Traffic Boom on U S 90 Increases Texas Towns Revenue
A reader observes a dramatic rise in traffic on U S 90 across the Trans Pecos. Cars from at least 13 states pass through Alpine, with three to four hundred percent more traffic than historic levels. The road, extending from Jacksonville to Van Horn, shows improving drainage and grading ahead of bids on January 25 and 26. The state highway commission expects U S 90 to become a major national route, aided by the possible Big Bend park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Oklahoma
Min‘York
California
Oregon
Jacksonville
Fla
van Hor
Marfa
van Horn
State Highway Commission
Growth in Pecos Business Highlighted by Ten Births Claim
A Pecos Enterprise report notes rapid growth and thriving business on the Bankhead and Carlsbad caverns highways. It claims last week's issue featured ten births on page one, underscoring activity in the neighboring city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Bankhead
Carlsbad Caverns
Trans-Pecos
The Dead Is Risen Pat Moran Returns to Sanderson Times
The Sanderson Times res ponds to a request for Pat Moran to resume his witty Column Right after several weeks away. Moran excels at sharp political satire and remarks on politicians, with a playful nudge about a promised box of cigars. Bruce Duncan is praised as an accomplished hunter and humorous figure in the Big Bend, likened to Andy Gump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moran
Sanderson Times
Times
Pat
Bruce Duncan
Big Bend
Bruce
Andy Gump
Highland Hereford Breeders adopt calf assessment budget
The Highland Hereford Breeders association in Marfa approved a budget calling for a 15 cent per calf branded assessment, raising about 6000 dollars next year from roughly 40000 calves. President W B Mitchell announced allocations to state and national cattle groups through the association, ensuring member credit remains intact. Two new directors were added to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Marfa
W. B. Mitchell
Association
The
Livestock Association
Texas Cattle Raisers ‘Assn
American National Assn
National Meat Board
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Highland Hereford Assolation
W. H. Reynolds
Jett Davis County
W. E. Popham
Reeves County
Huffman Announces Candidacy for Sith District Seat
Calvin C. Huffman, 29, visitor in Alpine on Wednesday, announces his bid to represent the Sith legislative district after Stanford Payne's resignation. He cites six years as managing editor of The Daily Guide in Eagle Pass and publisher of the Quemada Valley Sun for Maverick county irrigation district, highlighting a strong public service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Huffman
Sith
Stanford Payne
Alpine
Brewster County
Huffman
Daily Guide
Eagle Pass
Maverick County
William Hatcher Dies by Bullet Wound in Deming NM
William Hatcher 29 a Sul Ross College former student died in Deming New Mexico from a bullet wound received last Friday. District attorney said charges likely against J B Collier his former partner who has been held since the shooting. He married Crystal Holland and leaves a widow a daughter Frances Louise age 1 his mother and Lewis brother Hatcher funeral held in Deming with burial there. Nursing cited as popular profession among Chinese women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hatcher
Sul Rose College
Deming
New Mexico
J. B. M. Collier
Hatcher
Young Hatcher
J. O. Hatcher
Hillsboro
Sul Ross
Crystal Holland
M. L. Holland
Alpine
Frances Louise
Lewis
Clay Holland
Texas gold output led by Shafter mine in 1996
Washington reports the Bureau of Mines estimates Texas mined four principal metals last year totaling 1,141,573 dollars in gross value. Presidio County’s Presidio silver mine at Shafter produced the bulk of gold and lead while Hazel Pecos and Plata Verde in Van Horn and Black Hill in Allamore also contributed. Texas yielded 675 ounces gold, 1,383,000 ounces silver, 52,700 pounds copper, and 1,040,000 pounds lead in 1996, with 518 ounces gold, 1,000,960 ounces silver, 28,000 pounds copper and 1,043,000 pounds lead in 1995. The Alpine Bucks basketball and volleyball teams posted mixed results in local tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Texas
Presidio
American Metal Company
Shafter
Presidio County
Hazel, Pecos
Plata Verde
van Horn
Black Hill
Allamore
Alpine Ministers Meet Sets Annual Chamber Plans
The Alpine Ministers and the Chamber of Commerce announce the annual Alpine meeting for Monday at 1 30 pm with officers to be elected and the usual banquet preceding. Reservations are due by early Monday morning. The group plans cooperation with Drury Wood to provide chapel speakers for local schools and discusses pulpit exchanges for fifth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Holland
Alpine
Pum
Pim Bap
Aipie
Mero
Tose
Tober
Drury Wood
Ray Cern
Zane Sy Sheet
J. Pegs
Con Ward
Buhler
First Christian
Fulmer
Fir Probgin
Dae
Fin Metta Rew
Merow
First Baptist
Poage
Underpass Project Nears Completion on West Holland
Rapid progress reported on the West Holland avenue underpass paving with completion hoped early next week barring more freezing weather. One side of the concrete pavement nearly finished leaving the north side to lay. about two-thirds of road width is poured on the first run. The underpass is part of the U S 90 re routing program funded by federal and state funds with city and county supplying the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Holland Avenue
Extend Plans For President's Ball
Plans for the President's Birthday ball to be held Jan 30 were expanded by committees at a meeting called by Mayor LB Starns. Three dances were approved at the courthouse the college gymnasium and the Mexican community house in South Alpine. A ticket contest offers $5 for top seller $3 for second and $2 for third with tickets 50 cents for dancers and spectators. Sixty percent of gross goes to Warm Springs Foundation for infantile paralysis study and treatment. the remainder funds local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LB. Starns
College Gymnasium
South Alpine
Warm Springs Foundation For
Signs and Notices At Alpine Offices
Two Alpine office buildings posted notices that drew the writer’s humor. One read OUT OF TOWN with RUN added in front, making RUN OUT OF TOWN. The other notice altered the word CHALLENGE by changing an a to e, after a move in the hallway.
