Transfer of grades to Sul Ross debated by Alpine school board
The Alpine High School board discussed transferring the ninth through eleventh grades to the Sul Ross State Teachers College sub college as an economic measure. Plans are not finalized, but officials emphasize prioritizing student interests, building needs, and cost savings while seeking public input.
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Sul Ross
Alpine
Alpine Independent School
Sul Ross State
Alpine High School
Sul Ross State ‘Teachers College
Baseball Games With Hillbillies Are Postponed
The three Daniel Baker Hillbillies baseball games scheduled this week at home have been postponed to May to allow field improvements. Coach Graves said a practice game will be played Sunday afternoon against a local team in this section.
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Daniel Baker Hillbillies
Graves
Wilkes J
Tullex
Alpine All-Stars
Benefit Dance For Alpine Band By Lions Club
An Old Timers Dance is scheduled to raise funds for the Alpine band. The Lions Club sponsors the event, to be held tomorrow evening at the Holland hotel. The band is progressing toward a public concert and the affair is described as a community effort.
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Lions Club
Howse
Hous Ctab
Lions Et al
Holland Hotel
Tontigut
Ateo
Avril Rathon Mara 5 death notice in Marathon
Avril Rathon Mara 5 died at his residence in Marathon after a long decline. Born September 3, 1812 in Dand County, he lived in Prestla and Fort Devashen before settling in Mara. He married Mins Sie Dourand. several years ago he had been absent from the house and confined to it at times. He was visited by friends prior to his collapse and death, which occurred while companions spoke with him. Continued on page overtake
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Rathon
Mara 5
Marathon
Safet
Daeass
le Perle
Sam Antonio
Dineen
Dand County
Prestla County
Fort Devashen
Presdla Mount
Mara
Cen
Mins Sie Dourand
Tate
Hudspeth Endorses Murphy in 16th District Race
Hudspeth, long bedridden, declares support for B. E. Murphy of San Angelo for Congress, arguing Murphy is broader in scope than Thomason who would represent only El Paso. Thomason says he is not worried, recounting past clashes and stating his intention to campaign to voters.
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Comstock
R B. Hudspeth
Devil's River
B. E. Murphy
San Angelo
R. B. Thomason
Puso
Texas
Hudspeth
Uae Murphy
Thomaso
Thomason
EL Paso
R. J. Thomason
Claude B. Hudspeth
E. E
Pat”) Murphy
Congress
Murphy
Trustees Inspect County Schools Report Positive Condition
Headed by County Judge C P Wood the county school board inspected all schools this week. Areas visited included Terlingua, Big Bend, Mottnar’s, Johanna’s farm, Jan Bicente, Dugout and Persimmon Gap. Alpine members John Perking A Whitfield and Oscar Roberts joined. Perkins and Roberts returned Wednesday while Wood and Whitfield stayed for a few more days at Hot Springs.
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CP. Wood
Terlingua
Bie Bend
Mottnar's
Johanna's Farm
Jan Bicente
Dugout
Persimmon Gap
Alpine
John Perking
Torre
A. Whitfield
Oscar Roberts
Perkins
Roberts
Jndge Wood
Mr. Whitfield
Hot Springs
Park Hept outlook praised for future Davis Mountain park
At a Davis mountains park association meeting leaders including Satterwhite and Kayser pressed forward plans for a Davis Mountain state park. They urged legislative action at the January session to establish and fund parks, with McKittrick canyon and Palo Duro canyon also highlighted as major targets. Cooperation between Davis Mountain and McKittrick canyon supporters was emphasized as plans move to Page 4.
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Barry Seobee
Davis Mountains
Davis|ataln State Park Association
Yueo Siterwhite
Berkeley
BE. Thomason
el Paso
D. Jockson
Alpine
BW. Kayser
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
M. Jones
Fort Davis
the Park Association
W.N. Wilson
Marfa
Satterwhite
Odesse
Austin
Davis Mountain
Davis Mountain State Park
McKittrick Canyon
Guadalupe Mountains
Caddo Lake
East Texas
Palo Duro Canyon
Panhandle Country
Thomason
Kayser
Davis Mountain Park
Live eagle captured for Indians in New Mexico
In response to Miss Elizabeth Keefer's plea a live eagle captured in a trap by C Carmack and Barnest Barnett was brought in for sending to the Indians in New Mexico. Keefer will use the feathers for ceremonial headdresses, noting the eagle's scarcity complicates securing feathers.
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Elizabeth Keefer
New Mexico
C. @. Carmack
Kennedy Ranch
Extension of U S Highway 67 Approved
A Texas group won its bid to designate the Dallas to Presidio route as U S Highway 67 reaching the border at Presidio. Alpine and other towns joined the fight to secure federal designation, placing Alpine on two federal highways. Presidio County will receive 116000 in aid to build the Marin to Presidio road along the new route.
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U.S. Highwa 67 Extension Association
Presidio Sta
State Highway Commission
Austin
Dallas
Presidio
Alpine
Antonio
el Paso
Presidio County
Marin
Knights Templar Easter Service Impresses At Marfa
Alpine Commandery Knights Templar held an Easter service in Marfa at the Methodist Shore church with Rev Henderson preaching. A Marfa church choir delivered a delightful musical program and the church was beautifully decorated. Observers called it one of the outstanding services since the lodge organizing years ago with 20 to 30 Alpine men attending.
