Proposals for Expanded Tourist Facilities at Highlands
H J Cottle, Sul Ross faculty member, urged the chamber of commerce to improve visitor services around the Highlands. He called for an information bureau with road and points of interest data, advertising literature, hospitable treatment, bus lines to attractions, and greater development of tourist camps and resorts to boost tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Cottle
Sul
Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Cottle
Hewes
Mr. Cottle
Baptist Revival To Begin June 17
A revival meeting will begin at the Baptist church on Sunday June 17 announced by Rev Buren Sparks pastor Rev J Frank Weedon of Washington Street Baptist Greenville Texas will preach He is described as a young Southern preacher whose sermons stress the Old Book and prayer attendance urged for the public and singers invited to join the big choir for a real old fashioned revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Buren Sparks
J. Frank Weedon
Washington Street Baptist Church
Greenville
Texas
Sparks
the Baptists
Frank Weedon
South
City Board of Equalization Reviews Alpine Tax Values
A board of equalization, consisting of E. E. Townsend Otis Turner and W. F. Caldwell, conducts sessions this week to review city property valuations in Alpine. City Secretary W. A. Daugherty assists, with a report expected by week’s end.
Stolen car recovered by Travis County sheriff
A Star roadster stolen from Speedy Tax Service last Monday was recovered by the Travis County sheriff on Wednesday. Local officers credit quick action for the speedy return of the automobile and indicate the case is closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis County
Speedy Tax Service
Travis County Sherift
Sheriff's Office
Torao
Presbyterian church services and Sunday school schedule
The notice lists church activities including Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. and public worship at 11 15 a.m. The Men's Bible class meets at the Mojave Theatre at 9 45 a.m. Boys and girls meetings are also noted. W E Caldwell Superintendent and David J Murray Miateter are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mojave Theatre
H. W. Morelock
Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup Committees Announced
Committee chairmen for the annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup set for July 4 and 5 were announced at the chamber of commerce luncheon. General chairman J. D. Jackson. Barbecue M. Benson. Dance W. F. Hudman. Finance W. H. Terry. Sports Bob Coffey and Anja Wilson. Publicity Mrs. W. B. Hamilton. Table Leo Howell. rare Benjamin F. Berke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers and Cowboys
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Jackn
M. Benson
W. F. Hudman
W. H. Terry
Bob Coffey
Anja Wilson
W. B. Hamilton
B. Moody
Leo Howell
Benjamin F. Berke
EMINENT ENTOMOLOGIST PUTS THE HIGHLANDS ON BUG MAP
Fort Davis May 29. Entomologist C C Poling and his family boost the Davis Mountain and Big Bend region into national focus by supplying rare butterfly and moth specimens to universities and museums. Poling ships globally, with many varieties named for him. Mrs Poling aids in field work, nets and cyanide bottles at night draw winged insects to lights. The Polings travel California Arizona New Mexico Suney Hen Alpine, broadening regional science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Davis Mountain
Big Bend
C. C. Poling
America
Mrs. Poling
Buck
Poling
Mr. Pol- 1
New Mexico
Mr. Poling
Tad
Weiter
Davis
Texas
Alpine
Pole
Pol Ing
California
Arizona
Suney Hen
Polings
University of Tiiioln
Attractive Book Depicts Big Bend And Davis Mountain Country
A new rotogravure booklet titled The Big Bend and Davis Mountain Country arrives from New York lithographers. Edited by Mrs. C L Shipman with committees across Alpine Marta Fort Davis Fort Stockton Marathon and Presidio the work displays about 50 scenic pictures and a Fort Davis 1885 cover image. Meant to be shared at the national convention of women’s clubs in San Antonio, the edition prints 2500 copies with many distributed to local stores and donors from chambers of commerce. The booklet blends beauty with regional history and aims to raise funds for printing costs.
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Barry Scaree
Ort Davis
Big Bend
Davis Mountain Country
New York
Davis Mountain Federation of Women's Clubs
C.L. Shipman
Marta
Alpine
Fort Day Fort Stockton
Marathon
Presido
Old Fort Davis
Secion
San Antonio
Shipman
Only Two Tests Being Worked Now in Brewster County
Drilling activity in Brewster County narrows to two sites. Kimball test at Titley station near Alpine shows casing set and a new rig active around 1800 feet after day and night drilling. Jackson & Harmon No 2 remains closed. Cowden & Cole Jackson & Harmon No 2 in Glass Mountains drilled to 605 feet as of Wednesday. No other tests underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Wunty
J.M. Hickey
Kimball
Titley Station
Alpine
Jackson & Harmon
Cowden & Cole
Glass Mountains
Cowden
C. Ry
Sul Ross College Holds Packed Baccalaureate and Commencement
The Sul Ross State Teachers College auditorium was filled as Rev. B C Wood of San Angelo delivered the baccalaureate speech to graduates, assisted by Revs. Murray and Williams. Col C C Aleshire gave the commencement address, diplomas were awarded by President Morelock, and Dr Floyd Poe will cover the college commencement that evening with the Men’s Glee Club and orchestra performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Wood
San Angelo
Sul Ross
Camp Marfa
H.W. Morelock
Floyd Poe
EL Paso
Dining Room at Mitre Peak Park to Open Sunday
The dining room at Mitre Peaks Park will open Sunday with Mrs W R Pearce in charge. A former Alpine resident, she and her husband once ran the St Charles hotel in town.
