Pine Logs Rafted on Pecos River for Building Material
A San Angelo Standard report traces 1880s Pecos River pine log rafting from New Mexico to supply adobe houses for ranches near Coleman and Ft. Stockton. It notes Juan Torres the Mexican rancher, a submerged dome irrigation project, and remnants of a Mexican laborer settlement along the Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos River
Amey
Pecos
New Mexico
Lucile Ingham
Onona
Miss Ingham
State of
Texas
Juan Torres
Ft. Stockton
Coleman
Goodnight
Loving
Horsehead Crossing
Torres Farm
Rankin
Gvernment
Butterfield
Alice Young
Andy Young
Arthur
Mr. Whitaut
525Ston Street
San Angelo
Mr. Young
B. B. Ingham
Youngs
Rains Bring Relief and Odd Local Notes
A collage of rural reflections covers weather bright spots and puzzles. The piece notes rains easing drought with cows, a farmer blaming bovines for drownings, a quip about a French cure for dandruff, and local figures claiming big business and church loans. A chamber of commerce luncheon jokes on golf form and distance from the ball.
Humorous Lines and Jests From Local Pages
A collage of witty quips and jokes about dinner speeches garbled phrases and social customs. The column recalls a Scot tale of a broken heart and a punch line about marriage advice with light satire and regional humor.
Rotary Delegation Heads to District M7 Conference
A Rotary delegation will attend the District M7 conference in Roswell on Monday and Tuesday. Expected attendees include J. B. Storms club president W. Baines president elect John Perkins Leo Jones Benjamin F. Berkeley R. A. McMurry Buren Sparks C Brell A F Robinson and Sidney Smith El Paso was endorsed as the 1981 meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
J. B. Storms
W. Baines
John Perkins
Leo Jones
Benjamin F. Berkeley
R. A. McMurry
Buren Sparks
C. Brell
A. F. Robinson
Sidney Smit
el Paso
Special Dress Sale Saturday and Monday Only
Mrs. Walter Garnett advertises a special dress sale offering values to 19.75 at 11.75 and notes opposite Avalanche of fiee. The notice urges buyers to trust their common sense and expect no miracles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Garnett
Avalanche Offiee
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W. H. Terry
Cnain
Sandy McPherson
Sandy
Ana
Leo Howell
Alepine
Morelock
Chamber of Commerce
John Perkin
John
Walter
Harry Watson
Rastus
Bob McMurry
Hatreut
Punch
Atlanta
Rotary
Des Cay
Manny le Mossman
Usb
Alpine
Kodak
C. C. Kennedy
Ation
Alpine Motor Company
Ford
Bill der
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Hew
Home
Alpine Steam
Highland R Realty ¢ Y CO
Mojave Theatre Bldg
Howell's
Kotland Avenue
Home People
Polger
Golden Gate
del Monte
A. W. Stanley
W. R. Stanley
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