Readers submit names for Trans-Pecos column
Several more Avalanche readers submitted names this week for the Trans-Pecos column. Mrs J Roy (Margaret) Spence, once of Alpine, now in a lively Trans-Pecos town, suggested a name and was thanked. Barry Scobse from Fort Davis humorously chucks copy, while readers are urged to send in more ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
The
Col
J. Roy
Margaret) Spence
Alpine
Trans- Pecos
Proce
Spence
Hholt
Canada
Guigh
Cubs
Scobes
Alpine Boy Injured by Accidental Rifle Discharge
An 11 year old boy, son of Charles Plabel, was badly wounded when a playmate's rifle discharged while near Alpine. The shooter, Pinkey Walter, and Howard Tomlin ton were nearby. the gun jammed and discharged as Billy walked in front. Doctors warn of possible complications but expect recovery. Meanwhile Alpine holds dog inoculations with Dr. A J Hoffman in town to vaccinate and register dogs, $1 per animal plus $1 inoculator fee, or dogs may be seized if untagged.
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Ity
Chas. Plabel
Willy
Billy
Pinkey Walter
Alpine
Howard Tomlinton
Odeons
Relatves
Orient
Pinkey
Young Wal
M. H. Moorman
Masonic officers installed at Fort Davis lodge
The Fort Davis Masonic lodge and nearby units held a public installation led by Judge W. Marcus Weathered of Coleman and featured a barbecue. Officers installed included Master J. P. Weatherby and senior warden W. O. Meeks, with Alpine Masons W. G. Fielder and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
van Horn, Maria
Fort Davie
Skillman Grove
Fort Davis Lodge
J. P. Weatherby
W. O. Meeks
Tom $. Redford
J. W. Melroy
Barry Siobee
EF. Campbell
Harry Jarrett
J. Mulher
Hicks Gray
P. Weatherby
J. W. Mellroy
Cloudcroft Tourney Sees Several Local Golfers Reach Flight Finals
In Cloudcroft New Mexico a golf tournament text describes Harry Watson Jr losing in his second match to Ralph Petty who became champion. Bermee BG Watson and Baines reached first flight while Baines was eliminated early. Ageron played among 68 golfers in the event.
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Harry Watson, Jr
Ralph Petty
Carriacus
New Mexico
UG. Ww
Bermee
BG. Watson
Baines
Watson
Ageron Ina
Park Program Broadcast From Pecos Station Sunday
A Big Bend Park program will be broadcast over Pecos radio Sunday afternoon from 1 45 to 1 AS. Sponsored by the Davie Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs, the program features Mrs Berta Clark Lamiter Alpine chamber secretary speaking on the park and Mr George A Brown talking on Big Brorat. Ira Bowles will sing and Mrs Frances Qtlet will play piano.
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Big Bend Park
Pecos
Davie Mountain Federation of Women's Clube
Mra
Berta Clark
Lamiter
Weretary Alpine Chamber
Comameren
George A. Brown
Ira Bowles
Bae Frances Qtlet
Alpine Lodge installs officers for 108 A F and A M
W. G. Mielder was installed as worshipful master of Alpine Lodge No. 108 A F and A M at a meeting held Thursday night. Other officers installed include Leo Mr. Seth senior warden Carl Mirai junior warden R B Slight secretary and Q B Crawford treasurer both re elected M F Merrell tiler A N Brown senior deacon John Clanton junior deacon G K Lange senior steward J C Coleman junior steward C A Gil Jey chaplain. The lodge reports a successful year with many new members and heightened interest.
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W. G. Mielder
Alpine Lodge No
A. F
A.M
R. J. Rath
Leo Mr. Seth
Carl Mirai
R. B. Slight
Q. B. Crawford
M. FF. Merrell
A. N. Brown
John Clanton
G. K Lange
J. C. Coleman
C. A. Gil Jey
Lawson Visits Texas Parks Board Area in Big Bend
Wm. J. Lawson executive secretary of the Texas Parks Board spent the weekend visiting the Big Bend park area to inspect facilities and discuss park development with local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Lawson
Texas Parks Board
Big Bend Park
Quiet Fourth Spent In Alpine Town Greeted With Lights
Alpine celebrated a quiet Fourth as the Lions club light program brightened streets with varicolor decorations. Most residents left town to visit nearby areas or camp and fish while occasional firecrackers marked the holiday lull.
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Alpine
Alpine Lions Club
Dodson-Means Test Reaches 5078 Feet Near Alpine
A depth of 5 078 feet was reported at the Dodson-Means test northeast of Alpine yesterday with drilling in progress. The drill was in the Black Lime formation. The George H Storey test in Green Valley was closed temporarily for repairs with depth not reported. Frilling was expected to resume by week’s end.
