West Texas Rain Fails to Reach All Areas Amid Heavy Hail
Reports from the Big Bend region describe several days of heavy rains reaching five inches in spots near Hovey Fort Stockton and Marathon, with hail killing cattle and delaying Santa Fe traffic. Alpine and Kokernot ranches benefited, Midland-area pastures see relief, while some locales still lack moisture and await further showers.
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Big Bend
Hovey
Fort Stockon
Marathon Country
Santa Fe
Hoveyland Fort Stockton
Here
Pt. Stockton
Marathon
Hall
Murray and
Vernon
Vernon McIntyre
Alpine
Eokernot Ranges
Nevill and Kokernot
H. L. Kokernot, Jr
Casta Jon
Rio Grande
Oscar Roberts
Gage Estate
Progress on Mt Locke Mirror Near Fort Davis
CORNING May 29 The two thirds point is reached in cooling 3500 pounds of glass destined for the 81 inch mirror of the University of Texas telescope to be placed on Mt Locke near Fort Davis. The glass was poured December 1933 at Corning Glass Works and will be removed from the annealer about September 1 after nine months of cooling. A prior report of a mold break and a prisoner hunted at Cornng Glass Works was found erroneous. Miss Ethel Clifford of Galveston is visiting with her parents Mrs and Mr N M Clitford.
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Corning, N
University of Texas
Mt. Locke
Fort Davis
Corning Glass Works
Prospects for annual rodeo encourage big turnout
W. H. Terry, general chairman, says the Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup will be July 4 and 5 with the biggest rodeo in years. Cowboys from across the country will compete in riding and roping events, featuring top local performers. Entertainment is planned to keep visitors engaged from opening to close.
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W. H. Terry
Old Settlers
Terry
Sul Ross summer team's attendance breaks records
An OCR filled page notes Sul Ross Summer Team attendance surpassing school records. It also cites a Washington effort to fund a 200000 dollar survey of Mariscal canyon in Brewster county for Rio Grande hydroelectric development, with a total project cost of 12550000 and remarks on canyon depths and location. Separately, city officials warn against garbage dumping at the east city dump, promising fines and enforcement if haulers do not use the proper lane to the dump’s far end.
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Sulross
Rio Grande
Andep HO
Tam Stirvey
PWA
Mariscal Canyon
Brewster County
Washington
Cabinet Committee On
Senate
Roosevelt
Wallace
Tekes
El Paso Baptists and Sul Ross host summer session news
The El Paso Pecos Valley Baptist Workers conference met in Marfa with about 75 visiting delegates from El Paso Van Horn Pecos Monahan Port Stockton II an McCamey Marathon Balmorhea Port Davis Orona Sanderson and Alpine. Speakers included Rev M M Palmer Roy Holloman and E E Dawson. Mrs Casey of Pecos spoke. a barbecue was served. Alpine Baptists attended. The Sul Ross State Teachers College reported a record summer enrollment with 890 registered and up to 208 more expected, 14 new instructors, and expanded courses and fee reductions in the sub-college division. Registration continued through the week. Mr and Mrs W L Hestes welcomed a baby girl born last Friday.
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el Paso
Pecos Valley Baptist Workers Conference
Marfa
Buren Sparks
van Horn
Pecos
Monahan
Port Stockton
Iian
McCamey
Marathon
Balmorhea
Port Davis
Orona
Sanderson
Alpine
M. M. Palmer
Ozona
Roy Holloman
K. M. Thornton
Lem Taylor
EO. Harvey
Fn Chastain
Mtr
Mire Escox
Sul Row
State ‘Teachers College
Sul Ross
W. A. Stigler
el Pasotty ‘Schools
C Abac
Candidate for Lieut. Governor Visits Here
RM. Johnson of Palestine, a candidate for lieutenant governor, visited here last Saturday en route to Paso and other points west to promote his campaign. He has served six years in the state legislature and calls himself the lone candidate from the lower house, and he was accompanied by his son. Melton, a Sul Ross college summer faculty member, and family arrived to spend the summer. Melton formerly supervised Alpine schools and later Cuero schools.
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RM. Johnson
Palestine
Paso
W Johnson
Raters
M. Melton
Melton
Sul Ross College
Alpine Schools Fund
Cuero
Rites Held for Slain Couple at Marfa Ranch Home
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Riley R. Smith, murdered and burned at their ranch southeast of Van Horn. Their ashes were buried in Maria cemetery as investigators said a Mexican ranch employee, Antonio Carrasco, confessed to the killings after being taken to El Paso for safety. Carrasco claimed Smith abused him, fired at him, then was killed with a board. Mrs. Smith allegedly attacked him and was killed in the same manner. An explosion in the stove allegedly burned the bodies. The Smiths were pioneer ranchers in the Big Bend area, known to Alpine and Brewster County residents.
