Salt Mixing Plant Planned at Marathon Farm
March 13 Marathon Earl Clark local agent Dr Rountree s Med Salt Co Austin plans a warehouse to install a mixing plant for plain salt and medicine. Salt will be shipped in carload lots and mixed by machinery then sacked and distributed to Big Bend points. The product aids ranchmen by preventing diseases in livestock, with separate formulas for cattle and for sheep and goats to control stomach tape worms.
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Marathon
Win Hill
Kerryville
Kerrville
Earl Clark
Rountree
Mr. Hill
Training school to be held at Methodist Church
A standard training school starts next Monday evening at 7 20 at the Methodist church. Rev W R McPherson the pastor announced it with Rev F B Faust in charge all churches invited. Three courses include The Teachings of Jesus by Dr H C Henderson The Program of the Christian Religion by Mrs Thomas Watson and The Methodist Church by Rev Fred B Faust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. R. McPherson
F. B. Faust
Jesus
H.C. Henderson
Marta
Thomas Watson
el Paso
Fred B. Faust
Th Methodist Church
Sredit
Sul Ross Center Marcus Connally Tops Conference Scorers
Marcus Connally, Sul Ross lanky center, led the TI A A conference high point list with 105 points. He ranked among seven players to surpass the century mark and was named to the all LA A team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Connally
Sul Ross
TI. A. A
Conally
Baines Teases El Paso Golf Hounds in Tour News
GEO Baines criticizes El Paso golf hounds while visiting last week and urges a big turnout for this summer's tourney. He praises Coach Graves as a golfer, details practice for the Clondcroft event, and notes Sul Ross athletes boast Graves' golfing skill with quirky stunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scobee
George Baines
EL Paso Golf Hounds
Sayeth Kay Lewis
The
Herald
George
Baines
Kay
Clondcroft
Sul Ross
Graves
Legion Seeks New Members After Alpine Meeting
Brewster County American Legion plans aggressive recruitment following a meeting at the Holland Hotel led by State Commander Ernest Cox and others. Otis Morgan named commander, Cecil Duncan adjutant, with about 25 present and roughly 100 eligible members in the county. Local post reorganized. effort to enlist all eligible. speakers discussed a draft act and a general uplift of American citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
American Legion
Holland Notel
Ernest Cox
BM. Murphy
Sai
J. TL. Brown
State Department of
Cox
Legion
Otis Morgan
Cecil Duncan
Alpine
Bar! Clark
Marathon
Border Rubber Plant Sold in Marathon Deal
In Marathon on March 13, W W Crawford and Earl Clark completed a sale to John Marshall of Border Rubber Co New York City the local rubber factory here Buyers plan salvage of the plant and sale of building materials to ranchmen The plant had manufactured wax from candela Sunt in the Big Bend region and wax use declined as supplies diminished prompting sale The wax production era extended into recent weeks before operations ceased due to dwindling supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
W. W. Crawford
Earl "Clark
John Marshall
Border Rubber Co
New York City
Abber Company
Han
Marthen
Big Bend
Mexico
Rio Grande
Fixtures For M System Store To Be Here Monday
A. W. Stanley and Will Stanley announce fixtures for the new M System store will arrive Monday and be installed soon after. The business, previously Mokus Pokus Grocery and bought from A. Beard, will operate under the name Jake three or four days to complete installation. Will Stanley is set to arrive Monday.
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M System
A. W. Stanley
Yesteray
Midland
Will Stanley
Odes
A. Beard
Oper
Heard
Jake
Stanley
Fire destroys office records at Sul Ross library site
A fire of unknown origin started in a small shack used as an office and tool room for the Sul Ross library project destroyed plans and office records. Surveying instruments valued around 200 dollars and office equipment were ruined. no fire in the main building and firefighters confined the blaze to the office end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Library
Hoxie Visits Lions Club and Golfing Guest List
Jack Hoxie of Fort Davis and Hollywood attends a Lions Club meeting in Holland. He discusses advertising the Big Bend to over half a million people in 1929 and predicts the area will become a popular U S resort. The luncheon features Misses Evelyn Smith, Mabel McClatchey, Ruth Williams, Florence Ymark, Ethel Skevington, Ida May Weyerts, and piano numbers by Mrs Phyllis Burnt Jr and Wood. Colonel Pistachio Mela chrino el Dieblo of Chihuahua City also appears, alongside Rotary guest Mr Buckner with memory demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lub
Holland
Sident Owens
Sut Ross
Evelyn Smith
Mabel McClatchey
Ruth Williams
Florence Ymark
Ethel Skevington
Ida May Weyerts
Phyllis Burnt Jr
Muse
Sul Ross
Miss Wood
Evan J. Wood
Jack Hoxie
Fort Davis
Hollywood
Big Bend
Amer
Buckner
Rotary Club
Owens
Pistachio Melachrino el Dieblo
Chihuahua City
Kandy
Mayor appoints advisory committee for city planning
Mayor G W Baines said the city will form an advisory committee of seven drawn from local civic clubs. The panel, to aid in city planning and beautification, will serve from five to ten years and be announced in a few days. Also noted is the Dodson family's return from Ozona and plans for Mrs Easterling to live with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eity Commission
Eity
G. W. Baines
FURFLIES BATTLE OVER MTZ TIME ZONE AT LUNCHEON DRAWN
A three cornered clash at the chamber of commerce luncheon last Monday centered on restoring Alpine and West Texas to the mountain time zone. Doc Wright led a lone pro position against John Head and J D Jackson. The debate touched mechanics for windmill repair delays and teachers recreation time, ending in a draw with no settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
West Texas
Doc Wright
John Head
J.D. Jackson
Fancher
Doe
Andy
Jackson
Doc
Mr. Jackson
John
Cemetery Association to holds important meeting Tuesday
