Alpine gas franchise granted signals fall gas supply
Alpine is assured of natural gas by fall under a contract between the city commission and A. T. Woods. Mayor GW. Jen says Woods has strong financial backing and that the deal has high recommendations from the commission. Woods represents firms already serving Artesia and Roswell and other New Mexico towns. The franchise potentially brings high grade, cheap fuel to Alpine from the Pecos county field near Brewster county.
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Alpine
A. T.woods
GW. Jen
City Commission
New Mexico
Marta
Woods
Pecos County
Brewster County
Nearly 400 Cars Daily On Mexican Border Highway This Summer
Fort Davis July 8 Nearly four hundred cars a day passed a counted point on the Mexican Border highway in late June and early July as a traffic survey by the state highway department shows. A little over one hundred daily used the Limpia canyon road in the same district. Foreman J I Edwards heads roads in a district spanning four counties. James W McElro and John Paul Jo were in Fort Davis for the count near Paisano. Over four days the Border Way tally reached 4 585 vehicles, just short of 400 per day, with most traffic from Brewster and Presidio county licenses and 32 foreign cars on two days, 29 on one, and 25 on another. The Limpia canyon road count exceeded 100 daily. The score card note adds that intelligence carries 10 of 100 points for candidates.
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Csr
State Highway Department
Limpin ‘Canyon
J. 1
Edwards
James W. McEiro
John Paul Jo
Paisano
Brewster
Presidio County
Limpla Canyon
Charles Prude
Balmorhea
Rumors of Test Wells Near Chancellor Pecos County
Rumors claim several new test wells will be drilled at Chancellor station on the Santa Fe about 20 miles from Fort Storkton and 15 miles from the Brewster county line in Pecos County. A named oil company allegedly plans drills though the company and exact site are not known. Nearby gas and oil wells are cited as context.
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Chancellor
Fort Storkton
Pecos County
Brewster County
New Entrance To Be Built At College West Side
H W Morelock president states a new gateway will be built at the upper west entrance like the College avenue gate at Sul Ross. The fence is torn down to prepare the site and paving planned from Avenue C to college buildings within the year. Curbing on the south side driveway is under construction.
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College Avenue
Sul Ross
H.W. Morelock
Avenue C
Morelock
South Side Illuminated in Alpine Street Lighting Upgrade
The city commission ordered seventeen goose neck street lamps for the Alpine South area south of the Southern Pacific track. Power & Light installed the lamps on brackets to poles, part of a larger street lighting project citywide. Completion was delayed by material shortages, but several lamps were turned on during the recent celebration.
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Alpine
Southern Pacific
South
Ral Power & Tight Company
Toe . B. Starns
Numerous Showers Reported The Past Week in Highlands
Numerous showers were reported across the Highlands area over the past week bringing relief to a perspiring populace after days of hot weather. Alpine saw heavy rain Thursday afternoon while parts of the Alpine region endured a strong shower. A severe gust toppled part of the S P water tank west of town and damaged a McMurry Plumbing warehouse. A cargo of live ells from New York City was shipped for Baltic Sea restocking.
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Highland
California
el Paso
Alpine
Town
Twin Sisters
West
S. P
McMurry Plumbing Company
Joon
New York City
Baltic Sea
Motorcade to Van Horn for Alpine meeting travels westward
Alpine participants join U.S. 90 motorcade en route to Van Horn for the annual convention. Clay Hotland and Felix McGaughy represent local motor companies and the Alpine chamber. The Davis Mountain park motorcade was postponed until after the primary election. Delegates expected home last night after visiting nearby caverns.
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Culberson County
Clay Hotland
Association
del Rio
Ino van Horn
East End
Marfa
Valentine
Iisbad
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Lions Club Nets Profit From Local Celebration
Alpine Lions Club reports about 560 dollars earned from dances at last week's Roundup celebration. Proceeds, boosted by ad banners around the dance platform, go toward paying remaining debt on a gift fund for the Lions band. Members thank local businesses for banner space and patronage.
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Alpine Lions Club
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Lions Club
Avalanche
Primary races heat up with full ticket in Terlingua area
Weathered campaign chatter fills the county ahead of the July 26 primary ballot. Democratic county committee chairmen report 100 ballots printed for Terlingua and Dugout boxes as candidates vie for attention and voters cast their daily choices. In Philadelphia, Conover A. Thomas after 42 years in railroading retires from service with a final run to New York hosted by his son.
