Public hearing weighs Santa Fe San Angelo Fort Stockton line
The Texas Railroad Commission heard a Santa Fe bid to abandon the San Angelo to Fort Stockton passenger run. Alpine attorneys argued for continued service while citizens urged changes such as faster air conditioned trains to Alpine or Presidio. Attendees noted possible linkages to Big Bend National Park Sul Ross and Alpine's growth.
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San Angelo
Texas Railroad Commission
Santa Fe Railroad
Fort Stockton
Alpine
John Q
Texas
Santa Fe
Presidio
Southern Pacific
Big Bend National Park
Sul Ross
Texas Sandstorm Poem by Unknown Sandblown
A nostalgic verse laments a Texas fall sandstorm affecting morning wakeups and daily life. It vividly describes gritty air, dusty water, ash like flavors, and swirling skirts as the wind elevates debris. The author is credited as Unknown Sandblown.
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Texas
Annie
Mrs Pancoast Featured In Express Magazine Sun
A photo of Clara Pancoast of San Antonio appeared in the Express Magazine section. The artist and first president of the Business and Professional Women’s club described her work in her studio and teaching art in Alpine two years. Granite used for the Texas capitol comes from Granite Mountain in Burnet County. Over 90 percent of polo ponies in the United States are Texas bred.
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Clara Pancoast
San Antonio
Mary Bogel
San Antonio Express
Pancoast
Panacast
Alpine
Sul Ross Teams Take Third in 40-Team Debate Meet
Sul Ross State College finished third among forty teams from ten colleges at a Texas College of Arts and Industries hosted tournament. Houston claimed first, Abilene Christian second. Freda G. Powell led four Sul Ross teams of eight, with Terrell Flowers from Goose Creek and Roy Trust of Marathon the top Sul Ross performers.
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Sul Ross State College
Texas College of Arts and Industries
University of Houston
Abilene Christian College
Freda G. Powell
Sul Ross
Terrell Flowers
Goose Creek
Roy Trust
Marathon
Alpine Students Rally for Local Funding in Debate Meet
Debate coach Charles Cox led Alpine students in a rallying message to keep money in Alpine during the discussion with opponents from Midland and Fort Davis. Participants included Dan Blocker O'Donnell Dennis Reed Bertram Bill Pate Pat Watson Jack Scannell Marjorie Coffee and Ozona.
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Dan Blocker
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Iwo Jima
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Cuginad
Rhodium
Lucien LeLong
Norilla’s Gift Shop
Reagan County
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Jackson Field
Frank Odom
Ralph Pauley
Miss Humphrey
Jean Cartney
T. Barrow
Texas Capitolu
Granite Mountain
Burnet County
The
U.S
Elliott Hat Works
E. Holland
Ozona
Charles Cox
Fiai
Gmcs
Turkey
GMC
Casner Gmc Truck CO
Holland Ave
7Th ST
Avy
Rexall Drug Store
Dad
Mom
Rexall
Alpine Drug Store
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