Holland Ave Bridge and Paving Project Completed
Work on the West Holland avenue bridge and paving project finished last week and the five block route is now open to traffic. Delays from late January start pushed completion several weeks behind schedule. The project includes a 96 foot arroyo bridge, widening to 40 feet, curbs gutters and paving from Seventh Street to the underpass, with cooperation to secure right of way. Holland Page of Austin was the contractor for 35 974 dollars funded by the State Highway department along U S highways 90 and 67 through Alpine.
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West Holland Avenue
Arroyo
West Holland
Seventh Street
Holland Page
Austin
State Highway Department
Alpine
Inter-City Rotary Meeting Draws 105 Attendees
One hundred five Rotarians and Rotary Anns attended the inter-city meeting of the Marfa and Alpine clubs at Paisano encampment grounds. Alpine hosted, contending a recent loss to Marfa. Dr. Joel Wright and Chaplain Paul Maddox spoke, with about 200 girls and camp staff aiding the session.
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Rotarians
Rotary Anns
Marfa
Alpine Clubs
Paisano
Alpine Club
Marfa Club
Joel Wright
Paul Maddox
Fort D. A
Good Local Rains Continue to Fall in Highland Area
Local reports show ongoing rainfall in the Big Bend Davis Mountains region with variable moisture. Alpine recorded .81 inches on Monday at Sul Ross College, totaling 2.14 inches for June, slightly below last June’s 2.65 inches, as ranchers note grass prospects depend on upcoming weather.
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Highland
Big Bend-Davis Mts
Alpine
Wilson Ranch
Glass Mts
Davis Mountains
Sul Ross College
Parker Wins Again In Cloudcroft Tournament
Parker Parker, and teammates Terry and Mathews earned top honors in the championship flight at Cloudcroft New Mexico, with the cup now in the hands of the engraver.
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Parker
Cloudcroft, N. M
Terry
Mathews
Death of Fort Davis Boy Sonny Stewart in El Paso
Word reached Fort Davis that 14 year old Kenneth Sonny Stewart died in El Paso while visiting his father. Funeral set for 8:30 a m Thursday at Fort Davis cemetery. Survived by parents and three sisters, including Mrs Murphy Bennett of Alpine.
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Fort Davis
Kenneth
Sonny) Stewart
el Paso
Sonny
Kenneth Stewart
Myrtle Stewart
Murphy Bennett
Alpine
Carol
Betty Hudnel
Boudreaux Takes Charge of Western Auto Store
Burwell Boudreaux assumed management of the Western Auto Associate store owned by Harvey D. Rivers this week. Rivers is recovering from a months long illness and may not supervise the business for some time. Burwell took charge on Wednesday.
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Burwell Boudreaux
Western Auto Associate
Harvey D. Rivers
Mr.Rivers
Rivers
William Beaumont Hospital
el Paso
Burwell
Baptist Workers to Hold All Day Meet at Paisano Encampment
Open Air Evangelism will headline the Pecos Valley Baptist Association gathering at Paisano encampment grounds next Tuesday. A basket dinner is planned at noon with Alpine and Marfa churches supplying bread and drinks, and the encampment providing barbecue. About 150 to 200 workers from 28 churches are expected, and the event is open to the public.
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Paisano
Pecos Valley
Prominent Terrell Citizen Succumbs
Joe Kerr 67 a pioneer West Texas ranchman banker and merchant died at his Sanderson home after a long illness Burial planned for Saturday in Campbellton He came to Sanderson in 1901 from Campbellton his family origin County Donegal Ireland He built a leading mercantile business expanded into ranching and other ventures He served as Sanderson State Bank president secretary treasurer and manager of Sanderson Wool Commission Co with his brother James Kerr helping make Sanderson a trading point for ranchers
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Sanderson
Joe Kerr
West Texas
Campbellton
Tex
Kerr
County Donegal
Ireland
Atascosa County
Texas
Mr. Kerr
Sanderson State Bank
Sanderson Wool Commission Co
James Kerr
Marfa Pastor Leads Trio Through Mariscal Canyon Journey
The Rev. Milton F. Hill, his son Milton Jr., and Harvey Smith traversed the Mariscal canyon near the Rio Grande last week. A sprained ankle from rock jumping sidelined Hill. They started at Walker place near the canyon mouth, rode a 4 foot river rise to night camping near Hot Springs, then returned to Marfa with Mrs. Hill and the Swearingens.
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Marfa Pastor
Mariscal Canyon
Big Bend
Santa Helena
Milton F. Hill
Texas
Rio Grande
Milton Jr
University of Texas
Harvey Smith
Mariscal
Mr. Hill
Hot Springs
Hill
Sidney Swearingen
Marfa
Joint Installation of Three Lodges At Paisano
C E Porter district deputy grand master of Marfa will lead a joint meeting of the Fort Davis Marfa and Alpine Masonic lodges at Paisano encampment grounds tonight. A six o clock picnic supper precedes the installation of officers for Fort Davis and Alpine lodges with R E Petross of Marfa serving as master of ceremonies.
