Williams Nominated for Pecos County Commissioner
Local notes recount Clayton Williams a Pecos county commission candidate who defeated incumbent Frank Hinde 708 to 643 in last Saturday’s GOP primary. Williams brother of Alpine resident Mrs. Fred G. Walker, previously served as Pecos county commissioner. The column also relays news of ranch moisture improving prospects for local ranchers and a lighthearted reader correspondence.
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Williams
Clayton Williams
Fred G. Walker
Alpine
Pecos County
Frank Hinde
Widams
More Rains: Heavy Falls Across Hiland Area
Strong showers and torrential rains hit the Big Bend Davis mountains region over the past week bringing relief to dry ranges. Skillman Grove recorded 5.39 inches during a two hour downpour as Bloys encampment met. Alpine area saw a two hour plus downpour total 2.44 inches, with 1.36 inches last Thursday and 0.87 inches Friday. Sul Ross gauge totals show 4.75 inches for the week and 6.72 for the month, with yearly 12.30 inches near normal.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Skillman Grove
Bloys
Alpine
Afernoon
Weather Bureau
Sul Ross College
Large Contingent from Brewster County Reports for Induction
A large group of Brewster county men departed Friday night for induction at Fort Bliss El Paso. The contingent includes Luciano Yarra Clarence T Jones Manuel Garcia William Eldon McGonagil Crispin DeLeon Louis Page Marathon Jose M Cervantes Shafter Enrique G Molinar Joe D Lindley transfers from Las Vegas N M Oscar Hayes from Salem Ark Earl Short from Delaware Ohio Aaron C Shackelford from Leakey Texas and Alpine volunteers officers school Miguel F Ramos Andres Duran Jim Gallegos Jr Cruz N Espinosa Vivian Garza Guadalupe Urquides Cesilio Rodriguez Fermin Baisa.
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Brewster County
Fort Bliss
el Paso
Luciano Yarra
Clarence T. Jones
Manuel Garcia
William Eldon McGonagil
Crispin DeLeon
Louis Page
Marathon
Jose M. Cervantes
Shafter
Enrique G. Molinar
Terlingua
Joe D. Lindley
Las Vegas
N. M
Oscar Hayes
Salem, Ark
Earl Short
Delaware
Ohio
Aaron C. Shackelford
Leakey, Tex
Alpine
Alfred E. Douglass
Miguel F. Ramos
Andres Duran
Jim Gallegos Jr
Cruz N. Espinosa
Vivian Garza
Guadilupe Urquides
Cesilio Rodriguez
Fermin Baisa
New Alpine Center Opens With Broad Community Support
Thirty men in uniform register at the new community recreation center in the Turner building on North Sixth Street. George A. Brown announces strong Alpine citizen cooperation in donations of books furniture and more. Turner offers rent-free use and CP&L provides lights. Contributions listed from many residents and businesses. Center opens Saturdays and Sundays with volunteer hostesses. expects patronage growth as advertising increases. Fort D. A. Russell and the West Alpine flying school anticipated to boost weekend attendance.
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Turner
North Sixth Street
George A. Brown
Alpine
Brown
Cp&l
Asa A. Jones
George Koury
Chamber of Commerce
Alan Fraser
H. W. Morelock
Eugene Parr
G. W. Baines
W. E. Williams
G. P. Smith
Forest Weston
Perry Cartwright
John Stowell
John F.lane
George A
Clever Game Warden Tracks Illegal Deer Killers
Game Warden Tom Redford tracked suspected deer poachers near Fort Davis after spotting a car at the Bloys camp grounds. He followed a pursuit, found a dumped deer, and traced tires to the suspects. Two men settled out of court with fines of 150 and 15 dollars plus 21 dollars in costs each, losing the venison.
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A. N. Alkire
Tom Reiford
Webster
Oklahoma
Redford
Bloys
Fort Davis
Mr. Redford
County 1943 tax rates set amid Big Bend loss
County officials kept the 1943 county rate at 73 cents while total tax will rise 17 cents per hundred due to state rate changes. A $400,000 drop in valuations from Big Bend National Park lands removal reduced revenue. School district rates listed include Alpine 2.30, Marathon 2.47, San Vicente 1.58, Terlingua 1.58. 1943 budget is 73,768 dollars, down about 3,000 from 1942.
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Commissioners Court
Brewster County
Big Bend National Park
Thomason 18 Visitor Visits Alpine During Recess
Congressman Jm Thomason of El Paso toured the Alpine area during the congressional recess. He attended the Bloys encampment while in the region. Mrs Ella McBride and son J J left Tuesday with wife to visit relatives in Fort Worth and Tyler.
