National conference outlines 1940 AAA program updates
L. W. Anderson of Pecos reported that the South Dakota gathering of producers endorsed two Texas impactful changes. Pasture mowing to control noxious weeds and brush would earn 25 cents per acre, and contour furrowing payments rise to 2 cents per hundred linear feet. Deferred grazing increases to 75 percent of range-building allowances.
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College Station
South Dakota
Texas
West Texas
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Henry Wallace
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
Alpine Students Earn Honorable Mention in National Contest
Five Alpine High School students and a total of 17 Texas honorees earned American Youth Forum certificates of honorable mention for essays in a nationwide competition sponsored by the American Magazine. Alpine awardees were Genevieve Eppenaur Ethel June Nail Elinor Ray Calvin Richmond and Douglas Bennett.
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American Youth Forum
American Magazine
Texas
America
Genevieve Eppenauer
Ethel June Nail
Elinor Ray Calvin Richmond
Douglas Bennett
Alpine School Team Set to Open on September 11
Alpine schools will open September 11 with the Alpine School Team preparing classrooms and schedules for the new term as students return to the district.
Safeway Opens Alpine Store Under H Wilcox Supervision
El Paso district Safeway manager H Wilcox and Mrs Wilcox supervised the week long opening of the new Alpine Safeway store marking a local expansion for the company.
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Safeway
H. Wilcox
el Paso
Safeway Stores
Mrs. Wilcox
Quillayute Student Trains 53 Miles Daily for Diploma
Alvin Fletcher of Quillayute Washington traveled 53 miles each day for 188 days a year to reach high school and earn his diploma, reflecting dedication to education in a remote community.
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Alvin Fletcher
Quillayute, Wash
Rains Past Week Scatterwide Across West-of-the-Pecos
A strong weekend rain event covered a broad area from Alpine through Terlingua and Sander son, with Alpine reporting 0.56 inch and roads blocked on U S 90 in the Sanderson area for about 10 hours. Creeks ran bank full and U S 67 saw difficult travel between Alpine and Fort Stockton as moisture extended 100 to 150 miles in multiple directions.
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the-Pecos
Alpine
Sanderson
0. S. 90
Fort Stockton
U. S. 67
Here
Stockton
Niece of Local Family Dies During Visit
Betty Patterson thirteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Patterson of San Antonio died at the home of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs C E Patterson in Alpine from gastric hemorrhages on Monday morning. The body was shipped to San Antonio for burial as relatives accompanied the remains. Betty was an only child and her father a prominent San Antonio attorney.
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Betty Patterson
L. M. Patterson
San Antonio
Betty
Cartledges Acquitted in Slaying in Marfa District Court
W. R. Cartledge and his son Gene were acquitted by a Presidio County jury in Marfa on charges of killing T. M. Mead Wilson on December 3 last year. They testified self defense, saying Wilson fired first and they feared for their lives during a dispute over a fence and section line. Wilson’s son-in-law Ben Franks testified Wilson shot first. Attorneys included Tom Lee El Paso H O Metcalfe and C E Mead for defendants. Alan R. Fraser district attorney with aides.
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W. R. Cartledge
Gene
Brewster and
Presidio County
Marfa
T. M. (Mead) Wilson
Cartledge
Tom Lee
el Paso
H. O. Metcalfe
C. E. Mead
Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
Dave Watson
Milton West
San Antonio
Native motorists push Safety First legge in SA
South African native drivers organize a Safety First legge campaign urging stricter road rules, driver education, and enforcement measures to reduce accidents and improve traffic safety nationwide.
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South Africa
Picturesque Character Passes In the Death of Nick Mersfelder
Fort Davis correspondent reports the death of Nick Mersfelder at 80 plus in a Pecos hospital after long illness. Born 1858 in Bavaria, he emigrated with family, learned barbering, joined Texas Rangers 1881 83 then settled as a barber and tinkerer in Fort Davis. He built wealth via lending, stock in Union Trading Company and Fort Davis State Bank and controlled properties including Hotel Limpia. He served as justice of the peace for 50 years maintaining a reputa tion for fair debt collection and public service.
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Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Law of
Nick Mersfelder
Pecos
Nick
America
Cincinnati
Austin
The
Texas Rangers
C. L. Nevill
Rangers
van Horn Mountains
Mersfelder
Rio Grande
Union Trading Company
Fort Davis State Bank
Union Store
Limpia
Capa
New Dormitory for Boys at Sul Ross Approved
WPA approves construction of a boys dormitory and supervisors quarters at Sul Ross College. Federal funds totaling 19,865 will be matched by 17,424 from the college. The project will provide work for 38 persons on campus.
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Sul Ross College
Bloys Camp Meeting Observed at Fort Davis
Aug 10 Fort Davis marks the golden anniversary of the Bloys Camp Meeting Association with Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas to preach next Wednesday at 11 am. The invitation was given by pioneer cattle rancher John Z. Means who died two years ago. The 50th gathering opens Tuesday night with Truett preaching and a list of group leaders for children, intermediates, youth, women, men, and music.
