Prairie dog pest ex terminated in Brewster County
Brewster County, aided by County Agent Mitter and Jan Whitehead, federal rodent control leader, completes final ridding campaign. Two tons of bait distributed with about 90 percent kill on treated ranches. Eight tons prepared for Highland counties Jett Davis Presidio and Brewster, targeting total extermination this August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Mitter
Jan Whitehead
Highland
Jett Davis
Presidio
Milter
Mountain Rattler Alarm Sparks Quick Response
A hunter named Troy faced a rattlesnake while camping near Alpine. After a first tickle at his ear, he fired three shots with a fowling piece, killing a large diamondback rattler that threatened him. The now-removed serpent was later shown in town for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Ranger
al Ay
Ant
Troy
Strikin
A Beautiful Home Wedding Near Alpine
On a warm steameouay evening June 30 Miss Dorothy Cotter and Mr Miles Schannell united in marriage at the Cotter home, Rev R F Davis officiating. The home was adorned with flowers and guests enjoyed a bountiful reception. Miss Cotter, Alpine born, is widely popular. Mr Schannell, a Border Patrol member, is a fine match. The Avalanche joins friends in wishing the couple a long and useful life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steameouay
Aus
Dorothy Cotter
Miles Schannell
R. F. Davis
Methodist
James Cotter
Miss Cotter
Alpine
Sehainell
Border Patrol Service
Avalanche
Woodward Woodward and Livingston Wed in Alpine
Jin J Frank Woodward and Frances Livingston quietly married at the Christain parsonage with Rev. E R McClure officiating. Both are Alpine residents known locally. Frank is tied to Mrs J C Bird and the Livingstons. couple will reside in Marathon where Woodward is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin. J. Frank Woodward
Marathon
Frances Livingston
Christain Parsonage
R. Mc
Alpine
Frank
J.C. Bird
C. W. Livingston
Miss Thelma Lynch Weekend Visit at Hondi Home
Thelma Lynch spent the weekend at her Hondi residence, with family noting a relaxing stay and absence of remarkable events. Local observers reported her leisure time included casual gatherings and quiet activities at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lynch
Hondi
Fellows Install Offic ers For Coming Year
At Odd Fellows Hall Alpine Lodge No. 806 1.0.0. F. held a meeting Monday night and installed officers for the ensuing year. Named officers include S.G. Smith N.G. Mell V.G. H. Treadwell chaplain Le Hopson R.S.N.G. J. Frazer L.S.N.G. Chas. Treadwell J.W.s A. J. Trippit conductor R.A. Wade C.G. HLH. Weyerta T Gi Claude Clarrivon Grand Master J. M. Pouncey of Alpine acted as installing officer. meeting described as interesting and successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Alpine Lodge
C. F
Smith
W. Mell
H. Treadwell
Lain
le. Hopson
N. G
W. Frazer
Treadwell
J. W.s
Well Known Rancher Cockrill Dies in El Paso Hospital
Newton M. Cockrill a prominent rancher and cattle buyer died at El Paso hospital after a brief illness. He had come to Alpine for a celebration, grew worse after being moved from Turney hospital, and died on the operating table from an intestinal obstruction. He was born in Alpine, spent youth there, worked for Peyton Packing in El Paso, later moved to Fort Stockton to ranch with Glenn Adrex, leaving a widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton M. Cockrill
el Paso
Cockrill
Alpine
Turney Hospital
Marvin Turney
Turney
Peyton Packing Company
Fort Stockton
Glenn Adrex
West Texas
Miss Curtis Dies at Sul Ross After Illness
Miss Mary Curtis, a Sul Ross student and former Alpine Telephone night operator, died early Tuesday after a month of illness. Her mother, Mrs. M. Curtis, had been at her bedside. the body was sent to Kilgore, Texas for interment. Curtis had recently begun summer term at Sul Ross and planned to teach in Winters next term. her death deeply saddened students and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curtis
W. F. McGaughey
Kilgore
Texas
Curtis
Sul Ross
Voters Reminded to Mail Ballots for July Primaries
Absentee voters may mail ballots to the county clerk for the July 24 primaries. Ballots must arrive by midnight July 20 or three days before the election and be credited to the voter's precinct. Voters send poll tax and 14 cents postage, then a notary public executes the ballot and mails it back with the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Hheir
Af. Haavit
Install Officers Ceremony At Marfa Meeting
Several members attended the installation of officers in the Marfa lodge. Deputy Mr. La Hopson presided at the ceremonies as fellow members listed included H. H. Weyerta Fri Wer ets C. E. Treadwell J. Me Le Hopson M Pons and Ser W. Metal a's aie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Slooma
Barts Ou
Todge Durlet
la Hopaon
H. H. Weyerta
C. E. ‘Treadwell
C. E. Treau- Well
J. Me le Hopson
M Pons
W. Metal A
Aie
Fate acquires interest in Alpine Meat Market
A deal closed effective July71 transfers W O Ray's stake in Alpine Meat Market to E W Fate. Fate becomes sole owner. Mr and Mrs Ray and their baby moved to Edinburg Texas to establish a new home on the first of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Alpine
E. W. Fate
W. O. Ray
Mr. Fate
Baby
Edinburg
Texas
Fifth Annual Roundup Eclipses Past Celebrations
Brewster County marks the fifth annual Roundup with a sunrise war bell ceremony at the courthouse, drawing vast crowds from Alpine and West Texas. The parade featured veterans, old-time rigs, and modern chuck wagons, with praise for local committees and Alpine dealers for colorful floats and sturdy organization. The day merged wholesome amusements, a strong community effort, and notable visitors as the Texan team defeated Alpine 11 to 4 in a slugfest highlighted by the Marfa Cavalry Band and local ranching figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Alpine
