Local News Notes Feature Fort Davis Area Contributors
Fort Davis community readers are shown a roster of local writers and correspondents including Jean Glasscock Mayo Cleveland Alkire Mattie V. Chambers Kay Steele and editors and publishers serving as society editor and foreman with Marathon and Big Bend Park correspondence.
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Ces W, Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Mayo Cleveland
Aln
Alkire
Mattie V. Chambers
Kay Steele
Society
Fort Davis
Marathon
Big Bend Park
Lions Club Donates for Alpine Traffic Sign Program
The Lions Club of Alpine this week donated 40 to the City for erecting traffic signs at busy intersections. Most signs will be stop signs with yield the right of way markers already used in Texas. The city will furnish standards and labor. The Avalanche also donates 5 to Lions to speed erection, which may save lives and reduce auto damage.
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Lions Cito
Alpine
Texas
Avalanche
Lions Club
Widow's Life Not A Merry One Easter Note By Katy Collins
A reflective essay urges spouses to include widows in social life and discussions. It contrasts companionship and loneliness, noting widows seek belonging, not pity, within the apartment building and community. It cites marital romance, social roles, and the need for moral support from friends. Marcel Proust.
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Easter
Katy Collins
Alpine Rotary backs scouts and district committee
Alpine Jan 16 1921 report notes Alpine Rotary Club voting to sponsor the district Boy Scout committee, appointing Rev Buren Sparks and others. District Scout committee names H T Fletcher chairman M L Hopson commissioner Clay Holland finance chair A F Robinson court of honor chair Victor Smith activities chair Roy Whiteside promotion chair. Also notes A F Robinson reelected Brewster County Chamber of Commerce secretary manager since 1929.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Rotary
Rev. Buren Sparks
Ir. W. Ferguson
T. A. Beard John Gillett
H. W. Morelock
H. T. Fletcher
M. L. Hopson
Clay Holland
A. F. Robinson
Court of Honor
Victor 3. Smith
Roy Whiteside
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Hamilton
Misguided Missiles and a Night Police Head
A quirky column reports that Ernest Barnett, recently at the government quarantine station, moves to Marta to head the night police. Florida-bound news mentions Mr. and Mrs. about to visit Havana. A wry remark defines an optimistic optimist as a man who expects to be on his feet again when his shoes wear out.
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Ernest Barnett
Marta
Florida
Mrs
Havana
Midweek Services listed at area churches
Calendar lists Baptist Student Union Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Our Lady of Fatima First Christian Church Church of Christ St James Episcopal First Methodist Church Mexican Methodist Church Church of the Nazarene Christian Science Society First Presbyterian with service times and pastors noted for each venue including Rev Gene Brice and Rev Carl Lawson among others.
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OUR Lady OF Peace Catholic Church
Patrick Sullivan
West Avenue
Our Lady of Fatima
First Christian Church
Gene Brice
Humble researchers drive oil and gas efficiency progress
Dew Fiand describes Humble Houston Research Center researchers as top experts working to fund and boost oil and natural gas production. Their collaborative efforts yield new ideas and practices that expand reservoirs, enhance productivity, and extend life, benefiting future energy needs.
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Humble
Houston Research Center
Becaus
Humble R
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Jeff Davis
Presidio
Marcel Proust
Winter Cleaners
John C. Benson
Mary Marcus
Alpine Bucks
Sanderson Eagles
Magnolia
North St. St
College Ave
Davis Hinson
A. E. Brunson
JW. Frazer Jr
San Angelo
Brewster County
Marathon State Bank
State National
First National
Hord Motor Co
The
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Jim Nichols
Joel Parker
Presi
Chon
Howard Hamilton
Tan
Baptist Student Union
Avenue C
George Thomason
Church OF Christ
East Avenue
George
DeVoll
U"training Union
ST. James Episcopal
North 6Th
Robert ¥. Davis
Canterbury Club
Holy Com ‘Munion
Holy Communion
First Methodist Church
Third & D. Avenue
Carl Lawson
Wesley
South Ist
Francisco Gaytan
Church OF the Nazarene
West Ave
J. F. Bohannon
Bible School
Gmmistian Science Society
East Ave
First Presbyterian Church
Std
Clanton W. Newbill
Westminister Fellowship
P.m
Snapper
Ty Jy Hobson
Hasbans
Sarrazy
Leeomar
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