Trans Pecos mining talks spark Terlingua prospecting note
A Texas mining piece notes the United States Geological Survey eyeing the Terlingua quicksilver district and surrounding Big Bend areas for deeper ore bodies. It suggests outcomes depend on market demand and exploration, with potential in new mines beyond current districts.
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United States Geological Survey
Chisos
Christmas
Texas
Riet
Big Bend
Barstow
Ripley
Ward County News
Carl Trott
Pecos Res
Brewster Relief Designation Highlights Trans Pecos Crisis
Brewster county is placed on the emergency drought relief list after a telegram to county officials. Ranchers in the county will access relief under arou th provisions once administering instructions arrive. County Administrator J. W. Gilmer attends Odessa meeting for FERA funds. hundreds of cattlemen from eight counties discuss drought relief and cattle buying plans, with El Paso and New Mexico ties noted.
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Brewster County
Drowth
Board of County Commissione 5
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Gilmer
Odessa
Informaton
FERA
Henry T. Fletcher
el Paisano Hotel
Marfa
United States
Arthur L. McKnight
el Paso
Marta
E H. Simons
H. L. Kent
New Mexico A
Excellent Program by the Texas Lutheran Choir
A packed Alpine Sun Rose auditorium hosted a Texas Lutheran College choir Sunday evening. Attendees praised the performance and noted careful training of the young voices. The choir traveled on generous gifts and gratitude was extended to Alpine Lutherans for hospitality and support. Margaret Adams, recently in Dallas for specialist care after a swimming injury last summer, is reported greatly improved.
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Elle Char
Sipine Ltheran Congresstion
Choin
Alpine
Lutheran College
Hheir
Alpine Lutheran Congresstion
Dom Adams
Margaret
Dallas
Deadline Set For Dog Rabies Inoculation Campaign
The city announces a final opportunity for dogs and cats to be inoculated at 1 to 5 pm tomorrow with Dr. A J Hoffman from Marfa. Only 28 animals were vaccinated last weekend. past campaigns vaccinated over 100. Unvaccinated animals will be impounded or killed as the drive continues through the year to eliminate stray nuisances and prevent rabies.
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A. J. Hoffman
Marfa
Hoffman
Revival To Be Held At Christian Church
A revival meeting will begin at the Christian church next Monday night. Rev. J. T. McKissick of Marfa will assist the church’s pastor Rev. Wm. M. LeMay. There will be special music each service and everyone is invited to attend.
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Christian Church
J. T. McKissick
Marfa
Wm. M. LeMay
Evservice
Delegation Hears Highway Talk For Alpine Area
A San Antonio style description notes a highway commission delegation met with local leaders to discuss completing a 26 mile road between Alpine and Sart. Brewer County Chamber of Commerce and county officials attended. The group pledged to pursue state support and schedule a further meeting when more representatives can attend. Alan Fraser and Miss Ethel Patterson visit local relatives.
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Caner
Brewster
Dudge
Butch Caron
Caberoneous
E . H. Powis
Jett Davin
Brewer County
Chamber of Commerce
E. H. Inova
Irney
Pua
J. Lot
Init
Alpine
Sart
Prisha
Cowboys Bring Horses to Town Amid Rodeo Preparations
With the rodeo near, cowboys will bring horses into town and many will be on streets traveling to the rodeo grounds. Autoists are urged to drive carefully to avoid frightening horses and accidents. An aged city ordinance requiring stopping for mounted horsemen exists but officials plan to avoid strict enforcement, aiming for safety and cooperation between cowboys and motorists.
Penney Store Set to Open in Alpine July 19
J C Penney will open a new Alpine store July 19 under manager J C Arledge. A $25 000 stock of merchandise will greet customers. Local employment will be limited to manager assistant and a few staff. The store aims to boost town growth and attract other business. the Arledges will relocate with family.
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Ompany
J. C. Penney Company
Alpine
J. C. Arledge
Arledge
Penney
Commerce
Aredge
Mrs. Arledge
Alpine Boy Injured When Auto Strikes Bicycle
Graves, Jr., a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Graves Bogel of Alpine, was struck by a coupe while riding a bicycle near the north campus entrance. The impact sent him about 48 feet, causing severe cuts and bruises and a lung injury. He was taken to a local hospital and is reported improving.
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Graves
Irw Market Opens at Hub Service Location
A. McGowen, formerly employed at Safeway, opens a vegetable and produce market in the old Hub Service station building beside the Ava branch. He will handle a complete line of fresh vegetables and produce.
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A. McGowen
Safeway
Hub Service Staton
Avanche
Sul Ross plans Carlsbad Cavern trip for 300 fans
About 300 students faculty and friends of Sul Ross College will tour Carlsbad Cavern leaving Alpine July 3. The party will stay overnight in Carlsbad and return July 4 after a cavern run completed by 3 PM mountain time. Signups and transportation details are handled by Dr. Clifford B. Casey with meetings at the Old Auditorium and through June 30.
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Carlsbad
Sul Ross Party
Alpine
Clifford B. Casey
Crawford
Ds. Casey
Carls Bad
Sut Ross College
Mexican miner dies after dynamite blast at Terlingua mine
Terlingua June 21 Piliberto Gonzales a Mexican workman at a Tarrant Mining Company site near 39 died several hours after a blast triggered by a hole drilled where a shot of dynamite had failed to explode. He was blinded in both eyes, one leg broken, and suffered cuts and bruises yet remained conscious until death.
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Terlingua
Piliberto Gonzales
Tarrant
Gonzales
Alpine Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup Planned
Alpine's Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup will open next Wednesday with a parade at nine. The two day event features rodeo action, a barbecue, dances, and appearances by Border Patrol, American Legionnaires, and Sul Ross College band. Local clubs and businesses are joining in to ensure a busy program with top rodeo performers from nearby towns.
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Old Settlers
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Esterday
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Big Bend
George Benson
Buddy Hancock
San Antonio
W. H. Terry
Central Power and Light declares stock dividends
Central Power and Light in Corpus Christi on June 29 announced a dividend by the board. The seven percent preferred stock will pay 43.75 cents per share and the six percent preferred stock 37.5 cents per share. Dividends are payable August 1 to holders of record July 14. James C. Kennedy, president, announced the action.
More Than 100 Go on Chihuahua Trip
More than one hundred summer students and Alpine residents joined Sul Ross College on an annual excursion to Chihuahua. A special train departed Saturday morning and reached Chihuahua that afternoon. The group toured historic and scenic sites over Sunday and Monday, returning Tuesday evening. They praised Chihuahua residents for warm reception and enjoyed a full program during the stay. Miss Stather Elliott led the trip, drawing on years of experience in Mexico.
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Sul Ross College
Ine
Chibana Metropolis
Mexican City
Chihuahua
Stather Elliott
Th College
Mexico
Coljiewe
National Masonry Leader Thomas Fletcher Elected President
Thomas Fletcher former president of Sul Ross College was elected president of the Masonic Home Executives of the United States at a meeting in Elizabeth town Pa. He previously served for years as superintendent of the Masonic Orphans Home at Fort Worth.
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Thomas Fletcher
Sul Ross College
Masonic Home
United States
Atlizabethtown
Fletcher
Masonic Orphans Home
Fort Worth
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