Marathon Couple Die In Crash
Marathon Texas mourns as Reverend D Lambert and his wife die in a wet pavement collision near Austin. Myrtle Ball, returning from Mary Hardin Baylor, also dies. Lambert survives with serious injuries. Myrtle Ball had graduated from Marathon High School and studied at Sul Ross and Belton. Funeral for Myrtle Ball held Tuesday. she rests in Marathon Cemetery. Surviving family includes her parents and two brothers Carl and Stephen.
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A. C. Spalding
Marathon
Austin
D. Lambert
Sam
Elizabeth
Phoenix
Ariz
Scheel
Myrtle Ball
Marahthon High School
Sul Ross College
Mary Hardin School
Belton
Joiner
Baptist Church
Marsthon
Myrtle
Carl
Stephen
C. G. Matthews
Temple
Virginia Lambert
Razor Blade Collector Mentioned by Fr Davis
Fr Davis notes interest in old razor blades and the public dialogue around them. The scribe recalls L. B. Cooper, a rasor bred man, as a figure connected to the topic and old blade discussions.
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Fr. Davis Scribe
Alpine Campaign Targets Reckless Driving by Citizens
Editorial urges all Alpine residents to back the city commission in a campaign to curb fast driving. After weeks of checks an editor claims 99 percent of locals drive recklessly, including warned adults and seasoned citizens.
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Alpine
College Hill
City Commission
Baptist Revival To Start Sunday
A two week series of meetings begins Sunday at the First Baptist church led by Rev. M. M. J. Fulmer with music directed by Rev. Rush McDonald of Memphis Tennessee. Services will be at 8 30 each evening and the invitation is open to all.
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First Baptist Church
M. M.J. Fulmer
Rush McDonald
Memphis
Tennessee
Fulmer
Burfen Sparks
N ‘Church
McDonald
Jackson
Calvary Baptist
WNBR
Pioneer Resident of Brewster Dies
J. J. Dawson 71, longtime Brewster County resident and early cinnabar ore pioneer, died in Pecos. Funeral held Monday with Rev. Fr. Jedlows II officiating. burial in Bim Grove cemetery. Dawson worked in ranching, mining in Terlingua and Arizona, and later with Theos Mining Co. after an accident during prospecting left him unwell.
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J. J
Jack) Dawson
Pecos
John J. Jedlows II
Catholic Church
Bim Grove
Brewster County
Arizona
Dawson
Chisos Mining Company
Old GA Outfit
Lenhime-Dewees Mining Co
Glass-bottomed planes eyed for Big Bend sightseers
In a discussion on Big Bend National Park tourism, plans for glass-bottomed air buses were floated. Proposals include slow cruising planes and designated landing fields to enable geological studies, with Mr. Skaggs arguing that sightseers should view the mountain country from elevated locations. He also noted dams could generate electricity and regulate river flow for greater service.
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Skaggs
Park fate in hands of Allred governor
The governor has 20 days from adjournment to veto the park land bill, not 10 as previously reported. The measure, approved May 17 by a two to one vote for $190,000 to buy lands in the park area, had Senate passage on April 27 by 18 to 10. Austin visitors report heavy telegrams and appeals to sign.
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Senate
Austin
Air Mail Route Being Considered by Border Chambers
DEL RIO May 31. Del Rio Chamber of Commerce directors discussed an air mail route between San Antonio and El Paso via Uvalde Del Rio Alpine and Marta. The organization voted to join other chambers in efforts to obtain the Border Route to improve east west air mail service and passenger travel.
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del Rio
San Antonio
el Paso
Uvalde
Alpine
Marta
del Rio Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Mayor imposes strict traffic rules to curb speeding
Alpine tightens traffic rules after a long period of patience. Mayor L B Starns announced a firmer approach to stop reckless driving, citing the life and property of citizens as paramount. Campbell, the former city fire truck driver, becomes full time traffic officer effective June 1, with duties to stop violators, record names, and report offenses, including a planned motorcycle unit.
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Alpine
L. B. Starns
Starns
Citi‘nens
Camppell
Ross Miller
Campbell
Poinn
Summer term of Sul Ross starts with strong attendance
Registration for Sul Ross College summer section began yesterday and officials report good turnout. Students arrived in force from last week and housing, especially furnished apartments, is filling quickly. Registration continues today as classes start tomorrow with many expected over the weekend. Additional instructors have been hired to handle a projected enrollment more than double the usual term.
