Trans-Pecos Tales From Pancho and Pecos Auto Bandits
A Fort Davis Dispatch piece recounts Pancho the roaming hobo dog who oversees goat flocks in the Rio Grande region, moving between ranches in Brewster and nearby counties. It notes a Van Horn marksman shooting bobcats, a Sierra Blanca eagle encounter with U S Customs Officer Frank Hillbolt, and a warning against poisoning coyotes and bobcats to protect jackrabbits. Auto thieves in Pecos are also reported, with two incidents involving a chase to Van Horn and a dealer showroom theft.
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Henry Fletcher
Trans-Pecos
Arizona
College Avenue Bridge Beginning Work
Work started Tuesday to tear down the old College avenue bridge at the courthouse corner and prepare for a new state highway bridge. The $13,214 contract went to Austin Bridge Co. Dallas funded by federal highway money. The reinforced concrete 30 foot roadway bridge on U S 90 will divert traffic around Turney Hospital for about 90 days with a two crew, 12 men per crew, 30 hours weekly. Foreman W M Hammonds led the team, visiting with his wife and son.
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College Avenue
Courthouse
State Highway Department
Austin Bridge Company
Dallas
Federal Highway Fund
Texas
Turney Hospital
W.M. Hammonds
Hammonds
Central Ward School
Tragic Accident Claims Reeves County Sheriff’s 13-Year-Old Son
Nell Roberson, 13, eldest child of Sheriff Louis Roberson of Reeves County, died instantly from an accidental gun discharge while playing on a Pecos ranch last Sunday. No further details were received by the sheriff’s family friends.
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Nell
Louis Roberson
Reeves County
Pecos
Shriff
Roberson
President's Ball to Be Held Here for Infantile Paralysis Drive
Alpine joins national movement to raise funds for the Warm Springs Foundation seen by G W Baines as a nationwide effort backed by labor and civic groups. Committees will arrange events for January 30, the president’s birthday, with radio networks clearing airwaves for an 11 18 pm nationwide broadcast climaxed by a presidential address.
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Alpine
United States
Warm Springs
Gorgia
G. W. Baines
Baines
American Federation of Labor
Service Station Here Receives High Award
Davis Hinson, manager of Magno 4a Service station at College Avenue and Fifth Street, received first award from the company for November and December for maintaining the cleanest premises and the most courteous service. The district covers all Texas west of the Pecos River except El Paso stations. the citation is a high compliment to the person honored.
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Davis Hinson
Magno 4A
College Avenue
Fifth Street
Texas
Pecos River
el Paso Statons
Important Notice To Candidates In Texas Politics
The Alpine Avalanche reports a strict rule: all announcements and political advertising must be paid in advance this year. Fees are $10 for district and county offices, $5 for others, except state offices. No exceptions. candidates should have funds ready.
Two Bills Against Accused Mexican in Valentine Case
Lau Rivera, jailed in Fort Davis, faces two indictments for murder in the Magilo Calanche Christmas Eve slaying at Valentine and assault to murder Deputy Sheriff C A Taylor. A third bill charges Jacob Zoranisczyk with burglary of a box. Rivera, a stranger to the county, has been in jail several weeks. arrest followed an attempted shot at Taylor.
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Fort Davis
Lau Rivera
Magilo
Valentine
Sul Ross Lobos to Hire Ox Cowan as Coach
An El Paso sports writer reports that Ox Cowan, former Sul Ross football star, is the leading candidate to replace B. C. Graves as Sul Ross coach next season. Local citizens backing Cowan are cited amid speculation of the move.
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Paso
Cowan
Sul Ross Lobos
el Paso
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Ox Cowan
Lobo
J School of Mines
B. C. Graves
Graves
Sul Ross
Lobos
Jury of View Completes Right of Way Report for U S 61 Route
The jury of view laid out a right of way from the Pecos county line to the intersection of U S 99 east of Alpine for the Dallas to Presidio route. They assessed damages to landowners whose property the road corridor passes and advised deeds already secured for about 18 miles with specific parcels awaiting agreement from four ranchers. The panel, ML Hopson and others, urged prompt completion to allow state highway plans to proceed toward Fort Stockton to U S 90 junction.
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Dallas
Presidio
Pecos
Alpine
State Highway Department
Pass‘es
Robert Bain
J. D. Jackson
Sarah Stroud
Eugene Parr
Jury of View
ML. Hopson
T. J. Cartwright
E. W. Nevill
H. G. Watson
A. F. Robinson
Fort Stockton
Warning to Homeowners on Homestead Exemptions
County Tax Assessor Skevington urges owners to claim homestead exemptions when filing 1934 tax rolls. If not claimed in 1933 an affidavit can be filed with tax payments. He advises visiting the assessor at the courthouse early to avoid arbitrary assessments and to address all matters promptly.
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T. PF. Skev
Ington
Skevington
Court House
Christian Church Set for Sunday Services Across Two
Rev W B Blount of Valentine will preach at the Christian church here Sunday at both morning and evening services The morning service begins at 11 oclock and the evening at 730 The public is invited Also noted Frau Augusta Gurvosch of Hamburg died at 87 having outlived eight husbands
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W. B. Blount
Valentine
The
Christian Church
Frau Augusta Gurvosch
Hamburg
Severe cold grips Alpine area as winter winds drop temperatures
A late winter cold wave swept into the Davis mountains north of Alpine with readings near 2 above zero and as low as 10 above in Alpine. Morning temps rose slightly through the week but remained frigid with no moisture. The note mentions a separate anecdote about George Atkinson introducing Walter McKenzie to his wife, who then eloped.
