Robinson Elected Secretary of Brewster County Chamber
A. F. Robinson, secretary manager since mid 1929, was re elected for 1931 by the Brewster County Chamber of Commerce board. His first full year ends with a strong report showing progress in Alpine and chamber activities. The budget of 6000 was approved, similar to last year. The drive for new members continues, aiming to include all Alpine employers and employees. A pledges drive to raise 10000 to pay for the Santa Fe right of way and other debts has begun with a committee continuing the work started by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. FL Robinson
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
W H. Hamilton
Robinson
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Seales
Don Littleton
Fritz Weyerts
Berkeley
Baines
Perkins
First Babies and Marriage of 1931 Brewster County Report
Brewster County records show the first marriage occurred January 3 and the first birth January 7 of 1981. The only marriage listed is John Benson and Miss Mary Marcus, wed January 3 by Rev. Buren Sparks, and the first baby of the year was a Mexican girl born January 7 to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kinmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Brewster
Dan Cupid
John ©. Benson
Mary Marcus
Marfa
Buren Sparks
Dist Gov Visits Rotarians Here for Rotary Talk
District Governor Dr A E McBride of Las Cruces New Mexico addressed the Alpine Club luncheon speaking on Rotary International not mechanics He traced Rotary history from 1905 in Chicago noting its growth to over 155000 members in 3400 clubs across 65 nations He urged higher standards in business and profession and highlighted Rotary peace work as its key achievement
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Rotary
A. E
Las Cruces
New Mexico
Ro Stary International
Alpine Club
McBride
New Mexico City
Rotary Internation 1
Alpine
Dr. McBride
Chicago
Rotary International
Lobos Open Abilene Schedule in Border Duel
Graves veteran Lobos travel to Abilene to face McMurry in a two game set to start the 1930-31 conference cage season. McMurry brings a scoring punch and guard depth while the Lobos, lacking practice time, hope to rebound Sunday with victories as Graves pushes constant gym work.
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Sinc
Graves
Abilene
McMurry
Indians
Lobos
Junior High Boys Start Basketball Practice Monday
Junior high school boys began regular basketball practice with over ten players reporting daily for workouts. The group, who also played football last season, will face Marfa Fort Davis and Balmorhea in late-month games. Coach D M Major and A D Hill lead the team, with top prospects including Matthews Bowles East Allen Weyerts Parker Wright Newmen Ojas Ramos DeAx.
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Marfa
Fort Davis
Balmorhea
D. M. Major
A. D. Hill
Frank Matthews
Ira Bowles
Jack East
Bill Allen
Bill Weyerts
James Parker
Booth Wright
Raymond Newmen
Ramon Ojas
Julio Ramos
Bob Dees
Charles DeAx
Bucks Split Cage Series In Narrow Two Game Set
The Alpine Bucks faced Sanderson in a two game series in a foreign gym, losing the first 12 to 13 and winning the second 12 to eight. Sanderson’s defense stifled many Bucks scoring attempts while Sam Nellson led both teams with solid play and many fouls marked the contest.
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Alpine Bucks
Strow Sanderson Basles
Hoth
Bucks
Hord
Sanderson
Eagles
Buckagers
Amex
Sam Nell~son
Fe-1
Sandervon
Tonieh
Nneno
Mart
Gers City Teagues
Dowh
Attendance at O. E. S. School in Alpine
Over 85 women from Eastern Star chapters in Fort Davis Fort Stockton Marfa and Alpine attended a school of instruction led by three grand officers of the Texas organization in Alpine. Under Mrs. Bessle B. Garth the worthy grand matron Mrs. Maude Ripley grand examiner and Mrs. Florence Read district deputy grand matron guided a day of work on the O E S. that night they conducted the invatory degree process with state officers directing. A Holland hotel luncheon and other social events followed. The officers visit this section annually for instruction.
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Eastern Star
Fort Davis
Fort Stockton
Marfs
Alpine
Bessle B. Garth
Maude Ripley
Florence Read
Holland Hotel
Alpine Man Robbed by Highwaymen Near Angelo
Frazer, an Alpine resident, was robbed by two men while en route to San Angelo. After stopping to let a passenger in, one attacker struck him and demanded money. The highwaymen took about $20 and fled in Frazer’s car. authorities could not locate them.
