Club Boys to Tour Highland Texas Farms for Training
Forty two East Texas and Black Belt farm boys will win free summer trips to the Davis Mountains and Highland country through sponsorship by Texas and Pacific Railroad Dallas Times Herald and Highland Hereford Breeders Association. Two boys from each of twenty one counties invited to offer candidates will tour ranches and herds to spur interest in breeding and feeding cattle.
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College Station
East Texas
Black Land
Davis Mountains
Highland Country
Texas
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Dallas Times-Herald
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Highland
Black Land Belt
W. B. Mitchell
Marts
Dallas
Kaufman
Colting
Grayson
Fannin
Hunt
van Zandt
Hopkins
Wood
Smith
Rains
Lamar
Red River
Bowie
Denton
Gregg
Harrison
Marion
Cass
Upshur
Alpine Woman Dies Suddenly at 67 in Alpine
L. J. Edwards, 67, died at home on North Eighth Street after a stroke the prior evening. A Texas native, she moved from Oklahoma to Alpine in 1929 with her husband, rancher L. J. Edwards, who died three years ago. Survived by sons Cas and Jack, and brother T. P. Tackitt. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. from the residence, with interment in Kim Grove.
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S. L. J. Edwards
North Eighth Street
Cas
Jack
Alpine
Oklahoma Territory
Edwards
Texas
Graham
L. J. (George) Edwards
Oklahoma
Buren
Ares
Kim Grove
Lions to Elect New Officers Next Week
Alpine Lions club will elect new officers at the upcoming meeting next Tuesday at the Holy Land hotel. The weekly gathering, scheduled for Tuesday, was canceled this week due to the death of Mrs. L. J. Edwards, mother of club president Jack Edwards, prompting a call for good attendance.
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Alpine Lions Club
Holyland Hotel
L. J. Edwards
Jack Edwards
Park Road Work Under Way at Fort Davis
Fort Davis reports progress on the Davis Mountains state park highway with about fourteen workers this week. Men handle fencing surveying and grade-staking while two focus on a powerhouse. Machinery expected by New Year’s Day will begin ground work. a Powderhouse is being repaired in an old army post.
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Fort Davis
Davis ‘Mountains
Trork
Litten B. Marshall
Army Post
State Highway Department
J. A. Given
Marshall
Tom Granger
Jim Nichols Enters Commissioner's Race for Precinct 1
J P Nichols announces candidacy for Commissioner of Precinct No 1. Alpine rancher, longtime resident, pledges economical administration and dedication to the county. Also notes a $200,000 oil refining plant near Baird and three all weather runways under construction at the Abilene air port.
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Baird
Abilene Airpo
Lobo Basketball Starts Practice After Car Crash
An auto owned by Harold Wynne night policeman was wrecked when another car driven by two local Mexicans collided near the Holland hotel. The Mexicans were slightly injured and may face a charge of driving while intoxicated. Sul Ross Lobos began workouts as Graves plans a tough schedule, starting with road trips to Kingsville A I and Kerrville to face the Javelinas and Mountaineers on the 7th through 12th.
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Harold Wynne
Wynne
Holland Hotel
Lobo
Sul Ross Tall
Kingsville A. & I
Javelinas
Graves
Kingsville
Kerrville
Schrei Nner Mountaineers
Lobos
Sul Ross
Tn Clayton
Midland
Connally Boys
Arkansas
Marcus
Booker
Artie
Terrell
Starnes
Geo
Skevington
Reese
McLean
Bosarth
Hale
Hill
Oldest electrical contractor named Murphy Johnson
The Electrica Contracting magazine highlights Murphy Johnson of Alpine in Brewster County Texas as the oldest electrical contractor in years of service in the largest county and state in the United States.
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Murphy Johnson
Electrica Contracting
Alpine
Brewster County
Texas
Murphy
Oldst
United States
New Attorney Opens Offices in Alpine
E. Patterson recently from Georgetown opened general law offices in Alpine this week. He and Mrs. Patterson have rented a home on East Avenue, with Mrs. Patterson being the daughter of Judge W. T. Davis of Presidio County.
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E. Patterson
Georgetown
Gage
Alpine
Highway Police Engage Drivers In Educational Warnings
State highway police, stationed from Van Horn to Terrell county line with headquarters in Alpine, report a week or two of warnings to motorists for violations of weight, speed, parking, and lights. Lieut. J. B. Draper says officers will be courteous but firm if warnings go unheeded. Patrolmen Joe Fletcher and J N Thompson head the Alpine unit, covering US 90 and surrounding roads.
