West Texas Chamber Opposes Summer School Tuition Hikes
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce urged against rising tuition for state summer schools and backed restoring appropriations for summer state colleges and universities on the prior funding basis. The group passed resolutions at its Sul Ross auditorium meeting praising staff, supporting a state fish hatchery in the Big Bend, and seeking state and federal aid to combat loco diseases affecting livestock. It urged highway development to connect Culberson, Alpine, and the Guadalupe Mountains and thanked Alpine residents, local chambers, and the press for cooperation.
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West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross
H.W. Stanley
el Paso
Resolutions Committee
Col
John Perkins
Alpine
Robert Whitehead
Balmo *Hoa
Joe Espy
Fort Davis
A. C. Easterling
Stamford
Will Never
van Horn
West Texas D. C
Homer D. Wade
Big Bend
Texas
Isk
West Texas
A. & M. College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
State Highway Commission
Davis Mountain
Culberson County
Guadalupe Mountains
New Mexico
Carlsbad Cay
State Highway Department
Winners Announced for Races and Rodeo at Jackson Field
K W Coffey oversaw races and Anja Wilson with John Young Jr led the rodeo. Winners listed for July races include Bonque and Popcorn in 200 yards, top riders in horse race and roping events. Rodeo results feature Kingston, Espey, and Grubb among leading competitors. crowds filled Jackson Field with strong support.
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K. W. Coffey
Anja Wilson
John Young, Jr
Jackson Field
Bonque
TH Bell
Sierra Blanca
Popcorn
F Jones
Ft Davis
Alfred
Jim P Wilson
Alpin
Brown Jug
W O Grubb
Hovey
Tino
C Jones
van Horn
Blondy
J MeSpadden
Alpin Bob
Alpine
Jold Dollar
Jindra Blanes
J Sier
Ini
EO Finley
Stewart
Dave Pearce
Nie
Means
Valentine
BU Kingston
Batmarches
Val
Terry
J Steer
Jim Expy
Fort Davis
M Basmett
PL Davis
J McSpadden
Roy Reid
Warner
Reid
Frank, Jones
Jim Espy
Davs
Chan Jones
George Jones
Kingston
Balmorhea
Odie Grubb
Geo Jones
Clay Espy
B Means
Neer
J Dunes Wings
Pecos
Joe Parker
Anja Wil
C Grubb
Sanderson Triumphs Over Alpine In Sunday Style Show
Mojave readers enjoyed a two day program at the Mojave Theatre with a Style Show and musical numbers. Sanderson defeated Alpine 6 to 1 in a Sunday baseball game, with Maddox securing a strong pitching performance and the Sanderson defense holding the visitors.
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Mojave
Sanderson
Mojave Theatre
Lewetton
Trent
Slsan Matey
Guenther
CE. Gilman
Amn
young + Indien
Mra Sack
Foros
Otis Morgan
Miow
Helen Bannon
Derme Ena
Mow
Rama Banks
Mi Moy Tasiter
Pantatette
Teu George Theo
Zeb Dedes
Mw Targa Et Linn
Afie Uth Wonduo
Hile Ldla
Helle McGonagi
Mim
Pauline
Terry
Tim
Rotary Musical Organization
CJ Smith
Leonard Howard
Apine
Maddox
Sanderson Alpine
Sone
Alpine
Brilliant Maddox
Open Holland Hotel Bids at El Paso
Land owner and Col. John Perkins attorney Mr. Holland traveled to El Paso to open bids for remodeling and enlarging the Holland Hotel. Bids include plans for a two to three story structure with a two story option noted. No bidder has been announced. Lema Mae Rector of Abi SA is visiting this week with her aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rector.
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Lema Mae
Abi SA
J. H. Rector
Record breaking Alpine Old Settlers Roundup attendance soars
A crowd estimated at six thousand filled Alpine for opening day of the annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup. Streets were jammed with autos and pedestrians as a mile long parade featured Sul Ross College participants, the Sweetwater band, and an authentic two generation stage coach. The event, praised as the best in West Texas, showcased tradition and local pride with heavy turnout and festive displays.
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Sanderson
Alpine
Jackson
Mpine
Howard
Rattreaters
Old Settlers and Cowboys
Fifth
Sixth Streets
West Texas
Seventh Street
Seventh
College Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Sul Ross
Yn. Berkeley
Polk Hinson
F. P. Fulcher
Roundup Organization
Berkeley
Development program urged for Davis Mountains region
West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting drew leaders from all sections of the Davis Mountains region and beyond to discuss a development program. Prominent figures pledged support for regional growth, advertising, and better land use, signaling a push to promote the Big Bend area and its ties to West Texas commerce.
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Davis Mountai
Far O Ut
Big Bend
West Texas
Locomotion plan sparks Texas cattle region growth
A July meeting in Davis Texas launched a multimillion dollar effort by Western cattlemen and Fort Davis chamber to create a loco region with federal programs. Leaders Miller and others discussed ranch losses, parasite threats, and possible high quality stock stations with state and local officials backing development including water conservation and regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ort Davis
Texas
Fort Davis
Miller
Tri-County
St Eries
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Endorses
Davis Mountains
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
The
Fort Worth
Star-Telegram
Abliene Reporter
San Angelo Standard
Colorado
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Cone Johnson
W. R.J. Bly
R. A. J .Thompson
Mesdames
George A. Raphael
G. Thompson
Texon
Laura Middl Rook
Highway Commission
Tom B. Love
Dallas
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Coaches
Sweetwater Municipal Band
Open Holland
Rai Mt Avenue
Othe
Davis Mtns
W.T.C. Ofc
Highland Section
Hereford
Jett Davis
Presidio
Hes
Continental Divide
West
Minniesota
Abcock
API
Habcock
Jones
Dr. Jones
Miler
Teachers College
Davis Mountains Park
Business Nations
Shirley Seales
Mpine Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Marta
Fort Stockton
Maratine
Me San Anelo
Sweetwater
Setter
Buren Sparks
Base Mist Church
Henjamin PF. Merkeley
Judie J
HL. Birney
West Texas Organization
Chamber
Birney
Bascamford
John Per
Standard
Star-Telegrand News
Haynie
Abilene
West Texas Chamber F Commerce
J.D. Hamlin
Farwell
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