Alpine Rotary hears plan for Queen contest and refugee aid
Pete Adams, guest of Bill Winter, and four visiting Rotarians joined 36 Alpine Rotarians for a luncheon. Bill Bishop and Ray Williams hosted. Adams described the Alpine 20 30 club’s Queen of the Highland fair contest in Marfa in October. Governor Wright read a refugee children letter from International HQ. a committee will report next week. Rev. Fred Rogers spoke on service and integrating church and business. Don Littleton said M. L. Hopson will lead next week’s vocational service program.
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Pete Adams
Bill Winter
Bill Bishop
Ray Williams
Jeff Graham
Bill Black
Marfa
Ebvert Crockett
Harlingen
Coke Williamson
el Paso
Alpine 20 30 Club
Joel Wright
International Headquarters
United States
Rotary Clubs
Fred Rogers
Alpine Presbyterian Church
Rogers
Rotary
Don Littleton
M. L
Texas land office checks Brewster school land payments
Luke Robinson and H. L. Richey of the Texas general land office examine Brewster County records on delinquent school land payments. Bascom Giles seeks to update accounts and may forfeit delinquent lands. He plans to mail statements again September 1, 1940 to owners with changed addresses to prevent forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Robinson
H. L. Richey
Texas Genera Land Office
Bascom Giles
Land Office
Giles
Five Injured In Car Crash at Marathon
Five people were injured when a Ford V8 driven by Bill Meeks struck a Plymouth driven by Zenas Decie Friday night at Marathon. Injuries included a head gash to Helen Friend, a broken shoulder to Zenas Decie, and multiple cuts and bruises among the others. all were reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Meeks
Zenas Decie
Helen Friend
Jack Todd
Jack Yarbro
Final Tests in Progress for Sul Ross Flying Students
Sul Ross student aviators finish ground and final pilot tests for Civil Aeronautics Authority licensing. Charles Clark and Troy Fincher tie for top Civil Air regulations honors with 96s. Clark and Jerry Viesca lead meteorology and navigation. Inspector from the CAA is slated to visit. fall classes limited to 15. enrollment info through V J Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Civil Aeronautics Authority
College Air School
Charles Clark
Merkle
Troy Fincher
el Paso
Clark
Jerry Viesca
del Rio
CAA
W. J. Smith
Walter Armstrong
Wharton
Tuscola
Eugene Ellis
Brownfield
Junius Floyd
Alpine
John Holland
Merrit Hopson
Jesse Lochausen
Sanderson
Lavon Rains
Paul Sears
Iraan
Jerry Starnes
Lorenzo Valuenza
Joint Resolution Proposes Amendment to Texas Constitution
A joint resolution proposes amending Article V to give the Legislature authority to appeal directly to the Supreme Court. The measure aims to streamline access to the high court by enabling direct appeals through legislative approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. BO
Artcle
State of
Texas
Supreme Court
FSA Loans Total in Brewster County Reach $86 000
Farm Security Administration reports Brewster County loans totaling $86,960.84 since program inception. Rural supervisor Herbert A. Dodd notes $46,216.10 lent to rematchmen from July 1, 1890 to June 30, 1940 with maturities totaling $12. He also mentions a complete staff upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Herbert A. Dodd
Remchmen
Texas amendment proposal seeks Supreme Court appeals path
The Texas legislature proposes adding Section 3-b to Article V allowing appeals to the Supreme Court in certain law and order cases. Voters will decide at the November election on amending the constitution to provide direct appeals to the Supreme Court in specified instances. The plan includes funding from state sources and details on ballot wording and publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
Eee
Supreme Court
City Water Well Drilling Delayed At 1320 Feet
Delayed drilling on Well 1e due to a fish related complication. depth reached 1320 feet before halt. Formation described as unchanged. report notes ongoing registration and posting to post offices.
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Brewster
Marathon
Ella R. McBride
Baird
Denny O'Sullivan
Kerrville
Gladys L. Crane
Mr. Dodd
Garage Pachites
Wits Tete
Lux
Jonathans
Ile
Avalanche
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
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