Controversy over Balmorhea to Pecos shop move fuels local debate
A Fort Stockton Pioneer discussion warns the proposed relocation of division highway shops from Balmorhea toward Pecos risks upsetting both towns. The Pecos Enterprise notes charity efforts for Juliet Fowler Home in Dallas, and Balmorhea editor Pat Moran discusses local paper prospects. A large Eagle Pass dam project north of Eagle Pass has not filled with water, while district No. 1 Jeff Davis county records list most graduates as Texas natives.
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Division Highway
Balmorhea
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Port Stockton
Juliet Fowler
Dallas
Pecos Enterprise
Institut
Gus Rammage
Pat Moran
Pat
Elka
Itt
Eagle Plat
van Horn
Sierra
Alpine Census Shows Big Scholastic Increase in District
An Alpine Independent School District census reports 1001 residents, up 31 from last year, with most enumerated residents being Alpine locals. Census was conducted by M. P. Stover and described as one of the district's most complete counts. Fort Davis reports Katherine Walker burned in a gasoline fire at Balmornea after a spill while transferring fuel, with further property damage and a blanket wrap aiding her escape.
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Alpine Independent School District
Pralroad
Alpine
M. P
Fort Davis
Katherine Walker
Ec Kingston
Balmornea
Othe
W. L. Kingston
Lee Kingston
Miss Walker
Big Spring Plans for WICC Meet
Big Spring will host the West Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting May 11 12 and 15 with citizenship cooperation and invited officials from national authorities. The first W T Chamber beauty contest will crown a city promoting beautification with a silver trophy. Directors will elect an executive committee of fourteen and guests include Vice President John N Garner and William Green president of the American Federation of Labor.
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Big Spring
West Texas
Shemaker of Commerce
Ray Wilcox
West ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce
Cald Maury Hopkins
Jacsistan
Weststexa Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Chamber
West ‘Texas
Tnis
R. F
John N. Garner
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Marfa and Alpine Choirs Present Easter Cantata
The Marfa and Alpine choirs directed by Miss Mitchell performed the cantata Bastertide at First Methodist Church Sunday. The piece, a musical retelling of Christ’s trial, featured soloists Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Hord, Mr May, and Mr McGonagil with Skevinston as accompanist. A lighted cross adorned the stage.
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Marre
Alpine
Miss Mitchell
Daniel Protheroe
First Methodist Church
Christ
Mitchell
Van Horn Phone Building Planned by Alpine Owner
G. Smith of Alpine, owner of the telephone systems in Alpine and Van Horn, plans a modern two story reinforced concrete and hollow tile building in Van Horn to house the local exchange. The 25 by 60 foot structure will place the tire business on the second floor and supplies on the ground floor with an estimated cost near 5000 dollars. Construction to begin soon. Mr and Mrs Kokernot Jr and daughter Mary Ann, along with Miss Munro, go to San Antonio to visit Mr Kokernot's parents.
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G. Smith
Alpine
van Horn
Mra
Kokernot, Jr
Mary Ann
Possibility of Huge Storage Dam on Rio Grande Seen by Explorer
Explorer Dick Young, an engineer in the Rio Grande canyons, says a gigantic storage dam on the Rio Grande may be built soon. He heads with Edward Roos and Dana Abbey of San Antonio to survey San Patricio canyon for a 45 mile stretch. Recent boundary commission inspections and favorable dam reports fuel the venture despite perilous river canyons and past near drownings.
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Rio Grande
Rious
San Patricio Canyon
Young
Colonel Crimmins
San Antonio
U. & International Boundary Commission
Pat T
Interscholastic League Meet Fully Wide in District 17
Iran won the District 17 Interscholastic League meet, defeating El Paso High 8735 to 90. Marfa High took third with 83 points, Pecos fourth with 80, about 300 contestants from 20 schools competed, and Fort Davis and Fort Stockton posted lower scores. Visitors estimated around 600 in town for the Friday opening, with Saturday sunny at Jackson Field for field and track events.
