Heat Waves and Ranch Pests Loom in Trans-Pecos
In Alpine and nearby Trans-Pecos towns a heat wave brings temperatures peaking to 109 degrees, with the hottest readings at 104 in Alpine last week. Ranchers report jackrabbits destroy grazing, estimating 32 rabbits eat as much as one steer. Officials warn against highway wildflower picking, while beautification plans progress slowly. Henry Fletcher narrowly misses GOP chair, and a Port Stockton dog named De Ma Ferguson gains fame for mothering a calf and other animals in the area.
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de Ma Ferguson
Prank Savage
Port Stockton
Fort Stockton
Texas
Potts and Sibley Ranch
Rurate
D. J. Sibley
Revival to be led by Rev Buren Sparks at Barstow
Baptist pastor Rev Buren Sparks will conduct a ten day revival in Barstow. No church services will be held at the Baptist church here on Sunday according to an official announcement.
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Buren Sparks
Jett Tonday
Barstow
Baptist Church
Penney store remodeling under way in Alpine
Work on the former Gillett Brown building is underway for a J. C. Penney store with interior repainted front redesigned for display windows and new floor. The Gillet-Brown stock is being liquidated and a river merchant may supply the Penney Shore. Manager chosen from Commerce. Ralph Peters contracted for renovation. Vaccination campaign begins for dogs and cats. Dr. A J Hoffman vaccinates at Alpine Drug Store with a $1 fee per animal and strict registration required.
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Gillet Brown
J. C. Penney Company
Stanard Penney
Gillett- Brown Company
Alpine
Gillett-Brown
Penney Shore
Ralph Peters
Alpine Contractor
Newspapers Praise Choir Performance in Alpine
Fort Worth Star Telegram hails the Texas Lutheran College choir as delivering a concert of unusual beauty in Alpine at Sul Ross College. The simple sacred tunes were reverent and earnest, with a harmonious chart praised by the director for its development. Local Lutherans host the Sunday 8:20 p m program with no admission charge and an open invitation.
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Fort Worth
Alpine
Royal Arch Head To Be in Alpine Saturday
J Lee Zumwalt grand chapter Royal Arch Masons will visit the local chapter tomorrow at 3 30 clock in the Masonic Temple. He plans a message of interest to members and all Royal Arch Masons are urged to attend. Zumwalt will also visit Port Stockton tonight and Marfa tomorrow night.
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J. Lee Zumwalt
Grana Niga
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Zumwalt
Fraternity
Royal Arch
Masonic Temple
Mr. Zumwalt
Portstockton
Marfa
Brewster County Added to Drouth Area List
Brewster county has been included by the federal Farm Administration as one of the officially recognized drouth area counties. It is listed with 82 others on the secondary list, alongside counties such as Dimmitt Edwards Pecos Hudspeth Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Reagan Terrell Upton and others.
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Brewster County
Federal Farm Administration
Drouth Area
Dimmitt
Edwards
Piio
Kinney
Maverick
Medina
Real
Uvalde
Val Verde
Zavala
Crane
Crockett
Culberson
el Paso
Glasscock
Hud
Speth
Jeff Davis
Pecos
Presidio
Reagan
Terrell and Upton
Episcopal Bishop Scheduled to Visit Alpine Sunday Night
The Right Reverend Frederick Howden, missionary bishop of New Mexico and Southwest Texas, will visit Alpine Sunday night to confirm parishioners at St. James Episcopal. Charles Loreman, son of ar and preer, will preach with Archdeacon Swift assisting. The bishop, a Texas A&M technical assistant, has been at the college this year and will accompany a group to missions at Presidio Fort Davis and Sanderson.
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Rredenie Howden
New Mexico
Texas
Alpine
Charles 1
Loreman
St. James Episcopal
Shafthe Ehief
Animal Diviter
Presidio
Fort Davis
Marta
Sion
Texas Experiment Star Sanderson
Contii x. Uwens
le Hopson
Geeltion
College Station
Syuncan
Arch Allen
Imer
Capt. Lewis
OCC
Charles
District American Legion
McCamey
Owens
Hopson
Sweetwater
Alpine Youth Hurt When Auto Crashes Into Railroad Car
Burrell Marrison son of Mr and Mrs Milam Harrison is recovering from injuries after his car headed south struck a box car at the Third street crossing near the Highway Service station. He was unconscious for seven hours and cannot recall the moments before the crash. Injuries include cuts and bruises to head and shoulders and a jaw blow from being thrown forward. The car was totally wrecked.
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Burrell Marrison
Milam Harrison
Harrison
Bloys Camp Meeting Date Set for August 21
PORT DAVIS June 20 The forty fourth Bloys Camp Meeting at Skillman Grove near Fort Davis will be held August 21 Final arrangements at the June meeting list four preachers from the Presbyterians Methodists Baptists and Disciples The Sunday program opened with Sunday school a sermon by Dr R Irving and an afternoon business session Many longtime attendees were present and a social basket dinner was served
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Port Davis
Skillman Grove
Fort Davis
R. Irving
J Abriet
Opening of Skating Rink Announced in Alpine
A roller skating rink will be opened in Alpine within the next few days by Law Bros. experienced amusement resort operators. The rink will be in the old Alpine Mercantile warehouse east of Watson Anderson grocery, south of the P. railroad, and is expected to be open by the latter part of next week.
