Convicts 9.00 par GAME LAW)sitncn VIOLATORS
In the west Texas district nine counties saw Hunters tracked by game wardens in Novem ber and December. Some 87 convictions followed arrests by Pete Crawford's team with fines for out of season quail hunting and other violations. Deer and buck counts, inspec tions, and license checks accompanied the report.
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State Game Department
Pecos River
Blacktail
Eer
Pete Crawford
Heinz
Mae
Tn Convttans Tech
Highland
Presidio
Jett
Davis
Brewster
New England
Davis ‘Mountains
Big Bend
Santone Man Buys Brewster County Ranch
L. L. Strumberg of San Antonio, owner of a large ranch in Brewster County’s southeast, has purchased the Will Rackley ranch about seven sections in size, located about 30 miles west of Sanderson, along with roughly 4300 head of sheep. The well improved property is regarded as one of the best in the area.
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L. Strumberg
San Antonio
Brewster County
Will Rackley
Sanderson
Rankin Mayor L. L Tierce dies suddenly
Rankin, Jan 25 funeral services will be held at 10 o clock for Mayor L. L Tierce 63 who died Sunday night. Rev H H Washington pastor You First Methodist Church will officiate at the funeral. Other details are incomplete in the obituary notice.
Inaugurates New Delivery Service
A new delivery service within city limits has been inaugurated by the Railway Express Agency according to local agent L Stanley. Company trucks will deliver express shipments free within the town and will also pick up outbound shipments. Previously service covered only the business district.
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He Elty
L. Stanley
Episcopal Rector Bound for England Appointment
Rev. P. A. Thorold Hier, rural year rector of the Episcopal church, has been appointed by Major John Thoreher to the rectorship in Lincolnshire England. Eller has served churches in northwest Canada and the United States for 28 years and returns to England. The lifelong post includes endowment and a rectory on three acres.
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P. A. Thorold Hier
Episcopal Church
John Thoreher
Pariah
England
Eller
Canaa
United States
Lincolnshire
Frazer Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Clerk
J. W. Praser announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county and district clerk. He says he is grateful for past support, pledges conscientious service if reelected, and asks voters for support in the July primary.
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J. W. Praser
Burcham seeks reelection as precinct four commissioner
W. D. Burcham announces candidacy for re election to precinct No 4 commissioner. He cites prior experience as ensuring district road maintenance and economical county affairs. He requests voter support in the July primary.
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W. D. Burcham
Burcham
Bridge Destroyed in Santa Fe River Fire
Fire, likely incendiary, destroyed the Santa Fe railroad bridge over the Rio Grande between Presidio Ojinaga and the border early Sunday. Twelve piers on the Mexican side and 29 on the American side burned, leaving eight central piers intact. Built in 1900 at a cost around a quarter million dollars, the bridge linked Mexican and Texas lines and spurred a regional celebration. Despite efforts by residents, officials say the steel and iron structure is a near-total loss, with replacement needed for pilings and girders.
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Rio Grande
Presidio Ojinaga
Mexco
Texas
San ‘Angelo
Ojinaga
Pre‘dio
Ojinage
MGAUGHY NEW COMMISSIONER IN ALPINE CITY HALL
Felix McGaughy, Casner Motor manager, was named to fill the unexpired term of B C Moseley on the Alpine city commission. Moseley resigned and left for San Antonio with his son Tom for an undetermined stay. McGaughy has long served Alpine civic groups and his appointment is seen as an asset to city administration.
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Felix McGaughy
Casner Motor Company
B.C. Moseley
Moseley
Tom
San Antonio
Alpine
McGaighy
Apne
Eltys
Advertising topic at C of C luncheon meeting
The chamber of commerce will host a luncheon next Monday to discuss advertising. A report from Texas cities on methods and spending will be presented, followed by a round table on a potential Sul Ross college night school for advertising. H W Morelock will lead talks on getting best results and local advertising. Strong attendance urged.
