Alpine growers urge 30 to 35 carloads cold storage plant
A chamber of commerce committee report to Alpine directors says a cold storage plant would be profitable here and attract more growers. A. J. Tippit noted local fruit producers could supply 30 to 35 carloads. local grocers and farmers would also demand space. The report urges the Texas Centra y to determine requirements for establishing the plant and incentives to improve product quality.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Tippit
Chamber of
Commerce
Texas
Perkins Praises Waldron Mining Enterprise in Terlingua District
John Perkins of the Alpine Chamber of Commerce lauds Mr. E. A. Waldron for progress in developing a thorough mining operation in Brewster county's Terlingua mining district. He cites Waldron as a quicksilver expert and principled businessman, listing letters of commendation and inspections by quicksilver authorities, and contrasts Waldron’s patient, workmanlike approach with unscrupulous promoters. The talk promises the Waldron mines as a leading local industry, aided by slides and native color views.
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John Perkins
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
A. Waldron
Terlingua
Brewster County
Mr. Waldron
Quicksilver
Waldron
Per- King
Perkins
Citizens Pledge 10 Cottage Homes for Sul Ross Students
Alpine citizens and the Chamber of Commerce support a cottage building program for Sul Ross students. Dr. Berkeley heads a committee that will obtain land options and offer lots to builders. A city subscription fund will cover necessary costs as Rhine Alpine residents commit to erecting the cottages once land is secured.
Texas Central Cooking Demonstration At Forehheimer Annex
Texas Central Power held a cooking demonstration in the Forehheimer annex building on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 3 30 to 5 00 using an electric range with fireless cooker oven A D Hill of New Britain Conn explained cooking operations and H K Lawrence factory representative for the cooking range explained construction A electric water heater was demonstrated Power Co Lattottom yonral amanasr central Power Company states the demonstrations were well attended and that much in forest was shown Mrs W H Lease Clarence and T M Lease returned today from visit to relatives at Sabina They were accompanied home by Mrs A A Kelso Mr Lease's sister who will visit here Lawerence Hord of El Paso is a visitor here this week picture reel of scenes taken at the Waldron mines recently by photographer Duncan of Marfa both the slides and motion picture are very interesting since they carry one through the mining process from the shaft to the cookers and the finished product quicksilver Waldron said the film company offered him a neat sum for use of his motion pictures In addition to the instructional feature the film presents a panorama of an ideal mining camp This week arranged and placed in a downtown star window a group of Duncan pictures with cinnebar ore and war flask
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Texas Central Power
Forehheimer Annex
A.D. Hill
New Brittain
Conn
H. K Lawrence
Pow Co Lattotom
Yoral Amanasrtral Power Company
Texas
W. H. Lease
Clarence 1
T. M. Lease
Sabina
A. A. Kelso
Mr. Lease
Quicksilver
Str
Waldron
Act
It Isn't the Town It’s You Realize Your Power
Poetic reflection urges residents to stop blaming place for progress. It argues real towns grow when individuals own effort and collaborate. If neighbors share vision and work, the town reflects their actions rather than fate.
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Deac
Alpine Walton League charter progress reported in Alpine
Otis Seates says enough signatures have been gathered to secure a charter petition for Alpine. Twenty seven locals signed with a state organizer to arrive next month to finalize the charter and recruit members. The group aims to protect game and support a National park in the Davis Mountains, with Judge Oscar Floyd endorsing efforts and a potential April 1 completion.
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Ron Ridgway
Head
Oscar Floyd
Dallas
Izaak Walte League
KC Alpine
National League
Davis Mountains
Chicago
Floyd
Congress
Mississippi
Nationa Man
Eway
Eaders League
Davis
Walton League
National Park
Rinsway
Furlong and Birdsong Guests of Rotarians
Furlong and Birdsong, two San Antonio men, were luncheon guests of the Rotary Club at the Holland Hotel. Loraine Boardman, Frances Gillett, Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, and Meare W. H. Furlong were introduced or spoke, with Hord introducing Birdsong. The visitors toured Alpine en route to El Paso, learning about the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce plans for tourism on the southern route.
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Slises Loraine Boardman
Frances Gillett
W.B. Hamilton
Meare W. H. Furlong
J. F. Birdsong
San Antonio
Holland Hotel
Miss Boardman
Miss Rlett
Scotty
Hamilton
Hershel Hord
Marfa
Ar. Birdsong
Messrs
Pirdsong
Purlong
Alpine
el Paso
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Shirley Seales
Hord
Frankl
Antonii
Sheffield
Sanderson
Hawer
Secion
Automobile Fatalities Tie to Traffic Rates and War Casualties
The Stewart-Warner Safety Council cites that one death and 28 injuries occur per 1000 vehicles annually. It compares auto casualties to American war deaths, noting far larger numbers of injured beyond fatalities and urging greater auto safety and accident prevention amid reckless driving and pedestrian risk.
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JNE
Stewart-Warner Safety Council
Green Valley to Drill New Well Near Wilson No 1
Green Valley OM Corporation will start work this week on a new oil well near the Wilson No 1, about 40 to 60 feet from the original site. Driller Lang will assist as crews prepare the site and expect completion within 10 days, following multiple earlier wells with oil shows but eventual abandonment due to casing issues.
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Green Valley OM Corporation
Green Valley
J. B. Doddridge
Dodd- Tage
Doddridge
Wilson No. 1
Jim P. Wilson
Nile
Wilson N
Lang
Cam
Doddrid Ald
Big Lake
Crane County
Valentine
Brewster County
Southern Pacific Adds Two New Trains in Division Expansion
Announcement by Monroe Southers acuite district passenger agent confirms two extra trains on this division effective April 4. Trains No. T and N will run through to El Paso. Sunset Express becomes No. 103 and 104 replacing 109 and 110. Source notes mention an advertising dollar gas tie to The Avalanche.
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Monroe Southers Acuite District
el Paso
Sunset Express
I. B. Starnes
Davis Mountains Road Cooperation Encouraged by Chamber
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce highway department pledges fair dealing to motorists using the Davis Mountains road. They emphasize interest in keeping the road in good condition and request cooperation in maintaining accurate road condition information for travelers.
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San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Highway Department
Davis Mountains
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Clay Holland
Mmerce
Texas Central
Lawerence Hord of
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the Kangaroo
Isaak Walton League
Calleague
U. S
del Rio
van Horn
Furlong
Wilson NO
William H. Furlong
Highway Department
San Atlonio
Parlon
Frome Noth Furlong
Wirasong
Tion Furtone
Chamber Commerce
Antony
Exeter
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Southern Pacific
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