Looking Over Local Pecos Transcriptions and Notes
A cluttered column reviews odd local items from Alpine and Pecos areas. It mentions an Agriculture Department visitor spotting a vivid dead crow stuck on a car door, praises Marvin Hunter of Port Davis Dispatch, and notes Red Bluff dam project supporters sending vineyard photos to Washington. It also covers Balmorhea lake restocking plans, a border cowhand tale, and Polk Hinson’s weed growth near Big Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pecos
D. A
Barstow
Washington
Red ‘Bluff
Phien Anid
National Capital
Dec Jones
Balmorhea
Madera Valley
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Successful session of Bloys ends with praise and resolutions
Fort Davis reports attendance at the Bloys camp meeting surpassed expectations with about three thousand on the grounds. The weeklong gathering earned strong preacher engagement led by Rev. John H. Burma. Resolutions praised Dr. R. L. Irving and association, the hospitality of kitchens, and the choir under Mrs. Sam Means.
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Fort Davis
Bloys
Johnh. Burma
Presbyterian
Waxahachie
Sam Means
Chas
Pielda
Dallas
Arthur A. Everts
R. D. Bryan
Wite
Cleburne
Myrtle Averett
Kaufman
Sul Ross Term Ends Tonight at College Auditorium
A seccoasful summer session of Sul Rowe college closes tonight with exercises in the college auditorium at 8 15 oclock where 83 bachelor degrees and four master degrees will be conferred along with 46 certificates. Approximately 600 were enrolled for the two six week terms. President H W Morelock will award the degrees and certificates. Dr John H Burma, a prominent state preacher, is on the program. Alpine residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Rowe College
H. W. Morelock
John H. Burma
Alpine
Panther No 11 Bagged On Brown Ranch Near Alpine
Bruce Duncan on the Brown sheep ranch 14 miles south of Alpine killed Panther No 11 a two year old male. In two years in charge he has counted a total of the two years figures. Authorities believe cougars crossing from Mexico are the source. A female panther killed weeks earlier was credited with slaying 34 sheep before its death.
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Bruce Duncan
Brown Ranch
Alpine
Duncan
Brown
Mount Ord
Mexico
Davis Rodeo Plans Move Forward at Fort Davis
Preparations are under way for a rodeo to be staged at Fort Davis next Friday and Saturday promoter Johnny Prude said yesterday. A large crowd is expected with entrants from Amoloreah, Valentine, Marfa, Port Davis and nearby towns. Morning programs feature both children and adults, while afternoons are for adult events only and a dance is planned both nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Johnny Prude
Aalmorhea
Valentine
Marfa
Port Davis
Local Rain Falls in Alpine Valley Week Start
A good local rain fell on the south edge of town with reports from between here and Fort Davis and toward Marfa. No general rain yet in the Big Bend as ranges suffer. Cattle are in fine shape but old feed is nearly gone. Another light shower yesterday extended 12 to 18 miles west and a few miles north, totaling about a quarter inch in Alpine.
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Fort Davis
Marfa
Big Bend
Alpine
New Relief Board Takes Over Duties
The new county relief board replaces the RFC, took office this week in the Gillett Brown Building. J W Gilmer chairs, Elmer Devenport oversees operations, Mrs Hester Perkins is secretary. Emergency cases handled. no work to registrants yet. Also serves as employment agency. file requests with the board. Members include Jim P Wilson, J W Prazer, W Baines of Alpine, J A McGonagill of Marathon. HA Bennett and Mrs HL Chauvin of Houston visit. Earl Grubb, 14, underwent appendectomy and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Relief Board
RFC Board
Gillett-Brown
Fifth Street
J. W. Gilmer
Elmer Devenport
Hester Perkins
Jim P. Wilson
J. W. Prazer
W. Baines
Alpine
J. A. McGonagill
Marathon
Texas Bond Amendment Urges Vote to Preserve Federal Aid
Relief officials urge Texans to vote August 26 on a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to issue bonds up to twenty million dollars to match federal aid. Federal funds averaging about a million and a half monthly have flowed to the state since the aid began, totaling over seven million by August 1. Washington says aid will be cut off if the amendment fails.
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Texas
Washington
Ramirez 1$ Santa Fe Hearing Convicted Set for Next Week
Daniel Ramires Alpine Mexican pleads guilty in five district court cases. Sentences total 17 years, with four concurrent sentences leaving 12 years to serve plus remaining 1990 escape term. Ramires linked to thefts and burglaries in Culberson County and earlier vehicle thefts in Marty and Santa Fe area. Hearing on Santa Fe petition to discontinue motor train from McCamey to Alpine and replace with mixed train set for next Wednesday at 2 PM in McCamey.
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Daniel Ramires
Ramires
Culberson County
H. L. Hord
Marty
Annie K. ‘Turney
Santa Fe
McCamey
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Presidio
Loans Attract Home Owners With Federal Loans
Many residents have applied for Home Owners' Loan Corporation loans through the local board. Appraiser M. L. Hopson operates from the Holland hotel building to assist applicants. Two loan types exist: cash loans to cover taxes and repairs up to 40 percent of value, and bond loans up to 80 percent. Attorneys are provided. A. Owens of Alpine serves as local counsel. The program aims to cut costs and save homes for owners amid mortgage distress.
