Golden Anniversary of BLOYs Meet Observed at Fort Davis
The BLOYs cowboy camp meeting in the Davis mountains marked its 50th year with an address at 11 AM in a renovated auditorium seating 1,000. Attendees included 21 of the original participants from 1889 under the oak, such as J. W. Merrill and C. O. Finley. preachers from Fort Davis and other cities formed this year’s denominational slate. The gathering drew many visitors Monday and Tuesday, with cooler weather at 6,000 feet and plans for a large crowd Sunday as the meeting closes next Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
J. W. Merrill
C. O. Finley
Silver City
N. M
S. W. Ward
Pecos
Andrew G. Prude
G. W. Evans
Magdalena
Joe Seay
el Paso
O. Z. Finley
del Rio
John Z. Means
Jeff Davis County
Cowboys and Rashmen
Davis Mountains
Evanses
Joneses
Alpine Reports Two Infantile Paralysis Cases This Week
Physicians in Alpine reported two cases of infantile paralysis this week. Griffith Oates, grandson of Mrs. W. 4. Griffith, Alpine, and Rosa Lie Baker, daughter of F. S. Baker, work at a State Highway maintenance camp on the Marathon Big Bend park road. Griffith, a Sul Ross College sophomore, was struck about ten days ago. Miss Baker had been ill four or five days before coming in. Both are improving and not believed to be in serious condition. Public alarm over these cases remains higher than the actual risk.
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Alpine
Griffith Oates
W.4
Griffith
Rosalie Baker
F. S. Baker
State Highway Department
Marathon-Big Bend Park
Sul Ross College
Baker
Sul Ross
Mountain Peek S Texas Rockies
The San Angelo Times discusses gift offers and staff identities related to Fort Davis and the Rio Grande, questions about former staff affiliations, and comments on a Japanese sunflower grown by J. B. Spence. It notes a contest with 500 names for U S Highway 67 and mentions Everett Townsend of Alpine as a contributor.
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The
San Angelo
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Everett Townsend
Sul Ross summer commencement plans announced
Commencement exercises for Sul Ross college summer session set for next Wednesday at 8 15 p m with Dr H A Trexler delivering the address Baccalaureate services will be Sunday evening August 20 at 8 15 o'clock Rev J A Kearns of Christian church to preach Sul Ross chorus to sing There are 16 Master of Arts candidates and 63 bachelor degree candidates this summer and it marks the greatest number of master candidates in school history The program includes Grieg Ponchielli Trexler address and selections by the Sul Ross Orchestra and Chorus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
H. A. Trexler
J. A. Kearns
Pastor Christian Church
Sul Ross
Geer
Evelyn Bishop Bentley
Mary Pancoast Bogel
City Wins In Suit For 5000 Damages Against Highway
A district court jury awarded Frank Dees, owner of Westside Courts tourist camp in West Alpine, 5000 dollars in a suit against Alpine city and the Texas Highway Department over flood damage alleged from U S Highway 90 rerouting. The case joined flood claims with highway construction in the area. The same session saw four bills returned by the grand jury led by foreman S L Stumberg, including incest, larceny, and murder indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dees
Westside Courts
West Alpine
Alpine
Texas Highway Department
S. L. Stumberg
L. J. Bennett
Marathon
Incest
Joe Musgrave
R. A. Ogle
Harry Tracy
Tracy
Sanderson
Brewster County
Walter S. Davis
Asa A. Jones
W. D. Measday
T. J. Cartwright
Missing dog returned to owner sought by letter
A letter from Mrs. Walter R. Bridgeforth requests the rightful owner reclaim a well bred stray found about 25 miles east of Alpin on August 4. She notes its value and asks the owner to contact her at 2125 Munger for proper arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Bridgeforth
Munger
Alpin
Commencement Set For Alpine High Summer Grads
Alpine High School will hold commencement for three Summer graduates on August 22 at 8 15 p m in the Sul Ross auditorium Supt Dick Bankhead announced The graduates are Lane Gressap George Denton and Howard Sonnier Dr Haldeen Braddy from T C U will give the address titled Stay West Young Man Stay West This brings the year total to 35 diplomas with 32 awarded at the Spring ceremony
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Alpine High School
Sul Ross
Dick Bankhead
Lane Gressap
George Denton
Howard Sonnier
Haldeen Braddy
Sul Ross Summer School
Texas Governor Commutes Black's Death Sentence
Governor W. Lee O Dan ie l, following a board majority, commutes Francis Marion Black Jr s death sentence to life in prison. Black formerly KU student was scheduled for execution for the 1938 murder of 13 year old Dale Noblitt in Brewster County. The board cited confinement rights violations and a coerced confession as factors in the decision.
