Trans Pecos described in Rev. Sparks series
A compilation of Rev. Buren Sparks writings on the Trans-Pecos country from the Baptist Standard. The piece extols the Pecos River’s personality, its landscapes, history, and the people who shaped the region, noting Nashville publishing house plans for a book of the series.
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Buren Sparks
Alpine Baptist Church
Trans-Pecos
Treat
Baptist Standard
Dalian
Baptist Publishing
Hone At
Nashville
Tennesee
Trans-Pecos Country
Pecos
Pecos River
Fein
Broadway
Tia Juana
Election ordered in precinct 4 to retry commissioner race
District Judge C R Sutton ordered a new election in precinct 4 after Elmo Johnson sued W D Barcham over irregularities in last November's race. Barcham, the Democratic nominee, had 41 votes to Johnson's 38 when Johnson was a write-in. The new election is set for April 2 and will use the same precinct. Grand jury returns two indictments, one against Pilomeno Ortiz for rape, with 16 jurors special venue and trial today. no arrest in the second case. W T Burcham serves as grand jury foreman. Petit jurors were excused until Ortiz case today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Sutton
Elmo Johnson
W. D. Barcham
Burcham
Johnson
Pilomeno Ortiz
W. T. Burcham
Ortiz
Alpine Residence Destroyed By Fire
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the P M Penrod residence on North Fourth Street early Saturday with furnishings. No one was home as Mr Penrod was out of town. Loss estimated at 2500, partially insured. Saiper-siven a free percent credit on its fire insurance rate announced in Austin last week. Credits effective on policies written from March 1 to Feb 29 136.
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New Mexico
Texas
Poe
P.M. Penrod
North Pourth Street
Aiper-Siven
Austin
Brewster County Chamber backs Alpine clean up efforts
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce endorses Alpine Texas city efforts to improve sanitation. It urges strict enforcement of dumping and sanitary ordinances and offers assistance while supporting campaigns to collect delinquent water bills and taxes. Alan R. Praser, president, signs the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County Chamber OF Commerce
Alan R. Praser
Date Set For Sul Ross Band Minstrel In Alpine
March 18 is the date chosen for Sul Ross college band minstrel, announced by director Thomas B. Granger. Ray McNeill directs a two hour program with singing and dancing, aiming to draw Alpine audiences and raise funds for band sweaters. Several cast members are named and the event is planned as an annual affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Thomas B. Granger
Granger
Ray McNeill
Alpine
McNeil Treetop Colvin
Tiny Grimes
Betty Granger
Clinton Fulcher
Red Wolf
Evelyn Smith
Local Mexican wins Granada Theatre drawing prize
Felipe Visenzuela, a Granada Theatre ticket holder, drew the Tuesday night prize but did not claim the $25 cash award. The prize was added to next week's total, bringing it to $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felipe Visenzuela
Granada Theatre
Government cattle purchases blamed for rising prices
Dolph Briscoe of Uvalde argues the U S government bought about 1:9 million cattle in Texas and other states, lifting market prices. He notes 24 of 254 Texas counties participated, with Uvalde buying 20 000 head and Pine County 28 056, while the program ends and prices rise to expected levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Briscoe
Pine County
Brewster
Neag
Salle
Texas & Southwestern ‘ Cattle Raisers’ Association
Breathstricken
Flood control study proposes watershed vegetation plan
Louise Berkeley reports that Albuquerque federal representative W G Koogler advised Alpine officials to restore vegetation on the watershed south and southwest of town to reduce flood risk. He warned that check dams and spreading structures depend on vegetation density, and that grazing leases and fencing would be needed for five years, delaying dam construction until a worktable solution is found.
McIntyre Test Drilling Reaches 2000 Feet Near Alpine
Reported this week eight miles south of Alpine drilling at the Joiner McIntyre test well continues. Gas shows persistently strong, casing set at 605 feet with the hole now at 1615 feet. Other wells including Decie near Marathon King on Gage ranch and Dodson on Tucker land near Alpine remain active with varying depths and casing progress.
