Sul Ross enrollment breaks former summer record at Alpine
Sul Ross College reports record registration over the second day of summer terms with expectations total enrollment could exceed 700. College officials urge Alpine residents to help house students, noting applications for 140 cottages and plans for tent housing to accommodate rising attendance. Visitors from multiple states arrive as traffic to Alpine increases and the town prepares for a busy summer school season.
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Sul Ross College
Alpine
H. W. More- Teck
el Paso
Toe Gulf
Alpine Masonic Lodge to Elect Officers on June 21
Alpine Masonic lodge holds its stated communication on June 21 to elect officers for the new Masonic year. Worshipful Master J. M. Pouncey urges a large attendance as the year has seen steady growth through new members and affiliations. All members within visiting distance are notified to attend the important meeting.
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Alpine
Art Center in Davis Mountains Favored by Meeting
Fort Davis reporter Mia W. Miller relays a San Antonio biennial Women's Clubs report praising a proposed Texas State Park Art Center in the Davis Mountains Fort Davis. The minutes note a highway survey for a 75 mile scenic drive and local donor interest to provide park sites. the initiative passed unanimously with strong support from club members and local citizens.
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Fort Davis
Federated Women’s Club
San Antonio
Mia
Miller
Davis Mountain
Julia D. Owen
Navasota
State Park
Texas Federation of Music Clubs
Texas
First Baptist Church
D. E. Colp
State Park Association
State Park Board
Miss Owen
State Park System
Phoebe K. Water
Claud
Sate Park Board
W. 8. Miller
Sixth District Art Center
Sam J. Mnjors
Colorado City
C. H. Bird
Edward A. Bellis
Fort Worth
State Park Association Id
Federated Clubs
State Park Assocation
The
Highway Association
Are
Davis Mountains
Sam L. Majors
Colp
Highway Commission
Jeff Davis County
Poisoned Baits Prove Effective In Killing Coyotes
A Fort Davis rancher used about 100 fresh meat baits two weeks ago and, after one night, four to nine coyotes died. Baits cost around 1.25 dollars for the lot, and fall winter are best for poisoning due to storage. Miller notes coyotes damaged calves, baits should be set late in the evening to ensure a hungry animal consumes them.
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Joe Kingson
Fort Davis
Miller
Jeff Davis
Mr. Kingston
Highland
Brewster
Jett Davis
Presidio
Bil Jones
Perrywright
Alpine
City Planning Discussion At Alpine Chamber Luncheon
Alpine plans for growth and the annual Roundup will be discussed at a Monday chamber of commerce luncheon presided by Col John Perkins with R A McMurry assisting. West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Fort Worth and Sal Ross sponsor guests to attend will be covered, plus preparations for the Fourth of July Roundup. The program, chaired by 4 H W Morlock, includes an open discussion and a reception for visiting editors J A Wilke of the Fort Worth Press.
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Chamber of Commerce
John Perkins
R.A. McMurry
4. B. Wright
Commercial Club
Sul Ross
Alpine
West Texas
Melburn Glass
Sal Ross
Ruth Anderson
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
4. D. Jackson
J. A. Wilke
The
Fort Worth Press
Pete Crawford
Mes. Hamitto
Judge Van Sickle Announces District Attorney Bid
Judge Van Sickle of West Texas announces candidacy for district attorney of the Lord Judi cal District subject to Democratic primaries next month. He joins W M Davis as a declared candidate, with incumbent Joe G Montague not seeking reelection.
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W Sickle
Lord Judical
van Sickle
West Texas
W. M. Davis
Upton County
Joe G. Montague
Forchheimer Store to Enlarge on Holland Avenue
After remodeling Alpine Drug Store building, Forchheimer's Department store will merge adjoining east rooms, renovate interior and install new fixtures. Casner Chevrolet opens new $70,000 automobile home in El Paso. two-story Spanish architecture showroom, offices, and service space. Casner brothers own multiple automotive ventures.
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Forchheimer
Holland Avenue
Casners
el Paso
Alpine Drug Store
Holland Block
Forchheimer's
Department Store
Casner Chevrolet Company
A Gigantic Apartment Proposed in Alpine
G W Kercher of Wheeling West Virginia plans a huge apartment house on newly purchased two one-half lots in Hancock Subdivision west of the cottage. The 150 room project envisions fifty apartments to address Alpine housing shortages noted over the past years. plans are under review and the build ing could proceed as a major local investment.
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Shirley Seales
G. W. Kercher
Wheling
West Virginia
Hancock Subdivision
Hancock
Morrison
Ben Franklin Star
Kercher
San Angelo
Nts
Brewster T
Alpine
Casner Motor Company Expands in West Texas Southwest
Casner Motor Company grows from Ford dealership in Alpine to a major Chevrolet agency with Marfa Alpine Las Cruces and El Paso operations. N L Casner general manager El Paso FW Williams former Alabama resident runs department. Frank Cross Alpine area sales staff and Howard Derne star salesman drive sales of Chevrolet vehicles in Marfa Alpine and nearby markets.
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FW. Williams
Prank Cross
Alpine Boy
Casner
Volet
Howard Derne
Marfa
Alpine
al Voleta
Las Cruces
Casners
West Texas Motor Company
Ford Dealers
J.B and
N. L. Casner
Camer Brothers
8. W. and
Ros Casner
Cowan Shines in San Antonio Amateur Boxing Circuit
W D Cowan of Sul Ross Lobo fame earns praise from KE B Wilkerson of Southern Equipment who witnessed his rapid rise in Alpine and San Antonio. Cowan, hailed by sports writers as a top amateur in the Alamo City, defeated Battling Luna and Tom Hill in recent bouts, though disposing of some rivals proved challenging. He fights solely as an amateur and receives no pay.
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W.D. Cowan
Sul Ross Lobo
San Antonio
KE. B. Wilkerson
Southern
Alpine
Mr. Wilkerson
Cowan
San Antono
Alamo City
Withers
Tom Hill
Luna
Wilkerson
Printing In House Beats Outsourcing For Cost
A concise note argues that in house print work is cheaper and just as effective as outsourcing. It touts faster turnaround and control over quality, urging the department to switch to internal printing methods to save money.
Present at the big function last Saturday
The report notes that several people from this section were present at the large function held last Saturday, with attendees counted among the group and noted participation.
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Davis Mountain Scenic Highway
State Engineering Department
R. 8. Miller
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Casner Motor Company
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