Encampment Plans Open with Dr Truett to Lead
Plans for the Paisano Encampment open with Dr George W Truett as evening preacher. The event features Youth and Denominational Hours, a large turnout anticipated, and preachers and leaders from Baptist groups across Texas and beyond.
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MM Fulmer
George W. ‘Truett
Truett
Baptist World Alliance
Baptists of All Nations
Paisano
Perry ‘Webb
San Antonio
Paleano
Southern Baptist
Southern Baptist |1
Io Christian Service
J. W. Marshall
Texas Baptist Student Union
Jesse Garrett
First Baptist
Church of
R. A. Springer
General Convention
G. Hopkins
Phillip Brown
Crane
BT. U
B.A. Copan
Womn
Missionary Union of Texas
HL Muitheed
Bre
Sil
A. Copess
Southwestern Bap
Bambay
Tidwell
J. B. Tadwell
Baylor University
Teuch
Foreman Van Cleave Dies After Accident Near Alpine
RM Van Cleave 33 section foreman at Paisano 15 miles north of Alpine was fatally injured when struck by debris from a motor car. He died in the Houston 8 P hospital Sunday from a hemorrhage after days of treatment. He is survived by his widow and a three month old adopted daughter.
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RM. van Cleave
Paisano
Alpine
S.ben
Houston
del Ro
van Cleave
Daugh
Halland avenue to get new street lighting system
City announces improved lighting for Halland avenue Alpine. Lights moved to south side inside curbs on ornamental standards extend two blocks east with new brackets and light poles at Modern Garage and Brewster County Motors corners. 250 watt lamps east end and 400 watt globes west to Storey.
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Halland Avenue
Alpine
Mainestness
Brewster County Motors
Brewster
Wits
Cy M. HL Moorman
San Angelo Scouts Plan Big Bend Trip
A group of senior Boy Scouts from the San Angelo area will travel to the Big Bend country starting August 6. The itinerary includes the Chisos mountains Santa Elena canyon and the Davis mountains with leadership by Dr. C. E. Sperry of San Angelo and Hilary Doran of Del Rio.
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San Angelo
Big Bend
Chisos Mountains
Santa Elena Canyon
Chisos
Canyon
C. E. Sperry
Sal Ressecutive
Hilary Doran
del Rio
Davis Mountains
Big Scout Gathering Planned Near Fort Davis in August
Three hundred Boy Scouts from Dallas Tyler and East Texas will encamp near Fort Davis for two or three days around August 24 likely in the state park. Tom Beauchamp of Paris and Tyler arranged details with Warren D Bloys secretary of the chamber of commerce. The group will also visit the Big Bend park and will travel with two newsreel men and three staff writers from major papers.
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Fort Davis
Dallas
Tyler
East Texas
State Park
Warren D. Bloys
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Beauchamp
Paris
Beauchamp
State Park Board
J. W. McDonald
Big Bend
Davie
Big Bend Park
Ritz Theatre to Close Briefly for Ownership Change
The Ritz theatre was closed Wednesday awaiting the arrival of new owner M. A. Senders of Lub rock. Robert Mann, former manager and part owner, said the theatre would reopen in a few days.
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Ritz
M. A. Senders
Lubrock
Robert Mann
Rainfalls Boost Alpine Area Water Supplies
Additional rains across the Big Bend and Davis mountains have left ranges in near historic condition. Daily showers since June 24 increased Alpine’s totals with measurable amounts through the week, including an 0.82 inch rain that boosted June and monthly figures. A severe storm near Big Hill caused minor damage to the railroad and a temporary power interruption, now resolved by Central Power and Light. A light, steady rain continued into press time.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Arly
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Big Hill
D.C. Littleton
Central Power and Light Co
CRAL
Sul Ross Seeks Land and Faculty Upgrade for Ranch Focus
Sul Ross college plans to request land, buildings, and equipment from the Texas Legislature to expand its ranch industry program. H. W. Morelock announced the move, aiming to add full time leadership for animal husbandry under A. J. Bierbach. Support comes from ranch groups and livestock associations, noting the department serves local needs and preserves state resources.
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Sul Ross College
Texas
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross Col
Ege
A. de ‘College
Inno Wist
A. J. Blerach‘wale
Bierschwabe
Fort Worth
Oklahoma
Bul Ross
Highland Hereford Association
Texas Sheep & Goat Raisers Association
Alpine golfers clinch final playoff field after rain delay
Heavy showers halted the Alpine Country Club 13th annual invitation golf tourney late Sunday. Four Alpine men James Parker W H Terry Jr Floyd Williams and W M Meador advanced to next Sunday's final playoff. Williams earned medalist honors with high qualifying score and Joe Jack Hord led the initial flights amid about 40 entrants.
