Death of C E Cook Sparked by Heart Attack Indictment Inquiries
Grand jury proceedings surround the death of C E Cook reported as a heart attack. The body was returned to Olney for burial after services, with survivors including a widow, a daughter in Paso, and three sons in Yorktown, Lubbock, and listed towns. Relatives from Alpine Odessa and Alpine attended the funeral and funeral rites in Olney.
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Cook
Olney
Marshall Bosarth
Paso
Eiwin
Yorktown
Adgar
Litefield
Benson
Lubbock
George MM. Jenson
Alpine
George Benson
BM Hale
Odessa
Frances Mitchell
Masta
Knonville
Tenn
Westminster Choir
Jade
Otney
Gane Binson
Border Patrolman Bitten by Rattler on Gunday
A Border Patrol officer was bitten by a rattlesnake on Gunday while performing duties. The incident prompted immediate medical assessment and authorities advised caution in the area.
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Rattler
All-Tournament Admission and Sportsmanship Medal Details
Admission for each session will be 2e. The notice mentions a best sportsmanship medal and the best athlete award for the tournament but lacks full context and dates. The item outlines ticketing and an all-tournament pass option, implying a regional sports event program.
Drilling Under Way in Brewster County Test Wells
Tests are being drilled in Brewster County at Bec. 64 Bid Oma with drilling also underway at ML D Wilcox Kohernet Ranch test site. The report notes active work and locations involved in the well program.
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Brewster County
ML D. Wilcox
Kohernet Ranch
Revival Efforts Mount to Rebuild Alpine Retail Merchants Association
Efforts to revive the Retail Merchants Association in Alpine gained momentum after a meeting of interested parties last week. The group, once active in Alpine, has been dormant for five or six years and now receives encouragement to resume activities.
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Alpine
4H Calves and Sheep Show Shum Welty Winners
Calves and sheep judge Shum Welty lead 4H exhibits with alfalfa bred by Shely Bros. wins highlighted by top calf and ewe placements. Local 4H members showcased stock and agricultural skills in the tally of prizes and ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shely Bros
Dobie’s Quest for Lost Mines in Southwest and Sierra Madre
The article notes Dobie gathering data for a new book on Lost Mines in the Southwest and Toyope in the Sierra Madre of Mexico. He once led a muleback expedition into western Chihuahua guided by an elder preacher, believing to locate the fabled mine of immense wealth, though he remains short of proof and plans further work.
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Dobie
Southwest
Local Rains Boost Highland Area With Showers
Local rains fell in multiple Highland area locations last Monday with showers reported from Maris Fort Davis and Marathon. Some hail occurred between Alpine and Fort Davis and one half inch of rain drenched Bird Ranch below Alpine. Anderson Clark and Nevill ranches also reported good showers. Alpine saw no rain and warm weather continues with many trees near full bloom.
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Highland
Maris
Fort Davis
Marathon
Alpine
Anderson, Clark and
Nevill Ranches
Alpine Gets Out In Insurance Rate
Austin Feb 14 Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall announced key rate reductions for civic improvements effective tomorrow. Alpine 31 contain 84 cents prop or enforcement Fire Marshal ordinance. He said these reductions reflect progress in fire fighting equipment funded by city governments and credit given to towns and cities in fire insurance rates. Texas uniquely credits individual towns for equipment and fire records.
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Austin
Marvin Hall
Alpine
Hall
Texas
United States
Mr. Hall
City Seeks Better Fire Protection
Alpine city officials and the volunteer fire department met to boost fire protection. Mayor L B Stams praised the department and urged daily practice to educate the public and reduce fire and traffic risks. Fire Chief Van Binion outlined plans to keep the force ready for emergencies, with training from the Firemen's Training school. A Fireman's ball and related activities were planned to raise public interest.
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Metallerg
Alpine
L. B. Stams
van Binion
Binion
Hie
Washington's Birthday observance hosted by Marie lodge
Marfa Masons invite members to attend a Washington's Birthday program next Tuesday night at Marie lodge. Alpine Masons will attend the program followed by a feed. Masons from Ojinaga in Chihuahua, Mexico, are also expected to attend this week.
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Marie
Sanderson Alpine Win Junior Cage Meet Championship Here
Sanderson secured the small boys division title while Alpine claimed the larger boys crown in a junior basketball meeting here. Alpine led early, with a strong second quarter defense, and Sanderson’s Cruz exploded for 12 points late to seal the big boys championship 21 to 16. Officials included D. Archer, Harry Hetenbreck, and Ed Wynette of Sul Ross College.
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Acer
Tournay
Artivkion Alpine
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Sanderson
Big Boys
Cruz
D. Archer
Harry Hetenbreck
Ed Wynette
Sul Rows College
Gasoline Prices Cut in Alpine Streets
A weekend price cut lowers standard gasoline to 20 cents per gallon and white gas to 15 cents per gallon at Alpine stations. Ree Ree filling stations match the drop, marking a nationwide trend in lower fuel costs.
Honor Roll Omission Corrected By School Official
Superintendent Drury Wood announced four sophomores were left off last week's Avalanche honor roll. The students named are Annie Arriola Betty Jane Burgess Earl Cooper and Ruby Cooper.
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Avalanche
Drury Wood
Annie Arriola
Betty Jane Burgess
Earl Cooper
Ruby Cooper
35 Year War On Loco Weed Ends With Jeff Davis Ranch Record
Jeff Davis County ranchers J W Merrill and son Richard K Merrill report 35 years of battling loco weed on their Fort Davis area spread. They say yearly control costs reach about 1000 dollars in wet seasons, with crews cutting weed across fields to keep cattle safe and beef quality high.
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Loco Weed
Jeff Davis
Barry Scobee
FA. Davis
Loco
J. W. ‘Merrill & Son
Fort Davis
Lance
J. W. Merril
Richard K. Merrill
Lim Via
Canyon
Merrill
Pruett Seeks Re Election To Justice Precinct 1
Herbert B. Pruett announced this week his candidacy for re election to the office of Justice of the Peace Precinct No 1. The announcement appeared in the inquiry column of this week’s issue with the formal notice.
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Herbert B. Pruett
Peace
Procinet No
Slater
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