Alpine Citizens Urged to Tour Sul Ross College Plant
Alpine residents are urged to bring visitors to Sul Ross College this summer to tour the plant and Kokernot Lodge. H W Morelock emphasizes citizens should personally invite groups to boost long term attendance, with support from local chambers and clubs. George Wallace, Dallas county chairman, declares support for Governor Sterling in the runoff, criticizing Ferguson and urging Hunters' supporters to back Sterling to safeguard state integrity.
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Alpine
Sn Eller
H.W. Moretock
Sat
Tam
Chamber of Commerce
Lions
Rotary Clubs
Citien
Dallas
George ©. Wallace
Theunter For
Sterling
Wallace
Tom Hunter
Texas
Hunter
Ferguson
Ross
Oil paintings by Harry DeYoung at Kokernet Lodge exhibit
An exhibit of oil paintings by Harry Anthony DeYoung, part of his Fort Davis summer art colony, will be held at Kokernet Lodge today and tomorrow from 2 to 6 pm. Open to the public, sponsored by Lu Ross College and the Pine Club Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Anthony DeYoung
Fort Davis
Kokernet Lodge
Lu Ross College
Club
Women of
Pine
Townsend Wins 117-Vote Victory In 87th District Race
Official results from Val Verde Kinney Maverick and Brewster counties show E. E. Townsend of Alpine defeating J. Turney Terrell of Del Rio for representative by 117 votes. Townsend carried four of five counties with a total 2412 2529 to Terrell 2218.
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E. E. Townsend
Alpine
J. Turney Terrell
del Rio
Terrell
Townsend
Val Verde
Kinney
Maverick
Brewster
Local Shower Reported in Town Yesterday Morning
A brief shower fell yesterday in the immediate vicinity of the town. The rain came down briefly for a few minutes accompanied by some hail. Reports indicate the shower extended only five or six blocks around the town, with moisture noted in nearby areas.
Alpine Man's Mother Passes Away Sunday
M H Moorman city secretary returned from Cisco after being called Friday by illness and death of his mother Mrs J M Moor man who died Sunday afternoon in Cisco. Pioneer resident, husband preceded her in death. Body taken to home in German.
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M. H. Moorman
Cisco
J. M.moorman
Highland Hereford Breeders prepare for Big Bend youth visit
Final plans for roughly 125 club boys touring the Big Bend will be set at the Highland Hereford Breeders association semi annual meeting in Marfa. Dr. A J Hoffman says cars from Marfa and Alpine will shuttle boys from Balmorhea to the JEF ranch north of Fort Davis and to Bloys camp grounds for two nights of camping.
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Big Bend
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Marfa
A. J. Hoffman
Association
Dallas ‘Times-Herld
T. & P. Railroad
Balmorhen
Tuesay
Hishland Association
Alpine
Port Davis
Balmorhea
Jef Ranch
Fort Davis
Hoffman
Fort D. A. Russell
Oataria
Bloys
United States
Tejanas and Texans in New Mexico Politics
Republicans allegedly court Mexican residents in New Mexico to split votes for the national ticket. The piece notes resentment toward Texans by locals and cites Roosevelt as Democratic candidate. It also recalls J B Lazear’s death at 92 and links to Civil War era Academy figures including Jefferson Davis and Robert E Lee.
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New Mexico
Roosvelt
Tejana
Juata
J. B. Lazear
West Point Stuent
Miliary Academy
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Robert E. Lee
Winfield Scott
Lazear
George A. Custer
District Court Opens August Term With Largest Civil Docket
The August term of district court convenes on August 15 with the biggest civil docket in years. Petit jurors are summoned for the opening week. The grand jury will start work on day one, and a criminal case or two may be tried on bills returned. No other criminal cases are likely to be tried this term.
Legion Names New Officers in Brewster County Post
The American Legion in Alpe marks a year of service under Post Commander F C Duncan. Officers for 1933 include Le 1 Hopson as commander and Lee Kokernot as executive, with Joe Harmon praised for service. The post vows a more active year while stressing loyalty to law and duty.
