Alpine Rotary and Civic Leaders Host Annual Chamber Banquet
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce annual round up in Alpine featured a Monday dinner at the Holland Hotel presided by President James E. Casner. Fort Davis delegates attended, praising cooperation, as reports highlighted 1925 school, civic league, relief, and cultural progress plus plans for 1926.
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Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
James E. Casner
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davis
Fort Davie
Texas Pioneer Woman Dies At 68 In West Texas
Mrs. John Z. Means a longtime West Texas resident and leader in community work passed away at Masonic Hospital. Survived by husband and four sons Sam Means El Paso H M Means Silver City NM Means Valentine and three daughters Mrs Clyde Texas. Also 15 grandchildren. Born in San Saba County she helped establish the Boys Camp meetings begun 86 years ago. Funeral services held in Valentine led by Rev L R Millican with Dr R L Irving of Fort Davis. Body to Valentine via Peak Hagedon. Remains previously brought to Valentine for services in a small church once her membership. A large gathering attended from surrounding towns. Burial and church rites described. Alpine civic notes follow about Chamber of Commerce and local events.
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R. McClure
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Davis
Fred Burleson
Alpine
Alpine Parents Teacher Association
H.W. Ferguson
Texas
Alpine Study Club
W. van Sickle
van Sickle
Davis Mountain Federation
Davis Mountain
Geo. Baines
Baines
The
Relief Association
Public Instruction
Eaerd
Sul Ross State
John Z. Means
West Texas
Southwest
Masonic Hospital
Mes
Sam Means
el Pasd
H. M. Means
Cal Silver City
M. O. Means
A Means
Valentine
Clyde Texas
Tan
Hrackerville
Mean Means
L. R. Millican
R. L. Irving
Col. Perkins
Alpst
8. R. McClure
Elizabeth Shoemake Birth and Marathon Funeral Obituary
Irene Elizabeth Shoemake was born March 29 1887 at Big Foot Frio County Texas later moved to Alpine Country after her mother died. The obituary notes a loss and service conducted by M P Hines with burial in Marathon Cemetery as a large crowd gathered in Marathon.
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Irene Elizabeth Shoemake
Big Foot
Frio County
Texas
Henry Lease Fis
Rei Baer
el Paso
George Moore
Eternal Father
Cornelius Bowtes
M. P. Hines
Miller
Marathon
Mojave Theatre Hosts Free New Year Show for Kids
Mojave Theatre proprietor E. Moseley invites all children to a free New Year's Day matinee at three o clock. Mothers are urged to send the youngsters as guests to start the year with a laugh.
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Pine Children
Mojave Theatre
E. 2. Moseley
Mr. Mosley
Mr. Moseley
Mitchell Selected to Judge Livestock Show at National Western
W. B. Mitchell of Marta Ha has been chosen to judge livestock at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The event, one of four major livestock shows, runs January 46 23 and features oil competition with experienced judges. The article notes the honor reflects Mr Mitchell’s qualifications and achievements in the field.
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As. W. B. Mitchell
Marta Ha
Denver Golo
Jon Toe Tate
Bre Mitchell
First Baptist Church Christmas Service Call to Support
A church notice thanks attendees for a holiday gathering and outlines regular services. It highlights Sunday School at 8 45, morning preaching at 11, evening service at 6 30, and midweek prayer at 7 20 with an early January WM A meeting. The message urges member participation to support a successful year.
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Sante Claus
el Tietante
Tvery
Alpine Bridge Club Dinners Then Bridges At Home
The Alpine Bridge Club entertained their husbands with a dinner party at Midway Cafe on Wednesday. After turkey, the group moved to the home of Mr and Mrs Clay Holland for bridge late into the night where John Gillett had high score among the men. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Shirley Scales Mr and Mrs W H Terry Sr Mr and Mrs Joe Burgens Capt and Mrs Wood Mr and Mrs Harry Watson Mr and Mrs Wells McIntyre Mr and Mrs Anja Wilson Mr and Mrs Fay Holland Mr and Mrs A A Newell Mr and Mrs F B Gilette Mesdames Anderson Shelby Burke Miss Thalia Gillett Miss Louise Thomas Messrs Johny Gillett Jim Wilson Sr and Mr and Mrs Gibson of New Mexico.
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Alpine Bridge Club
Midway
Clay Holland
John Gillett
Shirley Scales
W. H.terry
Mra
Joe Burgens
Wood
Harry Watson
Wells McIntyre
Anja Wilson
Yal Holland
A. A. Newell
F. B. Gilette
Mesdames Anderson
Shelby Burke
Thalia Gillett
Louise ‘Thomas
Messis
Johny Gillett
Jim Wilson
Gibson
New Mexico
Christmas Program and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
Henry Moore was in town Saturday and Miss Grace Herring, a San Angelo teacher, spent Christmas holidays with her family. Mrs. Joe Parker and Mrs. Leroy Stone were in Alps Mond S. L. Stone visited Hovey Monday. The Orient bridge crew headed to Alpine. William Addison and L. Stone were in Alpine Friday. Mrs. Sam Luidieke and children visited Chancellor with Mrs. West Pool’s guest.
