Trans-Pecos country and county formation lore
The article recalls the vast Trans-Pecos region, noting Brewster County’s size and travel miles for tax assessments. It references old Dallas Herald perspectives on a proposed Brewster County seat, Murphysville, and contrasts then and now with West Texas scenes and local anecdotes about Pecos and Alpine figures. It includes Bob Whipkey and Buddy Withers as notable mentions and ends mid-story.
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Trans-Pecos
Brewster County
U. S
Texas
Frank Skevington
Alpine
Bullis Gap
Sanderson
Terrell
Skevington
Brewster
Presidio County
Dallas News
Dallas
Murphysville
West Texas
Bob Whipkey
Abi- Jene Reporter
Homeling
Twin Riter Peaks
Bob
Bul Ross Hill
Avalanche Crew
T. R. Moody
West Texas delegates hear highway plan for No. 90 progress
Delegates from Alpine and West Texas counties told the State Highway Commission in Austin that work on U S Highway 90 from Alpine to Sierra Blanca would begin soon after completion of the Sierra Blanca to El Paso segment. The commission urged securing right of way deeds in Presidio Culberson and Jeff Davis counties and noted funds for underpasses, with construction near Lobo slated for mid summer.</analysis>
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West Texas
Austin
Chervon
Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
J. E. Caner
Alpine
K. Casner
Sierra Blanca
el Paso
Highway Commission
Presidio
Culberson
Jeff Davisounties
Lobo
W. R. Ely
State “Hhway Commission
J. E. Casner
Capt. Simmons
W. T. Davis
Marfa
Fowlkes
Ft. Davis
van Horn
Flying Kites Near Electric Lines Warned as Dangerous
A center power and light official warns boys and girls about kite flying near electric lines. Do not fly kites in wet weather or near poles and towers. Report entangled kites to the power company for safe removal and keep away from energized wires to prevent injury or outages.
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Br. Lite
Eal Manger
Cental
Memorial Service by Alpine Chapter No 132 OES
Alpine chapter No 132 Order East er Star holds a memorial service at the Masonic hall next Thursday at eight oclock. All are invited to attend. The text also mentions prize Money Nit and a $50 amount next Tuesday night, but details are unclear.
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Alpine Chapter No. 132
Order Easter Star
Masonic Hall
Conanapa
Prine
Presidio Journal Changes Hands in Marfa Purchase
The Presidio Journal debuts under new owners 2. Moore and L. H. Gilbreath, Marfa newspapermen who bought the paper recently. A. Pipes, former publisher, moves to Pabens to stay in newspapers. The journal expands from four to eight pages and is edited by Ralph England of Presidio, now published at the Big Bend Sentinel plant in Marfa.
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Presidio Journal
2. Moore
L. H. Gilbreath
Marfa
A. Pipes
Pabens
Ralph England
Presidio
Big Bend
Special Election Interest Grows in Terlingua Precinct 4
Interest is intense for a Tuesday April 2 special election in Terlingua and Dugout to choose a commissioner for Precinct 4. Elmo Johnson and W. D. Bureham are the contenders after Johnson contested November returns. Bureham, the Democratic nominee, won the general by 3 votes 41 to 38.
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Terlingua
Dugout
C. R. Button
Elmo Johnson
W. D. Bureham
Johnson
Honor Roll Subscriptions Urgently Requested By Avalanche
Readers urged to pay subs to Avalanche as response remains cool. Credit is given to those in good standing and thanks extended to contributors in Alpine and surrounding areas including R A Carnes Milton Gilmer R A Hawley Matt Smith B Casey LB Stars W H Terry Mrs Pugua Younger Mary A Pierson P M Penrod A Beard PLE Gillet and others.
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R. A. Carnes
Alpine
Milton Gilmer
R. A. Hawley
Matt Smith
B. Casey
Stars
W. H. Terry
Pugua Younger
Dumas
Tex
Mary A. Pierson
Haymond
A. Beard
P.M. Penrod
Ple Gillet
Show of oil at Gage test well south of Marathon
A strong showing of oil was reported at the King-Franklin test well on the U S Gage estate ranch near Marathon. Oil appeared at about 700 feet, with two to three barrels bailed at a time. Reports note cavities delay operations at several nearby tests including Joiner MeIn- yre and Dodson-Means, while other wells resume drilling and casing progresses.
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U. S. Gage Estate
Marathon
Gh&sa
Jones-Coffield
Jeff Davis County
G. H. Storey
Green Valley
Alpine
Packed House for Sul Ross Minstrel Show
A large Alpine crowd attended Sul Ross college band minstrel show in the college auditorium on Monday night. The amateur performance drew about 85 dollars net, to fund band wearers and ensure the event becomes an annual affair with future improvements and continued wholesome entertainment.
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Sul Ross College
College
Alpine
Alpine Section Hit by Severe Dust Storm
Alpine area faced another choking dust storm over the weekend, blowing in Saturday from the north and lingering until Monday, causing visibility problems and potential damage.
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Alpine
Greatest Texas trapper meets famed outlaw in Big Bend tale
In old West Texas lore, a renowned trapping figure faces an infamous outlaw during a tense incident near the Big Bend country. The narrative centers on frontier danger, lawmen, and a pivotal moment at a ranch where community figures, including Buren Sparks, officiated proceedings around an arrest or capture.
