Corsicana man buys business along U S 90 route
Alpine residents report at Uvalde meeting of the U S 90 highway association that the route from El Paso to San Antonio is steadily improving with hard surface paving planned soon. P C Spangler of Uvalde elected president. $1050 advertising quota set for radio campaigns from KEP and XEF.
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Chamber of Commerce
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U. S. 90
Cancel Rio Grande Bridge Concession
Mexico City announces cancellation of the January 5, 1927 concession to build a Rio Grande bridge linking Presidio Texas and Ojinaga Chihuahua. Crawford Harvie H BP Dupuy and P D Anderson of Alpine failed to begin work within the required time.
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Presidio
Texas
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Chihuahua
Crawford Harvie
H. BP. Dupuy
P.D Anderson
Alpine
G O P Governor Candidate Visits Houston Leader
John F Grant of Houston Republican candidate for Texas governor visited here yesterday. A prominent lumber businessman with ventures in south Texas, he spoke of cordial receptions on his statewide tour. He touted good roads advocacy and support for outside capital. Moving on, he favored Tucson as his home. Mrs Auger will stay with her mother Mrs Kateo a while longer.
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Tucson
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Investigation of two Mexican deaths near Terlingua road
Justice of the Peace Milton Gilmer and Deputy Constable H F Wynn left this morning to investigate reports of two Mexican bodies found about 50 miles south on the Terlingua road. Details of the incident were not available.
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Terlingua
Sul Ross College to award 32 degrees next term
Thirty two bachelor degrees will be presented by Sul Ross college at the close of the summer term next month with exercises August 26. West Texas students receive most degrees. Nat Washer, president of the state board of education, will deliver the class address. Recipients include Helen Baines Alpine James A Bardin Alpine Mollie Anna Bierschwale Mason N M Clifford Jr Alpine Evelyn Smith Alpine Geneva Duderstadt Kerrville Mary Lou Foster Sabinal Dorothy Davenport Ft Stockton Joel Winfred Holbert Colorado Hazel Bird Harris Alpine Lora Farnsworth Paint Rock Thelma Lynch Hondo. The oak coffin built eight years ago was used to bury Willis D Casey of Pana Tl
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State Board of Education
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Alpine
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Anna Bierschwal
Scenic Trip Cowmen 10 to Be Made Hold Meeting July 25
The annual scenic drive sponsored by Alpine citizens will start from the College Apartments on July 25. Sul Ross students join in the tradition with transport and barbecue free. Mr. J D Jackson leads, sharing local history and drive instructions. Fort Davis to Alpine route includes new scenic highway and Old Fort Davis visit.
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Alpine Golfers Shine in Cloudcroft Fourth of July Tourney
Alpine golfers entered three players Dr Frank Matthews George W Baines and coach B C Graves in the Cloudcroft holiday event Matthews won the first Might championship and received a silver loving cup Baines qualified in the same flight while Graves reached the final rounds before losing late in the contest A party from Alpine including Mrs Sam Nelson Leitha Chaffin and Elizabeth Baines planned holidays in El Paso and Cloudcroft
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George W. Baines
B.C. Graves
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Graves
Fl Paso
Sam Nelson
Leitha Chaffin
Elizabeth Baines
Fire damages Alpine residence on North Seventh street
A fire at the home of Mrs. Ezra Cook on North Seventh street caused heavy damage. The blaze burned a hole in the bathroom floor and ceiling where it started and destroyed several worn garments in an adjacent closet. Mrs. Cook was away visiting the Oscar Medley ranch in Jeff Davis county. Neighbors found the fire and woke Mrs. Cook’s nieces Ora and Hazel Matthews who were asleep inside.
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Ezra Cook
North Seventh Street
Three Injured as Gunman Goes On Marathon Rampage
In Marathon, Pat Rivers of Alpine opened fire on a Negro woman and a Mexican man after cornering them with others. The woman was shot in the arms, the man in the abdomen, and Rivers shot himself as Texas Rangers arrived. The three injured were treated locally. Rivers is jailed in Alpine.