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Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
M. L. Hopson
Holland Hotel
A. . Owens
Alpine
Alpine Legion First to Send in 100 Percent Dues
Big Bend Post No. 79 of the American Legion, Brewster County, was the first in the state to send in 100 percent membership renewal for 1994. The post credited funds raised during Legion NRA week in Alpine for enabling dues payments, with loans provided when veterans could not pay. Delegates T. R. Moody Joe Harmon and Cecil Duncan head to the state convention in Wichita Falls. Mrs. Moody attends the auxiliary convention same dates.
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Big Bend
American Legion
Brewster County
Department
al-[ ‘Pine
T. R. Moody
Joe Harmon
Cecil Duncan
Wichita Falls
Moody
Alpine Rotary Field Day Draws About 100 Boys
About 100 Alpine boys took part in the annual Alpine Rotary field day at Jackson field last Saturday afternoon. Rotary committee plans produced a day of athletic events, with west side boys winning most events and relay ball game and tug of war. Byron Wight Wright led in field events and Raymond Sublett was runner up.
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Alpine Rotary
Jackson Field
Rotary Committee
West Side
East Side
Byron Wight Wright
Raymond Sublett
Southwestern Rodeo For Amateurs to be Staged in El Paso
Tom Holliday an El Paso insurance man announced the First Southwestern Amateur Rodeo to be staged in El Paso on September 2 3 4 Substantial prizes are offered contestants and the event is sponsored by the Cit Jens Athletic association as a College of Mines athletics benefit Only amateur performers will be allowed to participate in the events Avalanche Want Ads get resuite
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Tom Holliday
el Paso
Cit Jens Athletic Association
College of Mines
Sproul Slayer To Be Tried Monday In Port Davis Area
Voters face a mild election in Brewster county tomorrow with three boxes in Alpine and an anticipated turnout under 600. Palmer, convicted for the sheriff’s killing, heads to Pecos county for burglary trial related to the ranch house theft, while polling concerns include legalization of 32 beer and 18th amendment repeal with present light interest.
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J. Palmer
Lee Sproul
Jett Davis County
Pecos County
Mac Sproul
Port Davis
Young Palmer
Palmer
Paul
Albert Steinberg
Ventue
Steinberg Brothers
Sproul
Brewster County
Alpine
Berkeley Hall
Macero Ward School
South Alpine
Provinet
Rancher Goes To Trial In Mosley Cody Murder Case
The state and defense rested after days of testimony in Alpine murder case. Mosley and Cody were seen together downtown before the shooting on a return to a ranches area. A 20 gauge rifle was used, Cody struck in the head and killed instantly. The jury expected to hear the case this afternoon.
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Rombon
Meloy
Ang
Coyadet
Reidence
Alpine
Coty
Cody
Flere
Mossey
Kling
Plae
Moses Car
Mosley
Stevenson In Alpine For Mosley Murder Case
Hon Coke Stevenson of Sunetion, speaker of the Texas House and a potential governor candidate, is in Alpine this week attending district court. He helps represent Jack Mosley, one of the attorneys in the trial for the killing of Ed Cody last winter, which began Wednesday.
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Coke Stevenson
Sunetion
Texas
House of Representatives
Alpine
Jack Mosley
Ed Cody
Marathon Firms GONRA 100 Perch
Marathon firms join war effort and extend store hours. Merchants keep open until 7 pm and discontinue Sunday business. Clerks work eight hours daily with extra help added.
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GONRA
Marathon
Tam
Davis CCC Camps To Be Continued At Fort Davis
Word from the CCC camp at Fort Davis indicates the program will extend six more months beyond November 30. A new CCC company may join December 1 to work on the Fisher ranch state park site. P H Ellwood of the National Park Service visited, stating the agency will supervise and advise on the emergency reforestation effort in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
CCC
Davis Mountains
Fisher Ranch
P. H. Ellwood
National Park Service
Denver
Davis Mountain Park
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Hia
Barry Scobee
Ske Papeen Sommes
Marvin Hunter
Port Davis Dispatch
Marvin
Gam Ashburn
San Angelo
Rio Grande
Chihuahua City
Champ Careless
Polk Hinson
Polk
Derg
Pat Moran
Madera
Sandereon
Valley Mowe
Fort Stockton
Bar Rover
Sul Ross
Panther
Mt. Old Country
Davis Rodeo
Uood
Alpine Valley
New Relief Board
HA. Bennett
Mra HL Chauvin
Houston
Josie Bennett
Mra "Ella Chastain
Earl Grubb
Mrs. W. ©. Grubb
Port Davia
Ramirez
Railroad
U. S
Government
Alpine Legion
West Siders Victors
Speaker Stevenson
Davis CCC
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