Alpine Delegation Heads to Marfa for West Texas Chamber Meet
Alpine residents converge for the West Texas chamber of commerce district convention in Marfa with a morning session at 10 o clock and an open air barbecue at the Court House Square. The program includes Band concerts, speeches by H. Stord and B F Berkeley, two minute addresses, and a scenic drive for Bull Ross College students ending with a Marfa program and tour of Sul Ross College.
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Sul Ross
West Texas
C. of
First Cavalry
Court House Square
Bull Ross College
Alpine
Fort Davis
Marfa
Bis
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Rogram
Opera Hous
T. Paul Barron
Midland
W. TC. C
U. S. Cavalry
F. Marsh
H. Stord
Maria C. C
C. ¥. Whitehead
al Morhea
Francis Mitchell
Homer D. Wade
Hon. B. F. Berkeley
Amarillo
Amateur Cracksmen Fail In Howe Lumber Burglary Attempt
Hoboes suspected after amateur thieves pried at the Howe Lumber Company store in Alpine Texas using a Stilson wrench and blowtorch. They damaged the safe but opened it with acetylene torch and took a few dollars from the cash register. tracks were found the next morning. Local officials note Alpine has had few law violations in months.
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Howe Lumber Company
Leo Howell
Alpine
Texas
Violin and Piano Recital at Sul Ross August 16
Miss Loraine Boardman and Mrs. Mary Nevill Haynes perform a violin and piano recital at Sul Ross auditorium on Monday evening August 16 at 8 o'clock. The program offers a rare dedicated recital by the two musicians, with Alpine audiences already having heard them in the past. The public is invited to attend this college event.
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Loraine” Boardman
Mary Nevill Haynes
Sul Ross Auditorium
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce to issue Senators and Representatives list
The chamber of commerce is preparing a list of state Senators and Representatives. Fourteen copies will be printed and distributed early next week. To obtain a copy, applicants may contact Mrs. Hamilton at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hamilton
To Sink Another Test Well
J C Ransom of Portland Oregon and Key Oil Corporation report plans to drill another well on Green Valley holdings south of Alpine. Ransom says prospects are promising and drilling will begin soon after recent inspection of local holdings and facilities.
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J.C. Ransom
Portland
Oregon
Key Oil Corporation
Mr. Ran
Green Valley
Green Valley Corporation
Green Valley Immedity
Mr. Ransom
Artl
Jim P. Wilson
Alpine
Cowboys Camp Meeting in Skillman Grove Opens August 17
The thirty seventh annual Bloys Camp Meeting in Skillman Grove, 16 miles west of Fort Davis, opens August 17 and ends August 24, with four denominations and ranchmen forming the association. Dr. W J Boys, founder, led the notable event, now supported by ministers E J Porter, Clyde K Campbell, Colby D Hall, and R L Irving in a program of sermons and religious services. The site offers free camping, water, and lights, with careful guidance for visitors. The 1926 session ends with cross‑address by Dr. Gates of San Antonio.
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Bloys
Skillman Grove
W. J. Boys
D. D
Prise
Bloys Camp Meeting Association
Bloye
Fort Davis
Valentine
Davis Mountains
Sxteen
J. Porter
Washington, D. C
Clyde K. Campbell
Roswell, M
Colby D. Hall
Fort John Burma
Waxah
RL. Irving
Fort
Paisano Baptists
Gates
San Antonio
Annual Ranchmen Round Up at Sonora Aug 17 18
The second annual Ranch Roundup will be held at the Ranch Experiment Station in Sonora on August 17 and 18. Ranchers will hear educational lectures from A and M College representatives and other ranching authorities. The program promises entertainment features for visitors.
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Sonora
A. & M. College
Services At Baptist Church Sunday
Preaching will be offered at both morning and evening services led by Rev Horace N Cunningham from Beeville who is visiting the area A business meeting follows the morning service and all members are urged to attend Also scheduled is Sunday school at 945 and the B P U at the evening hour
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W. A. Harrell
Stet Sunday School
Walter Jackson
el Paso
Palsano
Marfa
The
Baptist Church
Horace N. Cunningham
Beeville
Robinson to Erect a Modern Store Building
A.B. Robinson awarded a contract to Howell Lumber Company for a hollow tile and concrete Robinson & Company store on south yon Fifth Street near the post office. The 60 by 80 foot structure will have a brick front with tile facings and be among the area’s most modern business buildings. Completion targets October 15 with work starting this week.
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A.B. Robinson
Howell Lumber Company
Yon Fifth Street
Robinson & Company
Robinson
Ralph and Cornering at Home in Carrizozo Report
Ralph and Cornering are noted at their Carrizozo home during a three week period with M. Bennett accompanying H. The fragmentary item mentions ongoing activities or visitation but lacks clear events or outcomes. Further readable context would clarify dates, roles, and the significance of the visit.
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Ralph and
Carrizozo
M. Bennett
Big Program at Sul Ross Wednesday Night
A large gathering is planned at Sul Ross College in San Angelo with a formal resolution endorsing the college at its current site. West Texas figures including Congressman Hudspeth, President Duggan, and Chamber Manager Wade will speak on expansion needs and state funding. The event includes on-site surveys and a 7:30 dinner, with the program at 8 o'clock in the college auditorium.
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West Texas
College Auditorium
Sal Ross College
Claude B. Hudspeth
Arthur P. Duggan
Homer D. Wade
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Fanization
Marta
Edge
Auto wreck near Alpine claims life of Rochelle
Four men riding in a Dodge touring left the Orient Railroad curve north of Alpine at 9 20 PM Monday. Rochelle 25 to 30 years old died Tuesday afternoon from crush injuries and internal trauma. Three other occupants were injured including Miss Callie Praytor who suffered a head cut, Lena Mae Scott slightly hurt, and Jack Crawford driving the car but uninjured. The accident occurred after the car veered off the road and rolled over an embankment.
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Fuck Rochelle
Marfa Barber
Orient Failroad
Alpine
Jack Crawford
Marfa
Alps
Crawford
Io ‘Nelle
Crawford War Pravenally
Callie Praytor
Rochelle
Lena Mae Scott
Vista
Turney Hospital
Finis K. Turney
J. Wright
Befor Rochelle
Bisbee
Arizona
W. Ake
South Africa
Alpine Cemetery
Marsh of
Rice tryers for sale in 8-tte ad
An old classified line announces rice tryers for sale by J. G. Leath with contact phone 299, noting an 8-tte listing.
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J. G. Leath
Alpine Public Schools Set to Open September 15
Alpine Public Schools will open for the new term on September 15 at 9 am. The board discussed sanitation repairs and transfers, approving a transfer fee to offset nonlocal pupils. The next year’s apportioned funding may be $12 unless a legislative appropriation increases it.
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Alpine
Alpine Independent
Focal Board
Aplta
Aline
Yahoo
Lease for Sale on 100,000 Acre Ranch
Lease for sale on a vast 100000 acre ranch noted as well improved with grass. The listing cites Jonn Young Land Co. as the agent or owner representative involved in the transaction.
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Jonn Young Land Co
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