Alpine Area Social News Highlights Various Visits
Mrs. O D Burleson and son visit relatives in Blanco while Gene Benson heads to Houston. El Paso guest M McCracken stays with B B Caldwell. Meriwether Burke and Lucian Faves receive hospital care in Alpine and Terlingua respectively. Several trips to Lubbock Seagraves Denver City and El Paso noted along with new baby born at Alpine hospital. Attendees at Davis Mountain Federation meeting include G W Baines M Meador L E Attwood E F Salisbury and others from Alpine and surrounding areas.
Liver trouble alert prompts quick chiropractic care
An ad urges readers to seek chiropractic treatment for liver trouble citing quick, lasting results. The text mentions symptoms like dizziness and bad digestion and promotes a chiropractor named Cabrole Vaugre Deewe of-
28 000 000th Ford Stops Here On International Tour
The 28 000 000th Ford, part of a goodwill tour across the United States Mexico and Canada, will stop locally today. Carriers Jim Rooney and Charles Soderquist bear greeting letters for officials in Mexico and Canada as the vehicle proceeds to Mexico City then San Francisco for the Golden Gate Exposition. Mayor L. B. Starns will welcome the car at City Hall before a visit to a local Ford dealership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Canada
Ford
Ford Motor Company
F. L. Votan
Brewster County Motors
Mexico City
San Francisco
Jim Rooney
Charles Soderquist
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Raleigh
Charlotte
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Birmingham
Jackson
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Houston
Austin
Laredo
Exposition City
New York
City Hall
L. B. Starns
Marfa
California
Hardin-Simmons band members and local visitors travel themes
The Hardin-Simmons Cowgirl band includes Eris, with Aubrey Farris visiting from Houston as guest of Dr. Malone Hill. Local residents from El Paso and Marathon visit for ranching interests, movies, and family events while several officials travel for meetings and graduations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eris
Aubrey Farris
Houston Auditor
Malone Hill
Big Bend Park
R. T. Lewis
el Paso
Pete Kennedy
C. M. Wilson
Lamb Crop Tops in Jeff Davis County Estimates
Fort Davis correspondent Barry Scobee reports ranchers led by Joe Espy and Jim Espy expect a 35 000 head spring lamb crop. Merrills and other ranchers mark lambs, noting 87 90 percent crop figures and benefits of sheep on rugged ranges. Mr and Mrs Merrill will attend the Presbyterian General Assembly in Rochester, driving via Fort Worth to fetch Miss Verna Gray.
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Joe Espy
Jim
Jeff Davis
Espys
Clay
Worth Evans
Richard Merrill
Frank Jones
Merrill
Mrs. Merrill
Rochester
N. Y
Mr. Merrill
el Paso
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
The
Verna Gray
Fort Worth
Fort Davis youth earns early pilot license in Texas
Charles Bird, Fort Davis’s first known pilot, is a Texas Tech junior in Lubbock. His mother says he has 35 flight hours and has done solo flying. The license allows basic flight but not airline work, marking a favorable step toward broader aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Charles Bird
C. H. Bird
Apple Orchard Fame
Texas Tech College
Lubbock
Fort Davis Ranch Leased to Weston Brothers
Fort Davis residents report that Mrs A J Tippit has leased her ranch to the Weston Brothers of Alpine who hold sizable land leases between Fort Davis and Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Allen
Fort Stockton
W. F. Scudday
Fort Davis
A. J. Tippit
Alpine
Weston Brothers
Westons
Bucks Trip Ends in 3–0 Victory at San Angelo
C West's Fort Davis Bucks traveled to San Angelo last Sunday morning to play a visiting team, returning home in the evening. The Bucks won the contest three to nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. West
Fort Davis Bucks
San Angelo
Bucks
Birthday Observed by Fort Davis and Alpine Friends
Friends from Fort Davis and Alpine gathered at the W T Henderson ranch home Tuesday to celebrate a birthday, sharing memories and refreshments in a casual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthay
Fort Davis
Alpine
W. T. Henderson Ranch
Political announcements for candidates in the Democratic Primary
Notice to candidates announces advance payment of fees for filings. July 27, 1940 list includes Calvin Huffman and Bill Boggess for district races, Fowler Roberts and Alan Fraser for district attorney, R. B. Slight for county judge, Clarence Hord Elmer Taylor, Sam Nelson Burwell Boudreaux A B Sandifer for county offices, H R Gard John Stovell for surveyor, Earl Clark for commissioner precinct 3, William Cotter for precinct 1, Chas Burnam for precinct 4. Re-election notes included where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Maverick County
Bill Boggess
Val Verde County
Fowler Roberts
Big Lake
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
R. B. Slight
Clarence Hord
Elmer Taylor
Sam E. Nelson
Burwell Boudreaux
A. B. Sandifer
H. R. Gard
John Stovell
Earl Clark
William
Bill) Cotter
Chas. G. Burnam
Presby Church Sunday Services and Mothers Day Observance
The Presbyterian Church announces Sunday school from 9:45 Morning worship at 11 with Mothers Day observed and evening service at 7:45 Pastor Fred S. Rogers leads. Bible instruction at 10 Worship at 11 50 The Lord's Supper Sermons at Marfa 2 and 8pm. Midweek Bible classes and Bible calls. Frank Trayler minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Louise Smith
Fred S. Rogers
Marfa
Church
Frank Trayler
Birthday gathering for Mr Henderson at Henderson ranch
Mrs Henderson organized a surprise noon birthday event with guests including Mr and Mrs John Lane and Mrs T D McKinney of Alpine and several Fort Davis residents. The celebration featured visiting, games, and a birthday cake. Guests J W Espy and Worth Evans return home after an extended stay at Espy’s California cattle ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Henderson
Fort Davis
Camilla Henderson
Henderson Ranch
Sunday church services and sermons schedule
Church school at 9 45 morning worship at 10 50 sermon Woman Behold thy Son Son Behold thy Mother league services at 7 in the department rooms evening worship at 8 sermon A Thought on Baptism infants to be dedicated if parents desire Ray B McGrew pastor
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League
Ray B. McGrew
Guard Against Pyorrhea at City Drug Store
A compact health note advises guarding against pyorrhea with dental care tips. The item mentions CITY DRUG STORE as the locale for the guidance and underscores oral health awareness in a brief public notice style.
