Local Notables Visit Alpine Area Amid Diverse Events
Howard E. Perry of Portland visits Brewster County mining district while May Anne Yates joins Cook business school in Rankin. Miss Merle Holmes and Miss Ethel Cooper enroll as new students. Rev. Paul D. Newell and Rev. Fernandes attend church events in Chihuahua City. J J Sublett reports river farm activity, and Felix McGaughy and Bernal attend a Butok service in El Paso. Louise Berkeley and others spend weekend in El Paso. South Pacific freight agent Louis Foerheimer tours town. Flowers for a new Floral Co. location arranged by Otter Floral. Nolan Shuler returns from Florida. Miss Jones Kirkland arrives in Alpine to take over studio duties. Charles Cole visits bedside of his ailing mother. Rev. Doak and two daughters of El Paso visit Swatin Park Christian Church. HW Quinn visits Alpine as a guest of local friends.
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May Anne Yates
Rank In
Wi. Salter
City
Mie Merle Holmes
Sanderson
Ethel Cooper
Phoenix
Arie Tone
Cook Business School
Panhandle and Lobos Face Canyon in Tight Canyon Battle
Alpine sports note previews a clash as Panhandle’s Burton boys and Lobos meet Canyon with Buffaloes holding a slight edge in offense. Key players like Forternberry and Comer pace the Panhandle attack while Canyon counts on Starnen Bak and Connadly to spark scoring as they chase a tough road win.
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Forternberry
Comer
Panhandler
Buffaloes
Sul
Burton
Alpine
Graves
Canyon
Daniel Bak
Marcus Connadly
Tes
Starnen
Johnny
Whipkey Leaves Colorado Visit After Texas Stay
Mr and Mrs T R Moody hosted a visiting relative, Whipkey, who departed yesterday for his Colorado home after several days in Texas with the Moody couple. Mrs Whipkey plans another visit with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Whipkey
Colorado
Texas
T. R. Moody
Advertising program under US 90 plan gains interest
Clay Holland Is, president, has heard from about thirty of five towns and is expected to represent the group. He will travel by schedule with days booked in advance. Advertisers say towns along US 90 in this section that contributed will gain placement in the campaign. The plan aims at southern states as well and follows similar efforts by New Mexico and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Holland
Presiden
Numrs
New Mexico
Court prepares for high profile murder trial
Court action mirrors a complex hearing as both sides prepare to call witnesses in the charged murder case of Ramon Ramires. The scene recalls the prior year’s killing, with officers seeking the suspect Gonzales at the jail, while other party members await custody.
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Andreas
Salen
Ramon Ramires
Gonzales
Prisoner Held After Jail Breaks Across Roswell Fight
In the killing case, Herre ra Lujan has been sent to the penitentiary for violating prohibition laws linked to the alleged affair that led to the fight. Daniel Ramirez, a Mexican escapee, was caught in Roswell and later broke jail here last fall. he had not been located yet.
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Herrera Lujan
Daniel Ramirez
Roswell
of Y Teers
Route Change Proposed by Counties to Seek State Aid
Continued discussion plans Alpine expansion on a new route. County officials argue higher costs but push to persuade department heads to follow already partly improved alignment. Pecos County voters supported highway paving toward the Brewster line and seek benefits from the $1,000,000 road funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
C.D. Wood
Casebier
Pecos County
Anstn
Honda
Hovey
Brewster
Casebler
Half Inch Weather Keeps Big Bend Ground Moist
The report notes greened weeds providing early ranch feed as misty conditions and light winds limit evaporation. Dry west winds have not yet arrived this year, preserving soil moisture and delaying heat. Overall the region remains moister and somewhat greener than typical for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Eagles To Play Back Five In Cage Series
Alpine Bucks host Sanderson Eagles in a two game weekend series at home with planned start tonight and a final game at ten o clock tomorrow morning due to gym conflicts. Both teams are evenly matched after splitting a pair this season as Sanderson eyes a district tournament run next week and Alpine seeks a strong showing against a top rival.
