Traveling diary notes and cost of living contrasts
The writer laments the long trip across roughly 4200 miles in Jersey weather and high costs. They credit Mrs. C D Wood, Mrs. L E Attwood and others for keeping the shop busy in their absence. They compare prices in New Jersey and the Texas highlands, noting hairdressing and laundry costs and gasoline price variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highland
Texas
Washington, D.C
South
Virginia
Tennessee
Harlingen visitors visit Mrs C A Brows
Tee e of Harlingen are here visiting his mother Mrs C A Brows.
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Teee of
Harlingen
Mrs. C. A. Brows
Charters Celebrated for 20-30 Clubs in West Texas and New Mexico
Three new 20-30 clubs in Marfa Alpine Fort Stockton will receive charters in a joint ceremony led by state and national officials. Alpine hosts a banquet before the ceremony with Hunter Metcalfe as principal speaker. Charters will be accepted by Clifton Ward Fox Parker and James Sloan as club presidents. Local guests include Mrs. W J Schroeder and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Association of 20-30
Santa Fe
Carlsbad
Las Cruces
Hobbs
Silver City
Deming
N. M
el Paso
Pecos
San Antonio
Alpine Club
Hunter Metcalfe
Marfa
Howard Maxon
Natonal
Wiley van Hecke
Southwest
Wayne Wood
Lone Star
Clifton Ward
Ft. Stockton
Fox Parker
James Sloan
Herb Halladay
Paso
Leutenant
Fort Brockton
Mrs. E. F. Cook Dies After Long Illness in Alpine
Elisabeth Frances Cook aged 88 died Wednesday at her North Alpine home after six years of illness. Born October 15, 1864 in Fort Worth she lived mostly in Texas. Survived by four of six children Lena Cook J Z Mullenix Devine Cook and others. Funeral held at Span Church of Christ with ministers Traylor Issacks and Fulmer. Interment Elm Grove Cemetery via Livingston Funeral Home.
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Elisabeth Frances Cook
North Alpine
Jett Davis County
Locke Ranch
McDonald Observatory
Cook
Portales
New Mexico
Lena
J. Z. Mullenix
Langtry
Span
Church of Christ
Frank ‘Traylor
E. B. Issacks
Pastor
Christian Church
M. M. Fulmer
Baptist Church
Elm Grove
Livingston Funeral Home
Summer Revival Opens at Baptist Church in Alpine
A summer revival begins Sunday morning at the Alpine Baptist church with a sermon titled A Prayer For Revival. Pastor Fulmer leads, assisted by Eugene Ege and Jean Stephens of Brownwood, Howard Payne College students, directing music and youth meetings. Evening services move to Kokernot Lodge Outdoor Theater, with nightly sessions at 8 18 p.m. through the week. public is invited.
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The
Baptist Church
Fulmer
Alpine
Messrs
Eugene Ege
Jean Stephens
Brownwood
Howard Payne College
Bids Sought to Roof Central Ward School Building
An advertisement this week asks for bids to re roof the Central Ward school building. Bids will be opened July 18 and a contract is expected to be awarded then. Mr and Mrs E J Disbel of Corpus Christi are guests for this event.
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Central Ward
Mrs
E. J. Disbel of
Corpus Christi
Davidson Ranch
Representatives of Six Towns Attend Presbyterian Meet
The Presbyterian Pioneer conference for intermediates met this week at Mitre Peak Guest Ranch. Thirty-two from six towns in the Presbytery of El Paso registered. Arthur Blucher was elected president Beverly Scott secretary and Bob Scott vice president. Adults assisting include Rev. Fred Rogers registrar Rev. W. R. Mann Rev. Victor Janek Mrs Victor Janek Homer Akers and Rev. E. E. Hannock. The conference closed Thursday.
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Presbyterian Pioneer Conference
Mitre Peak
McCamey
Victor Janek
Homer Akers
Monahans
E. E. Hannock
el Paso
Minister to Sanderson Church of Christ
Minister Frank Trayler will preach at the Sanderson Church of Christ next Sunday at 11 am. Rev Trayler has long served the Sanderson church as local minister and is well known there.
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Sanderson
Frank Trayler
Sanderson Church of Christ
Trayler
Sanderson Church
Airschool to Start Next Week at Sul Rose
Ground school training for student pilots will begin tomorrow under Dr H W Merelock president of Sul Rose. Registrants must pass a rigid physical exam and the Civil Aeronautics Authority will supervise the program running to Sept 1. The school is authorized for 18 students with possible expansion and CAA support. W J Smith to head ground school.
