Fort Davis Region Shines in My Home Town Contest
Martha Bloys of Fort Davis placed fifth in the My Home Town contest finals sponsored by the West Texas chamber of commerce. Her oration praised Fort Davis as a mile high town with 325 days of sun, its forts, observatory, Indian Village, apple production, and rich cowboy heritage, calling the area a focal point for the Trans-Pecos centennial celebration in 1996.
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Fort Davis
Martha Bloys
West Texas Chambers of Commerce
Avalanche
Texas
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Great
Rockies
War Department
Washington
Davis Mountains
McDonald Observatory
Inian Village
Pecos
Gkillman Grove
Old Fort
Trans-Pecos
Jett Davis County
Sumer
Limpis Hotel
Bex
July 4 celebration planned in Alpine by local groups
A meeting of Alpine civic groups organized to stage a traditional July 4 event on the courthouse lawn for Brewster County residents. Activities include contests, a basket supper, musical by Alpine high school band, and shade and rest facilities for guests.
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Louise Berkeley
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Lions Club
The
American Legion
City of
Alpine
Brewster County
Alpine High School
Firemen Tighten Rules and Drills for Alpine Volunteer Unit
The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department, organized May 22, will enforce a curb rule under a city ordinance. Drivers must pull to the curb when alarms sound or face heavy fines. volunteers will be stationed at district corners with red flags. The unit, now 30 members, will hold two hour drills biweekly and be paid for drills and fires. A state volunteer fire congress delegate will attend El Paso next week, with a local rep likely at a college safety school. The department is self supporting and plans a firemen’s ball to raise funds. Discovery of a gasoline extraction process from cotton seed was announced, noting a tax idea to aid motorists. Port Davis is praised as a healthful retreat of sunshine and light.
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Busess
Alpine Volunteer Department
T. A. Beard
Frank McCollum
J.C. Cooley
Walter Garnett
Murphy Johnson
van Binion
Burwell Harrison
el Paso
A. & M.college
Evanation
Pioneer of Brewster County Passes Away at Marathon
Marathon May 28 Delayed Mr Hubert J Wigzell born in Oxford England July 00 died May 26 after a period of ill health He was a pioneer in the area and described as an honest law abiding citizen Relatives include sister Doris McClary Ranger Texas brothers Malcolm Wignall Deming NM Nick Wigell Imona nieces Beatrice Laughter Ozona Velma Kimball Marathon nephews Drennon Slaughter Onna Lannie Donnie Gene Delbert Parker Marathon Mineral services were conducted from his home Sunday afternoon by Rev Witter Pallbearers were Newt Bartatecks Tom Shackelford Od noberta Bi Bardwell and BJ Bourland a
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Hubert J. Wigzell
Oxford
England
Bat
Hubert
Slater
Doris McClary
Ranger
Texas
Bother
Malcolm Wignall
Demfog
Nick Wigell
I Mona
Beatrice Laughter
Ozona
Velma
Kimball
Marathon
Drennon Slaughter
Onna
Lannie
Donnie
Gene
Delbert Parker
Rev. Witter
Newt — |Bartatecks
Tom ‘Shackleford
Odenoberta
Bi ‘Bardwell
BJ. Bourland A
Relief cut to hit Brewster County in June figures
Austin announced drastic reductions in Texas relief quotas. Brewster County faces an over fifty percent drop in work relief and no increase in direct relief for June. Notices warned relief clients of reduced budgets, likely closing county projects including the Mexican schoolhouse construction.
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Texas
Austin
Brewster County
Smith
de Marte
Tuesay
Drilling Resumed At Two Tests In This Section
Drilling has been resumed at two tests in this section after a week-long pause. Progress is reported at Green Valley Alpine area with depths around 1380 feet, despite a broken cable delaying operations. Work is expected to continue as crews address the equipment issue.
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Wwe
Banta
H. Storey
Green Valley
Alps
Dodoon-Menna
Ieee
Jenin
Hove
Pioneer Couple Hosts Gathering Near Marfa Ranch
Mr and Mrs Mead Wilson welcomed pioneers of the region at their ranch below Marfa. Attendees included Mrs Ella Chastain Mrs Mary Garett and Mrs Walter Garett. William Shepherd has served as bell ringer for a Streatham church in England for over sixty years.
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Mead Wilson
Marfa
Ella Chastain
Mary Garett
Walter Garett
William Shepherd
Streatham
Eng
Golfers To Meet Here This Month
Invitations have been sent to golfers for the tenth annual tournament to be played on the local course June 22 and 23. The three hole match slay event awards trophies for medalist runner up winner and consolation in championship second flights, with trophies on display at Mel Tattis on lath street. The course is being prepared for the meet and leading players are expected, according to C. Williams in charge.