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Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Francis Marion Black, Jr
University of Kansas
State Penitentiary
Black
Dale Noblitt
Brewster County
Pardons Board
Texas
Francis Marion Black, Sr
Kincaid
Kansas
Luther E. Campbell
Alpine
Rains Continue to Fall in the Highlands Area
Rains persist across the Davis Mountain Big Bend region bringing moisture to most parts. Alpine area reports over an inch since last Thursday with .73 inches late Sunday and .22 inches around noon Monday. August totals reach 1.78 inches as cool nights and 80 degree days mark the usual Texas Highlands weather.
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Davie Mountain
Big Bend
Sul Ross College
Texas Highlands
Work Started on 3 New Stone Cottages at Cozy Court Camp
Three new stone cottages are under construction at the Cozy Court tourist camp, announced by owner M. N. Bobo. Each two room unit will include air conditioning tile baths and steel furniture.
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Cozy Court Camp
Cozy Court
M. N. Bobo
Houstonites Enjoy Texas Highland Climate Vacation
Houston residents are vacationing in the Alpine Fort Davis area to favor the mild Texas Highland climate. Notables on the trip include Dr John Wooters and family Mrs Ghent Graves and two children Mrs Norman Adams and two sons Dr Dudgeon Walker Mrs Dudgeon Walker and son Mrs Deshon and daughter Mary and four Houston professionals Hugh Alexander Dr Jack Winston Tom Blake Joe Macatee en route to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas Highland
Texas Metropolis
Alpine-Fort Davis
Circus Truck Mistakenly Plays Perrysburg Route
A circus truck on the wrong highway diverted to Perrysburg Ohio instead of Adrian Michigan where it was billed causing a misdirected stop and confusion for locals.
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Perrysburg
Adrian, Mich
Sul Ross Piano Dept to Hold Open House
The Sul Ross College Piano Department will hold an open house next Wednesday the 23rd from 5 to 6 p m to welcome commencement visitors. Head of department Mrs Ruel Warnock announced the event and invites the public to attend during the hour.
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Sul Ross Piano Dept
Sul Ross College
Ruel Warnock
Shipfitters Copper Smiths and Loftsm en Sought by Labor Boards
The Texas State Employment Service reports labor boards at U S Navy yards are accepting applications for shipfitters copper smiths and loftsmen. Qualified workers in the area are urged to contact the local employment office.
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Texas State Employment Service
U. S. Navy Yards
Newsmen Visit the Big Bend Scenic Park Tour
West Texas newspaper men from fifty four member party praised the Big Bend area after touring Balmorhea State Park McDonald Observatory Fort Davis Marfa and nearby sights during a West Texas Press Assn convention in Pecos. The Alpine group included Senator B F Berkeley and visited Sul Ross and the Chisos mountains before returning via Marathon Fort Stockton.
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West Texas
Big Bend National Park
West Texas Press Assn
Pecos
Balmorhea State Park
McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Marfa
Holland Hotel
Sul Ross
B. F. Berkeley
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Chisos Mountains
Marathon
South Rim
Casa Grande Peak
Chinese Wall
Boquillas
Hot Springs
Berkeley Lodge
Santa Helena
Texans Press Big Bend National Park Fund Drive
From Fort Worth Aug 14 Texans urged fundraising for a Big Bend National Park. Reagan county sent 134 dollars led by County Judge J Wiley Taylor praising county committee efforts. President Roosevelt's interest cited as key to possible federal support.
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Fort Worth
Thomason
el Paso
Big Bend National Park
Reagan County
Ickes
Big Bend
Congress
J. Wiley Taylor
Big Bend Park
Judge Taylor
Henderson Team Leads City Softball Standings in Late Play
The Henderson team remains unbeaten at five wins and no losses in the second half. They beat the Weston champions 8 to 3 to stay atop the city league as W and V Juniors share second place at four wins and one loss. A playoff series to decide the league champion begins Monday.
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Henderson
Weston
Westons
W&v
Ezell Laundry Leased to Clinton Ezell and Carroll
Mrs. Martha V. Ezell leases the Ezell Laundry to her son Clinton Bell and son in law Clinton Carroll. New management starts September 1. Ezell will remain in Alpine.
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Martha V. Ezell
Ezell
Clinton Bell
Clinton Carroll
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Dr. Truett
J. B. Spence
Spence
Holland
Germany
Helland
Netherlands
All Ranch Telephones
Pecos County
International Bridge
Presidio
G. Smith
van Horn
AHS
Highlands
Legionnaires
French Foreign Legion
Replict
Paris
Ft. Stockton
F. Bethel
Gatesville
F. A
Roosevelt
Washington
Florida Everglades
United States
Great Smokies National Park
Hyde Park
N. Y
Rotary
Casner Motor
Dorris
Brady Texaco
Casner
W&w
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