Paisano Encampment closes seventh annual session record crowd
Paisano Baptist Encampment ends its seventh annual session with the largest crowd in history. More than 1300 attendees with hundreds dining at the pavilion. Rev Buren Sparks introduced pioneer ex peace officers including John Young Captain J B ex Texas Ranger Sam Sparks state treasurer. Dr Gates called the session greatest in encampment history. About 5000 was pledged in a free will offering to support future work. Fort Davis plans set for the ninth Bloys Campmeeting Association opening at Skillman Grove next Wednesday August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano Baptist
Ing
Buren Sparks
Baptist
Alpine
Sparks
John Young
J. B
Texas Ranger
Texas
Sam Sparks
Bell County
L. R. Millican
Gates
Big Bend
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Bloys Campmeeting Association
Skillman Grove
Brewster Demos Name Delegates To Conventions
Delegates to the Texas state convention gather in Dallas on September 11 binding to the unit rule. Delegates include J. D. Jackson and A. M. Turney among others, with selections spanning state senate and judicial districts. The Brewster Democratic group endorses Governor Moody’s administration and pledges support for his new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Moody
Avalanche
J. D. Jackson
Moody
Dallas
Benjamin F. Berkeley
A. M. Turney
John Perkins
H. V. Fisher
Jim P. Wilson
W. W. Jenkins
Mia
W. D. Burcham
L. F. Buttrill
W. F. Hudman
Clay Holland
Votan
W. H. Terry
J. P. Wilson
C. D. Wood
J. E. Fuller
Justic
J. M. Pouncey
Wilton Youngblood
Supreme Court
Earl Clark
A.m.turney
J. W. Frazer
August term district court docket heads list of civil cases
Civil cases predominate as the district court convenes next Monday for the regular August term. Numerous trespass to title actions appear among the docket with several divorce and other civil matters carried over from the last term. Criminal docket includes theft, assault and murder cases transferred from Crockett county and a transportation of intoxicating liquor charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wolcott
Crockett County
Guadalupe Mata
Leandro Fierro
R. W. Cone
Antonio Orduna
Luis Espinosa
Talmadge Clements
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Big Bend Convention at Fort Davis
Fort Davis hosts the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Big Bend convention with Col. John Perkin presiding. A noon barbecue fed several hundred, followed by tours to Top City and Bird’s Orchard. A motorcade from Cat canyon and McKittrick Canyon arrived with up to sixty people, including Governor Moody.
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Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
West Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Theous
Abs
Cat Bad Caverns
McKittrick Canyon
Moody
Canyon
Fthouse
4. P. Weatherby
C. M. Caldwell
Abite
B. M. Whitaker
W. E. Bogle
Marfa
Bourl
Bogle
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross College
R. L. Irving
Scenic Highway Through Davis Mountains Aims For Fast Start
Hon. D. E. Colp of the State Parks Board visited for a chamber luncheon and said a scenic highway through the Davis Mountains could be built soon. Engineers will review the proposed route in days and the plan shifts from a single state ark to several small parks along the corridor. The project is valued at about a million dollars yearly for the region as tourism grows.
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Davis Mountains
D. E. Colp
State Parks Board
Colp
Chamber of Commerce
Berkeley
Heavy Rains Hit Eastern Brewster County Area
A heavy rain washed out and delayed Southern Pacific trains for hours in Brewster County on Wednesday. Three inches fell between Marathon and Sanderson with washouts between Tesnas and Sanderson. Alpine and Hovey country reports show near an inch to over an inch. Moisture should benefit ranges, which are already in good shape after recent rains.
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Brewster County
Marathon
Sanderson
Tesnas
This
Hovey
Imediate
Alpine
C P L Expands Alpine Marfa Plant Equipment
The Central Power and Light Company is installing new equipment in Alpine and Marfa as part of growth plans. A new Marfa plant installation accelerates work to improve service through the Marfa Alpine transmission line, targeting better reliability for both towns over the next three to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Alpine
Marfa
Alpine and Pecos County Officials Discuss Highway Plans
Mr Colp urged acquisition of a ten mile right of way on the Mexico Border Highway in Pecos County and noted efforts to designate Alpine Fort Stockton as a state highway. He also urged Alpine park sites while C A Broome of San Angelo stressed future park land for growth. Delegates from San Antonio Austin and other cities attended the luncheon with announcements on the West Texas Chamber of Commerce motorcade.
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Colp
Mexico
Pecos County
Alpine
Fort Stockton
C. A. Broome
City Park Commission
San Angelo
F. R. Senor
Sheldon
Forward Southwest Magazine
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Big 100000 Apartment Building Under Construction
Ground broken for a 52 two room apartment project on College Hill in Alpine by George W. Kercher. Ware Ramey Construction Company of El Paso holds the contract with Evan J. Wood as labor contractor and McMurry Plumbing Company Alpine to install plumbing. Architect John G. Becker San Angelo. The U shaped complex will include a 40 by 80 foot court with fountain and fish pond and will be steam heated with fireproof construction. Completion expected in 120 days.
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College Hill
George W. Kercher
Kercher
West Texas
el Paso
Ware-Ramey Construction Company
Evan J. Wood
Alpine
McMurry Plumbing Come Pany
John G. Becker
San Angelo
Shirley Scales
Hancock
San
Reaso i
Mr. Kerwish
Alping
New Texas R R Permit Granted
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the Texas New Mexico Railway Company permission to build 85 miles of railroad from Mosn, Texas to the Texas Mexico boundary via Kermit. Estimated cost is 708000 dollars, financed by the Texas & Pacific Railway.
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Washington
Winkler
Tex
Texas-New Mexico Railway Company
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Ine
Mons
Texas and
West Texas Chamber Tour Ends With Alpine Banquet
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce tour led by Hon. Andy Bourland and Homer Wade arrived in Alpine after a 5 30 reception. The Cowboy Band played in the lobby before a banquet at Holland Hall. Senator Berkeley and Dr. J B Wright spoke praising local efforts and future Davis Mountains development. Col. John Perkins was unveiled as next WTCC president.
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Andy Bourland
Vernon
Homer D. Wade
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Simmonsniversity Cowboy
Alpine
Holland Bana
West Texas Chamber of Comn
J.B. Wrights
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Davis Mountains
Texas
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Citizers of
Wright
Wade
Alpine Players Stage Seven Keys to Bald Pate Big Hit
The Alpine Players presented Seven Keys to Baldpate last night to a near capacity high school auditorium. The production drew the largest audience of the season for the group, with a mystery filled plot, plenty of thrills, and steady comedy relief keeping the show engaging from start to finish.
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Alpine Players
Baldpate
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A. P. Willis
L. L. Hess
Tespass
M. L. Compton
W. B. Martin
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J. H. Yocke
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