Alpine Trustees Re-Elected As School Election Draws Narrow Margin
Alpine Independent School district trustees were reelected for another year amid strong turnout. Eighty-eight votes were cast with Henry T. Pletcher at 68, A. A. Murray 87, Mrs. W. Martin 81, and Mrs. Kevingon 6, Oscar Roberts leading county trustee race at 88. Women and men each cast 44 votes. A play by Scout Troop 48 Tonight At Junior High Auditorium titled Young American, proceeds aid troop activities. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
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Alpine Independent School
Henry T. Pletcher
A. A. Murray
W. Martin
Kevingon
Oscar Roberts
E. E. Townsend
Trene
Peters and Mire
Heater Perkins
Soy Scouts
Clinton Bzell
Mexican Schools in County Meet Highlights Historic Event
The Hidalgo Ward Marathon team faced Alpine and Madero Ward Alpine in a first time district contest with many winners across junior and sub junior declamation chorus spelling and many track events. Alpine and Marathon schools earned top spots in multiple events while Madero Ward won the baseball game and relay race.
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Hidalgo Ward
Alpine
Madero Ward
Marthon
Her‘minia Anniola
Chona Salmon
Guadalupe Salmon
Jessusita ‘Terrezas
Manuel Alvarado
Ubonis Martines
Lorenz
Valenzuela
Manuel Villa
Hidalgo Ward School of Marathon
Madero Ward School
Spelling
Madero ‘Ward
Libonis Martinez
Naban Cobos
Salvador Hernandez
Loren
Francisca Schoolz
Felicia Rodriguez
Madero’ Ward
Paul Gonzales
Frank Garcia
Libonio Mart ‘Pea
Sra
Nabon Cobos
Salvador Hernandes
Marathon
Liborio Martines
Prank Garcia
Serapio Hernandez
Prancisco Valenzuela
Chinning
Prancisco Valen ‘Zuela
Eufemio Garcia
David. Garcia
Anbonio Martinez
Liboranlo Martines
Francis- Valenzuela
Naton Cobos
Prank Garia
Francisco Valenzuela
Domingo Barron
Prank, Garcia
Roy Lanstter
Vagy Patton
Alpine Scouts Win in Contested Field Meet
Alpine Scout Troop 41 led by Charles Wade won first honors at the Presidio field meet. Scouts from Marathon, Marfa, Alpine, and Presidio participated, with top places in Morse code signaling, first aid, archery, and pace. Prize meals followed, and praise was given for sportsmanship. next rally may be in Marathon.
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Pine
Charles Wade
Presidio
Marathon
Marfa
Alpine
Sontesia
Chris Nelson
Mare- Thon
Jeon Hinckley
Marta
Mara
Parent-Teacher Association
Hinckley
Uisie
Pemacee Wean
Troop 41
Lions Club
Mua
Delegates Meet on Children’s Charter Theme
Delegates from twelve counties of the fifteenth District Parent-Teacher association gathered in Fort Stockton from March 29 for a three day conference. The program featured Mrs. L G Huffaker of El Paso delivering a White House message and Dr Lucinda de Templin of Radford School for Girls El Paso stressing practical training over theory. Waldo Williams Fort Stockton scoutmaster shared scouting history and praise for Boy Scouts of America, with a community lunch hosted by the Iran Parent-Teacher association and remarks by Mrs W J Shottit.
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Counses
Fifteenth District
Parent-Teacher Association
White House
L. G. Huffaker
el Paso
Lucinda de Templin
Radford School For Girls
el i Paso
Dr. Templin
Waldo Williams
Fort Stockton
Boy Scouts
America
Williams
Iran
Iran Parent-Teacher Association
W. J. Shottit
Organian
Garner Ranch Legend Taints One Head of Stock Tale
The piece portrays Speaker Garner as a rancher famed for one head of stock a mule on his nearby place, contrasting with West Texas sheep and cattle magnates. It notes his wide brim hat fueling the reputation and mentions a private drinking cup with a police tag claiming ownership by John N. Garner in a local business.
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Uvestock
John Garner
Garner
West Texas
Cactus Jack
Ross Dramfield
Uvalde County
John N. Garner
No Change in Train Service Across Southern Pacific
Rumors of a passenger train discontinuation were denied by an authoritative source this week. The report suggests the 8. P. S. likely remains unchanged, with possible consolidation of west of El Paso, while San Antonio to El Paso continues with two daily trains, not expected to be cut.
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Southern Pacific
8. P
el Paso
Elaso
West
San Antonio
San Anonio
Simmons Cowboy Band to Perform in Fort Stockton
The Simmons Cowboy Band from Simmons University Athene passed through en route to Sanderson for a concert that night after appearing in Odessa Pecos Balmoh ea and other towns. On Wednesday night they gave a concert at Fort Stockton. Myrtle and Mae B Albert of Los Angeles wed at noon and separated an hour later.
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Simmons Cowboy
Simmons University
Athlene
Sanderson
Odessa
Pecos
Balmohea
Fort Wockton
Myrtle
Mae B. Albert
Los Angeles
Plans for district meet big, four events set
Plans completed for the annual Interscholastic meet of district No. 17 to be held April 21 22 and 23 with about 300 contestants expected. J C Coleman of Sul Ross College is director general and B C Graves Sul Ross coach supervises athletic events at Jackson Field. Counties include Brewster Crane CulbersonTerrell Upton Ward Winkler Reeves Loving Pecos Presidio Jett Davis and Hudspeth.
