Veteran of Civil War Cavalryman Dies at Alpine Home
William H. Harrison, 81, Confederate veteran and long-time Alpine resident, died after a prolonged illness. Born February 7, 1890 in Newton County Texas, he enlisted at 14 and served four years. He lived in Alpine 35 years, married Cynthia Walker in 1892, and is survived by his widow and six children.
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Alpine
J. &. Wright
Wiliam H. Harrison
Bercula
Elm Grove
Buren Sparks
Harrison
William H. Harrison
Newton County
Texas
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Cynthia Walker
Percos
Val-entine
Alpine 5
Live Oak
W. H. Harrison
Milam, Walker
Roy Harrison
B. P. Dar
Judge Civilian Horses For Use Of U. S. Cavalry
A radio message to Fort Russell says First Lieutenant Albert P. Barnes will judge the civilian horse class to select mounts for a gymkana. Barnes, an experienced horseman, is to arrive today. It is hoped two carloads will be bought for the First Cavalry.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Ih Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Albert P. Barnes
Fort Russell
Marta
Barnes
Pirst Cavalry
Lions Club Luncheon Program Highlights Alpine Entertainment
Alpine Lions chaired Brewster County Chamber luncheon with the topic Entertain ment for Alpine. George Edwards urged recre ational facilities for youths, Roy Whiteside outlined local entertainment options, and J D Jackson spoke on funding needs. Walter Elkins sax solo Carl Thain comet solo and orchestra numbers closed the program.
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George Edwards
Edwards
Roy Whiteside
J. D. Jackson
Walter Elkins
Comet
Carl Thain
Hestra
Alpine City Taxes Now Due for 1931 32
Alpine residents must pay city taxes now with many collections made since the month began. City secretary M H Moorman notes rolls are ready for the work of collecting. Taxes usually due July 1 are not delinquent until September 1, with extensions possible to October. The rate is 1.50 per 100 valuation, totaling 2,155,627 on city books, real and personal. Delinquent penalty is ten percent, plus a half percent if funds are not in by February 1, 1932. AB senate. Pat Kelcey spent the weekend there with Mrs Kelcey.
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M. H. Moorman
Beeen
Alpine
MacLaren to headline college dramatic program July 17
Miss Gay MacLaren, famed for staging entire plays with single performer, will appear at the college auditorium as the main Lyceum attraction for the second six weeks. Her show, praised nationwide, features a dramatic program with her skillful portrayal of multiple roles. Her repertoire includes many renowned modern productions.
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Lyceum
Gay MacLaren
College Auditorium
Sul
Ross
Salvation Army Seeks Alpine Brewster Quota This Year
The Salvation Army launches its annual appeal in Alpine and Brewster County with a $200 quota, down from $250 last year, as campaign representative W. D. Pedigo urged support to aid the needy. He plans to continue canvassing tonight and tomorrow with a county committee including H. W. Fernson and others, highlighting the Army’s wartime prominence and social services.
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Salvation Army
Texas
Alpine
Brewster County
W. D. Pedigo
Peden
H. W. Fernson
County Avery Board
Onoree Baines
Wwosdwet
P.O D.dacson
Luis Lee
Hasen
Peds
Pedigo
Taran
Chien de Trimer
The
Dr Craddock to Join Dr Howse in Alpine Practice
Dr Walter Craddock, two years in Dallas, will arrive in Alpine tomorrow to form a partnership with Dr Jo W Howse. He previously practiced in Dallas and will share offices with Howze in the Hord building, focusing on surgery and obstetrics.
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Walter Craddock
Dallas
Alpine
Jo W. Howse
Craddock
Wil
Baylor Medical College
Dr. Howze
Hord Building
Fort Russell Gymkana and Race Meets Planned
Lieutenant Colonel Robert M. Cheney announces a big all day gymkana rice meet and polo game at Fort Russell Marfa tomorrow. Activities include ponies, mule displays, a monkey drill, mounted tug of war and wrestling with prizes for best re Nerat rider and winners in the mounted events, plus machine gunner demonstrations.
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Fort
D. A. Russell
Robert M. Cheney
Alpine
Marfa
First Count of Votes in Alpine Campaign Tight
The early tally shows a razor close race with Emil at the top and other candidates clustered within a few votes. Saturday will reveal the next count and a bulletin will go in the Avalanche window. Out of town candidates will receive letter notices. totals include subscriptions and votes through Wednesday 6 PM.
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Emil 1
TNE Tifil CO Vo
Wwen
Alpine Rodeo Keeps Traditions Alive On Independence Day
Amid a subdued mood and smaller crowds, Alpine observed its tenth annual old set ters and cowboys rodeo and roundup on July 4. Officials said the two day revival of the spirit of the old West continued to uphold the Independence Day fair, with dances opening the celebration Thursday night and a focus on preserving a long standing local tradition.
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Alpine
Alpine Delegates Attend State Christian Endeavor Convention
Returning Tuesday afternoon from El Paso five Alpine delegates reported the state convention of Christian Endeavor societies. The gathering was smaller yet representative with each district sending at least one. Reports will fill the Church of Christ evening hour and attendees are invited.