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West Texas
Cabeza de Vace
Narvaes
Galvveston
Lavaca River
Edwards County
Pecos River
Fort Stockton
Chihuahua
Presidio
San Miguel
Old Mexico
de Vace
de Vaca
Cibolo
Cortez
Pizarro
Atlantic Seaboard
France
America
San Antonio
John Sutter
California
Rocky Mountains
Panama Canal
Cape Horn
Texas
Indianola
Pecos
Real River
Live Oak
Raan
Port Stockton
Fort Davis
van “Horn
el Paso
Bois D'Are
Riley R. Smith
van Horn
Marfa
Maria
Antonio Carrasco
Smith Ranch
Carrasco
Smith
Fsmith
Poales
Rabies Inoculation Dates Set For Alpine Dogs and Cats
Dr A J Hoffman, Marfa veterinarian, will visit Alpine Friday and Saturday next week to inoculate dogs and cats against rabies. City enforcement of the prior ordinance requires registration and vaccination for animals within city limits. A $1 license fee and a $1 vaccination charge apply if done during the veterinarian visit. Pet owners are urged to register their animals at the city office immediately.
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A. J. Hoffman
Marfa
Alpine
Limus
Lave
Cash Prize at Granada Theatre Reaches One Hundred Dollars
The Granada Theatre offers a $100 cash prize next Tuesday night after a weekly $25 draw. If the holder is absent, the prize rolls over to increase the following week. Three consecutive weeks have seen absent winners, boosting the potential payout amid large crowds on Money Night.
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Granada Theatre
Picnic To Be Held At Tippit Ranch Thursd'y
A basket picnic is to be given at the Tippit ranch north of Alpine next Thursday evening at seven o clock by the Alpine Woodman Circle. Members of the circle families and others are invited. Mrs Laura Purgason of Ft Stockton district manager of the Circle visited officers and worked up interest in the district meeting to be held in El Paso June 19. The national president, national secretary and managers of seven districts in this area will be present.
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Tippit Ranch
Alpine
Alpine Woodman Circle
Laura Purgason
Ft. Stockton
Iiterest
el Paso
West Texas Golfers To Compete In Pine Club Tourney
The ninth annual Alpine Golf Club tournament brings top amateur players from West Texas towns. The two day event features 36 hole match play with substantial prizes and multiple cups and trophies. Play begins Saturday at 1 00 pm followed by a visitor dance that evening. Also notes Dr and Mrs D O Jeter’s El Paso surgery recovery and Mrs Wm Hatcher visiting with her grandmother in Deming New Mexico.
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West Texas
Alpine Golf Club
C. Williams
Model Tailor
Sixth Street
Wm. Hatcher
Baby
Deming, New Mexico
J. R. Holland
Advantage of Credit Outlined at Marfa Meeting
Henry T. Fletcher reports on a Marfa Production Credit Association session where Owen W. Sherrill of the Houston Production Credit Corporation presented a 17 point program. The outline includes features like permanent credit, low interest, interest only for time used, scalable loans, and a definite repayment plan benefiting farmers and livestock men. The article notes the stockholder built system and ongoing access to financing, with continued discussion on the next page.
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Henry T. Fletcher
Marfa Production Credit Association
Marfa
Owen W. Sherrill
Houston Production Credit Corporation
Marta Association
Texas
Prooduction Credit
Play To Be Given at College Monday Night
Alpha Pst Omega national dramatics fraternity sponsors a recast performance of Oscar Wilde The Importance of Being Earnest at Sul Ross College auditorium Monday night at 8 30 Miss Annie Kate Ferguson directs with the usual cast from the long session Summer visitors are invited to attend the first dramatic orientation of the summer session.
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Alpha Pst Omega
National Dramatics Fraternity
Oscar Wilde
Sul Ross College
Veluc
Annie Kate Ferguson
Speaking Date of Joe Bailey Postponed
The speaking date of Joseph Welton Bailey, U S senate candidate from Texas, here on June 13 was postponed due to urgent business in Washington. Supporters stated he will visit Alpine later and a new appearance date will be announced soon.
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Joseph Welton Bailey
U. S Senate
Texas
Bailey
Washington
Alpine
June 16 Final Filing Date for Party Primary Ballot
Deadline for filing on the party primary ballot for state and district offices is June 16. County candidates including county districts and county chairman may file through that date. The voters calendar notes June 18 as the date the county executive committee orders ballot position and estimates costs.
Legion Auxiliary Benefit Dance Planned at Courthouse
A benefit dance will be given by the American Legion Auxiliary tomorrow night at the courthouse. Thain's orchestra will furnish the music and the admission will be $1 per couple. The event runs as a ladies' choice until 10 30 pm.
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American Legion Auxiliary
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Big Renn
Wey Wen
San Angelo
Trans-Pecos
Davis
Guadalupe
Ghisos Mountains
Valentine
Bishop's Gap
BIG Observatory
Annealer
Ethel Clifford of
Galvester
Mra
N. M Clitford
Joint Conference of Baptist Workers
W. L. Hestes
D. O. Jeter
Jeter
Marfa Production Group
Joe Bailey
Legion Auxiliary
Cook
Aes
Yor Bey
Cleone
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