Paisano Encampment Session Opens With Noted Speakers
The sixteenth Paisano Baptist encampment begins with a service this evening at 5000 feet amid live oaks in a 1000-acre Texas grounds. Rev L R Millian reports new buildings and cabins, aims to attract attendees with more facilities, and notes debts are cleared. Dr George W Truett and other leaders will headline daily programs. Meals are served in the open, and a ten day fee will cover expenses. A separate fire damaged the Oasis Sandwich Shop on North Sixth Street, origin unknown, with insurance covering part of the loss.
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Paisano Baptist
L. R. Millian
el Paso
West Texas
Assembly
Millian
Texas
Central Power and Light Co
Alpine
Marfa
George W. Truett
Dallas
Roy Gaal
San Antonio
Angel
Oasis
North Sixth Street
Witt Stack
Alpine Area Receives Early Wednesday Rain and Lightning
Heavy storms swept Alpine and surrounding areas with about one inch of rainfall reported by local gauge keeper F. G. Walker. A violent electrical storm accompanied the rain, with a lightning strike damaging the Bar SI Bar sign at College Hill and hitting Jackson Field. Several electric transformers burned out in the city as rain spread across Fort Stockton Hovey s and Davis mountains region in a week of wet weather.
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Alpine
F. G. Walker
U. S
Rea
Hoveys
Fort Stockton
Fort Davie
Davis m Mountains
Fort Davis
Here
Lobo
College
Jackson Field
Savings Bond Sales Pass Half Billion
Savings of United States savings bonds have surpassed the half billion dollar mark according to Wayne C Taylor acting secretary of the treasury. Bonds became available on a monthly period from that date to year end with daily purchases near one million dollars. Average daily sales in July are about 15 percent higher than July 1995. Bonds are on sale at the local post office.
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United States Savings
Wayne C. Taylor
TRC Workers Ready to Take Applications for WPA Jobs
Following a recent agreement between the Texas Relief Commission and Works Progress Administration officials, TRC workers in each county are prepared to accept applications from those seeking employment on WPA projects. The statement counters earlier reports about readiness.
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Texas Relief Commission
Works Progress Administration
TRC
Royal Arch Masons Install New Officers
Alpine chapter No 308 Royal Arch Masons installed officers at a meeting last Thursday evening led by installing officer W G Fielder. New officers include F E Gillett high priest T F Skevington king C A Young scribe H S Smith secretary R A Whiteside treasurer R A Wade guard M H Moorman C 0 H L Littleton P J RJ RA C J C Coleman third veil F E Weyerts second veil E Nelson first veil.
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Alpine
Royal Arch Masons
F. E. Gillett
T. F. Skevington
King
C. A. Young
H. S. Smith
R. A. Whiteside
R.A. Wade
M. H. Moorman
H. L. Littleton
J. C. Coleman
F. E. Weyerts
E. Nelson
W. G. Fielder
Winfield Victor In Senate Race Sees Narrow Victory
Vote totals show Berkeley leading Winfield Victor by about 2500 in a statewide result reported from several counties. Berkeley conceded after ballot counts indicated a majority margin near two thousand five hundred.
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Winfield
Drilling Resumed At Test North of Here
Casing set to shut off water at the Dodson Means test well northeast of Alpine in Brews ter county and oiling was resumed the first of the week. About 50 feet had been reded since drilling began. Work halted when a string of casing broke but has been cleared up and new casing run. Steady progress is expected. newspapers note unemployment relief and job eligibility as basis of need. County workers will contact each town on specific dates with posted date ratios.
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Alpine
Brewster County
Jansia Lee Watkins
L. A
Louie) Watkins
el Paso
Barksdale
Watkins
Fisher Drug Store
C. G. Morrison & Co
Chapman Speaks at Monthly CC Meeting on Monday
J W Chapman secretary of the State Conservation board and assistant agricultural engineer with Texas A and M Extension Service led the regular CC meeting Monday night. Bluebonnet Study club sponsored entertainment including Wesley May solos and instruments, with Miss Irma Lee Batey at piano. Rev Buren Sparks spoke briefly and two new members were introduced. About 40 attended.
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J. W. Chapman
State Conservation Board
Extension Service of
Texas A. & M
Chamber of Commerce
Bluebonnet Study Club
Chas. Livingston
Wesley May
Karl E. Klause
Sul Ross
Centennial Expects Big Interest in Brewster County Exhibits
Interest in Brewster county Centennial displays surpasses expectations with the First National Bank exhibit drawing the most attention. Other highlighted exhibits include Pioneer dining room, J C Penney pioneer items, and local business displays. A countywide program runs Aug 10 to Aug 15 featuring a parade and fireworks.