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Iran
el Paso
Marfa
Hird
Pecos
Ani
Vas
Austin High
el Paso High
Iraan
Ysleta
Fort Stockton
Jackson Field
Araan
Marin
Yaleta
Sander
Wives of Siamese Twins Love Joined Husbands at Granada
Natavidad and Victoria Gordino, wives of Lucio and Simplico Gordino the only male joined twins, speak of their bond as they tour with the Sims Sisters vaudeville act. The twins and brides will perform with the Ex Lady feature at Granada Theatre in Manila on April 25, with matinee and night shows.
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Natavidad Gordino
Victoria
Lucio
Simplico Gordino
Manila
Granada Theatre
Inight
If and When rhetoric fuels tax battle over beer repeal
A letter decries the “If and When” phrase in repeal talk as bunk. It criticizes projected state revenue from ending prohibition and asks how bread for children can be funded while beer remains legal. The writer recalls harsher times when dads bought beer and children wore little clothing.
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U. S
Texas
Ded
Ares
Alpine Plane Crashes Into Hangar at Marfa
The Parks biplane bought by Arthur Sharp and Harold Byler of Alpine crashed into a hangar during a late Sunday approach at Marfa. Sharp piloted, with Byler and Ben Milam aboard. Authorities cited no landing lights and failure to see the hangar in time. All occupants were shaken but not seriously injured.
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Parks
Arthur Sharp
Harold Byler
Marfa
Sharp
Byler
Ben Milam
Tile Laying Demonstration Planned Next Tuesday
A tile laying demonstration for sub irrigated gardening will be held next Tuesday afternoon led by Miss Nette Schultz county extension agent on a lot near the A. P. Robinson home in North Alpine. The event is sponsored by the RFC and begins at two o clock with all interested invited to attend.
Last Week We See More Subscribers Pay Up
A few more have paid their subscriptions in the last days with banks extended. Acknowledgements include Mrs. R. S. Mangum Eagle Pass W. B. Campbell Houston Mrs. Luis Cerda Alpine N. Alison Dallas W. J. Matthews Alpine Guy B. Combs San Antonio Mrs. W. W. Turney El Paso.
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Mangum
Eagle Pass
W. B. Campbell
Houston
Luis Cerda
Alpine
N. Alison
Dallas
W. J. Matthews
Guy
Fruit crop destroyed by freeze hits Alpine area
A severe dust storm from the north followed by freezing temperatures devastated fruit crops in Alpine. Thermometers dropped to near 12 below, killing virtually all remaining fruit, with reports noting extensive ice on Friday and Saturday mornings and widespread destruction of apple trees in the Highland area.
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Wero
Tex Town
Highland
Kone
Alpine
Sul Ross earns top rank among teachers colleges
Sul Ross College again ranks with the nation’s best teachers colleges, earning an A1 rating from the American Association of Teachers Colleges. The report notes Sul Ross was on the accredited list without deficiencies last year and highlights faculty, equipment, and overall efficiency. Highlights from the Sul Ross Skyline include a PTA program on safeguarding child mental health led by Dr. Sampley, musical performances by Junior boys, cafeteria lunch reports showing gains in student weights, and Van Horn conference notes. Visitors included Mrs. Homer DeHart and Starr Sanford en route from Fort Humphreys to Fort Bliss, with travel to Bot Springs on the Rio Grande.
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Sul Ross
The
American Association of
United States
American Association of Teachers Colleges
Washington, D.C
Sampley
Sul Ross College
Ned
Suzanna
New
Mesdames Newman
Crawford
Engle
Voutes
Homer DeHart
Starr Sanford
R. B. Slight
Fort Humphreys
Virginia
el Paso
California
Program of Teaching Needy to Help Themselves Is Advocated for Alpine
Local activists push an educational program to teach needy Alpine residents, especially housewives, to live at home and become self-sufficient. The plan centers on canning sewing and home economics with demonstrations. Kleberg County case shows 70 percent of families aided by home demonstration clubs teaching two American and one Mexican family to apply self-help practices. Continued in the Better 4 H section.
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Red Cross
Kleberg
Nome
Home
Canning
Xieberg
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