Alpine reports record school enrollment this week
Alpine schools reach a new attendance high with 797 enrolled across three city schools and a Catholic institution, excluding Sul Ross sub-college students. City totals sum to 734, with Fort Davis planning a dedication for its new high school building on February 8 featuring a program and tours.
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Alpine
Catholic Sisters
Sul Ross
Horace Oliver
North Ward
Madera Ward
Lobos Fall Twice to Plainsmen in Tough Road Swing
Sul Ross Lobos, on five losses and two wins, traveled to face Canyon and Texas Tech. They finished second in all four games, with Tech reporters noting Sul Ross nearly held the Matadors to their lowest score of the year. Coach Graves led the squad including Allen, Terrell, B Connally, Wilson, McLean, Hale, M Connally, Skevington, Watson, and Young. Hale was the top scorer in conference play.
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Lobos
Plains
Canyon
Texas Tech
Sul Ross
Tech
Graves
Allen
Terrell
B. Connally
Wilson
McLean
Hale
M. Connally
Skevington
Watso
Young
National Drama Week Observed Here in Alpine
Annie Kate Ferguson of Sul Ross College announces National Drama Week celebration in Alpine. Churches, women's clubs, study groups, and local dramatic organizations including the Little Theatre of the Alps, the Mask and Slipper club, and the Tormentors will collaborate to stage a meaningful event during the last week of February.
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Annie Kate Ferguson
M Sul Ross
Alpine
Itke
Rsult
Big Bend
Little
Perkins Sells Lobo Cafe With Feb 15 Transfer
Leonard Perkins sells the Lobo cafe to George R. Edwards and Paul Vogt with ownership to begin February 15. Perkins said he will likely open a cafe near Presidio in the near future.
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Perkins
Lobo Cafe
Leonard Perkins
George R. Edwards
Paul Vogt
Presidio
Moody Withdraws From Avalanche Family
Moody and partner D M Bennett reorganize ownership of the Avalanche reflecting a two year lease of Moody’s remainder while Moody stays in Alpine. He remains a strong local booster and will continue efforts to build up the town and district, with the paper noting his high regard as a newspaper man.
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T. R. Moody
D. M. Bennett
The
Avalanche
Moody
Alpine
Mr. Moody
Everhearts to Run Highland Hatchery in West Alpine
Mr and Mrs J M Everheart named to head the Highland Hatchery to be built on the Everheart place in West Alpine. A new incubator with 2000 egg capacity and a balling building are planned to care for hens and chicks. Prices for chickens range from 15 to 25 dollars per hundred with some pedigree hatching at popular rates.
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J. M. Everheart
Highland Hatchery
Highland Poultry Association
Everheart Place
West Alpine
Ines
Everhearts
Ernest Gibbens
Tri-County
Auto license issuance reaches 1153 by February first
Tax collectors report 1153 auto licenses issued through February 1, including 823 passenger cars and 220 trucks. Licenses are issued singly with penalties for each case. The note mentions confusion over registrations and a possible miscount in the year.
Hoxie to Begin Work at Davis Fort Davis Projects Start
Fort Davis plans two major building efforts this week the new Masonic hall and the rehabilitation of the officers row for Jack Hoxie moving picture and tourist venture. Hoxie and entourage expected back in ten days with horses dogs riders and performers. Quinn to build two structures Evan J Wood handles the Masonic project. Old Masonic edifice razed lumber moved to site for a second story addition on the Carlton building.
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Fort Davis
S.P
Masonic
Old Fort Davis
Jack Hoxie
Leaky
Hoxie
Texas
Former Alpine Business Man Dies in New York
A former Alpine business man died at his daughter Mrs. M. Loewenthal’s Brooklyn home on January 21. He had been 40 for over a year and leaves a widow and three children. Interment was in Brooklyn on January 14.
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New York
Limpia Road Finish Cleared Into Wild Rose Pass, Fort Davie
A twenty foot deep cut through Wild Rose pass on the Limpial canyon road near Fort Davie was completed at a cost around 20 600. Traffic is using the new section and officials say work will start soon on an extension to connect with the northern side, extending 2000 feet down the slope to create a steadier five percent grade. Rumors say the Horseshoe Curve at Musquez canyon head may be eliminated, though state officials have not directed such work.
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Fort Davie
Wild Rose Pass
Limpial Canyon
Musquez Canyon
Interesting Find At Fort Stockton Church Wall Niche
Workmen uncover a niche in the St. Joseph's Church cornerstone at 8 Main Street Fort Stockton. Father Cuadrado unsealed a box containing foreign and U S coins about 60 cents and three shin plasters dated August 1 1877 plus slips naming R B Hayes M Blunt and others. The notes were restored to the niche, with details of the church’s 1877 construction and Pecos County figures.
