Scenic Highway Work Advances in Port Davis
Port Davis progress on the scenic highway continues with plans to start ground breaking by Friday or Saturday using a ten ton tractor and a twelve foot blade. A 180 foot wide right of way for three miles is cleared, detours prepared, and local labor hired for drills and blasting as equipment and supplies arrive. The project, led by engineer B Marshall, aims to employ Port Davis and nearby town workers, with machine arrivals expected soon and favorable weather cited for completion. Postage stamps marking George Washington's bicentennial were issued and placed on sale at the local post office on January 2, featuring designs from the national issue and valued in one, two, and four cent denominations.
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Barry Scobee
Port Davis
Jast
Itten B. Marshall
Tateriae
Alpine
Pecos-Balmorhes
Mars ‘Hall
Dave
Marshall
Texas
George
Washington
Ris
Annie K. Turney
Postoffice
Germantown
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Jean Antoine Houdon
Mount Vernon
Alpine boy named Pasotex agent for Hub Service Station
Ben Whitfield of Alpine has become the Pasotex agent in charge of the Hub Service Station at the corner of College Avenue and Fifth Street. He assumed duties in the middle of the week.
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Ben Whitfield
Pasotex
Comercot College Avenue
Fifth Street
Indian buck riddle baffles readers in Hot Springs
A humorous mixup in last week’s Hot Springs item misstated a trading tale about an Indiana man crossing the Rio Grande to buy deer meat. The loosely printed report claimed hind quarters of a 15 point buck, then miscounted quarters, suggesting 28 quarters short.
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Fon
Indiana
Rio Grande
Mexico
Mr. Langford
Lions elect new officers at Folland meeting
The Lions club chose officers for six months at its first meeting of the year held at Folland. Elected were Frank McCollum president J D Jackson first vice president D O Teter second vice president J C Dooley secretary treasurer J Yates Hontamer George Push and Francis O Leary as directors Jack Edwards Roy Whiteside Zeb Deele and A P Robinson. Guests included C E Patterson recent legal arrival Senator B P Berkeley and R Troxel of Austin. Troxel outlined a state highway campaign to promote Big Bend tourism and Chisos country prospects. Berkeley praised the club.
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The
Lions Club
Folland
Frank McCollum
J. D. Jackson
D. O. Teter
J. C. Dooley
J. Yates
Hontamer
George Push
Francis O'Leary
Jack Edwards
Roy Whiteside
Zeb Deele
A. P. Robinson
C. E. Patterson
B. P. Berkeley
R. Troxel
Austin
State Highway Department
Big Bend
Troxel
United States
America
Chisos Mountain
Benator Berkeley
Chamber Directors Elected and Committees Named
The chamber of commerce elected directors for the year including R A Whiteside H T Fletcher J Wright H W Morelock Mrs G W Martin Harry Watson and others with new members Clay Holland Mrs J E Bowman Dom Adams George M Benson and Norman Spencer. Seven committees were formed Budget Program Membership Beautification Highway Advertising and Livestock with specified chairmen and members. A. F Robinson was re elected secretary manager for 1932.
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Chamber of Commerce
R. A. Whiteside
H. T. Fletcher
J. , Wright
H. W. Morelock
G. W. Martin
Harry Watson
Clarence Hord
F. E. Gillett
J. D. Jackson
George Baines
A.B. Sandifer
Shirley Seales
Geo. ‘A. Brown
John Perkins
Campbell Barker
R. A. McMurry
H. T. Pletcher
D. M Bennett
J. W. Gillett
T. A. Beard
Lix Mccaughy
G. W. Baines
D. M. Made
H. G. Watson
Benjamin P. Berkeley
A. Gilley
Geo. Sp
H. Kokernot, Jr
Ernest Gibbens
A. F Robinson
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Miss Johnnie Murchison Operated On At Sul Ross
Miss Johnnie Murchison Sul Ross student was operated on last Sunday and remains in serious condition, with her mother, stepfather, and uncle from Mason by her side. Alpine elites and nearby towns praise the college’s accomplishments over the past two years as the organization adopts the motto DePRESSION with D E and T removed leaving PRESS ON.
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Johnnie Murchison
Sul Ross
Mason
Alpine
Heperter
Slump in Automobile Licenses Prompts Tax Office Notice
Tax collector reports a sharp drop in 1932 licenses with only 114 passenger and 2 commercial licenses issued so far. Last year the county issued 1186 passenger and 31 commercial licenses. Owners must renew by February 1 to avoid a 20 percent penalty plus fines for driving without plates. A late rush is expected, urging early action to avoid last minute crowds.