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Sao
Eter
Witena
Gmneau
Iana
Carnes
Taenar
Pe Buren Sparks
Get View of Moon Thru Telescope at McDonald Observatory
About one hundred people from Fort Davis and nearby towns heard Dr. F. E. Roach lecture at the McDonald Observatory. Attendees followed the moon through a twelve inch telescope as the program covered sky brightness, zodiacal light, and the Davis mountains aurora. Stereopticon views included Mars with its white snowcap and Saturn with rings.
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Port Davis
Fort Davis
F. E. Roach
McDonald Observatory
Davis Mountains
Mars
Saturn
Davis Rancher Says Deer Are Too Familiar For Him
Fort Davis reports deer are abundant on W T Bim Jones ranch with about fifteen at the water trough daily and rumors of a thousand on his land. He says deer eat grass lick salt and drink water, calling for legal ownership of deer to control them, noting bucks are scarce and that does continue to increase.
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Fort Davis
W. T
Bim) Jones
Jones
Alpine Schools Honor Roll Named by Superintendent
The following pupils were placed on the honor roll after recent exams in Alpine schools, announced by Drury Wood, superintendent. Second grade pupils include Scott Nicholson Naomi Bunton Betty Jo Crawford Martha Gertrude Murray. third grade lists Ann Chastain John Perkins Hal Smith Eva Jean Ferguson Kathleen Morgan Mary Beth Robinson Mira Sue Barker. fourth grade Desha Bunton Mary Helen Devine Mary Lois McAnally Mary Lou Murray Margaret Wade. sixth grade Minnie Arriola Eris Binion Mary Ethel Crawford. seventh grade Bob Robinson Barbara Beard Constance Duncan Mary.
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Drury Wood
Scott Nicholson
Naomi Bunton
Betty Jo Crawford
Martha Gertrude Murray
Ann Chastain
John Perkins
Hal Smith
Eva Jean Ferguon
Kathleen Morgan
Mary Beth Robinson
Mira Sue Barger
Mary Helen Devine
Mary Lois McAnally
Mary Lou Murray
Margaret Wade
Desha Bunton
Malcolm Davis
Cecil Duncan
Harold Nichols
Helen Lundy
Ruth Slight
Helen’ Prietag
Minnie Arriola
Eris* Binion
Mary Ethel Craword
Bob Robinson
Barbara Beard
Constance Duncan
Mary
International Relations clubs meet at Sul Ross College
Delegates from New Mexico and West Texas gather today and tomorrow at Sul Ross State Teachers College for an International Relations clubs conference. Notable speakers include Sir Herbert Ames and Amy Heminway Jones. representatives from 530 U S clubs and 141 foreign clubs attend alongside students from Wayland College and Eastern New Mexico Junior College.
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Texas
Sul Ross State Teachers College
St. Herbert B. Ames
League of Nations Secretariat
Carnegie Endowment
Amy Heminway Jones
New York City
New Mexico
West Texas
Clifford B. Casey
Sul Ross State Teachers Club
Marbeth Curry
United States
South America
British Isles
Bulgar
Greece
Feypt
Iraq
Syria
Palestine
India
Siam
Sumatra
Japan
Korea
Mawail
Philippines
China
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross Colege
Garland Casebier
Colle International Relations Eru
New Mexico State Teachers College
Silver City
Ina Barlow
Wayland College
State Teachers College
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Situa* Don
Mexico
Miss Jones
Sir Herbert
Fort Davis
France
Germany
The
Par Beast
Alpine
Amarillo College
Plant Exchange To Be Held Here Tomorrow
The Bluebonset Study club sponsors an annual seed plant and bulb exchange in the Old Mission cafe building on Holland Avenue tomorrow. Bring surplus plants for distribution or call 342 to arrange pickup. Cakes and pies will be sold at the cafe during the day.
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Bluebonset Study Club
Mission Cafe
Holland Avenue
Sanitation Campaign Launched for Alpine Beautification
A new Citizens Beautification committee in Alpine outlines a sanitation and cleanliness program as a first step toward Texas Centennial prep. County chairman Mrs. W. Van Sickle leads the second meeting, dividing towns into zones and assigning two women per zone to gain public cooperation for regular waste disposal and premises cleanup. Plans include marking historical spots, creating wayside parks, landscaping city entrances, improving public-buildings grounds, and planting native shrubs along highways.
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Citizens
Alpine
Browser
Texas
3C Company May Stay At Davis Mount Park
PORT DAVIS March 2. Rumors say CCC company will remain four or five months longer with possible dam construction across Keesey canyon in the park site, pending state water board approval. Read through local student lists and a closing line about a crooked man for straight lying.
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3C Company
Davis Mount
Port Davis
CCC
Keesey Canyon
State Water Board
Prescent
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W. R. Lynch
Pecos
Pecos Enterprise
Buddy ‘Withers
With'ers
Houchdown
U.S
Hiway Board
Lcense
Mator
Ar Poole
Jose
Marfa Men
Oath Brewster
Avalanche Now
MT. Locke
IRC
Avalanche
Internat’nally
Chionzo
Pasadena
Frances Duncan
Frances Dole
Mary Bess Hamilton
Jimmy Moody
Mildred Gibbons
Margaret Adams
Lucyle Ferguson
Frances Garett
Virginia Holland
Locke McClure
Dick Burcham
Frances Morelock
Reuben Allen
Rose W. Coleman
Carol Salisbury
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