Experts to Survey Loco Weed Study Site in Davis Mountains
A Texas A M Experimental Station party led by Director A B Conner will arrive in the Davis Mountains Big Bend area to preliminarily survey costs for establishing a laboratory. The team includes veterinarians chemists botanists and a range specialist and will assess needs for a formal loco weed research facility. Local ranchers report heavy losses from loco weed and multiple agricultural groups urge state and federal backing for the project.
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Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Texas A. & M
A. B. Conner
Tri-County
R. 8. Miller
Miller
Texas & Southwestern Cattle
Raisers Association
American
National Live Stock Association
Highland Hereford Breeders Associon
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Jett Davis County Chamber of Commerce
Texas Experimental Station
Weekly Market Letter: Cattle and Sheep Prices Steady to Strong
Receipts totaled about 2800 cattle and 600 calves. Steer prices remained steady after yesterday's decline, with few steers on sale. Cows steady to slightly stronger, good butcher cows 6.50 to 7.60, choice cows up to 8.50. Fat heifers and yearlings higher, fat 679 lb heifers 11.35, 715 lb steer yearlings 11.80, some 12.50. Calves steady, heavy killing calves 10 to 11, 244 lb calves 10, choice steer calves up to 11.50, strictly choice veals 12 to 12.25. Bulls steady, heavy Bologna bulls 7.75 to 8.00. Sheep market steady to strong, choice fat wethers 8 to 9, fat ewes 7 to 8, fat lambs 12 to 13, fair to good 11 to 12, feeder lambs 10.50 to 11.50. Announcement: starting February 1 Hog and Sheep Sales chief Mr Finley to oversee hog and sheep departments.
Notice to Contractors for Alpine Teachers College Gymnasium
Sealed proposals due 2:00 p.m. Feb 15 at Ralph H. Camero Architect San Antonio for one story and partial basement semiireproof gymnasium at Sul Rows State Teachers College Alpine Texas. Plans available by request with $25 refundable plan return. bids require $1500 accompany. Owners reserve right to reject any bids.
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Ralph H. Camero
City National Bank
San Antonio
Texas
Sul Rows State Teachers College
Alpine
Biennial Day Set for Texas Women's Clubs
Fort Davis reports that February 1 is designated Biennial Day by the state committee. Texas clubs must raise 25,000 for the General Federation biennial in San Antonio May 29 to June 6, with each member taxed 50 cents and clubs urged to secure full participation. District finance chairmen will handle collections.
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Fort Davis
Sment
San Antonio
C. H. Bird
Davis Mountain Federation
Texas
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Wm. Reakan
Cisco
1928 Sul Ross Summer School advertised in Skyline
A six page Skyline issue dated March 7 promotes the eighth annual Summer School at Sul Ross from June 6 to August 25. The feature highlights climate, mountain scenery, recreational trips, hikes, swimming in Hancock pool, golf, tennis, and baseball as core attractions. Enrollment last year neared 500 with an expected gain of about 200 this year under President H. W. Morelock.
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Sul Ross
H. W. Morelock
Nature
Hancock Pool
Cromwell Milburn to Open Frigidaire Delco Firm
Cromwell and Milburn, recently arrived, plan a new company Cromwell & Milburn to lease G M C products in three counties Brewster Terrell and Pecos. They seek a suitable location and will open for business as soon as possible, the Avalanche reports.
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H. Cromwell
R. E. Milburn
Delco
Avalanche
Cromwell & Milburn
Brewster
Terrell
Pecos
Bel
Colleges for teachers most important in state
J. Guleke, new state Board of Regents member and prominent lawyer from Amarillo, told Texas teachers colleges are the state’s most important institutions due to their service in training teachers. He urged expanding Sul Ross growth cautiously, advocating sturdy, long term improvement over quick spurts.
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Hoard of Regents
J. ©. Guleke
Panshandle
Amarillo
Teachers Colleges
Texas
Guleke
Gulekie
Sul Ross
Rotarians Back Bond Issue For Sewer and Water Upgrades
Alpine Rotarians discussed a forthcoming bond issue to fund sewer and water system expansion. Members argued the plan safeguards public health, spurs new construction, and keeps Alpine competitive without raising taxes beyond the constitutional limit, with broad backing from prominent local businessmen.
Bible Sunday Prizes For Oldest Bible At Christian Church
The Christian Church will host Bible Sunday next week inviting the public to bring their oldest Bible. Prizes of 1.00, 0.50, and 0.25 will be awarded to the oldest, second oldest, and third oldest Bibles respectively. Entrants should include name, publication date, possession circumstances, and significance for public reading after morning service led by Leon Williams.
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The
Christian Church
Mother
Dad
Leon Williams
Presbyterian Church Bible Class and Worship Schedule
The Presbyterian Church invites participation in a men’s Bible class at 9 45 a m and public worship at 11 a m with Young People’s Day next Sunday. The youth will lead the evening service. W E Caldwell superintendent and David J Murray minister invite visitors and prospective members.
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Cne Buclave Theatre
W. E. Caldwell
David J. Murray
Leap Year Dance Planned by Brewster Old Settlers
The Old Settlers Association of Brewster County plans a leap year dance on February 25 at the court house, announced by president Ed Nevill. At a recent meeting at Mrs. George Bless’s home twenty new members were added, bringing total membership to about forty. charter membership requires twenty years residency, while those who have lived in the area less than five years are excluded. The association’s regular monthly dance was held at the court house last Saturday, drawing many members and other attendees.
