Desert Wonders In Big Bend Area Of Texas Told By Baltimore Sun
Big Bend in Texas is described as a vast desert plateau enclosed by the Rio Grande and located about fifty miles south of El Paso and San Antonio. The 601,000 acres were purchased by Texas for 112 million dollars and given to the federal government as a national park in 1944. Fossils from the area include large bivalve shells sharks’ teeth and dinosaur bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
Baltimore Sun
Kansas City Star
O. Kirkman
Kansas City
United States
Rio Grande
el Paso
San Antonio
State of
Antonio de Espejo
Lions nominate Daugherty for District 2-T-2 governor
The Midland Lions Club formally nominated James L. Daugherty, deputy district governor and past club president, for governor of Lions International District 2-T-2. The club plans an active campaign as former Midland president Clyde Lindsley looks on.
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Clyde Lindsley
Midland Lions Club
James L. Daugherty
Lions International
Midland Club
Daugherty
Midland Lions Club International Convention Band
Big Bend National Park Aims To Preserve Desert Wildlife Beauty
The article describes Big Bend’s public status and efforts to preserve diverse plant and animal communities from desert lowlands to high mountain farms. Species such as whitetailed deer coyote puma beaver long tusked bat and golden eagle inhabit the area. Reintroduction of antelopes continues alongside a potential bighorn sheep recovery. The park spans canyons and cliffs rising 2000 feet above the Rio Grande. The U S National Park Service plans tourist facilities while minimizing ecological impact. Mexico may establish a park on its side to foster an international project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Government of
Mexico
Big Bend
National Park Service
Exhibition of Texas Fine Arts Assn in Austin May 1
The 1949 Spring exhibition of the Texas Fine Arts Association will run in Austin from May 1 to June 1, with entries due April 20. Members may submit up to two works per medium including oils water colors tempera gouache pastels graphic arts sculpture ceramics metal and wood carving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Fine Arts Assn
Austin
Texas Fine Arts Association
Elisabet Ney Museum
Open Air Museums Expand Local American Scene
The text notes an outdoor museum expansion that predated the Everglades park by three years, describing these natural history displays as a welcome addition to the local American cultural landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everglades Park
Texas Fine Arts Association Announces 1947 Show Dates
The Texas Fine Arts Association plans two statewide exhibits in 1947 with a May 6 7 Austin meeting. A Humble Oil prize of 100 dollars will honor the top entry. juried prizes and several substantial rewards will accompany the show. Membership entries and blanks are requested from Texas artists and galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil & Refining Company
Association
Texas
Austin
Texas Fine Arts Association
P. O. Box
Classified ads require prepaid payment in all cases
The notice states all classified advertising must be paid in advance with no exceptions, except for individuals who hold regular monthly accounts. The policy is strict and applies universally.
Beginner's Garden Directs Work and Play for Young Kids
Mrs A J Gard runs a program for children aged 3 to 6 with activities after 1 p.m. at 302. The notice highlights supervised play and learning sessions for early childhood development.
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A. J. Gard
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First National Bank
of Alpine
F.D.L.C
Business and Professional Directory
BIG Bend Abstract CO
Helen D. Gibb
Dependable
Brewster County Abstracts
Alpine, Texas
T. B. Davis
Public Accountant
Alpine ,Texas
T.A. Beard
Standard Oil Products
Harris Cabinet Shop
W. Holland Ave
Ralph W. Peters
Alpine
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Alpine, Brewster Co
P. O
KAY Insurance Agency
Life - General Insurance
Hill-Jeter Bidg
Alpine, Tex
W. G. Fielder
Mobilgas Mobiloil
J. C. Epperson
W. Carpenter
M. L. Hopson Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
D. A. Hilton
Holland
Cockrell
U. S. Hy
Pist
Pine
Insurance and Bonds
Hopson & Hopson
A. T. Owens
Old Garnett
Alpine Plumbing Co
Livingston Funeral Home Funeral Directors
Crawford - Baines
Howell
Big Bend Feed Co
G. IL
Big Bend Abst. Co
Lions
Park
J. W. Dollahite
Marfa
Laile
LLG
U. S
Continental United States
Kaiser-Frazer
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Bond
Ledger Index Guides
Staplers
Cate AS
GMC
Casner Gmc Truck CO
7Th ST
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