Looking Over the Trans Pecos in Pecos and West Texas
Santa Rosa aviator L F Knapp escaped a lane crash near Bierra Blanca only to be killed by a car driven by New York negroes as he rode in a wrecker bound for repairs. The note also covers Texan state division talk, Pecos road surfacing to the New Mexico line, Marfa Fort Davis chamber meetings, Carls Caverns visits, Highland cattle trade, and local booster tales from Pecos and Alpine.
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Pate
Bierra Blanca
L. F. Knapp
Santa Rosa
Calif
New York
Pecos
New Mexico Line
Thorpe Corner
Carlsbad Caverns
Marfa
Fort Davis
High Gas Prices Protested in Fort Davis Meeting
June 7 reports accuse oil firms of charging three ten five cents more per gallon in Davis Mountain and Big Bend regions than elsewhere. Marfa and Fort Davis chambers of commerce adopted resolutions calling for correction. Rev. J. M. Garner presided as J. W. McElroy handed him the gavel amid 29 visitors from Marfa and many Jeff Davis county men.
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Fort Davis
Davis Mountain
Big Bend
Marfa
Enrollment at Sel Ross College for Summer Term
Registration for the six week summer term at Sel Ross College began last week, with around 50 students enrolled by midweek. The total to date is seen as satisfactory despite tight cash conditions, aided by housing that remains readily available and a strong turnout for the commencement exercises which awarded 23 degrees and 27 certificates. Mayor R. B. Sherman of El Paso delivered the commencement address on Century of Progress to a packed auditorium.
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Sel Ross College
R. B. Sherman
el Paso
Sherman
Morrison Opens Presidio Store
G G Morrison opens a new Presidio store expanding his chain. Morrison owns G G Morrison Co with shops at Marfa Fort Stockton Ozona and Carrizo Springs. Gib Foster, formerly with Robinson Co, will manage the Presidio location.
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G. G. Morrison
Presidio
Mr. Morrison
G. G. Morrison & Co
Marfa
Fort Stockton
Ozo‘na
Carrizo Springs
Gib Foster
Robinson Co
Texas U Camp Established Near Alpine by University Geologists
The Texas university geology department establishes a summer camp in Alpine area led by F. L. Whiteney and Caylor with fifteen geology students and two instructors. They plan field trips to the Glass Mountains Davis Mountains and Chisos range to study ecological formations and gain practical experience for geology majors.
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of Texas University
F. L. Whiteney
Caylor
Glass Mountains
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Chisos Range
University
The
State University
Alpine Leads at Stockton Tourney at New Fort Stockton Golf Course
Alpine golfers led the official opening at Rooney Park last weekend winning top honors. Harry Watson Jr won the championship flight with Doc Matthews runner up and Tar Terry third. Howe of Pecos was fourth as four players filled the championship flight. A Gilrey Alpine won the second flight, Sam Nelson the third, and Little Speedy Williams the third flight consolation. A large Alpine turnout attended the event which featured a barbecue and praised the course as one of West Texas sportiest.
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Alpine
Fort Stockton
Rooney Park
Harry Watson
Doc Matthews
Tar Terry
Howe
Pecos
Watson
A. Gilrey
Sam Nelson
Williams
West
Texas
Burgess Moves Dairy Plant to Hancock Property
H W Burgess owner of Burgess Dairy announced the relocation of his dairy plant from the north edge of town to the Hancock property east of the city limits. He plans a modern barn and other improvements and expects to move around June 15.
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H. W. Burgess
Burgess, Dairy
Hancock
Contract for River Bridge Let to Virginia Steel Firm
Del Rio June 3 The Virginia Bridge and Iron Works won the contract for the Devil's River highway bridge steelwork after bidding lowest on May 10 Officials expect work to begin in 30 to 40 days and say the project will finish after completing the Nueces bridge work near Uvalde Traffic on the new Cashe Canyon and Evans Level routes has diverted to temporary bridges for two weeks while the Devils River crossing awaits flooring and steel completion The Virginia firm is Roanoke based with Texas offices in Dallas
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Nueces
Uvalde
State Highway Department
Devil's River Bridge
Devils River
Fire Causes $1000 Damage At East College Avenue Home
A fire of undetermined origin caused about $1000 in damage Saturday evening at the home of Todd Patton on East College Avenue. The Patton family was away. fire likely smoldered before discovery by passersby at about nine. The front room suffered the most damage, with adjoining room also affected. Furniture in other rooms harmed by smoke and heat. The house, owned by Oscar E. Cook, carried $750 damage to the structure and about $190 to Patton’s furniture. Insurance covered the house but not the furniture portions.
