pickard of Sanderson directs spelling. Geneva Smith of Marathon handles ready writing. Duane E Smith of Sanderson oversees boys athletics. Naomi Dawson of Marathon directs music memory. John Wilma Kolodzie of Alpine directs choral singing. Mae Featherstone of Sanderson directs one act play. Dorothy Scannell of Alpine handles picture memory. Una Lee of Sanderson directs story telling. Lillian Weimers of Sanderson directs girls athletics. Lulu White of Alpine handles number sense. Lucille Decie of Marathon handles typewriting and shorthand. Debate director to be appointed. Tennis contests set for Saturday March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Terrell
Sanderson
R. D. Holt
Jakey Wood
M. P. Slover
C. F. Pickard
Geneva Smith
Duane E. Smith
Naomi Dawson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard G. Irving
Waren
Fort da ‘Vis
Mr. Irving
Tom
Mile High Club
New Mexico
Rocky Mountain
Harold A. King
King
Boward Townsend
A. G. Prude
Martha
Tne
England
London
Rotary News
He Advertisers
Ft. Worth
T Alpine Homes
Masons
Justice of the Peace
RDER
Davis Mountains
West Texas
Will F. Evans
Toyahvale
Cecil Baugh
Julia
Lee Wright
Safeway
Jula Lee Wright
Wees
Happyvale
Box Brest
Edwards
Orson
Meney
Tbs
Isa Feway
Cross & Cross
sHisal
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