Fort Davis notes and obits with Bartlett family ties
Fort Davis correspondent reports on local bits including Mrs. George T. Bartlett's death in San Antonio and General Bartlett’s WWI service. The Bartletts spent summers at The Bivouse cottage here for a decade. Also noted are C. C. Helm’s passing near Oklahoma and family illness in Purcell with funeral at Purcell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Bartlett
Bartlett
San Antonio
General Bartlett
Bivouse
Maor
England
Greece
Who Will Be The Judge For Semiannual District Court Term
County officials discuss the Monday start of the district court term with no word on the permanent judge. C J Sutton’s promotion to the court of appeals leaves uncertainty while the governor may appoint a replacement. Fort Davis and surrounding area note Navy enlistee Dill Clendenon and two other local youths in service talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janary
C. J. Sutton
Court of Appeals
Sut
Petit Ventre
St. H. Bloys
Brewster County to Host 1941 Presidents Birthday Celebration
Dr. Ben F Berkeley of Alpine named chairman by W L Clayton of the Texas State committee for Brewster county's 1941 birthday event. George Waverly Briggs announces the plan to retain fifty percent of net proceeds locally after expenses with shared funds to the local organization and state committee. Detroit city officials report a downtown building violation of construction code in City Hall. Chief White Eagle of Trenton NL has a dentist place a two carat diamond in a tooth to guard against theft of the gem once owned by Will Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. F. Berkeley
Alpine
Brewster County
W. L. Clayton
Houston
Texas State Committee
George Waverly Briggs
Dallas
Briggs
Will Rogers
White Eagle
Trenton
Navy and Marine Training Ties for San Diego Men
San Diego reports James McBride starting his first navy training while Jimmie Wright has months of service in the marines. Jimmie, who attended local high school last year, lived with his aunt Mrs Hicks Gray and family. a recent letter notes he enjoys the marine experience and has earned the Aharpahooter at target practice. The Mile High Club resumes meetings with guest speaker Lt. Col. Daniel A. Connor of Fort 1D. A. Russell at Marfa, discussing national defense aspects. Mrs. C. T. Elvey of Mount Loo was called to Wisconsin by her mother-in-law’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
San Diego
James McBride
Navy
Jimmie Wright
Marines
Jimmie
Hicks Gray
Mile High Club
Daniel A. Connor
Fort 1D
A. Russell
Marfa
L. B. Wood
A.V. Chapin
C.T. Elvey
Mount Loo
Wisconsin
Oyster fishing traced to early Delaware Indians
Wilmington Del Oyster fishing along the Delaware Bay has been traced to early American Indians. These tribes began fishing in October and continued through the winter months because they knew oysters tasted best during cold seas during months with an R in them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Bay
Examinations for Civil Service Jobs Announced
The United States Civil Service commission announces open competitive examinations for sanitary technician positions at $1800 yearly and assistant sanitary technician at $1600 yearly in the Medical corps War department Eighth Corps area at various station hospitals. It also lists senior automotive instructor at $2600 and automotive instructor at $1800 for the Motor Transport school in the Tenth U S Civil Service district covering Louisiana and Texas. Application blanks may be obtained from the civil service secretary at the Alpine post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Medical Corps
War Department
Eigth Corps
Commission
Quartermaster Corps
U. S. Civil Service District
Louisiana
Texas
Civil Service
Alpine Post Office
Advertising advice from The Avalanche prompts action
A fragmented sales pitch urges readers to hire an adman to boost store traffic and profits. The message touts truthful steady advertising as the remedy and urges calling a number to merchandise services.
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Barry Scobee
Marta Dig Bend Sentinel
Bob Scobs
Hustlin
Wicks Gray
Mineral Wells
C. C. Helm
Helm
Oklahoma
Paul's Valley
Gray
Anthony Gray
Purcell
Tex
H. G. Johnson
Chey. ‘Enne Blvd
Colorado Springs
Colorado
LC. Smith
Bob Willoughby
Clifford House
J. W. Rixon
Mitre Peak
Lec
Arthur Bucher
P. T. Ross
Alpine Disposal Service
Granada Theatre
Wyoming
Wallace Beery
Annie
Lane Sisters Rains Robinson
Reuters
Edward G. Robinson
Brewster
Detroit
City
Delaware
Akers’ Funeral Home
Lady Atter
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