Announcement of candidates and community gathering in Jeff Davis county
The Avalanche notes candidate dates for county offices in Jeff Davis county with a Democratic primary action to come. July 26, 1930 is referenced for County Treasurer Vinma Lee Boll. A social at the Joneses ranch on July 4 hosted by Mrs. C. E. Jones and Mr. Charley included basket luncheons, a chef apron, and the cooking of young chickens. A new four hole midget golf course was added for local children. The report mentions numerous attendees from nearby towns and farms, including Mr. and Mrs. DIM Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cottle, and Earnest Jones, with other locals and guests listed in a general roll.
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Jeff Davis County
Hes
Vinma Lee
Gollut County
C. E. Jones
Charley
Jones
Warren Bloys
Trey Mlb. Anderson
Lena Rivers Gray
A. P. Truett
the Proctor
Maine
The
Seabees
Local bridge gathering hosts prizes at Nesley home north of Paris
On a lane north of Paris last week BMF Nesley entertained with bridge. Mexican fishes and Texas wildflowers decorated the home for guests including Mrs. Miller who won high score and Mrs. F. 1s with low score. Cut prize went to Mrs. Burning of Van Alstyne. Attending were Mesdames Pride Welker Williams McCutcheon Miller Sproul Fowlkes Burning Fryar J. Miller Jones Jones Easley Prude and Miss Espy and Miss Rita Fowlkes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Nesley
Innehoon
Paris
Texas
P.M Miller
W. F
A. G. Burning
van Alstyne
John Pride
Fort Davis News Snippet Mixes Snakes Golf and Local Notices
A Fort Davis man sought a snake from a northern university for scientific work but no one recalls a successful find as rattlers are scarce. Local golfer Joyce UnAttwood, 12, scored 45 at the midget course, with other scores noted. New mail rules bring a July 1 change to Fort Davis, and visitors register at Carlton’s Shady Nook Inn as Mrs Weatherby returns home after six years teaching in Holman NM. Masons install officers. church and community updates close the item.
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Fort da
Northern University
Warren Bloys
War- Fen
Rgon
Fort Davis
Mes. Thompson
Hotel Limpla
Thompson
Way Department
Carlton
Shady Nook Inn
RH. Bingham
Corpus Christi
A.B. Kuykendall
Bryson
G. Hardie
Galveston
F. and
A. Johnson
W. 8. Wagley
Abilene
Miss Weatherby
Lela Weatherby
Holman
N. M
Presbyterian Mission School
New Mexic
Mail Routes Through Pecos to Presidio and Alpine
The article notes mail travel between Pecos, Presidio, Alpine via Marfa with a 12:25 departure and a final period between 4:30 and 5. It mentions the post office gathering before per time and that the San Antonio morning paper arrives the same day. Mrs Harold Thompson and her children have returned from a visit to San Marcos and Corpus Christi, while Miss Lena Terrill accompanied them to Taylor and Victoria and now stays at the Ellis home.
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Ween Pecos
Presidio
Alpine
Marfa
Davie
Mara
San Antonio
Harold Thompson
San Marcos
Corpus Christi
Lena ‘Terill
Mrs. Thompson
Taylor
Victoria
Alpine Boys Win Honors at CMTC El Paso
Two Alpine youths earned medals at the CMTC meet in El Paso. Fred Daugherty won bronze in tennis doubles and the mile run. Hohen Foster took medals in the 100 yard dash and relay events. Young Foster earned a medal for artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
CM. T. C
Fl Paso
Vhce
Byreau
Port Blige
Fred Daugherty
Hohen Foster
Young Foster
Chuck Wagon Runs at Alpine Roundup For Seventh Year
At Alpine roundup last week the A F Robinson home wagon marked its seventh consecutive year in service. Nine families enjoyed the range as chuck wagons competed among the entries.
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Alpine
A. F. Robinson
Celebration cooks for Robin s family and guests
During the two day celebration cooking included several named individuals among attendees. Robin s family along with James Cotter Will Cotter H W Ferguson J W Ferguson Leo Howell R A White Roy Spence and Joe Hord were mentioned as participants in the preparation and hosting activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robins Family
James Cotter
Will Cotter
H.W. Ferguson
J. W. Ferguson
Leo Howell
R.A. Whiteside
Roy Spence
Joe Hord
Woman Dies After Pneumonia Attack in Marston
Mrs. Sarah Jane Dorris died here yesterday after a several day pneumonia illness. The Dorris family lived in the community nine years. husband Mr. Dorris is a caretaker at the Junior High School. She was born April and is survived by several children. Funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon with Rev. D. E. Adams of Marston presiding. Interment will follow in Alpine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Dorris
Dorris
D. E. Adams
Marston
Alpine Cemetery
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Avalanche
Johnny Prude
Joyce UN- Attwood
Joyce
J. B. Underwood
Mies Tommle
Espy
Kenneth Stewart
RL. Irving
Hines
J. K. Stewart
Todo
Micks Gray
Harry Lechee
E. M. Cltton
Vernon Johson
J. W. Motte
J.P. Weatherby
Charles Ogden
Jenior
Jo Mathera
J. J. Eulwards
J. H. Clark
Expo Miller Ranch
Valentine
Beau McCutcheon
Buick
Chicas Civic Opera Company
Detroit
Buick Motor
G. F. Jones
Nell Hoag
Makaweli
Sland
Kauai
P. 1
Hlm. Jones
Miss Hoag
Islands
Ern
Willard
Jimmie Reed
Argon Buaar
Pennington Drug Co
Oliwery
Sandifer's Grocery
John Young Land Company
Alpine, Texas
First National Bank
First Investment CO
HL. Kokernot
W. Baines, JR
M. Dectb
Studebaker
Erate
Cee
Studebaker Six
Sean Landon
Rey Regal
Wheeileas
Tae
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