Fort Davis notes mix of gifts and local events
Fort Davis readers report a talisman reward tale from Rotel plaza, a motel maid finds and returns a brooch then is paid, and a $20 bonus follows. R. Withe reports on a Southwestern Bell survey from Fort Davis to Poem, with bank revisions and new hours. Fort Davis and area social news include Bridge Club results and a study trip by Prof. Victor J. Smith of Sul Ross about ancient Indian rock art near Maverick Springs and Comanche Springs.
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Vitor
Fort Davis
Clark
Lockie
Fort Davie
Rnident
Terlings
Eamp
Maverick Springs
Rocky Canyon
Quicksilver
Comanche Springs
Lajit
Guardian seeks court order for oil lease of minor's estate
In Brewster County Texas A F Emison guardian of Lilian Emison a minor seeks a court order to lease the ward's estate for oil and gas on described Brewster County lands. The petition notes the guardian intends to lease to Park Bowser and A Wiliams under court direction with the November court date set.
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F Emison
Ian Emison
Brewster County
Foxws
Ward S.A. Pipes
Old
Weekly Post
Fort Davis Mountains
Pipes
Alpine
Texas
Fort Davis
A. T. Emison
Lilian
Emison
Electric Service Begins In Town From New Central Plant
Central Power and Light Company started permanent electric service here the evening of October 20 from its new plant. The 24 hour service will be supervised by local mechanics and several houses already have lights. Various locations including the plaza, near the school, the Williams shop, and the Joe Espy corner will receive street lighting as the town gains its first electric lights.
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Central Power & Light Comany
Keasey Miller
Isderstood
Balmorhea
Tne
Williams
Joe Espy
Old Port Davis
Disha
Merritt and family host weekend visits from Texas and California
Notice details visits of Mrs Yarbro of Socorro Texas and Mr Merritt relatives from Ontario and El Paso. Report mentions Mrs Affles recovering from surgery and other local social updates including church and club activities and a Marfa business meeting.
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Laneween
Mra IC
Bridge Club
Mra
Kinekool
Marfa
J.C
Mutter
Pook
McCutcheon
Frankigh
Fowlkes
Mites
el Paso
Affles
Ctled
Mewarey Scobee
Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
Kokernot Ranch Rider Injured When Horse Falls
W. H. Kokernot Sr. suffered painful injuries after a horse he rode fell on him on the Kokernot ranch 25 miles south of Alpine. The horse rolled on his leg causing a bruise. his family said no bones were broken and Dr. Marvin Turney found him improving the next morning.
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W. H. Kokernot, Sr
Kokernot
Alpine
Chevrolet Agencies In Annual Turkey Bean Contest Drawn
The annual Chevrolet turkey bean contest pits Casner Motor Company against Fabens and Van Horn agencies. Winners will host a big turkey feed on Thanksgiving while losers dine on Rocky Mountain strawberries. Casner Motor salesmen set a record by overselling their September quota. 1.8 Nance of Sanderson Felix McGaughy and Jack Edwards of Alpine led the record month.
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Casner Motor Company
Fabens
van Horn
Rocky Mountain
Casner Motor Boys
Nance
Sanderson
Felix McGaughy
Jack Edwards
Alpine
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Fort Davis News
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Poeun
Rs. Williams
Victor J. Smith
Sul
Lathian
N. S. Murphy Wes Strren Mixe
Evan J. Wood
PHONY
Igh School
J.C. Bean Contractor & Runde
Tox
Clifton M. Keeler
John Perkins Hotel
Louis J. Baker
Alpute
Crawford Insurance Agency
Livingston
Tarin
Chas Livingston
W. H. Ragin
G. K. Lange
Mays Hord, Prop
van Sickle & Fisher
Lackey Bldg
Aline Texas
Lintonia
Tnt
Bates
J W. Merritt & Son
Lilian Yarbro
Socorro
Fort
Lowell Merrill
Onentario
California
Yeats
Merrill Lane
Merritl
Judge Merrill
Espy Miller
Mrs. Miller
Her
Foster
Haveen
Marlin
JH. Clark
Lester Smith
Jef Davis County
I. Irving
Mineral Wells
Sit
Grand Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
W. W. Negrey
Nall
San Antonio
W. 8. Miller
Espy
Valentine
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Merrit Ranch
Chevrolet
Dycrest Manufacturing
Seattle, Washington
Alpine Steam Laundry
Wm. A. Buchanan
Alpine Transfer
J. A. Whitfield
Clvo Trucks
Shen
Alpine, Texas
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