Relief committee backs county administrator in hiring
A Masses Meeting endorsed the work of August 21 appointee Devenport as county administrator after a petition accused him of outside hiring. Investigators from the Texas Rehabilitation Relief Commission, led by Mr. Prancis and Mrs. Ida M. Car, reviewed the allegations and emphasized impartiality in the selection. A follow up session was planned with petition signers and locals present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gilmer
Devenport
Lee Prancis
Lawrence Westbrook
Texas Rehabiliation Relief Commission
Prancis
Ida M. Carboth
Austin
Westbrook
Darden
Pran
Relief Officials Face Questions Over Supervisor Hiring
The inquiry examined claims that an outside supervisor was hired under Mr. Gilmer’s authority and whether salary funds came from city and county sources. Petitioners urged resignation of the current chairman, asserting concerns about supervision while Francis and Darden praised the relief office as orderly and proper with no irregularities found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer
Hord
Franis
Stat Ing
Francis
Darden
Voted down removal bid as relief board faces calls for harmony
About 130 people attended the meeting with several speakers withholding confidence in the present board. Rev Buren Sparks defended petitioners while Carl Thain and M. L. Hopson urged harmony. Hopson calmed tensions and the resolution endorsing the current relief administration passed by a large majority.
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Al[Rinsey
Buren Sparks
Austin
Carl Thain
M. L. Hopson
Hopson
City Demands Timely Water Payments From Users
Alpine water customers are urged to pay bills by the 10th of each month following use as the city adopts a policy to operate the water department on a business basis. City Secretary M H Moorman stresses water is essential and calls for prompt settlements to support collections and city services.
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Alpine
M. H. Moorman
Moorman
Commission
Rainbow to Install Next Tuesday Officers at Masonic Hall
Public installation of the Order of Rainbow officers occurs Tuesday at 8 15 PM in Masonic Hall. Doris Chaffin installing officer Miss Katherine Turney installing marshal Miss Eu Brown installing chaplain Miss Jene Martin installing recorder and Miss Ethel Skevington installing musician. Also listed are numerous officers led by Lucile Perlfy Dorothy Ann Perkins and Marguerite Seales among others. Auxiliary meets with Mrs Hopson Ticket to discuss winter relief fund and welcomes new member Mrs W Van Sickle. incoming officers will be installed.
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Rainbow
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Mir Doris Chaffin
Katherine Turney
Marshall
EU Brown
Jene Martin
Ethel Skevington
Lucile Per! Fy
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Charity
Margue‘te Seales
Hope
Elizabeth Sparks
Spaith
Mary Jo Whiteside
Henrietta Goeglein
Dean McCall
Inda Benson
Evelyn Whiteside
Onnie May
Margaret Gibbons
Martha Stetson
Julia Gentry
Zola Wise
Faye Bowman
Thelma Ferris
Inigo
Susie Callihan
Margaret Weyerts
Hopson
American Legion Auxiliary
M. L. Hopton
W. van Sickle
Chisos Mountain Area Holds Many Surprises for the Intrepid Explorer
Reporter Mlarper Sparks describes the Big Bend region in Texas as a vast, stunning landscape. The Chisos Mountains reveal alpine like forests, canyons, and hidden springs, with diverse wildlife including deer, panther, and bear. A forthcoming meeting is noted at the end.
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Chisos
Mlarper
Sparks
Big Bend
Texas i
Texas
Thrush
Chitos
Semisdesert
Arizona
Lebanon
Menton
Panther
Bear
Seales Hosts Contract Club With Notable Scores
Mrs Shirley Seales entertained her contract club Monday afternoon. Pall flowers of unusual beauty adorned the living room. Mrs W H Terry and Mrs Clay Holland won high and second high prizes. Other guests included Mrs Anja Wilson Mrs Henry Fletcher Mrs Wells McIntyre Mrs John Gillett Mrs Edgar Martin and the hostess Mrs Shirley Seales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seseos Scales
Shirley Scales
W. H. Terry
Clay Holland
Anja Wilson
Henry Fletcher
Wells, McIntyre
John Gillett
Edgar Martin
Nirley Seales
Typewriter Sheets on Sale at Avalanche Staflee
A sale listing notes GOOD GRADE typewriter second sheets three hundred to six hundred sheets for 0c each at the Avalanche storefront. The notice highlights bulk availability and low price to attract buyers.
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Avalanche
Many Seek Home Loans From Government
About 65 applications from homeowners for government loans have been received to date. M. Le Hopson, local appraiser, said 80 of these have been sent to the San Antonio branch for review or rejection. The process involves several departments and a rush from across the state slows results. average loans per county run around 1800, totaling about 75000 statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome Loin Corperaton
M. Lee Hopson
San Antonio
Government Corporation
Home Loan Corporation
Hopson
Moet
Cardui Helps Rognoke Woman Overcome Weariness
Mrs F H Scott of Rognoke Virginia describes severe weariness and pain in her body. After her mother recommended Cardui she took the remedy and reports strong improvement and renewed energy. She says she is now stronger than she has been for some time.
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F. H. Scott
Rognoke
Lease bids invited for Fort Russell buildings
Notice states bids for rental of Fort Russell in Marfa will be received at the Eighth Corps Area headquarters Fort Sam Houston San Antonio on October 10 at 10 a.m. The invitation covers Fort Russell buildings and related facilities under the military provision.
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Fort Russell
Marfa
Eighth Corps
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Indigestion and Heartburn Prompt Health Concerns
Readers are alerted to common digestive issues including indigestion acidity and heartburn that can signal deeper stomach problems. Experts advise recognizing persistent symptoms seeking medical evaluation and maintaining a balanced diet to ease discomfort and protect gastrointestinal health.
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Jore
First National Bank
First Investment CO
Alpife, Texas
J. L. Kokernot
RO. W. Baines, JR
An Casaier
Meee Squigtamt
van Bickle
Mrs. Morgan
Lucky Thirteen
Otis Morgan
Court House
Mesdames
Zeb Decie
Lawrence Hord
Calvin St. Clair
Felix McGaughy
Hodges Schroeder
Wade Canyon
Chisos ‘Mountains
Opie
Laws Brothers
Ea Eg Ae
E Drug Store
Storey-Whiteside Lumber CO
Sunens
NRA
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