West Texas
Cavalry
Marfa
Dr. Berkeley
Thro
Ranger Force
J. D. Jackson
J.blett
Maria
Dr. Chilton
Rankin
J. F. Milea
Jackson& Harmon
Pioneer
Jackson & Harmon
Herbert Kokernot
Reserve Officers” Association
tRatt Road
College Avenue
College Property
Raiload
Prominent Editor Visits in Big Bend Section
Mr and Mrs MR Martin and family of Dallas arrived this week. He is assoc editor of the Progressive Farmer. He will gather data on agricultural possibilities of the Big Bend area while here to write a series of articles for his paper. The family expects to stay all summer enjoying the climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.R. Martin
Dallas
Marfa Banker Purchases Major Ranch in Big Bend
Wilson, president of Marfa State Bank, buys the Normand and Morgan ranch south of Marfa, about 70 000 acres. One of the oldest, best equipped ranches in the region, founded by Mr Normand in 1880 and long managed by him. The transfer follows Normand’s death. Wilson has acted as executor and developer in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead) Wilson
Marfa State Bank
Normand & Morgan
Marfa
Normand
Miamito
Wilson
Norm
Maraposa
Murphy-Walker Mercantile Establishment
Marta
Alpine Victorious At Home In Low-Scoring Win
Alpine edged visitors 2 to 0 as Sublett again starred on the mound. The error prone visitors struggled to muster offense in a tight game described as one of the season’s better efforts by Alpine.
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Ils
Sublett
Alpine
Ant
Sublet
Horse Races Attract Crowds In Two Day Meet At Courthouse Lawn
The two day event featured fast heats in morning races with Ray Cott taking first on day one, John R. Clay second, and Watt third. Winners included Honeys John, Bless’ Necessary, and Jimmie in various roping and bronc events. The second day showcased Tear Cat and Wendy in green horse races, with Silver versus Charley in a 200 yard handicap. Judges included Hart Espy and Luedecke. kickoff of Bob Jays Barbecue spurred noon crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cott
C. Norton
Honeys
John R. Clay
Preort
Rortor
Harlow
Keoiay
Heon
Bear Cat
Jake M N
Blondy
Geo
McCutcheon
Tear Cat
Me Spadden
Rix
Jimmie
Frank Jones
Herexard
Don Halley
Lesind Baldy
Roying
Nortond Sever Ceeet
Dl Harney
Norton
Silver
Hobfeid
Charley
Silver Wa
Clarence Hart
Joe Espy
Fort Davis
Kapy Miller
Ft. Davis
Sam Lu
Picnic At Fern Canyon Promotes County Park Plan
Community leaders invite all Highland residents to Fern Canyon for a July Friday gathering at 5:30 p.m. The event aims to spark a park program through broad local participation, with basket dinners and socializing as the core of the outside effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipit
Fern Canyon
Tippit
Highland
Mack McMillan Reappears After Weeks of Confinement
Reverend Mack McMillan pastor of the Presbyterian Church is out again after several weeks confined to his room He visited around town Wednesday morning and stopped briefly at the Avalanche office for a few minutes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Mack McMillan
Presbyterian Church
Avalanche
Beebe Kokernot’s Beeline to Kokernot Springs Tale
A local boy Beebe Kokernot and companions visited Kokernot Springs near town. On return his mother asked if he saw anyone. he said yes and claimed they were praying, though the details imply a jest about youths observing religious activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlend Acros
Beebe Kokernot
Kokernot Springs
Beebe
Hebe
Lease Ranch Party Guests Visit South District
The Lease Ranch hosts a weeklong visit by Mr. Tom Lease and Mrs. W. H. Tease along with Miss Mamie and Mary Blanche Hease and Mr. George and Mrs. Emily Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lease Ranch
South
Baby Boy Born to Mrs George A Brown in San Antonio
A newborn son named Junior arrived at 9 30 yesterday morning in San Antonio to Mrs George A Brown. Mother and baby are doing well, according to news received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Brown
San Antonio
Junior
Community Meeting Schedules July 4 at CMI Kat Cleveland
The regular WM heir meeting convened Tuesday July 4 at the CMI Kat Cleveland. After business, plans for a WA anquet were discussed and three members were appointed to arrange punch and cake, served by the hostess Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Heir
CMI Kat
Cleveland
Christian Church Bible School and Sermons Schedule
The church announces a Bible School at 9 with a morning sermon on Jesus four proofs of divinity. An evening service starts at 7 20 with a sermon on the relation of humanity to Christ. A welcome awaits all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Mr. Beard
Christ
Alpine Beauty Shoppe welcomes visiting trio from Sweetwater
Miss Edrie Gordon Miss Agnes Alexander and Miss Leah Edwards arrived late Sunday evening after spending holidays in Sweetwater They were accompanied to Midland by Miss Cassie Potter The Alpine Beauty Shoppe announces new management and invites state patrons to try Avalanche advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edrie Gordon
Agnes Alexander
Leah Edwards
Sweetwater
Midland
Cassie Potter
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Woodward-Livingston
EL Paso Hospital
Raymond Garnett
Pauline Terry
Rangers
Ing
Howard of
First Methodist Church
Postareio
B. F. Davis
Big Bend
Sk Lure
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