Trans-Pecos ranch sales and local weather notes
Several hundred horses have recently been sold from the Casey ranch in the Trans-Pecos. Prices vary with some mares around 180 per head and higher offers on the notable Ranch. Balmorhea Lake opens May 1 with fishing permits cut to one dollar per day and guests may fish without charge. The Hudspeth County News records the death of W. W. Nichols, pioneer and Apache fighter, who helped early railroad construction and hunted for treasure. A wild wind storm at Balmorhea caused dust and business disruption, while local cat nurses fox cubs and a Fort Davis Dispatch report notes a bone discovery theory on a Bis ranch by Prude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Manch
Kent Country
Trans-Pecos
Balmorhes
Hudspeth County News
Prince of W. W
Uncle Nick) Nichols
West Texas
Nick
Senate
Mark Twain
Pecos
Alpine
Pat Moran
Modern Valley News
Balmorhea
Pat
Dorothy Scarborowzh
Dot
Fort Stockton
Jimmy Arsell
Will Rooney
Sixth Big Bend raid tied to Fort D A Ross troupe
A band of about fifteen men attempted to break into the Hernan tas ranch house at Loma Paloms ten miles east of Presidio. An elderly couple and a young girl were present when shots were exchanged. no one was hit and nothing was taken. The raid followed a prior theft of ranch supplies and comes amid a series of robberies linked to the removal troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Fort D. A. Ross
Marti
Marta
Brea
Hernantas
Loma Paloms
Presidio
Wasquiz Job Nearing End at Fort Davis Event
Fort Davis reports that the Wasquiz job is nearing completion with state workers and local participants preparing for a spring competition. Officials indicate an upcoming meeting this week to discuss remaining tasks and finalize arrangements at the Hats Creek area.
Mechanical cellon robot to wow Century of Progress crowds
Publicity notes a ten foot high transparent cellon robot that can eat cucumber salad and pork digest both while watched, sing by button press, plus fever machine and Thyraton Organ on display. Conoco program airs May 10 at 9 90 oclock on WFAA WOAT KOA stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carveth Wells
Continental OM Company
Radio Star
Wells
Conoco
WFAA
Dallas
WOAT
San Antonio
KOA
Denver
Davis Girl Honored By Baylor College
Muss Ai rey Miller of Fort Davis was elected to serve as one of the representatives of her class on the legislative assembly, controlling body of the student government association at Baylor college for Women here. Miss Miller, a freshman, also made the dean's honor roll and joined Beta Literary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Muss _Airey Miller
Fort Davis
Legislative Assembly
Baylor College
Miss Miller
Falso
Beta Literary Society
Aged Pioneer Grandma Lemons Dies in Tucson
Mrs J H Lemons known as Grandma Lemons dies April 21 in Tucson Arizona after living in Stephenville Uvalde Marathon Rocksprings and El Paso. She leaves seven children 28 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, reared grandsons J W and Maurice Speer and Jim Short and A P Allison. Funeral conducted by Baptist pastors with active and honorary pallbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lemons
Grandma Lemons
Priday
Tucson
Arizona
Arthur Lemons
John Henry Lemons
Pt. Stockton
Marahon
el Paso
J. W
Maurice Speer
Jim Short
A. P. Allison
Rocksprings
Buren’ Sparss
Lloyd Miller
W. W. Crawford
Dickson
John Reln- Inoger
Frank Wedin
Zenas Deel
Allie Davis
R. H. Crawford
J. H. Hargus
Earl Clark
Geo. Morris
R.W. Bourland
Ra Harris
Adl Young
Ed Shirley
M. H. Jones
Joe Granger
Poppy Day Observed May 27 By Big Bend Unit
Elvie Pale announces Poppy Day events in Reeves County with World War dead remembrance. Volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute Memorial poppies made by disabled veterans, no price set, contributions fund relief for disabled veterans and families locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rewster County
Elvie Pale
Big Bend
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hospital
Fort Davis highway plan to Mount Locke observatory
Fort Davis reports that the legislature approved black topping a highway from Fort Davis to Mount Locke summit for the Mount Locke observatory. The plan includes a mile and a half of road from the scenic drive to the summit, contingent on university regents accepting Mount Locke for the observatory. A donor, Mrs Violet Locke Melver of Concord NH, gifted land for the observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Mount Locke
McDonald Observatory
University
Violet Locke Melver
Concord
New Hampshire
Piattop Mountain
G. 8. Locke
Walter W. Niles
Locke
MeIver
Fowlkes Hill
Mever
Warren D. Bloys
Chamber of Com
R. G. White
White
Davis Mountains
Limpia Canyon
Lowing
Bloys
Austin
Legion Meeting Sunday at 2 in Alpine
Members of American Legion and all ex-service men of Brewster county are urged to attend a special Big Bend Fest No 19 meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Trans-Pecos Abstract Company offices Holland hotel building Alpine. Unemployment issues affecting veterans to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton
Brewster County
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Holland
Alpine
Townsend Began To Vote For Beer Bill
Representative E. B. Townsend of Alpine said he would support the beer bill, citing overwhelming district sentiment and stating he represents his people, not his personal views. He asked pub party to share his stand after receiving many letters and telegrams. Senator Regan of Pecos also voted for the beer bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Townsend
Alpine
Townsend
Regan
Pecos
Illustrated Lecture Friday for Local Church Fundraiser
A talk titled illustrated lecture will be given Friday to raise funds for the local church. Admission is 18 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. All money collected will be donated to the church.