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ML. L. Hopson
Rayt
American Legion
Alpe
F.C. Duncan
Marion
Brewster County
Ashington
Tnis
B. EF
Washington
Noted Preachers Deliver Inspirational Addresses at Encampment
Hundreds of visitors from West Texas and distant states attend the twelfth annual Palsano Baptist encampment begun Friday night. Leaders like Dr. George W. Truett and Dr. L. Yearby deliver sermons while Baylor's Dr. J. B. Tidwell leads Bible expositions. Large enrollments fill the grounds with strong attendance expected Sunday as the ten day session closes.
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West Texas
Palsano Baptist
George W.truett
First Baptist ‘Church of
el Paso
J.B. Tidwell
Baylor University
Young Peoples
Texas Livestock Values Rise and Market Outlook
Texas livestock values are up with cattle up to 6,127,000 head valued nearly 10 million dollars and hogs up 4 million, per John C. Burns of the Texas Livestock Marketing Association. He notes cattle gains of about 2.60 per head, for beef supply remains tight, and sheep numbers rising with Texas leading in production while grading and dairy beef competition stress quality.
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Texas
John C. Burns
Texas Livestock Marketing Association of
Fort Worth
Burns
United States
Wyomin Jo
Montana Hind
Old Timers Prepare for 43rd Bloys Camp Meeting
The Davis Mountains camp meeting heads into its 43rd session opening August 16 and running a week. Founded under an oak in 1889, the event draws a large crowd as folks return to faith and frugality, with a Sunday basket lunch and a June session that surprised many with its size. The Oak Grove setting, 6000 feet up, hosts speakers from four denominations, including Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists and Disciples, with noted locals from Jeff Davis County and Alpine.
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Cowboys
Davis Mountains
Catte
Oak Grove
Texas
Ter
Jeff Davis County
Marfa
Alpine
Pecos
Lake Brite
Joe Jackson
Pinley
Je Davis County
Oscar Medley
Bil] Jones
Big Means
Evans
McCutcheon
Smiths
Espys
Thompsons
Merrills
Skillman Grove
Y Corporation
Presbyterians
Metho
Talented Artist Jane Dudley to Perform at College
Miss Jane Dudley violinist will present a program in the college auditorium next Monday at 8 15 pm. The recital, part of a southwest tour, aids music appreciation. Admission is 50 cents and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Dudley
Dudley
Injured Man in Marathon Shooting Improving in Jail
Pat Rivers, jailed in Marathon on a charge of shooting a Black man and a Mexican woman, is said to be improving from a self inflicted wound to the lung after turning the gun on himself following the triple shooting. County physician Dr J Wright confirmed the update as jealousy is cited as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rivers
Marathon
J. Wright
Rivers
Benefit Show For Woman's Council at Granada Theatre
A benefit show is set for next Tuesday night at the Granada theatre to aid the Woman's council of the Presbyterian church. A homemade quilt will be awarded to the lucky ticket holder, with tickets sold by church ladies and the quilt displayed at Garnett Furniture company store.
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Granada Theatre
Woman's Council of the Presbyterian Church
Garnett Purniture Com ‘Pany’s
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Pergusons
Ster~ Hing
A. J. Lchunster
South Texas
Tom F. Hunter
Perenne
Chicago
Lubbock
Joe Graham
John Perkins
A. F. Robinson
W. van Pickle
A. L. Brantley
Harry V. Fisher
Jim P. Wilson
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Beverly Greenwood
A. E. Owens
A. M. Turney
Mae M. Ament
J. D. Jackson
Anja Wilson
Viva
District Courts
Legion
Trans-Pecos
Port Stockton
Son of Encamp
By Barry Lee
W. B. Bloys
Wild West
Dr. Bloys
Jesse W. Merril
Njured Negroes
Woman’s Council
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