Editorial Clipping on Death of Transit Official Sparks Crossing Reform Call
A Mountain Peaks readers note an editorial clipping from the June 21 San Antonio Express mourning William Holden and his daughter Lydia in a grade crossing accident. It urges early action on crossing elimination. The piece mentions Alpine’s crossing issues, SP assurances, and local political commentary favoring John Lee Smith. It also cites a Blue Blaze plug praising Alpine with local attractions and a note about a new ad sender Nick Thee.
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San Antonio Express
Wm. W. Holden
San Antonio Transit Co
Lydia
Alpine
Southern Pacific
L. B. Starns
S. P
Kizzoner
John Lee Smith
Throckmorton County
Smith
Coke Stevenson
West Texas
Gov. Stevenson
Mr. Smith
Girl Scout Alpine Lions Plan Area Camp In Alpine
A Marfa area Girl Scout drive aims to create a permanent Alpine camp and form the Permian Basin Girl Scout Area Council covering Brewster, Crane, Ector, Jeff Davis, Culberson, Loving, Midland, Presidio, Reeves, Upton, Terrell, Ward and Winkler counties. Key leaders were elected and fundraising targets set with Brewster County proposed at 600 dollars. Local appeal urged volunteers from Alpine to support site search and program work.
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Permian Basin Girl Scout Area Council
Brewster
Crane
Ector
Jeff Davis
Culberson
Loving
Midland
Presidio
Reeves
Upton
Terrell
Ward
Winkler
Alton Hughes
Pecos
Tommy ‘Smith
Wink
V. P
George Delker
Fort Stockton
Darwin Keith
Odessa
Sec
Don Johnson
Treas
G. D. Webb
Monahans
Houston Chiropractor Plans Alpine Clinic Next Month
Dr. D A Hilton a Houston chiropractor announced plans to open a modern clinic in Alpine within three to four weeks. He will move all equipment and relocate to 800 North Third Street with renovations planned. The Hiltons will reside in the Luther Green residence while the old Pugh home on East Holland Avenue will house the clinic.
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D. A. Hilton
Alpine
Hilton
Houston
Luther Green
North Third St
L . Riordan
Pugh
East Holland Avenue
Supreme Court Upholds Verdict In Damage Suit Against Phone Company
EL PASO June 24 The Texas Supreme Court upholds the El Paso Court of Civil Appeals ruling in a $42,000 damage suit against Alpine Telephone Corp brought by W D McCall of Alpine on behalf of his son Earl Neal 14 alleging negligence in pole placement near the street. The high court refused a writ of error, confirming the appellate court and earlier trial verdict.
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EL Paso
Texas Supreme Court
el Paso Court of Civil Appeals
Alpine Telephone Corp
W. D. McCall
Alpine
Supreme Court
McCall
Earl Neal
Brewster County District Court
Telephone Company
Eb Paso Court of Civil Appeals
Funeral Services Held Friday For Henry Lacey Alpine Man
Funeral services were held Friday at the Christian church for Henry Lacey aged 68 who died the prior Wednesday after months of illness. Born July 15 1877 in DeSoto he moved to Alpine in 1906 and married Florence Phelps in 1908. He worked for Western Union and operated exchanges in Marathon Bluffdale and Carrizozo NM before turning to carpentry. Survived by wife and brother Charles of Anna. Rev John E Pickering officiated with Elm Grove Cemetery burial by Livingston Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Jack Davis Jack Johnson Shirley Scales Al Hand J D Gilbreath J Van Fossan.
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Lacey
DeSoto
Aline
Florence Phelps
Western Union
Marathon
Bluffdale
Carrizoza
N. M
Charles
Anna
John E. Pickering
The
Christian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Livingston Funeral Home
Jack Davis
Jack Johnson
Shirley Scales
al Hand
J. D. Gilbreath
J. van Fossan
New Gold Sox Baseball Team Sets Three Games Here Next Week
West's Alpine Gold Sox, a young ex war veterans lineup, will play Marfa State Guard Sunday at West Field at 2 30 p m. A July 4 match vs Gants Jewelers and a July 7 game against El Paso Junior City are also scheduled, with a roster including Alpine High grads.
