Vacations and visits span West, Texas, and beyond
Local notices list residents and visitors in the region. Fritz Kahl and family left for the West Coast, Miss Patricia Newton toured El Paso for business, and Jim Holt with Charles Brient visited Fort Davis from El Paso. The Rev. and Mrs. Day attended Fort Davis services, while Harvey Jr. earned an honor pupil distinction. Other notes mention trips to DeQueen, Terrell, La Grange, San Antonio, Carlsbad, and Kermit, with church attendance and summer stays noted.
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Jim Holt
Charles Brient
el Paso
Fort Davis
Gaither Day
Calvary Methodist Church
Weatherford
First Baptist Church
Honor For Service Carlos G Marin of Fort Davis Called to Austin
Carlos G Marin of Fort Davis was summoned to Austin last week in recognition of his long service. An official note indicated the honor stems from his public duties and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos G. Marin
Fort Davis
Austin
Citation by Publication in Jeff Davis County Texas
Public notice to J W Keisler Rachel Keisler Manuel Hernandez Natibidad Co Hernandez L L Calanche H C Holden Manuel Calanche Mer ced S Calanche Veatriz G Canada Maria D Flores and unknown heirs to answer by 10 am June 21 1954 in the Jeff Davis District Court Fort Davis after filing on May 3 1954 in suit No 880 brought by W A Brown versus multiple defendants for trespass to title involving 1.09 acres out of Survey 230 Block 4 H & TC By Co in Valentine Texas with details of parcel fronting 90 36 feet on US Highway 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Keisler
Rachel Keisler
Manuel Hernandez
Natibidad Co
A. D
District Court
Jeff Davis County
Court House
Fort Davis
Texas
W. A. Brown
Will A. Foley Sr
Will A. Foley Jr
John T. Foley
Ara Lou Ridley
R. C. Ridley
Francisco Tarin
F. Tarrin
C. A. Taylor
Ethel Taylor
O. C. Dowe
Dora Dowe
David Chacon
W. O. Meeks
H & TC By. Co
W. E. Belletux
Ara B
Valentine
Beatrice Woolley
Jeff Davis
Alpine Avalanche Publisher and contact details
The Alpine Avalanche lists Forbes Publishing Company of Alpine Texas with Lynn Forbes editor Mrs Nell Forbes society editor and Mattie V Chambers Marathon correspondent. It notes second class matter status and subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio counties and elsewhere with a correction policy on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Avalanche
N. 5Th St
Alpine, Texas
Forbes Publishing Company
Lynn Forbes
Nell Forbes
A. N. Alkireee
Fort Davis
Mattie V. Chambers
Marathon
Alpine
Texas
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Arrow In The Dust At The Granada Theater
Arrow In The Dust stars Sterling Hayden Coleen Gray Keith Larsen Tom Tully and Jimmy Wakeley. It plays today and tomorrow at the Granada Theatre in Technicolor under Allied Artists. Hayden portrays a cavalryman given command of a wagon train beset by Indian attacks en route to Fort Laramie Wyoming Territory. Directed by Lesley Selander with screenplay by Don Martin and music by Marlin Skiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Hayden
Coleen Gray
Keith Larsen
Tom Tully
Jimmy Wakely
Granada
Hayden
United States Cavalry
Chance
Fort Laramie
Wyoming Territory
Allied Artists
Hayes Goetz
Lesley Selander
Don Martin
Marlin Skiles
Marvin Mirisch
Certificate of Service Honors 25 Years for Texas Official
The Texas State Highway Commission presents Mr. Marin with a 25 year Certificate of Service signed by E. H. Thornton Jr. and a gold service pin. Several Fort Davis area residents and Austin visitors called on relatives and attended graduations during the week, including the Carltons and Tarvin family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Highway Commission
Marin
E. H. Thornton Jr
Alpine Lions Conclude Midland Convention Highlights
Members praised a successful Midland convention with Lionism education and a large turnout. The Alpine Lions thanked employers who released workers and noted coverage by Alpine Avalanche. Marvin Kay led the election victory by a narrow margin. the club earned the largest group attendance prize. Names and affiliations of attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Alpine Lions Club
Alpine
Alpine Avalanche
Avalanche
Mar Vin Kay
Lion
Bill Williams
Sul Ross College
Roy Whiteside
Storey- Whiteside Lumber Co
Kenneth Stucke
Brewster County Motors
Aaron Jacob
Local Leaders Eye Postings Amid City Growth
West Texas Utilities and Highland firms face decisions as Alpine and Sul Ross area officials weigh future projects. Key figures include Ed King Wally Davis Hugh White and Duane Smith while the Liquor Control Board reviews licenses. It's a time of expansion and public debate.
