Local residents travel and visit over weekend
A. E. Owens and Frank David son left Wednesday on a business trip to Austin. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Stambaugh spent the week end in Lubbock, guests of friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooley and children visited his father in San Angelo last week end. Miss Dalma Lankford, teacher at Presidio, spent the week end here with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Owens
Frank Davidson
Austin
A. R. Stambaugh
Lubbock
J. C. Cooley
San Angelo
Dalma Lankford
Presidio
Austin man visits parents for weekend
Paul Forchheimer of Austin spent the week end here with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Forchheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Forchheimer
Austin
Mrs
Louis Forchheimer
Brown Couple Called to Altus for Illness
Mr and Mrs Virgil Brown were summoned to Altus Oklahoma in the latter part of last week due to the serious illness of Mr Browns sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Brown
Altus
Okla
Mr. Brown
Corpus Christi Matron Visits Sul Ross Daughters
Mrs. B. G. Laxson of Corpus Christi arrived Sunday to visit her daughters Miss Jo a Sul Ross student and Mrs. Ray LaBeff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Laxson
Corpus Christi
Miss Jo
Sul Ross
Ray LaBeff
Mrs. Homer Graham Visits El Paso After Relatives’ Fall
Mrs. Homer Graham travels to El Paso to visit her mother Mrs John Snyder who recently broke her arm in a fall about two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Graham
el Paso
John Snyder
Mrs Kate Nevill Returns From Three Week Visit
Mrs. Kate Nevill came back Saturday after a three weeks visit with her daughters. She visited Mrs. Gene Mauger in Houston and Mrs. J. J. Oliver in Edinburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Nevill
Gene Mauger
Houston
J. J. Oliver
Edinburg
Van Binions Weekend Visit in Abilene
Mr and Mrs Van Binion and their children spent the weekend in Abilene visiting their daughters Eris and Doris students at Hardin Simmons University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Binion
Abilene
Binions
Eris and
Doris
Hardin-Simmons U
Death of Mrs Brannon reported in Sabinal
Mrs W H Terry Jr received word that her mother Mrs Brannon died Sunday in Sabinal. Mr and Mrs Terry attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Terry Jr
Brannon
Sabinal
Family visit from Pecos residents noted here
Mrs. Berta Blackburn and her two daughters Mrs. Melvin Smith and Mrs. May Thompson with their children from Pecos visited here last week, accompanying Mrs. Blackburn's sister Mrs. G S Bodry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berta Blackburn
Melvin Smith
May Thompson
Pecos
Blackburn
G.S. Bodry
Marfa Resident Improves After Alpine Hospital Operation
Mrs H M Fennell a well known Marfa resident now living in Midland is reported to be making satisfactory progress following an operation performed at Alpine hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Fennell
Midland
Alpine Hospital
E. C. Spann
Coahuila Ranchman
Starnes Returns From Lancaster After Ill Father Update
Jerry Starnes came back from Lancaster Tennessee where his father’s illness prompted his weeklong absence and was said to be considerably improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Starnes
Lancaster
Tenn
Alpine area notes on health travel and social visits
E C Spann confined to Alpine hospital undergoing operation reports improvement. S D Harmon returns from El Paso eye treatment and plans cataract removal. Mrs Boyd Scott and daughter Marcia Lea of Uvalde visit for Easter and Tipps Cotter wedding. Mrs Irene Peters and D R Elliott return from Alice with J H Elliott to Spofford. Frank Trayler and Francis Phelps drive to Vernon, joined by Trayler's parents for extended Alpine visit. Rev M M Fulmer to Imperial Pecos county for week meeting. Rev D A Joiner of Fort Davis pastors Imperial church. Percy Wallace family to Midland for 8th district Federated Women’s clubs meeting. El Progreso Alpine hosts as guests of Stanley family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Scott
Marcia Lea of
Uvalde
James Cotter
Tipps-Cotter
M. M. Fulmer
The
Baptist Church
Imperial
Pecos County
D. A. Joiner
Fort Davis
Imperial Church
Percy Wallace
Midland
Wallace
Federated Women's Clubs
el Progreso Club
Alpine
Stanley
Study Club Hosts Art Program on French 16th Century Artists
The Study Club met at Mrs. F. L. Sproul’s home for an art program directed by Mrs. C. R. Fryar. She spoke on French artists of the 16th century, followed by Mrs. B. E. Coan who discussed Grant Wood. Refreshments in spring colors were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Sproul
C. R. Fryar
B. E. Coan
Grant Wood
Clark Family Easter Visit to Austin
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Clark and their son Bill traveled to Austin for an Easter family visit to Ruth, who teaches there. Their daughter Dorothy, now Mrs. George Newton, and Mr. Newton of Houston joined the trip to Austin for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
Bill
Austin
Ruth
