Dallas Motorcade Aims At Mexican Border Highway Boost
Delegates from towns between El Paso and San Antonio gathered in Del Rio to back a $4,000 advertising campaign for the Mexican Border Highway. Plans include $1,500 for folders, $800 for six 60 foot signs, and $700 for road promotion. Alpine will host the next meeting on August 30 with Hal Hamilton presiding and H Wren as secretary manager.
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el Paso
San Antonio
del Rio
A. F. Robinson
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Porter Whaley
San
Beckly Antonio
D. A. Breeden
Ht. Ray
Uvalde
Alpine
Hal Hamilton
Furlong
Associa
Hon
H. Wren
Chamber of Commerce
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Highway Department
Alfred Creigh
Sanderson
John Stovall
Nderson
W. A. Yarbro
Valentine
A. Breeden
Artie Mae Sandifer Weds Hodges Schroeder in Alpine
Artie Mae Sandifer, daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Sandifer of Alpine, married Hodges Schroeder of Mason on Sunday morning July 21 at the Sandifer home. The groom, son of F H Schroeder of Mason, attended State University and works with his father. The ceremony featured a ring rite with Rev Davis officiating and is noted for lavish decorations of sweet peas gladiolus and greenery.
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A. B. Sandifer
Artie Mae
Hodges Schroeder
Mason
Alpine
Sul Ross College
The
State University
March
Leo Howell
Davis
Annie Kate Sandifer
Brewster County Cactus Sent to Mrs Hoover
Mr Monroe of the U S Geological Survey collected Brewster county cactus specimens from Caldwell Electric and Curio shop and mailed them to Mrs Herbert Hoover in Washington D C. Both are members of a scientific society at Leland Stanford California and share interest in the plant. Brewster county reportedly has a wide variety of cactus.
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Monroe
U.S. Geological Survey
Brewster County
Caldwell Electric and Curio Shop
Herbert Hoover
Washington, D.C
Hoover
Leland Stanford
California
New Copper Circuit To Be Ready Aug 1 At Alpine
Work on the copper long distance line from Alpine to Fort Stockton advances toward completion by early August. Southwestern Bell builds four wires forming two circuits along the Orient right of way, with plans to extend to Presidio for international use. The Alpine system will gain a modern long distance link, improving service for local patrons and enhancing regional connectivity.
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Alpine Direct
Fort Stockton
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Hovey
Orient
Stockton
Alpine
Alpini
Presidio
Mexico
Marfa
Fort Davis
Pecos
Alpine Telephone Company
Boys Leave to Attend C M T Camp at El Paso
Alpine youths continue to favor Citizens Military Training camps with about two squads leaving Tuesday for Fort Bliss El Paso. Among them are three veterans and one who has attended twice before, while the newer group will join the rookie squad. The program draws boys eager to participate and learn through military training.
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el Paso
Fort Bliss
New Concrete Bridge Ready To Use August Fifth
Alpine workers finish a concrete edge on the new two way bridge on East Street at Avenue B replacing an old steel one. E B Byers says traffic will start after August fifth seasoning of concrete. City crews are widening the south bank to protect the bridge and control flood waters. Austin Bridge Company of Dallas holds the $13,500 contract.
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Alpine
Avenue B
E. B. Byers
Nee
Austin Bridge Company of
Dallas
Ity
Start Laying Asphalt August First In Alpine Block Paving
Work on the 60 block paving program proceeds with asphalt laying expected about August 1. Caliche base and one inch rock asphalt topping will be used on eight inch compact caliche, with curbing. J D Hadlock says west side paving to finish first from east of the creek. Concrete dip across the creek at Holland Avenue and Ninth Street begins today to improve traffic flow. a stray note mentions a female dancer with visible means of support.
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J.D. Hadlock
Phelpset
Holland Avenue
Aveue B
Avenue C
Avenue E
Holland Avenues
Ninth Street
Alpine
West Alpine
West Alpine to Dedicate New High School Building Soon
The West Alpine high school project nears completion with carpentry, tile, electrical, and concrete work finishing this week. Final painting and site cleanup precede a dedicatory service planned for early September, with furniture installation expected by mid August. Alpine anticipates this asset as a town pride.
