Masquiz Canyon Land Sold To Alpine Men
Fort Davis report states three sections of Masquiz canyon land between Fort Davis and Alpine, once owned by HD Bloys, have been sold to W. B. Rogers of Alpine. Bloys, former county clerk for sixteen years, now resides near Uvalde. Rogers previously lived south of Valentine before moving to Alpine. The three sections are leased this year to J. W. Espy.
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Fort Davis
Jen
Masquiz Canyon
Alpine
HD. Bloys
W. B. Rogers
Sul Ross Ag Class II Guest of Lions
The Lions bid with much spirit one third of a cent at a time. The department deeply thanks the Lions for the thick malts. Reporter.
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Sul Ross Ag
Guest of Lions
Lions
Department
Progress at Brewster Test Watched With Much Interest
A depth of around 1,000 feet was reported at the Dodeon Meens site as observers watch the Brewster test with notable interest.
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Brewster
Dodeon-Meens
Fort Davis Deer Population Up Despite Hunters Says Local Man
Fort Davis correspondent quotes Fort Davis insurance man Robert C Withers on deer numbers rising in the Davis Mountains. He cites increasing hunter pressure, panther predation, and deer movement as factors, noting bucks tallied earlier but does and whitetail influx later. He explains panthers may target the lead buck, leaving rear deer vulnerable and mortality higher among the herd.
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Fort Davis
Barby Scorer
Ft Davis
Robert C. Withers
Fort Devise
Davis
Highhland
Alpine to Raze Buildings for New Post Office
The old structures on the Alpine site will be razed to make way for a new 942,200 post office building opposite the Aaron street area. Construction will be reinforced concrete with red brick and white trim, a large basement, and a south-facing entrance on Avenue. Completion is expected by August 1, with J J Finch of Dulles as contractor and foreman in charge. Excavation to begin next week with Finch arriving soon.
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Alpine
Aaron Treak Wen
Postoffice
Finch
Mr and Mrs A W Nave Return Home
Mr and Mrs A W Nave are reported to have returned, resuming residence after a period away. Local observers note their reappearance and anticipated routine they will resume in the community.
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A. W. Nave
President's Birthday Ball Committees Named by Chairman
Dr. B F Berkeley county chair announces committees for the President's Annual Ball set for Saturday night January 29 at the college gym. General committee includes H R Gard Milton Gilmer Rotary Dr Carrell Vaughn Lions Club. Canvassing committee lists Mesdames M H Moorman Ida Kokernot Cas Edwards Emmett Brown Gene Benson and Miss Daisy Fulcher. Tickets: dancers $1 spectators 50 cents plus admission to a theatre party.
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B. F. Berkeley
H.R. Gard
Milton Gilmer
Rotary Club
Carrell Vaughn
Lions Club
Mesdames M. H. Moorman
Ida Kokernot
Cas Edwards
Emmett Brown
Gene Benson
Daisy Fulcher
Dr. Berkeley
Scabies Control Efforts Reported in Maria District
In December, four state men and one county man operated in Maria district to eradicate scabies. About $825 was spent by the department on its regular creditation program. They inspected or dipped 251 herds and 32507 sheep goats and cattle, with none classified as infested. Work supervised by L. J. Watts.
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Austin
Maria
L. J. Watts
Poll Taxes Being Paid Slowly Recounted by County
Tax records show only 313 poll taxes paid to date with 21 exemptions. Over the past week 98 receipts and exemption certificates were issued. The total by yesterday morning is distributed among voting precincts as reported by the county tax collector.
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Carlie
Lobos Drop Three on Mexico City Trip
The Sul Ross Lobos finished a Mexico City tour by dropping three close games. The team traveled by invitation to face strong independent clubs and struggled in each narrow defeat.
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Mexico City
Sul Ross
The
Lobos
Aecording
Adl
Hese
Old Alpine landmark to be razed this week near courthouse
The north wing of the old brick building dating to 1881 will be removed this week. The property has a tangled chain of ownership from C. E Way to Henry Reynolds, then Frances Darling and her daughters. The residence, long tied to Mrs. James Darling, was transferred to the U. S. government after Mrs. Darling’s death in 1933, leaving Mrs. Chastain in Marfa and Mrs. Bennett in Alpine.