McElroy Freed by El Paso Jury in Dance Incident Case
Rebert McElroy, known locally as a former Toya and Anselty figure, was acquitted in the 34th district court, El Paso, after a five hour jury deliberation. He claimed self defense relating to an incident that allegedly involved Gladdis Donaldson at a Kent dance several weeks prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebert McElroy
Ran
Toya
McElroy
Anselty
el Paso
Gladdis Donaldson
Kent
Fine Reports Given at Church Meeting
The district conference of the Methodist church in El Paso reported growing churches and strong finances. Alpine delegates described an enthusiastic meeting and chose five delegates, including T. A. Beard, to attend the annual conference at Carlsbad on October 19. The conference adopted resolutions opposing repeal or modification of the 38th amendment. Alpine attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whiteside, Mrs. J. W. Shepperd, and Rev. R. P. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
el Paso
Gates
Alpine
T. A. Beard
Carlsbad
Alpine Church
Beard
Roy Whiteside
J. W. Shepperd
R. P. Davis
Marathon Residents Build Community Center Historic Tale
Residents of Marathon recall early town life from Fort Pena era to the 1880s. They describe settlement, railroad arrival, and the first adobe schoolhouse on the public square funded by local families and cowboys. The school served education, church services, weddings, dances, and elections, shaping community identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Fort Penn Colorado
Pena
B. Shepherd
Fort Pena
Colorado
L. G. Landall
Death claims Texas pioneer Tom W. Palmer
Tom W. Palmer aged 1 died at the home of his sister in law Mrs Allen Palmer on West College Avenue early yesterday after about two months illness. He arrived from Missouri about 1875, settled near Crockett, later ranching, then moved here twelve years ago. Brother of frontier figure Uncle Allen Palmer, he was respected as a good citizen. Funeral services scheduled for 3 PM at the Methodist church with Rev. R F Davis presiding. Interment in Fin Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom W. Palmer
Allen Palmer
West College Ave
Tom
Missouri
Crockett
Palmer
Texas
Ife
West
Methodist
R. F. Davis
Fim Grove Cemetery
Quarrel Ends in Shooting in Mexican Town Area
Marselo Alarcon was shot in the wrist near the Methodist mission in the Mexican section of town during an evening quarrel. Lino Robledo faced charges for the shooting after a brawl between the two Mexicans led to Robledo's arrest and a $500 bond set in Justice Patterson's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marselo Alarcon
Lino Robledo
Splaniek
Twas
Aber Pital
Bulal
Robledo
Patterson
Response Slow In Subscription Renewals Drive
The Avalanche reports a slow response to renewal requests with many subscriptions in arrears. Readers urged to improve their standing at once. Thanks extended to renewals since last week: E. Seachrest Washington Pa. G. B. Crawford Alpine. Charles Green Marathon. E. R. Cox Alpine. D. M. McEachern Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
E. Seachrest
Washington
G. B. Crawford
Alpine
Charles Green
Marathon
E. R. Cox
D. M. McEachern
Census Bureau Seeks Texas Vital Statistics Cards
The Census Bureau requests Texas families to complete a vital statistics card for births and deaths in the past year. The bureau notes these data affect property rights and other matters and is testing whether Texas can be included in federal registration. Families are urged to return the card even if events are already on record so a verification check can be made.
Deserting husband admits taking coal ration for family
Elias Korph of Cincinnati confessed to taking the coal allowance rationed for his family as he deserted his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Korph
Cincinnati
Scientists Favor Mount Locke Over Spring Mountain for McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis reports two scientists from Williams Bay Wisconsin Prof Van Biesbrock and Pred Cranbunt favor Mount Locke north of Fort Davis as the site for the McDonald Observatory due to accessibility. They note Mount Locke at 6600 feet and proximity to Davis Mountains State Park Highway, with a proposed topography suitable for housing astronomers and library facilities linking UT and University of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Astronomcal Observatory
Fort
Fort Davis
van Biesbroch
Pred Cranbunt
Williams Bay
Wis
Blesbrocek
Mount Locke
Tin Mountain
Spring Mountain
Mt. Locke
Spring ‘Mountain
New
Davis Mountains Stave Park
Port Davis
Observatory
Mani Sted
McDonald
Univerity of Texas
University of Lenge
Oloventory
McDonald Observator
Alpine High honor roll for six weeks announced
Alpine High School lists top students by class year for the recent term. Seniors include Allene Mastin and David Major, with Allene Martin as salutatorian. Four highest averages are David Major, Allene Martin, Marguerite Scales, and Dorothy Ann Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School
Allene Mastin
David Ma
Sul Ross Athletes Head to California Gold Fields
Four Lobo football players Robinson Artie Connally Blondie Williams and Abie Mitchell left last week for California to work in the gold fields and return for fall training camp. The youths departed with urgency amid the lure of gold and expect to remain through the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sui Ross
California
Lobo
Fine Robinson
Artie Connally
Blondie ‘Williams
Abie Mitchell
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Prude
Bis Ranch
Limpla Canyon
Ort Davis
Bargg
Wasquiz
Peta
Ats Caryen
Tang
Wil
Diel
Ody
Pioneer Woman
Ariona
Old Home
Will Payne
Observ'try
Bill
Black Top Road
Ft. Davis
Kingsley
Legion Meeting
Beer
FI Paso
Uncle Tom" Palmer
Census Bureau
Texas Statistics
Davis
SUL Ross
Gold Fields
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