Filming of The Big Bend Favored as Western Location
Movie star Jack Hoxie indicated The Big Bend section 16 would be a top location for a western feature. W A Wilson of the Marta chamber of commerce reported Hoxie’s two recent visits to the district and his praise for the Big Bend Davis Mountain ruins and the old fort at Fort. He expressed interest in a film shot with historical themes.
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Big Bend
Jack Hoxie
W. A. ‘Wilson
Marta Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend-Davis Mountai
Wilson
Marfa-Pecos Meet Ends in Pecos Victory 59 to 25
Sam notes Pecos defeated Marfa 59 to 25 in a fast well played prelim game at the Jer scholastic meet. The quick contest stood out among ten teams noted in the latest round.
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Sam
Pecos
Weekly Market Letter Fort Worth Livestock Report
Receipts remain light as trade shows vitality and steady to higher prices. Steers top at 11.65 per cwt with a 1014 lb car. Yearlings bring 12.25, fat heifers 12.25, cows 6 to 8.50, canners 5 to 5.50, calves 7 to 11.50, stockers 11 to 12.50, bulls 6.50 to 8.75 amid improved demand and mixed grades.
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Fort Worth
Maren
Gas Show Reported At Nevill Ranch Well South Of Alpine
A strong gas show was encountered in the Nevill ranch test well about thirty five miles south of Alpine. The drill has reached about 1900 feet with water about 1200 feet deep hampering progress. An eight inch casing is being set and indications for a producer are said to be favorable.
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Kate Nevill
Alpine
Schedule for 29 grid card season at Alpine Marfa and Mesilla Park
The tentative 29 grid card schedule lists games starting Sept 28 with ACC at Alpine and Oct 5 Texas Tech at Marfa. Other contests include College of Mines at Alpine Oct 19 San Marcos Teachers at a yet undecided site, Nov 2 Daniel Baker at Abilene and a Thanksgiving return in Alpine. An open date on Armistice Day may be filled.
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Graves
Sul Rove
Rotary
Neumetay
Marfa
Alpine
New Mexico Aggies
Mesilla Park
Texas Tech
College of Mines
San Marcos
Uvalde
del Rio
Daniel Baker
Meauory
Abitene
Lehreiner
Armistic
College Opens New Apartment House for Students
The San Angelo builder George W. Kercher financed a modern $100000 apartment house near the Sul Ross College campus. 450 staff and faculty toured the three to five room units with electric appliances and folding beds. Summer students from nearby towns are expected to reside there to attend the college session.
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Adenta
George W. Kercher
San Angelo
Alvine
Texas
Locoweed Study to Begin in Brewster County Area
A federal and state led study on loco weed will start in Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis counties with A B Clawson of the U S Department of Agriculture arriving in Alpine March 10 or 11 to lead the work. A survey of the entire loco infested area in West Texas is planned along with a broader botanic survey of poisonous plants and the potential establishment of an expedition station for thorough local plant study.
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Fort Davis
Mar
Fedeeral
W. Merritt
A. B. Clawson
U. S. Department of Agculture
Alpine
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
V. J. Cory
Sonora, Texas
Boco
New Hotel Under Construction in San Angelo
A new modern Li story novel is under construction in San Angelo signaling ongoing development. The project highlights local investment and anticipated increased hospitality capacity in the city.
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Angelo
San Angelo
Masonic Building Under Construction in Ralls
A Masonic hall in Ralls is under construction with the building nearing completion. Local project status indicates ongoing masonry and interior work as crews advance toward expected finish.
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Masonic
Ralls
Plan Exhibits Marking Of At W T C C Streets To Convention
A regional effort unites eleven Highland counties for a May El Paso West Texas Chamber of Commerce exhibit. Marfa Alpine Reeves Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster Upton counties pledge support with $200 from Alpine Brewster and Sul Ross College, while other chambers await approval. Markers along Alone’s street are being installed, funded by Orient Railroad and city property owners, to show house numbers and names to mark the area.
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Highland Area
el Paso
West
Alpine
Brewster County
Sul Ross College
Marfa
Fort Davis
Commere
Nat
Wilson
White House
West Texas
Orient Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Second tree shipment expected early next week by Civic League
The league reports a second carload of trees and shrubs ordered for property owners will arrive around Tuesday or Wednesday. Mrs Lula Murphy, league president, asks interested people to notify her at once. Visiting secretaries reported the trees are wholesale priced as honored guests of the local chamber of commerce luncheon.
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Civic League
Lula Murphy
League Presi An
Dent
Chamber of
Famous Movie Actor Visits Old Fort Ruins
March 4 Fort Davis visitors included Jack, a well known western film star, and Wilson, secretary of the Marfa chamber of commerce. They toured the old fort while Hoxie, linked to a Leakey tourist and movie enterprise, eyed the site for possible organization. No decision or details were disclosed.
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Jack
Fort Davis
Wilson
Marfa
Mr. Hoxie
Auto license fee cut half to boost county funds
The House passed a measure cutting passenger auto license fees by 50 percent and allowing counties to keep the first 50 000 of registration receipts. Brewster County deputy tax collector Pink Phelps says the change will raise net funds for county road upkeep despite lower per vehicle rates. The law takes effect January 1 with adjustments for truck and tractor licenses.
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House
Brewster County
Pink Phelps
Duvall
Ascot
College Starts Work On Grandstand At Sul Ross
The college at Sul Ross begins construction on a new grandstand for a track and field facility at Jackson Field. About a dozen workers are on site as the structure, costing around 6200 dollars, will seat 1600 spectators. The project funds come from student donations and community supporters, with nearly all students contributing in some way.
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Jackson Field
West Texas
Sul Ross
Ste, Sul Ross
Skytine
City Commission Orders Paving Of Three Streets
Petitions for paving three streets approved with work to start April 1 base to cure sixty days. Streets include Avenue B from Fifth to street near campus, Avenue C from Fifth to college campus, and Avenue F from Fourth to campus. Extension plans for Fifth to College avenues and Holland avenue are also noted.
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Itme
Commiesion
Presbyterian Church
Fifth Atrest
Sreet
Fifth Street
College Campus
Courthouse
Fourth Street
Fifth
Sixth
College Avenue
Holland Avenue
Fourth
Cox Motor Opens New Salesroom With Open House
Cox Motor Company held a Tuesday open house to celebrate its new salesroom. About 500 guests attended a lights filled event hosted by Hudson-Ravex and visitors from Alpine and surrounding counties. Notable attendees included T. J. Menke of Kelly-Springfield and D. H. Lane of United Rube. coffee and doughnuts were served in the service department.
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Cox Motor Company
T. J. Menke
Kelly-Springfield Tire Company
D. TH. Lane
United States
Lane
Laering
Ser
Utes Rt. P
Purchase by Marathon Man Ties Texan Sheep Sale Record
San Angelo reports one of the year’s largest Texas sheep deals. Jess Elrod of San Angelo sold 18,000 yearling ewes to Hat J Ramsey of Marathon, with about 190 in value and thousands more head contracted for fall delivery. Lambs leased near Sanderson and pasture conditions noted as brisk despite unconfirmed prices.
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Texas
Jess Elrod
San Angelo
Hat J. Ramsey
Marathon
San Angels Ives
Elrod
Nsey
L. EB. Magruder
Sanderson
New Dent Theatre Underway In El Paso
Preliminary work has begun on the Dent theatre in El Paso with costs around 500000 dollars. The National Furniture Co plans to open soon in El Paso in a building under construction, estimated to cost 17000 dollars.
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Dent Theatre
el Paso
National Furniture Col
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