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West Alpine
Tyler
Alpine
Graves Cups Tourney Cup Wins Close Golf Showdown
Sul Ross College star B C Graves captured the fourth annual golf tournament cup after a hard fought finish with K Stretton of El Paso. Graves sank a long putt on the 18th green to seal victory, with A Gilley of Alpine third and Immie Keefer also from Alpine close behind. Visitors Roy Griffith of Marfa earned the hooky prize with 189, while Graves totaled 141 for 26 holes. Players hailed from El Paso Del Rio Fort Worth Sierra Blanca Fort Stockton Marfa and Alpine as rain fell but rounds continued. The local golf jubilee drew praise for sportsmanship and was aided by sponsor Jin Pino.
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B.C. Graves
Sul Ross Colexe
K. Stretton
el Paso
Graves
el Pawan
A. Gilley
Alpine
Immie Keefer
Alpine Oarth
Roy ‘Riftith
Marfa
Hol Sedial
Stretter
Gilley
Keete
del Rio
Fort Worth
Sierra Blanca
Fort Stockton
Ml ‘Elpate
Ocal
el Yaioan
Isa
Isa Were the Stir ‘Or Much Comment and the Local Golf Jub
Mit Oan
Hhe Playe
Was
Jinpino
Paisano Visitors Welcomed at Alpine Camp
Alpine officials greet daily Paisano Baptist Assembly visitors at the camp rounds. The city expresses thanks to the assembly for its work and hopes the meeting will be the best yet, inviting requests to improve their stay.
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Alpine
Paisano Baptist Assembly
Burglars Loot Howell's Inc for Cash and Guns
Early morning burglars entered Howell's hardware store and rifled the cash register. They took nearly 150 dollars in cash and used flashlights. Night Watchman Harrison detected the entry after the doors were tested, triggering the alarm. No clues yet on the thieves' identities as investigators pursue multiple leads.
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Howell’s Inc
Howell's, Inc
Harrison
El Paso Water Polo Team Ready for Alpine Contests
Washington Park water polo team from El Paso arrived in Alpine on Monday to compete in swimming and diving events at Li land state meet. They announced they will be prepared to face El Paso rivals within four weeks.
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Washington Park
el Paso
Alpine
Big City Party Hosts Highway Officials and Prominent Figures
Dallas July 20 A motorcade tour led by the highway commission will include the state highway chairman and other prominent figures. The route from Dallas to Presidio will highlight the Southwest Highway project linking with Mexican routes and promote extending US Highway 67. A dinner and meeting at Alpine follow Fort Stockton stop with cross border escort to Ojinaga.
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Dallas
Rio Grande
Davis Mountains
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Presidio
Topolobamipos
Mexico
Texas
San Blas
Ted
State Highway’ Commission
Anitene
Fort
A. M. Baum
Pree Hale Chamber
Is Organizati
Ons
Midhway
Orient Railroad
Alpine
Chihuahua
San Angelo
Ars
Sade
Eauto- Insignia
RA ‘Thompson
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
State Highway Enginter
Gibb Gilchrist
United States
Wanted prettiest views for illustrated folder
The Chamber of Commerce seeks the prettiest views for an illustrated folder. Families are urged to submit photos to Mr Robinson, with a request to lend especially fine shots for engraving, and to act quickly as desk folders are needed soon.
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Chamber of Commerce
Paisano Assembly Opens Today in Texas Campground Revival
The ninth annual Paisano Assembly opens today with leaders and campers arriving from Texas and nearby states. Clergy including J. H. Gates of San Antonio and Dr. George Truett will preach, while gospel singing is led by Robert Jolly of Houston. Officials expect the encampment to be the greatest in its history as improved grounds offer better amenities for campers and cabin owners.
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Paisano Tapttat Assembly
Ut Paisano
Crawford
Mitch Claude Easterling
del Rio
Rogers
Monahans
H. Fe Kokers Rot
Herbert Kokernot
J. H. Gates
San Antonio
George Truett
J.B. Tidwell
Great Bible Expositor
Robert Jolly
Houston
Sam Means
Plano
Texas
South
Ain
Alpin
Geo. Brown
Midland
Casey
Kindergarden
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Artie Mae Sandifer
Mason, Tex
Brewster Cactus
M. T. Camp
Caliche
College Hill
Graves Cups
Commerce
HIWAY
BIG City
Holland Hotel
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