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Alpine Joll Club
James Parker
W. H. Terry, Jr
Floyd Williams
W. M. Meador
Alpine
Wiliams
Parker
Bill Leighty
Refugio
Terry
Brown
C. A. Gilley
Mesders
LD. Harris
Joe
Jack Hord
Johnnie Gentry Ie
Kirk Newman
Fort Stockton
Griffith Ostes
Ray LaBett
Leighty
Huge Dinosaur Bone Unearthed Near Big Bend
A team from the School of Mines, El Paso, unearthed what may be Texas' largest dinosaur bone in the river country south of here. The thigh bone weighs about 300 pounds and is just under six feet long with a 24 inch hip width. Excavation continues in the tree area between San Vicente and McKinney Springs with 12 WPA workers. Brewster County resident Ray Miller assists in the project.
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Texas
School of Mines
HI Paso
San Vicente
McKinney Springs
Ray Miller
Brewster County
Bids Called For Eight More Miles Of Davis Mountains Road
Fort Davis reports the highway commission will invite bids on about eight miles of the Davis Mountains State Parks highway on July 30. The stretch extends from the current end to Nunn Hill and will reach Rockpiles and Sawtooth Mountain, linking to Kent. When finished the road will total around 31 miles opening a scenic route to Marfa Alpine Fort Stockton Pecos territory for regional motorists.
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Port Davis
Fort Davis
Highway Commission
Scenie Drive
Davis Mountains State Parks
Nunn Hill
Sawtooth Mountain
Kent
Marfa
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Rocket Girl Scouts Visit Alpine From Stockett Troop
Twenty four Girl Scouts from Stockett Houston County were stopped in Alpine on a Carlsbad Caverns trip. They were chaperoned by Mrs. Lee Weathers captain Mrs Jeo Harrison and Miss McLain. They were entertained at a noon luncheon with Mr and Mrs A B Owens, friends of the group. The party plans a later return trip to tour the Big and National park areas.
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Stockett
Houston County
Carlsbad Cavens
Lee Weethers
Jeo. Harrison
McLain
A. B Owens
County primary election heats up as polls approach
Intense interest surrounds county contests ahead of tomorrow's primary with predictions of a record vote. Poll taxes 1680 paid mark high turnout. sheriff and treasurer races show opposition while all five precinct officials seek reelection. Voting sites include Alpine courthouse Masonic building and several town schools.
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Taylor
W. J. Gourley
A. B. Landifer
Mraise M. Ament
Democratic Executive Committee
West
M. P. Blower
P. V. Cartwright
East
Murphy Johnson
Fred Carey
Vernon McIntyre
King Terry
J. HL. Sublett
B.A. Waldron
Highland Field Meet Date Set for Texas Herefords
The Highland Hereford association announces a three day field meet at Marta on August 3 4 and 5 hosted by Texa A M College officials. Attendees include President Walton A&M Dean Kyle C B Conner and D W Williams with visits to ranches to discuss breeding feeding production and marketing of Hereford cattle in Texas and the South.
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Highland Hereford Amedaton
Marta
W. B. Mitchell
America
South
Texa. A. de M. College
Highland Hereford Association
Texas
Absentee Ballots Count Tops By Precinct Totals
One hundred eight absentee ballots were filed with the county clerk up to yesterday morning. Precinct No 1 East led with 36 votes while other precincts totaled 29 in West, 1 in No 2, 12 in No 3, 18 in No 4, and 1 in No 5.
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East
Instructors Wanted at 3C Camp Balmorhea
OCC seeks an academic teacher a recreation director and a vocational or hand craft instructor at Balmorhea camp per Lt. Jack H. Turner commanding officer Quarters and meals for men are available Women may apply but housing is not provided Information by writing Camp SP 41 T Balmorhea Texas
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OCC
Balmorhes
Avalanche
Jack H. Turner
Balmorhea
Texas
Scabies Eradication Efforts Reported in June
In Marfa district during June one state man and three county men devoted full time to scabies eradication. The department spent about 205 in its program. Fifty five herds and 144 sheep, goats and cattle were inspected or dipped with no exposures found. Three county-paid inspectors worked in Marta district separate from the listed expenditure. Beech of Budapest faced arrest for swindling.
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Austin
Marfa
Niath
Thi Department
Marta
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Ritz Theatre
Hilands
Sul Ross
Braphen Flood
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Rocket Girl Scouts
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J. Hamingwey
Napoleon Q. Raintater
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John Garner
Texas University
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Budapest
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