Jumbo wheels and elephantine spectacle in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Frontier Centennial staged a massive production as the first complete amphitheatre built for a single show. Albert Johnson designed and supervised the project with extensive electrical setups. A quarter million dollars reportedly funded the event and related paraphernalia, signifying a major cultural venture in the era.
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Hilly Roses
Muscat
Fort Worth Frontier
To New York
Watton
Albert Johnson
Modern Phaethons Warned By Speed Tales In Modern Light
A paraphrased myth warns against reckless driving, likening Phaethon’s loss of control to today’s speed temptations. It notes early cars ran at five to ten miles per hour with wood bodies, cites rising crash deaths when speeding, and suggests drivers slow about 20 percent to cut accidents.
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Venice
Ha Tahoe
Phaethon
Thorsen
Lupiter
Phaeton
Hin
Locust chorus and regional notes from Fort Davis
Seventeen year locusts buzz at Mount Locke observatory as visitors hear a hiss like boiling radiator. Miss Dorothy Weatherby, Miss Lavy Neill plan a California trip. Boy Scout inquiry for a five hundred camp site. Warren Bloys seeks a suitable location. Study club bridge at Indian Lodge hotel raises funds. Caliche hauling for Davis Alpine road begins. Grand jury pursues Dominguez murder case. County races heat up with E Jones and J Bill Granger for county judge, Mrs Sproul for sheriff, Myrtle Fw Ellis for treasurer.
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McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Fort Davis
Shze
Warren Bloys
Chamber of Commerce
E. Jones
J. Bill Granger
Fowlkes
FL. Sproul
Jim C." Walker
Sprou
Pecans and local life blend in Texas economy and towns
The article extols pecans as a growing Texas industry led by Tex La Pecan Orchards founder R Bruce Brough, noting increased plantings and potential to boost state wealth. It weaves in local politics, school staffing, and a restaurant sale, mentioning candidates for county offices, new teachers, and Black Sells Café changing hands to Jack and Mrs. Hayes as Alpine and Marfa residents adjust to change.
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R Bruce Brough
San Antonio
Tex-La Pe Ean Orchards
Brough
Texas Agricul
Texas
Black
Claude Black
Jack Hagee
Marfa
Bird Building
Hotel Limpia
Mhat
Hayes
Alpine
U.S Department of Agriculture
R. Bruce Brough
Have of Tree
Mr. Brough
Join the Honor Roll Pay Subscriptions To Avalanche Now
Urgent notice to subscribers to remit subscription payments promptly. The paper warns that nonpayment within a reasonable time will result in discontinuation and removal of names from the mailing list. Renewals credited to B Ray Spence Alpine and others across Texas and New Mexico.
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Avalanche Now
Clock Thief Locked Up After Loud Alarms Draw Attention
Donald McCormick of Seattle collected five alarm clocks and attracted a detective’s attention with their incessant ticking. Police traced the theft to him and he is jailed. a court order ensures he won’t oversleep.
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Donald McCormick
Seattle
Locust Pool Keeps Open Despite Tough Summer
In Alpine the Locust Pool remains open after ten years of cold summers and poor business. Despite cloudy skies and low rainfall, the pool offers a chance to get strong and healthy, with water treated to be safe for swimmers.
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Union
Alpine
Political Announcements For County District State Offices
The Avalanche lists candidates for Democratic primaries or state offices with names including HLL Winfield for District Attorney and Alan R Fraser Alpine among others. It notes offices like Sheriff Assessor and Tax Collector and County Clerk, with multiple precinct and justice posts plus re election indications.
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State Senate
Winfield
Pocus County
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
B. F. Howell
Rankin
Harry V. Fisher
F. Skevington
H. C. Newman
Harold L. Wynne
W. E. Young
Tom Easterwood
Elmer J. Taylor
W. Frazer
R. B. Slight
C. E Patterson
A. M. Torney
W. van Sickle
George M. Benson
A. B. Sandifer
R. C. (Raymond) Garnett
Matt Smith
John D. Young
Bill
Cotter
Proper Chemical Treatment Per Health Board Recommendation
The article discusses implementing proper chemical treatment as recommended by the State Board of Health and ensuring sufficient new and filtered water is added daily to maintain safety and standards.
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State Board of Health
Church Services and Social Events At Local Churches
The First Christian Church and Cannon Church announce morning worship and Sunday school at 9 45 and 10 00 respectively with sermons by pastors. An evening social song event led by Mrs War nock is planned. Also a chicken dinner fundraiser for the parsonage tomorrow.
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First Christian Church Bible School
Homer Ferguson
Ruel Warnock
Churches of Christ
Scientist
Yana
Jerusalem
Zechariah
Mary Baker Eddy
Ladies of the Christian Church
Sul Ross Grad Takes College Post as Auditor and Coach
Sul Ross graduate Seldon Robinson, class of 1995 and former Febens school teacher, joins the college business office as auditor and bookkeeper succeeding Fred Williams. He will also assist Coach Graves in physical education and aid the business administration department in the fall. Dr James McMunn of Hampstead England requested burial away from others upon death.
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Seldon Robinson
Sul Ross
Febens
Fred Williams
Flora L. Daugherty
Seldon
Graves
James McMunn
Hampstead
Eng
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Billy Rose
Phaethons
Spre Trans
A.D
Barry Scobee
Dorothy Weatherby
Lavy Neill
el Paso
Miss Neill
California
Miss Weatherby
Study Club
Indian Lodge
State Park
Dominguez
Audry” Miller
Fort. Davis
Laitha Chaffin
Schoo
Chisos Mining Co
Terlingua
Templeton
Corpus Christi
P. Craig
Franklin R. Poage
Hcken
van Binion
Matt Smith's Market
A.M. Turney
Brewster County
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