Mexican Border Highway Association Plans Reorganization
Chambers of commerce along the route meet to reorganize the Mexican Border Highway Association and draft a plan to raise funds. Aimed at advertising the all weather El Paso to San Antonio route United States No 90 State Highway No 3 to attract tourist traffic. Delegates from towns along the highway expected and Brewster County Chamber of Commerce likely to attend.
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Chambers of Commerce
State Highway Department
San Antonio
el Pago
United States No. 90
Texas
el Paso
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Sierra Blanca Finds Abundant Water Supply
Berra Blanca reports a strong water well east of town drilled by L. F. McCaley last Saturday morning. The 445 foot depth reached water in a crevice, with the driller unable to lower the water further. The supply appears good, ending Sierra Blanca's practice of paying forty cents a barrel for distant water shipments.
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Berra Blanca
L. F. McCaley
Sierra Blanca
Labo
Bierra Blanca
Alpine Doctor Selects Site for Sanitarium
Dr. D C DeGroat, new to Alpine, announced this week that a site for a sanitarium has been chosen in Alpine. He believes the climate will aid many chronic sufferers and, with proper advertising, attract hundreds of visitors. details to be announced soon.
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Alpine
D. C. DeGroat
Jackson Field
Survey To Border Is Completed
A government survey near the Santa Fe area outlines a border route to Alpine and Trasio. Santa Fe officials plan a rafter company to build the road, with work starting by January 1, 1980 and completion by December 1980.
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Presale
Srinsteo
Tipaignatin Hs
Parton Coutag Ap
Santa Fe
MD Alo Os Holga Teresa
Becadipeame
Teta
Perry
Champion Frog Hooligan Wins International Caping Contest
Hooligan, a bullfrog from Stanislaus County California, claimed the world title at an international caping frog contest. He reportedly leaped exactly four feet onto Main trees amid a strong showing by local entries from San Joaquin, who earned second place after last year’s result.
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Stanislus
Calif
Pride of
New Building Contracts Let In Alpine Amid Growth
Alpine reports multiple new construction projects under way including five or more residences and business buildings. Notable jobs: L D Whittle fence on North 7th Street for 3000 dollars. Mrs W P Stilwell residence on North 11th Street for 4000 dollars. E R Cox carage apartment near the Mexican Border highway for 2000 dollars. remodeling at LH Salter home for about 2500 dollars. DeLuxe Cleaners addition at rear on Fifth Street. a $70,000 high school building progressing after brief delay. Safeway Grocery on East Holland Avenue, Humble Oil Refining on Fifth Street, and two new residences on College Hill among others.
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Alpine
Tiverton
North 7Th Street
L. D. Whittle
W. P. Stilwell
Tornillo
North 11Th Street
E. R. Cox
Cox
McCamey
Gene Pugh
Safeway
East Holland Avenue Cross
Humble Oil & Refining Company
College Hill
Frances Cush— Tian
Man Sather Elliot
W. cL Cchureau
Orientralready Om. North
Fair Grounds Worth Fene
Rancher Bags Three Panthers After Fast Chase
Lea Shuler and his dogs pursued three young panthers from the old Rixon ranch about 50 to 60 miles south. The smallest was trapped first, then two more were treed after a two to three hour chase. The young half panther half Mexican lion cubs weighed around 60 to 70 pounds each. two full grown animals were reportedly killed.
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Lea Shuler
Old Rixon Ranch
Shuler Delleres
Fort Davis plans big 70th celebration and resort opening
Fort Davis aims to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the post with a large event on October 7 and dedicate a new resort complex. Plans include a swimming pool, combined dance hall and basketball court, and a renovated barracks, with Jack Hoxie expected to attend. A survey has fixed post boundaries and a road to development proceeds. The article notes La Paz Bolivia as the highest capital.
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Fort Davis
Fort Davie
Jack Hox
Marfa
Hoxie
Alpine Readies Big Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup
Alpine prepares for the Old Settlers and Cowboys Roundup with July 4 and 5 events. A circular race track, arena, corrals, and crowd-pleasing rodeo acts are under construction at the fair grounds. Floats, dances, water carnivals, polo for all, and prize offerings draw visitors from Texas and beyond, aiming for 6,000 attendees and busy two-day festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Haley's Ranch Opens Season Next Tuesday
Haley's Ranch, formerly Rancho Valleia Cienega, 12 miles south of Alpine, opens its third annual season next Tuesday with a dinner dance from 8 to 12 led by Jack Minolan and Alpine's Old Settlers and Boys Roundup official orchestra.
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Haley
R Anch
Rancho Valle Ia Cienega
Alpine
Jack
Old Settlers
Robison cleared by legislature in defeat of charges
Land Commissioner J T Robison won legislative clearance by an 85 to 35 vote amid rancher support. In a separate crash near Alpine, two Sul Ross College students Miss Mabel Thibideaux and Miss Vivian Goodrich were injured when a delivery truck overturned after a left turn by Mrs John Perkinson. Thibideaux was gravely hurt and rushed to Houston, while Goodrich suffered painful but non critical injuries.
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J. T. Robson
J. D. Jackson
Robison
Mabel Thibideans
China
Texas
Vivian Goodrich
Jayton
John Perkinson College
Ovea
Baines
Sut Ross College
Young Caldwell
Lilly Ogas
Randy Kitchen
Moss
Thibideaux
Privatcians
Houston
Perkins
Little Theatre of the Alps Opens Summer Season Tonight
The Little Theatre of the Alps debuts its summer season with the mystery play The Silent Shape directed by Mrs Jerome Smiser of Fort Worth. Cast includes A E Owens, Rdith Hopson, Jadys Johnson, Rosalyne Smiser, W D Cowan, Harold Sims, Murphy Johnson and Knox Reid. A children’s production July 19, a high school play August 2 and another play August 16 are planned. tickets 50 cents to 66 2/3 cents from cast members.
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Little Theatre of the
Fort Worth
The
Little Theatre
Sounds Practical Child Injured in We hine
A fragment reports a child injured in a washing device mishap in New Orleans. The article notes concerns about a laundry apparatus and possible attachments to washing cars.
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Wehine
New Orleans
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Border Highway Assn
del Rio
San
Alpine Doctor
LANS
Jack Hoxie
la Paz
Bolivia
Cen
Puter
J.T. Robison
Ross
College Avenue
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