Bodies Said Moved Across Rio in Brewster County Case
Reports indicate bodies of Mexicans were reportedly removed from the north bank of the Rio Grande in extreme southern Brewster County. A blue van allegedly ferried remains across the river and drifted about 20 miles downstream. Investigators seek who moved the bodies and the motive behind the transfer amid a botched family feud tied to Pablo Biente and related arrests.
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Garcia
Diag
Pablo Biente
Adolphus Isa
Alpineites Visit Presidio for Chamber Meeting
Alpine residents from Brewster County Chamber of Commerce visited Presidio for a joint meeting held Wednesday night. Ken T. Fletcher and A F Robinson led the Alpine delegation. more than 20 members attended, with other locals listed as attendees and speakers from both towns.
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Presidio
Chamber of Commerce
Borer
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Alino
Ken. T. Fletcher
Presid Chamber of Commerce
A. F. Robinson
C. D. ‘Wood
E. E. Town
Sesid
John Perkins
Mae M. Ament
Miss Butler
W. van Sickle
E. Eaton
A. B. Owens
G. Smith
Davis Hinson
Leo Howell
J. W. Frazer
R.A. McMurry
W. PF. Caldwell
J. M. Pouncey
C. B. Casey
E. Gibbons
H. Winn
George Bless
Felix McGaughy
Harry Lease
Presidio Club
Col
Alpine Organization
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Election Judges Chosen By Commissioners for 1930
County commissioners selected election judges for 1930 at the meeting held early this week. North Alpine names were J. W. Gillett A. Whitefield Cas Edwards. South Alpine names Oscar Roberts Dele Turner G. W. Seyhert. Terlingua names H. S. Smith G. E. Babi W. M. Waters. Marathon names T. W. Shely W. W. Crawford Jack Bourland Danout C. L. Hannold Wm 3reon W. T. Burnham.
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Punty
North Alpine
J. W. Gillett
A. Whitefield
Cas Edwards
South Alpine
Oscar Roberts
Dele Turner
G. W. Seyhert
Terlingua
H. 8. Smith
G. E. Babi
W. M. Waters
Marathon
T. W. Shely
W. W. Crawford
Jack Bourland
Danout
C. L. Hannold
Wm 3Reon
W. T. Burnham
Alpine Hi Bucks Take Second At Big Lake Invite
Alpine Bucks competed in the Big Lake Invitation tournament February 6 and 7. They beat Crane City 26 to 14, then Big Lake 24 to 23 after a five overtime classic, edged Sanderson 19 to 14, and lost the final to Rankin 40 to 18. Rankin won the tournament and a natural size over basketball was awarded.
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Alpine Bucks
Big Lake
Bucks
Crane City High
Eho Tm
Big Lake High School
Sanderson High School
Sanderson
Rankin High School
Rankin
1930 Outlook For Livestock Industry As Favorable As 1929
The 1930 outlook for the livestock industry appears as favorable as 1929, per C V Whallh of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Hog prospects look brighter, cattle slightly less favorable, and sheep more cautious. Beef cattle demand may dip with prices, while slaughter stays near 1929 levels. expansion plans face rising numbers and falling prices. Cattle feeders must watch prices in a declining market.
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Federal Bureau
C. V. Whallh
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington, D.t
Lobos Prepare for Four-Game Road Swing
The Sul Ross Lobos travel to Brownwood to face the Daniell Baker Hillbillies in two games tonight and tomorrow night, then move to Abilene for a two game set with the AC Wildcats on Monday and Tuesday. Coach Graves says the freshmen squad has shown improvement and should challenge the Brownwood and Abilene clubs despite facing more experienced teams from Tech and Canyon recently.
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Sul Ross
Brownwood
Daniell Baker Hillbillies
Abilene
A. C
Wildcats
B.C. Graves
Lobos
Davis School Dedication At Fort Davis Draws Big Crowd
Fort Davis witnessed perhaps the largest crowd under one roof for a school dedication in the new grade and high school building. Residents praised the workmanship and bond votes that funded the project. The program featured Dr. R. E. Irving, Hunter C. Metcalf of Marfa, marfa minstrels, Alpine Lions Club quartet, and a play.
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Fort Davis
R. EL. Irving
Hunter C. Metcalf
Marfa
Lion's Club
Alpine
Court To Convene Monday In District Term Docket
A district court session opens Monday with many cases carried over from prior terms. Grand jurors and petit jurors are summoned for 9 p m and 24 February respectively. Notable cases involve Samuel Pettus charged with the killings of Jim Galleg and Abelino Ogan and a trio of Mexicans tied to two Rio Grande killings.
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Amuel Pettus
Jim Galleg
Abelino Ogan
T. A. Beard
J.D. Becker
Hurl Clark
Zeb Deele
M. Everheart
K. Kimball
J. G. Leath
J.A. McGonagil
F. P McGaughy
J. F. Nichol
J. P. Rackley
Roberts
F. Ske
Vington Petit
R. A. Memurry
Benton Howell
Gene Pugh
Jos Sonier
Arch Allen
G. Baath
Geet Duncan
Murphy Jonson
Davin
Seales
Miien
King Terry
B.J. Benvon
H. J. Weyerts
Joe Parker
W. Teske
W. G. Gulihur
T. 1
Lane
W. MC. Chastain
Alpine Boy Dies in New York Airplane Crash
Alpine residents mourn the death of Menard H. Gillett at 20, killed when an airplane piloted by Edwin Magruder crashed near Queens after looping maneuvers. He had lived in El Paso and New York, attended the State University at Austin, served in the navy, and is survived by parents, siblings, and relatives. Funeral will be in Alpine with burial in Alpine Cemetery.
