Party Leaves to Explore Grand Canyon of Rio
A party led by Nick Collear, a VA Border Patrol official, prepared Wednesday to ride six miles through the Grand Canyon of the Santa Helena. They planned to travel by inflated inner tubes for life preservers and then on horseback, with camps at Louis County. The expedition faced swift waters and high canyon walls, with travel through shallow stretches by foot or beach walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Collear
Border Patrol
Grand Cyon
Santa Helena
Lower Brewster
Louis County
Canyon Through The Rio Grande Border Trip Faster Run
A. F. Robinson reports the canyon traverse completed in five hours the fastest through the canyon yet. The river rose about three feet but did not hamper progress as the expedition gathered interest and plans a detailed report next week. The border patrol and Alpine Chamber of Commerce members led by Coler and names including C. C. Courtney, Mrs. Shipman, and Lt. Minncie, Fort D. A. Russell, Marta, A. F. Robinson, and others participated. Hord will meet the party at the canyon end to guide return to the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Robinson
Robinson
Texas
Mexico
Brewster County
America
Mapata
Border Patrol
Coler
C. C. Courtney
C. L. Shipman
Charles Bishop
Charles Bishop, Jr
George Peters
Wareford
Ed Dennis
William Jordan
Border
John Minniece
Calvary
Fort D. A. Russel
Marta
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Terrell
Sul Ross
Hord
Canyon
Robert Kokernot Dies in Santone Hospital
Robert Kokernot son of Walter H Kokernot died in a San Antonio hospital Tuesday after pneumonia. He was buried at the Gonzales home. He spent much of his life in Alpine and Brewster County where he managed part of his father’s ranch. Survived by his parents and three brothers, the family noted his cheerful disposition and the shock of his death in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Walter H. Kokernot
Brewster County
San Antonio Hospital
Gonsales
Young Kokernot
Alpine
Kokernot
Gonzales
Brother, Jr
Josephine
Lee Robernot
San Antonio
Campaign Warms On Election Eve In Brewster County
Voter interest rises as primary elections approach in Brewster County Alpine shows focus on local races amid unusually large field of aspirants. Anticipated turnout around 1100 with sheriff and tax collector seats contested in three precincts. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Couty
Preiiet
Alps
Thom ‘Ason
Ferguson
Small, Young and
Love
Brewster
Burcham
C.D. Wood
J. W .Frazer
M. T. Chastain
U S 90 Rivalry Claim Highlighted by Del Rio Leader
Hal Hamilton, former president of the US 90 Highway association, told a Rotary luncheon that U S 90 is among the Souths best routes and will become Texas tourism driver. He attributed low travel to lack of advertising and noted its proximity to the Mexican border attracts visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Hamilton
Del
Texas
Hamilton
Highway Association
Prominent New Mexico Educators Attend SR Opening
A party of prominent educators from New Mexico joined Rotary executives in Marfa for the opening of Sul Ross college library building and Kokernot Park lodge on Monday. Included were Dr. H. L. Kent of New Mexico A. & M. College, Thomas A. Johnson of Las Vegas Teachers College, and K. A. McLeskey of Alamogordo schools. Herbert Harris of Whit temper Rotary International attended as well. The visitors praised the Sul Ross project and the site’s scenic and climatic advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexic
Marfa
Rotary Executives
New Sul Ross College Library
Kokernot Park Lodge
H. L. Kent
New Mexico A. & M. College
Thomas A. Johnson
New Mexico Teachers College
Las Vegas
K. A. McLeskey
Alamogordo
Herbert Harris
Whitter
California
Rotary International
Sul Ross
Alpine Makes It 2 Straight In Hard Fought War
The Wildcat game details the Alpine squad securing a second straight win over rival TrasPene Seton amid misplays and errors. Early in the matchup M. Connally and McNeill reached on errors as Roy Sims delivered a run, with sequential miscues shaping the tense contest. (Continued on Last Page)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alc
Tige
Moramtey
Seton
Marta Wilde
Leonaras Widenco
Bil Doncen
Wes
Bete
Martie
Wildcat
McNeill
Roy Sims
McNeil
Connally
Let Contract for Sul Ross Heating Plant
A contract was awarded to Mc Murry Plumbing of Alpine for the heating plant at the new Sul Ross library building. The bid, $21,800, will start immediately and be completed in time for winter use. Several out of town firms attended the bid opening, Alpine’s firm the lowest. A second contract for remaining work on the college plant was withheld due to insufficient funds, with hope funds will arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurry Plumbing Company of
Alpine
Sul Ross Library
Alcove Cafe Opens on Fifth Street Downtown
The Alcove cafe opens on 11th street in the former Mrs Walter Garnett ready to wear store, opposite the Avalanche shop. J J Allen, formerly of Sanderson, operates the new business serving lunches and ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcove Cafe
11Th Street
Walter Garnett
Avalanche
J. J. Allen
Ormerly
Sanderson
Sul Ross hailed as future Texas summer school hub
Henry Paulus, board member of state teachers colleges, urged Rotary members that Sul Ross could become the biggest summer school in Texas or the South within five years. He cited Alpine’s climate, scenery, and civic support, praising H. W. Morelock and Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley for helping build the institution. A separate note mentions six boys applying for a plumber apprentice job after a lapse in letters of recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Texas
South
Rotary Club
Honrenry Paulus
State Teachers Colleges
Jr. Paulus
Ko ‘Ernot Park
Winatin
Paulus
Colorado
Alpine
Paulus Praived
Board of Regents
H. W. Morelock
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Big Bend Receives General Rains Across Region
Reports from the Big Bend area indicate widespread rain over the past days with Alpine and vicinity seeing a light to heavy precipitation. McIntyre, Brown, Bird, Clark areas and upper tranches south of town reported showers while Alpine to Hovey saw a heavy downpour.
