Visitors flood Fort Davis as out-of-town plates rise
Barry Scobee notes growing influx of cars from Florida and other states in Fort Davis as tourists seek McDonald Observatory. Deputy Sproul recalls four tourist cars arriving while telescope mirror was hauled to Mount Locke. Cold weather persists and local orchardists fear late frosts.
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Fort Davis
Florida
McDonald Observatory
Bob Sproul
McDonald
Mount Locke
Observatory
Doctor Jones and Hicks Gray Tour Southwest for Health
Dr. Hudnel M. Jones and Hicks Gray traveled to New Mexico and Arizona late last week for health reasons. Jones was reported feeling much better after the trip and enjoyed viewing new sights and scenes.
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Hudnel M. Jones
Hicks Gray
New Mexico
Arizona
Halliburton to Sell Fort Davis Tourist Camp
J E Halliburton announced on Monday that he is selling his tourist camp located north of Fort Davis's business district. The sale is to be finalized in the coming weeks according to local sources.
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Halliburton
Davis Mountains
A. R. Eppenauer
J E Halliburton
Fort Davis
Volleyball Tourney Set for Fort Davis Gym
Sixteen teams from Alpine to McCamey will compete in a Fort Davis School gymnasium tournament Saturday. Fort Davis coach Alma Westerman leads the Indian Maidens. Three sunned cups will be awarded to the champions runners-up and consolation.
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Fort Davis
E. B. Cole
Alpine
Marfa
Imperial
Valentine
Grandfalls
Monahans
van Horn
Odessa
Pecps
Pyote
Iraan
Mentone
Marathon
Sanderson
McCamey
Alma Westerman
Study Club meets for Texas Independence Day program
Miniature Texas flags marked the Study Club meeting held in the Coan home hosted by Mrs. E. B. Cole and Mrs. B. E. Coan. President Mrs. C. T. Elvey traveled from “the hill” and members welcomed guests Mrs. Charles J. Stilwell Cleveland Ohio Mrs. S. Plaskett Victoria BC and Mr Kuiper astronomer on Mount Locke. The afternoon featured a seated tour of Florida Georgia Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi led by Mrs. Davis with reviews by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Marion Adams.
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Study Club
E. B. Cole
B. E. Coan
Coan
C. T Elvey
Victoria
British Columbia
G. E. Kuiper
Kuiper
Mount Locke
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Davis
Marion Adams
Dignitary Superintendent Delivers Pocket Toy Pup
Fort Davis schools superintendent Bart Coan delighted locals by revealing a tiny white and tan Chihuahua pup from his pocket. The six week old pup, seen as a valentine from the Fowlkes boys to Margaret Coan, will stay with her parents since dormitory restrictions prevent its keep.
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Bart Coan
Fort Davis
Bart
Mr. Coan
Fowlkes
John Prude
Preston
Three Maffa Boys Declared Juvenile Delinquents in Texas Court
County Judge William Granger ruled three Maffa youths as juvenile delinquents, with automatic transfer to adult custody or the state reformatory. Arnulfo Ostinveros aged 15 and John Calderon aged 14 confessed to attempting to rob the Fort Davis post office on February 13 and were arrested by Sheriff Jim C. Walker. The third youth was Jose.
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William Granger
State Reformatory
Granger
Reformatory
Arnulfo Ostinveros
John Calderon
Fort Davis
Jim C. Walker
Jose
C. E. Patterson
Alpine
Texas
Patterson
Marfa
Presby Church announces morning services and invitation
At The Churches Presbyterian Church details Sunday schedule 9 45 Sunday school with Mrs Joe Smith in charge 11 00 morning worship led by Rev Richard Irving of Ft Davis with Ray LaBeff presiding No evening services are planned You are cordially invited to worship with us J T Morrow Minister
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Joe Smith
Richard Irving
Ft. Davis
Ray LaBeff
J. T. Morrow
Methodist Church invitation service and schedule
Franklin R Poage directs worship at 10 50 morning and 7 30 evening with choir music. Church school at 9 45. College class led by J R Sloan. service invites worshipers not affiliated elsewhere. Truths and doctrines common to all Christendom preached.
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J. R. Sloan
Franklin R. Poage
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Sermons
The church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m, morning worship at 10 50 a m with What Price Revival, Training Union at 7 p m, and Evening service at 8 p m with How To Be Happy. Pastor M M Fulmer invites all.
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the Training Union
M. M. Fulmer
First Christian Church Sunday Services and Chautauqua
Sunday services include Bible school at 9:45 led by Johnnie Weyerts and morning worship at 10:50 on Christian Stewardship. Evening Chautauqua at 7:30 features Pop and Mom Kearns with music. visitors are welcome.
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Johnnie Weyerts
C. E
van Fossan
Pop
Mom Kearns
Skeleton Identified as El Paso Waitress in Pecos River Find
El Paso waitress Ruby McDermott was identified from dental work on a skeleton found 30 miles north of Ft. Stockton. Authorities suspects murder for about $100. Sheriff Bill questioned Monahans residents as the case unfolds with burial plans pending investigation.
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Pecos River
el Paso
Dan Bih
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Paso
FULLY FURN. HOUSE NEAR COLLEGE CAMPUS FOR SALE
GOOD USED sewing machine dis tillate heaters dressers beds oil stoves Smith Furniture Co. 1-27-tfc FULLY FURN. HOUSE 1 bik. from college campus Elec. stove and refrigerator Hot water heat Call 66 or 92 2-10-4c FOR SALE OR TRADE GOOD NEW furniture for old bad furniture Smith Furniture Co. 1-27 -tfe
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Jack Carrico
Bill Densford
Smith Furn. Co
Smith Furniture Co
Tfe
Interest Rate Cut Announced By Local Credit Association
Marfa, Feb. 27 The Marfa Production Credit association reduced member interest on all advances by one half of one percent beginning February 24 The rate drops to four and one half percent while items borrowed before February 24 keep a five percent rate The note discounts with the Houston Federal Intermediate Credit Bank and the associations report 1938 business of 919000 loans for agricultural use aimed to be repaid when farmers are able.
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Marfa
Marfa Production Credit Association
David S. Combs
Mr. Combs
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks
Production Credit Associations
Combs
Notice of Termination for Hord Motor Co. Employee
Public notice states John H. Highsmith is no longer connected with Hord Motor Company in any capacity. Hord Motor Company signs off the notice, dated March 3, with H. L. Hord.
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John H. Highsmith
Hord Motor Co
Hord Motor Company
Gordon Lane Takes Charge of Coffee Cup Cafe
Sale of the Coffee Cup on Fifth Street by Mildred Witwer to Gordon Lane was announced this week with Lane taking charge March 1. Witwer will stay in Alpine and her mother Mrs Dena Tyler plus other employees will remain with the cafe.
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Gordon Lane
Coffee Cup Cafe
Fifth Street Cafe
Mildred Witwer
Mr. Lane
Avalanche Advertising Columns Offer Wide Sale List
The Avalanche runs ads inviting readers to check the column for sale items and bargains. It highlights the potential for profit by placing listings and eye catching notices in the advertising section.
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Avalanche
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Alpine Disposal Service
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