Musquiz and the Indian Attack Legacy in Texas History
The narrative recalls Musquiz and his people fleeing to Presidio on the Rio Grande after an 1801 attack. A Confederate unit led by Lieutenant Mayes pursued toward the Big Bend but met disaster. A Mexican guide survived and brought word to Fort Stockton, while the fate of M and his Venturesome fourteen remains unknown. The piece references Everett E. Townsend of Alpine, famed as the daddy of…
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Musquiz
Presidio
Rio Grande
Mayes
Big Bend
Fort Stockton
South
Gray
Everett E. Townsend
Alpine
Daddy
Bid Notice for Hancock Hall Dormitory Addition
Sealed proposals to build a second story addition to Hancock Hall Dormitory at Sul Ross College must be received by 10:00 p m February 9 1955 in Austin Texas. Plans and specs available from Victor J Smith Architect Alpine Texas with a $25 deposit refundable on return. Bid bond 5% required. Owner may reject any bid and waive formalities.
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Claude Isbell
Board of Regents
State ‘Teachers Colleges
Epitol Station
Austin
Texas
Hancock Hall
Sul Ross College
Victor J. Smith
Alpine
Tribune
College
Victor’ J. Smith
East Avenue D
Brewster Officials Sworn Into Office In County
Brewster County officials took the oath Monday in County Judge Felix McGaughy’s office. J W Frazer administered the oath for the new officers, including Judge McGaughy, County Commissioners Tom Yarbro and Marath on, Lee M Smith, Rex Ivey Jr, Robert Valadez, Sheriff and Tax Assessor Cooper Jim Skinner, Bruce Sutton, Avor Owens, J T Carney Jr, W G Fielder and Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. C E Patterson assisted after qualifying with state officials in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Felix McGaughy
J. W. Frazer
Veteran County
Mcpinshy
Mr. Frazer
Judge McGaughy
Tom Yarbro
Marathon
Lee M. Smith
Alpine
Rex Ivey, Jr
Lajitas
Robert Valadez
Jim Skinner
Bruce Sutton
Alpine Garden Coup Sets Meeting to Plan Mulhern Park
Alpine officials announce a Friday Jan 14 meeting with Mrs. J C Coleman as Fort Davis Historical Society earlier helped secure a deeded easement for two thirds of an acre to create Mulhern Park. E W Mars and others plan roadside facilities along State Road 118 preserving Musquito ruins and markers as the site becomes Alpine’s lone such stop between towns.
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J.C. Coleman
San Angelo
Fort Davis
el Paso
Mulhern Park
Musquito
Alpine
Musquiz House
Victor J. Smith
Sul
Ross College
Musquiz
Fort Davis Historical Society
Smith, Mars
Fort Davis State Bank Official Statement 1954 Summary
Bank of Texas prepared the Fort Davis State Bank balance sheet as of 1954 under Banking Laws. Total resources listed at 1,013,434.26 dollars include loans and discounts 245,000 plus US government obligations 383,500 and state obligations 47,000. Deposits total 906,710.60 with common stock 35,000 and surplus 60,000.
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Fort Davis
Bank of Texas
United States
U. S
State OF Texas
Jeff Davis
H. D. Coleman
Local social notes from area residents and visitors
Local items list Sunday visits and holiday guests from Pine Bluff to El Paso. Names include S M Swearingen, Betty Goetz, Peyton Cain, Aetna Smith, Vernon Melntyre, Jack Roberts, Jean Pugh, Bill Adkins, Lynn Forbes, Homer Jefferson, R G Elliott, C E Davidson, J Roy Spence, W B Dorris, H L Kokernot Jr, Ada Carter, Emma Coleman, Joe Larky Rodriguez, T F Camp Jr, Anna Hayslip, David R Thompson, Frank Hofnes Jr, and Thad Corkins. Several relatives travel for football games, stock shows, and medical studies, with notes on military service and hotel property inspections.
Mrs Vernon McIntyre Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs Vernon McIntyre entertained the Wednesday Bridge club at her ranch home with rooms decorated in Christmas motif. High guest score went to Mrs J E Casner, high member score to Mrs Frank McCollum. three low prize winners were Mrs H W Morelock, Mrs W D Burcham, and Miss Aetna Smith.
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Vernon McIntyre
Wednesday Bridge Club
J. E. Casner
Frank McCollum
H. W. Morelock
W. D. Burcham
Aetna Smith
Adeli
Denthal
Burcham
George Bevier
Morelock
J. W. Frazer
Alfred E. Creigh Jr
McCollum
Hugh White
Ames Casner
Paul Vogt
Es W. Glasscock
Miss
50 Years Of Marriage Observed by Coulsons
The Open House on New Year’s Day celebrated Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Coulson’s 50th wedding anniversary with daughter hostesses in San Angelo. Guests from Alpine and beyond attended. the couple’s story and civic prominence noted, including the Sterling City wedding and Coulson’s long pharmacy career.