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Alpine
Law Bros
Alpine Mercantile
Watson
Anderson Grocery
Fox farming to be introduced in Zeeland province
A brief note indicates fox farming is to be introduced into Zeeland, signaling new agricultural prospects for the region and potential economic implications for local farmers.
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Zeeland
Berkeley Endorsed for Lieutenant Governor by Presidio Journal
The Presidio Journal endorses Benjamin Franklin Berkeley of Alpine Texas for lieutenant governor. West Texas admires his eight years in the Texas Senate and the constructive legislation he authored or co authored. The Journal notes broad support from readers and major Texas publications and predicts a large victory.
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Presidio Journal
Benjamin Franklin Berkeley
Alpine
Texas
Presidio
West Tex
Senator Berkeley
Fils
Berkeley
Etzens
Dctver
Treat
West Texas
Cta
Postpone Date For Starting Work at Observatory Site
Fort Davis June 20 8p. Word has reached here that the conduction of the steel dome of McDonald Observatory on Mount Locke has been delayed and the step will be shipped from Cleveland on or about July 1. It is not known what caused the delay. Construction was to have the frame in May then about June 1. The flame was erected at the place of manufacture and it is supposed not. This revealed the necessity of further work. A pretty thorough test, if ever given, was finally done to the well on Mount Locke drilled for the use of the observatory. At Christmas I was down 820 feet and it was believed not sufficient water had been found. Recently it was drilled two hundred feet deeper and the test resulted in about six gallons per minute. Some believe more can be pumped.
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Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Cleveland
Wrell
Woodman Circle Picnic at Mitre Peak Ranch Park
Members of the Woodman Circle and families gathered for a basket picnic at Mitre Peak Ranch Park north of Alpine on Thursday evening. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Laura Furguson of Fort Stockton district manager, Mrs. Henry Dams of Fort Stockton, and Miss Lola Glessner of Dick-200 TL as guests at the park.
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Alpine Woodman ‘Circle
Mitre Peak Ranch
Alpine
Laura Furguson
Fort Stockton
Woodman Club
Henry Dams
Lola Glessner
Highway Meet To Be Held Tomorrow In Marfa
United States highway 90 representatives plan a meeting in Marfa to push immediate completion of the Marfa Van Horn section. J E Casnet notes most of the route is prepared for topping with about 60 miles remaining, while the Marfa Alpine segment is ready. Pascans hope completion before 1936 to boost border tourism during the Centennial. A separate local note reports hail near the Tyrrel Smith ranch still used for ice cream two weeks after a big storm.
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Marfa
J. E. Casnet
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
An Antonio
Fi Paso
Maria-Van Horn
Tes
Pascans
van Horn
San Antonio
Houston
Sul Ross Hosts Student Golf Meet Champion Named
Sul Ross College hosted a 36 hole student golf meet in Alpine with W H M Terry Jr. earning runner up and James Parker winning the first flight. Gene Odell claimed second flight honors while Grady St. Chair of Temple was runner up in the second division. Local and visiting golfers praised the tournament’s conduct and hospitality with social events provided for guests.
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W. HM. Terry, Jr
Afpine
Hayward
Waco
Sul Ross College
Tay
Terry
Mnernp
James Parker
Gene Odell
Alpine
Grady St. Chair
Temple
Sul Ross
Jack May
Pecos
Hart Johnsson
Fort Stockton
Vicky ‘Young
Sul Ross student wins Granada Theatre cash prize
Muss Eleanor Hancock of Ballinger, Sul Ross College summer student, won a $125 cash award drawn at Granada Theatre Tuesday night. The theatre offers $25.18 weekly prizes. the holder must be present to claim. The prior four drawings had grown the prize to $125 with no winner present.
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Muss Eleanor Hancock
Balliner
Sul Ross College
Granada Theatre
Methodist church social to be held next Wednesday
The quarterly church social at the Methodist church will take place Wednesday evening in the basement. A humorous debate will be featured, and church members and summer visitors are invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
Best Rodeo in Years Is Assured in Alpine
Alpine plans a major Fourth of July celebration with a promised top rodeo lineup. W. H. Terry, general chairman, says riders from Trans-Pecos ranches will enter. features include rodeo contests, road racing, and a parade to involve all local businesses. A parade committee will organize decorations and floats, while entertainment committees arrange horse racing, car roping, team tying, steer breakaway, and more events. The event runs July 4-5 with ongoing preparations underway.
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Alpine
W. Hig Terry
Trans-Pecos
Comtee
John Gillett
Gilman
Pete Crawford
Lee Kokernot
Felix McGaughy
Jays
Unique feature planned for July 4 rodeo parade
The parade of the Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup will feature a steer not mortgaged, to be placed in a place of honor per general chairman W. H. Terry. The unusual exhibit marks a first for the region, with details on who will supply the animal yet to be provided.
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W. HL. ‘Terry
Terry
Terlingua Race Event Attracts Fast Ponies From Regions
W M Waters of Terlingua plans a strong entry of speedy ponies from Luis and nearby areas, with El Paso horses expected to join. Dances both old and modern will light the celebration each evening starting the third. A noon barbecue opens the rodeo day, as organizers push to revive this long running annual event amid recent declines.
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W. M. Waters
Terlingua
Luis
el Paso
Terry
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