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Alpine
Marathon
Smith
Gage Ranch
Dodson
Tucker Land
Marfa
Change in Big Bend Grocery Name to Joes Sonnier V System
Joe Sonnier announces a name change for his Big Bend Grocery to Joe Sonnier's V System Grocery. The store recently remodeled, with fixtures and stock rearranged forming the letter V, and an advertisement of the new name and weekend bargains appears in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Joe Sonnier
V System Grocery
Masons Observe Washington Birthday at Monte Temple
Alpine Masons observed George Washington the Mason birthday at Monte temple last night. A musical program followed by refreshments accompanied by guests from Eastern Star. Antelope sightings near Fort Davis prompt notes of local wildlife in the nearby ranges.
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George Washington
Ma ‘Onte
Eastern Star
Thomason Aims to Create National Park in Chisos Mts
Rep Thomason introduces bill seeking a large national park in the Chisos mountain area of Brewster County. Plan includes purchasing more Big Bend land along the border, with state park work by CCC crews ongoing. Senators Sheppard and Connally have urged action and park officials may act once park service approves options.
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Thomason
Chisos Mts
Chises Mountain
Brewster County
CCC
Department of the
R. E. Thomason
Washington News
Big Bend
State Parks Board
National Park Service
Senator Sheppard
Senator Connally
Texas
Roosevelt
Park
Sul Ross College Summer Session Appropriation Approved
The Senate Finance committee in Austin approved a $380,228 state appropriation for summer sessions this year, with Sul Ross College receiving $18,700. The increase comes from enrollment based per capita allotments, far above last summer’s $6,700. Also approved was a larger summer session sum for the College of Mines in El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Senate
MNF
Ance
Austin
Sul Ross
College of Mines
el Paso
Purpose of Relief Commission Set Out in Statement
County administrator explains the relief office is not an employment agency. The National Government runs the employment service with Vernon Etwell as representative, housed in the Bell County building for close cooperation. It outlines who is eligible for aid and the roles of the Texas Relief Commission and rate commissions in budgeting and wage support.
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Reief Administration
Brewster County
Relief Office
Rele
Relief Administration
Vernon Etwell
Bellettice
National
Benefit Dance Planned by Alpine Cemetery Association
The Alpine Cemetery association will host a benefit dance at the Sul Ross gymnasium on Friday night March 8. Proceeds will fund cemetery improvements including shrubs and the sexton’s salary, with McGonagil’s Sleepy Time band providing music. The public is urged to attend.
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Alpine Cemetery Association
Sul Ross Gymnasium
Sexton
McGonagil
Auto overturns injure two near Lobo crossing
Cartledge of Terlingua and Judge W Van Sickle of Alpine escaped serious injury when their car overturned twice at the 8 P railroad crossing west of Lobo last Friday night. The driver failed to notice the sharp right angle as the highway neared the crossing. the vehicle rolled, lightly bruising the judge while the driver’s car sustained no damage.
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RL. Cartledge
Terlingua
Judge W. van Sickle
Alpine
Lobo
Cartiedge
Judge van Sickle
Sierra Blanca
Income Tax Man To Be Here Next Friday
A representative from the U S internal revenue office in Austin will be at the courthouse all day next Friday to assist with tax returns. No charge is made for the service.
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Legion
Apri
Chamber of Commerce
Legion 1
Collector of
U. S. Internal Revenue
Austin
J B Irwin joins Alpine Drug Store staff
J B Irwin formerly of Snyder has accepted a position at Alpine Drug Store. He is a registered pharmacist and has managed the drug business in Snyder for years, recently selling his stake. The Irwins reside in the Cross apartment on East Holland avenue.
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J.B Irwin
Snyder
Alpine Drug Store
Mr. Irwin
Mrs. Irwin
Cross
East Holland Avenue
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Alpine Pastor
C.C
City of
Granada
U.S
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
F. E. Molin
American National Livestock Association
Uvalde Leader-News
ECW Man
City
Louise Berkeley
Washington, D. C
W. G. Koogler
Albuquerque
N. M
Emergency Conservation Works
ASING
DECIE
Masons
Washington
Port Davis
Catto
Fort Davis
Lobos
Canyon
Rssonians
Harper Sparks
Sul Ross Lobos
West Texas Buffaloes
Buffaloes
Kimmins
Buffalo
Curly Addison
Aubra Nooncaster
Addison
Buck Cartway
Cuthbert Carll
Senate Group
Harris
Texas Palet
Cemetery Association
Cape
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