Alpine Hosts Tenth Roundup With Cowboy Lore and Celebrities
The Alpine rodeo plans a two day event July 2 and 4 titled Old Settlers and Cowboys Round-up. Managers Gene Benson and Joe Parker promote attractions, including accommodations, meals, dancing, and a roster of notable rodeo performers. Local lodge officers were elected and will be installed at the next meeting on July 2.
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Old Settlers and Cowboys
Gene Benson
Joe Parker
Pardner
Texas
A. Wade
A.M
D.C. Littleton
O. K. Lane
G. W. Barnes
Mlb. Slight
FS Matthews
Tyler
U S 90 Men To Meet July 11 At Roswell Hotel
Officers of the Border Way organization announce a July 11 meeting at the Roswell hotel at 1 PM in De Rio to elect officers for the year. AF Rob Alpine, secretary, says a good Alpine attendance is hoped for and Clay Hand of Alpine is the present president.
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de Rio
AF Rob Alpine
Roswell Hotel
Clay Hand
Alpine
Mrs Bowles Funeral Draws Family From Texas and Oklahoma
The obituary notes Mrs Bowles and her family attended the funeral. It lists relatives including Tom Mowles and Mrs Nay Howtes and two others, Mrs Rawlings of Snyder Texas, Mr Bee as Bennett of Dallas, and Beecher Bennett. It mentions her Presbyterian faith and long service to the Methodist church since 1922.
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Tom Mowles
Nay Howtes
J.ee
Lorraine
Texas
MO. Rawings
Snyder
Mes
Subscription campaign extends into the region
The notice promotes a subscription drive with residents invited to join by applying or nominating others. It announces a campaign to attract participants for an opportunity ride and a self-help effort, urging broad involvement and highlighting a timed window for sign ups.
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Coventer
Orly
Field Meet Recap Highlights Ranch Tour And Attendee Count
The report notes a major field meet segment including Frank P. Holland editor of Farm and Ranch A. R. Mary president of Armstrong Packing Co. George Saching of Armour & Company and others from Chicago. A notable last day trip to the Mitchell ranch near Marta drew an estimated crowd exceeding 200 participants.
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Frank P. Holland
Farm and Ranch
A. R. Mary Presid
Armstrong
George Saching
Armour & Company
Andy
Chicago
Mitchell Ranch
Marta
Highland Hereford meet drew wide county turnout
The Highland Hereford association with 62 members organized a field meet across three towns including Marathon Valentine and Fort Stockton. Activities featured a ranch tour, noon chuck wagon meal, barbecue in Alpine, and dances for all ages across three nights starting July 2 with the Dusky Stevedores of El Paso.
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Dallas News
Highland Hereford Association
Hie
Marta
Ponte the
Damsey
Marathon
Boog Mean Valentine
Ab Tenike
Fort Stockton
Bill Kingston
Balmorhea
Hol Means
Valentine
Jack Jolly
Dave Pool
Girvin
Frank Jones
Fort
el Paso
Community parade set with floats and cowboys in Western costumes
Local clubs and organizations agreed to coordinate a two day parade along Sixth Street and College Avenue. The Alpine float leads with cowboys in Western attire. Prizes will be awarded for best floats. Concessions were sold to Henson and Parker to cover advertising.
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Businessen
Sixth Street
College Avenue
Henson and
Parker
Make Trip Draws City Welcome and Banquet
The Make group stayed in Chi Kita City with reserved hotels and was greeted with speeches and banquets. They were met by the mayor and consul, toured Anting and Re rininx company sites, viewed medieval dungeons, and met the state governor at a palace banquet as officials and teachers praised the visit.
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Chikatia
Wand Ameter
Anting and
Re Rininx Company
Cty
Seven Madre Mountains
Helton's fatal crossing death linked to hidden train view
An article reports on a fatal crossing incident involving Helton who died when a waxon vehicle obscured the view of an oncoming train. The event occurred near a hilltop crossing as authorities note signed papers about his Jewish school contract were found with him.
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Jewsh School
Shel
Local Man Killed In Train Car Collision Near Alpine
M. L. Shelton died when his car stalled on tracks as a wagon driver warned of an approaching train. The car smashed through a cattle fence, Shelton was thrown free, and a section of the vehicle was torn apart. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ with Rev. Jesse Sewell. Shelton, born March 17 1859 in Tennessee Colony Texas, spent years as a schoolmaster across several Texas towns. He leaves wife Mary K E Standlandry and three children A A Shelton Sanderson Mrs Pink Phelps Alpine and Mrs Joear Miles Presidio.
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Mr. Shelton
Church of Christ
Jesse Sewell
Elm Grove Cemetery
M. L. Shelton
Tennessee Colony
Texas
Palestine
Texas Tech
Sul Ross
Shelton
Mary KE. Stanlandry
San Angelo
Ing
Arizona
Sheltons
Alpine
Life of Christ Faithful Judge Succumbs in Navarro County
A devout public servant and church member who joined the Church over 50 years ago is remembered as a respected Navarro County judge and community worker. The obituary notes his lifelong service and faith, marking a long career in the bar and local civic life.
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Life of Christ
Devatty
Navarro County
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