Trans Pecos notes on banks and local happenings
In Fort Davis Marfa and Alpine banks weather storms with conservative management, an old timer notion sparked by Jim P Wilson. A buffalo shipment from X Ranch passed through Van Horn, and Sanderson ranchers raised 200 for Texas land bill support. Madera Springs road work advances, Mitre Peak project, and a new Pecos baby born Billy Hart. Electric rate cuts hit Pecos and Pt Stockton. Texas Canyon State Park bill proposed to honor Big Bend scenery including Terlingua Helena Grand Canyon region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Austin
Sanderson ‘Times
Regan
Everett Townsend
Pat Moran
Balmorhea
Texas-Louisiana Power Company
Pecos
Pt. Stockton
Senate
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Brewster
Presidio
Texas Canyons State Park
D. B. Colp
State Parts Board
Grand Canyon
Ante Helena
Terlingua
Colorado
Arizona
Petrified Forest
City conducts aggressive cleanup of stray dogs in Alpine
Alpine authorities push a citywide drive to reduce stray canine numbers. About 75 homeless dogs and others unvalued by owners were disposed of after an outbreak linked to a nyalote bite incident. Dr. A J Hoffman will vaccinate licensed dogs at Alpine Drug Store for a $1 fee. registration separate. A related note mentions halted drilling at McIntyre test well and a fire destroying a T P railroad bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Cetty
A.J. Hoffman
Marfa
Hoffman
Marathon Marfa Wins In County Meet Victory Earned
Marathon High School won the county small schools meet by 16 points over Alpine, earning the right to represent the county in the district contest in Alpine. Alpine claimed senior and junior track events and a playground ball victory, while Marathon swept some events. both schools earned points in track and literary contests with some by default. Marathon High School also took first place in the Inter scholastic League district one act play contest with Pink and Patches, advancing to the bi-shit state contest in Abilene and Austin.
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Vitorious
Mterscholastic
Alpine
Apel
Cerda
Are
Aaron Oxtiione
Potas
Otaa
Marion
Aino
Narethon Tonie
Neous
Firet
Cope
Nou Jan Mir
Misi
Bath
Marfa High School
Pecos
el Paso
McCamey
Iraan
Toyah
Odessa
Rankin and
Crane
Abilene
Trial Started in Fort Davis for Palmer Murder Charge
Fort Davis March 22 The trial of Jimmy Palmer charged with killing Sheriff Lee Sproul near Fort Davis on February 24 began in district court at Fort Stockton Monday. The Steinberg brothers facing burglary charges in the same case were set for later in the week. Jurors and witnesses from the area, including relatives of the Sprouls, attended as more than 100 jurors were questioned. self defense was argued by Palmer’s counsel M D Ember of Paris.
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Fort Davis
Jimmy Palmer
Lee Sproul
Fort Stockton
Steinberg Brothers
M. D. Ember
Paris
Farm- Tt
Palmer
F. L. Sproul
Hf. D. Bioys
Bill Granger
Bob Sproul
Edwee Fowlkes
Chester Henderson
Bill Carlton
C. E. Eston
Jim Espy
Henry Gray
Sproul
Alice Sproul
Mary Sproul
George Williams
W. O. Miles
R. J. Johnson
E. H. Fowlkes
Local Characters In Trial-Drama at Unlor High
Twenty-nine local characters will take part in the trial drama Protection to be staged at the Unlor High School auditorium next Friday at 8 o clock. Rev Buren Sparks announces the new production seen recently in Washington St Petersburg Louisville and other cities. Jury members include Rev D J Murray Victor Smith J F Nichols Henry Pletcher Lem Taylor T J Cartwright Worth Fraser Matt Brown A B Sandifer J W Sheppard Roy Whiteside. No admission will be charged to see the play and the public is morally invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unlor High cc
Washington,d. C
St. Petersburg
Fla
Louisville
Nan
Buren Sparks
D. J. , Murray
Victor Smith
J. F. Nichols
Henry Pletcher
Lem Taylor
T. J. Cartwright
Worth Fraser
Matt Brown
A. B. Sandifer
J.W. Shepperd
Roy Whiteside
Freeze Damages Reported Across Highland Area
Hite reports fruit damage from the Monday freeze with Alpine seeing limited losses and Port Davis area hit hardest. J P Miles notes peaches plums and apricots damaged while apples largely spared. O Yates and A J Tippit report substantial losses to fruit at their orchards, with prior February freezes already taking a toll. Cold snap followed unseasonably warm days, a small blizzard did not develop, and ranchers describe apple trees as still sound and green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Tee
Alpine
Yates
J.P. Miles
Sunny Jalen
Port
Davis
A. J. Tippit
Enor
April First Auto Tax Deadline Looms in Brewster County
Brewster county motorists without 1933 registrations face a looming April 1 deadline after an extended license period. The state highway department notes penalties rise to 20 percent for late renewals and arrests may follow for those driving with 192 or 1932 plates. Only about 622 vehicles have been registered so far this year, far below 1992 figures, with roughly 600 passenger cars and 132 trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Sanuary
Legistare
Iate
State Highway Department
City Clean-Up Week Set for April 2 to 8
Mayor G. W. Baines issued a proclamation designating April 2 to 8 as Clean-Up Week in Alpine. The fire marshal and fire chief will form a two member committee to coordinate with city officials and select active committees to lead the drive. Departments, chamber of commerce, civic clubs, and citizens are urged to participate actively. Committees to be announced next week.
