Goliad Martyr Col James Walker Piatwom Hero of Texas
A historical note recalls Colonel James Walker Piatwom as a leader of the Texas revolutionary force at Goliad and the martyrdom of 390 followers near Mission La Hahai on Palm Sunday March 2, 1436. The event is tied to a Friday night observance and a chili supper fundraiser at the Ava Inn for community memory and local figures.
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James Walker Piatwom
Texas Revolutionary Force
Goliad
Mission la Hahai
Ernestine Behrens
Miss Nuise
Crawford
Earl An
Texas Delay
Jim Bennett
Pat Dent
Dr. Roche
C.C. C
Easter Parade and county meet highlight Alpine notes
Alpine week features Easter Parade style show on April 6 at Sul Ross auditorium, sponsored by study clubs. County school field day exercises set for Friday with declamation and essay contests concluding county winners. Local obituaries note Judge J. Fowlkes funeral drawing large attendance. Myrrl McBride wins Centennial Essay contest.
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New York
Sul Ross Auditorium
Study Clubs of Alpine
Tyrrel DeVolin
J. C. Duncan
Martha Bloys
Louise Fisher
Billy Clark
Jimmy McBride
Elizabeth Ann Miller
Doris Smith
Edgar Fisher
Vernon Jones
Carroll Stewart
Frances Grubb
Lucille Patton
Martie Riverett
Walter Woodul
Myrrl McBride
Margaret Coan
Elizabeth ‘Ann Miller
Myrrl
Political Candidate Announcements for Various County Offices
The Avalanche lists Democratic primary candidates for county offices to be decided July 25 1836. Names include W E Young Tom Easterwood Elmer J Taylor for County Judge R B Slight re election C E Patterson County Attorney A M Turney Treasurer George M Benson A B Sandifer R C Garnett. commissioners Matt Smith John D Young E E Howard Anja Wilson Earl Clark W D Burcham HB Pruett for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Young
Tom Easterwood
Elmer J. Taylor
R. B. Slight
C. E. Patterson
A. M. Turney
George M. Benson
A. B. Sandifer
R. C
Raymond
Garnett
Matt Smith
John D. Young
Pree
E. E. Howard
Anja Wilson
Earl Clark
W. D. Burcham
Justice of the Peace
HB Pruett
Terlingua District Bridge Night Highlights Prizes
Me and Mrs Jerry Faust hosted the Terlingua Bridge club Friday night. Prizes went to Mrs Earl Anders for Indien and Mr Robert Carttedage for men. Guests included Miss Eroestine Behrens Hazel Matthews Earl Anderau Dahlgren Ekdall Lewis Daggett and Jim Bennett. A salad course with a St Patrick s motif was served.
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Jerry Faust
Bridge Club
Terlingua
Earl Anders
Robert Carttedage
Er Oestine Behrens
Hazel Matthews
Earl Anderau
Dahlgren
Ekdall
Lewis
Daggett
Jim Bennett
St. Patrick's
Centennial map delights Chamber of Commerce in Alpine
The Chamber of Commerce highlights the Texas Centennial highway map from the Highway Department featuring Federal and state highways and a prominent Big Bend park area. The reverse shows Texas scenes including a Kokernot ranch view and Chisos Mountains. Members request maps for distribution and note local potato displays and vacation inquiries.
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Chamber of Commerce Office
Highway Department
Texas
Big Bend
H. L. Kokernot
Turkeys on Parade Highlight Cuero Centennial Event
In Cuero Texas a Centennial year highlight features a Turkey Trot parade where thousands of gobbling turkeys head to trains while bands play. The event aims to celebrate the centennial with a unique public spectacle engaging residents and visitors alike.
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Texas
Music Goes Round to Be Shown at Sul Ross Alpine
A read story notes a showing at Sul Ross auditorium in Alpine featuring a program titled Music Goes Round. Cast members listed include Rochelle Hudson Edward Yondae and Walter Connelly with additional names and an appearance by Sidney Becher. The schedule spans Sunday and Monday with a likely local premiere or screening event.
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The
Texas
Cole Feska
Sidney’ Becher
Repairing a Car Radiator With Water Flush and Tapping
A four car with dual honeycomb radiators shows overheating from rust and foreign matter. Cleaning involves removing upper and lower connections and forcing water through the radiator against the natural flow, using a hose at the bottom. Light hammer taps on a thin board against the radiator face loosen debris to prevent core damage.
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Ava Innere
Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
Alpine
Homer Wilson
Oak Canyon
Glenn Springs
Harris Smith
Fresno Canyon
Alepine
Mrs. Frederickson
Mrs. Dethbridge
Nk Lewis
Eph Daggett
el Paso
Veral
Mr. Pengilly
Study Butte
Elizabeth Weaver
J. F. Bennett
Marfa
Ann Ellis
Cotton Goodman
Fowlkes
John Pryde
Tennessee
Edwin
Mexico
Burcham
John Prude
Nist
Ouse
Jesse Clay
Gay Howard
Gayle
Katherine
Ruth Espy
J. W. Espy
F. L. Sproul
Red Cross
Suena Gual
Jeff Deva
Waden Sunday’ School
Presbyterian Church Sunday
Prin
John' Tumghrts
Marto
Frantom
C. E. Eaton
Pecos
Terlingua District
Goodyear
Milli
Goodfyear Pathfinder
van Binion
Prop
Conoco As
General Auto
Alpine, Tex
Westinghouse
Cc. P
Radio Manufacturers Service
Thos, Funk, Alpine, Texas
C. R. Strouse
School of Automabien
International Correspondence
Senoole
Chamber of Comme
Berta Lassiter
Derrick Farm
Nancy Hall
Ql Nan
Elizabeth
New Jersey
San Antoni
Directory of Texas
Ofice
University of Texas
Bureau of Business Research
NORGE
Alpine He Co
Haw
Chelee Reeves Only
Burke’s Food Store
N.fine SI
L. Hopbon
Dullaing
First National Bank
HL. Robernot
Geo W. Baines
Prea
B Crawford
Home People
Kowa
Orient Dairy
Dom Adams
Unt
Ster
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