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Davis Mountains
Alpine
George Atkinson
Chicago
Walter McKenzie
County Politics Begin to Warm Up
County politics show early signs of activity with many incumbents expected to run again and several potential challengers already hinting at a race. A large field is anticipated, possibly as big as the last primary, though formal announcements have not yet been made.
Price of Steak Sparks National Scandal Claim
Texas Congressman R E Thomason calls steak prices a national scandal in a Midland chamber letter about cattle shortages and rising beef costs. He says he cooperates with Marvin Jones to push cattle inclusion in agricultural legislation, noting past support but Senate removal at livestock groups’ urging.
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Texas
Washington, D. C
Gressman
R. E Thomason
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Thomason
Midland Chamber
Midland
Marvin Jones
Congress
J Jones
Senate
Time ripe for development of resources of Big Bend
Frank L. Hamilton of Presidio urges quick mining development as silver price at 64 1 2 cents per ounce prompts activity. He cites the Shafter mine as the district’s sole long running operation, its 1929 output, and a 44 year history, while noting a vast mineral zone from Terlingua to Shafter and opportunities created by new rail access. He warns residents to wake up before outsiders seize the moment and mentions stock speculation and a Fort Stockton jury decision.
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Frank L. Hamilton
Presidio
Hamilton
Terlingua
Shafter
Bureau of Mines
Washington
Veenjis
Fort Stock- Bend
Lobos Fall to House of David in Exhibition
About four hundred spectators witnessed the Sul Ross Lobos lose the opening game of the 1934 season to House of David 44 to 3 in the gym Monday night January 8. Red Johnson was high man with 19 points. Buck Buchanan and Buck Caraway led the Lobos with 15 and lower totals. Coach Graves used the whole squad as the band played and freshman sold candy. The schedule next lists two home games against the Christovas Bats this week.
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House of
David l
Sul Ross Lobos
Lobos
Red Johnson
Buck Buchanan
Brad Lair
Soonett
Buck Caraway
Curley" Addison
Homer Morris
B. C. Graves
House of David
Johnson
Adams
Buchanan
Lair
Linville
Sul Ross
Morss
Addison
J. Starnes
Close
Winter
Pullis
Nooncaster
Carll Caraway
Grimes
A. Starnes
Gray
Alpine School Board Appeals for Tax Payments Prompt
Alpine Independent School District trustees urge taxpayers to pay delinquent taxes by February 1 without penalties to fund operating expenses and support the town, community, and children. They stress the value of a good school to the town and note today’s children deserve the best possible schooling.
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Board of
Alpine Independent School District
Salesman of Cotton Chopping Machine On Trial at Ft. Davis
Le W W Leeper, charged on six grand jury bills in this county years ago, is under bond to appear in district court here Thursday. He was arrested weeks ago. The bills allege swindle and theft.
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Ft. Davis
Fort Davis
le W W. Leeper
Brazil Holds Key Rate at Twelve Percent
Brazil keeps its benchmark Selic rate at 12 percent, signaling continued tight monetary policy amid inflation concerns. Analysts see steady stance to anchor prices while supporting the currency and fiscal aims.
Local Farm Loan Association Reports Full Maturity Payments
Fort Davis January 10 194 The Marfa National Farm Loan Association completed full maturity payments becoming the first Texas local group to be fully paid on all obligations due The association serves Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio Culberman and Hudspeth counties Directors include J W Merrill C K Jones O M Bunton WB Tyler and Captain J B Gillett Merrill is president Jones vice president Loans offer 26 years at 5 percent with one half of one percent subsidized by government farm relief until 1938 Total applications have reached 3.75 million with a million and a quarter loaned and two and a half million pending The group may now lend up to 50 000 to an individual with adequate collateral
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Fort Davis
Texas
Federal Land Bank
J.caller
Marfa
Marfa National Farm Loan Association
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pressidio
Culberman
Hudspeth
J. W. Merrill
C. K. Jones
Port Davis
O. M. Bunton
Presidio County
Puller
Cattle Prices on National Meet Agenda in Albuquerque
J D Jackson Alpine leaves for Albuquerque to attend the National Livestock association meeting. Steps aim to raise cattle prices above production costs. Representatives and senators from Seattle-raising regions push for action, hoping the national body acts soon after the Albuquerque gathering.
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J.D. Jackson
Alpine
Albuquerque
New Mexico
National Livestock Association
Seattle
United States
Albuqueray
Winter Blooming Cheery Trees Sighted at Nyack
A brief item notes cheerful trees blooming in winter at Nyack, with a mention of New IOS Toon and Alexander Hamilton. The fragment references a January timeframe and a born detail.
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Hanuary
Nyack
NeWios Toon
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College Ave
Warm ‘Springs Foundation
Valen
U. S. 67 Right of Way
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Fe Boule
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Apcir Ataterman
Hoover
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