Big Bend Area Attracts Visitors and Prospective Residents
Alpine and the Big Bend area gain recognition for cool summers and unique sights. Sul Ross State College drives visitor interest with summer programs and graduate study offerings. Conferences and conventions, including reading and West Texas associations, draw professionals and retirees seeking climate and cultural access. Growth is expected in the coming years.
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Big Bend
Bend
Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross State College
Var
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Texas
Sul Ross
Texas Association For the Impres
West Texas Press Assn
West Texas
Big Bend National Park
Are You Living And Driving Safely Leading State Checks
The article discusses two state laws on highway safety and insurance, pushing timely vehicle inspections by Sept 6 1952 to avoid last minute congestion. It notes penalties for uninspected vehicles and stresses safety for drivers and families. It also quotes concerns about Europe facing poverty and mistrust, urging peace and self-reliance, while asserting the U.S. cannot save Europe by joining another war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dr Atic
George Washington
Alpine Business Directory Snapshot Big Bend Area
A fragmented list outlines local businesses in Alpine and surrounding areas. Entries include Abstract Co, Chambers Appliance, Plymouth Sales, Western Auto Store, Alpine Lumber, Hale Cleaners, Alpine Drug Store, Jeter Hill Building, Smith Furniture, Adams System Grocery, Elliott's Hotel Holland, Kay Insurance Agency, Western Lamps Shop, Motor Inn Machine Shop, The Model Men’s Store, Big Bend Nursery, T A Beard Oil, Photo Shop, Big Bend Plumbing, Gulf Oil Texaco station, Ward’s Mobil Service, and more. The compilation highlights services from hardware and groceries to lodging and insurance.
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Osillo
Mr. Getance
United States
Dakar
Certas
Nait Txico
Big Bend Abstract Co
Title Insurance
Sixth St
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
W. Ave. E
Chambers Appliance Co
Automobile
Casner Motor Company
W. Holland
LaBeff Motor Co
DeSoto
Plymouth
E. Holland Ave
Automobile Equipmen Western Auto Associate
E. Holland
Banks
First National Bank
Alpine Capital & Surplus
Alpine Lumber Co
Treadwell Lumber Co
Butane Gas & Appliances
Highland Butane Co
Butane Systems
Appli 1A
Sm Bt
Dry Cleaners
Hale Cleaners
Texas Cafe
Mrs. J
Walker
Rose Cafe
Holland Hotel
Candy Jobbers
S. & S. Sales
Nelson H. Sanders
Scales Brothers Fountain
Alpine Drug Store
Rexall Store
W. Holland Ave
Sloan Jone
Jeter Hill Bldg
Tia
Feastermaker
Purina
W. Ave
Furniture— Home Furniture Co
Alpine Furniture Exchange
T Shops
Norilla
Winfolend
Grocers— Adams’ ’M’ System
Elliott
Holland Ave
Williams & Vogt Groceries
Shab St
Frank Hofnes
Manag
Jim Francois
Holland
Kay“Insurance Agency
Fidelity Union Life Insur
Cross & Cress
Linn’s
Joe'n
Motor Inn
den Grnst
Big Bend Nursery & Floral
John Stowell
7Th St
T. A. Beard Standard Oil Products
Hunter's House of Better
Holland Hotel Bldg
Plumbing Contractors
Big Bend PI Plumbing Company
Jenewell - PI
Es Ae
Texaco
First
Gulf Servicenter
Gulf Oil
Gr Holland
Codrich Tires
Snapper
Chevron
Holland & Stir
Ward's Mobil Service
Sporting Goods
Noel's Taxi Service
W. Ave. D
Better Western Motels
White's Highland Village
C. G. Morrison Co
Joe W. Holland
Webster
Marta Highway
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