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Sul Rows College
Drilling Resume at Dodson Means Test Near Alpine
Drilling was resumed last weekend at the Dodson Means test northeast of Alpine after a several week shutdown. Water was reportedly shut off, allowing drilling to proceed without interruption. Midweek depth was 4122 feet. The G H Storey test at Green Valley north of Alpine was shut down awaiting equipment. The Smith Hess test on the Deel ranch near Marathon is reaming at 985 feet as casing planning continues. Continued activity in acreage and royalties was noted in both Dodson Means and Storey areas. A prior food show of oil was reported at Storey.
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Alpine
G. H. Storey
Green Valley
Smith-Hess
Deel Ranch
Marathon
Dodson-Means
Storey
Poppy Sale Saturday Raises Funds for Veterans
Memorial poppy sales conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary raised 37.30 to date with Marathon reports pending. Mary Elen Gard and Mary Lou Herron won prizes for selling the most poppies. Proceeds benefit disabled veterans.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Marathon
Mary Elen Gard
Mary Lou Herron
Bill Winter to Operate Alpine Cleaning Plant
Bill Winter, formerly a Comstock teacher, has returned to Alpine to take over Winter Cleaners. The business was started recently by his brother Ward, who came from Fort Stockton where he ran a similar operation for years. Mr and Mrs Ward Winter will return to Fort Stockton to open another cleaning establishment.
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Bill Winter
Comstock
Alpine
Winter Cleaners
Ward
Fort Stockton
Ward Winter
Trans Pecos covered by fine rains this past week
The Trans Pecos region, including Culberson and Brewster counties, reports beneficial rains from Alpine to Van Horn. Heavy downpours disrupted Santa Fe rail traffic, caused washouts on highways, and brought the heaviest rain in decades near Alpine and the YF L. Clark ranch.
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Trans-Pecos
Culberson County
van Horn Advocate
West Texas
Roy Burnett
Burnett
Burk Burnett
Oll Fame
W. A. Miers
Sonora
Hovey
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Limpla Canyon
Davis ‘Mountains
Here
Marfa
van Ham
YF. L. Clark
Sul ' Bows College
Grand Canyon of Rio Grande navigated by Marfa Alpine party
A six member group from Marfa and Alpine navigated the Grand Canyon of the Rio Grande last week, launching at Light of the Desert and exiting six hours later at the canyon mouth. They avoided a difficult portage, using light homemade woollen boats to drift through rapids. The group included Rev Milton F Hill, Sheriff Joe Bunton, Dunley Harper, John Harper, Prof Edwards, and Chas Livingston.
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Grand Canyon OF
Rio Grande
Grand Canyon
Bedford
Dr. Webb
Milton F Hill
Joe Bunton
Dunley Harper
John Harper
Prof
Edwards
Marfa
Chas
Liv ‘Nngston
Alpine
Bloys Camp Meeting Set For June 13 at Fort Davis
The Bloys Camp Meeting will be held on Sunday June 13 at Fort Davis. Rev R L Irving announces a basket dinner at eleven o’clock after preaching and Sunday school. An afternoon association meeting will handle business and August week plans. Public attendance is invited.
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Fort Davis
Bloys
R. L. Irving
D. D
Dr Mathews Earns Degree At University Of Michigan
Dr Frank P Mathews head of teleco experiment station returned Sunday from a Colorado vacation where he visited relatives. His mother Mrs Mary Mathews and son Harvey will remain in Colorado. While away he took his final examinations for his Ph D degree which will be awarded this spring.
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Frank P. Mathews
Teleco Experiment Station
Colorado
Mary Mathews
Harvey
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Hiway
Quien Sabe
Rasor ‘Brede
Cooper
Cty
Baptist
Brewster
Jack Dawson
Thisos Mining Co
Hig Bend Natonal Park
Allred
Santone
Sul Ross
Dodson
Monahans
Jogies
Texas
Pecos River
Baron
Bruce Duncan
Ananias Club
Big Bend
Hlm
Bruce
Holland Hotel
George Hines
Lake Charles
Daniel Boone
Jeff Davis
Limpla
Frazer
Short Canyon
Limpia Canyon
Davis Mountains
Cienaga Flat
Valentine
Limpia
Ty Green
DR. Mathews uErs
University OF Michigan
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