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Alpine
G. W. Baines
Chamber of Commerce
Civic Clubs
Alpine Independent School District to elect two trustees
The Alpine Independent school district schedules a Saturday April 1 election to choose two trustees. Incumbents Henry T. Pletcher and Clay Holland retire. Warren Chastain and Otis Kimball appear on the ballot, with potential for more candidates. One polling place will operate at the courthouse with Irene Peters as judge and Linnie L. York and John D. Young as clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent School District
Henry T. Pletcher
Clay Holland
Wcretary
Warren Chastain
Otis Kimball
Howver
Court House
Irene Peters
Linnle 1
York
John D. ‘Young
Alpine Schools Set To Run Full Fall Term Through May
Alpine schools will operate through the scheduled closing line in May according to school board president Henry Fletcher. Rumors that the nine month term would not be completed were denied by board members. Next year plans are not definite but officials believe the legislature will find funds to sustain a full term.
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Henry Fletch
Students Build Huge A on Mountainside at Alpine
Alpine High School students completed a large letter A on the mountainside south of town above the Weyerta residence. The Jetter formed with tones and whitewashed, visible from a considerable distance. Mr Weyerta, owner of the property, granted permission for the letter.
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Alpine High School
Don Weyerta
Weyerta
Alpine Rancher Sells Fine Registered Bulls
W A Daugherty reports the sale of 42 head of registered Hereford bulls from Alpine and Fort Davis ranches. Buyers include J A Anderson Alpine Mrs Chas Welnacht Saragosa R Durrill Van Horn J A Espy Van Horn Jim Bapy Fort Davis and Double Circle Cattle Company of Arizona. Daugherty says inquiries are strong and he expects to sell 60 more bulls soon.
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W. A. Daugherty
Alpine
Fort Davis
J. A. Anderson
Chas. Welnacht
Saragosa
R. Durrill
van Horn
J. A. Espy
Jim
Bapy
Double Circle Cattle Company
Arizona
Alpine school board to offer Major another year as superintendent
D. M. Major was tendered the post as superintendent of Alpine schools for another year by the Alpine Independent School District trustees after a meeting last Saturday. He may decline due to business interests in North Texas. Major has served two years with notable school progress. The resignation of Mrs. Blanche Cotter Dennis as teacher at Madere Ward was accepted, and Miss Josephine Cotter was elected to fill her vacancy. Dennis and his wife will move to Marfa where he works with the border patrol immigration service. Mrs. J. S. Whitehead of Uvalde was elected to replace Miss Frances Mixon in Junior High, Mixon having resigned due to ill health. R. A. Whiteside was chosen to fill a board vacancy, Oscar Roberts also joined the board. Other current members are A. A. Murray, T. A. Beard, Henry Z. Pletcher, Clay Holland, and Mrs. G. W. Martin.
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D. M. Major
Alpine
Alpine Independent School District
North Texas
Blanche Cotter Dennis
Madere ‘Ward
Jose
R. A. Whiteside
Oscar Roberts
No Verdict in Killing of Sproul Trial at Fort Stockton
The jury in the trial of Jane Farmer at Fort Stockton failed to reach a verdict in the killing of Sheriff Lee Sproul of Jeff Davis county near Fort Davis on February 26. The last ballot stood ten to two. The state closed its case after presenting a purported statement by Farmer about the shooting. The defense introduced witnesses asserting Farmer’s good character. The statement described a trip to the Big Bend with the Steinberg brothers, a train ride from San Angelo to Alpine, an oil truck ride to Fort Davis, the theft of three rifles, ammunition, and food from a ranch house, and plans to shoot it out with officers if threatened. The Steinbergs face robbery indictments. The account details the trio’s escape on foot into the hills and the subsequent pursuit by Sheriff Sproul and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Farmer
Fort Stockton
Lee Sproul
Jeff Davis County
Fort Davis
Farmer
Sproul
Parmer
Big Bend
Paul
Albert ‘Steinberg
San Angelo
Alpine
Steinberg Brothers
Mack Sproul
Palmer
Prompt Consideration Of Petition For Alpine Power Rates
A city commission committee urges immediate action on a petition to cut light and power rates by at least 20 percent. The report contrasts Alpine costs with other areas, questions CP&L’s investments, and notes possible municipal ownership as an alternative.
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Cp&l
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Maria National Bank
State National Bank
Jim P. Wilson
Dec Berkete
Trans-Pecos
Jim P
X Ranch
Davis Mountains
Advocate
el Paro
Barry Sovbee
Barey Hubs
Billy Hart
Barney S
McIntyre
McIntyre Ranch
Chool
Alpine Rancher
Hige
Pcelan
Evichinerd
Placia
Abd
Coneyo Tre
CPST
Rites
Inecy
Erica
Oaks
Gosh
Antonio
Bell
San Antonio
Cape Maio
Imag
Thiommitie
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