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Democratic Rxee Committee
Philadelphia
Trattle
Conover A.thomas
Rahway
N. J
Pennsylvania
Phildelphia
New York
City Water Situation Improves After Recent Showers
City officials report a marked improvement in water supply as cooler weather reduces demand. Pumps no longer run at full capacity and reservoirs hold adequate water while three wells hold up. Alpine residents used nearly 600000 gallons daily during the heat wave, nearing pump capacity.
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Alpine
Rotary Clubs To Hold Joint Meet In Marfa And Chihuahua City
A joint Rotary meeting between Marfa and Chihuahua City clubs will take place in Marfa next Thursday at noon as announced yesterday. Alpine Club will not meet here next week with many members planning to attend in Marfa for the district executives’ meeting on July 21 and 22.
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Marfa
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Rotary Club
Alpine Club
Invita
1 Alpine
Rotary
Excellent Rains Reported In Fort Davis Area
Rains fell this week in the area north of Fort Davis with reports from A G Ph randher above the town and Mr Pride noting good moisture from Tuesday and Wednesday. The rainfall is expected to improve range conditions and pastures in the Davis region.
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Fort Davis
A. G. Ph Randher
Pride
Davising
El Pasoans plan auto inner tube run through Little Grand Canyon
A party of El Pasoans led by N. D. Collaer will attempt to navigate the Little Grand Canyon of the Rio Grande with automobile inner tubes mid July. The expedition includes Mrs. R. C. Mecklin and others from Marfa and Fort D. A. Russell. They seek map data and to test a safer through passage, potentially the first white women to pass the canyon. The route faces treacherous rapids, high cliffs, and scarce water.
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Cape
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Watkins
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Enida
Genta
Helena
Saeco
Boguilla
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Big Bend
Adventire
Border Patrol
Lis
HW. Johnson
HM. Zellers
Fort D. A
District Immgration
Alpine Roundup July 4 5 Praised as Best Ever by Many
Hundreds gathered for Alpine's annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup on July 4 and 5. Rodeo promoters Johnny Prude and Bawin Fowlkes earned praise for efficient staging and near continuous action. Prizes totaling about 2000 drew cowboys from the Trans-Pecos region. The PTA float won first in the parade with Lions Club second and McMurry Plumbing third. parade judged a creditable effort with strong local participation.
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Johnny Prude
Bawin Fowlkes
Fort Davis
Ma Her
Trans-Pecos
PTA
Lion's Clu
McMurry Plumbing Company
Lion's Club
Lion's Co
Roy
de Molays
Se Hays
Cowmiris
Sutton Appointed District Judge At Angelo By Moody
Judge John F Sutton, former Alpine attorney, was appointed judge of the San Angelo district by Governor Moody. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Jared H His. Sutton previously served as district judge of the San Angelo district from early 1925 to April 1928 before moving to San Angelo.
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Angelo
Moody
John F. Sutton
Alpine
Stat
San Angelo
Jared H. His
Yates
Marfa Wildcat Visit Promises Hard Fought Alpine Clash
The Marfa Wildcat team travels to Alpine to face the Vaqueros in a highly anticipated Sunday game at four. Marfa holds one of the best records in the region, and Alpine seeks to rebound as Coach Graves has produced a strong club despite financial strains and poor local patronage. Peters and Leonard Howard lead Alpine, while Marfa relies on a deep roster and sturdy play from their top performers.
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Alpine Club
Marfa Wildcat
Vaqueros
Etd
Marfa
Marta
Leonard Howard
Peters
Shell
Veinks
Frill
Graves
Alpine
Port
Toamn Oh Vo
Alpin
Vaqueros Sweep Shell OW Team in Three Games
The Alpine Vaqueros defeated Wink’s Shell OW squad in three straight games during Roundup, with scores of 4-3, 11-7, and 6-4. Willis pitched well for Wink but breaks against him and late heroics from Henry Vase and Alt fueled Alpine’s late-inning rallies. Sunday’s finale featured a tight, exciting contest as Alpine earned the win after a strong showing by McGonagal, with Peters contributing solidly for Alpine.
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Ailstars
Shell OW
Wink
Alpine Club
Willis
Vaqueros
Wore
Alt
Henry Vase
Tomlin
Shell
Peters
Alpine
McGonnagal
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