Dr Powers and bandits tale from Boquillas raid
Upton County health officer and longtime Trans Pecos physician Dr Powers helped rescue American miners held by bandits near Boquillas in Old Mexico. He devised a plan to stall the looters, overpower armed captors, and guide the prisoners back to the border with help from miners and Mexican ranchers. The retreat lasted about four days with meals and whiskey provided to captors.
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Omer Rowers
Upton County
trans-Pecos
Dr. Powers
Boquillas
Pow
Old Mexico
Rio Grande
Carl Halter
Powers
Mr. Hatter
Son
Boquilias
Texas
Alpine
Sandereon
Merchants say holiday sales strong in Alpine and state
Holiday business rose for many stores with Alpine reporting peak sales this season since 1920. Shoppers bought earlier than last year, aided by federal aid funds released recently, and cities across Texas including San Antonio El Paso Abilene and San Angelo also noted better than usual Christmas trade.
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Santa Claus
Alpine
Stoke
San Antonio
el Paso
Abilene
San Angelo
Roses Bloom In Alpine Gardens At Christmas Time
Alpine West Texas gardens surprised by roses in full bloom on Christmas day amid a mild Christmas season. Severe winter delays and frost damaged some vegetation, yet Alpine yards remained colorful. A brief cold norther did not materialize into lasting winter weather, and Highlands enjoyed a rare warm Christmas with no birds in last year’s nests.
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Florida
California
West
Texas
Tony
Watch Party At Alpine Church Sunday Night
A Sunday night watch party at the Baptist church led by Rev. Buren Sparks will begin at 11 o’clock with no 7:30 service. A youth speaker will discuss What the Year 1983 Brought to the Young People of America followed by The Outlook for 1934. A local character in 1933 attire and a mystery girl representing 1934 perform, with special music, inviting Alpine’s young people to attend.
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Baptist Church
Buren Sparks
America
Alpine
Rose Bowl Game Broadcast Planned Over KTSM
Pasotex Petroleum of El Paso arranges Rose Bowl broadcast from Pasadena to air New Year’s Day. Local agent T A Beard reports the game will be carried by station KTSM El Paso Monday afternoon.
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KTSM
Pasotex Petroleum Company of
el Paso
Pasadena
California
T. A. Beard
Alpine Aims to Add Emergency Landing Field
Army control officer from Randolph Field visited Alpine and met with chamber of commerce and officials to designate Alpine as an emergency landing field. Local actions included painting around fair grounds, moving a fence, and leveling ground. County will blade the field. once completed the Army will mark it on maps as an emergency field.
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Alpine
U. S. Army
T. W. Foster
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Mergency
J Foster
Fair Grounds
Army
Jarmy
Rotary Sponsors New Year Dance in Alpine
A fair attendance reported at the Alpine Rotary club’s dance last Saturday night. Some funds were raised for a Boy Scout jobhouse to aid boys’ work, with a second dance planned next Monday night to support the project. proceeds will equip the house, furnished by the relief committee, and the plan has been sent to Austin for final approval.
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Alpine Rotary Club
T. L. Steiger
Lator
Austin
Mines Near Davis Mountain Park Reopens After May
Progress on reopening Shafter silver mines in Presidio county follows silver price gains under government plan. The long-idled Shafter mines, 45 miles south of Marfa and 20 miles north of Presidio, employed about 400 men in normal times and have yielded over 22 million dollars in silver. Local officials say the move could boost Big Bend, attract more claims, and spur development in the region.
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Presidio County
Mar[a
Presidio
Ttis
Big Bend
City Colleges and Schools to Reopen After Christmas
College and schools of City will reopen next Tuesday morning following the Christmas holidays. The break began last Friday as students and many faculty went home for the holiday.
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Cxty
Ana Ssul Ross College
Mexican Is Killed in Fort Davis Area Shooting
Fort Davis Texas December 77 Magete alanche of Valentine is dead and Laura Revera of Valentine is in critical condition in Port Davis after a shooting near the Mexican dance hall. The incident occurred Christmas Eve. The suspect, known as alanche, had previously served part of a sentence for killing his own wife. Funeral services were held in Valentine. A separate note mentions Frank Stephens of New York, arrested for two holdups, claiming a need for funds to marry.