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Dhe
Mel Tattis
Lath Street
C. Willams
River Shooting Report Reaches Alpine in Terlingua Area
Meagre reports say a river rancher named Del Dodson shot a Mexican man named Garets in the Terlingua river country. Details were scarce as of yesterday. sheriffs department had not received a full account.
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Alpine
Terlingua
Sheriff's Department
Doon
del Dodson
Garets
More Rain Falls in Big Bend Area
Widespread showers persist across the Big Bend Davis mountains region with six locales remaining dry north and south of Aldine. A major rain last Friday flooded the Hovey draw and Santa Fe tracks, submerging sections and filling long dry tanks. J F Nichols reports 2½ inches at his Glass mountains ranch as rains reach northwest areas, while a north front Tuesday spurred moisture through the Glass mountains, filling tanks and soaking previously dry spots.
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Bead- Davis Mountains
al- Dine
Allen
Hovey
Were
Santa Fe
Bis ‘Lovey Draw
Glass Mountains
J. F. Nichols
Big Bend
Fort Davis
Glass Mountain
H. L. Kokernot
P. Kimt
Eugene Parr
Fort D. A. Russell to be re garrisoned with Heavy Field Artillery
Washington reports Fort D. A. Russell at Marfa will be re garrisoned with Heavy Field Artillery after September 1 1925. Regimental HQ and two batteries plus eight 188 mm howitzers are planned with 19 officers and 818 enlisted in the artillery contingent and a total post strength of 22 officers and 872 enlisted including hospital and support detachments.
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Fort D. A Russel
Feld
Marta
Signal Service
Quartermaster Corps
Port D. A. Rue
Sel
Amendments to Be Voted On Aug 24
Voters will decide on multiple proposed amendments including allowing temporary insanity commitments by county courts with jury trials, replacing the fee system for officer pay with salaries in small counties, and enabling old age pensions up to 15 monthly. Also aims to empower the legislature to permit constitutional amendments by special sessions and to repeal statewide prohibition with local option.
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Amaller Counties
May Vehicle Registrations Total 21 In Town Month
Tax records show 21 new motor vehicles and trucks registered in May, bringing the year’s total to 93. Last month saw 8 licenses issued locally, with several Alpine residents listed among recent registrations and a few marathon area entries. A stray note mentions Elizabeth Martin of Chicago and a stray remark about a natural bridge.
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Pat Read
Alpine
Ford Coach
M. Decie
Plymouth
Sul Ross college opens summer term with rising enrollment
Between 700 and 1000 students registered for the 16th annual Sul Ross college summer session opened this week in Alpine. Many lodging requests were unmet as housing remains tight. The article notes faculty additions, broader regional turnout from Texas and other states, and a varied recreational program led by Dr. H W Morelock. Educational tours to Chihuahua City Mexico, McDonald Observatory, Skyline Drive near Pt Davis, and the Big Bend area will be offered, allowing teachers and students to explore the West Texas scenery this summer.
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Sul Res College
Texas
Sul Ross College
H. W. Morelock
Alpine
Chief Mone
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Eave Alpine
Chihuahua
Santa Fe
McDonald Observatory
Skyline Drive
More Floodlights Installed for Alpine Softball Park
Three more 500 watt flood lights ordered for the Alpine softball park north of Magnolia Service Station No 969. Night games will start at eight o clock each evening once installation is complete. Nine large floodlights have been set up but do not furnish sufficient light for night play. No admission charge to fans.
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Ball Park
Magnolia
Local Girl Struck By Auto Escapes Serious Injury
Little Jacqueline Clark granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Emmett Strown narrowly avoids serious harm after being struck by an automobile driven by B Griggs a local tireing salesman on East Holland near the Strown fuel yard Monday morning. Witnesses say the incident was unavoidable and she suffered only minor scratches and bruises.
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Jacqueline Clark
Emmett Strown
East Holland
Strown
B. Griggs
Nationally Known Marksman at Alpine Next Week
Topperwein, a nationally known marksman, will demonstrate plain and fancy sharpsmanship near the Toronto station on the old Mage frond at three o clock p.m. He is invited by Winchester to appear, using their arms. The Alpine Lumber Company will host a stereom event, with spectators welcome if a share is raised to cover costs.
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Topperwein
Thureday
Toronto
Winchester Arma
Alpine Lumber Company
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