Federal road fund sought for Brewster County Texas
Following news that ten million dollars in federal funds are available for Texas road work Brewster County chamber moves to secure a share for Highway 90 from San Antonio to the Texas border. State matching funds may be used and officials in Washington and Austin urged to act quickly before the September 10 deadline. Military use of the route and local forts are cited to bolster support as wires to representatives and senators push for funds.
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Texas
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Austin
Alpine
War Department
Sul Ross Freshman Stock Team Captures First in Lubbock Show
A Sul Ross freshman stock judging team won the first annual event in Lubbock ahead of Tech and Canyon. Team members were Gene Hill Anna Wilson Ralph Barker Griffin Lattimore and Laurence Wetzlg. High marks came in beef cattle sheep and dairy cattle with individual honors for Hill and Wilson. The squad, under Instructor W R Felton, plans trips to El Paso and Fort Worth for upcoming contests against New Mexico A M and M and other schools.
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Sul Ross
Lubbock
Tech
Canyon
W. R. Felton
Gene Hill
Anja Wilson
Ralph Barker
Griffin Lattimore
Laurence Wetzlg
Anna Wilson
Barker
La Mode Set to Open Monday With Modernized Shop
Mrs. Stella Byrd announces the Flower shop and La Mode will open Monday in the new Fi building. Improvements include a cooling florist case, expanded stock, and floor space to add fixtures for ladies wearing apparel. Carnations will be given to visitors and a silk pajama prize awarded at eight.
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Stella V
la Mode
Tenas
Mra ‘Yid
Byrd
Park Improvement Plans for Holland Avenue Area
Plans to beautify the Holland avenue border by the Southern Pacific railroad near Alpine’s business district proceed. The railroad will plant 36 trees and 56 shrubs and maintain greenery with an 18 foot driveway entry from Fifth and Seventh streets, while Sixth street opening is to be blocked. The city proposes moving two railroad warehouses fronting Holland to improve city appearance, offering to cover moving costs if suitable locations can be found.
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Holland Avenue
Southern Pacific Railroad
N. 8. Murphy
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific
Seventh
Fifth
Railroad
Holland
Alpine
Magnolia Petroleum Moves Offices to Highway Station
Company offices of Magnolia Petroleum in Alpine have been moved from the frame building near the Berkeley warehouse to the Highway Service station. L. T. Votan, the company agent, says all business will be transacted from the new offices in the future.
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Magella Petroleum Company
Alpine
Berkeley
Highway Service Staton
L. T. Votan
Meh Reform Beat 1 Before We
A brief notice outlines a minor reform effort labeled meh reat ba 1 before we, noting limited details and unclear scope. The item emphasizes upcoming discussion and possible changes without naming stakeholders or dates.
BYPU SCHOOLS GET RESULTS
The Pecos Valley association reports the seven day BYPU school was the most successful yet. Rev. Baren Sparks says 75 attended regularly and 50 earned diplomas, with six conversions during the week. Students learned leadership in Christian work and modern BYPU methods, then a district gathering in Fort Stockton capped the graduation.
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Pecos Valley Association
Baren Sparks
BLY. P. U
Wink
Alpine
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Iraan
Toyah
Carney
Winter Moisture Boosts Ranges Across Big Bend Area
In Brewater County resident Mr Butt notes winter moisture has left the region in fine condition. He recalls 1884 as a long-lasting memory and says no winter compares. Rain and warmth spurred peavines and weeds, saving feed costs. overall outlook is bright with renewed newspaper subscription.
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Big Bend
Tye Butte
Hovey
Brewater
Meuteri
Butt
Sam McKinney
Pay Up S Avalanche Subscription Drive Urged
The Avalanche appeals to readers to check expiration dates and settle overdue subscriptions. Notices were sent last month to Alpine subscribers, with a cutoff looming to cancel heavily delinquent accounts. A February offer cuts a dollar fifty to new subscribers, while thanking those who already paid.
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BL Lane
Alpin
M. F. Stevens
Daniel Baker Here Tonight Lobos Face Hillbillies In Tough Race
The Lobos prepare for a hard game tonight against the Brownwood Hillbillies in a Western division race for T A A honors. Coach Graves’ team, scarlet and pressed for record improvement, faces a veteran lineup that has played together long enough to pose trouble. The Lobos seek a breakthrough after a four game skid as the season tightens.
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Lobos
Daniel Baker
Brownwood
Graves
Rams
Laat
Twenty New Members Added to County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber reports twenty new members since January with a goal of sixty. New officers and directors are in place as canvassing in Shirley man begins. Fifteen names were announced at a luncheon, not counting early-card joiners. last year twenty six joined.
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Punty Chamber of Commerce
Unis Umber
Shirley Man
Terlingua Mine Opens After Two-Year Standstill
The Waldron quicksilver mines near Terlingua in Brewster County resume operations after a two year pause. About ten flasks of quicksilver have shipped recently and plans include new machinery and a retort. The Chisos and Rainbow mines are also in the Terlingua district and production is expected to increase.
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Waldron Quicksilver
Brewster County
Terlingua
Chisos Mining Company
Rainbow
Waldron
Iiclding BA. W
Series For Cage Championship Of County To Start
The Junior high Spikes, eighth grade and under, begin a county cage series to decide the champion. They face Marathonish school in the first game today on the outdoor court at the junior high, with Doan of Fort Davis refereeing. Players include Bowles, Weyerts, Matthews, Allen, Allen, East, Ogas, James, Dees, Parker and DeAx.
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Ung
Marta
Thiere
Marfa
Doan
Fort Davis
Tra Bowles
BI Weyerts
Prank Matthews
Bill Allen
Jack Allen
Auck Ross East
Ramon Ogas
Julio James
Bob Dees
James Parker
Charles DeAx
Law Firm Dissolves Partnership Agreement
Information from the office reports that the law firm between W Van Stekle and Fisher, existing for nearly four years, has dissolved by mutual consent. Van Stekle will keep his offices in the Hord building while Fishers plans are not disclosed.
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van Stekle
Sher
W. van Stekle
Hord
Fisher
Brewster County Poll Tax Delinquency and Delayed Payment Plan
Brewster County records show only 802 poll tax payments this year, far below last year’s nearly 1 200, reflecting reduced voting participation. Taxes are delinquent after October and carry a 10 percent penalty, with a 5 percent after a late date. sheriff W. C. Hale notes the delayed plan keeps many from voting and delays lists of delinquents.
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Brewster County
Elisens
Jnuary
Texas
Orth Alpine
Marathon
Fehan
Inen
ADD ROOMS TO HOSPITAL
Local hospital begins expansion to ease crowded wards as demand rises. A second floor room and a first floor room are added, with brick tile construction and a heating plant upgrade. Contract awarded to Alpin builders. total cost around $2,500.
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M. T. Turney
Nis
Alpin
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