Fort Davis High Band invited to Sun Carnival in El Paso
M C Brittain reports the Fort Davis high school band received an invitation to perform at the Sun Carnival in El Paso during New Year’s time. Transportation costs to El Paso would be the only community expense, with all other costs covered by the carnival organization. The Mile High club and PTA discuss supporting transport, fund-raising events, and safety measures in town, including potential traffic signals and a school zone protection plan. A committee was named to pursue transportation options and future planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Brittain
Mile High Club
el Paso
Haloween
PTA
Earnest Carlton
J. W. McFlroy
Kepy Miller
Jim Reynolde
Boygent
Anderson
Real estate and business opportunities in Alpine area
Classified sale listing from TRANS PECOS ABSTRACT CO Alpine Texas advertises multiple properties and businesses for sale. Items include hotels, five room homes, a retail auto and accessories shop, bulk gasoline operation, a six room frame house near schools, a sheep and range operation, and development sites with licensed real estate dealers. Contact details for Alpine office provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
Alpine
Texas
Dickens Begin New Home On Nine Acre Plot Near Alpine Road
Mr and Mrs 8 J Dickens start building a modern tile house on nine acres bought from Mrs E H Carlton near Mountain View Lodge beside Alpine road Fort Davis. They plan a 30 by 55 foot base, water abundant from a 90 foot well, and will likely make Fort Davis their permanent home after returning from a summer away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dicken
E. H. Carlton
Alpine Road
Mountainview Lodge
Dicken
Dickens
Fort Davis
MWSCS meets at Wier home recall John Wesley life
Members of the MWSCS gathered at Mrs. L. L. Wier’s home on Oct 8 with Mrs. S. M. Mims presiding. The program highlighted John Wesley’s life and achievements led by Mrs. A. N. Alkire who also gave the devotional. Ten people, including visitor Mrs. G. C. Ehlinger of McAllen, Texas, enjoyed a salad plate, cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MWSCS
L. L. Wier
S. M. Mims
John Wesley
A. N. Alkire
G. C. Ehlinger
McAllen
Texas
G. C. Williams
Luedecke Wed In El Paso To Miss Evalin Wilson
Announcement of Pat Luedecke marriage to Evalin Wilson on Saturday October 4 in El Paso. Ceremony held at Pat Luedecke’s mother’s home. details incomplete in text.
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Pat Luedecke
el Paso
Evalin Wilson
Pat
Rotarians push speed curb in Alpine meeting
In Alpine this week Rotarians launched an effort against speeding in town. Mr and Mrs J C Coleman plan a 7000 dollar residence on College Hill. Rev R F Davis returns as pastor of the Methodist church. Loma Vista ranch near Paisano sold to P H Williams of Big Lake with John Young Land Co handling. Rev J E Fuller and J A Koon purchase Alpine Hardware Co from Bob Coffey. Sallie Luedecke Whittaker noted in the Lower Valley. The family once lived in Fort Davis for 21 years. Pat served in India during World War II. The couple will reside on McCune Drive in the Lower Valley.
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Loma Vista Ranch
Paisano
H. L. Hord
Arthur Mitchell
Marfa
P. H. Williams
Big Lake
John Young Land Co
Alpine
J. E. Fuller
J. A. Koon
Fort Stockton
Purchase
Alpine Hardware Co
Bob Coffey
Sallie Luedecke Whittaker
C. G. Laiedecke
Magnolia
Oklo
Fort Davis
Pat
India
McCune Drive
Astronomer Dr Paul Jose speaks on sun and weather
Tuesday afternoon the Fort Dav Study club hosted Dr Paul Jose resident astronomer at McDonald Observatory. He described sun influence on plant life and tree rings linking to ancient ruins, and noted astronomy aids long term weather forecasting. The talk explored sun phase effects on wars and calm periods.
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Fort Davis
Paul Jose
McDonald Observatory
Jose
Bakery to Open on North Fifth Street with New Equipment
New bakery equipment arrives for a North Fifth street opening. R G Hardgrave, ex Amarillo, owns the venture. Notable visitors include Geo L Berry former American Legion vice commander and Tennessee stockman. Local notes list railroad progress between Presidio and Chihuahua City and land sale near Fort Davis. Esther Ralston stars in Ten Modern Commandments at Mojave Theatre.
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North Fifth Street
R. G. Hardgrave
Amarillo
New Enterprise
Geo. L. Berry
American Legion
Tennessee
Esther Ralston
Mojave Theatre
Two TNG Units Assigned To Pecos
Pecos moves join Texas National Guard units. Mayor E G Stafford was notified by letter from Adjutant General K L Berry that Headquarters and Headquarters and Service Troop 124th Mech Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron with 14 officers 3 warrant officers and 120 enlisted men and Medical Detachment 124th Cavalry Squadron with 2 officers and 12 enlisted men are slated for organization in Pecos. The city and chamber of commerce have arranged for the unit location.
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Pecos
Texas National Guard
E. G. Stafford
K. L. Berry
124Th
Mechanized Cavalry
124Th Cavalry
City of
Chamber of Commerce
Former Pecos Army air field site noted in old machine shop building
A fragment notes the former Pecos Army air field location within the old machine shop building. It also urges readers to patronize Avalanche advertisers.
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Pecos Army Airfield
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Fort Davis News
McFfrey
W C. Kowantz
Harvey Cafe
George Merrill
Py Miller
Davis Mountains
Why
Good Town
Highway 90
Drive, Inc
FHA
Lon Hopson & Hopson
Dickens Building Home
Puerto Rico
Hope C. Nansen
5. M. Mims
Lela Weatherby
Miss Weatherby
United States
Columbus
Mayaguez
P.R
J. P. Weatherby
Storey - Whiteside
Mrs. Wier
G. W. Davis
R. L. Irving
Center Point
San Antonio
Irving
Minnie Irving
Davis
L. W. Fawcett
Carlton Courts
R. L. Ford
Los Angeles
Mary L. Dutchover
H. Newton
Ruth Newton
Amalia Marin
Miami
Fla
Riddle Inter-American College
Carlos Marin
Fort Davis High School
Mount Locke
G. P. Kuiper
McDonald and
Yerkes Observatories
Yerkes
Williams Bay
Wise
G. F. Jones
Beau McCutcheon
A. E. Babcock
J. K. Miller
Worth Evans
Dallas
Texas State Synod Meeting
The
Presbyterian Church
Nat Gunter
Balmorhea
Avalanche
J. C. Coleman
College Hill
R. F. Davis
Methodist Church
Dorothy Hinds
J. M. Reynolds
Ancient
Egypt
Orient Railroad
Border
Presidio
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Tom Dutchover
A. P. Trewitt
J. E. Wright
Turney and
Stokes
David J. Murray
Honey Grove
Terry Shely
Tesnas
Fred
Fred Clark
Marathon
Alpine Mercantile
J. H. Nail
Port Lavaca
G. C. Morrison
Midland
R. B. Slight
Carrizozo
N. M
E. A. Pyrinton
J. W. Dollahite
Sally Corn
Sammy Soya
Alpine Package Store
Muscatel
Cresta Blanca
Four Roses
Shinley
Hill & Hill
Three Feathers
Haviland
Charter
Walker's DeLuxe
Birdseye
Fort Davis, Texas
Fisher
Chevrolet
Casner Motor CO
Alpine, Texas
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