Riding Academy Opened in Alpine by Scott Strauch
Alpine opens a riding academy run by Scott Cowboy Strauch. He will keep mounts at Dr Casey stables on College Hill. Horses available on request by calling the stables or leaving a note at the provided location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Scott
Cowboy) Strauch
Dr. Casey
College Hill
Sqott Strauch
Baptist Church Plans Mother’s Day Services and Revival Return
Specializing in the Spiritual offers 9 30 Sunday school and 10 50 morning worship with sermon by Pastor on Christ and Womanhood a Mothers Day message. Evening service features The Lord’s Allies 7 p m Training Union. Pastor M M Fulmer returns from Nederland Texas revival and will preach at both services Sunday Lord willing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nederland
Texas
M. M. Fulmer
Lesson-Sermon Theme for May 12 at Christ Scientist Churches
The Golden Text states that what is born of the flesh is flesh and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. A sermon citation promises personal vision of righteousness, waking to thy likeness, underscoring spiritual growth and divine likeness for churchgoers.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Christian Church Sunday School At Nine Forty Five
The Friendly Church invites attendance at Sunday school led by Fred Williams at 9 45 a m. Details continue on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
the Friendly Church
Fred Williams
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Gene Benson
M. McCracken
B. B. Caldwell
Mrs
B. B. West
Baby
Lucian Faves
Terlingua
Alpine Hospital
Fh. A. McMurry
Seawraves
Denver City
John Gillett
Gilbert McGregor
E. V. Casner
S. W. Casner
Chinati
Presidio County
W. B. Cochran
M. H. Moorman
Sam Nelson
Miami
Merle Smith
Midland
Mrs. Knox Reid
Oliver Billingsley
San Antonio
Gene Parr
Raymond Taylor
W. J. Beard
Edinburg
State Board of Embalming
Mrs. Beard
Chas
Livingston Lodge
Hot Springs
A. C. Ingerson
Helen Sanders
George
Cincinnati
Ohio
Davidson Ranch
John Stowell
Mary Pancoast
Chas, Livingston
Rio Grande
Johnny Clanton
Madeline Ann
T. C. Selvig
Harmony, Minn
Davis Mt. Federation
Marathon
G. W. Baines
W. M. Meador
Study Club
L. E. Attwood
E Progreso Club
E. F. Salisbury
Ixlande Juarez
Oaxaca
Henry Lease
Miss Nancy
Alpine High School
Joel Wright
Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
Wright
van Binion
Pecos
L F. Buttrill
Ramona Grieve
C. D. Wood
H. W. Morelock
Dallas
Board of
Regents
Herschel Miller
Granada Theatre
O. K
Grandfalls
Royalty
Federation Women’s Clubs
Federation
J. C. Cunningham
Stockton
New &Th District
D. M. Bennett
H. L. Kokernot, Jr
Princeton
N. J
Bennetts
Merle Friesen
W. C. Friesen
Westminster Choir College
Barry Scobee
Jim Espy
J. W. Merrill & Son
Mfiss Remenes
Granada
Sun-Mon
DR. Cyclops
Technicolor
Albert Decker
Strange
THURS
F. C. Bucks
J. L. Smith
City Drug Store
Hilton
Plainview
CN Hien President
PTE
Stocklot
Alvert Decker
Baptist Church
the Training Union
Christian Science
Adam and Fallen Man
Mieta
San Diego
Santa Fe
MC. Vincent Genese
Amarille
Golden Gate Exposition
Grand Canton
Yost
Miti
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