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Brewster County
First National Bank
Alpine
Pioneer
J. C. Penney Co
Hassen Co
J. C. Penney
Central Power & Light Co
Williams & Vogt Gro
Pioneer Clothing
Forchheimer's
Model Tailors
City Drug Store
Pioneer Toys
Mab McCool
Sd Spinning, Wheel
Moyer's Haw. & Furniture
Brewster
Alpine Dru
Big Bend Park
Alpine Ltr. Co
M Syst Srocery
Milady Beauty Shop
Alpine and Rankin Candidates Lead in DA Contest
Alpine figures show Alan R. Fraser leading the district attorney race across six counties with Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio behind him in the west. In the east, Bert F. Howell of Rankin leads Pecos Upton Reagan with Earl Earp Alpine third and Harry V. Leveling, Fisher Alpine at fourth. Highway work on US 83 from 17 miles west of Uvalde to the Kinney line is planned with bids called in Austin for a $40,000 project to be started soon by the Highway Commission.
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Fraser
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Bert F. Howell
Rankin
Pecos
Upton
Reagan
Earl Earp
Alpine
Harry V
Uvalde
Howell
Kinney
Seeton
TV. Skevinutom
Elmer Taylor
AB. Sandifer
R. C. Garnett
Matt Smith
Will Cotter
Rac
Pre
Cnet
Sandifer
Garnett
Patterson
Harmonee
Turney
W. van Sickle
John Stovall
H.R. Gard
Anja Wilson
M. J. Causey
Otto Leehausen
W. G Hur
W. W. Crawford
J. W. Gillett
East
West
Fisher
Pelphrey
Nealon
Berkeley
HL. Winfield
Fort Stockton
Woods
Ferreir
Power Plant at McDonald Observatory Mount Locke
Fort Davis July 28. Two new Diesel engines, ninety-six hp and forty-eight hp, have been installed in the McDonald Observatory power house on Mount Locke to supply current for the observatory and residences with gasoline engines to cover any failure. Dr Otto Struve and staff aim to minimize interruptions to avoid halting the telescope during critical moments. The plant is described as near stop-proof, with space for five cars and cork-lined domes and ceilings for soundproofing. Thirty-five workers are on site. construction includes offices, living quarters, library, and soundproofing measures.
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Sy Barry
Avalanche
Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Ihey
Otto Struve
Observatory
Theodor Immesa
Texas
Harvey Shantz
Celerland
Record vote cast in primary election here last Saturday
The county held a lively primary with a record vote. Results show Allred leading for governor, Sheppard top in county, and several incumbents advancing. Precincts reported wide margins with tight contests in treasurer and commissioners races. Interment details for Mrs. Jansia Lee Watkins noted, and family updates included.
Well Known Piano Tuner Dies by Own Action in Wolfforth
B Patty a 51 year old West Texas piano tuner was found dead at his brother W E Patty's Wolfforth home. The body showed a gunshot wound through the roof of the mouth with a 22 caliber pistol beside him. He formerly lived in San Angelo and was unmarried.
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B. Patty
W. E. Patty
Wolfforth
Patty
San Angelo
Alpine
City's East Well To Be Given Test
The city will test its No 4 well on South Main after a larger pump failed to perform. City Secretary Moo San said the pump will be moved to the well near town on U S Highway 90 for testing. no test has yet been made of the deeper feast well at 244 feet. If flow holds, the pump remains there, as rain yesterday eased demand and the water supply holds up.
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Moosan
U. S. High
Kenny
Penney Assistant Manager Leaves Alpine Store
A. M. Henry, assistant manager of the J. C. Penney Co. store, departed for Abilene to join his brother-in-law Le H. Harvey in a new venture. Henry came to Alpine at the store’s opening in July 1934 and has been a popular figure during his tenure here.
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A. M. Henry
J. C. Penney Co
Abilene
le H. Harvey
Henry
Penney
Alpine
The
Penney Co
Abi
New Baptist Church Organized at Fort Hancock
A new Baptist church was organized at Fort Hancock after a two week revival led by Rev. J A Kidd district missionary. Fifteen charter members joined and six were baptized in the Rio Grande Sunday afternoon. Plans are under way to build a church at the site.
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Ft. Hancock
J. A. Kidd
Rio Grande
Rav. Kidd
Granada Theatre to Award $75 Money Style Prize Next Week
The Granada theatre will host a Money style award of $75 next Tuesday night. Evelyn Sudrock’s name was drawn this week for a $50 prize but she did not attend to claim it.
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Granada Theatre
Evelyn Sudrock
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Caiedieniceme
Apne
Avery County
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Coca
Pasraly
Areca
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Centennial
A. & M. College
Rotary Club
Brewster Presidio
Alan R. Fraser
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