School staffing and building upgrades outlined for fall
The article details new and continuing staff at the High School and Grammar School, including Miss Bens Rives as science and music head, and Head announcing the building is ready for occupancy with furniture installed. It notes tenured teachers, principal rotations, and remodeling at Madera Ward, plus a county discussion on roads waste papers and a civic luncheon with J D Jackson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ent
Horace Oliver
Bens Rives
Rives
Simmons University
Gladys Peters
Jacobina Burch
North ‘Teachers College
Denton
Ruth Fleetwood Hestes
Dorothy Ligon
Myrtle Voules
Grace Herring
Frank ‘Young
J. H. Head
Jett Wade
Clemma Billingsley
Madera Ward School
Frank
Pollett
Laura Middlebrook
Hatt de Lamb
Chas. Bond
Blanche Cotter
T.C. U
Ft. Worth
Wade
Bond
Miss Herring
Sul Ross Collge
Madera Ward
North Side Grammar School
Boy Scouts Leave Today on Extended Western Trip
Fifteen Scouts accompanied by scoutmaster Clinton Exell depart this morning for El Paso, Ruidoso, New Mexico, and caverns, planning a week or more away. They noted a big time at the high school’s one act play and horned road race the previous night, with the chariot race a success despite few entries. The frog race winner’s name will be learned today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Exell
el Paso
Ruid
Oss
New Mexico
Caverns
Prospects Bright for High Grid Team This Year
Horace Oliver returns to coach the Junior High grid team with strong signals for success. He notes last year’s squad surpassed expectations and with an extra year of experience and a new student joining, a stout season is expected. Oliver plans to train players at school opening and believes a powerful West Texas level of play is possible.
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Horace Oliver
Oliver
Ballinger
Institute
West Texas
Bear visits 70 Ranch near Alpine in daylight
A large young black bear walked onto the Davidson ranch house about ten miles north of Alpine, staying several minutes before heading back into the hills. The bear was observed at a distance of 100 to 150 yards from the home as the Davidson family watched the encounter.
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Davidson
Alpine
Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute to Bring 400 Educators
State Superintendent M A Marra and Texas University education professor H T Manuel will headline Alpine's Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute next week. About 300 to 400 teachers from towns such as Sanderson Marath on Marta Fort Davis Van Horn Sierra Blanca Valentine Pecos County Wink Mona McCamey Big Lake Ft Stockton Grandfalls Rankin Iraan Toyah and others will attend at Sul Ross College. J H Head director says college facilities will host delegates and room availability is urged, with Dr Manuel addressing on Your Task and Mine Tuesday night and Marra speaking Thursday morning. Institute runs from the 2nd to the 6th with sessions in library and other campus facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. Marra
H. T. Manuel
Texas University
Trans-Pecos
Sanderson
Marathon
Marta
Fort Davis
van Horn
Sierra Blanca
Valentine
Pecoscoun
Wink
Mona
McCamey
Big Lake
Ft Stockton
Grandfalls
Rankin
Iraan
Toyah
Manuel
Head
Marra
Marathon Pioneer of Revival Dies After Long Illness
I resident of Brewster county for thirty two years died at Marathon home Monday afternoon at 4 o clock. Funeral held from aptial church Tuesday with interment in the Mars cool hs. Postmaster R. W. Bourland and B. J. Bourland prominent Marathon citizens. Mrs. Bourland settled in Bell county in 1889 and arrived Marathon in 1897. They faced Virgin country, built a home, reared a family of noted regard. He served as county commissioner for many years, retiring due to age and ill health. Remains followed by many from Alpine, Marta and other points. Pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed. A meeting to discuss a city wide revival is set for Sunday at 3 pm at the Christian church. pastors from four churches to coordinate preaching plans.