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St. Joseph's Cathie
Main Street
Manuel ‘Cundrado
United States
U. S
R. B. Hayes
M. Blunt
R. Hubbard
Texas
Father Pellesser
San Antonio
G. M. Frazier
Pecos
M. F. Corbett
Jos. Ferrar
St. Joseph's Church
Fort Stockton
St. Joseph'a
Pecos County
Cuadrado
Union Services For Alpine Boy Scouts Sunday
A special service for Alpine Boy Scouts to mark the twentieth anniversary of the Boy Scout movement will be held Sunday evening at the Baptist church. All city denominations will participate and the service begins at 7 20 oclock with the public invited to attend.
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The
Baptist Church
High Demand For Highland Birds At Show
The Highland Poultry Show boosts demand for high grade birds raised in the Highland area. Dr. Wright says a pen of six Austenlorps sold at a Taney price to Schutlenbers. The last show was praised by tri county agent Mr. Gibbens. Plans aim to make the event an official A P A show next time.
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Highland
Wright
Schutlenbers
Tri-County
Gibbens
Texas Rocky Mountains
Nichols seeks Precinct 1 commissioner seat
J P Nichols announces candidacy for commissioner of precinct No 1 in North Alpine. A longtime Alpine resident, he has run a ranch in the Glass Mountains area, pledging economical county administration and service to taxpayers if elected. He urges voters to support him in the July primary.
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J.P. Nichols
North Alpine
Mr. Nichols
Alpine
Glass Mountains
Here
Two Mexicans slain on Rio Grande near Castelon
Report to the sheriff details a fatal fight at Pablo Risa’s riverbank home near the Rio Grande. Pete Garcia and Carlos Garcia, brothers in law, were wounded and believed dragged into the river after the confrontation. Pablo Pisa and Adolphus were arrested. search for bodies continues as officers pursue further developments.
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Rio Grande
W. C. Hale
John Hollis
Marathon
Pete Crawford
Texas Rangers
Pablo Risa
Pete Garcia
Carlos Garcia
Pablo Pisa
Adolphus
Crawford
Cartledge
Castelon
Alpine Calendar Committee to Coordinate City Programs
Alpine leaders form a calendar committee of club and organization presidents to coordinate public programs and avoid conflicts. The plan aims to hold open committee meetings, involve Sul Ross College, schools, churches, Rotary, Lions, and other groups, and seek broad cooperation for future events. Principal speaker at the chamber luncheon will be W Th Mitchell of the Texas Breeder-Feeder Association, with City Beautification and Plumbing on the agenda.
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HT. Fletcher
Chamber Commerce
of Commerce
Alpine
Ates
Sul Ross College
Parent 4 ‘Teacher Association
Alpine Study Club
Blue Bonnet Club
el Pro Reso Club
Delphians
Rotary
Lions
Little ‘Theatre
Fletcher
Aries
Coord
W. Th. Mitchell
Marta
Mitchell
Highland
Mra Lula Murphy
Preside Civic League
J. W. Moretock
Lane
St. Rose College
Ranchman Joe Espy Purchases Large Cattle Shipment
Jeff Davis County rancher Joe Espy has bought about 3300 head of cattle, including 1260 steer and heifer yearlings from McGregor Land & Cattle for delivery. Purchases also include 600 Mexican steers from B H Avarice and 1500 steers from Varic Mockmen, with delivery to his Alamo re ranch and totals near $50,000. Proceeds from a local pie sale support the Presbyterian building fund.
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Joe Expy
Jeff Davis County
FL Paso Commission
McGregor Land & Cattle Company
Mr. Espy
B. H. Avarice
Mexico
EL Paso
Alamore
Texas
Presidio
Citizens Readying to Vote in Election Year
Report shows a surge in poll tax receipts through January with 1021 issued this year versus 749 last year. Precinct tallies include Alpine North 564 Alpine South 4 Terlingua 65 Marathon 199 Marien 19 and a reduction in another due to voters shifting to new mining precincts.
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North Alpinem
South Alpine Met
Citizens Warned To Keep Lookout For Panhandlers
Alpine residents are urged to avoid giving to panhandlers who solicit funds for charities without written approval from local groups. The Re- Hef Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Retail Merchants Association warn against donations to strangers unless endorsed in writing by the organizations, citing authorities questioned by A F Robinson.
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Re- Hef Association
Chamber of Commerce
Retail Merchants Association
Tiusinow
A. F. Robinson
Alpine
Bellet Association
Chamber of Com
Merce
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R. Irving
H. C. Metcalf
McDonald
Mt of Marta
Lions Club Quartet
Alpine Organization
Tyrrel Smith
W. C
W. Fisher
Gainess & Tansl
Avetin
Bivan
J. Woot
Ussehresier
Ann Nance
Tre Wood
Dalnters
Coures
Avalanche Family
DAVIS
Limpia Road
Ft. Stockton
Boy Scouts
J. P. Nichols
Ors
CALND
R Mitchell
ATC. C
Presbyterian Building Fund
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