Visiting Celebrities Draw Large Alpine Gathering
A West Texas chamber of commerce reception at Sul Ross College in Alpine welcomed Col. Perkins Homer Wade and J Arthur Duggan among others. Speakers praised Sul Ross growth, urged funding, and affirmed commitment to keep the school in Alpine with emphasis on a larger auditorium and improved facilities. Congressman Hudspeth and legislators Webb and Durham voiced support for Sul Ross and opposed relocation, promising to back necessary appropriations.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sal Ross
Wade
Duggan
West “Texas Chamber, of Commerce
Legislative — Committee
Sul Ross
West Texas
Aceton
West Texas College
Alpine
Hudspeth
Claude B. Hudspeth
Morelock
Henry E. Webb
Odessa
A. J. Durham
Sabinal
Scene Set For Opening Of Boys Meeting In Fort Davis
Fort Davis Texas August 12 opening of the famous camp meeting at Skill Mangrove set for Tuesday August 17 drawing attendees from Fort Davis Marta Alpine Valentine and ranches with visitors from far towns and states. Preachers for the week include Rev S J Porter Rev Colby D Hall Rev Clyde K Campbell and Rev J H Burma. A banquet was given by the Alpine chamber of commerce for visitors, with Col John Perkins master of ceremonies and guests including Wade Duggan Whitehead Whittaker Durham and Webb.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Skillmangrove
Marta
Alpine
Valentine
J. Porter
Colby D. Hall
Clyde K. Campbell
J. H. Burma
Hall
Christian Church
Mra. Burma
California
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Marfa
John Perkins
Messrs
Wade
Duggan
Whitehead
Whittaker
Durham
Webb
Young. Whittaker
A. P. Duggan, Jr
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Fowlkes Davis Mountains ranch to become hunting preserve
Edwin Fowlkes owner and Joan W Gillet Alpine will organize a hunting preserve at the famous Fowlkes ranch in the Davis Mountains. The 23,000 acre site near Fort Davis and Alpine will offer 10 year hunting permits with 100 issued in the first year. Pete Crawford, a veteran outfitter, leads the venture with the company planning expansion to about 3,000 acres.
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Fowlker
Fest Guand Outfitters
Texas
Fowles
Edwin Fowles
Fowlkes
West Texas C of C District Meet a Decided Success in Marfa
The initial West Texas chamber of commerce district meeting in Marfa drew 400 to 450 Alpine visitors and Sul Ross students. Prominent leaders including Arthur Duggan and Claude Hudspeth attended. Alpine was chosen for next year’s convention. The gathering endorsed West Texas education and urged funding, praising Marfa and Alpine for hospitality.
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West Texas
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Marfa
Big Bend
Davis ‘Mountain
Alpine
Alpine Lands
Wade
West Chamber of Commerce
Marta
T Board
August Term District Court Convenes in Brewster
The August term of the district court opens Monday with a short session. Grand jurors are named for Brewster County and a petit jury is summoned for August 28 with Alpine and Marathon members listed. Trials set include several civil cases and divorces. Tom Green County Democrats endorse Sul Ross State Teachers College and urge state support, with Alpine Chamber backing and prompting resolution forwarding to L. Parr and press.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Tom Green County Democrats
Alpine School
Brewster County
Z.N. All AL Bear
Alpine
B. E. Townsend
F. Skevington
Alpin
J.T. Carvey
A. Adams
Jack Cross
G. Smith
A. F. Robinson
W. A. Jones
I. K. Lange
A. Herring
Felix McGaughy
W. Harmon
W. W. Jenkins
J. K. Burgess
R.A. Wade
B. Cook
Alpi
Polk Hinson
Milam Harrison
J. G. Leath
R. A. McMurry
W. E. Anderson
G. HL West
J. L. Brown
Bill
San Angelo
Tom Green County
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Bem Ross
Alpine Chamber of Com
Tom 'S County
Sul Ross
Commere
Texas
L. J. Parr
The Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Services
The Presbyterian Church invites worshippers to morning services at 11 o'clock this Sunday and Sunday school at 10 a m Pastor J A McMillan leads the congregation.
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the Presbyterian Church
J. A. McMillan
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