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Brewster County
Hi Rathon
Presidio
Bourland
Bell County
Assland
Ster County
Marathon
Outland
Thurland
Tito
Alpine
Marta
Latar
Tart Clark
RW. Arnold
T. W. Shely
I . Roberts
Jon Granger
J. In Tienfersom
Frank Dorward
Creed) Taylor
Fred Clark
T. M. Shely
C.D. Wood
Clarenes Hord
T. J. Miller
W. A. Weakley
D. J. Niccolis
Worthington
George ‘Harris
Roberts
John A. Marshall
George © Miler
C. W. Hoss
J. B. Starr
Christian Church
Alpine Ternate
Laying of Surfacing on Streets to Start This Week
Several carloads of asphalt rock were received here Thursday and necessary equipment for the paving program will be started before the week is over. T. N. White, engineer in charge of the work, announced details.
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T. N. White
Paisano Station
Paisano
Sev Murray Called to Bonham by Father's Death
A telegram to Mrs D J Murray reported the death of Rev Murray's father who lived near Bonham. Rev Murray was in San Angelo with Rev Ferguson injured in a Fort Stockton area auto accident Tuesday morning but left to Bonham after notification.
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Sev. Murray
Bonham
D. J. Murray
Rev. Murray
Tme
San Angelo
Ferguson
Fort Stockton
Murray
San Anelo
Alpine Boys Sweep Honors at C M T C Fort Bliss
Alpine youths at the Citizens Military Training Camp in El Paso earned multiple athletics and marksman honors during a 30 day stay at Fort Bliss. Long Tom Skevington led in volleyball baseball swimming and tennis and earned top all round honors and a first lieutenant rank.
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Pine
Citizens Military
EL Paso
Uncle Sam
Fort Bliss
Long Tom” Skevington
Alpine
C. M.t
Tom
Paul Chattin
Clayon McCollum
Ben Whitfield
Harper Sparks
Harper
Altino
Hershell Walker
Reginald Wotan
Eldon
Lardson
Construction Gangs Begin Work On Santa Fe Extension
Large construction crews start grading and trenching for the Santa Fe extension from Paisano to Presidio. Rail links will connect Alpine to Ojinaga near the Mexican border. The project calls for 2,000,000 cubic yards of embankment and 370,000 yards of rock excavation with 90,000 piling units and major steel use at an estimated cost around 3 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Paisano
Alpine
Presidio
Ojinaga
Driv Road
Alpine Man John W. Pulley Dies of Heart Failure
John W. Pulley, 56, of Alpine, died suddenly from heart failure while at home in the western suburbs on Sunday morning. He collapsed while walking and died instantly. The family recently moved from Crane and previously operated a moving picture show in Alpine and Presidio. He owned property in southern Brewster County and planned stocking it with cattle. He had been working as a carpenter since arriving in Alpine.
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John W. Pulley
Mr. Pulley
Palmanteer
Border Way Delegates In Big Meet At Haley Ranch
Delegates from towns along U S Highway 90 gather at the Haley ranch twelve miles below Alpine for a conference on promoting the Border Way. The meeting plans 25 000 folders and 1500 in funds for erecting 50 foot signs and distributing descriptive literature. Local officials will discuss route traffic and advertising potential with attendees from San Antonio and El Paso chambers of commerce.
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Border Way
San Antonio
el Paso
Haley Ranch
Alpine
Atx
Marathon
Masonie
Hubert Morris
del Fates
Finley Ranch
Porter Whaley
Bill Furlong
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
el Paso Chamber
Former C. of C. Secretary Mer e on Business This Week
Mr and Mrs W B Hamilton arrived from their Mowell ranch on a business mission and expect to stay several days They note Mrs Hamilton served as chamber of commerce secretary for several years resigning after the ranch purchase near Uvalde
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hamilton
Mowell
Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce Ete
Uvalde
Splendid Rain Drenches Lake Area and Rail Line
A heavy rain swept through the lake region yesterday with reports of more than a half inch. Santa Fe crews noted rain along the line from Chancellor to the east, over to Longfellow about 50 miles away, and a grass rain reaching Passano twelve miles west. The area likely covered a wider extent, including Big Hill and beyond.
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Santa Fe
Chancellor
Longfellow
Alpine
Passano
Big Hill
Newspapers Aim Too Low on Extension Story
The San Angelo Times reported on the Orte pine to Presidio extension, noting the project budget was underestimated by about three million dollars. Engineers confirm early figures of around 3,500,000 dollars, with final costs likely higher according to company authorities.
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Ortepine
Presidio
San Angelo
Angelo
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