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Fort Davis
Bloys
Cowboy Camp Meeting
Davis Mountains
George W. Truett
Baptist
Dallas
John Z. Means
West Texas
Bloys Association
Association
Dr. Truett
Richard Irving
Mabel Bloys
Mary Brown
el Paso
H. O. Malone
Marfa
Bruce Tucker
Sherman
C. O. Finley
Pecos
W. L. Cowden
Kent
Joe Evans
Sam Meens
Mies Gladys Medley
Perry F. Webb
Tidwell
Sunday School Training Union
Woman’s Missionary Union
Texas Baptists
Perry Evans
Buckner Orphan's Home
E. M. Collier
Hendrick Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Paisano
Baylor University
W. H. Pool
Hardin-Simmons
Fernetta Roley
Gordon Singleton
Mary Hardin-Baylor
College For Women
Joseph Fielder
Howard Payne College
R. M Cavness
Sam Marcos Baptist Academy
Baptist World Congress
Atlanta
Georgia
Alliance
J. C. Richardson
Burma
C. L. Neal
Mexico
Desert Notes From Texas High Lands and Nearby Areas
Reports from the Texas High Lands describe drought and heat on the trip back to Oklahoma. Rain touched Abi lene San Angelo and Wichita Falls while cacti articles are planned from Marathon’s Allie Davis. Fort D A Russell expansion funds rise to about 68000 for the year, Pecos cantaloupes are shipping nationwide, and a Sanderson memorial honors Joe Kerr. A Finlay oil test drills at 5800 feet with abundant water. Monahans promotes lawn prizes, and the U S Cavalry begins second annual maneuvers at Balmorhea with flood‑water studies urged to senators.
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Oklahoma
Alpine
Abilene
San Angelo
Wichita Falls
Texas Highlands
Warnock Earns Master’s Degree at Iowa University
Iowa City Aug 9 the University of Iowa held its largest summer convocation with 404 awards. Barton Holland Warnock of si ged candidate for the Master of Science degree was among the graduates. This was the sole summer ceremony at the university.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Barton Holland Warnock
Si Ged
West Texas editors plan post convention encampment tour
More than 50 West Texas editors will visit Alpine and the Big Bend park area as part of a post-convention tour following the Pecos convention. The program includes a Chisos mountains tour, Marfa visit, Balmorhea pool, Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory, Indian Lodge and other sites. A second post-convention trip with the New Mexico Press association is set for Saturday, including a Carlsbad Cavern excursion.
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West Texas
Alpine
Big Bend Park
West TexPress Association
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross College
Chisos Mountains
Marfa
Balmorhea
Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory
Indian Lodge
Big Bend
New Mexico Press Association
Carlsbad
Oil Test Work Suspended Indefinitely in Alpine Area
Drilling halted at the H. D. Wilcox No. 2 oil test 40 miles south of Alpine with No. 2 at 1505 feet and No. 1 at 2330 feet. A restart is expected in a month or six weeks at either No. 1 or No. 2, per officials. No. 1 lies in Sec 12 and No. 2 in Sec 23, block C, J. V. Massey.
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H. D. Wilcox, Kokernot No. 2
Alpine
No. 1
Sec
Black Is Granted A Seven Day Execution Reprieve
Francis Marion Black Jr was granted a seven day reprieve by Gov. W Lee O Daniel on the Board of Pardons recommendation. The new execution date is August 16. Black, of Kinkaid Kansas, was convicted of pushing 13 year old Marvin Noblitt off a Brewster County cliff and sought insurance on the boy's life.
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Francis Marion Black, Jr
W. Lee O’daniel
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Austin
Black
Marvin Dale Noblitt
Brewster County
Roy Jackson
el Paso
Alan Fraser
Kinkaid
Kan
Agua Frio Springs
Worthington Ranch
Alpine
C. R. Sutton
Nobbitt
O’daniel
Paisano Baptist Assembly Closes 19th Annual Session
Dozens of testimonies praised blessings from the meeting with many calling it the greatest Paisano gathering. The assembly drew attendees from across Texas and beyond signaling a statewide and southwide swing to summer conferences and camps for boys, girls, and college students.
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M. M. Fulmer
Paisano
Thut
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National Conference OF Producers
C. E. Patterson
Cartledges
U. S
Mary Manse
Miss Manze
Brazil
Argentina
Marie Belmare
Jean French
Maszine Tulless
Blanche Taylor
Peggy Baumgariner
Davis
Sul Ross
Okeh
Montain
Allie Davis
Marathon
Texas Big Bend
Vegetable Kingdom
Mr. Davis
Fort D. A. Russell
Joe Kerr
Finlay
Sierra Blanca
Hudspeth County
Monahans
Shepperd and Connally
R. E. Thomason
B. H. Warnock
Iowa University
Park Area
W. T. Press
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