Highland Fair Dates Set For Sixth Annual Marfa Event
President Ernest Williams announced plans for the Sixth Highland Fair to be held at Marfa Fair Grounds October 12 to 14 with a feeder calf sale on the fourth day. The program includes an amateur rodeo, street parade, dances, boxing, eliminations, a tree barbecue, rodeo events like wild cow milking and steer riding, and a cutting horse contest. Exhibits from local industries, prize cattle, and the sale of registered Herefords are highlighted, with purses and entry details to attract crowds and contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Williams
Marfa
Asociation
Wilams
Big Bend
Prat
Williams
Board of
Airrectors
Pair Association
Himelf
Big Bend Sentinel
Marta
Regan swears Pecos River not navigable
Senator Regan testified before the Public Works Committee that the Pecos River is not navigable, a point raised by Army and Navy officials regarding the Red Bluff Dam loan. The Fort Stockton Pioneer notes ongoing season and local student college plans amid weather and regional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KM. Regan
Public Works
Pecos
Army
Navy
Red Bluff
Fort Stockton
Beer License Price Set By Fort Davis County Board
Fort Davis notes that county commissioners set annual county beer license at 8 percent, with state license of 100 dollars and a federal license. John A. Dumas seeks the county license to operate with his restaurant, hearings scheduled for next week. Local updates mention bank staff changes, a daughter’s appendicitis operation nearby, and a new telephone line from town to CCC camp and ranches, overseen by Perris Callan and aiding Sproul and Prude ranches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Rio Grande Valley
Fletcher Rawls
CE Jones
Rawls
Bouilding
San Tealta
Judd Holt
John Prude
Bill Pryor
Otho Joyce
Mercedes
Joyces
R. Troxel
Fort Davis
Pharr
C.C.C
Callie Holt
Rom Jer Miece
Martha Holt
CCC
San Antonio
Miss Holt
Holts
John A. Dumas
Dumas
Hills
Limp‘8 Canyon
Prude
Mac Sproul
Sproul
Charles Prude
Stockton
Perris Callan
John Norris Visits Texas Camp This Week
John Norris of Austin, a member of the state water board, visited the 6.6 camp early this week. He toured facilities and discussed water conservation with local officials, promising further correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norris
Austin
State Water Board
COCs Plan Reemployment After CCC Camp Discharges
Local reports indicate CCC enlisted personnel will be discharged at month end and then reenlisted for a fresh six month term. Officials say the move serves CCC interests though residents find the reasoning obscure. Most enlistees plan to rejoin the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocs
CCC
Terlingua District News Highlights Local Moves and Visits
Alpine and Study Butte scenes surface with families, teachers, and visitors. Mr. Anderau and Mrs Salisbury travel between Alpine and other towns as staff and students shift for the new term. Cartledge and family plan Devine school duties. various residents return from trips, while air corps officer Fimo Johnson conducts Big Bend inspections. Social bridge night at P. R. Lewis residence features five tables among neighbors.
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Anderau
Alpine
BP. Salisbury
Bostick
Austin
Sumer
LC. Vannerwm
Priday
Tulsa
Molinar
Gene Cartledge
Elizabeth Weaver
Clyde Hamilton
Romanco
Bute
Shea i
Vernon Elwell
Elwell
Son
Elmo Johnson
Houston
Ete Ranch
Wn Waters
Jimmy Paner
Waters
Teri
Cartledge
Cildren
Devine
Pie Sormein
Beut
Poster
Air Corps
Fimo Johnson
Study Butte
Big Bend
Live Bledson
P. R. Lewis
A.C. Spmiding
Dave Sub ¢Ter
Local Card Party Awards Prizes and Notables Attend
Murphy, Jim Bennett, Ted Hobbs, Karl Anderau, Mr. Cleary and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Audrey Marjorie and Richard attended a gathering where Mrs. Babb won high score and a box of stationery. Mrs. Spalding was second high with a deck of cards, and Mrs. Ablett took low with a bag of peanuts. Ted Hobbs led the men in high score, A. C. Spalding was low. Delicious ice cream and cake greeted guests. Mr B Dahlgren returned from San Francisco after weeks with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. Dahlgren
San Francisco
Morelock Heads to Ft Worth for Sul Ross Loan Firm
H W Morelock president Sul Ross State Teachers college leaves for Fort Worth to urge the state federal loan board to grant a 33000 loan for a boys dormitory and art colony near Kokernot Lodge. A B Mayhew joins to support the project as plans and engineering data are ready. If approved, work could start soon on the 178 by 140 foot stone building.
