Steer Mortgage Hoax Sparks Parade Controversy
In Trans Pecos coverage a rodeo committee promise of showing a steer not mortgaged fails as the truck displays a painted steer with that claim. Several papers question the claim while noting no such animal exists. Also reported are findings of ruins near Phantom Lake and a Pecos cowboy injured in a freak accident, plus CCC youths lost in Chisos and sidewalk work near Alpine.
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W. H. Terry
Terry
Pecos
del Rio
Toyah Valley
H. W.J. Haynie
Haynies
Pecos County
Bucki Sandhni
Fort Stockton
Relief offices open to aid drought cattle sales area wide
Drought relief offices have opened in Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio Cat hberson and other counties to assist ranchers in applying to sell cattle from drought stricken ranges. Appraisers are booked into late July, and county agents urge quick action as more Texas counties join the program.
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Drouth
Ernest Gibbens
Drouth Relief
Brewster County
Hord Building
Alpine
Glenyth Herring
Marvie Lee Bridges
Jeff Davis County
Fort Davis
Audrey Miller
Presidio County
Marta
Paisano Hotel
Helen Chaffin
Cat
Gibbons
Calerson County
Mr. Gibbert
Second Sul Ross Term Open Monday
Registration for the second six weeks of summer school at Sul Ross College will begin next Monday. The first six weeks session closes this week with the biggest attendance in the school’s history, and registration for the second term is strong. The room schedule will follow the printed program, with changes for the second term made on the first or second day after classes begin. Mrs. M. L. Turney has as her guests her sister Mrs. Neblett and her children of Sweetwater.
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Sul Ross College
Paper blunder inflates Old Settlers crowd estimate
In last week's Ava Inde paper the Old Settlers Reunion report claimed 10 000 visitors. The editor says a linotype error added extra zeros, and the editor admits missing the mistake. Street sightings suggested more than 16 000 people attended the celebration.
Masons to Install Officers Next Week in Alpine Lodge
Officers elected late last month will be installed by Alpine Masonic Lodge on Thursday evening. E. Treadwell is WM, John Perkins JW, Emil Goeglein Sec, RB Slight Secy, G. B. Crawford Treasurer. Junior and senior deacons unnamed. Two masters degrees conferred at a called meeting. Alpine and Fort Davis lodges involved. El Paso visitors reported among attendees.
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Aline Masonic Lodge
E. Treadwell
W. M. John Perkins
W. Emil Goegiein
J. W. RB. Slight
G. B. Crawford
R. A. Wade
Fort Davis
Date For Paisano Encampment Is Set
The 14th annual Paisano Baptist encampment will run July 27 through August 6 with study classes, teachers in each department, singing led by Garnett, and Bible lectures by Dr. Tidwell and others. Notably, Dr. George W. Truett will not attend this year due to a Holy Land tour. The event, on the encampment grounds 11 miles west of Alpine, draws thousands yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Struve
Struve
Dona
Marta
Warner Je Wnery Company
Cleveland
Paisano Baptist
LR. Milica
el Pasto
Millan Sai
Garnett
J.B. Tidwell
Roy Angell
Pit Baptisture
An Antone
P B. Thome
Second Baptist
Helen Gardner
Young Peoples
Hopkins
State
J. B Leigh
Mra
W. C. Carson
Stac W. M. V
Alpine
Marfa Boy Indicted for 30 Camp Murder
The grand jury indicted Jack Montgomery, 18, of Marta, for murder in the death by stabbing of Michael Hesbrook, Edinburg, a fellow COC camp member here last February. Judge R. Sutton docketed the case for July 19 with a petit jury venire summoned for that date.
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Port Davis
Grand Jury
Jack Montgomery
Marta
Michael Hesbrook
Edinburg
COC
R. Sutton
District Court
Petit Jury Venire
Primary Ballots Ready for July 28 Election
Ballots for the July 28 primary were printed and sent to the county executive board. Sixty candidates appear on tickets for state, district, and county offices with several unopposed races including L. A. Woods for state superintendent and W. C. Morrow for judge of criminal appeals. County contests show two incumbents unopposed for nearby offices, while precinct races in Brewster feature four candidates for commissioner of precinct No. 1 and two for constable.
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L. A. Woods
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. C. Morrow
Court of c Criminal Appeals
Leutenant
State Comptroller of Public Accounts
Agriculture
General Land Office
Supreme Court
A.M. Tumey
J. W. Prazer
R. E
Thomason
el Paso
F. Higging
Asso
Lenate
Court of Dvap
Peals
8Th Judicial District
Brewster
Cotter
al Kinsey
J. D. Young
Matt Senith
Oee Harmon
Wynne
Winners In Rodeo Events Announced
Rodeo results from July 4 and 5 announced by W H Terry general chairman. Winners include Winn Jones Balmorhea first two days with Jim Espy Fort Davis Alpine ties for medals. Calf Roping led by Henry Jones Balmorhea first and Jim Espy second. two day averages list Espy Fort Davis first and McElroy Alpine second. Old Settlers reunion praise given for Alpine area support. 100 yard cowboys dash won by Frank Mangum and Bill Knight Alpine. Race results also noted for breakaway and second day events.