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Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Sul Ross College
H. W. Morelock
Connally to Fight Fort Abandonmer
Senator Tom Connally plans to oppose the war department plan to abandon border posts including Fort D. A. Russell at Marta. Daily dispatches report a determined effort to retain the forts along the Mexican border, boosting local citizenship and sentiment.
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War Department
Tom Connally
D. A. Russell
Marta
Connally
Trial for Bessie Sharp on poisoning death case at Sanderson
Jan 25 Sanderson reports Bessie Sharp, indicted for death by poisoning of her husband Telefus Sharp last May, may be tried next Monday. Willie Burleson remains unindicted. defense seeks insanity plea. Prosecution led by Julian La Cross with attorneys R F Spencer and C P Stratton. Mrs Jack Ivey requests insanity.
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Sanderson
Bessie Sharp
Eld
Bali
Telefus Sharp
Willie Burleson
Burleson
Sharp
Sul Ross Lobos Still Winless on Tough Road Trip
Sul Ross coach Graves lamented a disaster filled trip as the Lobos lost four consecutive conference games to Daniel Baker and Abilene Christian College. After a slow start from limited practice, the team showed improvement but remains winless in nine games this season. Next home dates February 12 and 13 host McMurry with potential games against Wayland or Schreiner.
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Graves
Sul Ross Lobos
Daniel Baker
Brownwood
Abilene Christian College
Ack
Pi Ss
Sul Ross Cagers
Lobos
Wildcats
McMurry Indians
Wayland
Schreiner
U 5.90 Strip Underway in Brewster County
Work on the 12 mile strip of U S 90 in the east end of Brewster County has begun from the end of the blacktop to the Pecos county line. Pred Hall of Hannah Construction Co says the project, awarded by the State Highway Dept, will complete Brewster County's section from Alpine east to Pecos County line with grading drainage and concrete bridges. The job is state funded and should finish sooner than January 15 estimates.
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Brewster County
Pecos County
Pred Hall
Hannah Construction Company
Waco
State Highway Department
Brester County
Alpine
Mercury Hits New Low Mark
A record winter low was logged at the start of the week with local observers noting temperatures around 14 degrees above zero on Sunday and Monday mornings. The Southern Pacific station recorded 18 degrees each morning at 8 o'clock, with location differences likely skewing readings. Some volunteers logged 21 degrees, while mountain peaks near Alpine showed a touch of snow. The cold snap was seen as beneficial for delaying budding trees.
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Southern Pacific
F. G. Walker
Alpine
Mrs Chandley in Treasurer's Race for County Insurer
Eugenia Hector Chandley, a Brewster County resident for thirty years, seeks the county insurer post. She pledges full-time service and diligent duty discharge if elected and asks Avalanche readers to support her at the July primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Hector Chandley
Brewster County
Uly
Car Owners Scramble for Licenses in Final Week
Auto owners rushed to the tax collector for late license registrations. In the past week 269 licenses were issued, bringing total registrations to 642, including 534 passenger cars and 108 commercial vehicles. Officials estimate fewer than 800 licenses will be issued this year, down from 1100 last year and 1500 the year before. A penalty applies for driving without a license after midnight February 1.
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W. O. Hale
North Alpine
South Alpine
Terlingua
Marathon
Mariscal
School Kids Feature in Local Movie Event
Alpine pupils appeared before a movie camera produced by Mr and Mrs Dyer with Dyer a Sul Ross College student. The footage will be shown later at the Junior High auditorium as a Parent-Teacher benefit. The program includes a five reel feature and a one reel news reel on Calabas Cav ers. Students from Junior High Central ward and sub college departments took part along with many parents.
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Dyer
Sul Ross College
Calsbad Cavers
Central Ward
Berkeley Senatorial Race Sees New Opponent Entry
A move in El Paso this week confirms Benjamin Berkeley seeks reelection as state senator. News dispatches yesterday report J C Puller, Marfa attorney, as a candidate for the same seat, adding a rival to the contest.
