San Antonio Express Pushes Road to Highlands
The San Antonio Express argues for a westward highway from San Antonio to Brewster and Presidio Counties, linking the border region to the city. It urges state and federal help, notes current county projects, and suggests a summer colony plan to energize support before 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
Highlands
Presidio
Brewster Counties
America
San
Texas
Medina
Uvalde
Kinney
Val Verde
Terrell
Brewster
Pecos
el Paso
Junction
Border
War Department
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Brewster County Days of Yore Celebrate Independence
The county plans a two day July 4 5 festival with a Grand barbecue rodeo races and dances on the courthouse lawn. Highlights include a Star Spangled salute sunrise concerts a parade baseball contests a King Brewster Queen Alpine coronation and a large square dance show. Doc Berkeley presents a film history of Brewster County with old pioneers and myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
L Pine Homes
Berkeley
Doe
Marin
Brewster
Alpine I
Casner Pavillion
Pecos
Virginia
Mojave Theatre
Pavillion
Joe Teagarden
Melody Boys of
San Angelo
Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Newell Home
Mrs. A A Newell hosted a Bridge Club gathering at her western town residence with four tables in play. Anja Wilson achieved high score. refreshments included a salad course prepared by Mrs. Newell assisted by Misses Elva Spencer Johnny Allen Kathleen and Agnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Newell
Bridge Club
Anja Wilson
Mesdames F. E Gillett
H. G. Watson
Grace Anderson
C. D. Wood
Wells McIntyre
J. E. Burgess
Shirley Scales
C. E. McCool
W. H Terry
Mesdames Palmer Haynes
T. B. Davis
Thalia Gillett
Flora Davie
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Toronto Convention Treats
Vice President F E Gillett presided as H W Morelock was absent. J L Nunnery praised Alpine and Sul Ross during an introduction by Victor Smith. John Perkins reported on the Toronto convention with delegates from Texas and nearly every nation, stressing Rotary’s global business ideals and new codes guiding members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Gillett
Rotary Club
H. W. Morelock
J. L. Nunnery
Sul Ross
San Angelo
Victor Smith
Nunnery
Alpine
Toronto
Canada
John Perkins
Perkins
Kansas
Detroit
Texas
Rotary
International Rotary
Japan
Mexico
Studebaker Wins Two Prizes In Endurance Run
In El Paso on June 30 the Studebaker Light-Six won economy and the Special Six won endurance in a 1882 mile cross country run across Texas New Mexico and Arizona. The Light-Six used 95 gallons of gas and six quarts of oil averaging 19.8 miles per gallon. One off parade fault in endurance was a driver who shut off the motor in a traffic jam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Texas
Studebaker
el Paso Herald
New Mexico
Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Benj. F. Berkeley, Pres
Geo. C. Miller
H. W. Ferguson
G. B. Crawford, Asst
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
J. T. Darsey
Tae
Eeer
Otis Turner
Johnson
Historic Picture Review
Rotary International
International
Duyy
Old Settlers
The
First National Bank
Auline, Texas
COA
BROWN
HL Kokernot
W. BR. Hancock
Geo
W. Painedts Jr
HL. Hord
Asst
Cashier
W.A. Oatman
Mitchell
Gillett Co
Headquarters
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