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Alpine
George H. Storey
Green Valley
Visitors Seek Cool Breezes of Hilands Thru The Holidays
An influx of visitors crowded Alpine during Independence Day holiday as hotels and filling stations reported strong turnout. Guests from around the region sought relief from heat, enjoying unusually pleasant Fourth of July weekend with cool east winds and frequent sun, while light wraps appeared late evenings.
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Hilands
Staten
Gold Glittering in a Rain Tales from an Isolated Mexican Pass
Fort Davis July 7. Former Rio Grande slovehopper Thomas V. Skaggs recalls three stories of rich placer gold in the Sierra Secas below the Big Bend. A mule train discovers a wedged nugget in a mule’s hoof as it moves along a secret pass to evade customs. A Castro Cienegas family travels by night and pockets gold nuggets after a rain wash reveals them. the father values life over gold. In Recalong a Mexican drinks away gold, boasting of a railroad and a Pullman car to haul riches, and dies leaving nuggets found on his person. The tales mix rumor and danger from the border region.
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Fort Davis
Thomas V. Skaggs
McCamey
Rio Grande
Lajitas
Mexico
Big Bend
Skaggs
Aes Fee Tote
Sierra Seca
Dry Mountain
Sierra Seeas
Sierra Sean
Gelden Arroyo
Castro Cienegas
Sierra Secas
Yver
Recalong
Mexican National Railroad
Vassall
Boxscare
Tagenee
Mr. Shage
D. H. Joiner
Valentine
Jeff Davis County
Pumpville
Mithon
Imperial
Pecos
Marathon
Southern Pacific
Joiner
Kingsville
Annual Carlsbad Caverns Excursion Planned for Sunday
Fort Davis reports Rev. D H Joiner preaching up to 700 miles monthly from Valentine to Pumpville and Pecos area. Next Monday Sul Ross College holds Carlsbad caverns day with 180 students and faculty for the sixth annual trip. Party departs Sunday, tours caverns Monday, returns to Alpine Tuesday with local car transports.
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Carlsbad Caverns
Sal Rees College
Cartsbed Caverns
Sul Ross
Caverns
Carlsbad
Alpine
Alpine F F A members shine at state leadership meet
Alpine F F A sent four eighth graders to the Texas State Leadership contests in Munrevile on June 26 28. Wayne Mosley and Raymond Reaves advanced to the quarter finals in debate narrowly losing to Livingston. Byron Wright placed third in his division as 19 entries competed. The trip featured visits to San Antonio Galveston and Port Arthur with various sightseeing stops and a prison show highlighting the F F A event.
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Alpine F. F. A
Texas
Munrevile
Ares
Wayne ‘Mosley
Raymond Reaves
Eeamer Ee Ninence
Livingston
Houston
Byron Wright
Prison Nine
Freeport Tarpoons
Gulf
Galveston
McFadden Beech
Port Arthur
Boliver
Sean St Ge. Sosy
Dryden
Orangefield
Neches River
Sabine
St Orange
Annual Marathon Celebration Attracts Large Crowd
Between 1200 and 1500 attendees enjoyed the Marathon annual barbecue and relocation event at Fort Pena Park. Local artisans present described it as the most enjoyable yet with plentiful barbecue, hospitality, dancing, and goat roping activities. Alpine residents also participated.
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Fort Pena Park
Low Fare Offered on Trip to Mexico City
A round trip rate of 36 dollars is offered for an El Paso to Mexico City excursion. The trip departs El Paso July 18 at 11 a.m. and the return date is August 2. Interested travelers should contact J. G. Hernandez, commercial agent, El Paso, Texas.
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el Paso
Mexico City
J. G. Hernandez
el Faso
Texas
WPA Superintendent Takes El Paso Job
WPA superintendent R. and Tyler will leave next week for El Paso to take a better WPA position. Julian Loescher will succeed her in El Paso. The article notes a Pan American exposition trip, travels from Fort Worth to Alpine, and plans to fund vocational agriculture trips for Alpine high school boys.
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WPA
el Paso
R. & Tyler
Mr. Tyler
Julian Loescher
Jacksonville
Dellas
Fort Worth
Alpine
Newt Pall
Sidward Lee Bailey
Arey
Waben
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Bill
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Marfa
Port Davia
W. G. Fielder
G. B.crawfond
Henry Wall
J.C. Coleman
Carl Shults
R. J. Ratliff
4. W. Franer
Ley
Cloudcroft, N.M
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Alpine Lodge
A. M
Paul
Rent Paws Ydelts
Fort Werth
Dodson
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