Fort Davis News Briefs Highlight Local Life and Events
A Fort Davis report covers a mountain camping trip with Scoutmaster Tyrone Kelly and sixteen scouts, county questionnaire returns, a June 8 marriage announcement for Gloria Yantis and Cecil John Wood, a Mary Martha Coffield recital, a surprise birthday party at Frazer Canyon, Eastern Star installations, and bridge at the Weatherby home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Cube
Tyrone Kelly
Mr Kelly
Alma
Myrri McBride
Robert Withers
JC. Duncan
James McBride
Billy Chark
Sonny Stewart
Leo
Richard
Robert Fairchild
Clyde
Garreth Joiner
J.C
Jesse O' Rear
Ray McClellan
Jack Meeks
Jimmy Ragsdale McCutcheon
Gloria
Hugh C. Yantis
Austin
Cecil John Wood
Yantis
University of Texas
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Fort Davis
Jim Apy
Frazer Canyon
Jim
Eapys
Eastern Star
Pearl
Mattie Irving
Marshall
Vivian Fryar
Warder
Nell Davis
Adah
Dorothy ‘Weatherby
Ruth
al Coan
Rather
Mattie Withers
Martha
Lena Jones
Highland Herefords Visit X Ranch in Davis Mountains
Highland Hereford Breeders Association members toured Reynolds Cattle Co at the X ranch near the Davis Mountains. Will Reynolds and family hosted 21 visitors including president W. B. Mitchell and secretary A. J. Hoffman, showcasing the ranchs long history, Hereford conversion, rockpile headquarters, and ongoing water and soil conservation projects. The visit included trips to Rockpile, Cowden’s ranch, and plans to visit all member ranches under the association program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Score
Fort Davis
Reynolds’ X
Davis Mountains
Highland Hereford Breeders’ Association
Big Bend Country
Reyelds Cattles Company
Will Reynolds
Ramrod
W. B
Birdie) Mitchell
Association
A. J. (Doe) Hoffman
X Ranch
Texas
Rockpile Ranch
Joe Reynolds
Reynolds Cattle Company
Kendy Fort
Worthid
John Reynolds
Kent
Reynolds
W. H. (Bil)l Cowden
Davin Mountains
Reynields
Dobe House Canyon
Mitchell
Davis Mountains Bird and Animal Survey Report
Dr T Van Tyne and W F Blair of the University of Michigan cataloged 140 bird species and many mammals in the Davis Mountains during a six week stay, noting nesting activity and migratory birds. The piece also mentions WPA Fort Davis projects, new teachers, and a humorous triplet hoax during a local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WF Davis Penn
Davis Mountains
T. van ‘Tyne
W. F. Blair
University of Michigan
van Tyne
Chisos
Towhees
California
Hawes
CCC
Windmill and tower upgrade near Williams home site
Classified notices list bids to June 12 with right to reject for wind turbine components and a storage tank tower at the former Williams residence near Jr. H. Also items for sale include Sepco water heaters, electric ranges, brick veneer real estate ad, registered Herefords, dairy products, a pickup for trade, and various services from Alpine area businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Jr. H
W. J. Smith
Sepco
Marts Furniture Co
Marfa
Tex
Storey-Whiteside Lbr. Co
Bank Crew Stranded Tuesday by Floods
Heavy rains disrupted First National Bank plans as two thirds of staff were trapped by high waters Tuesday. G W Baines vice president and G B Crawford cashier remained to manage the bank while others were detained. a note about a Sul Ross faculty member pursuing a master of arts degree is also mentioned interspersed with local ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Matpinpame Sistoy
Heavy Satulrae
G. W. Baines
G. B. Crawford
C. A. Gilley
Sul Ross
Sea
University of Texas
Gilley
Election Proclamation and Appropriation Bill Details
The text outlines provisions for the Governors proclamation of an election and appropriation to cover submission costs. It references Section 61 and constitutional language, indicating the legislature’s action on an election and related financial authorization.
Proclamation Directive Tied to Election Funds Cited
The notice directs opposition to write or have printed on ballots the proclamation for a selection. It references the constitution and Meech, and mentions an available sum of five thousand and dollars or thirty percent thereof as may be necessary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jef Davis County
Brewster County
Presto
JC. Wales
Syre Leprane
Mary Martha Coffield
Henry Coffield
Marta
Blanche Russell
Georgia Lee Jones
Frank Jones
Graves Bogel
Ethel Jones
George Jones
Paul Maddox
Farmy Post
Russell
Mrs. Mawes
Milton Hawes
J. P. Weatherby
Jack Dumas
C. Z. Kivey
Davis Mtns
Barry Scobee
WPA
CB. Eaton
Norahing
Rale
Drouth
Sam Lasedecke
County Julge
Sam
Uma
Mr. Luede
Blair
McCune
Chaffin
Dorothy Clark
Trinity
Waxahachie
EB. Cole
Water Valley
San Angelo
EF. Campbell
Sul Rous
Mr. Cole
Rand
John Bert
Mac
Nid
Ling Belles
W. A. Daugherty
Grandview Courts
Alpine
Burgens Dairy
Safeway
Camp Brewster Grocery
West College Ave
H. L. Hord
LaMarre Make
Avalanche
Langree
Marathon
J. B. Gentry
Krummenacker
P.T Ross
Alpine Disposal Serview
la Gunter
San Antonio
Edward Clark
Alpine Drag Store
Matt Smiths
Mobilous
Mobilgas
Magnolia
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