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Menard H. Gillett
Atrs
Frank. Gillett
Alpine
New York City
Edwin Magruder
Gillett
Magru Fer
Red Bank
New Jersey
Queens
Long
Alrpine Boy
Edwin Gillett
Richard
el Paso
Cotton
Tamtariy
L Ater
State University At
Austin
Navy
Fi Paso
Tri-State
Credit Aesioiation
Tealding
John Burns
Cuero
Mise Mary Barr
Beaumont
Gilet
Big Hereford Sale Planned at Marfa Fair
Ernest Gibbens announced at the chamber of commerce luncheon that a major Hereford cattle sale will be held in conjunction with Marfa fair this fall. The sale aims to draw buyers to the area, with cooperation from ranchers in Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster counties. Highland cattle are expected to outperform other breeds in price and demand, boosting local cowmen.
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Marfa
Ernest Gibbens
Chamber of Commerce
Highland
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Brewster
Gibbens
Mother Finds Twin Infant Dead in Camp Alpine Home
Mrs Lee Cheney awoke to the cries of one twin and found the seven week old dead. Dr D Jeter said the infant, who had a cold, died in its sleep possibly from phlegm or suffocation by covers. The Cheneys had been at All Vine for about three months, and Cheney is a stone mason.
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Lee Cheney
D. ©. Jeter
Camp Alpine
War Declared Over Cold Checks in Alpine
Alpine officials led by County Attorney A M Turney and Alpine Retail Merchants association vow crackdown on bad checks. First case resulted in a July offense with a $20 fine and costs. defendant jailed for nonpayment. A second prosecution was scheduled in county court next day.
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Alpine Retail Merchants Association
War Haseen
Alpine
W. H. Rain
Fort Stock
Hoxie and Company Arrive at Fort Davis
Jack Hoxie and his film camp arrived at Fort Davis from Leaky with about twenty horses and three trained animals. The group, including six dogs and various birds, is preparing two quarters on Officers Row for occupancy. Camera work will showcase the old garrison and surrounding scenery for advertising, with forty five cars reported at the post on Sunday.
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Fort Davis
Jack Hoxie
Campelve
Joxie
Old Fort
Hoxle
Herbert Bloys
Yost
Enerprise
Marfand Alpine
Important Notice to Avalanche Subscribers
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Avalanche
Alpine Poultry Man Has Champ'n Laying Leghorns
Alpine poultryman J M Everheart raises White Leghorn hens with unusually large eggs. The story notes three oversized eggs and one smaller egg, with suggested market value around four dollars a dozen. The Everhearts also oversee the Highland Hatchets operation near Alpine.
District Cage Meet Held Next Week in District 17
Next Friday and Saturday two days of high school basketball will crown the Interscholastic League District 17 champions at Sul Bowl gym. Maine High and Rankin High are among the strongest contenders as Alpine aims to improve on last week’s Rankin loss. Coach Oliver expects rugged play from Alpine, with hundreds of visitors anticipated from 14 district counties including Presidio, Hudspeth, Jett Davis, Culberson, El Paso, Brewster, Terrell, Pecos, Upton, Ward, Reeves, Crane, Loving, and Winkler.
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J. ©. Coleman
Sul Ross
Austin
Maine High
Rankin High
Alpine Lads
Rankin
Rank
Oliver
Alpine High
Presidio
Hudspeth
Jett Davis
Culberson
el Paso
Brew
Terrell
Pecos
Upton
Ward
Highway 90 Topping Begun On Another Stretch
A section of U S Highway 90 designated No 3 will close for asphalt work extending toward Uvalde The project covers gravel base topping and paving with about 4000 feet of road laid daily The completed gap will provide a paved route from the area to the western bounds within the Yarcel post packages and the highway known as the Horder fay runs from San Antonio to Paso via Del Rio.
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Det Riem
U. 8
Uvalde
San Antonio
Paso
del Rio
Alpine Election Controversy Roils Eagle Pass Paper Claims Slaughter Threat
The Eagle Pass Star questions Alpine readers about a sensational warning printed on a rent-page admonition alleging Alpine might slaughter their neighbor if they don’t vote. The piece centers on J Turney Terrell of Del Rio as the lone candidate and disputes the editor’s inflammatory claim, urging readers to seek clarification.
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Eagle Pass
Eagle Ps
Uls
Alpine
J. Turney Ters Rell
del Rio
Hagle Pass
Hoxle
Avalanche
Asle Pass
Eagle Pasa
Stueldate
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Rio
Interior
Davis School
Oper
Alpine Boy
Richard Gillett
Hoxie and
J M. Everheart
Alpine Poultryman
DIST
Cage
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