Isolation Threat Hits Alpine Area After Cloudburst Floods
Alpine faced isolation after heavy rains washed out miles of railroad tracks along the Southern Pacific between Cline and Uvalde and on the Santa Fe near Barnhart. Rail service halted for days, mail disrupted, and highways suffered major damage with fatalities reported. Local Salvation Army fund drive lingers amid recovery efforts as officials noted scarce outside connections and ongoing relief needs.
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Alpine
Southern Pacific
Cline
Uvalde
Here
Santa Fe
Barnhart
8. P
Teeeday
Texas and Pacific
Sierra Blanca
Pecos
Kerrville
Art Exhibit At Sul Ross College Wednesday
The Sul Ross College art department directed by Xavier Gonzales and Julius Woertz will host an exhibit next Wednesday at Kokernot lodge. Gonzales shows oil and watercolor landscapes around Alpine, Woertz presents life renderings in watercolor and charcoal including portraits. Admission is free with exhibit open from 2 20 to 5 30 pm.
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Sul Ross College
Xavier Gonzales
Dhie Newcomb
Julius ‘Woertz
San Antonio
Kokernot Lodge
Gonzales
Woelt2
Texas World's Fair Finance Group Meets
A Texas World's Fair finance group met with A F Robinson secretary chain as a committee member. Wilbur C Hawk of Amarillo, West Texas chamber of commerce president, chairs the personnel planning committee to arrange needed funds. Members include L E Snaveley Harlingen E H Kiefer San Antonio Will H Mayes Austin Lowrey Martin Corsicana and Frank Holland Dallas. James C Kennedy Dallas opened the meeting and introduced Hawk who asked commission members for fundraising ideas. It was noted funds must come from a public subscription campaign as the Legislature would likely not appropriate. If the full amount isn t raised, lawmakers might approve the balance. Mrs Florence Griswold Gan Antonio organizer of the women s division reported on the current Texas exhibit site plans.
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A. F. Robinson
Chain
Wilbur C. Hawk
Amarillo
West Texas Chamber of ‘Commerce
L. E. Snaveley
Harlingen
E. H. Kiefer
San Antonio
Will H. Mayes
Austin
Lowrey
Martin
Corsicana
Frank Holland
Dallas
James C. Kennedy
Texas Commission
Hawk
Commission
Plorence Griswold
Gan Antoineator
Woman's Divil
Ion
State Says Roads Should Be Paid From State Funds
A garbled 19th century style notice proclaims the state bears highway costs and rejects county or local aid. It notes a policy shift, hints at slowed action, and mentions residents and officials debating funding responsibility. The fragmentary text reflects political discourse on road financing and governance.
Sul Ross coach draws perfect bridge at Cloudcroft
Sul Ross State Teachers College football coach Graves at Alpine found a thrill today with a 13 spade bridge hand. He doubled and redoubled after hiding seven spades, finishing the hand with 562 points while playing auction bridge with Miss Seliha Chaffin and Elizabeth and George Baines of Alpine.
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Cloudcroft
N. M
Graves
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Alpine
Seliha Chaffin
Elizabeth, Baines
George Baines
Over 100 Candidates on Brewster County Ballots in 1950 Primary
Ballots for the July 23 primary in Brewster County total 101 candidates from governor to county offices. Precincts show 110 names in No 1 and No 2, with fewer in other districts. Ballots printed: 900 No 1, 400 No 2, 100 No 3, 500 No 4, 50 No 5. Absentee ballots were mailed. a special ballot asks if the 18th amendment should be re submitted.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Brewster County
North Alpine
South Alpine
Icket
Terlingua
Marathon
Dugleaner
Avalanche
J. D. Jackson
Berkeley Campaign in East End of District
Senator Benjamin P. Berkeley, seeking reelection to the state senate, returned home after a campaign trip in the east end of the district and said he is optimistic about the election two weeks away. Mrs. D. N. Hendricks of Houston visits her parents and sister in Marathon.
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Berkeley
Benjamin P. Berkeley
State Senate
Secn
D. N. Hendricks
Houston
3. HL. Elliott
Louis Ritchey
Marathon
Local church music program highlights summer hymn joy
A small but fine choir from the Hosea church supported by local talent performed a summer concert. Opening prayer led by Rev. Redmon framed the event as a community musical occasion with reverent participation and shared appreciation for the arts.
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Pegrom
Mecca
Monte Eoces
Area Acta
Sonia
Hosea
Rev
Redmon
Ieee
Eies Sueamr
Granada to Show Fight Pictures at Ora Tent
Grananda shows motion pictures of the Sharkey Schell fight this week at the Ora tent. Pictures were shot at the venue with plans to screen for crowds, while controversy over the outcome continues.
