Brewster County Chamber of Commerce 1929 Accomplishments
The annual report highlights Brewster County Chamber of Commerce activities in 1929. Highlights include statewide events in Alpine, the Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup, the county fair, poultry show support, the Davis Mountains State Park Association, an extensive advertising program, a goodwill trip to Chihuahua, highway billboard campaigns, marble quarry development, and civic improvements such as paving, a fire truck, a new library project, dormitory leasing, and theater upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Highland Poultry Show
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Davis Mountains State Park Association
Mber of Commerce
Chihuahua
Mexico
Presidio
Osunaga
Santa Fe
organization of Highway No. #0 Association
Texas Rockies
Hele Kakertot
da Kosernot
Kakernot Springs
Burgess Springs
Chareo de Alsate
Marble Mountain Company, Incorporated
Marble Quarry
Fort Worth
Gibbons
Aline
Parent- Teachers Association
Wright
N. 8. Murphy
Alpine Civic League
Alpine
Cross
Sul Ross
R. E. McKee
Turnishes
College
Mojave
B.C. Moseley
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
A. F. Robinson
Secretar
Passion Play To Be Presented In El Paso This Month
A major Passion Play with the original German cast comes to Liberty Hall El Paso in mid January The production mirrors Freiburg staging and is billed as the era’s largest drama since Ben Hur except The Miracle The company previously toured the Krug Park bowl in St Joseph drawing over 100000 spectators in eight days
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el Paso
Liberty Hall
Tiworld
Freiburg
America
St. Joseph
St. Louis
San Antonio
Municipal Auditorium
Los Angeles
el Paso Herald
C C Budget Set At 7000 For 1920 Chamber Costs
Ixet committee members at a Tuesday meeting approve a $7000 budget projection for 1920 to run the chamber of commerce. The plan includes a $1000 advertising line and $250 for West Texas Chamber of Commerce, with totals slightly over $6000 and the remaining $1000 to reduce indebtedness. Additional allocations cover rent and lights, utilities, postage, general expenses, salaries, dues, and miscellaneous items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commetrce
Ixet
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Highland
West Texas
Post Office Receipts Rise in Alpine Year
Postmaster Annie Torney reports Alpine post office receipts for last year totaled 17 113.87 dollars, up 755.47 from 1928. The gain follows a postage rate cut that mostly affected newspapers and postcards, with quarterly and four year totals showing steady increases and the Alpine office ranking high in the Trans-Pecos area. The record includes stamp sales and box rent but excludes money order fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Annie &. Torney
Postoffice Department
Trans-Pecos
Borderway meet date is changed for January
The Borderway United States Highway 90 Association meeting moves from January 18 to January 23 at Uvalde. Leaders including Hal A. Hamilton and Porter Whaley discuss the event with plans for speakers Governor Dan Moody and Gib Gilchrist. The gathering aims to energize members and will feature a band concert and barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
San Antonio
San Antono
Hamilton
Porter Whaley
Dan Moody
Rep
Sterling
State Highway Commission
Gib Gilchrist
Erst Cox
The
Legion
DP. E. Colp
Texas State Parks
Bobbitt
Laredo
Etal
EL Paso
Robert B. ‘Thon
Paso
Texas House of Representatives
Judge Robertson
Uvalde
Anderson First To Fling Hat In Ring For Re election
J A Anderson commissioner Precinct No 2 announces candidacy for re election at July primaries. He has held the post for years and seeks voter support pledging to work for the best interests of the precinct and county. J B Casner of El Paso was in Alpine Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
J. A. Anderson
J.B. Casner
el Paso
Alpine
Rustlers Take Ten Horses From Brewster County Ranches
Ten horses were reported stolen from the ranches of Jim M. Wilsen and James and Will Cotter in Brewster County, 69 miles below Alpine. Trail led toward Smugglers’ Trail and across into Mexico, with tracks indicating possible rustlers who drove the stock mares and saddle horses away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fustler
