Barbecue Fete Draws Texans To Truman Dem Rally In Waco
An invite printed in mimeograph form details a Truman Democrats event in Waco on April 20 with a barbecue and fried chicken, speakers including Senators Woodville J. Rogers and Fleetwood Richards. It warns voters to show poll tax receipts and pledge to vote Democratic, excluding bolters, Republicans, and Wallaceites.
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Waco
Truman Democrats
Woodville J. Rogers
San Antonio
Fleetwood Richards
Lockhart
Harry S. Truman
New Arrivals celebrate three newborn boys in early April
Mr and Mrs Harry Watson Jr Alpine welcome Geoffrey Randolph 534 lbs born April 11 though the weight is likely misprinted Stephen Andrew born April 13 to Mr and Mrs Virgil Young Al e weight 7% lbs and Mr and Mrs M S Finney Presidio greet Martin Edwin born April 14 weighing 8 lbs 2 ozs
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Harry Watson Jr
Geoffrey Randolph
Virgil Young
Stephen Andrew
M. S. Finney
Presidio
Martin Edwin
Building Permits In Alpine Totals About $60 000
City records show Alpine issued building permits totaling about sixty thousand dollars in the past month. Biggest listed project is Adams M System grocery store opposite the post office, with several other additions and new residences including work by McPherson Storey Tankersley Phelps Street and Payne.
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Alpine
Adams’ M System
T. R. McPherson
North Addition
George H. Storey
Hamilton
J. E. Tankersley
Gillis 3Rd
Southwest Alpine
Nevill Haynes
N. Phelps St
Golf Course Road
John Clanton
N. 8Th St
M. N. Bobo
West Holland Ave
T. C. Selvig
North Sixth Street
Oddfellows Hall
N. Sixth St
James Kemp
East Ave. C
E. S. Payne
Conroe
Highway 90
Asa A. Jones
Big Bend Abstract Co
Clean-Up Week Set in Alpine Before Rodeo
Alpine residents are reminded that Clean-Up Week runs April 26 to May 1. The city commission and chamber urge neat premises for visiting rodeo crowds May 14 to 16 as extra trucks and crews haul waste at no charge. Property owners should tidy yards alleys and vacant lots and trim low hanging tree limbs over sidewalks.
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Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
New Device Blocks Unauthorized Use of Radio Telephone in Vehicles
A foolproof device has been developed to prevent unauthorized use of radio telephones in vehicles. The system promises reliable security, reducing the risk of theft or misuses while ensuring compliant operation in transit.
Jesse Vernon Jones Hero of Iwo Jima Buried in Fort Davis
The first Fort Davis funeral for a World War II casualty honored Pfc. Jesse Vernon Jones 21 son of Mr and Mrs Dee Jones Abilene. Jones died at Iwo Jima March 14 1945 after serving in Hawaii Guam and Iwo Jima. Minister M C Brittain led services at the Baptist church with interment in Fort Davis cemetery.
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Jesse Vernon Jones
Iwo Jima
FT. Davis
Fort Davis
Pfc
Dee Jones
Abilene
Vernon
US. Marine Corps
Hawaii
Guam
New regional chamber formed to promote Big Bend area
A regional chamber of commerce to boost the Big Bend Davis mountains area was perfected at a Marfa meeting. Officers named include T A Parker secretary manager Van Horn chamber president A V Chapin Mile Highclub Fort Davis vice president and Jas W Pate secretary treasurer Alpine. An April 22 session in Marfa will set a name and adopt by laws while discussing advertising plans. Representatives from Van Horn Marfa Fort Davis Presidio Marathon and Alpine attended.
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Big Bend Chamber of Commerce
al Donaubauer
J. W. Pate
van Horn
Marfa
Fort Davis
Presidio
Marathon
Alpine
Signal light installation planned for Seventh Street Crossing
The S P railroad will install electric signal lights at the Seventh Street crossing after delays due to material shortages. Local agent L B Starns said the $6850 project has long been approved but wiring and other prep work must precede operation. Fifth Street lights remain on the approved list but unused now.
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S. P
Seventh Street
L. B. Starns
Alpine
Fifth Street
Alpine boy Bythel Dutton earns all A grades at Baylor
Bythel Dean Dutton son of Dr and Mrs Frank C Dutton of Alpine is among 84 Baylor University students who earned A averages in all subjects for the winter quarter.