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New Gold Sox
West
Alpine Gold Sox
West Field
Cemetery Road
Marfa State Guard
Mr. West
Gant's Jewellers
el Paso
Revival Begins Sunday At Assembly Of God Church
A revival meeting opens Sunday at the Assembly of God church at 1504 N Fifth Street. Evangelist Miss Velma Blagroves of Big Spring, a former Sul Ross student, leads the event. The public is invited to attend.
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Assembly of God Church
Fifth Street
Velma’ Blagroves
Big Spring
Sul Ross
Work Begins on Local Frozen Food Locker Plant
This week construction started on a new frozen food locker plant by Mr. and Mrs. Grady M. Nelon on the west side of the Baptist pastor’s home. W. E. Vanney is the contractor. the 38 by 56 foot tile building will include a 10 by 39 foot extension, 504 locker units, a killing floor and park-curing facility. Priority building material has been secured and locker equipment has been purchased.
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Grady M. Nelon
W. E. Vanney
Low bids opened for first section of Big Bend road
Oran Speer and T M Brown Son were the low bidders on a Texas highway project extending 23.65 miles from US 90 junction toward Persimmon Gap near Big Bend National Park. The bid for grading structures flexible base and asphalt was 232,095.57 dollars, with work to run south from Marathon, Texas.
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Oran Speer
Alvord
T. M. Brown & Son
Abilene
Marathon
Austin
Big Bend National Park
Persimmon Gap
Alpine Aztecs Open Season With Two Games Sunday
The Alpine Aztecs, newly formed ball club of young Latin American war vets, will play Portillo from Villa Acuna in a pair of contests at As nos Field Sunday. Morning game begins 10 30 with an afternoon clash to follow. Manager Herman Gonzales promises fast action. admission is 50 cents tax included.
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Alpine Aztecs
Portillo
Villa Acuna
Asnos Field
Herman Gonzales
The
Aztecs
Three Burglaries Reported In Alpine On Tuesday
Alpine police reported three burglaries on Tuesday night with minimal loot. A jukebox till at the Alp Inn was lifted but cash amount unclear. Atha's Drive-In was robbed again with about $42 taken from the cash register. White Auto Store entry yielded no missing items. No arrests have been made.
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Alpine
Alp
Atha
Sal
Scouts Get Promotions After Tippit Ranch Camp Close
The Big Bend Scout camp ended Saturday with 21 boys present eager for more. Every attendee advanced at least one rank, several earning up to five merit badges. Life-saving tests were passed by Sandy Newsom George Herbert Jim Spann Ronald Mecklin and Joe Reed. Leaders included Jimmy Keith Ware Hord Rev Nelson Wargler Pop Warner Claude Lee Tom McPherson Henry Key H G Allman Red Brooks Duane Smith M O Pittman Fred Williams Marvin Kay Curtis Gross Charles Livingston and Rosinda Uranx served as cook. A permanent camp may be possible next year if community support remains strong, said Camp Reporter Mr Hand. Mrs Paul Vogt and children visit Cisco relatives.
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Big Bend
Camp Catclaw
Jimmy Keith
Ware Hord
Rev Nelson Wargler
Pop Warner
Claude Lee
Marfa
Tom McPherson
Henry Key
H. G. Allman
Red Brooks
Duane Smith
M. O. Pittman
Fred Williams
Marvin Kay
Curtis Gross
Charles Livingston
Alpine
Rosinda Uranx
The
Mr. Hand
Dallas Methodist board appoints Dr Hawkins as VP for public services
In Dallas on Monday the Methodist university board of trustees elected Dr R M Hawkins president of Sul Ross College as a new vice president in charge of public services on the university staff. Hawkins had left for Fort Worth on business and could not be reached for a statement on accepting the post. Hawkins arrived last September from Huntsville where he built a notable record as superintendent of schools.
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Dallas
Thera Methodist University Board of Trustees
R. M. Hawkins
Sul Ross College
Hawkins
Fort Worth
Methodists To Celebrate With A Picnic Honoring Students
The Methodist church plans a July 4 gathering at Sul Ross college on the college campus Hawkins home. A six o'clock start leads to a fried chicken supper after a get-together for returned veterans and visiting Methodist students. 132 Sul Ross Methodist students are invited. Local families provide chicken and sides. bread olives and pickles come from the church. President and Mrs Hawkins help host with young people from the Sunday school.
