Growth of city schools prompts new programs and street markers
Superintendent J H Head outlines rapid school growth with 725 pupils, half day sessions, and plans for a new high school building and additional teachers. Alpine and Sul Ross sub college enrollments noted, domestic science expansion discussed. Street markers program begins next week funded by residents, with 150 markers ordered and phased rollout on principal thoroughfares.
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J. H. Head
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Head
Vorn Down Ward
South
North Side
Sul Ross Col
Anott
Fts
Horace Oliver
Principa
F. K. Gillett
Alpine Teachers Guests of Rotary
A Rotary luncheon drew many teachers including Miss Billingsley Miss Longbotham Miss Peters and Miss Caldwell sharing talks while students and guests enjoyed piano and vocal solos. New members J P Byers B H Carpenter J Taylor A F Robinson and Clinton ell joined the club during the event.
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Rotary
John Head
Homer Feruso
Rotary Club
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J. P. Byers
B. H. Carpenter
J. ¥. Taylor
A. F. Robinson
Clintonell
Expect 1000 at Sul Ross Summer Session
A 1929 Sul Ross Summer session in Alpine is forecast to draw at least a thousand Texas teachers for study and recreation. H. W. Morelock, the president, says interest is high as Anna A. Linn, registrar, and Prof. J. C. Coleman report rapid inquiries and early cottage reservations.
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Sul Ross
H. W. Morelock
Texas
Alps
Cologs Nummer Sonton
Alpine
Alpne
Anna A. Linn
J.C. Coleman
Morelock
Miss Linn
Convicted Negro Forgery Case in District Court
A district court jury found Alfred Myers colored guilty on two forgery indictments and sentenced him to two years in prison for each count. Myers, known by aliases, allegedly forged a boarding house keeper’s name on checks last October. Raymond J. Ebbitt received a five year suspended sentence after a December Marathon case conviction. The grand jury, organized Monday, returned three bills to date.
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Alfred Myers
Myers
Raymond J. Ebbitt
Marathon
J. H. Casner
S. P. to Put in Park on Holland Ave
C Morrill head of the S P railroad offers to create a park along the companys right of way on Holland Avenue north of the station. The city would maintain the park after completion and the railroad would cover all improvement costs and provide water. A city committee including H J Olmsted will work with the chamber of commerce and city commissioners. plans will be acted on promptly next week. The proposal covers park expansion from Fifth to Seventh streets on the north side of the track.
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C.morrill
8. P. Railroad
Th c Chamber of Commerce
H. J. Olmsted
Aia
G. W. Baines
Fifth Street
Seventh Street
Bold Burglar Bungles Job on Hotel Safe
A bold burglar bungled a break in at a hotel safe and was taken into custody by officers. The incident drew attention for the misstep and the quick police response. The hotel reported the attempted theft and cooperated with investigators.
Texas Exes to Hold Annual Banquet March 2
The Texas Exes annual banquet will be at the college on the evening of March 2. Supt. J. H. Heat says plates are $1.25. Exes not yet notified should contact Miss Pendley at the college promptly.
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Texas Exes
J. H. Heat
Court Yard Beautification Plans Move Forward
County commissioners advance improvements around the courthouse to create a premier city landmark. Manicured cottonwood trees, soil added, a torn down old fence, and a painted bandstand precede new water piping and sprinkling system. The Civic League led by Mrs. Lula Murphy funds shrubs and flowers to enhance the central town site.
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Civic League
Lula Murphy
Heavy soaking rains reach Big Bend region this week
A slow soaking shower began about midnight Monday and continued into daylight, with estimates of more than half an inch falling over a wide area. Ranchers report the moisture benefits dry ranges and will help feed pea vines, weeds, and green growth for their stock.
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Big Bend
Planting Western Pecan Varieties Urged by County Agent
County agent R. S. Miller urged planting western pecan varieties such as Burkett Halbert and Texas Prolific in this area. He warned against wrong variety selection and noted good results from prairie dog poison programs on the Kokernot ranch north of Atomne, with trees expected to bear heavily given adequate water.
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R. S. Miller
Miller
Burkett
Carrizo Springs Chamber to Honor Women Writers at Alpine Meet
The Carrizo Springs Chamber will compliment the Women Writers of Texas at Alpine for the 36th annual convention May 9 to 11. Stella Brady offers gratis Carrizo Springs products for one meal, with menu to be set at Hotel Holland. Governor Moody signs Senator Berkeley’s deer bag limit bill reducing season to Nov 16–20, replacing two deer per hunter, amid rancher protests of possible multi year closures.
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Bill Cutting
Carrizo Springs
Hotel
Holland
Benjamin
Berkeley
Moody
Austin
Santa Fe plans right of way to border extension
Santa Fe engineer visits Brewster County Chamber to discuss completing the Orient road gap from Alpine to Presidio. If approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission and land right of way secured, construction would start at once and trains could run to the border within about two years.
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Santa Fe
Alpine
Presidio
J. W. Stewart
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iteelde Ton Sason
Palsano
Presidio County
Stewart
Mexte
Cagers Battle for Loop Title Open in Alpine Meet
Alpine hosts the district 17 basketball tournament with about a dozen schools from Fort Davis Sanderson Marfa Rankin Pecos Fort Stockton El Paso and Alpine. Alpine fielding junior high players is underdog as El Paso favorites edge others for the district crown in a hotly contested event.
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Alpine Todal
District 17
Sul Ross College
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Fort Davis
Sanderson
Marfa
Rankin
Pecos
Fort Stockton
el Paso
Alpine
Testifies in Robison land case in Austin hearing
Jackson testified before the land commissioner's department in Austin last week about sending $250 to Mr Robison for hospital bills and soliciting funds from West Texans who considered Robison a friend and deserving of support due to the low salary. The committee noted a re appraisal of West Texas land lowering the school tax previously.
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Jackson
Land Commissioner's Department
Austin
Frida
Robison
W. W. Turney
el Pa
J.C. Hunter
el Paso
West Texas
Lobos Drop Six Straight on Trip
The Lobos endure a tough road swing losing six straight games as they face Texas Tech Matadors and ACC Wildcats. They then beat McMurry Indians and another unknown team before a 33 to 27 defeat at Sul Ross gym. The team eyes two more games tonight and tomorrow.
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Texas Tech Matadors
Vic Payne
Simmons University
Abilene
Therful A. C. C. Wildcats
Lobo Fangs
Scarlet and Grayames
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Wildcats
McMurry Indians
Redskim
Sul Ross Gym
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Brownwood
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