Fort Davis Events Bring Local Notables and Plans
Social news from Fort Davis highlights a spring bridge party hosted by Mrs. Clay Espy and Mrs. Carl R. Fryar with a large guest list. Barry Scobee reports on estate interests of Daniel M. Murphy, Miss Fort Davis contenders for regional chamber events, and a survey for a high line electric transmission project from Marfa to Valentine.
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Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
The
Avalanche
Clay Espy
Espy
Carl R. Fryar
Marta
Pontacions
Valentine
Marfa
federal court case and local notes from Fort Davis and vicinity
Three Fort Davis men were in federal court Sunday in Pecos. Clothier returned home Tuesday morning. Valentine residents Spruill Newton Bloys and Moore joined. A new schoolhouse door frame was set Monday to stay ahead of work. Fort Davis selects cream and gray brick for a building, with white stone accents. Foundations are finished and locals praise progress. A new family, Mr and Mrs Jones and children, will move to town for school. J G McIntosh and family plan moves. Beeville’s Fletcher Lee Rolls visits with wife and relatives. Cassan family leaves Fort Davis for Ft Stockton to run their business there.
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Federal Court
Fort Davis
Pecos
Kenneth Stewart
Georgy Clothier
Roy Reid
Mr. Clothier
Valentine
Pat Spruill
Andy Newton
Roy Bloys
John Moore
Ing
Evan J. Wond
Fort Davis Apple Crop News Skewed By Word Error
A city paper misprinted a word about Stark's finest apple harvest. The autumn crop, described as the United States’ first, was debated for weight and accuracy, with discussion on which term better reflected the harvest's prominence.
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Fort Davis
United States
Bridge party guests from Alpine Marfa and Fort Davis attend
Mrs W F entertained Friday afternoon with fall flowers and high score prizes won by Mrs Glascock of Marfa and Mrs F M Miller of Fort Davis. Other guests included Mrs W H Terry Sr and Mrs Vernon McIntyre of Alpine and many Marfa Fort Davis residents.
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Alpine
Marfa
Port Davis
Mra
W. F
Bar Ata Ae
Mra. Glascock
F. M. Miller
Fort Davis
J. K. Miller
W. H Terry
Vernon McIntyre
W. R. Aik
Lee Glascock
H. B. Cox
Istopher
Ben Pruett
Peavy
E. A. Mueller
Ed Pruett
Henry Coffield
Kenneth Smith
Stanley Casner
E. R. Holland, Sr
H. M. Jones
Andrew Prude
Beau McCutcheon
Clay Espy
F. L. Sproul
H. G. Thompson Welker
Miss Doro
Bridge Club
J. K. Stewart
Killaney
Study Club Adds Six New Members in Warren Hoyt Home Meeting
A quiet getting started gathering of the Study Club held at the Warren Hoyt residence last week welcomed six new members. New additions include Mrs. John Prade Mrs Andrew Prade Jr Mrs Harold Thompson Mrs H B Welker Mrs Beau McCutcheon Jr and Mrs Fenton Alley from Toyanvale. The group planned a Texas focused study for Beencamhe rears ork while Allie Holt sang with Mrs S H Clark. Also noted Jim McElroy moved into a new house recently purchased by him and the Grays moved from their former home. Miss Roberta Barr secretary of Presbyterian Missions spoke at the Presbyterian church Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs J W Espy returned from Del Rio last Friday and will attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce and rodeo meeting in El good many other Pt
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Rutn
West Texas
Warren Hoys
Isleya
James Walker
John Prade
Andrew Prade, Jr
Harold Thompson
H. BE. Welker
Beau McCutcheon, Jr
Fenton Alley
Toyanvale
Texas
Beencamhe
Ork
Aes
Allie Holt
5. H. Clark
Pia
J. W. Espy
del Rio
West Texas Chamber of Commerce and Rodeo
Guaranteed Quality Lumber and Service Message
A local business pledges consistent lumber quality and reliable service to community patrons. It emphasizes steady materials, fair pricing, and ongoing customer support, inviting continued patronage from repeat buyers.
Texas Building Loan Opens State Office in Angelo
A Texas building loan company expands with a state office in Angelo through Dye and Parsons, replacing Utah firm. The new Texas association, approved by the Texas state bank commissioner, reports reserves met and loans will be issued only via Texas offices. Fuel orders directed to store listed. Davenport area mentions Jones Pharmacy Fort Davis.
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M. L. Dye
Ogner Orfcer
Colonial Building & ‘Loan Association
H N. Parsons
Texas
Utah
New Texas Company
Dye
State Bank Commissioner of
Storey Whiteside Lumber Co
Jones Pharmacy
Fort Davis
Autoists urged to observe traffic rules in Alpine
Traffic officer A. B. Justice appeals to Alpine drivers to follow simple rules to reduce accidents and jams downtown. Emphasizing left and right turn hand signals, braking, parking with wheels turned toward the curb, and checking behind before backing, he asks motorists to pull into curbs and avoid stopping in the street. He notes public support from past appearances and urges citizen help to improve driving conditions.
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Justice
Pine City justice urges citizen aid for traffic plan
Mr Justice voices hope that with citizen aid they may continue to improve traffic conditions in Alpine. He calls on residents to participate in efforts and support the plan to ease congestion and enhance road safety in the town.
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Ana
Alpine
Justice
Senator Tom Love Visits Alpine This Week
Senator Tom B Love and his wife and daughter Miss Dorothy spent Monday in Alpine visiting. The senator supports the scenic Davis mountains highway and good statewide highways. He recently traveled the Border Way route between San Antonio and Alpine and called it a good highway.
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Tom B. Love
Dorothy
Fort Davis
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Texas
San Antonio
Avalanche Subscription Offer Sparks Reader Interest
Promote subscription to the Avalanche to stay informed about local sports, news, and community updates. The message urges readers to subscribe for ongoing coverage and timely alerts on developments.
Winkler County Votes to Build Road Northbound
Winkler County approved a bond issue of 225000 last week to finance paving a highway from Wink to the New Mexico line. News dispatches report the vote favored the bonds and support the northern road project.
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Winkler County
Wink
New Mexico
County Paving Project Not State Designated, Dispatch Says
Dispatches indicate the paving will be held solely by the county and will not be designated as a state project. The detail appears to reflect local government scope and funding arrangements without state involvement.
No Limited Debate He Calls His Wife Longworth Speaker
A political report notes an agreement against a limited debate plan and mentions the speaker designation of Longworth, identifying her as the wife of the commentator and noting her role. The item presents a concise snapshot of congressional procedural talk and family ties in leadership.
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Longworth
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James McElroy
Messrs
Mesdames
John Prude
Reecey Miller
Frank Jones
H. E. Welker
E. H. Hound, Jr
Thomas C. Murphy
Dan Murphy
Murphyville
Daniel M. Murphy
Bloys
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B. Jones
Jones
J. G. McIntosh
Waco
KE. H
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Jimmie McCutcheon
Fletcher Lee Rolls
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C. E. Jones
Mrs. Cassan
Ft. Stockton
Movk
Jim McElroy
Grays
Roberta Barr
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Deacon Miller
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Angelo
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Big Bend Abstract Company, Inc. Service Institution
Alpine Transfer Fulcher Bros
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Goodyear
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