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Larry Farris
West Texas Utilities
Ed King
Highland Butane
Wally Davis
Hugh White
Highland Motel
Duane Smith
Alpine Drug
Tom Moore
Sul Ross
Bob Halpern
Forchheimers
Sam Thomas
Newell Oil Co
J. L. Keller
Liquor Control Board
Bids Wanted by State Board of Control in Austin
Sealed bids will be received in the office of the State Board of Control at the Capitol Building in Austin Texas until 10 00 a m on June 14 for specified bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Alpine
Victor J. Smith
East Ave
Dick Rogers
the State Board of Control
Capitol Building
Austin
Texas
Jeep sale notice by Game and Fish Commission Alpine TX
The 1954 notice告 invites sealed bids for a 1948 Willys Jeep owned by the Game and Fish Commission. Inspect via Mr A R Williams Alpine Texas. Bid offers under GFC 5843 dated June 14 1954. Also mentions the Congressional Medal of Honor as the top U S military award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game and Fish Commission
A. R. Williams
Alpine
Texas
State Board of Control
Oh mourning dove and its mournful song
A reflective poem asks the mourning dove about hidden sorrow or disappointed love. The speaker recalls childhood dreams by willows and streams as evening shadows fall. The dove's sad notes echo loneliness amid a world that seems glad, prompting a wish to ease its grief.
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Broilers
Box
Edward Oliver, Lp
G. I
4Th ST
Zenith
Jersey
J. A. Roach
Tex
Paved Street
N. 7Th Street
Alonzo Hord
P. O
Sug Carter
W. Ave. A
Tfc
Holland
W. J. Smith
E. Ave
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Lula Murphy
E. Ave. C
Tfe
Herbert Ogle
George Thorn
Marfa Bay Co
Joe Frayser
S. 5Th St. Alpine
Alcoholics Anonymous
Big Bend A. A. Group
Western Mattress
San Angelo
Webster’s Workshop
Watertown
Mass
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Attenton
Bryan Kelley
Alpine Texas
C. M
Fritz) Kahl
West Coast
Patricia Newton
Max Short
Bill King
Andrews
Baptist Church
Ete
B. C. Neill
Johnny
DeQueen
Ark
Mackie Sproul
Bob Sproul
Hulen
Hugh) Harvey Jr
Hazel Ray
H. D. Coleman
Terrell
Co. C
Pete) Cowell
C. R
Bill) Fryar
San Diego
Cal
Pat Mulloy
la Grange
J. H. Killough
Mrs
Wade Reid
San Antonio
Jack Rudy
Lee
Williams
Mrs. Bealk
A. Murdock
Carlsbad, N. M
Bill Goss
B. E. Coan
Helen Gibbs
Clara Gibson
Elisabeth Prude
Kermit and
Odessa
Durham
Crawford Insurance
Agency
General Insurance
Frank
Ray
Hord
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
E. Holland Ave
Texas Monument
Bruce C. Sutton
Holland Hotel
Ralph W. Peters
General Building Contractor
Marvin C. Kay
Dist. Mgr
Fidelity Union Life Ins. Co. Real Estate
W. G. Fielder
Granada Theatre
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Helen D. Gibb
Brewster County
T. A. Beard
Standard Oil Products
Abstracts OF Title and Title Insurance
Trans-Pecos
Ed Mowers
Mackey
Harris Cabinet Shop
W. Murphy Ave
State OF Texas
Bay
J. G. McIntosh
William van Auken
McIntosh Fort Davis
E. H. Carlton
C. E. Carltons
J. E. Carltons
JH. L. Tarvin
Donna
California
W. C. Kouitz
Van
Wink
W. A. Baird
Dallas
Kalten
el Paso, Texas
H. F. Dallman
la Mae
Paul R. Weyerts, D. V. M
West Ave
U. S
Edward Oliver
Winter Cleaners
Wolr
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