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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1930
Page
3
On July 26, 1980, Jefferson Davis County announces candidacies for local offices pending voter action at the Democratic primary. County Treasurer nominee Virginia Lee Ellis seeks re election.
The local Eastern Star chapter held a public installation at the Masonic lodge room with over fifty attendees. Rev J E Pulteber served as master of ceremonies and Dr Claire Peterson of Marta installing officer assisted by visitors from Marfa Alpine and other members. a full ceremony included songs, a garden themed room, and post ceremony refreshments.
Antonio Rodriguez brought a giant sweet potato to Fort Davis State Bank eight years ago from the Mc Cutcheon ranch. Weighing 6% pounds then, it was a whopper and remains notable though now shriveled, hard as a board and dry as.
Mrs Le Sproul hosted the Bridge Club gathering Tuesday with light refreshments and a lively card session. Members chatted about plans for upcoming events and shared bridge strategies while enjoying tea and snacks.
Ropers have entered the Impecos Rodeo set for July 4 and 5 under the American Legion Post. Participants include Bill Kingston Jim Durham Jack Jones and Tufts Alley from the Davis Mountains Ab Tinnin Curtis McElroy of Toyah Howard Westfall of Fort Stockton and Jim Cooksey. The entry policy bars professionals and a lengthy entry list is expected. R. C. Van Zandt, Pecos, Tex, is the contact for information.
A May 1 report from USDA statisticians Carl H. Robinson and F. E. Finley notes cattle losses are light despite adverse conditions. Cattle condition on May 1 stood at 77 percent, with sheep 75 and goats 17, against prior months and year-ago figures.
The Grand Canyon National Park registered 184,093 visitors in 1928, a rise of 16,887 (10.1 percent) from the prior year. Peak attendance occurred May to September, with June showing the highest influx. The Interior Department’s Park Service released the total.
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