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Alpine
Knights Templar
Marfa
Hiderson
Highland Area
Local Firm Wins Van Horn Sewer Contract
The contract to install Van Horn's sewer system was awarded to McMurry Plumbing Company of Alpine. About a mile of mains will be laid. R A McMurry announced the project. T F Skevington of Alpine is in charge of construction for the company.
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van Horn
McMurry Plumbing Company of
Alpine
R. A. McMurry
T. F. Skevington
Alpine Man
Alpine Rotary Club Elects New Officers
G W Baines was elected president of the Alpine Rotary Club at yesterday’s noon meeting. Clay Holland was chosen vice president, Gentry was re elected Jary and Rev Buren Sparks and Felix McGaughy were named directors. L B Brarns retires as president.
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G. W. Baines
Alpine Rotary Club
Clay Holland
Gentry
Jary
Buren Sparks
Felix McGaughy
L. B. Brarns
Rain Reports Across Pig Area Towns and Ranches
Rain fell over a wide area with a slow four hour shower near Paradise Canyon. King Terry ranch south of Alpine reported near full cracks, Clark ranch south of town received about half an inch. Eastbound tourists on U S Highway 90 noted rain from here to Sanderson, with Melt water conditions. Alpine area saw good showers after midnight and again around noon.
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King Terry Ranch
Alpine
Clark Ranch
Trotan
Sanderson
Paradise
Anyon
El Paso Dominates District Meet In El Paso
El Paso wins the district meet with 60 points, Fort Stockton 47, Marfa 45. Top teams were Paso first, Fort Stockton second, Ysteta third. Notables: Warnock of Fort Stockton high point man. Sacra of El Paso won 100 yard dash with strong time, Sanders of Toranlo captured events in jumps, Pecos and Alpine participants noted. Marfa sent the largest squad with 32 entrants.
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Hora
Tey c
Liar Paso
Sanders
Tornnto
el Paso
Fort Stockton
Marfa
Paso
Seeond
Ysteta
Kin Tooka Tors Yatota
Rankin
EL Pa
Barstow Rat
Fockton
Glee
Pecos
Valentine
Traun
Sacra
HY Paso Warnock
Thomas
Ign Miteand Davis
McCamey
Tow
Hurdion Stark
el Paro Igh
Igh
hurdies—Blake
Yeleta Mie
el Paso High
Toranlo
Boutwell
Warnock
Ft. Stock
Gooden
Traan
Lundy
West
Alpine
Stack
Hord
Mura
Ft. Stockton
J Sacra
Alpine to Reveal Population in Coming Days
Afro MOM, Moorman, W. Viv. Jonking and F.¢. Potlit filed estimates for Alpine. Papers were sent to El Paso supervisor YH. Case announced that population figures for Alpine and other towns including Marfa Pecos would be released within the next few days, with local estimates ranging from 1500 to 2500 residents.
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Moorman
Are
W. Viv. Jonking
F.¢. Potlit
Alpine
el Paso
Case
Toe
Marfa
Alsine
Pecos
Atne
Churches Unite In Faster Easter Sunrise Service
Alpine churches joined for an Easter sunrise service held about three miles west of town at the usual canyon. Rev Turen Sparks led the Baptist portion and the Episcopal pastor reviewed the Passion stories from the four Gospels as congregants sang. Weather limited full execution, but the service drew a large local turnout and will be repeated annually.
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Alpine
Viet Canyon
Turen Sparks
Ted
Pastor Episcopal Church
Seven additions in revival at Alpine church
The pre Raster revival at Chelation church ended Sunday with seven additions to the Marfa church. Rev M A Mohler conducted the meeting with strong gospel preaching by Brother Bubler. Four additions were by baptism and a number of Marfa residents attended the service, praised by Rev Bridges for cooperation from Alpine churches and pastors.
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Warview
Lam
Brother Bubler
Bridges
Alpine
Lodge project at Kokernot Springs park designed for social hall
The contract for a lodge building at Kokernot Springs park near town was let to local contractors. The 48 by 60 foot structure will include a 48 by 24 foot social hall, two storerooms, showers and cloakrooms, and a native stone fireplace. Exterior walls mix stone and fancy stucco with steam heating. The project aims to beautify the park under Sts Row college supervision, with completion planned after material shortages are resolved.
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Kokernot Springs Park
Locat
H.W. Moretock
Sts Row College
Weston
Colotex Collin
Presia
Sul Row College
Morelock
Thomason Plans July Campaign Stop in Davis Mountains
Mayor Thomason announced a campaign stop in the Davis Mountains Park at noon. He hopes to outline his platform before the July election time, planning a speech supporting his candidacy. Mrs. Calvin St. Clary is visiting Milleraview relatives and attended a Coleman federation meeting earlier this week.
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Davis Mountains Park
Thomason
Electon
Calvin St. Clary
Milleraview
Federation
Coleman
Sul Ross Summer Recreational Program Deemed Big Attracti
Sul Ross College’s summer recreational program was praised as a top attraction for summer students at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon led by president H W Morelock. Morelock highlighted plans for a great summer term, noting other colleges seek Sul Ross as a model and that the program aims to boost ten term attendance.
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Sul Ross
Sul Ross College
H.W. Morelock
Chamber of Commerce
Morelock
Easton
West Texas
Texas
Sul
Mer
Mins Lutie Britt
ArItt
Buren Sparks
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Hillbillies
Angelo Man
Wchers
Saniaay
S. R. Lodge
Kokernot Park
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