Grading and drainage planned on 62 mile U S 90 section
State highway notices call for bids on five projects spanning Presidio Culberson and Jeff Davis counties. The 62 mile segment from Marfa to Van Horn will be largely graded and drained with paving to follow, aiming for an all paved southern route from east to west within about two years. Delinquent tax collection contract includes Davis as tax collector. taxes from 1919 back to 1905 are included and pursued under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Davis
State Comptroller and Attorney General's Office
Davin
State Highway Department
Marfa
van Holm
van Hort
Highway Commission
Presidio County
Cone
Marta
Culberson County
Wendell Station
Jeff Davis County
Valentine
Jeff Davis
van Hor
Jef Davis County
Marhe
van Horn
East Coast
Pacific
Southern Pacific Seeks More Water At Alpine Station
Southern Pacific reports higher business requiring more water at Alpine pump station. One well currently in use, electric motor powering it. A second well tested with former gasoline engine, but two wells together offer no advantage due to limited water supply. A new well will likely be drilled nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
South Hill
Hil
M. H. ‘Moorman
Southern Pacific
Alpine
Del Rio Man Runs for Legislature in Special Election
Albert Cauthorn of Del Rio arrives to promote his candidacy for representative of the sixth district Texas in a governor set special election for February 6, seeking support from national park, education, ranching interests and local public relations post vacancy after Stanford Payne’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Rend National Park
Albert “R Cauthorn
del Rio
Sith
Texas
Cauthorn
Stanford Payne
State Health Department
Bob Cauthorn
Dodson Drilling Progress Near Alpine and Green Valley
Drilling resumes after thaw with nearly a hundred feet drilled at the Dodson Means tent northeast of Alpine. Casing planned at 3780 feet. Tests at GHASA Ry location, Green Valley site by Storey and Associates at 1815 feet after long abandonment. Other tests near Marathon and Valen reported active with limited depth data available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson
Alpine
Block 10
Ghasa Ry
GHA Storey and Associates
Green Valley
Levy
Alpine Firemen Praised For Marfa Fire Aid
The Big Bend Sentinel editorial praised Alpine volunteer fire department for rapid Alpine response and aid to Marfa in a three alarm blaze. Fort Russell and Alpine teams were credited for preventing worse damage while Alpine personnel braved the rapid trip, with one driver needing hospital care to thaw out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Volunteer Tire Department
Marfa
Alpine
Big Bend
Fort Russell
Alpine Fire Department
The
Sentinel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hiland
C. Huffman
Deming, NM
Famous Shafter
Ozona
Alpine High School Bucks
Barnhart
Fort Davis
Bucks
Fort Davis Hi
Alpine Hi
Davis
Shafter District
Bureau
C. OF C. Alpine
Pemr Mn Senarate
Albert R. Cauthorn del Rio
D.C. Littleton
Granada Theatre
Delma Lankford
Austin
Alpine Station
Big Bend Park
Stillwater
Okla
Big Bend National Park
W. B. McDougall
National Park Service
A. & M. College
Izaak Walton
United States
Chisos Mountains
Par
Vft Br
McDougal
Marathon
Decie
Gh&sa
Valen
Here
Marfa F
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!