Gable Reveals Outdoor Love In Cosmopolitan Feature
Hollywood’s Clark Gable discusses roughing it away from film sets, naming horses and dogs as his favorite fun. He cites hunting, fishing, camping, and trips to New York and southern Utah, with his wife joining in. The piece blends his public persona with private outdoor passions.
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Cosmopolitan
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York
Ice
Nate
New York
Geere
Keeping America Safe for Democracy stance piece
Lorenzo G. Larabelle argues that the United States must focus on keeping America safe for democracy at home rather than projecting abroad. He warns against Nazism and communism, calls for Christian democracy, and urges lifelong civic instruction to foster loyalty, virtue, and patriotism among citizens.
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United States
Russia
Free America
Rotary district barbecue near Fort Davis marks second annual fair
Last Thursday evening about 228 men and women attended a district barbecue at Prude ranch in Limpia canyon. The Fort Davis Mile High club and McDonald observatory staff guests included 13% who brought Dr Z Rivey Dr G P Kuiper Dr Horace Babcock Richard G Irving and L E Wood among others. Henry Larusch who worked 50 years on a Buffalo farm inherited it from Edward Vandelee for the Avalanche printing needs.
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Fort Davis
Prude Ranch
Limpia Canyon
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Stockton
Pe ‘Ces
van Horn
Z. Rivey
G. P. Kuiper
Horace Babcock
Richard G. Irving
L. E Wood
Barry Seabee
P.M. Crawford
3. W. Merrill
Death of Nels Mortensen in Iron Mountain Michigan
During a casual conversation with his barber about a mutual friend, Nels Mortensen of Iron Mountain Michigan died of a heart attack. The report notes Alpine money matters in relation to Alpine trade.
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Nels Mortensen
Iron Mountain Mich
Rotary Luncheon Draws Diverse Visitors and Members
About 37 Rotarians attended with two visiting Rotarians Miguel Bernardini of Osinage Mexico and W L Pearson of Houston. Other guests included Miguel Je and Luis Alvarez of Ojinaga, Martin Narsour of Austin, and Jimmy Duncan of San Angelo. Dennis L Brown and Santiago Campbell joined as new members. Geo Pugh and others were up for board status. Robert Mood spoke on English usage and language history, noting grammar reflects actions, not prescriptions.
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Miguel Bernardini, Sr
Osinage
Mexico
W. L Pearson
Houston
Miguel Bernardini
Sentiago Campbell
Consulto Alpine
Geo. Pugh
Stritten
Don Littleton
Joel Weight
Rotary
Robert G. Mood
Sul Ross
University of Wichita
Kansas
Moed
England
Addison Ranch Near Fort Davis Sold to Northern Man
Fort Davis reports that the Addison ranch about 38 miles northeast of Fort Davis has been sold to a northern man who leased it to a Fort Stockton citizen. The deal follows high demand for Davis Mountains ranches with prices around the $12.80 per acre mark cited for another local property.
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Fort Davis
Northern Man
W. C. Addison
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JEF Ranch
Limpia Canyon
Fort Stockin
Davis Mountains
Hls
Lightning bolt and narrow escape at Garnett residence
A longtime Stockton landmark, the Stockton Pharmacy, was sold to R. E. Lea and Joe D. Hinson after more than 30 years of ownership by Alvin Rooney. The purchase includes fixtures, stock, and a five year lease. Hinson moves from Pecos to manage the Fort Stockton store. A freak lightning strike during a storm knocked Mrs. Raymond Garnett unconscious and burned the clothes line while nearby witnesses reported shock and a smoke-like glow.
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Rooney
Ft. Stockton
Stockton
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Alvin Rooney
John M. Rooney
R. E. Lea
Odessa
Joe D. Hinson
Pecos
Lea
Hinson
Fort Stockton
Hinkle Drug Store
Brewster County Replacements Reported for Army Training
Two Brewster county trainees Alfred R. Criswell and Francisco A. Lujan have been assigned to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. They join James Cotter and Irby Harmon at the Engineer Replacement Center Co B 30th Battalion. Buy government bonds and stamps.
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Fort Leonard Wood
Alfred R. Criswell
Francisco A. Lujan
Brewster County
James Cotter
Irby Harmon
Precipitation totals for 1940 and 1941 at Sul Ross College
Official records show 12.63 inches of precipitation for 1941 at Sul Ross College, compared with 7.86 inches through June of the previous year. The monthly breakdown lists figures for January to June, with totals through June 18. inclusive.
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Sul Ross Colege
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