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Bythel Dean Dutton
Frank C. Dutton
Alpine
Baylor University
PTA conference draws 96 delegates and visitors
The 15th district Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers met at Sul Ross auditorium with 96 delegates and an equal number of visitors. Leaders included Mrs. N H Keller and Mrs. Marion D Cook, with remarks by Dr. R M Hawkins and others.
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Marshall Queen
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Sul Ross Auditorium
N. H. Keller
Marion D. Cook
R. M Hawkins
Sul Ross
Don Littleton
Chamber of Commerce
Peyton Cain
W. A. Wilson
P.T.A
Alpine Junior Chamber Recognized With Charter Night Banquet
The Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce was formally recognized as a local Civic Service organization when 50 young men signed their charter at a banquet in the Holland hotel. Aubrey Edwards received the charter from Lee Hunter as 100 members and guests attended.
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Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Lee Hunter
Fort Stockton
Jaycee
Alpine
Aubrey Edwards
Don Littleton
Alpine CC
John Gillett
Paul Counts
Pecos County
L. L. Martin
Crane
Martin
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Stowell
el Paso
Good Local Rains Bring Relief Across Area
Last Friday light to moderate rainfall raised morale on area ranches. Reported totals include up to one inch at Ad Neal and Bob Sims ranches, with strong grass rains at Kimball, Parr, and others. Farther west and north, Davidson ranch logged 0.5 to 0.75 inches, Musquiz creek ran half bank full, and several ranches near Marathon saw rain. Alpine valley received only a sprinkle.
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Ad Neal
Alpine
Bob Sims
Kimball
Parr
C. E. Davidson
Kokernot O6
Musquiz
Henderson Ranch
Kennedy Ranch
McIntyre and
Richardson
Roy Stillwell
Bud Roark
Maravillas
Marathon
Fire destroys Gulf service station at Fort Davis
The Gulf service station at Fort Davis operated by C D Wilson burned early yesterday around 4 30 in the morning. Alpine and Marfa fire units responded with a truck and crew arriving in about 30 minutes. The building and stock were a total loss estimated at about 15000. The owner W J Newell of Newell Oil Co said the station would be rebuilt immediately and a temporary shed would allow service by tomorrow. Wilson's loss was partially insured.
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Gulf
Fort Davis
C. D. Wilson
Alpine
Marfa
W. J. Newell
Newell Oil Co
Newell
Wilson
Alpine FFA Takes Honors In Area Judging Contest Here
L. B. Starns longtime Alpine official and S P railroad agent retires as mayor after 1936 years on the city commission beginning in 1926 He steps down as new officers are installed amid congratulations from Alpine residents for his faithful service.
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Alpine Ffa
L. B. Starns
S. P. Railroad
Alpine
Starns
T. R. Moody
Long-Time Marathon Ranchman Homer Spruce Dies in San Antonio
Funeral services for Homer Spruce aged 95 were held at Marathon Baptist Church with Rev Parsley presiding. He died April 10 in San Antonio at the home of Mrs. Robert Harmon. Born October 28, 1852, he married Rebecca Conner May 11, 1881. Interment was in Marathon Cemetery. pallbearers included L. C. Ritchey and Zenas Deciw. Attendees included Mrs. Harmon and G. G. Gillette of San Antonio.
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Homer Spruce
Brewster
San Antonio
Baptist Church
Parsley
George Hargus
Mr. Spruce
Robert E. Harmon
Rebecca Conner
Marathon
Livingston Funeral Home
L. C. Ritchey
Zoye Decie
Zenas Deciw
W. R. Green
Lee Dragoo
M. N. Bobo
Alpine
G. G. Gillette
First Trans-Texas Flight Schedules Highlight Event
A grass fire near the Toronto siding on the S P railroad west of town burned a large land section on the Gage estate ranch. Firefighters retreated to a safer location before regaining control hours after starting, aided by a city grader clearing a fire lane. Spectators watched the oak and cedar destruction along the highway.
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Toronto
S. P
Gage Estate
Hospital Notes From Alpine And Fort Stockton
Alpine nurse Lindy Creigh and Jill McDaniel are listed for treatment in Alpine. Fort Stockton lists Fred Cleyson undergoing a minor operation on April 9.