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H. W. Merelock
Sul Rose
Trenefers
Business Office
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Morelock
Fort Worth
CAA
Washington
W. J. Smith
Visiting professors to join East Texas State Teachers College
A. C. Ferguson announces 37 visiting professors will augment the summer faculty at East Texas State Teachers College. C. A. Gilley of Sul Ross College will teach mathematics and join the regular teaching staff for the term.
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COMME
Commerce
C. A. Gilley
Sul Ross College
East Texas State Teachers College
A. C. Ferguson
Gilley
Mrs Richardson Dies Here After Illness at Daughter’s Home
Mrs. Mary Ella Richardson aged 59 died Saturday night at her daughter Mrs. R J Ratliff's home after more than two months illness. Born in Mississippi October 12 1860 she moved to Texas at age 12 and lived in Fisher county. She married Dr G H Richardson in 1877 in Robertson county. he died in 1925. Surviving are five of nine children and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in Livingston and Brownwood with ministers M M Fulmer and J N Bradford assisting.
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Mary Ella Richardson
R. J. Ratliff
Mississippi
Richardson
Texas
Vaiden
Mise
George W
Mary Davis Jernigan
Roberts County
Fisher County
The
Baptist Church
Brownwood
J. N. Bradford
Coggin Ave. Baptist Church
Tribute to Mrs. E. E. Townsend Pioneer of Big Bend
A friend eulogizes Mrs. E. E. Townsend who died May 26. She lived in Presidio with her husband, served as a pioneer Anglo woman among Border communities, rode thousands of miles, learned Mexican language and customs, aided the needy, and later joined the ranching life with her husband in West Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Townsend
Big Bend
West Texas
Presidio
Mr. Townsend
Margaret
Mel Townoend
Legion Urges Calm Amid Fifth Column Reports
The American Legion post No. 78 in Brewster County appeals for calm and cooperation with law enforcement after reports of fifth column activities. It urges residents not to form vigilant groups, to report suspicions to designated officers, and to let authorities investigate and handle matters lawfully.
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Legion
Brewster County
Big Bend
American Legion
FBI
Department of Pub- Wc Safety
Austin
Loca
Rouge
Ic Cn
Groupe
Ater
Dew Owen
al Wwe
Arioe
Ter Department of Public Safety
Graw Ce
Pink Phelps
John Gillett
FPBI
Successful Meeting At Church of Christ Continues
The gospel meeting at the Church of Christ began Sunday and runs with services at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. By the third day five converts had joined and two baptismal services were held. Evangelist Clem Wesley Hoover from Ozona conducts the meeting with Frank Trayler leading song services. The meeting continues through Wednesday June 12.
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Church of Christ
Clem Wesley Hoover
Ozona
Frank Trayler
Trayler
Evangelist Hoover
Outdoor Meetings To Start Sunday In Alpine
The Ministers association of Alpine and Sul Ross College sponsors outdoor services at Kokernot Lodge Outdoor theater starting Sunday evening. Rev. M. M. Fulmer of the Baptist church delivers a sermon on Alpine's Supreme Need, with choir directed by Mrs. Jack Davis. Three services are planned for June July and August each on the second Sunday evening. The July speaker is Rev. E. B. Istacks of the Christian church and the August meeting features Rev. Fred Rofers of the Presbyterian church. Rev. Ray McGrew of the Methodist church will preside.
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Ministers Association of
Alpine
Sul Ros College
Kokernot Lodge
M. M. Fulmer
Baptist Church
Jack Davis
Ghote
E. B. Istacks
Christian Church
Fred Rofers
Presbyterian Church
Ray McGrew
Methodist Church
Test To Be Made at City's Water Well Within A Few Days
City officials reported a thorough test of the new water well at the southeast edge of town has not occurred yet awaiting testing equipment. A preliminary test used a gasoline engine but could not pull the load. A 78 horsepower electric motor will power the test once a wire is connected. The well reaches 1188 feet with water within 100 feet of the loop.
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C.D. ‘Wood
L. E. ‘Attwood
Jersey
Koo
George
W. J. Schroeder
Lillian
Waldemar
Luling
Association
Kokernot Park
H. L. Kokernot Jr
A. H L. Richardson
el Progreso Club
Girl Scouts
Rainbow Girls
Boy Scouts
Phillips
Gret
E. F. Cook
Ummer
C. Ward
Presbyterian
Paul M. Walser
Walser
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Ministers Association and
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