Avalanche party names announced for Jeff Davis offices
The Avalanche lists Democratic candidates for Jeff Davis County offices, including CE Jones for Assessor, Virginia Lee Ellis for Treasurer, and FL Sproul for Sheriff and Tax Collector, subject to party action. A tangential item notes ancient beans found in Santana, age estimates around 800 to 1,000 years, unearthed in a stone jar, sparking questions about agricultural implications in West Texas.
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Jeff Davis County
CE Jones
Virginia Lee Ellis
JA. Pruitt
Santana
Prude
Prudes
Texas
Hotel inspection in Port Davis yields praise
Slips one over on hotel staff ends with inspectors noting Port Davis hotel kitchen clean and First class. Walter and the manager exchange quips as the inspector confirms the premises in fine condition amid river town bustle. The scene involves the Millers and George Thompson in Fort Davis.
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Nlip
Port Davis
George
George Thompwite
Fort Davie
Photographs from a Mountain Trip Recall Local History
A last week mountain excursion by Mr. Miller with Jim Espy and Mr. Nunn highlights scenic stops near Rock Pile Thurutay and Fort Davis. Miller shares intimate country knowledge including a wire fence built thirty-two years ago and notes about Black Jack Ketchum’s activity at the Id HO site a half century ago.
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Strek
Thurutay
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davis
Mr. Miller
Jim Espy
Nunn
Mr. Mull
Kent
Miller
Id HO
Black
Jack Ketchum
Outlaw
Graduates Dined At Ables Cafe In Pleasant Affair
Mr and Mrs Ables proprietors of Ables Cafe hosted a Thursday night dinner for high school graduates. The nine member class enjoyed an elaborately prepared menu and cordial hospitality. Earlier hosts included Jack McCutcheon and his parents with an outdoor supper on the McCutcheon farm. Mr and Mrs W C Grubb and their daughters Clara and Litha entertained the students in honor of the graduates.
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Ables
Ables Cafe
Jack McCutcheon
W. C. Grubb
Clara
Worth Evans
Frank Jones
Bridge
Jones
Worth Ey Springs
John Prude
Henry Coffield
Marta
E.R. Holeland, Jr
R. C. Wilams
Barry
FL. Sproul
Pauline
Marjory Wil
Sse Ruthapy
Lillian Yarbro
Keesey Mitler
Witt Fryar
Clay Espy
Mise
Exp
Westens
Oliver
Evans
Montague to quit amid resignation rumors and local notes
District Attorney Joe Montague prepares to resign to the governor while Fort Davis residents hear of local moves. Also reported are a chemistry credit for Fort Davis High School, travel to El Paso and Las Cruces, and farewell notices as families plan summer moves.
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Montague
Joe Montague
Marta
Vas
R. Harnett
Fort Davis High School
Leo T. Murray
Chevrolet to Build Mammoth Assembly Plant in Kansas City
Detroit May 30. Chevrolet Motor Company announces start of construction for a major Kansas City assembly plant to serve western states. The facility will cover 410000 sq ft, employ about 1500 workers, and produce 360 cars daily, aiming to exceed 1.25 million annually. Fisher Body Corp will occupy roughly half to build bodies for all Chevrolet closed cars.
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Detroit
Chevrolet Motor Company
Chevrolet
Kansas City
Atlanta
Wren
Kansas
North
Wyoming
Colorado
Chevrolet Fisher
Fisher Body Corporation
Isl
Edward Shaw
Chevrolet Assembly
Flint
Sixx
Bloomington
N. J
Tarrytown
Norwood
Oakland
Buffalo
Janesville
SC Louis
Bey City
Saginaw
Toledo
Summer travel on a seems many surf cars are passing
Fort Davis hosts early travelers as the season begins with tourists passing through town. E. Hasbrook expands a large tourist camp by adding a new water tank, a stone shower bath house, and several substantial cottages to accommodate visitors.
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Fort Davis
E. Hasbrook
TiGgs Becomes Cowhand at Merrill Roundup
Tyrrel DeVolin, known as Jiggs, rode a big bay horse at the Merrill roundup. He appeared with new gear including bri le, saddle and blanket, wore chaps boots spurs and a baby ten-gallon hat. The horse was tall for him and he needed lifting on and off.
Fragmented family exchange at Hollywood visit
A grandmother describes yearly summer visits from her son Josh and his wife, noting they arrived with “three party girls” during each trip. The incomplete dialogue reflects a casual reminiscence about family and travel to the movies in Hollywood.
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Josh
Hollywood
Grandma Tuttle
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Fort Davis News
Sproul
Alanche
Mane
Walter
Inspector
Defame
Rao
Esa Robo
Kenneth Stewart
Jones, Jr
el Paso
Joe Muthern
Las Cruces
N. M
San Antonio
W. S. Miller
C.H. Bird
Warren Bloys
Mabel Bloys
Beau McCutcheon
Lena Terrill
Tommie Louise Espy
Audrey Miller
Gillian
Ellen Yarbro
Ellen
Houchette
Lillian
Sul Ross
Ing
Hicks Gray
Hussman
D. McMurry
Wink
J. H. Clark
A. P. Trewitt
Dallas
Murray
Valentine
Professor Murray
Davis Folk
Murrays
Alpine
Robinson & CO
Fifth Street Alpine, Texas
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