Scenic S W Assn Reviews Highway Plans and Big Bend Drive
At El Paso meeting the Scenic Southwest association discussed arterial road improvements, a loop road to Chihuahua City, and U S 90 from Alpine to Van Horn. Plans include 100 000 propaganda folders highlighting the Big Bend National Park project. B F Berkeley attended as publicity committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
J. B Casner
Alpine
Chihuahua City
Mexico
van Horn
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend Park
B. F. Berkeley
Local items highlight visits across Fort Worth area
J D Jackson was a business visitor in Fort Worth this week. Miss Thalia Gillett of El Paso visited her parents M r and Mrs F E Gillett. Misses Lillian Sally Phillips Elizabeth Bush of the El Paso schools were weekend guests. Mrs CA Brown and Miss Laura Harris of Wink were guests of relatives. Mrs CL Harness of Fort Worth state worker of the Christian church held conference and stayed with Mrs ROA McMurry. Balgar Martin and son, Badie, returned from San Angelo. Charlie Burnam recovered well from surgery at Turney capital. Ball of Merizon visited daughter Miss Lantise Ball at the high school. Odalia Bowman returned from Temple to be with daughter Faye who was ill. Mr and Mrs W H Terry visited San Antonio to escape Alpine weather. Mr and Mrs W A Craddock of Spur visited their son De W D Craddock. Mr and Mrs W W Collins of Lordsburg New Mexico visited daughter Mrs HW Ferguson. Mrs George Peters left to join husband in Van Horn at a cleaning shop. Mrs W F Collett of San Antonio was a guest of Mrs Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Jackson
Fort Worth
Thalia Gillett
el Paso
F. E. Gillett
CL. Harness
The
Christian Church
Roa. McMurry
Big Bend region noted for rugged scenery and wildlife
The article describes the Big Bend in Texas with Terlingua Study Butte and the Chisos range, detailing canyons along the Rio Grande, varied geology, and a CCC trail project. It lists diverse wildlife including deer, coyotes, bears, and numerous birds, plus mild climate and rare winter snow.
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Big Bend
Texas
Terlingua
Study Butte
Chisos Range
Rockies
Chisos
Rio Grande
Santa Helena
Mariscal
Boquillas
Civilian Conservation Corps
National Park Service
Texas State Parks Board
Early Bird Peach Tree Blooms in Alpine Cottage
A small peach tree at Miss Mary Jane Teece's North Sixth Street cottage in Alpine is described as the first bloomer in town. The tree, on the south side and sheltered from north winds, has been in full bloom for several days and may face destruction from an upcoming freeze if a earlier bloomer does not claim priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Mary Jane Teece
North Sixth Street
Child Buried After Del Rio Hospital Death
Modelle Bradford age six granddaughter of Mrs. Euna Wilks of Alpine died Tuesday in a Del Rio hospital and was sent for burial yesterday. Rev. Aaren Sparks conducted the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. Modelle Bradford
Euna Wilks
Alpine
del Rio
Aaren Sparks
Lobo Fresh Cagers Set for Three High School Games
The Sul Ross College freshmen team left Wednesday for a three day road trip to Odessa Sonora and Eldorado to face high school squads. They are accompanied by faculty member R J Ratliff and freshman coach Red Pierce.
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Sul Rose
Odessa
Sonora
Eldoredo
R J
Don’t Give Up on Health Says Chiropractic Aid
A salvaged ad style note extols chiropractic as helping nature restore health across many diseases. It urges readers not to give up despite chronic illnesses and teases a long personal endorsement while warning against overreliance on other treatments.
Subscriptions Lag As Honor Roll Welcomed Donors
Notice urges Alpine and surrounding residents to pay due subscriptions now while listing recent donors from Alpine Rankin Marathon and Terlingua plus Westminster Vermont. Separate items note a January 5 break in at local schools and Brown home with $150 in stolen goods. Also described are traffic license revocation policies and penalties for motor vehicle violations including negligent homicide speeding and hit and run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
M. L. Holland
Johnnie Weyerts
Rankin
John A. Weyerts
R. W. Arnold
Marathon
Safety Department
Highway projects eyed for Alpine district turnover
Fletcher outlined statewide highway plans totaling 750000 to 1000000 dollars, including Alpine Marfa U S 99 paving, scenic loop on College Hill, and Alpine Fort Davis improvements. He noted U S 90 work from Alpine to Van Ham and right of way to Van Horn, urging citizen cooperation for a west Alpine reroute and park-promotion moves to gain national park funding. Moody named district 20 investigator. will train in El Paso.
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Fletcher
State Highway Department
U. S.99
College Hill
Brewtser County
Fort Davis
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Guy Lott
Marathon
Big Bend Park
van Ham
Lobo
van Horn
Oout
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Big Bend
Austin
National Perks Board
H. W. Morelock
Perks
United States
Mexico
Frst
Lions Lab
Dennis Poe
Old Age Assistance Commission
el Paso
Texas
Moody
T. R. Moody
District 20
Poe
Lobo Cagers Take Two From Simmons in Weekend Set
Coach B C Graves sharp shooting Lobos overwhelmed Hardin Simmons in two games last weekend by scores 38 to 449. Luna led with 19 points Friday. he and Finging shared half the Lobos total 44 Saturday. McCullough led Simmons with 12 Friday and 19 Saturday. Games set for 7:30 tonight and tomorrow with Texas A and M conference members, proceeds aid Dr Naismith and wife to the Olympics. Admission 25 and 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Graves
Lobo
Hardin-Simmons University
Cowboys
Luna
Lobos
McCullough
Texas A
Naiswith
Waiswith
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Scenic S. W. Assn
O. K. Theatres
Irene Dunne
Robert Taylor
Sun - Mon
Sybil Jason
Seer Eet
Lillian and
Sally Phillips
Elizabeth Bush
Elaso
CA. Brown
Laura Harris
Wink
J. E. Burgess
Charlie Burnam
Odalia Bowman
Temple
Faye
W. H. Terry
San Antonio
W. A. Craddock
Spur
de. WD. Craddock
W. W. Collins
Lordsburg
New Mexico
H.W. Ferguson
George Peters
W. F. Collett
EB. Townsend
Charles Champers
Phoenix
Ari Jaana
J. Fred Miles
Louisville
St. Louis
JF. and
J.B. Miles
Lamont Nicholson
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Nnewlay
Mrs. Wo HL Terry, Jr
Mix
Todd Patton
Mrs. Mollison
Daisy Bum
Het Sp" Moriwether
Soi Wine
Lobo Fresh
Nature
Avalanche
Central Ward School
Brown
Central Ward
California
Walter Garett
Frances Garett
Thomas B. ‘Granger
C. E. Eaton
Marvin Hunter
Marshall Hale
el Paso Herald-Post
Wil S Paral Ende Younger
Border Patrol
Rotary Club
Lobo Cagers
Simmons
Texas A. & J
New Spring Line
Mrs. E. S. Cross
East Holland Avenue
Paul Quinn
Veteran
Alpine Airport
Yapu
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
Charles Ne Dered Pe
Tine Monly
Chevrolet Trucks
Casner Motor Company
Alpine, Texas
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