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Paso
Christian Endeavor Societies
Alpine
el Paso
Church of Christ
Idaazae
Margaret Weyerts
L. W. Bridges
Harold Beybert
Fred Williams
Highway Improvements in Brewster County Boost Tourism
Federal funds are paying for major work on U S Highway 90 in Brewster County. Engineers report bridges and culverts replacing dips to ease travel from the eastern county line toward Fort Davis. Texas is spending 4100 000 to improve drainage and pavement to attract more tourists to Alpine and the region.
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Brewster County
Roth
Fort Davis
Water Supply Now Adequate After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in Alpine reduced usual water use by about half last week. The new well has been idle for half a day in a week while the reservoir remained ample. Dry weather this week started raising water use and all wells may be active soon if rainfall does not continue.
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Alpine
M. H. Moorman
Lions Hear Dr Paul Newell at Alpine Luncheon
The Alpine Lions Club heard Dr Paul Newell rector of James Episcopal Church speak on The Upright Life at a Tuesday noon luncheon at the Holland Hotel. He was joined by his brother Frank Newell of Little Rock. Miss Petsick, with pianist Mrs Besse Thain, performed Southern melodies to delighted Lions and Lionesses. Officers for six months were announced including Vice-president Guy Crawford and Secretary-Treasurer E Yates. Roy Whiteside drew a playful punishment from the tail twister for tardiness.
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Paul Newell
James Episcopal Church
Lions Club
Holland Hotel
Newell Isone
Frank Newell
Little Rock
Arkansas
Miss Petsick
Besse
E. Yates
A. E. Owens
John Caldwell
Carl Thain
J. D. Jackson
J. W. Prater
George Edwards
Roy Whiteside
Roy
Texas
Alpine
Avalanche Campaign Displays Activity Across Contestants
The published names show all candidates in the avalanche campaign actively participating today. The list notes ongoing engagement as the group gathers subscripts and coordinates events.
U S 90 Association Del Rio Session Opened
Delegates led by the president and secretary travel to Del Rio for an eight oclock session at the Roswell hotel. The slogan Lets Keep Tourists Longer on Yo 90 frames plans to boost border tourism and cooperative efforts. The campaign features an Avalanche Opportunity Drive with large vote incentives for new and existing subscribers, including a $100 prize and a Chevrolet coach. Eligible entrants outside Alpine may compete, with voting power peaking early in the race and declining toward July 24.
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Robinson
Felix McLeughy
del Rio
Roswell Hotel
Allpine
Alpine
Will Begin Work On Press Road At An Early Date
Contractors plan to start the Press Road project soon from Marta to Pre, with work divided into four sections. Initial 15 miles to be built first, August plans for completion of the next 8 miles, surveys finished and plans sent to Austin. One contractor faces theft charges, while county officials and WP Hudman discuss timelines and equipment readiness.
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Marta
Marne
Hudman
Austin
Scenic Drive Planned for College Students at July’s End
The annual scenic drive for college students will be held around July 20 this year. President H. W. Morelock has begun planning for the summer entertainment feature, organized with Alpine and the chamber of commerce. The barbecue will be served at Herbert Kokernot’s headquarters ranch deep in the mountains near Fort Davis. Kokernot has been appointed to secure transportation and arrange for edibles not furnished at the site.
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H.w.morelock
Stuents
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Kokernot
Monueen
Fort Davis
Kokernot
Alpine Resident W N Budin Dies at 57 in Texas Home
W N Budin died suddenly at his Alpine residence near noon Tuesday after a year seeking health in Alpine He planned burial in Barker Texas He was born September and would have been 58 He is survived by his wife and ten children none of whom were in Alpine at the time of death He first settled in Pt Stockton before moving to Alpine and building a home there He had recently returned from a long visit with his family on the coast.
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W. N. Budin
Alpine
North Alpine
Barker
Texas
Houston
Pt. Stockton
Nis
Suain
Alpine band names new director and plans free services
The Alpine band announces a director change with 104.6 Cooley taking the helm. Former leader Thain will guest conduct, and the group pledges no public subscriptions for a year while offering to waive fees for past support, inviting new members to join for rehearsals and future concerts. Also, Ari Seudday of Del Rio returns home after a weekend visit with Mrs. Matt Smith.
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Pass
Nalo Benedett
Allan Munca
Nesoning
Cooley
Cart Than
Plage
Thain
Slone
Alpe
Avith
Hla Pease
Ofte Tyre
Rgieggeteberg
Aynone
Thaln
Ser ‘Ees
Banch
Alpine
Ari Seudday
del Rio
Montay
Mra
Matt Smith
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W._H. Harrison
U. S. Cavalry
Sine Lions
C. C
Alpine Lions
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Prazer
Lion
Senate
Pat Kelcey
College
MacLaren
Dr. Craddock
Mrs. HE Asenx
Munca A. Muurman
Hester Perkins
Irene Peters
Melba Smith
Tom Yarbro, Jr
Marathon
C.E
Lions
U. S. 90 Association
W.N. Budin
Arl Thain
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