Guardians of the Rio Grande Patrol in Marfa Report
Thirteen Bor-Sor Patol guardians near Marfa logged 166326 patrol miles last year under Inspector Ivan Williams. They traveled 161438 by motor, 4740 on foot, and 18 miles on horseback, detaining aliens, processing admissions, examining trains, stopping contraband, and aiding crossings to keep borders secure.
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Bend Sentinel
Marfa
Rio Grande
Inspecor
Ivan Willams
Immigration Service
Customs Departments
New Mexico
Guardians of
Another Light Quake Felt at Valentine
Valentine residents report a light earth tremor several days ago near Wendell eight miles west of Valentine. The tremor followed a prior large crack caused by a heavy rain a month earlier, described as half a mile long and up to six feet wide. Col and Mrs Perkins and their children were visiting in Midland this weekend.
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Fort Davis
Valentine
Wendell
Vocational Agriculture Boost at Sul Ross College
The Sul Ross college summer session opened with enrollment above expectations despite some attrition in the first term. A.J. Bierschwale will oversee vocational agriculture work in the Edwards Plateau area with bases at Sul Ross, directing efforts across El Paso to Del Rio and beyond, including expansion of programs in districts not yet offering these courses. Washington referenced as a historical note closes the item.
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Sul Hoss College
A.J. Blerschwale
Edwards Plateau
State Department of Education
Sul Ross College
el Paso
Ysleta
Pabens
van Horn
Big Lake
Garden City
Merizon
Kerrville
San Anggelo
Bronte
Divide
Bola
Bien
Junction
Eldorado
Rocksprines
Fredericksburg
del Rio
Medina Harper
Join the Honor Roll Pay Subscriptions to Avalanche Now
Thanks to several Avalanche readers who paid their subscriptions the past week Others are in arrears who should get their subscriptions in good standing as soon as possible We appreciate early attention Thee who have paid up the past week and joined the honor roll are J E Burgess Alpine Emma J Meyer Belton Trexas RE Moore Dallas Loyd Wade Marathon now T W Shely Texas Irene Shely Austin J B Arledge Alpine Central Power Light Co Alpine W Hi Punk Alpine Rudy Krenek Alpine J T Mullenix Lobo Texas Safeway Store Alpine J Roy Spence Pecos
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Avalanche
J. E. Burgess
Alpine
Emma J. Meyer
Belton
Trexas
RE. Moore
Dallas
Loyd Wade
Marathon
T. W. Shely
Davis 3D Company To Leave Monday
Members of OCC company No. 879 rationed for months at the Davis Mountains State Park Fort Davis will entrain here next Monday for their new station near Uvalde. The unit will be located in Garner State Park in the Main Fire Canyon. They were to move June 20 but rains and river rises delayed barracks completion. Transportation cars are set out on the 8 P siding, agency official says.
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OCC
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
Uvalde
Garner State Park
Fire Canyon
L. B. Starns
McCollum Named C. of C. President
P L McCollum was chosen president of the chamber of commerce for the remainder of the year by the board of directors last Friday. The move follows the resignation of A R Fraser who had served since the year’s start to focus on his law practice and as justice of the peace. McCollum has been a director for two years and is noted as an active, enthusiastic worker.
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P.L. McCollum
Chamber of Commerce
McCollum
A. R. Fraser
Penney Anniversary Sale in Alpine Marks One Year
The J. C. Penney store in Alpine celebrates its first anniversary with a "Birthday Party" sale advertised on page six of this issue. Opened a year ago under J. B. Arledge, the management says the event features hundreds of bargains in demand items.
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J. ©. Penney Company
Alpine
Avalanche
Penney
J. 8
Arledge
Identity of tree planters in Musquiz Canyon is established
Fort Davis July 17 Many travelers on the Alpine road have wondered about the cottonwood trees along the fence near the old adobe runt. A casual talk with Mr and Mrs R D Mulhern reveals they planted them in the late 1890s when the Spanish American War was on. Their son Joe was a child then and the trees are about thirty six years old.
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Musquiz Canyon
Scubee
Fort Davis
R. D. Mulhern
Mus
Mr. Mulhern
Level Valley
Bob
Mrs. Mulhern
Joe
Mulherns
Fort D A Russell to be regarrisoned in new motorized unit
Washington dispatches report the War Department seeks about 170000 for Fort D A Russell Marfa improvements including a theatre office bakery and repair shop. The fort will be regarrisoned by the 77th Artillery from Fort Sill near year end, with local Highland rains bringing relief from recent heat and grass fires.
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War Department
Fort
D. A. Russell
Marfa
Washington
Ofice
Morehouse
Port Russell
Camp Knox
77Th Artillery
Fortill
Oklahoma
Little Change Noted In Status Of Tests Being Drilled Here
Reports from here yesterday show activity at several oil tests. Smith Decie sand test at Marathon is drilling to 1250 feet after a brief delay for repairs. Storey test in Green Valley south of Alpine resumes near 1885 feet after a short shutdown, with gumbo formation drilled through and limestone encountered.
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Alpine
McIntyres Ranch
Sul Ross dormitory ready for fall term use
President H. W. Morelock announced the Sul Ross college dormitory will be ready for the opening of the fall term. Contractors said the building should be completed by September 15, ahead of the term start on September a.