Alpine Cemetery association calls an important meeting next Tuesday at 4:00 PM at the Christian church. Members are urged to attend as there is important business to transact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Baptists Plan Large Sectional Meet in El Paso Area
Delegates from about 30 churches are expected as El Paso and Pecos valley Baptist associations stage a Mission rally on April 1. Rev. Buren Sparks of the Bap- List church says the territory extends from El Paso to Odessa and McCamey, with Dr. W. R. White of Dallas directing the event alongside district pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
el Paso
Pecoto Alley
Buren Sparks
Odessa
Sanderson
T. P
Sparks
Perkins Completes Blindfold Drive From Del Rio to El Paso
Rube Perkins staged a foldable auto journey from Del Rio to El Paso along the Border Way 0 S 90. He arrived in Alpine at noon Tuesday and rested at the Holland hotel where he wore a heavy black blindfold during entry. He said the drive completed without serious incident and continued west, reaching El Paso at 3 pm the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rube Perkins
del Rio
el Paso
Civil War Vet J C Singleton Dies at 95 in Texas
J C Singleton 95 a Civil War veteran died Wednesday morning at his daughter Mrs Low Singleton Ayers home in Texas. Born in Georgia he moved to Texas as a youth settling in Tyler and later lived with his two daughters since 1920. His wife died in 1918 and he is also survived by son Ruff Singleton of Rockdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Singleton
Low Singleton Ayers
Bluffdale
Ayers
Singleton
Georgia
Texas
Tyler
W. J. Griffith
Angelo to Entertain Cattle Raisers Convention Delegates
Angelo prepares to entertain delegates attending the sixth annual Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association convention in San Angelo March 18 to 20. Plans include a half million dollar polo club facility opening for visitors, social events, and a Spring Race Festival opening March 19 with six special running events named for association officials. John P. Lee, longtime member and convention chairman, says record attendance is expected.
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Sth
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Lvestock Cooperative Marketing Associat
San Angelo
John P. Lee
Pioneer Alpine Woman 85 Years Old Monday Celebration
Mrs James Darling a longtime Alpine resident celebrated her 86th birthday Monday. She has witnessed Alpine grow from a Western cowtown to a progressive western town, with many friends sending best wishes on her anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Darling
Alpine
Darling
Cowtown
Monflay
Baines and Daughter Visit El Paso Over Weekend
George W. Baines traveled with his daughter Elizabeth to El Paso for a weekend visit. The outing highlighted family ties and leisure time in the border city, with no public events recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Baines
Elizabeth
el Paso
Fort Davis Golfer’s Hole in One That Didn’t Count
Fort Davis March 10 A golfer made a hole in one on a local course but the shot did not count for his score. He used a second ball on a practice shot then found the first ball in the cup after the round. Granger notes the odds of repeating such a feat, editors hint at a possible misprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Gosh
Bail
Granger
Harry Seabee
Ft Davis
Drama Week Observed by Alpine Clubs Across Town
National Drama Week featured the Little Theatre of the Alps the Mask and Slipper Club and the Tormentors. Local study clubs and Mojave Granada shrines supported the event to spark interest in dramatic arts. Ross auditorian showcased Miss Annie Kate Ferguson in a well received production noted for its careful detailing and strong cast. The Tormentors presented Pink and Patches at Mojave theatre, proving their sub college group can stage engaging drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apine
Little ‘Theatre of
The
Alps
Mojave
Granada
Ross
Annie Kate Ferguson
Hoxie to Stage Rodeo at Fort Davis Stockade
Fort Davis Texas March 13 Jack Hoxie and Hollywood cowboys will stage a rodeo at the old Fort known as the Hoxie Stockade on March 23 in the afternoon. The show features drone and steer riding rifle shooting trained horse stunts trick riding bulldogging and clowning with visitors expected from Presidio Fort Stockton and Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Jack Hoxie
Old Fort Here
Presidio
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Highland Club Wins at Port Worth Fat Stock Show
Highland 4 1 club teams shone at the Port Worth Fat Stock show with A F Robinson of the chamber of commerce attending. Tri County agent Mitchens credited for the strong showing with Highland boys and girls winning prizes Mildred Tobbens placed third Lloyd Mitchell Jr won eighth and twelfth prizes Cox Wright competed and accompanying Robinson to the show. The pen results were sent to press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Port Worth
T A. F. Robinson
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Tri-County
3Icbens
Robinson
Mitehe
Highland Boys
Mildred
Pat Murphy Tours Alpine District in West Texas Campaign
Pat Murphy, candidate for Congress from the West Texas district, spent Friday in Alpine meeting old allies and new supporters. He highlights plans to tour the district further, discuss his platform, and promote a federal education department, wool tariff, and state park support in the Davis Mountains region. Murphy is a Wellington native with West Texas ties and World War I service, including time with the Texas Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat) Murphy
San Ane
Congress
Unis
Alpine
Murphy
Avanche
Tme
West Texas
Angelo
Meiwe
Cumberland Univer
Georgetown and
Nation University
Washington
D.C
Wellington
France
Texas Divison
Department of Education
Davis Mountain
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B.D. Slayton
Honey Island
Slayton
Chas, Young
H. G. Watson
Border Sells
Lions Club
A Dodson
Bfrs
M. J. Dodson
Ozona
W. C. Easterling
D. C
Perkins
J. C. Singleton
Lange
Hollywood Cowboys
FT. Davis
Highland Club
Pworth
Pat Murphy
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