Road right of way talks ease long dispute
Proceedings before the commissioners discuss a proposed fifty to eighty foot road width with McCutcheon and Hunter C. attorney aiming for a amicable settlement. A state requirement for road width is noted while Wild Rose contract work continues on a curve straightening project. R D Swartz learns a telegram misaddress left him and returns to the Merrills as family discuss ranch work and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter C
McCutcheon
Wild Rose Pass
Carmack and Barnett Hurnen wed on Alpine Street morning
Mr and Mrs C A Carmack and Barnest Hurnen son of County Judge were married on Alpine Street Monday morning. Mrs Hurnen taught school years ago, Barnett a Fort Davis High School graduate now with the agricultural department as cotton station inspector. We extend best wishes to the couple. Mrs H M Jones hosted the bridge club last Wednesday afternoon with guests including Mrs John Kounts and Miss Ruth Espy. prize winners were Mrs Williams high, Miss Espy club, and Mrs Holland second high.
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Simnlas
Ren Fern
Clone Jr
John Killough
John H. Killough
la Grange
Sam Beas
Ley
Taylor
Myrtle Allough
Houston
Kate Calder
Galveston
Jeanne Holland
Ruth Espy
Martha McCutcheon
Lee Sproul
Andrew Prude
E. R. Holland
Ben McCutchee Sr
E. H. Fowlkes
Harold Thompson
FM. Miller
J. K. Miller
Mine Syeuste Saugater
Aud Airs
C. A
Fort Davin
U Agricultural Department
H. M. Jones
Bridge Club
Atrs
John Kounts
San Benito
Sam Eailey
Jeat Holland
Sid Bouchett
John Bailey
Clyd Mise
Lyell Bisbee
J. C
Thompson
Andrew Prud
Mra. FM
Fuller 10 Conference Pastor Preaches Final Sermon
Rev J B Fuller pastor here and at Marathon and Presidio preached his last sermon before the ice year. Before his Fort Davis Sunday returns he will attend annual conference at Marts. We hope he returns here for another year or longer. He has many friends in Ft Davis and many summer visitors praise his sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B
Marathon
Presidio
Fort Davis
Marts
Ft. Davis
Trip Tag Drives Visit to Alpine Fort Davis Area
A trip to Alpine includes a detour to the home of Mr and Mrs JH M Jones near Fort Davis. Mrs Jones is formerly Lena Hoag of Uvalde and the couple are noted for their lovely place about a mile from Fort Davis featuring fine apple orchards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tag
Alpine
Fort Davis
JH. M. Jones
Jones
Lena Hoag
Uvalde
Sam Easley, Jr
A. G. Prude
Taylor
Charles
Card of Thanks and Local Notices from Fort Davis Area
Card of Thanks thanks friends for kindness and mentions several local residents: Mrs Lena Merrill returns to reopen music and voice culture, Mrs Melissa Williams aunt of C E Jones visits the Jones ranch, Marfa presbytery met with G W Davis as legate. Various locals travel or visit hotels and ranches, students relocate for studies, hospital visits noted, and a remark on the term higher education and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Merrill
Taylor
Marfa
G. W. Davis
Fort Davis
J. W. Merrill
Outing Picnic Sandwich Recipes From Fragments
A fragmentary old guide lists various sandwich fillings for outdoor meals. It describes egg and olive, ham and tongue, chopped ham with relish, baked beans and chili sauce, tomato cucumber pickle, celery and nut, and other cool weather picnic options, using mayonnaise, mustard, and light dressings on bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Tofiato
New Mill to Boost Courtyard Water Savings
County commissioners authorize a new 50 foot steel tower and 14 foot mill to pump part of the courthouse lawn water, replacing the old setup before city water, with city water plus windmill supply. Project aimed to save about ten dollars monthly. plumbing contracts let. Maravidas bridge bids rejected pending further plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Weyerts
Maravidas
Monarch Engineering Company
San Antonio
F. McKinson
Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Officials Urge Poison War on Gophers and Rats
United States Department of Agriculture representative L C Whitehead urges active warfare on prairie dogs gophers and kangaroo rats in the Big Bend. He says immediately after rains is best to apply poison and a plentiful supply is available for ranchers and others in the region. Cooperate via County Judge C D Wood or B Gibbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
L. C. Whitehead
United States Department of Agriculture
Whitehead
Poison campaign expands in Big Bend area gains expert aid
Officials report ongoing poison efforts in the Big Bend with renewed emphasis in recent months. Andrew C. Oman of the U S Biological Survey joins the Texas force, to specialize in pocket gopher, rabbit and rat control, operating from the East Texas Chamber of Commerce office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
Whitehead
Andrew C. Oman
U. S. Biological Survey
Oman
Chamber of Commerce
East Texas Chamber of Co
Optimist Defined as Two on a Letter and Quick Work
An optimist is described as someone who adds two to a letter and hurries to complete the task. The quirky characterization emphasizes quick, positive action in a playful old time sense.
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R. D. Swartz
Bisbee
Arizona
Mr. Jones
Wight
Avalde Leader- News
Barnett
Carmack
Fuller
W. Merrill
M. B. Anderson
R. D. Swarts
R.K. Merrill
Geo. M. Merrill
Sid Bouchette
van Horn
Clyde
Yarbro
Brocadus
Vacar Measey
el Paso
Adenara Arving
Tucson
University of
Arizo
Rank Xapper
Brownsville
Limpia Guest
Vuctor
University of Texas
Hotel Limpia
University of George Merrill
Prude Ranch
Galvester
Lee Hills
Hotel
Limpla
James Daugherty
Doris Hall
Grand Prairie
Ble Dee
Cankot
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Josephine B. Gibson
Direer
Odell Brothers
Alpine Steam
Byd's
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
C. D. Wood
B. Gibbons
Hay
Ford
Chrysler
Diana Ao Ero Towle
Suarez
Old Mexico
Pasos
HARRY HUS#MANN
Harvey Day
Lady Diana
Diana
Holland Bldg
O. K
Casner Motor Company
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