Verse by pioneer tax assessor warns that courage beats luck
The article recounts a verse by John Young of Alpine noting that pluck over luck leads to success and cites his 1906 motto. It also discusses typographical errors in the Avalanche and a Odessa News-Times piece on proofreading. It mentions Red Bluff Pecos dam progress and a 18 month finish expectation.
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John Young
Alpine
Crockett County
West
Ceed
Avalanche
Ralph Shuffler
Odessa News-Times
Bro. Shuffler
Odessa Newsman
Red Bluff
Pecos
Highland Area Publicity In Papers By Barry Scobee
The Associated Press asked fort Davis scribe Barry Scobee to write about the proposed national park in the Chisos Mountains. Alpine chamber of commerce aided with cooperation and pictures for the story.
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Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Associated Press
Chisos Mountains
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
A. P
United States
Dida
Southwestern Sheep and Goat Raiser
E. M. Phillips
San Angelo
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Park
Clubs to Dispense Xmas Cheer
The city clubs and organizations sponsor a Christmas tree at the American Legion hall next Tuesday evening to bring joy to needy children. A survey lists invited children who will receive presents on Christmas Eve, including fruits nuts candy and at least one toy per child. Participating groups include the Lions the PTA Legion Auxiliary Study Club Bluebonnet El Progreso and church missionary societies.
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American Legion Hall
Legion Hal
The
Lions
Parent Teacher Association
Legion A, Auxiliary, Study Club
Bluebonnet Club
el Progreso Club
Misionary Societies
Schools Close For Xmas Holidays Suits Ross College and City Schools
Ross college and city schools close for Christmas holidays. College classes resume January 3 while city schools return January 6. Extra two holiday days January 2 and 3 will be made up on the following two Saturdays. Many students and faculty depart to visit relatives across the state and beyond.
Bids Sought for Paving U S Highway 90 Link
Avalanche notices bids to pave about 17 miles of unpaved U S Highway 90 between Alpine and Marfa in Presidio and Brewster counties. Two contracts will specify triple asphalt over crushed rock caliche base. Marfa official RE Killmer stated bids and completion before next summer.
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Alpine
Marfa
Presidio
Brewster
State Highway Commission
RE. Killmer
San Antonio
el Paso
County Commissioners Attitude on U S 90 Right of Way
Judge R B Slight replies to a prior Avalanche piece explaining the county court’s stance on helping secure right of way for U S 90 through the city. He cites that the project began last March, county action was sought for a warrant, and later calls for a citizen petition to order an election were considered but not pursued.
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U.S. 90
Slight
Commissioners Court
R. B. Slight
Wet Day Relief Ends as Alpine District Closes
Relief District 2018 in Alpine County will shut December 28 due to exhausted funds. Harris Smith, administrator, says remaining relief recipients will receive small monthly sums and commodity allotments through March. District office closures complicate relief applications. January 8 is deadline for disbursing accounts to reach the Alpine state office. Honor roll announced for Alpine schools with multiple students named across grades. Precinct No. 1 voters weigh local option on beer in a light turnout election today with polling sites at court house Masonic building and South Alpine community hall.
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Texas Relief Commission
Harris Smith
Ief
Alpine
Rbeer
South Alpne
Drilling Resumes at Dodson-Means Test North of Alpine
Floyd C. said drilling will restart in a few days at the Dodson-Means test 18 miles northeast of Alpine after abandonment at about 1800 feet when tools were lost. A separate report states oil and gas were encountered at the Dad Joiner test on the Jones-Coffield ranch in Jeff Davis county west of Marfa with drilling resuming after a brief shutdown.
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Alpine
Floyd C
Jones-Coffield
Jeff Davis County
Marfa
Fort Davis Couple Recall Believers Day History and Golden Wedding
The Fort Davis couple Robert Daniel Mulhern and Laura Emma Granger recall early town life as they prepare for their golden wedding anniversary on December 23. Their story spans Fort Davis beginnings, the Mulhern ranch, frontier arrivals, and seven children with a long public and military service record. The anniversary dinner will be hosted in Marfa at daughter Mrs. William Bishop’s home, with relatives from Alpine and Fort Davis attending.
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Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
Jeff Davis County
Robert Daniel Mulhern
Charles Mulhern
Mr. Mulhern
Bob Mulhern
J Ar
Charles Mulphern
Ordnanc
Laura Emma Granger
Joe Granger
Bandera County
Newport
Kentucky
Mulhern
el Paso
Marfa
William Bishop
Two Cars To Be Won By Alpine Merchants Campaign
Alpine merchants sponsor a holiday drawing offering two new cars. A Chevrolet will be awarded at 4 p m on the courthouse lawn and a Chrysler at 8 p m on Holland avenue near the Southern Pacific yard. About 35 local firms participate in the campaign spanning four months.
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Chevrolet
Chrysler
Holland
Sul Ross College Completes New Boys Dormitory
The Sul Ross college board of regents announces completion of the new boys dormitory. A building committee will inspect tomorrow and occupancy is planned after mild delays due to red tape. Shrubbery is being replaced and preparations for interior fittings are under way as several new campuses are described as under way.
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Sul Ross College
Board of Regents
Fort. Worth
Mostosk
Sul Ross
Methodist pastor named to southern university board
Rev. R. F. Davis, pastor of the local Methodist church in New Mexico, has been appointed to the board of trustees of a Southern Methodist university, expanding church leadership roles in higher education.
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Ation
New Mexico
Weather details from Midlands sequence
Weather of Midlands This Week notes a mild winter in the Highland area with the coldest spell Tuesday morning as Santa Fe records show 20 degrees above zero at 8 am. The day warmed, and Wednesday morning brought near calm conditions after a period of clear weather through the roundup season.
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Emery
Highland Area
Santa Fe
Granada Theatre Money Award Reaches 150 Next Week
A Christmas gift awaits at the Granada theatre money event next Tuesday. The prize pot has grown to 150 dollars, with the winner to be drawn from participants. Mrs Berdelle Sparks was previously contacted when 125 dollars was offered, and the amount increases by 25 dollars each week if the winner is not drawn.
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Granada Theatre
Berdelle Sparks
Watch Service at M. E. Church and Broadcast Plan
A watch service will be held at the Methodist church on December 31 at 8 o clock led by Rev. R. Davis. A radio set by Chambers will be installed and broadcast from Me Tenn with 5,000 Methodist youths attending. Dr. Humphrey Lee and Bishop Paul B Kearn are principal speakers on the Fox radio program. Coffee sandwiches and a social hour follow in the basement before a consecration at 1 o clock, with similar meetings planned across southern churches. Rev. Davis represents the New Mexico conference.
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Methodist Church
R. Davis
Ch Chambers
Me ‘Tenn
Humphrey Lee
Dallas
Paul B Kearn
South
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