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Ache‘tule
Alpine Bucks
Eagles
Crack
Sanderson
Frays
Bucks
Alpine
Venoo Lads Edge Lobo In Close 26 24 Victory
The Venoo Lads defeated the Lobo 26 to 24 as Bes ton Cook, main scorer and injured for three weeks, was limited to brief sessions. Coach Oliver plans a game next Thursday ahead of the district tourney, aiming to compare with Rankin or El Paso quintets. A February 20 game with Wink is set to cap the season for the high school team.
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Venoo
Beston Cook
Oliver
Rankin
el Paso
Wink
Plan Extends Big Bend Service Next Year
Cent al Power and Light announces a 1931 expansion totaling 4 million dollars across South and Southwest Texas. Projects include raising transmission voltage between Marfa and Alpine to 28 000 volts, improving Marathon offices, Marfa and Alpine distribution systems, extending the Pre lidio grid, and enlarging Alpine ice plant for extra cold storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Alpine girl praised for art work done in Sierra Blanca
Mrs. Turner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Nevill, is praised for paintings displayed in the Eagle Mountain Cafe in Sierra Blanca. Her works, including a notable piece with dogs at a card table, draw locals and tourists alike. Mrs Turner studied art at Sal Thoms Teachers College Alpine but has emerged as a recognized local artist.
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Sierra Blanca
Texas
Lote
Evill Turner
Sierra Blanca Mountain
West Texas
Easte Mountains
Eagle Mountain Cafe
Mountain Eagle
Irs
Turner
Ed Nevill
Maytag Shop Ad at Nettleton Base
Maytag shop located at the Nettleton base offers sales and service. Let the Maytag do your big work. Phone 3 H. Volt, Manager. January 28, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
H. Volt
Erie man Roy Marsh testifies in non-support case
Roy Marsh of Erie Pennsylvania testified in a non-support charge hearing detailing his side of the case. He faced questions about financial obligations and the ongoing dispute over support payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Marsh
Erie
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Howard E. Perry
Portland
Chison
Brewster County
Paul D. Newell
Episcop
Fernandes
Yator
Catholic Church
Chihuahua City
J. J. Sublett
Felix McGauehy
Bernal T
Casner Motor Company
Butok
Bessie Chyle Leath
Mesdames HL. Kokernot, Jr
Mary Ann, B. M. Bennett
Mise Louise Berkeley
Tor
San Anton
Mise Rowie Butler
Louis Forehheimer
Kemial
Southrrn Pacific
Vasa
Mes
Hugh Walk
Valentine
Ster
Terry
Mike
Nolan Shuler
Manoa
Florida
University
Jone Kirkland
San Atlo
Thain
Charles Cole
Meamey
R. A. Doak
J.D. Week
Rev. Doak
Swatin Park Christian Church
Paso
Hwquinn
Kermit
Wayne
Hobart Cartledge
Brewster Cou Ty
Harry ¥. Fisher
W. Ht. Terry
San Antonio
Kendalla
Laredo
Monterey
Mexico
Husell Pennington
Out New Mexico
J.D. Jackson
R. McClure
Fabens
Angelo
Wichita Falls
How. Radaly
Ward County
Fadaly
John Weyerts
Ceell
Duncan
Ahort
Fort Stockton
Weanenday
Diary Wood
Tel Rio
Wee
Mamet
Santa Fe
Himwahua City
Oh Sanehea
Kcy MO Hine
Kermit Alien
Clinton Bi
Pearck Academy
Va Eile
Addison
Horgy Faneh
Rana H. Maxey
Hassen Company
Wax Cal Fa City
Oklahoma
Elk City
AIGA
Roy
Marathon
Cal
Preldio
Alpin
Maytag Shop
Alpine Steam Laundry
Avalanche
Stanton Newspaper
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