County Board Sets Property Values in Brewster County
County commissioners completed two day session setting taxation values for north and south Brewster zones. Personal stock and land categories listed with 25.00 and 2.00 to 5.00 per unit, while election returns from last week showed new trustees and school officials. Bids for Kokernot Park road work were rejected and will be re-advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Marathon
John Perkins
J. A. Whitfield
Oscar Roberts
W. W. Crawford
H. 8.Smith
M. Hulings
Revival meeting at Alpine Christian church progresses
Rev M A Ihler conducts pre Easter revival with cooperative support from Alpine churches including Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist. Attendance rises each night with Sunday crowd overflowing. Two transfers and one baptism recorded. Rev Joseph Keevil from Marfa brings visitors. Closing night Sunday with Easter Sunday decision day for many in Sunday school. Communion at 11:00 urged. public invited to remain in closing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A Ihler
Christian Church
L. W. Bridges
Alpine
Joseph Keevil
Marfa
Alpine Man Hurt When Auto Falls Into Deep Ditch
Williams Hatcher was painfully injured when an automobile carrying Mrs Hatcher and York Wilburn crashed through the guard of a bridge near Lover's Rock and fell into the deep arroyo after the driver fell asleep at a bad curve. Hatcher was unconscious briefly but not believed seriously hurt. others suffered lesser injuries.
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Williams Hatcher
Mra. Hatcher
York Wilburn
Lover's Rock
Ishway
Marts
Chautangrs
Bkie
Hatcher
Wilburn
Fort Davis Park Meeting Set in Alpine April 28
Dr H M Jones of Fort Davis calls a Davis Mountain State Park Association meeting in Alpine at 11 o clock on Wednesday April 28 to discuss matters related to the proposed state park in the Davis mountains. Fourteen counties are represented in the association.
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Fort Davis
H. M. Jones
Davis Mountain State Park
Alpine
Tate Park
Davis Mountains
Editor Receives Unique Desk Souvenir From Marble Mount Mine
The Avalanche editor acknowledges receipt of a jade ash tray carved from black marble quarries at Marble Mount. The gift includes a cigar and cigarettes, appreciated though consumed, and is presented by Mr. P. D. Coulson, superintendent of Marble Mount.
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Avalanche
P. D. Coulson
Breeder Feeder Movement Expands Across 46 Texas Counties
The Breeder Feeder Association led by Frank P. Rolland reports growth to 46 Texas counties with 43,000 head of stock fed for market. Purchasers at recent sales show rising interest as records are kept for calves sold last year. Information from Mottane and Holman highlights upcoming campaigns to promote feeding Texas calves, with data from Fort Worth Fat Stock Show guiding efforts.
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Dallas
Fortats
Holland
Toran
Mottane
Texas
Enna Acres
Arthur Alent Monten
Holman
A. Mein
Fort Worth
Alpine chamber to plan housing and entertainment for summer students
Alpine residents discuss plans for summer housing shortages and entertainment for students at a Monday chamber meeting in Incheon. Colles apartments and new cottages are expected to ease housing, while a social event is planned as a courtesy to guests. meeting set for 12 80 p.m. at the Holland hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Rose
Chamber of Commerce
Incheon
Cording
Colles
Alpine
Rain Range Brings Relief Across Highland Country
Rain last Saturday swept the Highland country from the Brown ranch south of town to as far south as the Rio Grande. Tanks filled, creeks ran, and cattle ranges received relief after long feed stress. Rain extended toward Valentine and north of Marfa, with widespread benefits reported.
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Brown Ranch
Rio Grande
Troop 41 and 48 Seek Control of Canada Theatre
A fragmentary note from Scout troops mentions a bid to manage the Canada Theatre. It references Beell, Troop 48, and A.D. HM, Troop 41, indicating a joint request or council discussion held last week. No clear outcome or detailed actions are provided.
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Canada Theatre
Beell
A.D. HM
Alpine School building laborer dies after fall
Tebudo Mireles a 26 year old Mexican laborer on the Sal Ross Library building in Alpine died yesterday after a fall during construction. Doctors Wright Jeter and Eaton operated at Turney hospital. Mireles unmarried, living with his mother. Major named as Alpine schools head. Head of Groesbeck may take job. board re elected teachers and will decide high school staff later.
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S. Major
Tebudo Mireles
Sal Rossibrary
Inaries
J. E. Wright
DM. Major
Rroesbeek
Wisconsin
Alpine
Major
Groesbeck
Head
Major St
Loco work begins in Highlands on cattle and horse experiment
After a meeting in Alpine with prominent High and territory cowmen, Dr A B Conner and Dr H Schmidt selected a site on Ferravon Parker property on Fort Davis highway two miles north of Alpine for a long term experimental range project. Ernest Gibbens notes weeds will feed cattle and horses and Dr Matthews will lead field work funded by a state appropriation. Local ranchers praised for cooperation and facilities offered.
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Alpine
Highand Territory
A. B. Conner
Texas
de. H. Schmidt
J M. Jones
Mat
Ferravon & Parker
Alpine Cattle
Fort Davis Highwashout
Ernest Gibbens
Gibbens
Matthews
Perdue University
Conner
Arkansas furniture employer detects fire by sense of smell
J Pickering, a furniture store employer, was warned of a fire in the repair shop by his keen sense of smell. He searched futilely to locate the blaze and, with two senses exhausted, declared a third touch found the seat of his overalls in flames.
