Trans Pecos roundup notes bear tale and town chatter
In Alpine area letters and clippings discuss a reported bear killing on the Davidson ranch near Alpine, with critique and local color from Pecos Enterprise and Sanderson Times. The column recalls old rodeo lore, courthouse quips of Nick Mersfelder, and road routing debates as town news note. Granada Theatre awards wrap the Trans Pecos notes with prize winners Tommey Dawson and ALN Southall.
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Davidson Ranch
Alpine
Anyhoe
Gracie Allen
T. M. Alison
Dallas
STNT
Granada
Tommey Dawson
Aln. Southall
Senta Fe
Camp Meet CCC Enrollee Dies At Alpine CAPTION
Hilario Espinosa, 18, an Alpine CCC enrollee at Big Bend park, died Sunday in Marfa Army hospital from injuries after a truck rig overturned near Tornillo creek during a return from Alpine. Twenty two CCC boys were in the vehicle. two injured lightly. Espinosa, son of Anastacia Espinosa of Alpine, was brought to Alpine for burial.
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Hilario Espinosa
CCC
Big Bend
Marfa
Tornillo Creek
Alpine
Young Espinosa
Anastacia Espinosa
Sul Ross Graduation Events Set For Short Summer Session
Sul Ross College schedules its first baccalaureate sermon for the August graduation with Rev. Franklin R. Poage to preach on August 1 in Alpine. Dr T O Walton will deliver the commencement address on August 19 at 8 15 p m in the college auditorium. The college orchestra, led by Miss Irma Lee Batey, will provide music for both events. The item notes CCC has planted over 405 500 000 trees.
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Sul Ross College
Franklin R. Poage
First Methodist Church
Alpine
T. O. Walton
Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College
Irma ‘Ee Batey
Senator Morris Sheppard Rested in Fort Davis Cool Night
Fort Davis welcomed United States Senator Morris Sheppard and secretary D. R. Potter for a brief rest in the cool Mile High town after a strenuous speaking tour. They slept two to three hours in a hotel before resuming travel toward Fort Stockton for a 7 p.m. rally, then on to Brownsville. Potter noted the heat contrasted with the cool breeze.
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Fort Davis
Mile High
United States
Morris Sheppard
D. R. Potter
Manuel de Busk
Balmorhea
Sheppard
Old Fort
Fire damages Mrs Bless home in Alpine Sunday
A south Alpine residence owned by Mrs Laura Bless suffered considerable damage from a Sunday afternoon fire. Investigators believe a wall plug short sparked the blaze, igniting the chiffonier backing against the wall. Insurance partially covered fire and smoke losses.
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Laura Bless
Alpine
County Centennial Observance Opens Here Tomorrow
Brewster county launches a continuous exhibit of natural resources relics and handwork to celebrate the county’s centennial. Downtown windows host the display with completion expected today. exhibits run through August with daily programs August 10 to 15, including a parade and a fireworks show. Fire department members Harold Moyer and Harold Thomas return from training at A and M college. a storm delayed their travel. Henry Ford, passing through Washington, Pa, yelled Get a horse at two men cranking a 1915 model TT car.
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Brewster County
C. A. Brown
Harold Moyer
Harold Thomas
A. & M. College
Fire Department
Moyer
Dallas
Fort Worth
Thomas
Washington
Henry Ford
Road work begins on scenic loop from Sul Ross to Alpine highway
Work on completing the Sul Ross college to Alpine Fort Davis highway loop started this week with a large crew. Caliche base laid, designated State highway 225, to connect U S 90 and State 118. Crews from Brewster county section of U S 61 employed. rainfall brings relief after heat wave with about half an inch locally, heavier west of Alpine. Local rains extend to Marathon and Anderson ranches. arroyo carries water after the shower.
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Sul Ross College
Alpine-Fort Davis
Caliche Base
U. S. 90
Brewster County
U. S. 61
Texas
Hancock Hill
Kokernot Park
Alpine
Marathon
Anderson, Bird, Neville Ranches
O2 Range
Chamber of Commerce Banquet Monday At Houston Holand Hotel
The regular monthly banquet of the chamber of commerce will be held next Monday evening at X o'clock at the Hol and hotel. The Bluebonnet Study Club will handle the entertainment section with local interest topics on the main program. A good attendance of CC members and others interested is needed.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holand Hotel
Bluebonnet Study Club
City to install bigger pump to boost water supply
City officials plan placing a 500 gallon per minute pump at No 4 well on South Hill this weekend to raise output from the current 300 gpm. A 175 hp motor will replace the 40 hp unit. Water restrictions for lawns and gardens start today to allow reservoir filling for three days and safer margins during peak demand.