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Mitre Peak Park
Mitre Peas Park
W. R. Pearce
Same
Alpine
Crawford Opens Ranch Resort for Summer Season
Crawford’s ranch resort 12 miles below Alpine opens for summer with strong reservations. Pete reports Houston and Fort Worth guests among early bookings, two more rooms added, now 60 guests max. Expectation of a full house through July and August, season ends in September.
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Rancho Valle la Cienega
Crawford
Ranch
Alpine
Pete
Houston
Fort Worth
Delco Dealers Install Two More Frigidaire Plants
Cromwell and Mileu represent local Delco interests reporting the sale of two new Frigidaire units. The plants were recently installed, one at Turney Hospital and one at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ford Jack and Kila Wilson, with the family visiting from Ft Worth to spend the summer with grandparents Mrs. Jim P. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DELCO
Cromwell & Mileurepre Local Delcoentatives
Turney Hospital
Ford Jack
Kila Wilson
Ft. Worth
Jim P. Wilson
Senator Berkeley Wearing Galluses In Reelection Push
Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley returns from the state Democratic convention in Be nt wearing bright galluses with a belt for added support. He faces no announced opponent yet remains cautious, insisting the fashion carries no political significance and won’t affect his race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Outlook Bright For Sul Ross State Teachers College
H W Morelock president returns from Texas trip noting strong support for Sul Ross State Teachers College. He cites rising inquiries and expected student growth, urging Alpine residents to welcome and house visitors. The college plans summer housing to accommodate many students and notes Texas investors have funded student housing, signaling broader interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State Teachers College
H.W. Morelock
Regents of the State Exes of Texas
Alpine
Morelock
al ‘Pine
Sul Ross
Texas
Moretock
Future
Davis Visits Alpine as District Attorney Candidate
W M Davis of McCamey, candidate for district attorney of the district, visited Alpine this week. He is the county attorney of Upton County and the sole announced candidate for the office. Davis conducts a district wide house to house canvass, with unconfirmed reports that Joe G Montague may resign to return to private practice.
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W. M. Davis
McCamey
Alpine
Davis
Upton County
Joe G. Montague
Monta Ue
Officers Pinch 17 In Crap Game Raid
Seventeen Mexicans mostly teens were nabbed in a Saturday night raid by Sherif Gourley and Deputy Ross Miller during an inter esting crap game. After a stay in the county bastille they were released with a warning that the next time it would be no 40 easy. Mr and Mrs Byron Yates and their baby of San Antonio visited his parents here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Gourley
Ross Miller
Bastille
Byron Yates
San Antonio
H. Yates
Memorial Day Service in Alpine Impresses Crowd
One of the most impressive Memorial Day services in Alpine was held after a parade from the courthouse to the cemetery. Col John Perkins led the march with a firing squad of Boy Scouts, veterans of Civil War units, and a flower committee assisted by Mrs Charles Livingston. The service included songs, invocations by Rev. R F Davis, talks by Rev. Leon Willis, Col John Perkins, and H E Allen, and ended with a benediction by Rev. David J Murray.
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Alpine
O'Clock
Pam
Col
Joh Perkins
Fof
J. J. H. Flower
R. F. Davis
Leon Willis
John Perkins
H. E. Allen
T Cout
Ireterans
Jess Hill
Carl Thain
Charles Livingston
Comet Soctabler
David J. Murray
Sponsors Chosen for West Texas Chamber Meet
Miss Melburne Glass of Sterling City College and Miss Alpine have been named sponsors for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce meet at Pt. m June 18, 1920. Glass, a Sul Ross College sophomore, is prominent socially and academically with near straight A averages. Alpine is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Anderson and a long-time student and pianist at Sul Ross College.
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West Texas Wer of Commerce
Ptm
Melburne Glass
Sterling City College
Alpine
Glas
Sul Ross College
Aad
Ughter
W. E. Anderson
Ity
Sul Hoss College
West
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W. E. Caldwell
Miateter
Peee Wees Old Settlers
France
Italy
D.M. F
Berkeley
Mickie
Ponce
Kim
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