Alpine and Davis Mountain News in Brewster County
This county newspaper focuses on Alpine and the Davis Mountain region with local and state news. It lists pricing for reading notices, subscriptions, and society pages, naming staff and contributors such as Bennett, Raitor, Manny Mee, C D Wood, Barry Seeber, Fu Davis, Cor Men, Earl Clark, and Marathon Con scription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Bennett Raitor
Manny Mee
C.D. Wood Society
Barry Seeber
Davis Cor
Earl Clark
Post Office Orders Ford Motor Trucks for 2000 Chassis
Detroit March 7 The United States post office department hired via the Washington branch of Ford Motor company an order for 2000 motor truck chassis 600 with 1800 pound capacity and 1500 with 4200 pound capacity Deliveries to be followed by bodies to be completed The order marks the largest motor truck purchase by a government department since the war and will total about 1 000 000 in price and require 600 000 labor hours. tests were conducted by the bureau of standards with postal officials and engineers William Wolman and Morris Carriere representing the bureau of standards
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Detroit
United States Post Office Department
Washington
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Truck
Sinter Chasai
Pord Rales
Post Office Department
Tce
Old Motor Company
Bureau of Standards
Pastafiee de
Messrs
William Wolman
Chicago
Morris Carriere
Brooklyn
N.Y
Burvau of
Handards
New York Man Owns Bible Size Stamp
A New York man, George B. Lampson, owns a postage stamp described as Bible size. The volume measures 18-16 by 18-16 inches, indicating an unusually large philatelic item.
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New York
George B. Lampson
Alpine seeks to boost attendance with incentives
From a business standpoint the people of Alpine can well afford to make special inducements to have a larger attendance at the coming event. The page includes acknowledgments and notes on professional improvement while mentioning students enrolled in college and town efforts to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permeran
Flonts
Alpine
Comine
Fourth Annual P T A Conference Meets in Stockton
The fifteenth district Texas Congress of Teachers and Parents holds its fourth annual conference at Port Stockton on March 29 with delegates from twelve counties. Prominent speakers include Mrs. A. P. Wood, Mrs. H. Marek, Mrs. Sidney F Gilmore, and Irby Dyer. focus on a children’s charter and student loan fund speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Congress of Teachers and Parents
Port Stockton
Pecos
Rane
Tes
Irby Dyer
Barstow
Easter
Crane
Culberson
Pxvo
Udspeth
Sidney F Gilmore
Sonora
Cruiters Porter
Texas
Porter
de Morelock
Ul Feos
Neret
Mra Huffaker
el Paso
White House
Lafe Guardine
Tei Ledbetter
Austin
Ermnan
eRene
Ledbetter
JB. Woolfolk
Peton
Sidney Ollmore
Menry Kart Butler
Dallas
TJ. Martin
Brackerville
F Cwebeier
Morelock Returns From National Education Association Meeting
President H W Morelock reports upon returning from the National Education Association annual gathering in Washington D C February 10 25 high quality programs and strong attendance. Educators expect tight school economies but pledge to protect educational welfare for children. In Washington Morelock attended a joint House Senate session and toured Gettysburg Annapolis and the American Cathedral with plans for a grand vault housing Wilson and Dewey. He was accompanied by A B Mayhew of Uvalde regents president of the State Teachers Colleges board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Morelock
National Education Association
Washington
D. C
Morelock
House
Nd Senate
Supreme Court
Hoover
George Washington
John Garner
Uvalde
Moreek
Gettysburg
Feld
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Mary and
American Cathedral
Westminster Abbey
Woodrow Wilson
Admiral Dewey
Educational m
Board of Regents
Prominent Ft Davis Couple Is Married
Preston Johnson and Miss Clara Grubb wed secretly at the Grubb home in Fort Davis on March 10 with only immediate family present. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. R. J. Irving of the Presbyterian church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Grubb, has lived here most of her life and is a Fort Davis High School graduate. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Johnson, is also a Fort Davis High School alum and longtime resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Preston Johnson
Clara Grubb
R. J. Irving
Presbyterian Church
Grubb
Jessie Weatherby
W. O. Grubb
Fort Davis High School
Sul Rows
Johnson
B. A. Johnson
Port Davis High
Residents urged to visit farm train in Tri-County area
Alpine Fort Davis and Marathon residents are urged to visit the Santa Fe farm and home spe train Monday from 2 45 to 5 pm in a letter from tri county agent Ernest Gibbens. The visit will give ideas to improve home surroundings economically and is hoped to attract many people from Alpine Marfa Fort Davis and Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Fort Davis
Marthen
Marfa
Santa Fe
Tri-County
Ernest Gibbens
Gibbons
Marathon
Sur
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Local Livestock Exhibit Promises Modern Practices Tour
A train touring the country will visit, offering lectures and displays on modern livestock production. Ranch men and families are urged to attend to see and hear practical guides to improved ranching.
Alpine Man's Work Draws Interest From Foreign Cities
Letters from Duncan British Columbia and Barcelona Spain seek preliminary reports on sewer disposal plants. Olmsted received the first letter weeks ago from Duncan requesting details on a plant near Vancouver. Barcelona authorities ask about the Parmington N. J. plant Olmsted supervised and want a survey and report.
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British Columbia
Spain
Olmsted
Duncan
Vancouver
Barcelona
Parmington
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Alpine Avalanche
Buishing Company
A. Juteana
Stockton
Pine Mercantile
van Binion
Prop
Paso
Ft. Davis
Aida
Stella V. Byrd
Fuller Building
Goodyear
Web
Radio P
Ted
Etty Socom
Fort Worth
Baker Hotels
Wanaees Stepven F. Austin
Texas Farm & Home
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Santa FE Railway
Texas A. and M. College
A. d& M. College
Coxwell
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