New Hospital Completes Modern Steam Heated Plant
A newly completed hospital features a strictly modern building with steam heating and an emphasis on efficient operation. The facility includes multiple patient rooms and a fully equipped operating area, reflecting careful planning and technical standards.
Child Injured After Car Strikes Boy Near College Avenue
An 8 year old son of Mr and Mrs Coleman Patton sustained injuries when struck by a car yesterday afternoon near the Santa Fe viaduct on West College Avenue. The leg above the ankle was broken and other injuries described as less serious. The driver was Carlo Cobos, a rancher living a few miles west of town.
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Andrs
Coleman Patton
Patton
West College Avenue
Santa Fe
Carlo Cobos
Veneenna
Morelock urges Alpine to boost Sul Ross ad campaigns
I W Morelock president of Sul Ross College told Alpine's chamber of commerce luncheon that city beautification and boosting summer term attendance are top priorities. He warned competition exists even among state schools and urged a focused advertising plan to reach thousands of prospective students via 10 000 mailed copies of The Rosson law publication and other efforts.
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Sul Ross College
Alpine
I. W. Morelock
Col‘ege
Chamber of Commerce
S Morelock
Morelock
Suless College
Forelock
Santa Fe
Presidio
Rosson-? Law
Priest and Songwriter Pierre Norman Revealed
Columnist McIntyre exposes that Pierre Norman is a paedonym for Father Connor, a priest who writes Broadway hits such as I Got It But It Doesn t Mean a Thing and Took My Sugar to Tea, diverting from parish duties.
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Pierre No Man
McIntyre
Pierre Norman
Pather Connor
Big Bend Cold Wave Brings 18 Degree Reading
The Big Bend endured a severe cold snap with unofficial readings of 18 degrees above zero on Wednesday morning. While some said it was the winter’s coldest, others claim a two degree lower reading earlier. Alpine and Marathon areas saw snow and moisture, aiding the ranges, and ranchers noted first week rain below Marathon. The piece also notes a sharp shrinkage in newspaper pages due to advertiser concerns, shrinking from eight to four pages.
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Big Bend
Southern Pacific
Alpin
Marathon
Lobos Open Four-Game Trip With Texas A and M Javelinas
Coach Graves leads ten players on a seven day trip starting in Kingsville for two conference games with Texas A and T Javelinas and two with Schreiner Mountain at Kerrville. The trip will influence AA race standings as Sul Ross opens with early tests before returning to Alpine for a Canyon Buffaloes series.
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Graves
Kingsville
Texas A. & T. Javelinas
Sul Ross
Kerrville
Schreiner —Mountainee
Lo Hos
Traves
Kingsvile
Hale
Connallys
Marcus
Booker
Artie
Reese
McLean
Clay
Jon
Terrell
Stars
Hil
San Anto ¢Io
Alpine
Canyon Buffaloes
Jcolege Eye
Recommendation to convert Marfa Forts into hospitals
World War veterans could be housed at Army posts abandoned at Marfa Fort Huachuca and Nogales. American Legion officials urged President Hoover to act, arguing significant savings and immediate care for patients. War Department leases complicate plans. buildings must be removed if land is returned in original condition.
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American Legion
Hoover
Marfa
Fort Huschin
Nogales
T. A. Pearce
Eighth Corps
Fort Sam Houstom
Washington
AML
Mar
Pt. Huachua
War Department
Wood Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Ivan J. Wood announces for county commissioner of precinct No. ty Brewster county subject to Democratic primaries. He cites rural taxpayer concerns, aims to cut county costs by economy, oppose new taxes without a people vote, and prioritize local labor for county work while devoting time to public service and ranch roads in his precinct.
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Ivan J. Wood
Brewster County
Wood
Ollowing
Cain
Commissioners Court
Small Imports May Cross at Boquillas
Small imports will cross at Boquillas Brewster County for entries from Del Rio to Presidio. The Mexican customs service will open a port of entry allowing imports valued up to about $15 and higher value goods with proper papers transacted in Villa Acuña. Boquillas port will be a tap agency of Villa Acuña customs house.
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del Rio
Presidio
Mexican Customs Service
Boquillas
Brewster County
Villa Acuna Ba
Aioe
Villa Acuna
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Park Road
MEN Whitfield
LIONS
Slayers
Slayers Sea
Chamber
Robizon
UL Ross
C.C
Priest
LOBOS
Mingsville Javelinas
Legion
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