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Waidence
C. E Way
U. S
Chastain
Marfa
Bennett
Alpine
Arledge Named New C Of C President
Arledge has served as direct or and vice president of the organization and both he and Dr. Veugher have been active in civic affairs. The meeting Monday night urged the CC’s affairs be capable ahead, praising the two young men. One new director was elected, with BR A Whiteside re-elected but declining to serve. Rev. M M Fulmer was chosen for the vacancy, joining retiring president Dom Adams and board members J S Camer, D C Littleton, and J W.
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Arledge
Veugher
Ely
Editor’s note on readers age claims and poems
A fragment from a small town newspaper recounts reader letters criticizing Roosevelt era policies and subscriptions. It includes an elderly reader canceling due to age and a poem titled An Editors Salloquy about editor critiques, ads, jokes, and readers who miss issues.
Marfa Troop 49 Wins First Boy Scout Basketball Tourney
About 70 scouts and leaders from Marfa and Alpine attended the Sul Ross gym event. Troop 49 of Marfa defeated Troop 41 of Alpine in the final to win the basketball championship. Troop 44 Alpine won the consolation bracket over Troop 45 Marfa. A dinner followed and plans for next summer camp were announced. A Fort Davie court of honor is scheduled for February 4.
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Marfa
Alpine
Sul Ross
Marts
Lana
Reech
Ruido
Fort Davie
Aline
Optimism noted at annual C C Meet on park progress
Laftlefield Jan 18 Gien Burren president of the Highway 31 Association announced the next meeting set for Feb 2 in Chisss Mountain. Attendance from all 16 Texas counties and from Rapid City SD was anticipated. Officers praised ongoing work and a statewide publicity plan. secretary Mrs Lassiter reported current bills paid with remaining indebtedness of past years. Regular monthly dinners were approved for second Monday nights. About 50 attended, with songs by Mrs Berta Clark Lassiter and Rev Palm er and Rev J T Morrow performing.
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Laftlefield
Gien Burren
Big Bend
Texas
Rapid City
BR Camer
H. W. Moreoak
Comer
Morelock
Allred
Austin
Phead
J.B. Camer
Big Bend Park
Berta Clark Lassiter
Scretary Chamber of Commerce
Padmer
J.T. Morrow
Eugenia Rowland
Oregon woman donates to Big Bend park land fund
Mrs G C Osburn of Portland Oregon contributes 1 toward the purchase of land for the Big Bend National Park project and offers to pay 1 a year until the land is paid. Jack R Allen of Perryton sends 1 and urges Texas residents to support the effort. Over 60,000,000 acres of farm lands have suffered soil erosion.
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Fort Worth
Oregon
Mineral Welle
Big Bend National Park
Mra
G. C. Osburn
Northeast
Eighth Avenue
Portland
Ore
Jack R. Allen
Perryton
Star‘Telegram
Allen
Texas
Big Bend
Inter-City Rotary Meeting At Holland Hotel Tonight
An inter-city Rotary gathering and Ladies' Night are set for the Holland hotel with the Alpine Rotary Club hosting. Local organizers announced an interesting program and Rotarians plus their ladies from Marfa and Sanderson are expected to attend.
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Holland Hotel
Alpine Rotary Club
Marfa and
Sanderson
Abstract Firm To Have New Home on Fifth Street
Hopeon said this week the abstract firm plans a new building in the Fifth street business section and hopes to move in around July 1, adding a valuable structure to the area.
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Fifth Street
Hopeon
Rainbows To Install Officers Tomorrow
There will be an installation of officers of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic Temple tomorrow night at 1 30. The public is cordially invited to attend this event marking the initiation of new officers in the fraternal group.
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Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Bucks to duel Fort Stockton in Alpine cage clash
Alpine High School Bucks host Fort Stockton Panthers in a top home game tonight at 7:38. Coach B HLamon says Stockton is a strong foe in the Trane-Paces area and expects a large crowd for a high‑stakes round robin tilt. Bucks previously fell 23 21 in the opener. remaining games were canceled to avoid disrupting student work.
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Alpine High School Bucks
Fort Stockton
B. Hlamon
Stockton Panthers
el'Rowman
Trane-Paces
Bucks
Rundlalla
Fort Davis
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