Hailstorm Strikes Alpine Hurting Area Farms and College
Hail as large as golf balls struck Alpine Tuesday afternoon, damaging trees gardens and auto tops. The Sul Ross college greenhouse and north administration building windows suffered, with widespread rainfall and wind accompanying the storm. Local rains continued into Wednesday, washing out roads and dams in nearby ranch country and extending east of Alpine.
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Sul Ross College
Alpine
Big Hill
Kekernot Ranch
Nevill Ranch
Richardson Ranch
Wilson and
Cotter Ranches
Jeff Davis Wool Totals Reach 400000 Lbs in County
Fort Davis reports that about a dozen to twenty ranchers in Jeff Davis County produced roughly 400000 pounds of wool this year. The sale proceeds are estimated near for 130900 at about thirty three cents per pound. Shearing nears completion as Frank Jones, the county’s leading sheepman, with 7000 adult sheep, claims an eighty percent lamb crop. Ernest Jones reportedly achieved a 100 percent lamb crop in a 600 to 800 ewe flock.
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Fort Davis
Jeff Davis County
Frank Jones
Ernest Jones
Former Army Man Finds Roads Fast
Major General Geo. T. Bartlett, age 81 in April, and his wife visit their Fort Davis summer home after years of spending summers there. They previously drove San Antonio to Fort Davis in three days, then two, and this year completed the trip in one day, a pace noted during a World War period association with Admiral Sims.
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San Antonio
Geo. T. Bartlett
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Fort Davia
England
Admiral Sims
Hinsons to Open New Store and Station at Hot Springs
Mr and Mrs W P Hinson plan to open a combined store and filling station at Hot Springs, a river resort in southern Brewster County. Announcement circulated this week in Alpine and nearby areas, outlining the venture as a new business in the resort town.
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River Resort
Brewster County
Park Bill Veto Sparks Call for Unified Action in Alpine
In a stirring open letter from Alpine, J T Morrow urges unity after Governor Alfred vetoes the Park Bill. He praises local civic clubs, notes lingering dream for a Big Bend International Park, and urges formation of an International Park Association to mobilize efforts and bring the park to reality despite the veto. He calls for forgiveness of slights and sustained action.
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Alfred
Big Bend
International Park Association
Big Bend National Park
J.T. Morrow
Legion Auxiliary Benefit Dance At Courthouse
The American Legion Auxiliary plans an old-time benefit dance at the courthouse tomorrow night. Music by the Bogel Thain orchestra. Proceeds will support the Auxiliary charity fund. The public is invited to attend.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Seventh Annual Chihuahua Educational Tour Set by College
A group of Sulose faculty members conducts the seventh annual educational tour to Chihuahua, Mexico. Depart Alpine June 26 at 6 30 a m on the Santa Fe train, via Presidio, reaching Chihuahua about 6 p m Saturday. Three nights two days in the city, returning to Alpine Tuesday June 38. Registration fee one dollar plus eight dollars fifty five cents railway fare totals nine fifty five, due June 22. Minimum one hundred passengers required. College students faculty relatives have first registration, outsiders welcome. Miss Stather Elliott, tour director, must receive nine dollars thirty eight cents for registration and deposit plus passport details by June 22. Will cost about thirty eight pounds. Water on train, soft drinks extra. Individual lunches to be provided by passengers for Saturday noon and Sunday. Reservations will be set up for rooms.
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Lions Meet in Alpine With Local and Visiting Members
Lions International gathering convened this Tuesday in the Alpine Methodist church basement. About 40 attendees were present, including visitors from Pecos, Wink, and Iraan. The program featured Roy Johnson singing, Mrs. Bernal Slight reading, Madiyn Wilkinson tap dance, and a Mexican song group led by Inda Beno n, Carol Salisbury, and Merle Bennett with Mrs. Fowler as accompanist.
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Marathon Plans For July Fourth Celebration
AA call meeting of Marathon citizens discussed plans for the annual Fourth of July picnic and celebration. Officers named include Tom Yarbro as central chairman and A C Spalding as secretary. Walter Diggs Earl Clark Him Roberts and others slated finance and music roles. Final arrangements pending but the group voted to hold the celebration on July 3.
Texans Vote On Six Amendments In Election
Texans will go to the polls Aug 23 to pass six proposed amendments to the Texas constitution. Major items include two amendments for financial aid to needy blind and to 2001 children, with federal cost sharing, a discount for prompt tax payments, abolition of the public official fee system, a local option for a temporary road tax in Harris County, and changes affecting state banks including branch banking prohibition and foreign corporations.
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Harris County
Summer Students Barbecue Hosted by Alpine Church
About 150 people attended a barbecue last Friday at the Nichols ranch near Alpine. The Christian Church hosted to welcome Sul Ross summer students in the city, offering barbecued goat meat and western trimmings, along with pie and other desserts.