Jim M. Wilsen
James
Will Cotter
Alpine
Big Bend
Na N
Brewster County
Wilson Ranch
Cotter Ter
New Granada Alpine Show House Opens With Big Opening
Granada Alpine opens a modern show house on Christmas day drawing record crowds. The thousand seat theatre features an attractive foyer ladies room cushioned seats and a stage to host road shows. Manager Mollison says it can show talking pictures and will present four or five programs weekly. Alpine now has two modern talkie houses with Mojave’s recent renovations and Western Electric sound system installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada
Para
West Texas
Mollison
Molligan
Western Electric Sound
Joautpment
Accomplishments for 1929 Reviewed at D C Annual Meeting
The Brewster County Chamber of Commerce praised 1929 achievements and eyed a bright 1920 vision. About 150 members heard Dr J E Wright discuss essential aims and resources while Col John Perkins highlighted key projects including sewer and waterwork extensions, paving, Kokernot Springs as a state park site, and a legislative appropriation for improvements. President Elect Pletcher stressed unity and debt reduction, with beautification as a major 1920 emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
John Perking
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Kokernot Springs
Welal Club
New Board of Directors For D. C. Announced
The 1930 board of directors was unveiled at the annual chamber of commerce banquet at the Holland Hotel. It includes 16 returning members and 11 new directors led by vice presidents Leo T. Howell and H. W. Morelock. New appointees include Clarence Hord R A McMurry H G Watson F P McGamghy P L A Pinson Campbell Barker A B Owens De C Eaton and T A Heard. Several members from last year were reappointed including Clay Hotland G W Maines J D Jackson H lett HW Berguson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletcher
Bnut
Alf
HW. Mare Ross
R.A. Whiteside
D. M. Bennett
Fletcher
John Perkins
Leo Howell
H.W. Morelock
AF. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Leo T. Howell
Clarence Hord
R.A. McMurry
HG. Watson
FP. McGamghy
Pla. Pinson
Campbell Barker
A.B
Death of Four-Year-Old Son of Mr and Mrs W A Daugherty
The four year old son of Mr and Mrs W A Daugherty died at El Paso hospital on Tuesday. The child had been ill with a spinal ailment and was taken to El Paso for treatment. Interment was held in Alpine Cemetery following a service in North Alpine Wednesday afternoon. The Avalanche extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dausherty
el Paso Hospital
Win
Dausherty
Alpine
Lions Guests of Rotary Club at Meeting Thursday
Lions Club members attended the Rotary luncheon yesterday. G W Baines served as vice president and officers were introduced by Lion president. Visiting Marfa club president Ray Norman and Rev Henderson attended. Miss Irma Lee Hates sang with Ruth Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
T the Lions
E Stars
Presie Ary
G. W. Baines
J. T. Wotan
A. B. Sandifer
J. W. Gentry
T. F. Skevington
A.B Owens
Whiteside
Offic
Tamer
J. M. Peuney
Zeb Deele
E. Goeglein
J. W. Fra Wer
Irma Lee Hates
Rotary Ann
Ruth Anderson
Ray Norman
Marfa Club
Rev. Henderson
Sul Ross Cage Schedule January through March 1930
1930 LOBO CAGE SCHEDULE lists games by date and opponent. Matches shown include Sul Ross against West Texas Teachers, Wayland, Kingsville, Texas Tech, Daniels Baker, McMurry, A C C Abilene, and others with locations noted as here or home venues in Canyon, Lubbock, Brownwood, Abilene, and Kingsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
W. Teachers
Wayland
Sul Row
Kingsville
Texas Tech
Lubbock
West Texas Teachers
Canyon
el Paso Miners
Silver City
Daniel Baker
Brownwood
Abilene
McMurry
Here
Kingsville Teachers
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Chamber Commerce
Friends OF Progress
Chamber of
C.C
Borderway
Las Cruces
Della Tyler
Jess Bean
New Mexico
Old Mexico
D. C
J. E. Wright
Weight
W. A. Daugherty
Lions
Rotary Club
Mrn
W. J Smith
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