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Amuck
Marathon
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Clara Payne
Morgan Gordon
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Glasscock
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Sumrall
New Bridge Projects Set for U S 90 Route Expansion
Texas highway work progresses with a proposed 2562 foot bridge over the Nueces river west of Uvalde at 215 miles east of Alpine costing 272,476 dollars. The Devil’s River project adds a 1000 foot bridge, 76 miles of grading, and 40 feet high spans. Additional bridges across Castle Canyon and California Creek, totaling about 150,000 dollars, accompany extensive grading in Terrell and Kinney counties. Crews advance west of Alpine with equipment staged to begin an 85 mile stretch toward Brewster county, closing the gap between two major projects.
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Alpine West
State Highway Commission
Thieves Steal Two Horses From West Alpine Home
Sheriff W O Hate and deputies pursue thieves who stole two horses and two saddles from Henry Weyers near Alpine. The crime occurred about 1 a.m. as suspects cut fences along the railroad right of way and headed toward Presidio County through Ranger Canyon toward the west.
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Agar Dawson
Joe Bunton
Presidio County
Henry Weyrers
West Alpine
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High Way
Ranger Canyon
Rich Deposits of Silver Found Across Rio Grande
Reports from across the Rio Grande claim one of the world’s richest silver mines lies just beyond the river in Mexico near Boquillan. The ore spans about 40 miles of productive ground, nearly pure in quality, hauled 180 miles to Masquis and then to Monterey for shipment. Juan Sslasar, the discoverer, plans to haul ore to Marathon and load for a smelter in El Paso, with the Sal sare family operating a store on both sides of the river and Burros used for transport.
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Fort Davis man bitten by rattlesnake at dawn
Steve Burke, about 25, living near Fort Davis, was bitten on the palm by a rattler while checking a dog pen early today. He wrapped his wrist with fishline and sought medical help at a local doctor, with authorities saying he was out of danger within an hour. Burke recently moved from Connee year and worked on the Lima canyon bridge.
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Steve Burke
Spike Nail Burke
Jack Hosie
Connee
Hoxie
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Limpla Canyon
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Tand
Rattler
City Schools Set to Open September 19 1992
D M Master, superintendent, announced the district will begin the 1992-93 term on September 19. A teachers institute will be held at Sul Ross College on September 6 7.
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D. M. Master
Sul Ross College
Big Bend Legend Of cud Chewers Attracts Debate
Langford of Hot Springs contends early Big Bend inhabitants showed cud chewing traces. He compares cave men with southern negroes and notes Smithsonian experts dispute the notion, explaining chewing as food remastication rather than true cud.
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Smithsonian Institution
Brewster County Primaries Set For Whirlwind Campaign Finish
Brewster county prepares for a nine day sprint to the primary with a record field of candidates from governor to county offices. Only one race unopposed J W Praver for county clerk and H R Gard for county surveyor, while voter interest appears high with many seeking absentee ballots. Five precincts report a total of 101 110 108 100 103 names on ballots amid rivalries and some mudslinging ahead of the election day.
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Brewster County
J. W. Praver
H.R. Gard
Sbsenter
North Alpine
South Alpine
Rota
Half Inch Rain Falls In Alpine Inconsistent Big Bend Rains
Local rains continue in parts of the Big Bend while Alpine reports only a half-inch rain last Saturday. The Alpine area saw heavier showers extending west, but many sections including Grass Mountains east of Alpine remain dry. Grass mountains county areas show sparse growth while others turn green as cattle ranges improve.
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Big Bend
Grass Mountains
Alpine
Alpine Water Purity Confirmed by State Health Board
The state health department reports Alpine’s water is pure and uncontaminated. City secretary M. JH Moorman said samples are sent to Austin for analysis, especially in summer, with only one unfavorable report quickly remedied. Wells and mains are sampled regularly.
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M. JH. Moorman
Yesterdday
Austin
Moorman
Benefit Dance to Aid Needy Tonight at Courthouse
The ladies auxiliary of the American Legion will host a mixed dance at the courthouse tomorrow night with Thain's orchestra providing music. Proceeds go to aid city residents in need, and both modern and old-time steps will be featured.
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Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
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