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Lindy Creigh
Alpine
Jill McDaniel
Fred Cleyson
Fort Stockton
Trans-Pecos Airways first flight celebration at Marfa Alpine
Ceremonies marked the inaugural Trans-Pecos Airways flight to the Marfa Alpine airfield between the towns. The plane was scheduled to arrive at 2 44 pm with Trans-Texas officials and depart about an hour later. Speakers included airline officials Dr R M Hawkins Sul Ross president J W Gillett Alpine mayor and school bands from Sul Ross Alpine Fort Davis and Marfa. A single daily flight was planned with arrivals at 2 59 pm and departures at 3 40 pm, reaching Dallas about four hours later.
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Trans-Pecos Airways
Marfa-Alpine
Trans-Texas
R. M. Hawkins
Sul Ross
J. W. Gillett
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Alpine High School
Fort Davis High School
Marfa High School
Dallas
Former Resident Upson Taylor Dies at 71 in Uvalde
Mr Upson Taylor died in Uvalde on April 8 at age 71. He lived in the county many years and engaged in ranching here before moving away about 25 years ago. He was a brother in law to Mrs Weyerts and Mrs Keane. funeral attended by Mr and Mrs Henry Weyerts and Mrs Vera Keane last weekend.
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Henry Weyerts
Vera Keane
Upson Taylor
Uvalde
Taylor
Weyerts
Keane
Alpine FFA Wins First in Livestock Poultry Judging
Alpine FFA teams topped invitational livestock and poultry contests at Sul Ross College last Saturday with the highest overall ratings. About 100 boys from 19 schools competed, with Kenneth Killion of Alpine named top poultry judge and Eden’s Carl Baker leading in livestock judging.
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Sul Ross College
Clip and Brand Club of the
Range Animal Husbandry Department
Alpine
Big Spring
Rotan
Helmleigh
Coahoma
Eden
San Angelo
Odessa
Kenneth Killion
Donald Culp
Hermleigh
Jerry Burling
F. Tutt
Edward Dickson
Eden Boy
Carl Baker
John Anderson
Sweetwater
Joe Ash
Bronte
Rushing Sheffield
Lynn Dixon
Big Lake
Coattoma
Hollis Yates
R. Tutt
Billy Bates
Donald Joe Culp
Hermileigh
Kenneth Markey
Loraine
George Avery
Herbert Neeves
Mack McConnell
Midland
Jimmie Spradlin
el Paso
Ist
el Paso High
Coatoma
Hows
Hulet Road
Don Acker
Hobbs
Billy Mills
Jack Wolfe
Perri Walker
Carl Williams
Bill Voss
Jim Spann
Sheffield
Herman Ohlenbusch
Bobby McKnight
Bobby Cushey
Alpine Property Valuations Under Review by Equalization Board
The Alpine city board of equalization meets to review valuations by Southwest Appraisal Co Fort Worth. The firm valued all city property at 100 percent of 1940 worth, with the board to set the tax basis. Members are T A Beard W G Fielder Harry Watson Jr Ray LaBeff and Duane Smith.
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City Board of Equalization
Southwest Appraisal Co
Fort Worth
Alpine City
Equalization Board
City Commission
T. A. Beard
W. G. Fielder
Harry Watson Jr
Ray LaBeff
Duane Smith
Deadline Set for State County and School Renditions
April 30 is the deadline for submitting state county and school renditions. Officials note the 4 16 2c reference applies to filing guidelines and penalties for late submissions.
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United States
Texas
Pecos
M. C. Brittain
Jesus
J. Keesey Miller
Tyrone Kelly
Brittain
Arnie A. Hickman
U.S. Marine Corps
Raymond
Hubert Jones
Velma Jones
Raymond Foley
Jackie
Wayne Jones
Earl Grubb
Edgar Fisher
Gene Sproul
Pete Carlton
Lee Sproul
Daron Wilson
U.S
7Th ST
U. S
PTA
Texas University
Patricia Cross
Henry Mings
Brewster County
Culberson- Hudspeth
Jeff Davis
D. H. Huffaker
Lawrence Hall
Kokernot Lodge
Girl Scouts of Alpine
L. A. Teplicek
John Bras
Junior C
Harold Spaar
Memphis, Tenn
H. E. Gates
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