Dorothy
George Newton
Newton
Houston
College students spend Easter home from campus
The Easter break drew many students back to town including Grover Jones from Texas Tech and Cephas Wilson from the same college. Margaret Coan came from the University of Texas while other locals hailed from El Paso School of Mines, University of Arizona, New Mexico A M and Sul Ross, listing Elizabeth Sproul and J C Duncan among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Grover Jones
Frantom Eaton
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Cephas Wilson
Charles Bird
Margaret Coan
University of Texas
Clarence Babcock
School of Mines
el Paso
Genevieve Eppenauer
University of Arizona
Elizabeth Ann Miller
New Mexico A. & M
Elizabeth and
Alice Sproul
J. C. Duncan
Sul Ross
Announcement Fees Set For Democratic Primary 1940
Notice to candidates states all announcement fees must be paid in advance with set amounts for precinct county and district races. The Avalanche names Fowler Roberts Big Lake for District Attorney and lists candidates for County Judge Sheriff Assessor and Collector of Taxes County Treasurer and Commissioner Precinct 3 Earl Clark with re election notes where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
63Rd Judicial Dist
Parade of Boy Scouts Opens 1940 Fort Davis Visit
The parade season begins with a large Scout contingent arriving in Fort Davis from Jal New Mexico. Robert C. Withers hosted them in his office and shared a brief historical talk about old Fort Davis and present day facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Jal. N. M
Robert C. Withers
Old Fort Davis
Fort Davis native Harold G. Thompson joins federal agriculture service
Harold G. Thompson, longtime Fort Davis resident and veteran of the pink boll weevil eradication program, is now permanently stationed with the Federal Agricultural Service. Reports indicate his reassignment ensures continuity of work in the agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold G. Thompson
Fort Davis
Federal Agricultural Service
Pres
Weston Bros Lease Arnold Ranch North of Marathon
Weston Bros of Alpine lease a 41 section tract known as the old headquarters ranch northeast of Marathon from Mrs. Mabel D. Arnold. The 10 year lease runs to Sept. 1 with possession then. They plan to stock the land with cattle and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston Bros
Alpine
Arnold
Marathon
Mabel D. Arnold
Headquarters
Westons
Danger of Poison Found Placed for Dogs in Alpine
Dogs have died from scattered strychnine in Alpine over several days. Physicians and officers warn the act is illegal and dangerous, especially when poison enters food accessible to children. Humane eradication methods exist for residents facing stray dog issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Rotary talk on means of achieving international peace
Dr H W Morelock spoke at Rotary on means of achieving peace focusing on a new world culture international homes and personal contact. He proposed building international homes on college campuses from Brownsville to California to foster Anglo American and Latin American student relations and address race understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Morelock
Rotary
Rotarians Welcome New Members At Sul Ross College
In Sul Ross college news Joel Wright moved to hand Dr. Morelock's manuscript to the club secretary for future action. Three new members were presented: Omer E. Sperry Frank McCollum and Dr. G M Sims. Visiting Rotarians included Mr Gillighan Poulson Mrs Poulson Ray Norman and Juniors named Byron Wright Jo Billeiter Robert Yarbrough James Crawford Douglas Bennett and M. J. Keefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Joel Wright
Morelock
D. N. Scott
Omer E. Sperry
Frank McCollum
G. M. Sims
Sperry
Gillighan
Uvalde
Poulson
Bay City
Ray Norman
Marfa
Byron, Wright
Jo Billeiter
Robert Yarbrough
James Crawford
Douglas Bennett
M. J. Keefer
El Paso Scrip Offers 25 Percent Hotel Discount
The Avalanche advertises saving on hotel bills in El Paso by buying scrip at a 25 percent discount. It also lists livestock feeds and costs including 65c per bale alfalfa and 3.25 dollars for chick starter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Avalanche
Brownsville Agent Receives Promotion Amid Praise
A Brownsville man earns an appointment rated as agent with duties both in and out of the office. He will undertake trips into Mexico as part of his new role. Friends express strong approval and congratulations on this preferment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Mexico
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M. C. Adams
Prop
Big Bend Feed Co
Santa Fe
A. BM. Southall
S. D. Harmon
Irene Peters
D. R. Elliott
Oscar Peters
Alice
Spofford
J. H. Elliott
Frank Trayler
Francis Phelps
Vernon
Mr. Trayler
A. J. Traylor
Barry Scobee
Kolliege Kids Home Home
Farmer's
Martha Raye
Granada
Green Hornet
Errol
He Flynn Hopkins
Rae
Martenlinces
Arnold Ranch
Rotary News
Our Hardware Department
Alpine Lumber Co
NASA
Daviss
EL Paso Nat'l. Gas CO
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