Chamber of Commerce Votes to Join Western Life Association
The Weatherford chamber voted unanimously to join the Western Life Insurance Association of Fort Davis. An invitation to the midyear meeting in Fort Davis was extended to officials of the national and state associations. Plans include showcasing pictures of the Davis Mountains and West of the Pecos to insurance men in Dallas May 12 and 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Western Life Insurance Association of
Fort da F
Nalion
Fort Davis
Texas Associations
TR. C. Withers
Western Life of
Tng
Association Insurance
San Angelo
Jared
Berson
Ig Company
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Withers
Anto
Western Life Insurance, Association of
Pecos
Dallas
Baptist the Open
Fort Davis News Notes and Local Events
The Fort Davis area reports on a large funeral for Mrs Teague and Mr Teague with 71 pallbearers, a suspected break in at the McCutcheon home, and a non-linked view of local robberies. Miss Audrey Miller, a fifteen year old pianist, won medals at the Southwest Texas Piano Tournament in Alpine. Fort Stockton graduates set to receive diplomas, with Dr. R L Irving delivering the baccalaureate sermon. Wildflowers bloom along Davis Mountain, cattle losses hint at poisonous weeds, and Bob Johnson made a notable but unprized trip to Austin for the state high jump contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sproul
Fort Davie
Ft. Davis
Audrey Miller
Fort Davis
Department of Music
Sul Rem College
Mise Irma Lee aBtey
Southwest Texas
Sanderson
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Marathon
Audrey
Lena Terrill
Lamale
Chopin
MacDowell
Terrill
Betsy Ross Smith
R. L. Irving
Fort Stockton
Weighty drive to Marfa high contest winner record
A Fort Davis area sales contest rewards ladies with votes based on miles traveled by shoppers to Marfa. Mrs Gay Howard, formerly Ruth Espy, ranks high, while Felipe Dominguez allegedly ferried several women to Marta in his car, lifting the total weight to over a thousand pounds, an informal record noted by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Gay “Howard
Ruth Es‘py
Fort Davis
Felipe Dom- Inguez
Marta
Agererate
Potatoes Bloom in Texas Patch Elevation Mile High
In Texas at a mile high elevation, Dr. R A Irving may face a record challenge as potatoes bloom early. A whole patch in his walled garden shows bloom this spring with some spuds in bloom by last Saturday. Warm conditions spurred most potatoes to pop into bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
R. A. Irving
Teague Burial Service Noted in Alpine Funeral
Mr Teague buried George Teague who died at his son Barney Teague’s home in Alpine late last week. Rev L A Mullican of the Avalanche preached the funeral service at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Teague
George Teague
Barney
Alpine
L. A
Mullican
Fort Davis Visitors and Local News Notes at Booth
Mrs Granger’s guests mingle at Lubbock district booth with photos of Davis mountains. Tyrrel Smith drives a new Chevrolet. Miss Bessie Watson and Miss Bes sie teach and visit. Local officials, Chamber of Commerce, and a tennis drive promote school sports and youth tennis interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Watson
Miss Kaa
Bessie
Westbrook
County health officer reappointed amid refreshment serving note
County commissioners met and reappointed Dr. B. M. Vick of Valentine as county health officer. Club members Mise Miller Mian Jessie Weat ery and Miss Lena Willoughby assisted in serving refreshments after the business concluded. The board will sit as tax equalization on the second Monday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Miller
Mian
Jessie Weatery
Lena Willoughby
B. M. Vick
Valentine
Chamber group heads to West Texas Convention
Several Fort Davis men left on Wednesday as representatives of the local Chamber of Commerce to attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention. James W. McElroy, president of Jett Davis County, led the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Fort Davis
Chamber of Commerce
Marriage anniversary observed for E H Carlton couple
Mr and Mrs E H Carlton marked their thirty eighth wedding anniversary on Monday May 11. The couple have a long life of worthy deeds and congratulations were extended. Miss Lady Bird Fowlkes left for Colorado City for a house party. Mr and Mrs A P Prade are noted in text with incomplete surrounding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Carlton
Mrs. Carlton
Lady Bird Fowlkes
Colorado City
Afternoon Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Prank Jones
Mrs Prank Jones of Fort Davis and Mrs Worth Vans of Rock Springs hosted a large afternoon bridge party at Mr and Mrs J W about the poms provided springy decor and colors. Guests included Mesdames from Alpine and Marfa such as W H Terry and H C Metcalfe along with the Meintyre, Benson, Kokernot, Pruitt, Hord, Mitchell, Dunkle, Graham, Gillette, and Frances and Laura Mite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Jones
Fort Davis
Worth Vans
Rock Springs
Enlay
J. W
Alpine
Mesames
W. H. Terry
Wells Meintyre
Vernon Meintyre
Gene Benson
Clay Holland
Mexico Study Club Chooses Mexico as Topic for Year
At the last Tuesday meeting the Study club selected Mexico as the subject for study through the next year with a paper on current events at each meeting. Mrs Warren Boys and Mrs W S Miller led the year’s work discussion. The gathering at Hotels Limpla featured spring flowers and were hosted by Mrs Miler, Mrs Hones, and Mrs Davta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mids Callie Holt
Amittee
Europe
Mra Warren
W. 8. Miler
Limpla
Miler
Hones
W. Davta Hostesen
I Lo Withers
J. H. Clark
Arey Miller
Clark
C . Bird
Davin Mountain Federation
Marathon
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. K. Merrill
Gray
Weatherford
Kenneth Smiths
R. Irving
W. D. Bloys
Arthur Bloys
W. D. Miles
Bills M. Carlton
George Williams
Davis Mountain
Tyrrel Smith
Bob Johnson
Austin
William Granger
Mra. Granger
Warren Bloys
J. W. Merrill
W. Miller
BI Fryar
Severty
Mr. Robinson
Alpine Chamber of
Comerce
Grey Brothers
H.C. Withers
Tolet
Charles H. Prude
Lillian Mae] Kubb
Ruth Esther Sproul
Mise Vina Jones
Valenti
B Jones
B. E. Coan
Ennis
Coan
Hoya
Martnell
A. P. Prade
Prade
Heire
Firestone
Alpine Motor Company
Roark Motor Company
College Ave
Yan Binion
Franklin
Blackleg Vaccine
Erritory
O. M. Franklin Blackleg Serum Co
Alpine Drug Store
BABY
R. I. Reds
Avalanche Office
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