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State Highway Police
Pine
Jon
J. B. Draper
Abilene
Alpine
van Horn
Terrell County
Joe Fletcher
J. N. Thompson
Schedule for Sul Ross Lobos 1982 grid season
Ambitious 1982 Sul Ross Lobos football schedule announced by coach B C Graves lists ten games, with five in Alpine. Opening Oct 1 vs New Mexico A&M at Upsine, other games include Wayland, McMurry, ACU, Texas Mines, Canyon Teachers, Schreiner, Daniel Baker, and Kingsville with several tentative sites. A $20,000 feed mill began operations at Fort Stockton recently.
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Sul Ross Lobos
New Mexico Aggies
Alpine
B.C. Graves
Lobo Mentor
New Mexico A. & M
Upine
Wayland College
Midland
Fort Stockton
Alpine Relief Association appeals for aid in dire need
The Alpine Relief Association issued an urgent appeal for funds to assist fifty American and one hundred Mexican unemployed men in Alpine. The annual drive emphasizes giving now, with memberships sold soon and no set dues. Secretary A P Robinson urged residents to help as winter nears. Suggestions include yard cleanup, fence painting, rock foundations, cement walks, tree planting, water piping, and building needs for ranches. Individuals with jobs were asked to donate one day of salary to feed the unemployed for January to March.
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Alpine Relief Association
Relief Association
A. P. Robinson
Robinson
Alpine
Location of Will iam McDonald Observatory to be decided by tests
The future observatory location will be determined by six weekly tests across several candidate sites. Alpine is favored for altitude and clear weather. Dr Benedict of the University of Texas notes decisions will be scientist driven, not political. The McDonald gift could grow to about 1 million dollars to support the project. The Alpine chamber of commerce backs Alpine’s bid and will keep the public informed as tests proceed.
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William J. McDonald Astronomical
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Mf McDonald
Austin
Wiliam de Sitter
Austin Indle
McDon
C. C
New Year Closure Affects Alpine Businesses
Alpine business houses close for New Year observance with many merchants delaying inventories. Several firms have pursued weekly venography through the week, while some have finished. A notable number of locals take the holiday to hunt blue quail.
Delinquent Tax Bill Held Valid in Brewster County
Taxpayers may pay delinquent taxes before month end to avoid extra costs. W O Hale, Brewster County Tax Collector, notes that only the additional costs of $2.35 per delinquent tax are due after the law's reinstatement. The attorney general had deemed the law unconstitutional but the supreme court reversed, saving thousands for residents. Mrs Sam Easley and daughter visited from Payton to see relatives in Fort Davis, greeted by Mr and Mrs John Prude.
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W. O. Hale
Hale
Supreme Court
Brewster County
Sam Easley
Paylor
A. G. Prude
Fort Dais
John Prude
Davis
Pruett Announces Candidacy for Precinct 2 Commissioner
Herbert B. Pruett declares his bid for Precinct No. 2 commissioner in Ava. He pledges an honest economical administration if elected, citing road experience in county and state service, business dealings, and two decades as a voter and taxpayer in the precinct and town. He asks voters for support at the July polls.
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J.P. Nichols
Nichols
Alpine
Herbert B. Pruett
Precinet No. 2
Pruett
Precinet No.2
Tam
Precinet
Cattlemen to Meet in Marfa in January
Highland Hereford Breeders association semi annual meeting set for Marfa on January 8 at 2 pm at Community House with a 10 am directors session. Officers and directors to be elected. plans include hosting 4-H club visitors from West Texas counties next summer with expenses paid by Dallas Times Herald and the Dallas & Pacific railroad. members urged to attend on January 6. A Nolan county farmer reported 400,000 cans of home grown foods produced this year, up from 3,000 in 1930. a band was organized at Gamal, Texas.
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Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Marta
J. W. Merrill
Fort Davis
Marfa
Texas
Big Bend
Dallas Times-Herald
T. & P. Railroad
Dallas
Hereford Association
Nolan County
Gamal
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Madero
South Alpine
Lions
Park Road
Jim Nichols
Garner
John Garnere
Jhn Garner
House of Representatives
Carls
NEW ‘Mexico Aggies
Relief Association Appeals For Aid
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