Lobos Off for Tilt with Tech in Lubbock
The Sul Moss Lobos, weakened by eight lettermen, prepare to face Texas Tech at Lubbock tonight. Coach Graves led a 24 man squad from Ames for practice, with several new players showing promise though many lack experience. The probable starting lineup includes Greg Tipps Birchum Mouston Caraway Jed Tipps Rises War nnock Martin Thornhill Dale Barrow.
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Sul Moss Lobos
Texas Tech Matadors
Lubbock
B.C. Grives
Lablock
Graves
Ts Ax
Greg
B. Tipps
Birchum
Mouston
Caraway
Jed Tipps
Rises
Warnnock
Martin
Thornhill
Fort Davis Pupils Dominate District Interscholastic Meet
Fort Davis pupils won nine firsts totaling 167 points at the district Interscholastic meet held Friday and Saturday in Van Horn with Jeff Davis Culberson Presidio and Ispeth counties in competition. Robert Withers led as high point man with three firsts and a third in tennis and track earning Fort Davis honors that will advance to the regional meet at Sul Ross Alpine April 25.
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Fort Davis
van Horn
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Culberson
Ispeth
Robert Withers
Joe Meeks
Preston Fowlkes
Johnnie Fitzgerald
Lee Sproul
Clell Meeks
Marfa
FL Davis
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Apel
Stud
Fire alarm answer after oil blaze at East Alpine
Volunteer firefighters reported only smoke damage after an oil stove blaze at a residence in East Alpine on Wednesday morning. John H. Highsmith, a former Alpine resident and deputy sheriff under Sheriff Allen Walker years ago, died in Marfa last week of pneumonia. The item notes local memorials and Brewster County Centennial preparations while mentioning several regional moves and historical references.
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Harrison
East Alpine
John H. Highsmith
Alpine
Marfa
Mr. Highsmith
Allen Walker
Political Announcements for Democratic Primaries 1936
The Avalanche lists candidates subject to Democratic Primaries on July 25 1936. For District Attorney 83rd Judicial ALAN R. FRASER ALPINE B F HOWELL RANKIN HARRY V FISHER ALPINE. Sheriff Assessor and Collector County Treasurer GEORGE M BENSON AB SANDIFER Re election RC Raymond GARNETT. Commissioner Precinct 1 MATT SMITH JOHN D YOUNG. Commissioner Precinct 2 E E HOWARD ANJA WILSON. Commissioner Precinct No 3 EARL CLARK. Fees payable in advance to Precinct offices.
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Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
B. F. Howell
Rankin
Harry V. Fisher
George M. Benson
A.B. Sandifer
R.C
Raymond) Garnett
Matt Smith
John D. Young
E. E. Howard Anja Wilson
Earl Clark
Blanca Bank Closes Amid Depositor Payoff Plan
Stockholders at Sierra Blanes voted to close the bank and pay off depositors. The bank reportedly solvent at 100 percent, with depositors urged to withdraw all funds. John Odell and D B Thomas of Alpine won prizes at the Texas Theatre Bank Night event, $10 and $5 respectively. Judge Weatherby’s long tenure in Jeff Davis County noted from 1890 to 1914. Redford appointed deputy sheriff. Mrs. Redford relocated from Eldorado two years ago.
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Texas
John Odell
Thomas
Alpine
Texas Theatre Bank
Sano Jacob Pinkland Weatherby
Jeff Davis County
Weatherby
Bexar
Bandera County
Redford
Tom Redford
Eldorado
Plan Airway Marker for Fort Davis Auto Company Garage
A WPA worker proposed painting Fort Davis in large white letters on the roof of J. K. Miller's Fort Davis Auto Company garage with a north arrow to guide aircraft. Miller signed the permit, noting the surge in flying and the need for towns to be visible from the air.
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Fort Davis
J. K. Miller
Fort Davis Auto Company
WPA
Distie
Miller
Geologic features and elevations in Texas West region
The article catalogs high mountain and canyon landmarks in West Texas. Meyers Canyon near Terrell County hosts Camp Meyers, with pictographs and ruins from 1878 under Fort Davis command. Mitre Peak in Jeff Davis County rises 6100 feet near Alpine. Musquiz Canyon lies north of Marfa in the Puertito mountains and drains toward Paisano Creek.
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Meyer's Spring
Terrell
Alpine
Tippit Ranch
Presidio
Jeff Davis Counties
Marfa
Puerticitas Mountains
Paisano Creek
Musquiz Canyon and Nevill Spring in Brewster County
Shout 15 miles southeast of Alpine named for Miguel Musquiz who ran a 1864 ranch later raided by Apaches. In 1861 Lt Mayes and 17 men pursued Indians. all were killed except the Mexican guide. The Musquiz ranch became a stage stand in 1881 during water scarcity. Nearby Nevill Spring marks Ranger Captain Charles Nevill’s camp and a Fort Davis sub-post. Nine Points Mesa in Brewster County sits south of Santiago Peak with a syenite cap and cedar pinon cover. Nopal siding near Marfa lies on the railroad seven miles east.
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Miguel Musquiz
Mayes
Lower
Big Bend
Limpia Canyon
Musquiz Canyon
Musquiz Ranch
George Crosson
Lawrence Haley
Nevill
Brewster County
Marathon-Boquillas Road
Avery Canyon
Charles L. Nevill
Fort Davis
John L. Bullis
Santiago Peak
Dog Canyon
Mara
Villas Creek
Nopal
Presidio County
Marfa
Keep a Good Laxative Always in Your Home
An advertisement urges every family to keep Thedford's Black Draught laxative at home to prevent constipation and treat biliousness. A Belton Texas user, Mrs Perry Hicks, praises the product for 21 years of effective use. The ad notes 25 cent packages and endorses reliability for everyday needs. A separate notice announces sealed bids for city improvements due by May 7th.
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Thedford
Perry Hicks
Belton
Texas
Alpine City Bid Notice Seeks Contractors for Camp Westside Drilling
The City of Alpine invites bids for Camp Westside drilling with water tests and stain specs. Each bid must include a 10 percent bid check and a surety bond of bid plus 50 percent. Work starts within 10 days of letting and ends within 30 days with full compensation insurance and public liability carried. Mayor J. R. Moody signs the notice, City Secretary M. H. Moorman attests.
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Camp Westside
Alpine
R. Moody
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Ihifer
Pecos
Wo Grande
Thas
Reagan Camp
Jacob P,tonio
Jake
Bexar County
San Antonio
Horus
Han
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Las Dune & Bacehal
Natonie Rnumine
Texas Cen
G. W. Baines
Sells River Farm
Uncle Tom
Thia
Menard
Miler
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Marathon
Bos Grande
Sam Woolford
San Avionio Light
Wooled
Miller Farm
Free
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Matthew Caldwell
Gonvalen
Gonzales
Pual Revere
Patroniae the Home
Prin
la~ Jitas
Terlingua Creek
Grand Canyon
Santa Helena
Judiciarie
Iy Club
FE Roach
Conoco
MOET
van Bimok
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
M. H. Moorman
Uleyi
Gunter
Burke’s Food Store
First National Bank
L Kor
Oro
W. Baines
Nash
Atien
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