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Todd Patton
East College Avenue
Patton
Oscar E. Cook
B Pase
Alpine
Iinsurance
Cook
Survey on River Park Work to Begin by July First
Federal approval limits show one project in Brewster County definite with four to follow. Rep. Townsend reports plans to locate camp sites on state land near Grand Canyon area and to hire 200 workers by July. Road improvements to canyon access and a reservoir with pumped river water are among initial projects with $18,000 federal funds allocated. Wagstaff of Abilene is praised for pushing legislation through.
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Brewster County
Austin
E. K. Townsend
H.R. Gardett
Grand Canyon
Tate Parks Board
Townsend
Hich
United States
Colorado
Arizona
Ro Grande
Canyon
Countery
Mies
RM. Wagstaff
Abilene
Wagstaff
McDonald Observatory toDelay Completion Years
Fort Davis June 3 Dr Otto Struve and Dr George Van Biesbroeck of the Yerkes staff say the McDonald Observatory will not be usable for three or four years as the 80 inch mirror casting and cooling will take long. The telescope focuses on distant star fields and astronomical photography, with plans to reveal stars millions of light years away. Mount Locke marks the observatory center with north and south lines. Blacktail deer roam the site awaiting construction.
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Ale An
Fort Davis
Otto Struve
George van Biesroeck
Yerkes Observatory
McDonald Observatory
McDonald
California
Mount Locke
Pencis
van Biesbroeck
Korlaikanal
India
Tucubaya
Mexico
Flagstaff
Arizona
Johannesburg
South Africa
Mount Wilson
Denver
Ple du Midi
France
Alpine Rodeo Weekend Set for July in Brewster County
Alpine prepares for the Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup on July 3 and 4 under Brewster County Fair Association. John Prude and Edwin Fowlkes of Fort Davis will stage the event with new rodeo features including wild horse taming and goat roping, plus dancing each night and a cowboy parade. Proceeds aim to reduce a $1200 debt on local land. Attendees from West Texas expected.
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Old Settlers
Alpine
Brewster County Fair Association
Fair Association
Texas
John Prude
Edwin Fowlkes
Fort Davis
Big Bend Cow Country
the Fair Association
Prude
Fowlkes
West Texas
Site for first cam chosen near Fort Davis
Location for a test camp in the Davis mountains was approved by federal authorities as part of a reforestation program. Major F. Galbraith and engineers Welty and KE said the camp will be three miles from Fort Davis in Limpplz canyon on land donated by local citizens. The plan covers a first camp of about 200 men from Fort Bliss and El Paso with more camps and dams to follow, funded by the federal government, plus 25 tourist cottages to be built with federal money.
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Davis Mountains
F. Galbraith
U.S. Army
Fort Stiss
Fla. Welty
W. KE
Door
Austin
San Anton
Barry Scobee
Avalanche
Fort Davis
Limpplz Canyon
Welty
Ft. Bliss
No Trace of Car Stolen This Week
Mrs. Annie K. Turney postmaster reports her Chevrolet sedan missing last Sunday night. A iron bar forced the garage door lock and thieves started the car by wiring the ignition, making this the second auto theft case in the area within weeks.
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Annie K. Turney
R. 8. Carnes
Haley Ranch Opens For Summer Season At Pine
Haley Ranch resort south of Pine opens its summer season under the Brown owners of the famous Haley ranch. Mrs Low Singleton Ayres of Alpine will handle camp duties this season while Becky Kokerrot Charles Colman and George Wat Ness supervise horseback riding day trips and other comforts. Meals served at the lodge dining hall with patio seating noted.
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Haley Ranch
Pine
Bay Bend
Gorge ‘A Brown
Italey Ranch
Observance of Traffic Laws Urged This Summer
The message asks for extra caution from drivers during the summer months due to more visitors and cars. It urges strict observance of speed limits, stop signs, and parking rules and asks residents to set a good example for visitors. The statement is attributed to AS. Justice, chief of police.
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AS. Justee
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Nebraska
Journal
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Otis Turner
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