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Sul Ross
Sul Ross College
H. W. Morelock
Mexican Team Plays Pecos Here Sunday
The Alpine Internationaas near Mexican baseball club will play Pecos Wildcats Sunday at 2:30 on the field near Polo Garcia's store in southeast town. The two teams tied 13-13 in a recent 13-inning game in Pecos before darkness halted play. Local fans urged to attend as the clubs are evenly matched and a good game is promised.
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Alpine Internationaas
Pecos Wildfcats
Polo Garcia
Te We
Pecos
Granada Theatre
Optimist Consideration of the Dande Ion Digeer
A brief note weighs optimistic views on the term dande ion digeer as a cultural phrase. It discusses possible meanings and encourages reflective interpretation without asserting a fixed definition. The piece suggests exploring how language shapes mood and perception.
Order Commission Men To Cut Rates
A ten percent reduction on rates and charges for buying and selling livestock was issued by Secretary Wallace to livestock commission men at the Fort Worth stock yards. The order, effective August 9, affects some commission firms and follows a May argument before Secretary Wallace. A similar Omaha order was upheld by the Supreme Court while other commission houses appeal. A Chinese girl won top honors in a University of Maine scholarship competition among 250 American contestants.
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Wallace
Livestock Commission
Fort Worth
Washington News
Omaha
Neb
Supreme Court
High Court
University of Maine
15th Annual Paisano Encampment Opens Next Friday
Port Davis July 17 A lengthy notice describes the 15th annual Paisano Encampment to open next Friday and run through August 4 with daily programs led by notable Baptists. Speakers include Dr. George W. Truett and Roy Angell, with schedules detailing breakfast, services, classes, song, expositions, and recreation.
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Paisano Baptist Encampment
George W. Truett
Roy Angell
Pirst Baptistchurch
San Antonio
Angell
Truett
J. B. Tidwell
Baylor University Bible Department
S. Hopkins
T. C. Gartner
State BT
BL. Carnett
E.o
Ye W. A
J.B. Tidwell
JL. Carnett
Reoy Angell
Lerten Reneys
Pasoan Purchases Dr. Jones Interest In Patton Pharmacy
Pasoan acquires Dr Jones stake in Patton's Pharmacy by selling to C A Slitcher of El Paso. Slitcher, longtime Lilly representative and registered pharmacist, to arrive about July 25. Mayor Moody and City Secretary Moorman to attend Texas League of Municipalities meeting in Austin Wednesday.
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Dr. Jones
Patton Pharmacy
de HM. Jones
Patton
CA. Slitcher
el Paso
Slitcher
el Lilly, Pharmaceutical Company
Terriory
Unl
Sliteher
Pament
Austin
T. R. Moody
City Secary
MH. Moorman
Jefe
Alpine Golfers Win Stockton Meet and Scenic Trip Planned
Alpine players led by Gilley Terry Jr Parker Mathews Marrn Williams Burgess and Meacer won the Stockton golf meet after beating Fort Stockton club the next meet to be held against Texan at Port Stockton. Harold Moyer bought J M Cobb's interest in Cobb and Moyer Hardware. A scenic drive for Sully students set for the summer, with 800 to 400 participants expected, includes a barbecue at Kokernot Park and a public performance of As You Like It at the outdoor theatre.
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Fort Stockton
A. Gilley
W. AM. Terry, Jr
James Parker
Derrank P. Mathews
J.D. Marrn
Floyd Willams
J Burgess
W. 4S
Meacer
Harold Moyer
Cobb & Moyer
Will Hardware Company
Texan
Port Stockton
Sully
JM. Cobb
Fox
Will
Cobb
W. Morwiock
Pst 18
Te Me
Mayer
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
McDonald
Pt. Davis
Kokernot Park
Kolernot Park
Examination for Clerk in Alpine P O to Be Held
The Alpine post office seeks a substitute clerk under civil service rules. J H Blevins, local civil service secretary, collects applications to fill the temporary vacancy not yet permanently filled since Clarence Lease’s promotion. Howard Hamilton has served as temporary substitute. Applications may be filed on May 38.
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Alpine Post Office
Civil Service
J. H. Blevins
Alpine
Clarence
Tubby
Howard Hamilton
Mexican Dinner and Supper to Be Held at Poblano Cafe
A Mexican dinner and supper is planned at the Poblano cafe south of the U. P. station tomorrow to raise funds for Alpine Mexican missionary work. Dishes include chicken tamales, priced at 36e. Rev. C. Gonzales reports two years of progress with 66 new members and strong attendance. The public is invited to attend and support the mission.
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Poblano Cafe
U. P
C. Gonaales
Fire department member to attend A&M short course
A volunteer fire department member left early this week for College Station to take part in the Texas A and M short course in fire fighting. The attendee will return to instruct local members in the latest methods learned during the course.
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van Puuen
Ehlef
Aipuie
College Station
Texas A. & M
Bington
A&m
Prominent State Officer Visitors In Alpine
Several prominent Master Sierra officers from Marfa visited Alpine early in the week. They toured Big Bend State Park and other southern county points with local chapter members, traveling Tuesday and returning Wednesday night.
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Marfa
Big Bend State Park
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Highland
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Here
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Fannie Brunette
Wko
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