Ursuline Nuns Join Summer Session As Students
Two Ursuline Sisters Sisters Francis and Aloysius join Pecos division summer session as students and teachers in public schools. They previously began a private venture, faced setbacks, and now pursue Master’s degrees while guiding local pupils. Both express pride in their vocation and work.
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Ursuline Order
Francis
Aloysius
Pecos
Ter Francis
Aloy
Hua
Southwon
Bistar
Est
Sul
Sul Ross Students Plan Carlsbad Caverns Visit
Sul Ross College schedules a Sul Ross Day trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico sun July 9. Students faculty and friends will tour the caverns with a guided fee of 1.30 for participants. Departure from Alpine is Saturday morning July 8 with sight inspections en route and return Monday July 10.
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Carlebed Caverns National Park
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Caverns
Alpine
West Holland Ave Bridge Project Nearing State Handover
The West Holland Avenue bridge paving project, begun last January with minor cleanup remaining, is expected to be turned over to the state early next week. The East Holland street widening from Fifth Street east was also noted in the update.
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West Holland Avenue
East Holland
Fifth Street
Pecos Prepares 10th Annual Rodeo July 3-4
Pecos gears for its 10th annual rodeo and celebration on July 3 and 4 with a preliminary roping event July 2. Matinee and night rodeos run Monday and Tuesday, with parades featuring mounted participants. Notables include H C Slack, survivor of the world’s first Pecos rodeo in 1883, riding in parades. Financial prizes exceed $200. Dances set for weekend. Railroad Commissioner Jerry Sadler to attend opening night.
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Pecos
H. C
Uncle Henry) Slack
Jerry Sadler
Automobile Licenses Extended To 1942 By Texas Police
Texas drivers may continue using licenses through 1942 as the Legislature did not change the law. State police urged travelers to contact district headquarters to confirm permit validity for trips in other states. Extensions may be revoked after examinations for serious driving violations or changes in licensing rules.
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Kiet Fred Hickman
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Highway Patrol
Texas
Highland Fair Directors Discuss Sales Pavilion Project
Highland fair directors weighed including a Sales Pavilion in the highway department 1941 program. Webb said the 1940 program was not finished and the pavilion might be added next year. A 50 by 10 foot frame building with 400 seats was proposed, funded by county and an individual, with WPA approval expected by July 1 and construction possible by August.
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Association
Highway Department
Marta
Webb
Animate
Morelock
Highland
Old Breeders Association
Big Bend
Jack Relction
Ssly
Serted
Works Progress Administration Rede
Assoes
Big Bend Area
Big Presidio
Bend National Park
Jef Davis
Brewster
Presidio
Combes
Paul Henderson
Works Progress Administration
el Paso
Leahy Joins Staff of Davis Mountains Coaching School
Fort Davis June 28 Frank Leahy head football coach of Boston College has joined the staff of the Davis Mountains Coaching school to be held July 24 29. Other staff include John DeGrosa Blair Cherry Kurt Lenser Jack Gray and Tonto Coleman with Director Prude promising a high talent level for imparting coaching knowledge. The gathering marks a notable array of football and track experts in the Southwest.
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Southwest
Fort Worth Officials Promote Highway 67 at Regional Meet
Cotton of the Fort Worth chamber describes the gathering as the greatest ever held in the country and urges completion of Highway 67. He notes East Texas routes connect to Fort Worth, while Fort Worth boosters push precedence for the highway amid regional development plans for the Trans-Pecos area and Big Bend access. The next association convention is set for Comanche in October.
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Scientife
Cotten
Fort Worth
Samerce
Texas
Aiso
Cotton
Trans-Pecce
Louriete
Big Bend
Highway Department
Comanche
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Carlsbad Caverns
Your Theatre
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Uesday
Kansas City Toys
Kansas City
West Holland Ave
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School For Coaches
J. M. McClenaghan
Hiwin
Eva Jean Ferguson
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Big Bend Motor Co
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