Oldest Ford in Texas Highlighted at Fort Davis
Fort Davis residents celebrate Arthur Mlays and the town's oldest Ford, a Model T still with original upholstery and parts from 1909, numbered 118. The scene includes Mrs. Prude and local chatter about the vehicle’s fame as Fort Davis eyes historic adobe fort decay. Two more teachers, Dorothy Weatherby and John Prude, join the Mexican schools alongside existing staff.
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Txeas
Hey
W. M. Hleys
Arthur
Fort Davis
Toca
Dorothy Weatherby
John Prude
Open Season at Fort Davis stage show dazzles Motel Limpia
Guests at Motel Limpia enjoyed a vaudeville style program last Thursday night featuring a Dallas written playlet Open Season at Fort Davis. Cast included Logan as the Vacationist, Mrs. B te Farr as Mrs. Vacationist, Miss Stallings as Minx Joy Vacationist, and Willie Gayle Chapman as the femple. Fort Davis talent showcased with a band credited as First Cavalry and performers Avtrey Miller and Miss Skelly among others. The program closed with Gypsy Love Song The Waters of Mi and readings by Sproul and Hustate kalirected.
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Motel Limpia
Minw M. Salles
Dallas
Fort Davis
San Antonio
B. Te Farr
San Angelo
Stallings
Willie Gayle Chapman
Pete Crawford
Cowboy Filde
Premies Mediroy
D. Fis
Howou Morely
Austin
Math Houston
YD Mathie
Ettic
M Avtrey Miller
Carlsbad Caverns Draw Visitors Despite Rough Road
Reports from Carlsbad describe the caverns as wonderful beyond words with hundreds of daily visitors and up to 250 on Sundays. The cost is 2 per person for the trip, guides are available, and the Pecos to Carlsbad road is rough though Carlsbad to the caves covers about 25 miles. A local ranch and several families, including Newby and Feher relatives, spent a few days nearby.
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Pecos
Hird
Kentucky
Local Press Faces Strange Claim in City Hall Dispute
An unclear report notes rival claims by Hoxle and Sewart to be mayor amid a disrupted scene at the Hotel Limph Je Craw. Details are sparse as witnesses report tense exchanges and questions about lawful leadership in the town.
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Hoxle
Sewart
Election Changes in County Chief Officers Revealed
Vague OCR text lists changes in county chief officers. Names and positions appear garbled but imply Virgil was chosen for stead, replacing William, with votes showing Marmot 234 for judge and 236 for another position. Official final count not yet made. figures given preliminarily.
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Phe Rimaey Coeceeone
Virgil Surer
Wiliam
Marmot
Sprom
County commissioners named Newton Kokernot Merrill Kingston
Election night results show Newton Kokernot Merrill and Kingston continuing as county commissioners. Governor votes listed Davidson seventy two Ferguson eighty one Moody one hundred sixty seven Williams two and Zimmerman one. Moody appears to hold a majority overall with Walthall receiving one hundred thirty three and Gibbs one hundred sixty five.
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Newton
Kokernot
Merrill
Kingston
Davidson
Ferguson
Moody
Williams
Zimmerman
Walthall
Gibbs
Sses
New Alyre Umbert
Wii Crow
Printing Plant Sold in Fort Davis Sale
A Presidio man named Cook has bought the printing plant of the Fort Davis Poet. The deal includes Warhinstom Hand Press and a small paper cat of three imposing stones, plus a job press and assorted type. The Post had been run intermittently for years by JW Merritt and BM Me. Mr. Cook plans to operate the paper in the area as new cottages and a lighting plant are being added.