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Fort Davis
Man Injured In Fall From Train Near Town
A 38 year old man from Mla Ford named Brauwere was found injured after falling from a passenger train passing Alpest 3. He appeared mentally off and had been working in Los Angeles. His wife arrived Wednesday to take him home as Dr Wright noted influence from injury.
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Conruaten
de Brauwere
Mla
Ford
Pete Garreth
Costa
Ben
Los Anges
Alpest 3
Joan
Wright
Hot Tip for Parents on Deep-Seated Child Colds
A radio promoter touts a remedy claimed to ease deep-seated children's colds. The pitch suggests applying the product to the chest to reach the source of trouble, prompting readers to question its effectiveness and safety.
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Ballyhooer
Form Credit Group For Westex Area
A fragmented notice discusses forming a credit group for the Westex area led by local officials and businesses. Mentioned names include Jott Davis Ot and W. B. Mitchell of Marfa with planned meetings and roles outlined in the county and Clay regions.
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Form Credit Group
Westex
Pteer
API
Rei County
Jott Davis
Cubrin
Powe
Sa Reeves
W. B. Mitchell
Marfa
Gace
Eastern Star Meeting to Be Held Next Tuesday
Members of Alpine chapter are reminded of a regular Eastern Star meeting next Tuesday evening January 2 at 1 30. Members and visitors are cordially invited to attend the meeting.
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Eastern Star
Cattlemen to Hold Annual Live Stock Meet Next Week
Tri County Agent Ernest Gibbons urges cattlemen to attend the National Live Stock association meeting in Weld Albuquerque New Mexico Thursday and Friday next week. The event pairs with the New Mexico Cattle Breeder association to discuss boosting cattle prices above production costs amid rising farm costs. Prominent western cattlemen including Albert K. Mitchell of New Mexico are expected to attend.
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Tri-County
Ernest Gibbons
National Live Stock Association
Weld
Albuquerque
New Mexico
New Mexico Cattle Breeder Association
Gibbons
Rend
Washington
Howe
John
Cattisiaen
Southwest
Gibebens
Albert K. Mitchell
State Senator Arthur P. Duggan Guest Speaker at Alpine Rotary
State Senator Arthur P. Duggan of Littlefield spoke at a Rotary luncheon in Alpine praising Sul Ross College and its leadership. He noted the school's progress and predicted a bright future, while commending President H. W. Morelock and the community’s dedication.
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Arthur P. Duggan
Littlefield
W. Morelock
Rotary
Bugnan
Sul Rows College
H.W. Morent
Sul Ross
Tnes
Morelock
Morslace
Auto License Plates Not to Go On Sale Here Until Jan. 1
Brewster county tax collector announced 1994 plates will not go on sale until next Monday. Plates must be obtained by February 1 or face a penalty. Owners with old plates and operating cars without new licenses risk fines.
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Brewster County
Mexican Community Tree Celebrated With Outdoor Services
Mexican children gathered for a community Christmas tree event sponsored by Patricio Martinez held outdoors south of the U P railroad. City merchants donated candies fruits and money aiding the fair. Martinez thanks them for their cooperation and support.
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Patricio Martinez
U. P
Patricio
There Is a Road from Heart to Heart
A brief, reflective piece explores emotional paths linking two souls. It uses metaphorical travel as a journey between inner states, suggesting connection, distance, and empathy without concrete events or dates. The tone is intimate and lyrical.
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Rankin
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Port Davis
Remey
Perestinge Fey
Ooorsen
Mra
Colp
Hee Chess Af
G. L. Nason
Park Hotel de Luxe
Yeager
Jomsration
Saia
Mr. Colp
Tiago
Coupatamas Suas
A. P. Robinson
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Chisos Mountains
Nason
College and Schools of City
Jeff Davis County
Valentine Man
Prank Stephens
New York
Eastern Star Meeting
Heart
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