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South Hill
M. H. Moorman
Sas
Jon South Hill
Hancock Hill
Whittle Rites Held After Alpine Resident Dies
Mrs L D Whittle 40 died at home after months of illness. Body shipped to Farmersville for burial. Survived by husband D O Whittle son So D Jr 9, mother Mrs Gib Foster Sr sister Miss Louise Foster and brother Gib Foster Jr. Funeral held at Livingston Funeral home chapel with Rev Franklin R Poage in charge. Widely known in Methodist church and civic circles.
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L. D. Whittle
Farmersville
Mr. Whittle
le DJ
Livingston Funeral Home
Franklin R. Poage
Methodist Church
D. Jr
Whittle
Gib Foster
Louise Foster
Alpine
Carlsbad, New
Brewster County voters set for tense primary race
A whirlwind county primary campaign winds down as 31 candidates vie for county district and precinct posts. Polls open at ight shlock tomorrow and close at seven with results likely by ten. Voter turnout is expected high amid intense competition across Alpine and surrounding precincts.
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Alpine
Jim Pe Wilson
Democratic Executive Committee
Old Mission Case Bldg
Cedric’ Anthony
Murphy Johnson
West
Courthouse
T. A. Beard
A. N. Engle
South Jalpine
Madero Ward School
Lae Kokernot
King Terry
Ter
Ma Iechoo
Lommed Honda
Broken Casing Removed From Hole At Test Near Alpine
Broken casing has been removed from the hole at the Dod son Means Hovey Dome test northeast of Alpine. New casing is being set this week and drilling may resume early next week after a delay at 2213 feet. The Hovey Dome test is the only bore active in the county with no recent leasing activity reported elsewhere.
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Alpine
Hovey Dome
Absentee Votes Cast in Primary Election Totals 141
County clerk records show 141 absentee votes cast for the upcoming primary. Precinct results include North Alpine 56, South Alpine 10, Terlingua 5, Marathon 20, Dugout 5, and North Alpine 4. Note mentions old fleet interest and a stray sentence about sturgeon teeth.
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Preci
North Alpine
South Alpine
Marathon
Dugout
Credit Association Reports More Members and Business In This Area
Marfa Production Credit association reports growth in membership and loan activity. Joe Mitchell, director, returning from a Sweetwater directors meeting, says progress is satisfactory nationwide. The Marfa group increased business from 171,063.59 in 1995 to 341,458.98 by end of June 1936 with net earnings 5,217.38 for 1995 and 9,824.40 in first half of 1896. Emphasis remains on reserves and protective member investments as inquiries rise among farmers and stockmen in the county. The meeting included Hamilton, president, and was conducted by Tully C Gamer.
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Marfa
Marfa Production Credit ‘Asociation
Mitchell
Me. Hamilton
Tully C. Gamer
Local girls win honors at Waldemar camp in Kerrville
Alpine and Fort Davis girls lead in a week of camp events. Miss Virginia Beall of Jacksonville defeated Virginia Holland for singles honors, while Holland and Miss McIntyre won runner up medals in doubles. Holland earned a second in singles, trick roping medals, and a Western riding bronze. Junior Red Cross emblems were earned by Holland and McIntyre, and Adams plus Jones earned silver medals and a Waldemar W for Jones. Tommie Espy helped stage the final horse show.
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Virginia Holland
Clay Holland
Mary Virginia Melntyre
Wells Melntyre
Holland
Virginia Beall
Jacksonville
Miss McIntyre
Miss Holland
Red Cross
Adams
Miss Jones
W. F. Jones
Tommie Espy
Fort Davis
Waldemar
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Jeff Davis
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West Texas Today
West Tex Chamber of Commerce
John M. Hendrix
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Pecos Enterprise
Pat Moran
Sanderson Times
Sanserona Fort Sito
Paso
Pat
Sanderson
Fort Stockton
Davis
Trans-Pecos
North Fifth Street
Paisano
George W. Truett
Roy Angell
San Antonio
the Star
Lim
West Texas
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The
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Bless
C. OF C. Meeting
Iin County
J. O. Langford
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Credit Association
Kerrville
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