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J. C. Coleman
Sul Ross College
Jackson Field
B. C. Graves
Sul Ross
College Auditorium
Brewster
Crane
Culberson
Beter
St Paso
Hudspeth
Jett Davis
Loving
Pecos
Presidio
Reeves
Terrell
Upton
Ward
Winkler
Alpine Mexicans Win Two Lose One
Sunday baseball day at Marfa featured three games between Alpine and Marfa teams. Alpine Lions won 10-8 against the Pirates, lost 2-0 to the Marfa Indians, while the Alpine Internationals edged the First Cavalry. Lions schedule two more games at Micou's field Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Marfa
Alpine
Alpine Lions
Pirates
Lions
Marfa Pirates
Marfa Indians
Micou's Field
Alpine People Attend M. E. Church Meeting in El Paso
Rev. J. T. Redman, Mesaames J. A. Whiteside, J. W. Sheeperd and Miss Janet Abbott attended the Woman's Council of the New Mexico Conference meeting in El Paso on Wednesday and Thursday.
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EL Paso
J. T. Redman
Mesaames
J. A. Whiteside
J. W. Sheeperd
Mass Janet Abbott
Woman's Council of the
Indications Point to Good Fruit Crop in Highland Area
Indications point to a good fruit crop in the Alpine area if no further hard freezes occur. Many residents report apricot, peach, and plum trees fairly loaded, with damage minimal from recent hard freezes. Apples, the chief crop, have not been injured.
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Arae
Ford Details Made Public for Prosperity Ford debut
Alpine Motor Co local Ford dealers publicized complete details of the new Prosperity Ford car this week. Posters display colors construction prices and all features. The car is large long fast and powerful with a V eight engine 65 horsepower capable of 78 mph. Fourteen body types plus a 50 horsepower four cylinder option. Highlights include synchronized silent gear shift rubber engine mounts down draft carburetor cooling system Houdaille shocks four wheel brakes welded wheel spokes large tires insulated body and chassis. Continued on last page.
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Alpine Motor Company
Ford
Alpine
Polls Close in Alpine City Officials Election
Record vote polled this week with 471 votes cast as Mayor G W Baines and commissioners TB Starns and FP McGaughs win re election by large margins. Names of Scales and Barker reportedly written without consent. New residence on Fifth Street notes a $2250 stuccoed frame home under construction using fold house materials.
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LB. Stains
Alpine
G. W. Baines
TB. Starns
FP. McGaughs
Dark Horse
Candle
Baines
Barker
Jonah Allen
Shirley Scales
Scales
Commissioner Starns
McGraughy
Places
Uncle Trot Chastain Dies in Alpine at 80
M T Chastain longtime Brewster County treasurer died after months of illness at his Alpine home. Born 1850 in Shop Spring Texas he moved to Texas as a youth and lived in McKinney before settling Brewster County forty years ago. He married Mary Mackey Allen in 1875 and survived by widow four children one brother and one sister. Funeral at First Baptist Church with Rev Sparks officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers listed.
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M.T. Chastain
Alpine
Trot
Nally
Brewster County
Mr. Chastain
Shop Spring For
Texas
Settlin McKinney
Mary Mackey Allen
J. B. Gillett
Chastain
First Baptist Church
Buren ‘Sparks
Elm Grove
J.W. Frazer
D. Wood
T. B. Davis
Vernon McIntyre
Clarence Hord
George Baines
Ba Nevill
F. E. Gillett
J.D. Jackson
Jim Philson
A. A. Murray
J.M. Allen
Pred Clark
Marathon
A. M. Turney
W. J. McIntyre
Tom Miller
W. B. Hancock
J. A. Hargus
Bud Puller
H. Rector
R. B. Slight
John A. Weyerts
George A. Brown
Teachers Regional Meeting Postponed in Alpine
The Texas State Teachers association regional meeting scheduled during the Interscholastic League meet in Alpine has been postponed indefinitely. President H W Morelock advised that no new date is set and a later announcement will be made. West Texas newspapers are asked to relay the notice to teachers.
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Texas State Teachers Association
Alpine
H. W. Morelock
West Texas
Protracted Church Meeting Continues At Church of Christ
Brother R F Griffith of Sanderson presents Bible lessons nightly at the Church of Christ. The meeting continues into next week with services at 4 30 pm and 7 50 pm. Public invited. J A Batey.
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Church OF Christ
R. F. Griffith
Sander
Batey
Drawings At Granada Theatre Offer Six Bedroom Suites
Interest grows in Granada drawings where twelve Alpine firms participate. People win by tickets placed in a sealed box. on a following Tuesday a child draws a stub and the holder wins a furniture suite. Mary Louise Bennett and Mrs Otis Morgan are recent winners, boosting theatre attendance.
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Granada Theatre
Mary Louise Bennett
Otis Morgan
Hent Mollison
Alpine
Granada
VFW Alpine Post to Discuss Bonus Question
Veterans of Foreign Wars Alpine Post No 2412 will hold its next regular meeting next Wednesday at 8 pm in the Odd Fellows hall. The bonus question will be discussed and a resolution is expected to be adopted. Commander Eadie Witwer urges every eligible Bowater county veteran to join.
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Alpine Post
Odd Fellows Hall
Jima
Eadie Witwer
Bowater County
Aren Zation
Farmington Woman Remarries After Desertion Divorce
Mrs. Matilda Nichols of Farmington Tl. secured a marriage to a brother of her former husband immediately after being granted a divorce on charges of desertion.
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Matilda Nichols
Farmington, Tl
Wewnie
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Alpine Scouts
Speaker Garner
San Antonio EL Paso Division
Fifth Street
Tion
Srewster County
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