Fort Davis Notice of Democratic Primary County Officials
Fort Davis News notes local political notices listing Jeff Davis County offices for the Democratic primary. Incumbents B Jones reassigned as Assessor, Virginia Lee Ellis re-elected Treasurer, F L Sproul retained as Sheriff and Tax Collector, and a County Judge candidate listed for re-election. The item is dated July 28, 1928.
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Jeff Davis County
B. Jones
Virginia Lee Ellis
F. L. Sproul
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Eastern Star Officers Elected and Plaza Talked
At a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star Miss Dorothy Weatherby was elected worthy matron and other officers chosen to serve. installation planned by June. District gathering in Marfa included many officers and guests with state officers lunching in Fort Davis at Hotel Limpia. Chamber of Commerce luncheon discussed a plaza site in front of the bank and a possible stage line to Presidio. Graduation exercises set for Friday night at the high school with music and multiple quartets.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Dorothy Weatherby
Mollie Gray
Katherine Scobee
Mary Mulhern
J. W. McElroy
Lovey Weatherby
C. H. Bird
Marfa
R. L. Irving
G. W. Davis
Bob Mulhern
F. L. Sproul
Hicks Gray
Doris Hall
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Eastern Star
Hotel Limpia
Lula LeFan
Greenville
Texas
Margaret D. Cook
Sam Antonio
Belle Tomlinson
Grand Examining Board
Wallis
Eula Brown
Rom
Alpine
Mora Cochran
Sanderson
N. A. Arnold
Mra. Thompson
Chamber of Commerce
Presidio
Union Trading Company
H. M. Jones
A. G. Prude
Baccalaureate Sermon Honors Largest High School Class
Rev. Mr. Fuller preached the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church for the graduating class of the high school. It was the largest class in the school’s history. Graduates include Lady Bird Fowlkes Edith Barnett Louise Matthews Salome Walker Jessie Weatherby Don.
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Mr. Fuller
The
Methodist Church
Methdist Church
Puller
Lady Bird Fowlkes
Edith Barnett
Louise Matthews
Salome Walker
Jessie Weatherby
Don
Entertains At Forty Two Mrs Sproul Hosts Small Party
Mrs Mary Sproul entertained a small group at forty two last week. Guests included Mia W C Miles Nellie Carmack Doris Hall and Lady Bird Fowlkes along with George Williams Herbert Bloys Keesey Miller and Will Carlton. Fruit salad cake and fruit punch were served.
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Mary Sproul
Mia
W. C. Miles
Nellie Carmack
Doris Hall
Lady Bird Fowlkes
George Willams
Herbert Bloys
Keesey Miller
Will Carlton
Superintendent Employed As School Board Executes Hiring
The school board has not signed teacher contracts for the next year but employed Professor Coan from Sul Ross State Teachers College. He previously worked in Breckenridge schools and is said to be a married man with one child. Leo T. Murray remains acting superintendent though he has been in place only since the start of the year. Jesse Fisher is named in his stead, with the county board unsure if he will accept. A light rain refreshed the Davis Mountain and Big Bend region, easing drought concerns for ranchers.
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Professor Coan
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Breckenridge
Coan
Leo T. Murray
Murrays
Jesse Fisher
Fisher
State crews install two cattle guards on Davis Alpine road
State crews on the Davis Alpine road installed two new steel cattle guards spanning the width of the highway. One guard is near Fort Davis by the golf links and the other at Musquiz canyon. This improvement reduces cattle incursions onto the roadway.
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Davis-Alpine
Fort Davis
Musquiz
Road realignment smooths dangerous curves between towns
The sharp turn halfway between the two towns has been straightened. The road now runs straight uphill reducing the need to slow. This is a major improvement. Two more sharp curves are being eliminated.
Central Power to Install New 50 HP Engine
The Central Power and Light Company plans to install a 50 horsepower engine at its plant here. The existing 37 1/2 horsepower unit has carried the load since October, with one engine running while the other rests.
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Central Power and 1 Company
Evening party for 1928 graduates at 4 Forty-Two
Tommie Louise and Jim Expy hosted a high school party for the 1928 graduates with six tables of games. Pink and gray decorations set the scene. Clare Grubb and Manny Fowlkes won high severity prizes and refreshments followed after the play. Sheemma Ora.
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Studes
Tommie Louise
Jim Expy
Clare Grubb
Manny Fowlkes
Sheemma Ora
Newcomers in Fort Davis Noted by W Bogle
Fort Davis adds a few new residents as recorded by W Bogle. The list includes Prof. Ban Fryar Bl P Trewitt and son Mrs T H Hall and family General and Mrs Bartlett Mr and Mrs C C Polling Mr and Mrs F N Ables and Mr Mrs G W David The Grays Withers among others.
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W. B. Bogle
Fort Davis
Bogle
Ban Fryar
P. Trewitt
T. H. Hall
Bartlett
Bridge Party Hosted by Miss Ruth Expy
Miss Ruth Expy entertained the Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon with guests Mrs. Frank Jones Mrs. Bruce Andrews Mrs. F. M. Miller Mrs. R. C. Williams Mrs. FL Sproul and Mrs. Beau McCutcheon among those present.
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Ruth Expy
Bridge Club
Frank Jones
Bruce Andrews
F. M. Miller
R.C. Williams
FL. Sproul
Beau McCutcheon
Irving Community Notes Highlight Guests and Local Events
The Irving pages report guests at homes, high score winners, and church events. R. J. Johnson and Mrs Sam Leudecke underwent appendicitis operations with positive recoveries. Mrs Bruce P. Andrews and Virginia Andrews visit Detroit for summer while Grand Prairie relatives plan Miller home.
LAVOPTIK Eye Drops Drive Quick Relief for Tired Eyes
Mrs A DeLong reports rapid relief from weak tired eyes after using LAVOPTIK. The product is described as mild soothing and effective against eye pains and inflammation, leaving eyes feeling strong and fresh. Alpine Drug advertises the remedy.
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Western Union
Witt Stack
N. S. Murphy
Evan J. Wood
Highland House
J.C. Bean Contractor & Builder
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Louis J. Baker
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Eastern Star Affairs
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Edwin Barnett
Pete Brown
FM. Miller
William Granger
A. P. Trewitt
J. W. Merrill
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Davis Mountain
Big Bend
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Pyote
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