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Arkansas Uitt
J. Pickering
Pickering
Designate US 67 urged as federal route link
A delegation from communities along the US 67 corridor from Dallas to Presidio plans to travel to Austin next Wednesday to urge the state highway commission to designate the road as a federal route to the United States. The meeting in San Angelo drew nearly 100 delegates and Mexican attendees, with pledges of road improvements across 18 counties and talks of extending to Chihuahua City. Local chambers note the route already links Dallas to the border at Presidio and serves as a key connector with Mexico's system.
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Dalla
Presidio
Austin
United States
AF Robeson
Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Eo Lot
Mexico
Robinson
Dallas
Chihuahua City
Avalanche newspaper page hints 1900s relics and local notices
An old Alpine Avalanche page fragment describes relics from 1900 era, ads for Corsets by Mitchell-Gillett, local elections candidates, and sports notes on Alpine baseball. It mentions the American Lady corset ad, editorial urging praise for a summer session, and county offices candidates. The fragment notes a complete back catalog at Sul Ross College museum.
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Mitchell-Gillett Company
Eaders
Alpine
el Paso Baseball Club
Clay Holland
Felix McGaughy
A. M. Turney
J. W. Phelps
Sessor
J. A. Walton
W. Mr. Lease
J. ©. Brooke
Brooke
el Paso
D. D. York
Joe Moss
Pletcher
W. 1
Phelps
H. Sf. Smith
Methodist Church
H. ©. Bass
W. B. Bloys
Presley
Sul Ross College
Mexican Kidnappers Hold Man Spends Night in Alpine
E Briatow, a man held for several days by a Mexican gang seeking ransom, spent Tuesday night in Alpine and left on the Santa Fe train with his son and a San Angelo reporter. He described harrowing experiences in Mexico and plans to return home after arranging further mining proof. He may seek an escort of five oldiers when returning, if possible.
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San Ihe
E. Briatow
Wednaday
Santa Fe
San Angelo
Mr. MiIstow
Wife of
Mexico
Fyoldiere
Sul Ross Lobos Open Baseball Season At Home
Sul Ross plans to open the local baseball season next Thursday against Daniel Baker Mendchii es from Wood. The Lobos enter AWA honors in baseball and face the Bullies in two conference games on Jackson Field. Admission will be free. The field is in prime condition and West Texas fans are urged to attend. Star players Connally and Connally are expected to headline the opening, with the team aiming to gain respect in the TL A. A and support from Alpine fans. Real first class cameras are promised to the fans.
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Sul Ross
West Texas
Chic Connally
Big Asveball
Bekewere
Red Connally
Grawant
TT A. A
Presbyterians In District Meeting Here This Week
El Paso Presbytery and Presbyterial society convened this week at Alpine Presbyterian Church with pastors including J B Congdon Becker Finley Shelton Rendon Irving Merrell Metcalfe Robison Medfllan and others. Attendees from El Paso Ft Davis Marfa Wink and Panderson and wives attended as officials discussed whether women may serve as elders or be ordained ministers with the El Paso Presbytery voting in favor. Continued on last page.
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el Paso
Presbyteria
Alpine Prep Heads for Record School Meet Attendance
Expect 1000 visitors at the Alpine school meet with 11 years of athletes, 14 counties sending entries, and Jackson Field in good condition for track and field events. Alpine tennis results show Temple Pouncey advancing as locals from El Paso and Raw teams falter. near rivalry notes and crowd pressures fill the scene as Out-of-town contestants arrive for the district meet.
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Dalpine
Fane
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross College
Ndine
Jackson Field
Alpine
EL Paso
Temple Pouncey
Knarty
Mts
Raw
Rankin
Tereford Men Name Officers For Year
Teref ord Hereford Breeders elect Juda W Roget as president and W A Daugherty Alpine as first vice president McFarland Marta as second vice president and secretary treasurer for six years, officers re elected despite changes The group plans a fall sale with Highland Fair in October under the Texas Hereford Breeders association with many members present at the meeting including W W Bogel Marta Daugherty McFarland Marfa Mitchell Marta Terrell Smith Ft Davis and Judge J W Merrill Pt Davis.
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Juda W. W. Roget
W. A. Daugherty
Alpine
acela+ nation
Texas
W. W. Boge
Marta
E. McFarsland
Marfa
FA. Mitchell
Mare Fa
R. L. Mitchell
Terrell Smith
Ft. Davis
Kenneth Smith
F.C. Mollard
John’ Gist
Odessa
Messrs
Wade and
Royeld
Lympia
J. W. Merill
Pt. Davis
Yde Ruttelll
Hovey
Texas Hereford Breeders Association
Istow
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EV. Buhler
Wintton
C. 6
Holland Hotel
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Valentine
Ialeiseee Gees
Highlands
US 67
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Bronk
Tomer W. Behl
Dent
Athens
Lone Stacy Foe
Thal
The
Daniel Baker
Presbyterians
Gies Fonbley
Cline
Iris
Tereford
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