Connally Aides Fight to Halt Fort Abandonment in Mexico
Washington reports Senator Connally urged continued operation of border forts Fort Brown at Brownsville and Fort D A Russell rather than abandonment after wartime plans. Secretary Hurley cited housing and funding issues, while two alleged raiders linked to a Rio Grande crossing were jailed in Mexico.
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Open Bids Today On Complex U S 90 Strip West
Bids open today for the construction of about eight miles of state highway No 30 S 98 from Alpine west. Grading drainage are included with topping limited to the initial road to a point north of Paisano peak west of here. Two more contracts will follow to complete the road to Presidio county where work is already under way. Completion of U S 90 between San Antonio and El Paso is near 90 percent paved with rapid letting by the highway department.
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Revival to Start Sunday at Houston Heights Church
Prominent Texas preacher Rev. W. Lambert will teach at a Christian Church revival in Houston beginning Sunday. The revival is part of a statewide evangelistic program sponsored by the State Missionary headquarters and will run at least ten days. Churches are urged to cooperate and the public is welcome.
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Proposed Road Bond Relief Plan Draws County Support
Brewster County commissioners back a plan to have the state highway department assume and pay county road bonds tied to state designated highways. Forty three counties have replied favorably, with Travis County supporting the move and urging cooperation. The aim is a one day special session to enact the law or have regular session in January 1933 to advance the measure.
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Rush Work On Bridge At Presidio Near Complete
A Presidio report states crews and a hull train began rebuilding the Santa Fe railroad bridge over the Rio Grande after a January fire. The Mexican side bridge was already usable. American side work continues with completion expected next week to allow the Sul Ross student special to cross. The fire damaged twelve Mexican and twenty American bents. eight central bents survived. The bridge dated to 1890 and cost about 250000 dollars.
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Marta Triumphs Over Marathon In Scrappy Tilt
Marta defeated Marathon 6 to 4 on the Marta diamond last Sunday. The contest stayed even until the seventh inning when Marta broke through, with key hits by Alex McGeonagil and M Connally helping Alpine to pull ahead. Andy Wilfie Anderson stood out on the mound for Marathon as the side went down in order in the ninth. Preparations for an upcoming show featuring Texas products and a commerce event in Alpine were noted, with officials named and expected attendees.
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Warning on counterfeit ten dollar bills in west Texas
A countywide alert warns merchants to scrutinize ten dollar Federal Reserve notes after two men Aubrey and Dan Smith were arrested in Mentone Lov ing County. The faked notes are said to be well made and were often crumpled to avoid suspicion. Authorities fear a sizable circulation across the area.
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Corpus Christi Procession Sunday Event Planned
Corpus Christi procession will be held Sunday evening announced by Rev. G. Fernando pastor of the local Catholic church. The procession forms at the church at 7 o'clock, passes through the Mexican section, with benediction at three altars along the route. Several hundred are expected to participate.
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Southwest Amateur Golf Championship Eyes Top Players
A large field of top southwest amateurs is expected at the seventh annual golf tournament next weekend. The event, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the local course, attracts players from all west Texas clubs and invited New Mexico golfers. Changes to the course and attractive prizes are provided by Charlie Williams and Jimmie Keefer, organizers of the affair.
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Big Bend Pioneer Dies in Santone
Mrs W W Davis of Marfa age seven died in San Antonio last Saturday and was buried at Marfa She was daughter of George Drosson an early Big Bend settler known to Alpine old timers She came here with her parents at Pedro Balero Alpine Mexican who was driving an ox train and later faced a two year penitentiary term for driving while intoxicated Balero allegedly drove the car that struck a parked automobile in front of the Holland hotel January 1 causing damage Harold Wynne deputy constable owned the parked car Two brothers George and Charlie Crosson survive and a note concludes with a quotation about self love.
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Summer School Opens as Over 600 Enroll for Alpine Session
Alpine officials report more than 600 enrollments for the Texas Rockies summer school at Sul Ross college. Delegates from Texarkana to the border will motorcade here next Wednesday, arriving Friday for a convention and business meeting to discuss continuing U.S. 67 construction toward Presidio, with possible Chihuahua City joining at the border. Housing is filling quickly as families accompany students, and figures are expected to approach last year’s peak near 1,000 students.
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Borderway Shown As the Best Route
A Hobbs Guide map highlights U S 90 the Borderway as the favored route between San Antonio and El Paso via Alpine. The southern map shows a heavy line from Florida to El Paso marking the best scenic route. The guide predicts increased traffic along the Borderway due to its endorsement.
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Brewster County Birth Rate Noted in Vital Statistics
Brewster County posted a birth rate of 214 per thousand in 31, according to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. The state average was 182, compared with 189 in 1920 and 1990. Reeves County recorded the highest rate at 305, while Glasscock had the lowest at 3.
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No Clue Found in River Dynamiting
Sheriff W. C. Hale said no identification has been made of those who dynamited the water wheel at the J. L. Sublett farm on the Rio Grande. The blast wrecked an irrigation pumping plant built at cost and no motive has been established.
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Train Hearing Scheduled On June 16 In Austin
An application by the Texas and New Orleans railroad to withdraw a train faced opposition as railroad brotherhoods argued the move could affect service. The state railroad commission declined to grant permission and the matter awaited court action.
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Mexican Jailed Following Fight
Joe Reyes a Mexican man was jailed after a Wednesday morning fight with his wife. The couple who had separated for some time but reunited recently were involved in the incident. Reyes allegedly struck his wife with a hammer while she defended herself with a beer bottle. He suffered several deep scalp wounds and she was cut on the head and shoulders. Neither is believed to be seriously injured.
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Berkeley Senator Berkeley Praised by McCamey Press
The McCamey Press lauds Senator Benjamin F. Berkeley of Alpine for reelection and a notable Senate record. The editorial highlights taxes aiding schools, land reappraisal, predator animal bills, university land taxes, Pecos River dam feasibility, and other key measures benefiting West Texas communities.
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