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Big Bend
Alpine
McIntyre, Brown, Bird, Clark
Here
Hovey
Marta
Fort Davis
Paisano
Stockton Man Dies In El Paso After Wreck
Philip Rooney aged 32 of Fort Stockton died in El Paso after a road accident near Balmorhea. He had undergone an operation to relieve spinal pressure and his body was sent to Fort Stockton for burial. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, and two brothers. Will P. Rooney, Pecos County sheriff, is his uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Rooney
Fort Stockton
Hotel Diew
Rooney
Balmorhea
el Paso
Orthur Scott
Hartford Mortuary
Fort Ockton
James Rooney
KD. Harrison
San Antonio
Dai W. Rooney
Will P. Rooney
Pecos County
Ask Gov Aid for Ranchers in Midland
Midland chamber of commerce seeks federal farm board help to stabilize cattle prices by government purchases of cattle, mirroring wheat and cotton support. Senators Connally and Sheppard have taken up the case, urging aid for cattle producers and broader market stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Federal Farm Board
Midland Chamber of Commerce
Midland Chamber
Leon Goodman
Nunn Hill Route Chosen For Davis Mountains Scenic Road
Fort Davis news notes the Davis Mountains scenic highway will run via Nunn Hill, offering a grand panorama. Engineers say the line north of the old end provides an easier grade while preserving spectacular views of the surrounding country and the Davis Vale entry paths.
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Nunn Hill
Davis _ Mts
Fort Davis
Davis Mountain Scenic Highway
Rockpile Ranch
Stoad
A. J. Adcock
Th Share
Paisano Baptist encampment opens Seventh district program
The first annual session of the Seventh district B Y P U and Sunday school convention for El Paso and Pecos associations starts next Thursday at 7 15 pm marking the opening of Paisano Baptist Assembly at Paisano 11 miles west of Alpine The encampment features prominent state workers and West Texas Young People activities with sermons by Rev GB Roark Dr LB Gates Dr W Borum Dr S J Porter and Dr Corse W Truett among others The event runs through the weekend with B Y P U and Sunday school sessions and a closing program followed by the first encampment service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Pecos
Paisano Baptist Assembly
Paisano
Alpine
West Texas
Wening
C. Gardner
BLY. P. A
Stockton
Marta
Hi Pato
GB Roark
LB. Gaten
San Antonio
W. Borum
J. Porter
Washington, D.C
Natonto
Porter
Gates
Corse W. Truett
Barbecue at Kokernot Park Tops Alpine Entertainment
Large turnout from town and Alpine attended a five hour celebration at Kokernot Park marking the new Lu Ross and Alpine library building and lodge opening. Guests toured the library and basement, then enjoyed a music program by the Sul Ross ensemble and speeches by Dr. H.W. Morelock and board members. The event featured barbecue beef and pork, with facilities including cafeteria and reading rooms as part of the new library complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lu Ross
Alpine
Kokernot Springs
Brary
Clase
Sul Ross
Irma Lee Batey
Phyllie Burnton
Dolores Taylor
Annice Pi “Nick
H.W. Morelock
Hill
Amarillo
Board of Regents
Mwiny Paulus
Yoakum
Benjamin F. Berkeley
J. D. Jackson
Henry
Eeche Saworth
Partment
Faculte
Moreloot
L. Kokernot, Jr
Bration
Teilexe
Kokernot
Lbrary
Lbrarian
Alpine Hosts Health Official For Public Address
Dr J C Anderson state health official is in Alpine this week to speak to summer students at Sul Ross College this morning. Representatives of the PTA and local groups planned to attend. A dinner at Haley Ranch below Alpine last night hosted by Dr J B Wright was among the courtesies extended to the visitor.
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J.C. Anderson
Alpine
Suloss College
Parent-Teacher Association
Haley Ranch
J.B. Wright
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Grand Canyon OF Rio
San Francisco
Washington
Robert Kokernot
Santone Hospital
ELECT
Eve
U.S
Border Way
New Mexico
Vaqueros
EW Cafe
Fifth Street
Blanchers
GOV
ACE
Davis-Valerentine
Sawtooth
Texas Range
Kokernot Park
Board of Health Officer
Ftor
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