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Joe Parker
Alps
S. L. Stone
Hovey
Sam Luidieke
Chancellor
West Pool
Grace Herring
San Angelo
Lobos Win Third Straight In San Antonio Schedule
The College basketball squad beat Lrackenridge High School 15 to 11 to secure a third straight win. The team, about twelve men, traveled to San Antonio with plans to meet Texas University on Thursday and Saturday at the YMCA, and later St. Marks in San Antonio.
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Fas Lrackenridge High School
Sul Rose
Army Engineers
Brookfiew Hyer
Texas University
Ant'n
San Antonio
San Antonio Express
Patton
Johnny Pryde
Raves
Claude Brown
Shamrock
Lee Smith
Frank Cross
Ford
Townsend
Kell
Smith
St. Marks
100 Per Cent Day At Methodist Church
The church calls for full attendance Sunday with 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Epworth League meets at 6:45 p.m. Day aims for 100 percent families and members. Pastor RF Davis invites all, offering rides by phone 195.
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Methodist Church
Epworth League
Alpine Hit by Winter Weather Snapshots
Alpine endured a sudden winter spell after a warm spell through Christmas. Snow, sleet, rain and ice coated streets, leaving sidewalks slick and navigation difficult as temperatures fell to around six above. More cold, icy conditions were expected.
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Mercury
iJ B Yates Dies at Kerrville
Mrs. James Yates died in a Kerrville hospital after a prolonged illness. The Yates family, longtime Alpine residents, moved here years ago. The body was taken to Corpus Christi for burial. Surviving are her husband and a three year old daughter.
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James
Yates
Kerville
Yater
Alpine
Jimmie Eli He
Ratia
Ivy
El Paso Visitors Reach Local Turns in Week
Mr and Mrs N L Casmer and family of El Paso visited here this week.
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Sire
N.L. Casmer
Family of
el Paso
Waldron Mines Aim to Increase Extraction Capacity
Waldron, of Waldron Quicksilver Mines, reports the extraction plant and property are operating well. He plans to return to the mines and seeks to raise capacity to restore production to levels seen at California mining sites, with expansion of holdings guiding the upgrade.
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Waldron
Boa. Waldron
Waldron Quicksilver Mines
California
Ummistian Church Opens Year With The Two Kinds Of Wisdom
The first service of the new year at Ummistian Church will discuss The Two Kinds of Wisdom at morning service. Evening service will explore the Eternality of Some Mounds. Bible School begins at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 30. Join us.
Riverside area bridge party and holiday greetings
Mrs W W Jenkins hosted a bridge party for Ruth Ruth Jenkins Murphy’s friends with a salad fruit cake and mints as refreshments. Guests included Nina Hello Bertha Mae Hancock Pauline Terry Frances Gillet Laurine Hoardman and Grace Medel among others Fort Davis guests Katherine Espey and Bertha May Hancock also noted for college plans. Other gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Wells McIntyre and families hosting more bridge and dinner events with jokes and stories.
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W. W. Jenkins
Irl
Ruth Ruth Jenkins Murphy
Bridge
Nina
Bertha Mae Hancock
Pauline Terry
Frances Gillet
Laurine Hoardman
Met” HM Pouncey
Grace Medel
Clemma Billingsley
Katherine Espey
Fort Davis
Verdic Entry Muerte at Mojave Theatre
Public notice announces a theatrical event at the Mojave Theatre titled Vervic Enty Muerte with an invitation to attend. Details are sparse but indicate a formal public invitation or screening.
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Vervic Entery Muerte
Mojave Theatre
Quicksilver Flask Shipment At Waldron Mines Depot
A shipment of quicksilver flasks is at the Southern Pacific depot awaiting the Waldron flight teams. This signals imminent activity in the quicksilver industry of the district. Additional flasks for Waldron mines are reportedly en route.
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Waldron Mines
Tne
Southern Pacific
Waldron
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Morelock
Sul Ross
Charer of Commerce
Alpine Rotary Club
D. N. Scott
Scott
Mr. Scott
Alpine Rotary
Gillett
Niahed
Mary Haynes
Gene Mauger
Nevill
Thaine
Aftr
Georgia Benson
Jeanette Tip Pett
Winifred Terrell
Brookie Cook
James Brittan
Berta Ferris
Mesers
W. H. Terry, Jr
Jim Wilson, Jr
Frank Mangum
Bernal Slight
Barney Brown
B. William Timmle Derrick
Gene Benson
Hawin Gillett
el Faso
Mrs. C. E. McCool
Mrs. Melton
Francis Mitchell
Marfa
Mary Bell
George Brown
Child
Ed Linn
Mr. Brown
Marta
Elizabeth Shoemake
Mojave
Mitchell
First Baptist Church
Bridge Club
Henry Moore
Kennedy
Leroy Stone
Hutto, Texas
Orient
William Addison
8. L. Stone
LOBOS
Lobo
Sam
Antonio
Expres
RF. Davis
Ij. B. Yates
Kerrville
Ummistian Church
Iridge Party
C.K. McCool
Dest
Shirley Seales
Joe Burgess
Berta Ferry
Jeff Oliver
J.D. Jackson
Katherine Expy
Morgan Terry
Tampico
Mexico
Mrs
Warren Reed
Walter Garnett
Raymond and
Loren Crawford
Wii Garnett
Lubbock
Bertha May Hancock
University of Southern California
Ruby James
Grace Covey
Terlingua
Wey G
Murray Visitureenwood
Russell
McAillan
Alamogordo
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