Mitre Peak ranch eyed for lure resort development
Alpine real estate man announces plans to develop the Mitre Peak ranch in the Davis Mountains into a lure resort and privat project. The 5000 foot high altitude site on State Highway No. 3 features orchards, abundant water, and scenic beauty with access to Marfa, Fort Davis, and Alpine. Young says he can attract capitalists to fund a transformative venture.
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Speed Mania in Alpine Gets a Good Panning
Henry T. Fletcher of Alpine endorses last weeks editorial The Speed Menace praising the educational campaign yet warns that traffic in Alpine remains chaotic He urges a city court more officers to enforce rules and blames drivers for potential deaths as inevitable without action The letter cites incidents in San Antonio Express June 9 and calls for accountability from all residents
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Change in K. C. M. O. S. schedule announced
The Orient announces a new time card effective Saturday June 15. Local agent J H Hamilton says the Alpine bound motor train will depart one hour earlier at 9 a m on the new schedule en route to Houston Galveston. An official timetable is not yet printed.
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Alpine Transfer Sold to Fulcher Bros
The Alpine Transfer was sold to Fulcher Brothers. Clinton Fulcher will be a part of the business until July 1. Stanley Fulcher will assist in management after being approved by the State Highway Department at Balmorhea. The company will continue to operate service cars and do making.
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Hatchery Closed After Successful Highland Season
The Highland Hatcheries ended the week after a successful season under the management of W. Locke and sister Verta Cook. Locke said he was pleased with the business and many orders were filled during the year.
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Highland Hatcheries
Missing man Lloyd King drowned near Glenn Springs
Search for Lloyd King of McCamey was abandoned after days of river dredging along the Rio Grande near Glenn Springs Brewster County. Companions say King attempted to return to shore while crossing the river June 1. Deputies say arrests were made and traffic enforcement efforts should focus on speed to improve safety.
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New North Fifth Street Bridge Underway in County Project
Work on a new double drive bridge over the arroyo on North Fifth Street has begun. The old steel bridge used by horse and buggy is removed and reassigned to county roads. The county shares part of the cost, with completion anticipated within ninety days from April 17, and a total price of 13,500 dollars.
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New Buildings Rise on Holland Ave and Nearby Areas
A new Safe Way Grocery branch will occupy a hollowed brick front building on Fourth Street at Holland Avenue, 27 by 100 feet with a 20 foot rear warehouse, ready by July 15. The former filling station site becomes a dwelling after remodeling. G Noll adds a 2500 dollar stucco camp expansion with four apartments and garages. Three more homes under construction include a 3500 dollar stucco tile residence by Otis Morgan near the court house, a 3000 dollar stucco brick home in the North Addition, and Cushman’s two story combined garage and living space near Frank Young’s residence.
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KTSA Boosts Alpine Three Days in Week
KTSA from San Antonio aired publicity about Alpine and Brewster county three times in a week as part of a progress program by South Texas Incorporated. Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, secretary of the local chamber of commerce, has left the organization, and theyook Peeters tes nee pelicy eaters petal alma Saleen acc ep ar Teer st pore was Pet Mra. W. Chastain and baby returned home from a visit with her sister at Big Spring.
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Injured Lobo gridster returns to Sul Ross
Marshall Borarth star tackle for the Sul Ross Lobo team returned to Alpine from BER for the summer after a broken leg in the game with St Mary’s University at San Antonio. His return with coach Lobo and Drury Wood signals a cautious comeback as Borarth suffers a likely end to his football days, though his leg heals rapidly and he moves without a crutch. He remains a popular figure among town folks and teammates.
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Alpine Hit by Severe Downpour and Hail
A heavy rainstorm drenched Alpine with reports of seven inches locally while Port section noted lighter showers elsewhere. A terrific hailstorm occurred in nearby areas and orchard prospects were damaged, raising concerns for a bumper fruit yield.
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Alpine Legion Receives German War Relics Shipment
A shipment of German weapons and relics from the last war arrived Monday in Alpine for the rural American Legion post. The collection includes rifles, bayonets, a machine gun, shells, buckles, and mounts and will be stored in the chamber of commerce while a protective case is prepared. Mr. Hopson oversees the items and says distribution to posts depends on member counts.
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Annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup in Alpine
Alpine gears up for the eighth annual Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup a multiday event featuring parades dances roping and a new polo style game. Streets will be decorated by Elwood Dillin Jr and floats from schools and clubs will join the parade on July Fourth with sports contests a water carnival and barbecue drawing crowds of thousands.
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Local Poultry Fancier Ships In Champions
Dr J E Wright, a poultry fancier from Stockton, receives a pen of Australorps from Live Oak Australorp ranch in California. Hens lay over 28 eggs monthly. a hen and rooster pair valued at 150 dollars. Wright reports heavy demand for Australorp chicks as orders pour in from across the country. Also notes Stockton residents Jollee Jernigan Lucy Fay Bierschwale Ruth Rollins and Mrs Olin Lincecum left for Sul Ross Summer courses in Alpine.
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Australorp Ranch
Burbank
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Alpine to Expand Paving Across City This Summer
A large city paving program in Alpine aims to repave five miles of streets and add fifty blocks of residential paving. Dosler Construction won the contract and will work throughout the season under T. A. White supervision. Key streets Fourth Fifth and Sixth will be widened curb to curb from Holland avenue to College Avenue. Property owners along the routes signed up promptly, and the project will include widening of curbs and standard 30 foot widths, with major sections around Sul Ross cottages and the apartment house already started. Mrs Ira Fuller and her two children from Big Spring visited relatives here early this week.
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Alpine
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Sul Ross
New Almeros Manager to Be Chosen Tonight
Cecil Duncan announced a called meeting at the Holland hotel at eight o clock to select a new manager for the Almeros local baseball team. Bert Balser resigned recently, leaving the squad leaderless as preparations intensify for a Sunday game in Alpine against Sanderson.
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