Alpine C. of C Public Library Expands Book Collection
Alpine's public library, supported by the Chamber of Commerce, grows its collection with donations from Mrs. N S Murphy and A H Fubcher. Hans Christian Andersen, Durston Baldwin, and General Pershing biographies join children’s titles as plans for a Britannica set and a dedicated bookcase unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hamilton
Alpyne Chamber of Commerce
N. S Murphy
Pollyanna
Alpine
A. H. Fubcber
Hans Anderson
General Pershing
Durston Baldwin
Gulliver
Hans Christian Anderson
Ugly Duckling
Stoddard
W. B. Connells
Byler Well to Resume Drilling in Preidio County
A signed contract aims to finish the western Preidio County well drilled to 1000 feet by Claude Byler. Contractors will drill to 3000 feet if oil or gas not found earlier. Parties include Empire Oil and Gas, Delmar OF Company, Osage Development, Claude Byler, with John W. Sward of Fort Davis Post as party of the second part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preidio County
Claude Byler
Empire Oil and Gas Company
Delmar OF Company
Osage Development Company
John W. Sward
Fort Davis Post
W M S of Presbyterian Elects Delegates
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met with Mrs C D Wood as hostess. They planned to send representatives to the Presbyterial meeting in Fort Davis on April 14 and 15 and to set programs for the year to reach a full standard of excellence per the national society. Howell Lumber Co offers paint and glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
C. D.wood
Fort Davis
National Missionary Society
March PTA Meeting Highlights Local History Prizes and Plans
The March PTA meeting drew a larger crowd with reports from committees. Membership drive chair Mrs. Benson announced 15 workers raised $107 with 25 cents per dollar to headquarters. Discussion covered auditorium improvements, Parents Day interest, local history essay prizes, and upcoming state and district PTA events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher Association
America the Beautiful
Benson
Melton
Oklahoma
PT. A
Texas Governor proclaims statewide Clean Up Week
Governor Ferguson designates April 5 to 11 as Clean Up Week nationwide and urges health education, sanitation, and disease prevention measures. Alpine follows with local observance from April 5 to 11, urging citizens to thoroughly clean premises for upcoming conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Ferguson
State Board of Health
State of
Texas
Alpine
Rain Falls Over Brewster County Sunday
Local rains moved east of Alpine and between Alvin and Terlingua with totals from one fourth inch southeast of town to one half inch in Sheep Creek and Trevino Canyon in the Nevill ranch area. A brisk northeast wind then cleared the clouds after the showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alvine
Terlingua
Sheep Creek
Trevino Canyon
Nevill Ranch
Alpine Relief Association Named For Local Charities
S M Melton chairman of Associated Charities led a Chamber of Commerce meeting to finalize a name for the new group The Alpine Relief Association Drafting committee members Rev McClure Bowles McMillan and Chisholm were chosen to prepare a constitution and by laws Dues are set at 1 per year Attendees included Melton Watson Hamilton Davis and Rev McClure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Melton
Associated Charities
Chamber of Commercce
Alpine Relief Association
H. G. Watson
W. 8. Hamilton
T. B. Davis
Rev. McClure
Baseball Meeting Next Wednesday Evening
A meeting of the Alpine baseball team and interested fans will be held in the office of S G Smith Lackey Building at 8 p m on next Wednesday April 1st Those who wish to play ball or are interested are invited and requested to be present to aid in organizing the team this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Smith
Lackey Building
Alpine Retail Merchants Association Holds Meeting
The Alpine Retail Merchants Association met at the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening March 8 with President Shirley Seales presiding. Minutes were approved and a delegate to the State association in Austin in May was debated and deferred to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Retail Merchants Association
Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Seales
Austin
W. J
Simith
Collee
Also Mentioned on This Page
State National Bank
Alpine, Texas
Benj. F. Berkeley, Pres
Geo. C. Miller
H. W. Ferguson
G. B. Crawford, Asst
Alpine Mercantile Co
G. W. Martin
T. Dorsey
Sul Ross College
Otis Turner
Eal Estate and Insurance
Blue
Alpine Lumber Co
Alpine C. of C. Public Library
Byler
W. M.S. OF
Presbyterian In
Howell Lumber Co
Parent-Teacher Association
St Was
Josephine Linn
Scott
Cotter
Parent-Teacher Associations
Skevington
Rotary Club
College
P-T. A
P.T. A
Gleen Club
Anne Aynesworth
A. D
Pr. B. Gillett
Brewster County
Alpine Relief Assn
Retail Merchants Association
The
First National Bank
H. L. Kokernot
W. 8. Hancock
Geo
W. Baines II
Cashier
Hord & McCutcheon
Proprietors
Victor Machines
Mitchell
Gillett Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!