Fort Davis Notes Brighten With Rituals And Mountain Ride
The Eastern Star held a candle service for Rob ert Morris birthday founder of the order. Out of town visitors included Mrs W L Kingston Sr of Toynville and Miss Lovey Neill of El Paso Rose Croix. Johnny Prude led a 23 person horseback trip to Mount Livermore Texas second highest peak. Judge James W McClendon of the civil court of appeals at Austin joined the group. A bridal shower honored Winnie Mae Fisher Sims and Gracie Lee Fisher Grisham hosted by Mrs Espy and others at the J W Espy home with about 60 guests.
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The
Eastern Star
Robert Morris
Order
W. L. Kingston
Toynhvele
Lovey Neill
Rose Croix
el Paso
Johnny Prude
Mount Livermore
Texas
Alps
Chicago
James W. McClendon
Civil Court of Appeals
Austin
Fort Davis
Winifred Sims
Cisco
David Grisham
J. C. Fisher
J. W. Espy
Espy
J. H. Clerk
F. M. Miller
J. C. Duncan
Winnie Mae Fisher Sims
Gracie Lee Fisher Grisham
Fort Devis
Mrs. Gims
School openings and new teachers announced
Friday saw children gathered for class assignments and book delivery. Superintendent B. E. Coan said classes would begin Monday morning. Katherine French moves from Jefferson as the new high school English teacher. L. A. Singleton from Balmorhea will teach in the Mexican school. Coan will start 6 man football coaching next week. A Montgomery family reunion from San Marcos occurred at the Bloys camp meeting, with six sisters and a brother visiting Alpine Fort Davis and Waco. Tom B. Love of Dallas spoke on Democratic and Republican conventions at the Mile High Club after attending eight Democratic and one Republican conventions.
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B. E. Coan
Katherine French
Jefferson
L. A. Singleton
Balmorhea
Coan
Montgomerys
San Marcos
E. H. Carlton
Fort Devis
H. G. Thompson
Fort Davis
Alpine
Dewitt Taylor
Pearl Montgomery
Nell Montgomery
H. R. Dudgeon
Waco
C. M. Montgomery
Austin
Tella
Tom B. Love
Dallas
Mile High Club
Chicago
Bryen
Alpine Graduates Take Teaching Positions Across Texas
Several Alpine graduates from Sul Ross University have secured teaching posts after completing the summer term. A partial list shows Edith Kelly Salyer teaching in Sierra Blanca, Helen White Koller in Del Rio, Frances Cotter in Seagraves, Ida Beth Meador in Edinburg, and Margaret Weyerts and Bo Graham in Imperial, with full placements pending the return of R J Ratliff.
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Sul Ross
R. J. Ratliff
Edith Kelly Salyer
Sierra Blanca
Helen White Koller
del Rio
Frances Cotter
Seagraves
Ida Beth Meador
Edinburg
Margaret Weyerts
Bo Graham
Imperial
Ancient well near Anthony Wayne trail uncovered by farmer
Richard Lieder on his Paulding farm uncovered a hollowed log lined well believed dug by Anthony Wayne and his troops along the old Anthony Wayne trail. The discovery surfaced near the historic camp site as Lieder described the log casing and hand digging. Meteorite seekers urged by Oscar E Monnig of the Texas Observers Association showed meteorite samples and offered free analysis with small specimens bought for a price from Fort Worth.
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Paulding, O
Here
Richard Lieder
Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Trail
Lieder
Oscar E. Monnig
Texas Observers Association
West
Lenda Street
Fort Worth
Fort Davis
Earth
Texas
Pamphels
Monnig
Alpine Grocers Agree to Saturday 8 PM Closings
Alpine grocers reached an agreement to close on Saturdays at 8 p.m. Signatories include Burke's Food Store M System Grocery Safeway Store and Williams Vogt. The compact aims to uniform end times across the local market.
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Alpine Grocers
Burke's Food Store
M System
Grocery
Safeway Store
Williams & Vogt
Grid Workouts For High School Bucks Are Set For Today
Alpine High school Bucks football practice started this morning under Coach J H Webb who returned from Sherman with Mrs Webb. Webb intends to field a strong squad with a demanding schedule and expects many eligible players to join.
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Alpine High School Bucks
J. H. Webb
Sherman
The Avalanche Records Engraved Announces Visiting Cards
Engraved or printed visiting cards and announcements are described in The Avalanche. The short notice highlights design options and customary usage for social and formal events.
Doves Hunting Season Extended to November
The mourning dove season runs September 15 to November 15 inclusive, not ending October 15 as previously stated. Doves may be hunted from 7 a.m. to sunset, with repeating shotguns plugged to a maximum of three shells. bag limit is 15 birds daily and 15 in possession at once.
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Avalanche
Ray Williams
Williams Shares Wildlife Lore With Scout Groups
Mr Williams, renowned for eagle and antelope lore, has become a wildlife authority to many Boy Scout groups across Texas. He recently led a large Houston Scouts crew through the Chisos mountains during a camping trip, sharing knowledge on wildlife and related topics.
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Williams
Texas
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
Chisos Mountains
Houston
Eagles to blame for dwindling West Texas antelope
A wildlife talk near Pai San o Encampment grounds warned that eagles have risen in numbers while antelope have declined due to human competition. Ranches shifting to sheep and goats spurred landowners to kill eagles as they prey on kids and lambs. Travelers report wild antelope seen near Fort Davis Marfa Alpine Valentine and surrounding towns.
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Fort Davis
Marfa
Alpine
Valentine
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American Federation of Actors
Barry
Barry Scobee
Livermore
Senator Love
Mrs. Love
Jean McLean
St. Louis
Slab Bacon
Hans
Salt Park
Canterbury Sea
Stokely's Hon Peas
Safeways
Safeway's Fresh Creamery
Peyco
Huskies
van Camp
America
Ender Way
Palisades
N. J
Frigidaire
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