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C. E. Porter
Marfa
Fort Davis
Alpine
Paisano
R. E. Petross
Tom S. Redford
W. M
B. E. Coan
S. W
E. T. McDonald
J. W
Robert Humphris
Secy
J. E. McDonald
Treas
N. V. Morris
S. D
Jack Bishop
Tiler
M. A. Buhler
J. C. Coleman
M. F. Merrell
T. B. Henderson
G. B. Crawford
R. B. Slight
Carl Shults
E. L. Bailey
J. S. Hemmer
J. D
G. K. Lange
S. S
C. A. Lease
J. S
Alpine Girl Chosen To Study In Medical Branch UT
Rose Winnette Coleman of Alpine has been selected as one of 100 freshmen for the 1939 40 medical course at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She will begin studies in October after earning high honors at Alpine High School and a B S from San Rosa College.
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U. of Texas
Rose Winnette Coleman
J. C. Coleman
Alpine
University of Texas At Galveston
Miss Coleman
San Rosas College
Alpha Chi
Kingsville
Sachem Literary Society
Biology Club
Scarlet Peppers
Ben Peyton
Sul Ross
Galveston
Lockhart
Peyton
Santa Anna
Nu Sigma Nu Fraternity
London Sale Sees Strong Returns for Old Coins
A London auction showcased historic coins fetching notable sums as collectors bid aggressively. Dealers reported healthy demand across periods and styles, with several pieces drawing keen attention from international buyers.
Open Night Draws 255 at McDonald Observatory
A crowd of 255 attended the second open night at McDonald Observatory last Wednesday from 8 30 to 11 p m Dr C T Elvey assistant director reported near 300 reservations have been made for July visitors night and 60 for August He noted cloudy June and May visitors nights with no telescope viewing and urged locals to wait for fall or winter when crowds should ease Reservations are required for admission Visitors can view the telescope floor from 1 to 1 30 p m daily and Sunday 2 to 3 p m
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Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory
C. T. Elvey
Elvey
Firework Fears and Local Losses Stir Texas News
New Mexico style dispatch notes El Paso crowds blasting fireworks on a downtown corner endangering people and property including a neon sign. A boy was hit by a firework while guests at a hotel fled the noise. Also mourns Joe Kerr, a progressive Sanderson leader who backed U S 90’s eastern completion.
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el Paso
O. K
Alpine Rotary Club posts strong year of service and growth
The Alpine Rotary Club reports a solid year ending June 30 under President Dr. Joel Wright. Membership rose from 23rd to 5th in District 115, reaching 49, with initiatives in club service, vocational and international programs, and community projects including parks and youth activities. Dr. Clifford B. Casey becomes president, with Wright stepping to vice president.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Joel Wright
Highlander
Monahans
van Horn
Ben Franklin
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Sul Ross
Marfa
Alpine
Presidio-Ojinaga
Mexico
Supt. Bankhead
Norman Spencer
Clifford B. Casey
Wright
Miss Irma Batey Visits Lubbock and Brownfield Guests
Miss Irma Lee Batey spent last weekend in Lubbock and Brownfield where she visited Rev and Mrs J H Killion. Rev Killion, formerly pastor of the Church of Christ here, is reported to be improved after a recent serious illness.
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Irma Lee Batey
Lubbock
Brownfield
J. H. Killion
CCC Company Will Be Shifted To Area In The Fall
Santa Fe New Mexico reports that a CCC company will reoccupy the Chi ses Mountains camp in October to resume Big Bend State park development. Work will focus on roads and trails within the park area set to become part of the national park, with state lands totaling about 240000 acres to be transferred to the federal government.
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Big Bend Park
CCC Company
Santa FE
N. M
Big Bend National Park
CCC
Chises Mountains
Herbert Maier
National Park Service
Big Bend State Park
National Park
Maier
Texas
Big Bend
Among G. Carter
Fort Worth
Secretary of the Interior
Harold L. Ickes
Congress
Robert Fechner
Civilian Conservation Corps
Political Appointee Questioned Over Qualifications
A political appointee faced scrutiny for lacking stated qualifications beyond an ability to wear a brass collar and vote a straight ticket.
West Texas Firemen to Meet in Marfa and Regional Notes
Marfa will host about 200 West Texas firemen for the Permian Basin district Firemen's association quarterly meeting. The Presidio-Ojinaga Rotary seeks to move the Mexican consulate from Presidio to Alpine, claiming delay from border distance. A well preserved skeleton was found while excavating for a Mexican school addition in Fort Stockton, with a bone ring bearing initials A P nearby. Heavy rains hit multiple West Texas areas, including 1.68 inches in McCamey. Pecos cantaloupes harvesting began last week. Barstow sues Monahans over the legality of the second Ward county seat relocation election.
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Marfa
West Texas
Permian Basin District Firemen’s Association
Fort Stockton
A. P
McCamey
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Boudreaux
Western Auto Store
Connecticut
America
Roosevelt
Terrell
By Marbeth Sloan
London
McDonald
Observatory
Trans- Pecos
The
American Library Assn
Archibald Macleish
Barstow
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