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Jm. ©. Thomason
el Paso
Ella McBride
J. J
Fort Worth
Tyler
Allred Edges O'Daniel In Runoff For Senate Seat
James V. Allred carried Stewster county in the run off last Saturday leading W. Lee O'Daniel in the U S Senate race by just over two to one The vote totals were Allred 22 O Daniel 253 Lieutenant governor John Lee Smith led Harold Beck by more than two to one Garnering 41 votes to 216 For state treasurer incumbent Jesse James held a large lead over W Gregory Hatcher 564 to 189 The closest statewide race was Beauford Jester versus Pierce Brooks for railroad commissioner with Jester ahead 409 to 339 A tight contest formed for precinct 2 commissioner ALC Hernandez nosed Frank Mangum by two votes 112 to 110 About 300 fewer votes were cast in the run off than in the first primary conducted last
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James V. Allred
Stewster County
W. Lee O'Daniel
U. S. Senate
Allred
O'Daniel
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton County
Harold Beck
Bowie County
Beck
Jesse James
Travis County
W. Gregory Hatcher
Beauford Jester
Pierce Brooks
Reach Judgment In County Case
An agreed judgment was taken this week in Brewster county versus Elmer Taylor former sheriff tax collector and assessor. The surety company via Currie McCutcheon will pay the county 6113.94 and half the re audit expense plus court costs with the county liable for half the re audit. The case involved alleged excess taxes during Taylor’s term. A separate Alpine Telephone Corp damages suit ended with a jury verdict for the defendant after a three day trial. Local residents Mr and Mrs P D Coulson and Laughter visited El Paso to shop for Christmas goods.
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Brewster County
Elmer Taylor
Lloyd's
Currie McCutcheon
District Court
Taylor
W. D. McCall
Earl McCall
Alpine Telephone Corp
Alpine Boy Describes Strange Land Down Under
An Alpine native now stationed in Australia writes his parents about life in the land down under. He notes hospitable locals, a unique Salvation Army sign, and describes livestock including Herefords and mutton cravings. He reassures family of safety and freedom to write, and highlights milk rich foods and whipped cream abundance. Anja Wilson Jr. known as Son has volunteered for army service and will train at Fort Riley after Fort Bliss, with Mrs. Wilson accompanying to El Paso.
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Thomason
Congress
America
United Nations
Judson Taylor
J. P. Lines
Chas, Venable
San Antonio
R. E. Windham
Leslie 1 ‘ ' Smith
J. Mott Rawlings
el Paso
Bey
Oto U. 6
Australia
Willem ‘Cattr
Alpine
James
West Texas
Salvation Army
Uilding
San Sespia
Wilson
Anja Wilson Jr
Son
Sevice
Army
Fort Bliss
Fort Riley
Kansas
Local Draft Board Seeks Help Locate Registrants in Alpine
Brewster County Local Board No. 1 requests information on the whereabouts of listed registrants. Citizens are urged to report tips to the local board at Alpine City Hall, urging prompt cooperation in this patriotic duty.
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Brewster County Local Board No. 1
Lorenzo Menchaca
Lofton Henderson Latto
Merced
Luto Molina
Alvino Janado
Cecilio P. Garcia
Maris L. Holquin
Gerardo Estrade
Allen Battle Johnson
Roman Holgin
Jack McCord
Manuel Ortiz
Silverio Alarcon
Jemis Cisneros Rosas
Willing Boles
Anton Hess
Miguel Flores
Mike Watts
Margaret Gamboa
Asencion M. Garcia Jose Flores
Joaquin Garcia
Saro Ogeda Hernandez
Carlos Bassa
Braulio Sanchez
Jose Rubio
Alpine
Texas
Local Board No
Brewster County
Luck Was With This Man Who Flew Home
Aug 26 Davis Fort Davis area resident Ian J Wood built the buff brick schoolhouse here and is preparing to lead carpenters at bomber field construction west of Alpine. He recalled sailing to Panama for six months of work last year and flying back after his boat voyage. His ship was sunk by a submarine, and his boat-returned feet were saved by air travel. The Wood family previously lived in Alpine.
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Clint
Sgt
Stan
Misterscobee
von Davis
Evian J. Wood
Fort Davis
Alpine
the Woods
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Tate
F.C. Fulcher
Camp White
Medford
Oregon
P. Fulcher
Kety Field
Stan Fulcher
Hiland
Ft. Bliss
Gressman
United Front
Fort Davie
W. R. White
Abilene
Cavalry
Bloys Camp Meeting Association
Coludburst
R. F E. Thomason
L. A. Lavanture
Bix Bend Medical Society
Marfa
Omander
Mangum
W. Lee
Pappy
U. S
Mr. Allred
P. D. Coulson
Don Carlton
Coulson
Alpine Boy
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