Alpine Welcomes New Minister Rev J A McMillan
Alpine churches suspend services to join in welcoming Rev J A McMillan new pastor of the Presbyterian church. The service featured guest pastors from nearby denominations and praised his earnest style and hopeful future in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Church
Brotherhood of Man
Alpine
Presbyterian Church
J. A. McMillan
Key McMillan
Hl. M Smith
Christian Workers
Andy
McMillan
Hottest Weather in Alpine Valley Labeled Endurable
The piece describes an extreme heat wave in Alpine with temperatures reaching record highs. Despite the heat the mountain breeze tempers the days and makes shade and cool nights pleasant with no humidity or mosquitoes. Residents praise the Alpine climate as healthful and appealing to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Valley
Fos
Mils Grip
Trewsfer
Mrs Rowland visits as Sacota fire destroys family property
Mrs W A Rowland formerly Eugenia Dantzler visits her parents in the city from Sacota Arizona. She learned two weeks ago of a fire that burned their Sacota home and all contents, destroyed her husband's store and stock, the large warehouse and about 800 cords of firewood. Loss is substantial and only partly insured. Mr Rowland was away on business. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Rowland
Eugenia Dantzler
B. J. Dantzler
Sacota
Arizona
Rowland
Oil drilling notes from Brewster county Texas decline and prospects
The Brewster county oil page reports Kokernot ranch operations near Hovey down over 200 feet with 400 feet of shale oil potential and strong interest from A T company of Los Angeles. Wells around Alpine and Fort Stockton feature casing, heavy sands, gas shows, and plans to drill deeper as crews resume after delays.
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Twin Cities Oil Company
Kokernot Ranch
Hovey
Smith
Brewster Oi Company
W. HH. Kokernot Ranch
Alpine
A. & T. Company of
Los Angeles
Kern Couunty
California
Brewster County
Riggle
Mr. Riggle
Fort Stockton field well hits limestone at 2450 feet
The Pinal Dome company well northeast of Fort Stockton on the Burleson survey has drilled through salt strata into limestone at 2,450 feet, marking a geological milestone for the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinal Dome Company
Fort Stockton
Burleson Survey
Liggett and the American Legion San Francisco portrait
The article recalls General Hunter Liggett during World War I’s Argonne Meuse drive then notes his postwar role with the American Legion. A San Francisco post photographer catches him at work on a chamber on or modeling its new insignia while reflecting on wartime drills and fatigue.
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Argonne-Meuse
Hunter Liggett
United States
Liggetts
American Legion
San
Alpine Valley Fruit Farm Profits From Irrigated Horticulture
J F Miles operates a four acre irrigated farm six miles northwest of Alpine showcasing fruit production. This season he gathered 650 bushels from ninety Elberta peach trees and estimates 1200 bushels from apples. The orchard includes Stark Delicious Staymen Wine Sap Stark Champion Jonathon and Gano varieties with potatoes and pears also grown under pump irrigation.
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J. F. Miles
Alpine
Alpine Valley
Miles
Stark Delicious
Staymen Winesap
Stark Champion
Jonathon
Gano
Mrs Wood Hosts Dinner in Honor of Guests
Mrs C D Wood entertained Saturday night with a three course dinner complimenting Miss Louis Bailey of Dallas and Miss Nina Belle Caldwell who will depart soon for Corpus Christi. The dining room featured roses and pink decor as guests included Misses Nina Belle Caldwell Lois Bailey Faline Jones Pauline Terry Walter Caldwell Drury Wood and Captain and Mrs Wood.
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C D. Wood
Louis Bailey
Dallas
A. M. Turney
Nina Belle Caldwell
Corpus Christi
Nina Bele Caldwell
Lois Bailey
Failine Jones
Pauline Terry
Walter Caldwell
Drury Wood
Wood
Mrs J M Pouncey Hosts Birthday Party for Son Trumen
Mrs J M Pouncey entertained with a Wednesday evening party for her son Trumen on his 14th birthday. The event included games music and a birthday cake with ice cream as fourteen friends offered wishes for a happy year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M. Pouncey
Trumen
Sales agent position for farmers credit products
J. R. Watkins Co announces a sales opportunity directing 137 products to farmers on credit. Open to men under 50 with a team or auto, willing to bond. Big territory, 20 million potential users. Apply to Dept 115 Winona Minnesota. It's your life chance.
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J. R. Watkins Co
Winona
Minn
The Awkward Squad at Big Bend Post Comedy Night
The Big Bend Post No 79 American Legion will present The Awkward Squad in the High school auditorium Friday night of next week. The program also features Chalk Talks by J D Sullivan and a Carroll Farmer Post quartet from Marfa. James A Burke reports his brother Judge M S Burke is improving in San Antonio and expects to return home soon, a relief to Alpine and Brewster county friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
James A. Burke
M. S. Burke
San Antonio
Judge Burke
Alpine
Brewster County
Summer normal ends at Sul Ross college amid record attendance
Students conclude the summer normal at Sul Ross College after exams. Many head home but vow to return next summer. Three college presidents Prof T B Cousins Z G Harris and R L Marquis attended, a rare sight in state normals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
T. B. Cousins
Z. G. Harris
R. L. Marquis
Davis Mountains State Park Visit Planned by State Committee
A joint committee to visit the proposed Davis Mountain State Park area was adopted by the Texas House to report before the next session. The committee, led by Merrill of Fort Davis and including Pouncey of Alpine Organ of Marfa and Rooney of Fort, will study the site and report to the convening legislature. Fort Davis and surrounding counties plan entertainment for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Tex
J. M. Pouncey
Alpine
Tex
House
Stewarts
Davis Mountain
Senate
Fort Davis
George H Clements
Park movement gains momentum in Alpine meeting
Telegram from Mr. Clements secretary of the state park committee brought news of a hopeful start for a park at Alpine. He attended a Fort Davis meeting joined by J D Jackson S D Harmon James Casner McCormack J M Pouncey J C Bird Mrs W T Henderson Ford Stockton and a Toyah hat resident. secretary Clements became a committee member with strong support for a favorable legislative report after the joint senate and house committee visits the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Clements
State Park Committee
Fort Davis
J. D. Jackson
S. D. Harmon
James Casner
McCormack
J. M. Pouncey
The
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Bird
Stockton
Toyhaht
Legislative Joint Committee
Senate
House
Dormitory Granted for Year by D. E. Adams and Wife
The Avalanche announces that D. E. Adams and wife will manage the dormitory for one year starting September 26. They pledge a homey, congenial environment and invite inquiries by letter or in person about the arrangement.
Grant Oil to Drill First Deep Test Near Wonder Well
The Grant Oil Corporation rigs a deep test on section 19 block 140 about 150 feet north of the Wonder well. It will be the first deep well drilled in the area around the shallow producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Petroleum Corporation
Orient
Breckenridge
Wilson
Knipe
Bone Springs Oil & Gas Syndicate
Bone Springs
Alpine
Grant Oil Corporation
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Harve Bordner
A. F. Luse
Fort Ve
Til
Bower, Hate & Lamb
Block
Pecos
M. O. Kingsbury
Iowa
Nine Point Deep Test
Fort Stockton Field
Liggett
Legion
Post
Hunter Ligpert
Mrs. Wood
State of
Davis Mountains
Olympia Canyon
D. E. Adams & Wife
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