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W. B. Dorris
el Paso
TWC
Florida State
PFC
Joe Larky Rodriguez
Alpine
Louis Rodriguez’ Sr
29 Palms
Calif
Coulsons
P. D. Coulson
Don Carlton
San Angelo
Dave Sublett
Big Bend National Park
Callie
Lloyd Martin
Homer Jefferson
Caldwell
Jo Ann
Nancy
Sue Carlton
Don Carlton Jr
Coulson
Callie Westbrook
Sterling City
Texas
Mrs. Lloyd Henderson Leads W. M. S. Program
The Baptist W. M. S. met Tuesday with the theme Preparing the way of the Lord. Mrs. Lloyd Henderson led the monthly missionary program assisted by Mrs. Douglas Dean Mrs. Joe Baxter Mrs. Glenn Bales and Mrs. J. L. Waller.
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W. M.S
Lloyd Hennderson
Douglas Dean
Joe Baxter
Glenn Bales
J. L. Waller
Mexican Dinner Hosted by Miller in Fort Davis
Alpine guests joined Mr and Mrs Keesey Miller for a Tuesday Mexican dinner and games party at their Fort Davis home. Christmas decorations set a festive scene as Bridge and Bolivia followed the hostesses service of a Mexican dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Otis Kimball Mr and Mrs Jimmy Pate Mr and Mrs King Terry and Mrs Zeb Decie.
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Big Bend National Park
Mayes
Take Grubb
W. O
Buster) Miles
el Paso
Fort Davis
Justice of
Nick
Mersfelder
Bill Bogie
Harold King
George Gleim
Robert D. Mulhern
Burro
Rocky
Alpine
Keesey Miller
Bridge
Bolivia
Otis Kimball
Jimmy Pate
King Terry
Zeb Decie
Alpine Country Club Hosts Formal New Year's Dance
Alpine Country Club hosted a formal New Year’s Eve dance with dancing from 9 40 to 1. The Sul Ross Band supplied music as more than 100 couples attended. The ballroom featured a large Christmas tree and seasonal decorations.
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Alpine Country Club
Sul Rosso Band
Alpine Welcomes First 1954 Baby Mary Valenzuela
Mary Clara Valenzuela was Alpine's first baby of 1954, born at 2:10 a.m. January 1 at a local hospital. She weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Valenzuela of Alpine. There are 12 silver buttons on the front of a policeman's coat.
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Mary Clara Valenzuela
Alpine
Dan Valenzuela
CUSTOM ASSAY OFFICE Shippers Representatives in El Paso
A brief notice identifying the CUSTOM ASSAY OFFICE and its Shippers Representatives based in El Paso Texas. It notes a mailing address at P O Box 811 and indicates an official business provenance without further details.
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Shippers Representatives
P.O. Box
el Paso
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hancock
Sul Ross State College
Capitol Station
Mexico
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Manuel Musquiz
Mulhern
Musquiz Place
Laura
Mulherns
Highway Department
C. A. Duncan
Septic
Marjorie Mainchill Wills
THE
BK Broadway
Gene Kelly
van Johnson
Carmen Montejo
Carlos Navarro
Brewster
M. E. Krebs
J. W. Espy
Frank Jones
H.C. Espy
S. M. Swearingen Ag Marta
Betty Goetz
Peyton Cain
Eldorado
Don Bunn and
Larry George
University of Texas
Robinson
Aetna Smith of
Cameron
Vernon Melntyre
Melntyre
Jean Pugh
Charley
Springerville, Ariz
Jack’ Roberts
Bill Adkins
Coleman
Lynn Forbes
Artesia
N. M
Don
R. G. Elliott
Arkansas
Georgia Tech
Dallas
C. E. Davidson
Edward
Fort Worth
J. Roy Spence
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Denver
J. F. White
Fresno
Ada Carter
Carter
Emma Coleman
Hobbs
White
Washington, D. C
T. F. Camp Jr
Joe Page
Page
Camp
Galveston
Jan. J
David R. Thompson
Anna Hayslip
John
Mr. Thompson
Marine Corps
Korea
Frank Hofnes Jr
Holland Hotel
Santa Monica
Frank Hofnes
Charley Welch
Glendale
Bob Corkins
Thad
C. G. Morrison
Travis Air ‘Force Base
South- West
Marfa
Pecos
Houston
New Mexico
San Antonio
Toyahvale
Hawaii
Lloyd Henderson
Miller
Granpa
Jim Francois
Custom Assay Office
Paul R. Weyerts, D. V. M
West Ave
Alpine, Texas
Broderick Crawford
Johnny Sheffield
Bomba
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