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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1928
Page
6
The Avalanche seeks authorization to publish a list of local representatives and to accept subscriptions. The notice names candidates for office in Jeff Davis County in the primary election on July 28, 1926. For Assessor Jones re election Alek Elias reelection for Tax Collector Fob Sproul reelection for County JCreel election.
At Fort Waves last Saturday the Valentine team led with multiple wins in track events including field events. Individual results list Valentine ahead in sprint and distance races, with Davis and Valentine each collecting numerous points across junior and senior divisions. The meet showcased strong performances by Edwin Barnett and Don Carlton, among others, shaping early season standings and upcoming tennis outcomes.
Mrs W. 8. Miller and Mrs. C. Hird attended a meeting in Marta last week of the Davis Mountain Pedration of In's Clubs committee preparing to issue a booklet of pictures to be given out at the national convention of club women in San Antonio in May. Women from other towns in the federation planned another meeting to select views and arrange write-ups. A feature will be its typographical beauty.
Miss Callie Holt tried a new gun to fire at a pest near the chicken yard. The creature turned and fled after the first blast, then the second shot finished the job. Holt, new to shooting, says even old hunters miss at times.
The Fort Davis Post mechanical plant has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick publishers of the Marfa New Era. They moved away with plans to publish multiple papers in Sanderson and Presidio while retaining other local ventures. The inter-school field day at the schoolhouse drew townspeople and visitors from Valentine to support volleyball programs and sweaters for the team.
A Fort Davis page recalls a Prude ranch gathering with Fort Davis residents and Alpine visitors. The report mentions social rounds, health notices, travel to El Paso and Simmons University, and upcoming weddings and visits, with various local families, friends, and officials named.
A brief note states a companion accompanied her through, they drove on, and he expects to return to Dallas soon. The line hints at travel plans and upcoming movement without further detail.
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