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Berkeley
Marathon State Bank Announces Officers and Directors
At a stockholders meeting Marathon State Bank elected officers for the year with H L Hord as president F R Holcomb Jr as vice president Farl Clark as cashier. Directors named include H L Hord E R Holland Jr Earl Clark J J Robits and Warren Henderson.
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Marathon State Bank
HL. Hord
F. R. Holand
Far! Clark
H. L. Hord
E.R Holland, Jr
Earl Clark
J. J. Robits
Warren Henderson
New Filling Station Opens on College Avenue
A filling station by J. T. Davis known as Curly Davis is under construction on College Avenue one block west of the bridge and will open in about 15 days. Davis will offer Conoco products.
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J.T
Curly) Davis
College Avenue
Davis
Conoco
Lions Group Meeting in Pecos Highlights Active Clubs
Lions from Pecos Alpine McCamey Ft. Stockton and Alpine attended a group meeting last Thursday. Frank McCollum served as president and Roy Whiteside represented the Alpine club as delegates. The Alpine men report all clubs in the group are fairly active with an optimistic outlook.
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Lions
Pecos
Alpine Club
Frank McCollum
Roy Whiteside
Alpine
Lions Clubs
McCamey
Ft. Stockton
Fort Davis Man Keeps Notable Coin Collection
Barry Scobee reports James W. McElroy owns a rare coin hoard stored in Fort Davis State Bank, including a complete penny set from 1703 to 1977. He values rarity over age, has other coins and Confederate and Villa currency, and built a glass cabinet in the bank for public viewing.
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Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
James W.ar
W Wetion
McElroy
United States
Mesttvey Ins
Uch
Conoco Opens New Bulk Plant In Alpine
Conoco establishes a bulk plant in Alpine near the Southern Pacific tracks to store about 32 000 gallons of gasoline and oils. Four 16 000 gallon tanks and office quarters are erected. Local representative R B Yarbrough says a full Conoco line will be stocked, replacing prior shipments from Fort Stockton due to rising volumes.
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OW Company
Alpine
Yarbrough
Company
Southern Pacific
Ogether
Conoco
Fort Stockton
Old-Time Singing Sunday Planned by Alpine Baptists
An old-time singing Sunday is set for the Baptist church this afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. The program features multiple quartets from Alpine and nearby towns, with songs by choirs and congregations. Paul Counts directs the Baptist choir, and Rev. Sparks gives the welcome. other special numbers are announced.
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The
Baptist Church
Joms
Buren
Sparks
Methodist Church
Alpine
Fort Davis
L. We Bridges
Baxtey
Paul Counts
Baptist Choir
New Residence Under Construction In Alpine Area
A J Bell proprietor of the KB feed store is building a new seven room brick veneered residence in North Alpine near the Fort Davis highway. The contract calls for completion in 60 days and the cost is estimated at about 4500 dollars.
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A.J. Bell
KB Feed
Alpine
Fort Davis Highway
Miss Fannie May Promoted to Pampa English Head
Miss Fannie May, a Bul Ross graduate, becomes head of the English department at Pampa Texas schools. She finished Bul Ross in 1927 and earned an IM A degree from the University of Texas in 1928, then taught in Pampa. She is well known in the area for teaching English at Sul Ross for the past three summers.
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Fannie May
Bul Ross
Pampa
Texas
Miss May
University of ‘Texas
Sul Ross
Alpine Boy Receives Letter From Peacock Football Team
Wesley Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Roberts of this city, was awarded his letter and sweater as a member of the Peacock Football Team of the Pecos Military Academy San Antonio winners of the Southwest Academy League Kermit Allen Sul Ross college graduate is coach of the team.
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Wesley Roberts
Oscar Roberts
Pesock Military Academy
San Antonio
Kermit Allen
Sul Ross College
Tema
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Brewster Co
Rankin
AMER
GOAS
Frazer
Santafery
C. of C
Mrs. Sharp
Husband
Jinx
Lobos Trail
A.C. C
Mercury
Mr. McElroy
Johnny Prude
Port Davis
Christian Church
Alpine Boy Letters
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