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W. Frazer
Alpine Mans
Angelo
Frazer
Tiin Frazer
Ash Jim
Highjackere
San Angelo
County Appeals for Red Cross Relief Funds
Brewster county seeks 100 dollars as part of a national Red Cross drive totaling 10 000 400 to aid drought and low spirits relief. County chairman W B Caldwell leads fundraising efforts with a corps of workers, accepting donations at local banks or through W M Caldwell, LW Bridger, and D Mr Hoppe. Local relief funds already directed to drought relief and national headhouse. Continued from last column.
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W.B. Caldwell
Brewster
Caldwell
W. M. Caldwell
LW. Bridger
D. Mr. Hopper
Hinson Takes New Magnolia Filling Station
Davie Hinson, long-time local operator, takes charge of the new Magnolia filling station at the northeast corner of Fifth Street and College Avenue. The modern service station, finished by contractor A F Aronson, offers pumps, signs, lights, and repairs, with Hinson promising full customer service and accessories including Firestone tires.
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Davis Hinson
Ofle
Maxnotla Prostate
Hinson
Stork
Firestone
Hie
A. F. Aronson
Fifth Street
College Avenue
Alpine Company Plans To Drill Fourth Oil Well
Alpine Oil and Development, a small company owned by Alpine men and holding three producing wells in the Grama Pale section, plans to drill a fourth within the coming year. The decision followed a stockholders meeting Tuesday night in Alpine, where future plans and officers for the year were elected. Directors named Incl. Storey as president, H W Hourland as vice president, J D Jackson, Erle Lous, and T A Heard, who also serves as secretary treasurer.
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Alpine Oi and Development” Company
Alpine
Grama ‘Pale
Incl
Storey
H.W. Hourland
J. D. Jackson
Erle Lous
T. A. Heard
Warns Against Hiring of Hobos in Alpine Work
Alpine residents are urged to hire only worthy local workers for odd jobs to avoid employing itinerant drifters. The Alpine Relief Association notes many traveling beggars exploit the system and leave after brief work. An emergency employment drive aims to aid home owners and other residents in need by directing jobs to proven Alpine locals. Call 162 to verify workers are Alpine citizens or to have the association send a suitable helper.
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Alpine
Alpine ‘Relief Association
The
Relief Association
Avery
Emery
162
Rotarians Sponsor Scout Movement in Alpine County
Alpine Rotary club to back district scout committee aims to spark interest and supervise local scouting. A Rotary panel including Rev. Aaren Sparks and H W Morelock will plan actions, with district scout executive Mestre rat visiting on the 28th to train 20 plus men in scoutcraft.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Istrict Hoy
Alpine
Rotary
Aaren Sparks
How Feremion
Meard
John [Gillett
H.W. Morelock
Mestrerat
Dieatriet
H.T. Fletcher
M. L. Hopson
Clay Holland
A. F. Robinson
Court of Honor
Victor J. Smith
Roy Whiteside
Bucks, Madgers Clash In Alpine Season Opener
Alpine opens the season with McCamey and the Madgers meeting in a district matchup. Bucks and Madgers bring renewed lineups after holidays, with Sanderson out and Oliver unavailable. Coaches Park and Clyde oversee a squad aiming for early momentum in the first tournament.
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Sanderson
Alpine
Oliver
Allons
Bucks
McCamey
Clyde Park
Three Quarters Of Million Now Deposited Here
Reports on the last day of December show deposits in Hrowater county banks totaling almost $750,000. Marathon deposits reach $105,000 while Alpine banks add $596,000 with State National at $264,000 and First National at $32,550. Despite a quiet past season with little profit, the banks are deemed sound and stable.
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Hrowater County
Marathon
Annual Chick Meet Attracts 350 Fine Birds From West Texas
More than 350 high quality chickens gathered from Alpine, Fort Davis, Valentine, Van Horn, Marfa and nearby areas for the annual show. Exhibitors faced crowd demand as coop space filled and judging ran late, with a full awards list to be released next week.
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West Texas
Alpine
J.B. Wright
The
Assort Hon
Donald
Marfa
Clark Stock Farms
van Horn
J. Z. Weatherby
Fort Davis
J.B. He
F. Miles
Sunnyum Farms
J. M. Hverheart
Valentine
Paso
Marta White
Walter Burnton
K. ¢. Martin
A. and
M. College
Avalance PScribers Notice Urges Prompt Subscriptions Update
Notices mailed to Avalanche subscribers emphasize timely payment to fund publication costs. The publisher appeals to readers and advertisers to keep the subscription list current and attend to outstanding charges promptly.
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Avalanche
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O. E. S. School
Red Cross
Department of Agriculture
Magnolia
Davie Hinson
Daninon
Alpine Company
Z. M. Deele
Scout
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