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The
Methodist Church
Sul Hoss College
Hawkins
Sul Ross
Methodist Sunday
Hannaford Chosen Head of Robert Lee Schools
G. Mannatora who has served two years as principal at Central ward school announces resignation to become superintendent of Robert Lee schools. Mr. Hannaford and Mrs Hannaford are Sul Ross alumni. They sold their East Alpine home to the Stephenses and plan to move to Robert Lee this weekend.
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G. Mannatora
Central Ward
Robert Lee
Hannaford
Sul Ross
Central
Hannafords
East Alpine
R. N. Stephenson
Dallman dies after brief illness at age 52
Hugh Francis Dallman aged 52 died at his West College Avenue home last Saturday morning after a brief illness. Born August 22, 1899 aboard the sailing vessel Peiho, he lived in Alpine since 1939, earlier in Frisco and San Francisco. He was married to Georgia Stroud in 1926. Funeral services were at the Alpine Methodist church. his cremation and San Francisco ashes scattering followed per his wishes. Pallbearers included Otis Kimball, Pete Kennedy, Joe Hord Sr., Jim Nichols, Edwin Gillett and King Terry Sr.
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Hugh Francis Dallman
West College
Mr. Dallman
Alpine
San Francisco
Frisco
J. H. Conner
San Francisco Bay
Otis Kimball
Pete Kennedy
Joe Hord Sr
Jim Nichols
Edwin Gillett
King Terry Sr
Sheep and Goat Raisers Session Set for Alpine in September
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn will hold its fall meeting in Alpine after Sweetwater withdrew its Sonora bid. About 200 visitors are expected, with 100 association members and 100 non members. County Agent Frank Newsom aided the Alpine bid, supported by Worth fans, Fort Davis officials, and local wool and mohair interests.
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn
Alpine
Sonora
Sweetwater
Big Bend
Jimmy Pate
Alpine Chamber of
Pate
Frank Newsom
Worth
Clay Espy
Fort Davis
Frank Jones
Marfa
Johnny Williams
Sanderson
Sanderson Wool & Mohair Co
Big Bend Wool & Mohair Co
Hobbs Hand Cowboys 17 to 9 in Wild Contested Game
Hobbs, N. M. defeated Alpine 17 to 9 at Hobbs in a wild contest marked by many hits and walks. Alpine outhit Hobbs 16 to 11 but pitching control and umpire calls hurt the Cowboys. Billy Ward led Alpine with three singles and a double. Hobbs received key hits from J Clemens and Smith. The Carlsbad Miners visit Hobbs next Sunday for a 2:90 p.m. game.
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Hobbs
Cowboys
Alpine Cowboys
N. M
Alpine
George Zagrafas
Marselo Alarcon
Alarcon
Hobbs Crew
Wmer-Cutters
Bernard
Homser
Capt. McNeill
C. D. Burleson
Moore
Zagrat
Smith
Ward
Billy Ward
Hobos
McNeill
Zagratas
Henderson
J. Clemens
B. Clemens
Butler
Holwan
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Chisos Mus
Mitre Peak Guest Ranch
Old Fort Davis
McDona Observatory
Tom
College Hill
Santa Helena Canyon
Rio Bravo
Nick Thee
Friends of the Girl Scouts
Deide
M. L. ‘Swinehart
Alan Fraser
L. C. Pope
M. L. Swinert
Sephus Westmoorland
Toombs
Lions Club
Granada Theatre
Lions
Mose Alexander Pittman
Sambo
Lax ‘Thomas
Christher Bartholomew Gross
William ‘ Crankease Friesen
Montgomery Christopher Kay
Grover Cleveland
McDaniel
Alfred Atom
Jerome Kerby
Mineftelites
Ray B. Neill
Cing
William Crankease Friesen
Montgomery Chris Kay
Grover Cleve
William Crank Friesen
Alfred Atom- Bomiy Hand
Larry Klaus
Sal Hoss
Col
Pop Weston
Lion Park Fund
Pop
Sping
George Cauble
Ron Flan
Alfred
Josh Silva Jr
Silva
Carl Cross
Abel Ramirez
Amos Willoughby
Willis
Frank Marfa
Willoughby
Henry Lacey
the Christian Church
U. S
Nat. Park Road
Tippit Ranch
Ges
Sandy Newsom
George Herbert
Jim Spann
Ronald Mecklin
Joe Reed
Paul Vogt
Cisco
Puhts
Southern Methodist
Robert Lee Schools
Hugh F. Dallman
Carlsbad
Roswell
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