Alpine lawyer Art Owens writes travel guide for Trans-Pecos
A Texas lawyer and publicity writer from Alpine, Art Owens, drafts a comprehensive letter to Jack Stone in Lubbock detailing a sightseeing route from Pecos to Big Bend. He names Terlingua Castalon Johnson's Farm Glen Springs Hot Springs Boquillas Hannold's and the Chisos, presenting a ready-made guide for travelers and urging recognition of his effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Trans-Pecos
Art Owens
A. E. Owens
Jack Stone
Lubbock
Pecos
Big Bend
Terlingua
Castalon
Johnson's Farm
Glen Springs
Hot Springs
Boquillas
Hannold's
Chisos
Alpine students make high marks at Sul Ross
Mrs Harris Smith of Alpine was among Sul Ross College spring semester top honors. Fellow top students Gussie Pettus of Chard Wanda Rape of Sonora and Grace Thomas of Sonora joined the upper two percent of the roll, with Propst of Alpine and Williamson of Iraan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Smith
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Gussie W. Pettus
Chard
Wanda B. Rape
Grace Thomas
Sonora
Orrill
Propst
W. C. Williamson
Iraan
Alpine Honors Roll Includes Many Students
Other Alpine students on the honor roll were Sarah M. Tennant, Aleta Bierschwale, Jean Engle and Mrs. Earl Scudday in the upper six per cent group, and Barbara Beard, Cecilia Thompson, Mary Bess Hamilton, Anna Tennant, E. J. Van Fossan and Anita Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Tennant
Aleta Bierschwale
Jean Engle
Earl Scudday
Barbara Beard
Cecilia Thompson
Mary Bess Hamilton
Anna Tennant
E. J. van Fossan
Anita Hudson
Marathon July Fourth Celebration At Fort Penn Colorado Featured
The text notes Pecos hosting a big show and Marathon's July 4 celebration at Fort Penn Colorado described as a neighborly affair with the Marathon hospitality. The author regrets missing events due to a Big Grunt shop shutdown on Thursday to publish another Avalanche issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Fort Penn Colorado
Big Bend
Vague thanks echoed to those who extended them
The text shows a closing note expressing gratitude to individuals who offered extended help or support. It preserves a formal tone and credits unnamed contributors for their generosity and patience.
Encampment Officers Named and Grounds Details
The encampment, located between Marfa and Alpine on U S highways 90 and 67, lists officers including C T Mitchell Maria as president M M Fulmer H O Malone Roy Holloman W M Turner and A C Hoover as vice presidents Jesse Blackwell and S M Swearingen secretaries H L Kokernot treasurer H L Kokernot Jr and Sam Means supt of cooking and assistant supt of cooking. The Baptist denomination has invested thousands of dollars in permanent improvements at the grounds which draw visitors each summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Mitchell
Maria
M. M. Fulmer
H. O. Malone
Roy 8. Holloman
W. M. Turner
A. C. Hoover
Jesse Blackwell
S. M. Swearingen
H. L. Kokernot
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Sam Means
Marfa
Alpine
U. S
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Bing Crosby
Gloria Jean
By Barry Scobee
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Owens
Sul Ross
For
Akers
Harry L. Gaynes
Sanderson
Valentine
el Paso
Juarez
Culberson County
Wilbur Medley
Jeff Davis County
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
Barry Scobee
J.C. Walker
J. O. Bell
C. E. Conning
Jim Espy
Bill Fryar
Jack McCutcheon
Richard K. Merrill
Wade
Optha
G. M. Sims
Optometrist
Rat Ene
Rawlings
Storage & Commission
Texas
West Texas
Bewley's
Bewley
SUN Ray
Jar
Ranch Supplies
N. B.S
Harper House
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