Murder of Dad Kent Shocks Marfa Community
A Marfa resident known as Dad Kent was found murdered in his home with eleven wounds from an axe and knife. Robbery appears motive as money was missing. investigators traced two likely suspects across the Rio Grande. Sheriff Vaughn and Capt. Grey led the probe, urging greater border protection amid rising settlement in the valley. His body shipped to Cherry Creek, New York for interment.
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Marfa
C. E. Kent
Dad Kent
Vaughn
Kegerise
Marin
Young
American Legion
Cherry Creek
New York
A. M. Avant
Dad” Kent
San Jose
Capt. Grey
Grey
Rio Grande
Capt
Marfa New_ Era
Baines Pleads For Teacher Colleges In State Study
George W. Baines of Alpine argues teachers deserve equal opportunity for professional growth and cites the value of teacher training colleges. J. M. Bledsoe surveys economic value with Texas groups. findings appear in the February Texas Outlook magazine.
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Fort Worth
Tex
George W. Baines
First National Bank of Alpine
J. M. Bledsoe
Texas
Bledsoe
Texas Outlook
Texas State Teachers Association
Palace Handles Victor Line at The Palace Pharmacy
The Palace Pharmacy owned by E. T. Smith introduces Victor talking machines and records. The ad notes a full line of office supplies including envelopes writing paper noteheads billheads statements, available at The Avalanche office.
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Palace
Victor
Palace Pharmacy
E. T. Smith
Avalanche
Officials and Bond Holders Tour Alpine for Oil Town Prospects
Delegates including W R Lance and W L Churchill visited Alpine on private car 50 to inspect prospects at Hurdle townsite and potential oil development. Hurdle led by Sir Frederick and geologist Latsley toured. Orient extension to Mexico discussed. Alpine praised for climate and scenery. Kempers aims to elevate the railroad to first class.
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W. R. Lance
Kemper
W. L. Churchill
H. H. Allen
Texas Division
Alpine
Messrs. Lance
Churchill
el Paso
Southern Pacific
Mr. Allen
Frederick Hurdle
London
England
R. S. Latsley
Texas
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Casner
S. M. Melton
W. B. Hamilton
Casner
Hurdle
Latsley
Mexico
Orient
Plans Set for Women’s Meetings in Alpine Texas
Entertainment and programs are being outlined for two major women’s meetings in April in Alpine. The Texas Federation of Study Clubs Sixth District will meet April 20 to 22 under state president Mrs. Henry Redmond and district president Mrs. William Reagan. The Texas Congress of Mothers and PTA Sixth District will convene April 24 and 25, led by district president Mrs. M. A. Turner and Austin late president Mrs. S. M. N. Marrs.
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Texas
Avalanche
Texas Federation of Study Clubs
Henry Redmond
Corpus Christi
William Reagan
Cisco
Texas Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
S. M. N. Marrs
Austin
M. A. Turner
Canutillo
Federation
Rotary Club Plans April Meetings and Entertainments
President Horace Morelock announced that Federated Clubs Congress Mothers Clubs and the District Interscholastic League Meet will be held here in April. The Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon or dinner and the three groups will each provide entertainment.
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Horace Morelock
Federated Clubs
Congress of Mothers Clubs
Rotary Club
J. F. Casner
Chamber of Commerce
College
George Baines
Harry Watson
J. D. Jackson
Homer Ferguson
John Perkins
Shirley Scales
Grace Bedell
Watson
Rotary International
Rotary
J. E. Casner
Gillett
Civic League plans tree planting at Alpine tourist park
The Alpine Civic League met at the Chamber of Commerce with Mrs. Murphy presiding. Miss Linn read minutes as the group outlined a Betterment Program and scheduled planting of trees and grape vines at the Tourist Park on Thursday, signaling ongoing city improvements and cleanups.
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Alpine Civic League
Chamber of Commerce
N.S. Murphy
Margaret Linn
Alpine
League
New Border Service Station Opens in Alpine
Border Service Station at corner Railroad and Fifth in Alpine opened early this week. Owner George Benson says the station will offer oils grease gasoline auto accessories Firestone tires with free air and water service.
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Corner Railroad
Fifth
Alpine
George Benson
Charles Allen Run Down by Automobile
Master Charles Allen, three, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allen, was struck by a car Thursday and stunned but not seriously injured. The driver rendered aid and witnesses called the incident unavoidable. The Allens recently faced a series of misfortunes since moving to Alpine, including a home fire and a daughter's broken arm.
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Charles Allen
W. C. Allen
Allens
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State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Benj. F. Berkeley, Pres
Geo. C. Miller
H. W. Ferguson
G. B. Crawford, Asst
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
I. T
Darsey
Goodyear
Sul Ross College
Otis Turner
Kis
Diitire Ni, Ax
DLAX
Alpine Lumber Co
Clare
Kent
MR. Baines
Teacher’s Colleges
Civic League
The
First National Bank
Cc. A. Brown
H. L. Kokernot
W. B. Hancock
GEO
W. Baines Jr
Guotier
Hord & McCutcheon
Proprietors
John Young Land CO
Green Valley
Alpine Light & Ice Company
J. D. Hex
Mitchell Gillett Co
Headquarters
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