Water survey for Brewster County shows potential in Alpine
The Alpine area benefits from a U.S. Geological Survey water survey led by R. T. Littleton and Glenn Audsley. They drill test holes in three areas with favorable prospects for limited water supply developments, assisted by Ashley G. Classen of El Paso. Storms and rains have improved Alpine’s water outlook.
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Brewster County
Alpine
Riess
R. T. Littleton
Glenn Audsley
U.S. Geological Survey
Ashley G. Classen
el Paso
Con
The Big Bend Country by University of Virginia Press
A review notes The Big Bend Country covers tall tales and legends of the Big Bend region. It includes chapters on the National Park and stories of Lost Nigger Mine Mescalero Apaches and Comanches and early mercury development in Brewster and Presidio Counties.
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University of Virginia Duncan
Big Bend
New Mexico Press
Madison
Sul Ross State College
Brewster
Presidio
Old Settlers Parade and 1930 Alpine Notices
Huge parade kicks off the Old Settlers event as Alpine plans a weed cutting drive after early rains. Equipment is ordered for the Sul Ross College library nearing completion. Various local figures are noted at Mason lodge. Earl Reaves marries Ruth Baker in Carlsbad. Tom Crosson, Big Bend pioneer, dies at Marfa. Rotary work and park plans feature in Alpine and regional updates.
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Sul Ross College
Earl Reaves
Ruth Baker
Alpine
Carlsbad, N. M
Tom Crosson
Big Bend
Marfa
Alpine Resident Directs Academy In Mexico City
Lilith Lorraine based in Alpine expands Avalon World Arts Academy to Mexico City. The item reports ceremonies for brides Miss Thalia and Miss Francis Gillet leaving for USC in Los Angeles, and Miss Katherine Henderson and J. C. Cooley of Alpine marrying at First Methodist Church led by Rev. W. R. McPherson. Hud Truck Line announces freight service linking Balmorhea Fort Davis Marfa and Alpine. El Paso politician R. E. Thomason campaigns at county courthouse.
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Lilith Lorraine
Alpine
Avalon World Arts Academy
Mexico City
San Antonio Express and News
Katherine Henderson
J. C. Cooley
First Methodist Church
W. R. McPherson
Hud Truck Line
Balmorhea
Fort Davis
Marfa
Wanted Lease for Ranch and Pasture in Alpine Texas
Property seeks a long term lease or livestock pasture suitable for both sheep and cattle. Willing to purchase necessary water rights. All proposals with full details to Box 713 Alpine Texas. Must have permanent arrangements and terms clearly stated.
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Alpine
Texas
Avalon World Arts Academy opens Mexican Jurisdiction
I H Plenn reports the Avalon World Arts Academy in Mexico City under Agustin Aragon Leiva with Lilith Lorraine directing. Headquarters will occupy the former residence of Augustin Aragon, a science and journalism pioneer. A library of thousands of volumes, including works on Einstein and nuclear fission, will be open to students and researchers without charge. Separately, the American Red Cross began its first May 30 shipment of food and comfort parcels to 44 American civilians and airmen held in Communist China through a deal with the Chinese Red Cross.
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I. H. Plenn
Mexico City
Avalon World Arts Academy
U. S
Agustin Aragon Leiva
Lilith Lorraine
Alpine
Augustin Aragon
Aragon
Mexi
Cleveland Wright
Red Cross
Communist
China
Geology field courses at UT this summer
The University of Texas reports 283 undergraduates enrolled in summer geology field courses. Graduate geology studies will be conducted this summer in West Texas near Van Horn.
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Austin
University of Texas
West Texas
van Horn
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