Paisano Encampment Extends Paying Program At Ninth Session
The ninth Paisano encampment closed last Sunday with over 7000 subscribed after Dr J E Gates appealed for funds to aid the Lord. About 7500 was raised, leaving 200 short of 7500, to fund next year’s expenses estimated at 10000 to 15000. Improvements include a sewer system, showers, roads, a lodge at the entrance, and enhanced lighting with a link to the Central Power and Light grid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano
J. E. Gates
San Antonio
Gates
H. L. Kobernot
Treasuer
Com
Alpin
Alpine Ford Agency Sold to T. Barker
The Alpine Motor Company, Ford dealers, was sold to T. Barker effective August 1. George B. Pace of Fort Stockton, former owner of the Alpine business and of the Marfa Ford agency, sold both establishments to W. A. Rotan and associates so he could focus on his Fort Stockton Ford agency and other interests. Barker is the son of ex Sheriff D. S. Barker. No personnel changes expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Motor Company
Ford Dealers
T. Barker
George’ B. Pace
Fort Stockton
Camer Brothers
Ford Agency
Marfa
W. A. Rotan and Associates
Pace
Barker
Pecos County
Alpine
Monda
Rattler Bite Fatal to Davis Girl
Fort Davis August 9. The nine year old daughter of Cruz McGuire was bitten by a rattler while chasing birds. Local anti venom stock sold out so serum was sent for from Alpine. Dr H M Jones and Dr J B Wright rushed to the scene and the girl died next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Cruz McGuire
J. W. Babytown
al Dine
H. M. Jones
Alpine
J. B. Wright
King Ranch
Work Begins Remodeling Old North Alpine School Building
Work has started on the old North Alpine school building. Two additional fire escapes will be installed and existing ones made accessible by adding doors. The project aims for timely completion before the new school opening.
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North Alpine
F. B
School Ie
Ew High School
West College Avenue
District Court To Convene Monday For Record Civil Docket
The August term of district court will convene next Monday with a large civil docket and few criminal cases. Many civil actions from prior terms remain, including trespass to try title, contract, and injunction matters, plus several divorce filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing
Alice M. McParland
Mary Garnett
G.A. Bless
M. Marqueg
Eva M. Evans
J. H. Locks
M. D. Boatright
W. E. Rock
B. A. Chaffin
Industrial Acceptance Corporation
Morris
Citizens State Bank
Greenville
Texas
Pecos Abst. Co
J. P. Byers
Lizzie G. Lucas
Mra
Alice ‘Ares
Mrs. J. C. Bird
King Terry
Western Play Season Closes With The Romance Of The Large Ranch
The Little Theater ends its summer season with The Romance of the Large Ranch a Western production directed by Rowatyne Tiger Stuieor of Fort Worth. The play features a two room setting the Lazy D ranch house with Mexican art curios and Western props and a cast led by Marilou Drury Terry Redmond Samantha Green Doc Marshall and others in an entertaining tale of ranch life and a crook city man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Theater
iRowatyne Tiger Stuieor
Fort Worth
Marilou Drury
Blanche Cotter
Terry Redmond
Harold Sims
Samantha Green
Leo Howell
Doc’ Marshall
Ouis'Starns
Tex
Moody weighs veto on building program extensions
Reading the papers, it was learned yesterday that Governor Moody is taking decisive action. Tomorrow's dispatches may reveal whether he approves the oss program or vetoes most building appropriations. Hopes run high that many allocations will stand.
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Moody
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Growth Highlighted at District Meet
Officials of Fidelity Union Life Insurance of Dallas praised rapid growth at a Monday banquet at the Holland hotel attended by 40 of 50 district policyholders. The meeting covered progress since organization and noted 14 million dollars of new policies since 1928 with a goal of 20 million by next year. Local and regional leaders from Marfa Fort Davis and Alpine attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Union Life Insurance Company of
Dallas
Holland Hotel
Ding
T. ¢. Browne
Earl B. Smyth
H. L. Kokernot
E. F. White
Fidelity Union Life Insurance
Lolity Union Casualt Dallas
Collins
Prom
Fare Heatment
Baylor
La Mode Announces Fall Style Week at Mojave Theatre
La Mode presents Fall Style Week featuring a full display of new fashions and a style show at Mojave Theatre. The event highlights outfits for the season and aims to attract young women with dresses coats and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Mode
L Mode
Mojave Theatre
Santa Fe Alpine Presidio line let to Kansas City firm
Contract for the Alpine to Presidio segment of the Santa Fe railroad linking the Orient system with Mexico was unofficially reported awarded to List Construction Co of Kansas City. Work starts before September with grading sub contract to Andrews and Davis of Dallas. right of way still under negotiation, contract subject to securing additional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Alpine-Presidio
Santa Fe
Orient
United States
Mexico
List Construction Company
Kansas City
List
Chicago
Presidio
South Rm Pacific Ile
Alpine
Pals
Ano
Patsano
Pats
Oward
T. A. Blair
Camps ii
Theontract
A. F. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Robinson
Ben Nest
City launches paving project covering fifty blocks
City commission orders a major paving and improvement program for about fifty blocks. The plan widens existing 18 foot pavement to 40 to 45 feet on College avenue Fifth Sixth Seventh and Eighth streets and Holland avenue. New curbing and street widening extend along several routes including North Ham and Avenue A with multiple blocks scheduled for asphalt surfacing soon.
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College Avenue
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Holland Avenue
Eleventh Street
D Avenue
Acting Mayor Sets Fines in Traffic Crackdown
Acting mayor J B Starns imposed ten dollar fines on two speeders, with a new city ordinance eliminating court costs and making fines the sole penalty. These were the first hearings since the traffic crackdown began a few weeks ago, bringing total fines to seven or eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Starns
Degrees Granted at S. R. College Commencement
The Stephen F. Austin Teachers College Nacogdoches will hold its commencement in the college auditorium on August 28. Dr A W Birdwell will deliver the principal address and Dr H W Morelock will confer certificates and awards to about 400 students. No baccalaureate services.
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A. W. Birdwell
Stephen F.austin Teachers College
Nacog
Jdodhes
H. W. Morelock
Sul
Bloys Camp Meeting Opens At Skillman Grove
Fort Davis reports the fortieth annual Bloys Camp meeting at Skillman Grove runs August 13 to 20 with new cottages full water and lights provided. Dr R L Irving and helpers polish plans as Alpine and Brewster county residents bring families to welcome officials preachers from multiple denominations will speak. A brief rain event touched Alpine with about one fifth inch. rainfall across the area varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Skillman Grove
Bloys
R. L. Irving
Trving
Brewster County
I. E. Gates
San Antonio
Skillman
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Rattler
Davis
Little Theatre
NEW Life Insurance Company
Santa Fe Gap
S. R. College
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