Alps of Texas The Davis Mountains Inspire Education
Phebe K. Warner argues Texas should promote the Davis Mountains as the Alps of Texas located in Jeff Davis Brewster Pecos and Presidio Counties. She urges branding and developing the range as a national educational and recreational asset, tying education to regional pride and state identity. The piece presses Texans to awaken to their scenic wealth and use it to improve state education.
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Texas
Uncle Sam
Davis Mountains
Jeff Davis
Brewster, Pecos
Presidio
Colorado
Mlingis
California
Illinois
Illiois
Chicago
Orient
Great Rock Island
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Alps
Omen's Auxiliary to Alpine Chamber of Commerce Elects Leaders
The Women's Auxiliary to the Alpine Chamber of Commerce met Friday night. Mrs. Murphy was elected president with Cas Edwards as vice president, W. B. Hamilton secretary, and Miss Margaret Linn treasurer. The group adopted a constitution, planned six ward canvassing, and set a June 13 meeting at 8 p.m. in the Chamber room.
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The
Civic League
Studhalter
Derrick
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Murphy
Cas. Edwards
W. B. Hamilton
Margaret Linn
Flora Daugherty
Chamber of Commerce
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Help for Weak Eyes
Alpine Drug Store touts Lavoptik eye wash with camphor hydrastis and witch hazel claiming rapid relief for weak sore or strained eyes. A small bottle and aluminum eye cup are included.
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Jany
Alpine ‘Drug Store
Baptist Barbecue At Kokernot Springs Draws Crowds
The Ladies of the Baptist Church hosted a barbecue supper at Kokernot Springs Monday evening from six to eight. About 106 people were fed and attendees toured in private cars. Credit given to Mrs. Oscar Cook Mrs. Ella Chastain and Mrs. M Pouncey for organizing it with Herbert Kokernot and W H Terry providing support and supplies.
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Ladies of the Baptist Church
Kokernot Springs
Schoo
Oscar Cook
Ella Chastain
M. Pouncey
Luncheon Club Rescheduled After Barbecue
The Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Club moves from Monday to Tuesday June 17 at the usual hour due to Fort Davis Barbecue for Sul Ross College students. A fine program plus new members will be introduced. All local business people and citizens are invited to attend. Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, Secretary.
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Fort Davis
Sul Ross College
Chamber of Commerce
W. B. Hamilton
Alpine Chamber of Commerce Starts Public Library With Gifted Books
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce began a public library funded by early gifts from Hon. Claude B. Hudspeth and J. D. Jackson. The library, named Alpine Chamber of Commerce Library, may evolve toward a Carnegie library if funds allow. Mrs W. B. Hamilton, secretary, invites community book donations and even helps fund a home for the collection.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Claude B. Hudspeth
M. C
Washington
Alpine Chamber of Commerce Public Library
Chamber of Commerce
Hudspeth
J. D. Jackson
Alpine Chamber of Commerce Library
Alpine
al. Eo
Ayore
W. B. Hamilton
Scenic Dam Marshal of the Day Program Outline
The marshal Jim Casner and organizers W A Stigler and C A Gilley lead a day trip. Automobiles line up at Berkeley Hall 7:00 a m depart 7:30 a m with stops at the Davis Mountains entrance and before the division. Fort Davis hosts a barbecue plan with W D Bloys, assemble at the hotel and depart Fort Davis for Alpine at 5 p m. Return to Alpine by 8 0 clock. Participants should bring old shoes and kodaks and avoid racing on the road.
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Jim Casner
W. A. Stigler
C. A. Gilley
Mr. Casner
Berkeley Hall
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
Iposal
W. D. Bloys
Alpine
Uvalde Potato Ways Fresh at Alpine Mercantile Co
A. B. Sandi Alpine Mercantile Co offers fresh Uvalde potatoes for luncheons and pat tio nics. Local shoppers are invited to sample and purchase the new harvest during midday.
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Pat Tionics
A. B. Sandi Alpine Mercantile Co
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Ren. F. Gorkstey, Pres
O. C. Miller
H. W. Ferguson
G. B. Crawford, Asst
Mipine Lercantile Go
G WW. Martin
T. Darsey
Otis Turner
and Building Service
Alpine Lumber Co
Daves Mountains
Phebe K. Warner
Ment
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Sneney & Co
Toledo
First National Bank
Appine, Texas
C A. Brown
H. J. Kokernot
W. B. Hancock
Geo. W. Baines Jr
H. L. Hord
Asst
Russell
Club
VV. A. Oatman
Alpine, Texas
Normandy
Voile
Childrens Sex
Pongee
Mitchell
Gillett Co
Headquarters
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