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Granada
Sharkey-Schelag
Orate
Ith
Evocet Mallon
Manage
Pte
Tures
Mmich
Sharkey
Molloon
Caine
Marathon Fourth of July Picnic Draws Crowds and Praise
Marathon hosts a large Fourth of July barbecue at Camp Pena with about 1300 attendees, speeches by candidates, a dance, and community warmth. Visitors travel from Marfa to Del Rio as highway improvements near Brackettville ease traffic. Local detours in Uvalde, Sabinal areas await bridge work and new routes.
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C. L. Niccoll
Marathon
Camp Pena
Marfa
Fort Stockton
Hom
Rally Planned By Thomason Supporters Await Date
Supporters plan a rally for Thomason once a date is set. Thomason remains in Washington and will not return to start his campaign until Congress adjourns. Time and place will be announced as soon as local committees decide when he can be here.
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Thomason
Washington
Congress
Extension of U S Highway 67 Plans Across Continent
An article by James Ferguson in the Bul Rossi Skyline discusses extending U S Highway 67 from Rock Island to Milwaukee and toward the Canadian border via a Dallas to Presidio route through Alpine and Marfa. It notes Mexican extensions from Ojinaga to Port Topolobampo and the goal of a continuous North American route, with progress in the past three years and ongoing improvements by the highway association.
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U. S
St. Louis
Little Rock
Texarkana
Dallas
Presidio
Rock Island
Ticois
Milwaukee
Saultt Sainte Marie
Precidio
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Mexico
Port Topolobampo
Orient Railway
Port Topolo
Bampo
College students trip through Carlsbad Caverns Big event
About 300 Alpine college students toured Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico during the July Fourth holiday. The excursion, planned as an annual event, drew many Alpine residents and faculty members who joined the group for the journey and cave exploration. Government permission allowed guided access without normal fees.
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Fullows College
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
Secs
H.W. Morelock
Checks Taxed Before In Past Thirty Years
The article notes a 2 cent federal tax on bank checks, a measure not new for revenue. It recalls post Spanish American War practice when revenue stamps were required on checks, with banks collecting the tax and various financial instruments discussed in relation to this era.
Sul Ross Coach Goes In Gi Cloudcroft Victory
Ralph Petty, a 15 year old Alamogordo golfer, won the Cloudcroft championship over Sul Ross coach B Graves by 1 up after a strong finish. Petty trailed late but won the last two holes to claim the title on July 4. Mrs Joe Thompson of Van Horn visited relatives D G Barker and Campbell Barker with Beebe Kokernot accompanying her.
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Cloudcroft
Ralph Petty
Alamogordo
B. ©. Graves
Sul Ross
Petty
Joe Thompson
van Horn
D. G. Barker
Campbell Barker
Beebe Kokernot
Observers Scout Sites For McDonald Observatory In Texas
Dr T Kivey and T G Mehlin of Yerkes Observatory arrived to inspect probable sites for the McDonald Astronomical Observatory funded by W J McDonald’s will. Elevation, dry sky, wooded terrain, visibility, and atmospheric stability, plus power and school access, guide site choice. They toured Haley Peak, Mt Ord, and Davis Mountains areas with local officials and will test Little Flat Top and later El Paso and Guadalupe peaks.
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T. Kivey
T. G. Mehlin
Yerkes Observatory
University of Chicago
McDonald Astronomical Observatory
W. J. McDonald
Paris
Texas
H.W. Morelock
Sut Ross College
T. A. Beard
A. P. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Haley Peak
Mt. Ord
Davis Mountains
Securo
Little Flat Top Mountain
Fort Davis
Little Flat Top
Js Mountains
el Paso
Guadalupes
Van
Van Horn School Elects Oliver Horace Ouver as Principal
Oliver Horace Ouver, longtime Alpin e school leader, is chosen as principal by Van Horn trustees. He came from Ballinger in 1908, attended St Ross College, coached sports, taught bookkeeping and shorthand, and has been a strong booster for Bullows, drawing students to Alpine.
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Horace Ouver
Alpi Ish
Ouver
Oliver
Ballinger
St. Ross College
Tee Prinepa
Une de Witarew
Colege
Fchcol
del Ro
Fr Pao
Addiiton
India
Sumer Seston
Sul Rose College
Iver
Bullows
Alpine
Cole
Dan M. Jackson Visits District in Congressional Bid
Dan M. Jackson of El Paso, a candidate for Congress, visited the district at the start of the week to meet voters and renew acquaintances. He said he is meeting with encouragement across the areas already visited.
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Dan M. Jackson
el Paso
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Texas World's Fair Finance Group
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