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W. H. Terry
Cheir
Eaxaway
Bug Means
Valentine
Winn Jones
Jim Duncan
Curtis McElroy
Pecos
Jim Espy
Port Davis
Henry Wall
Alpine
Henry Jones
Balmohea
Steve 3Ain
el Paso
Earl McElroy
Jack McCutcheon
Econd
Jim Expy
Fort Davis
Lon Turner
Sanderson
Hind
Clay
Ft Davis
Joe Parker
Anja Wilson
Jimmie Duncan
W. M. Terry
Old Settlers Reunion
Davis
Curtis
Earl MaRiroy
Bill Moore
Balmorhea
Bo McCutcheon
Fort D
Joe Espy
George West
Frank Mangum
Bill Knight
T”Ellator
S. Baines
Relief Commission Ultimatum in Brewster County
The Texas Relief Commission announces that persons able to work who are offered local employment at the prevailing wage and refuse without good cause shall not receive relief. Citizens must report in writing to the county relief board chairman when an employment offer is refused, including the work seeker’s name, dress, job offered, and wages. The Brewster County relief board is barred from providing relief to those who refuse work.
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Texas Relief
Brewster County
County Relief Board
County Board
Ander
Texan Relief Commission
People of
Drouth Relief CCC to Work at Chisos Mountains Park July 15
A CCC relief company, about 232 workers from Texas drought areas, is slated to arrive at Chisos Mountains State Park around July 15. Quarters are ready, a hotel site is chosen, and park improvements including trails and camp facilities are planned this month. A separate note records a long lost wedding ring found near Fort Davis, bearing initials J R M to N B.
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CC Drouth Relief Company
Chisos Mountains
Texas
CCC
Chisos Park
Ays
Former Resident Killed In West Texas Auto Crash
Mrs. Mary Potter of Pabens died when the car she rode in overturned on a highway about ten miles west of Van Horn. The victim had lived in Alpine years ago with her daughters Frances and Mrs. Jimmy Branch. Frances was seriously injured in the crash. Mr. Branch worked at the 8 P. station during their stay.
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Port Davis
Callie Holt
Fort Davis
J. RM
John R. Merrill
Nannie
S. Barker
John Merrill
Fewe W. Merrill
Merrill
Holt
Charles Merrill
California
Mia Holt
Mary Potter
Pabens
van Horn
Potter
Alpine
Frances
Jimmy Branch
Branch
8. P
Nere
Many Attend Eastern Star Meeting Here in Alpine
Chapter 344 Fort Davis Alpine and 132 combined for a school of instruction in Alpine Texas on Monday July 9 1934. Alpine officers led a drill and Mrs Rhoda Kelley sang Star of the East. Mrs Velma McGinley presented the flag to the east, read by Mrs Rose E. Potter and welcomed by Mrs Adeline Whiteside. Grand officers presented included Mrs Mattie Mitchell A G M Mrs Rebeccah Miles G C and others.
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Fort Davis
Alpine
Alpine Chapter
Rhoda Kelley
East
Velma McGinley
Mora Cochran
G. M
Minnie Quattro
D. D
Maude Ripley
Juriprudence Committee
Bessie B. Garth
W. G
Warehouse Destroyed By Fire Wednesday
A warehouse formerly housing William Daugherty's planing mill on the town's south side was destroyed by a Wednesday night fire of undetermined origin. The building stored red lumber an automobile and other items all losses estimated around 1000 dollars. The owner was Mr Daugherty A second alarm drew the volunteer fire department Wednesday afternoon starting at the Alpine Steam Laundry plant where waste oil near an alley outside ignited and spread the blaze.
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William Daugherty
Daugherty
Alpine Steam Laundry
Altey
Roundup of Stray Dogs and Cats Is Started This Week
City begins stray animal roundup to curb nuisance and disease. Unclaimed animals are to be impounded, registered, inoculated, and may be humanely killed after a set period. Residents urged to aid by restraining pets and calling city office. The effort aims to reduce stray dog issues. fire incident noted as extinguished.
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Ae Porites
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Affp
Herrin
House of Magic
McDonald Observatory
Davis Mtns
McDonald
Davis Mountains
M.L. Turney
Masons
Ernest Mollison
Vernon McIntyre
Gay Meriwether
Suly
Marfa Boy
Relief Commission
Chilos Mountains Park
Ft. Davis
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BIG Bend
School OF Instruction
Fou Donit Oa
Sere
Pieaheld Mane
Ats el Tencerum
Beha
Armada
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