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Alpine
Sul Ross
The
Hospital report on John W. Gillett after abdominal surgery
John W. Gillett underwent an operation Tuesday night at Alpine hospital to remove an abscess. He had not fully recovered from an earlier appendix attack and a prior operation this year. By yesterday noon his condition was said to be slightly improved.
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Alpine Hospital
Traffic Conditions Improve in Alpine Says City Officials
Alpine city officials report a decided improvement in traffic conditions over the past week with motorists largely cooperating in the campaign for safer driving. A few offenders known to the officers persist, but the mayor notes minimal fines and hopes education has reduced violations without harsher measures.
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Alpine
Louie Starns
Alpine FFA Boys Appear on Radio Broadcast
Alpine Public School Vocational Agriculture classes presented a program on KLUN Pecos on Wednesday at 2320 p m. Griffith Oates hosted. Byron Weight spoke on The Story of Ranching. Raymond Reaves argued the pro side of the debate on Federal Soil Conservation Expenses. Louis Uranga delivered a declamation on Scientific Farming in Spanish and English. Byron Wright and Griffith Oates closed with a song Hail The F F A.
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Raymond Reaves
Louis Orangs
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Pecos
Byron Weight
Louis Uranga
No Water Shortage Seen Here
City Secretary M. H. Moorman says a serious water shortage like last summer is unlikely this summer. A new South Hill well, completed in February, meets current demand with a safe margin. The 600 gallon per minute pump supplies the South Hill reservoir while usage runs about 100,000 gallons daily, college use about a million and a half gallons per month.
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Ray Camp Visits Here
Ray M. Camp, principal and superintendent, visits the district to discuss educational plans and school improvements with staff and parents, outlining district priorities and timelines for the coming year.
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First Contingent Of CCC Workers At Davis Mins Park
The first CCC sub camp unit arrived at Davis Mountains State Park this week with about 40 men. Planned staffing may reach 50 to 60 as recruits and a few months’ workers join. Experienced men from Balmorhea and the Chisos camps are said to be among them. They will re roof and decorate the Indian Lodge and perform related tasks. A concession plan at Palo Duro Canyon, Bowen Bus, is noted and excursions among western state parks are being considered once routine is set.
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Business Houses Agree To Close July Fifth
Practically all business houses signed a petition this week to close on July 5 as Independence Day falls on a Sunday merchants agreed to observe the following day this year. The chamber of commerce announced the agreement yesterday and reported near unanimous support from town merchants.
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Mystery Skeletons Found Along Limpia Canyon Road
Fort Davis reports two six to eight decade old skeletons found buried five feet deep with feet to ether and heads opposite. Cloth fragments were recovered and sent to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for fabric analysis. MIT replies the cloth is probably all wool and in advanced disintegration with plain weave, offering no age clue.
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Drilling Resumes at Dodson Means Test Near Alpine
Drilling resumed at the Dodson Means test northeast of Alpine after a brief shutdown due to engine trouble. Depth reached about 4,430 feet. Nearby G H Storey test at Green Valley delayed two days by fuel oil issues and heavy rains caused soft roads hindering transport. Drilling expected to restart soon with depth reported at 2,258 feet.
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G. H. Storey
Green Valley
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Two Classrooms To Be Added at Mexican Junior High
Work will start on July 1 at Mexican Junior High in South Alpine for a WPA funded addition connecting two existing units. The project will provide two more classrooms and offices as approved by the school board president T A Beard. Buenos Aires is noted as the largest Spanish speaking metropolis.
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South Alpine
T. A. Beard
Revival Meeting at Baptist Church Sees Growing Interest
The Baptist church revival draws larger crowds this week with reports of deepening spiritual life. Rev. MEM. Fulmer delivers simple forceful messages stressing Jesus power to save. Rev. Rush McDonald assists with music and youth services. Two additions by letter or profession have been noted, with baptismal services planned Sunday evening under the title The Great Round-up. Community members are invited to attend the nightly 8:20 services.
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Famed Ecclesia Choir to Perform at Sul Ross College
The Ecclesia Choir, internationally known singers, will appear at Sul Ross College auditorium in Alpine on June 22 at 8 p.m. The visit, part of the college’s summer features, offers an opportunity for local residents to hear the renowned ensemble. Reservations advised by writing to Mrs Flore L. Daugherty or Miss Irma Lee Batey in care of Sal Rowe college. Admission for non students is charged.
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Sul Ross College
California
San Antonio
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Presbyterians Host Picnic for College Students
First Presbyterian Church members hosted a picnic supper for Bul Ross college students and faculty at Koker ot Lodge last Sunday evening. Church ladies served buffet style and an open air vesper was held after the meal. About 150 people attended.
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