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H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Fort Worth
State Federal Loan Board
Sul Ross
Kokernot Lodge
Morelock
Uvalde
A. B. Mayhew
Teachers Colleges Board of Regents
State Board
Re-Employment Board Named for Brewster County
A federal re employment board is named for Brewster County and will open a display at the County Welfare offices next week recording statements by Elmer Devenport county administrator. The board includes Dr J Bright W Gilmer LB Starnes with Devenport as secretary. All unemployed residents must register at the Devonport office to be eligible for federal or state aid work and relief projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Devonport
Relief Board
Water with meals aids digestion and stomach ulcers
A short note from Alpine Drug Store advises drinking water with meals to help digestion and stomach ulcers. It mentions a spoonful of Adlerika to relieve gas and suggests a dosage that cleanses poisons and washes both upper and lower bowels. Patronize the Home Printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Drug Store
Attend Utility Meeting at Santone in March
An article notes a Tuesday night utility meeting at Santone attended by Pine Men and local officials. It reports discussion on power rate proposals, committee work, and plans to prepare for a formal presentation to the commission. Local attendees include Peis McCaughy A E Seema SW Poser and Leer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Wee Ad
Peis McCaughy
A E Seema
Poser
Leer
Bell
Efes
Vile Anor
Ems
Will Operate Track Line Stockton Here
O. W. Barnes from Fort Stockton states he applied to the railroad commission for regular daily service on a track line to Stockton this week. He arranged with a stray station for terminus at that place and expects daily trips. James Hetherington, a tramp, must serve three months for throwing a cheese sandwich at a woman after asking for food. If the blind lead the blind both shall fall into a pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Barnes
Fort | Stockton
Tuck
Stockton
James Hetherington
Xegan
Til
Black-Draught Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief
Old testimonial states Mrs. D. C. Jones of Waterloo Alabama suffered biliousness and constipation with a bad taste and sour stomach but felt improved after taking Black-Draught. The ad promotes a 25 cent package and mentions a syrup form for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
D. C. Jones
Waterloo
Ala
Miss Georgia Benson Visits Dallas and San Antonio
Miss Georgia Benson returned Wednesday night from Dallas where she visited Mrs. W. C. Trammell. She came back by San Antonio, where she visited Mrs. Raymond Krause. He who bringeth a present find the door open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Benson
Dallas
W. C. Trammell
San Antonio
Raymond Krause
Purification Remedy Claims Health Boost Through Calotabs
Ad claims that taking Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks purges the blood by activating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels. The notice mentions packages and dealers and uses promotional language.
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Regan
Pecos River
Om Tevouge
Dorothy Clark
Trinity
Waxahachie
Warren Bloys
George T. Bart
Tommy Louige Expy
Audrey Miller
Bel Jgret
Valda McCutcheon
Hockaday School
Dulas
Prank Jones
Georgia Lee
Port Davin
Allee
Mary Sprout
Indian Springs
Miss Alice
RJ. Johnson
Eugene Sproul
Mount Lackey
McDonald Observatory
Warner & Swasey Company
Sland
Warner Te Swaney Fo
Makhine Optical Instruments
America
McDonald
Cruz Rompa
Lander
EH. Fowlkes
Mr. Simmons
B. E. Coan
Stephenville
Big Spring
Turner
Alpine, Texas
W. D. Craddock
M. D
Obstatrics
Teme
Pater
Alpine, Tex
Lord Bide
A.M. Turney
Court Howe Alpine
Texas
Crawford Insurance Agency
Law
John Perkins
Merland
Daniging
Alfins, Texas
Barry Seabee
Dorisverett
Mra
Myrtle Stewart
Joanne
el Paso
Jeanne
BO Eerbine Age Sae
Fisher Drug Store
Terlingua
Rabye R. Barcham
Ft. Worth
Re-Employment Board
Home People
Orient Dairy
Dom Adams
Santone
Goon
Pathfinder
Highway Ice Station
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