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Old Settlers’ Association
Brewster County
Ed Nevill
George Bless
Tury
Destrust
Unis
Courtoase
First Methodist Church Lay School and Services
The First Methodist Church advertises a lay school with classes for all ages, morning services at 11 a.m., and a 2 p.m. Junior Epworth meeting. Pastor K. F. Davis invites everyone, stressing punctual start times and a welcoming, home-like church. An Epworth League event and sermon titled A. King Sold Cheap are noted.
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First Methodist Church
Epworth
Epworth League
A. King
Ermon
Students of Science See One Cell Theory Debate
Leon Williams invites readers to a Sunday church discussion challenging Darwinian ideas and the biology of human origins. The notice promotes a talk on evolution, paleontology, and biblical belief with references to Haeckel and Huxley, urging attendance at the Christian church.
Baptist Church Sunday Attendance Call to Punctuality
The pastor urges perfect Sunday school attendance with no alibis and asks members to be in their places. Sunbeams preach at 4 pm and youth groups meet at 6:30 pm. Pastor Buren Sparks notes morning service at 11 am.
Mrs O Connors Mother Visits Alpine Cottage
Mrs H B Barry of St Louis and her granddaughter Elise Barry visit the O Connor cottage this week. Mrs Barry enjoys the warm breeze of Alpine after snow and cold winds in St Louis.
Eastern Star Big Meeting Set Next Tuesday
Alpine Cha No 122 of the Order Eastern Star holds a meeting at the Masonic Temple next Tuesday evening. Assistant deputy grand matron Mrs Eula Brown of Alpine will make her annual visit. Degrees will be conferred on three candidates and members from Marfa Fort Davis Fort Stockton and Sanderson invited for a large turnout.
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Alpine Cha No. 122
Order
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Eula Brown
Alpine
N.S. Murphy
Sanderson
Girls to Present Sacred Musicale at First Methodist
The girls choral club of Sul Ross will present a sacred concert at the First Methodist Church Sunday evening February 12 at the regular hour. This will be their first public concert of the year. The program features mostly chorus numbers with Laura Haas as soloist. Fourteen voices sing under Miss Helen Allen with Frances Gillett at the piano. Notable pieces include So Now the Dawn Is by Elgar The Old Be Just for Today and Teach Me to H. W. Morelock will deliver a devotional segment.
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Sul Ross
Pyram
Laura Haas
Helen Allen
Frances Gillett
Elgar
H.W. Morelock
Property Sale and New Building Plans on Sixth Street
A local land transaction notes valuable property sold on Sixth Street adjoining, with plans to erect a new building near the old Lackey place at Sixth Street and Avenue D. Owners include Mrs J M and references to parcels on Fifth Street and a rooming house. No contracts signed yet.
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Sixth Street
Hord & Williams
Clarence
Lackey Place
Avenue D
J. M
Shirley Scaleson
T. A. Beard
Fifth Street
Perkins Tints
Oldress
EL Pas
Hudson Bakery Property Sold for Golden West Shop
Incola Hudson Bakery property south of the 8 P tracks was bought from W C Allen by G E Pearman in a recent announcement. Allen, who recently acquired the property in trade, will run a shop at the old bakery stand under the name Golden West Shop offering auto and sign painting car washing and greasing and fender repairing.
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Incola Hudson Bakery
W. C. Allen
G. E. Pearman
Allen
Avenue
Golden West
New Floral Shop Planned for Alpine in February
Alpine will gain a floral shop operated by Mrs. George C Richardson recently from Kansas City. Fronts the Alpine Hardware Company building, it aims to open about February 1, addressing a long felt need as flowers are currently shipped from up to 200 miles away.
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Alpine
George C. Richardson
Kansas City
Quai Ne
Alpine Hardware Company
Mining boom hits Brewster County with new plants
Greater activity in the Brewster County quicksilver area with two new plants prepping to start. The Thirty Nine Mine owned by FW Oakes Jr of Denver plans to install modern machinery and begin production in 60 to 90 days. A rotary furnace was unloaded and heavy materials supplied by Alpine runs Howell Lumber and Alpine Lumber. J B Keefer Co to supply fuel and oils. WD Burcham plans to reopen Shady Butte area with nine known sites under Brewster Quicksilver Consolidated. Waldron mine surveyor A L White works on new claims as activity surges. When all four reach production, the district is expected to be among the nation’s largest quicksilver producers.
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Hrewster
FW. Oakes, Jr
Denver
Alpine Runs
Howell Lumber Company
Alpine Lumber Company
J.B. Keefer
Tex. Company
Waldron
A. L. White
Mr. Waldron
Er Chisos Mining
Alpine Rotary Club Attendance Highlighted By Guests
Alpine Rotary Club reported 100 percent attendance as members gathered with guests including J. W. Gens, Leisure of Houston, Louie Starns of Odessa, and John Perkins. Jimmie Yates of the Marta club attended as a guest.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Moons
J. W. Gens Laisure
Houston
Louie Starns
Odessa
John Perkins
Jimmie Yates
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Finley
Barry Seobee
Brigidaire and
Galeke
Rotary
Chamber of
Presbyterian Church
K. F. Davis
Darwin
Huxley
Haeckel
Wirehow
Berlin
St. George
Mivert
Trans
Old World
God
Devilushun
Sixth ST
OLD Hudson Bakery
Study Butte
WD. Burcham
Shady Butte
Teel
Quicksilver
Brewster Quicksilver
Informisiven
Mickie
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