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Cook
Presidio
Fort Davis
JW. Merritt
Iver
Dinner Bridge Party Brightens Summer Social Scene
A dinner bridge party hosted by Mesdames Lee Sprout Kenneth Stewart Frank Jones and WC Williams at Mrs Sprout s home last Friday night featured attractively decorated rooms and a high score prize for women won by Miss Katherine Hepy. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C L Shigwan Maria Mr and Mrs Terry Pauline Terry and Otis Kim Alpine Mrs George Walker Mrs Philip Colwell James Tov Miller Walter Neste Frank Jones Gi Sprout and others in a lively summer social setting.
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Mesdames
Lee Sprout
Kenneth Stewart
Frank Jones
WC Williams
Sprout
Katherine Hepy
Andy Hane
Weshion
C. L. Shigwan
Maria
Terry Pauline ‘Terry
Otis Kim Alpine
George Walker
Philip Colwell
James Tov Miller
Walter Neste
Gi Sprout
Ss. W. Leverett Motion
Olland
Weeny Advew
J. Clay
Southern Half of Brewster County Promotes Development
A provincial essay urges boosting Brewster County southern area highlighting its river valleys and potential for crops cattle and mining. It notes roads to the river require improvement, that quicksilver prospects exist, and that better highways would unlock farms ranches and mineral districts for faster growth and value.
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Brewster County
Locmich
Presidio
Rio Grande
Brewster
America
California
County Mons of Dollars
Quicksilver
Amde Te
Names Listed in Local Obituary or Notice
W Leverett Kennett Stewart George Walker Philip Coldwell A K Holland Sr R C Williams Lee Sproul and Barry Scobee are named in a local notice. The fragment lists eight individuals, suggesting a memorial, appointment, or community record published in a regional newspaper.
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W. Leverett
Kennett Stewart
George Walker
Philip Coldwell
A. K. Holland
R. C. Williams
Lee Sproul
Barry Scobee
Miss Gillett Piano Recital At Alpine College
Miss Gillett gave a piano recital at the Alpine College to music lovers Tuesday afternoon. She played exceptionally well and drew applause after each piece. She wore a georgette frock with floral sprays while guests were received at a tea in the dining room afterward hosted by Mrs Morelock and Miss Boardman with several young ladies assisting.
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Miss Gilet
Francis Gillett
Alpine
Miss Gillet
Ayneeworth
Peak
Elliott
Mrs McIntyre Hosts Marathon Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Vernon McIntyre entertained a group of her Marathon friends with a bridge luncheon at her country home on Thursday July 23. Guests arrived to a lovely luncheon and spent the afternoon playing bridge. Mrs Roy Stillwell won the high score prize. Attending were Mrs Leary of Vampico Mexico Mrs Oliver Billiazeley of San Antonio Mrs Lou Buttrill Rey Stillwell Lowe Ritchey Todd and Miss Jessie Todd.
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McIntyre
Vernon McIntyre
Roy Stillwell
Moore and Hart Bride at Home Ceremony
Moore of Presidio wed Mary B Hart in a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the bride's mother's home. Rev R F Dax officiated at First Methodist Church as intimate friends attended. After refreshments the couple left for Presidio where Moore serves as a government railroad officer.
Allen Brothers Win in M T C Water Events
In the Citizens Military Training Camp swimming meet at Fort San Houston centry Kermit Allen of Alpine was high point man with ten points while his brother Quarfuh was second with nine. Both Allen brothers placed in the 50 yard dash and Quanah won the 50 yard backstroke and tied for first in diving. The Allen boys also won honors at the Camp last year.
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Citizens Military Training Camp
Fort San Houston Centry
Kermit Allen
Alpine
Quarfuh
Allen
Quanah
Iso
Partnership Changes Midway Cafe Partners Split
Midway cafe proprietor Van Sickle and partner Harry form a new arrangement after dissolving their previous tie. A Frigidaire plant update arrives in Alpine and Houston as they plan to expand storage and refrigeration capacity. County attorney says ads and goods will be stored in a secure, fresh state at both offices.
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Midway
Nevill
Progrétve
van Sickle
Hie
Harry
Alpine
Houston
Newsom
State
Fes
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