Van Horn Slayer's Appeal Up Before Court on April 29
The appeal of Antonio Carasco from a death sentence for the slaying of Mr and Mrs Riley Smith at their Sierra Blanca ranch home two years ago is set for hearing in the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin on April 2, according to District Attorney Roy Jackson of El Paso. Further local notices mention residents' travels and illnesses, including a serious auto accident in Ellensburg, Washington, and several community visits across El Paso and eastern Arizona.
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van Horn
Antonio Carasco
Iver
Sierra Blanc
Riley Smith
Here
Court of Criminal Appeals
Austin
Roy Jackson
el Paso
Carasco
Beniths
Smith
Local Items Highlight Medical Trips and Court News
Mrs ROA McMurry returned Friday night from Masonic hospital El Paso for a short home stay after several days at her husband’s bedside. Patricia Ely, also at Masonic hospital El Paso, has been treated by a surgeon for two months and came home Wednesday. Judge W Van Sickle, summoned to Henderson by a sister’s illness, found her condition improved and plans moves to San Antonio Houston and Galveston before returning home.
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Paul White
el Paso
New Mexico
White
C.H
W. H. Terry
Fort Worth
Roa. McMurry
Masonic Hospital
Patricia Ely
W. van Sickle
Henderson
San Antonio
Houston
Galveston
Shenandoah and Great Smoky Park Program On Air Sunday Night
Carveth Wells hosts an Exploring America broadcast about Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. The program, airing Sunday March 2 and March 29 on WFAA Dallas, invites listeners to call 28 to 12 M PM for participation.
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Shenandoah and
Great Smoky Park
United Luton
Daniel Boome
Smoky Mountaina National Park
Tentee
North Carolina
Carveth Wells
Globe
Ter Tow
America
Continental of Company
Wiegnis
Shonadah National Park
Tidewater
Frank Vents
Conoco
Orcentea
USA
I Cat Ieee
Wells
WFAA
Dallas
Alpine Boosts Flood Relief Quota Early Week
Alpine raised its quota for emergency Red Cross flood relief to 35 dollars and sent the first contributions to national headquarters. Mrs. M A Nixon distributed pledge cards and reported gratifying response as nearly all approached subscribed some amount.
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Red Cross
Nnt
National
M.A. Nixon
Card of Thanks for G A Boers Death
Elizabeth Ebers thanks friends for kindness and sympathy shown after the recent death of her husband G A Boers with sincere appreciation and sorrow.
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G. A. Boers
Elizabeth Ebers
Religious Services And Sermon Subjects Across Denominations
Christian Science study centers highlight the Lesson Sermon Reality with scripture from I Peter and Psalms while Alpine Lutheran Church announces next Sunday's services at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Lent themes The Lord's Supper will be observed in the morning service.
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Prats
Baptismal Service Planned After Sermon at Local Church
Buren Sparks, pastor, announces a baptismal service next Sunday night following the sermon. Seven candidates will be baptized, a result of the wonderful service last Sunday night. Sunday school at 9:45 AM, morning sermon at BTU, and an evening sermon at 8 o clock.
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Baptist Church
Buren Sparks
Casing Is Set At Hovey Dome Test Site
Casing work is under way at the Hovey Dome test near Dod son-Means, 18 miles northeast of Alpine. A 15 1/2 inch casing is being run to about 950 feet after a hole cave caused plan changes. Drilling is expected to resume next week.
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Hovey Dome
Alpine
Sleep on Left Affects Heart, Stomach and GAB Health
Alpine Drug Store notes potential health warning about sleeping on the left side. Advises caution for those with heart, stomach, or GAB related conditions. Mentions various symptoms and general guidance for sleep positions.
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Alpine Drug Store
Depth of 182 Feet Is Reported At City Well on South Hill
Slow progress is reported as the city drills a new water well on South Hill near the Boy Scout hut. The depth reached 182 feet yesterday morning as officials plan to boost supply after a summer shortage. voters will decide on $12,000 revenue bonds April 7 to fund drilling and connection to the reservoir. A mayor and two commissioners are to be chosen in the same election.
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South Hill
Alpine Boy 18 Stricken With Sleeping Sickness
Harold Pettit, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Pettit, was taken to El Paso early Wednesday with a form of sleeping sickness after several days of flu. Accompanied by his parents and Dr. W. D. Craddock, he was admitted to Providence Hospital in El Paso.
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Harold
E. Z. Pettit
el Paso
Needed Repairs Made On Masonic Building
Improvements and repairs are being made on the Masonic building with work already completed and more planned. Exterior sheet metal and woodwork are receiving a coat of paint and the north side awning will be torn off to greatly improve the building’s appearance, according to D C Littleton, a trustee.
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D. C. Littleton
Let Contract For Paving Stretch on U S 90
The State Highway Commission announced near term work on U S Highway 90. A recent Austin let contract covers Pecos river area road work totaling 129 795 dollars. It includes 38 miles of grading drainage structures and paving near the Pecos river, leaving about 15 miles of unpaved road between Alpine and San Antonio, across 372 miles.
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Austin
Pecos River
Alpine
San Antonio
Fort Davis School Election Results and Local Notes
The Fort Davis annual school election on April 4 will feature Dr. C E Eaton seeking another three year term. Other items include a play at the high school, a tale about a clever coyote trapper, and a mystery cavern rumor in Jeff Davis County sparked by Centennial Year letters.
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C. E. Eaton
Eaton
Texas
Jeff Davis County
Jett
Dust and wind sweep across Davis Mountains area tales
A long-ago blast near Davis Mountains State Park left a lingering ground vent thought to originate from a vast cavern. Local wind summaries mention dusty conditions from Kansas and Colorado borders, with Red Cross aid notes showing modest flood relief contributions from Fort Davis area churches and Sunday schools.
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Hed Cross Aid
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Baptist Sunday School
Presidio
Jeff Davis
The
J. Hum
Sequential Ferumiena te Tug ists Feturn money
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a financial note involving repayment or return of funds. The readable elements reference a store context and a request related to money, suggesting a storefront transaction or refund inquiry. Details are too fragmentary to confirm entities, dates, or actions.
Cardus advertised as relief for womanly pains
An old notice promotes Cardus for menstrual pains caused by poor nourishment. Mrs. Cole of Yesville reports irregularity, pain, and nerves improved after using Cardus, claiming better health and regularity. The ad urges consulting a physician if it helps.
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Cardus
New Rancho Seas Co Opens Local District HQ
A new Rancho Seas Company district headquarters will open in a Wilson building on North Fifth Street around March 1. W. N. Wright, formerly of Big Lake, will manage. Headquarters are in Sonora, Texas. The firm will install natural gas plants in homes in the area and supply gas in small tanks. Read the Want Ads.
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Ranchoseas Co
Wilson
North Fifth Itreet
W. N. Wright
Big Lake
Sonora
Texas
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Wells McIntyre
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Arizona
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Pruett
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Lewis Stewart
Baby
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Anderson
Roy Lassler
Melba McMurry
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Telma Erris
Jane Boudreaux
Mary
Imaret Bennett
Sul* Ross
Clark Ranch
Anja Wilson, Sr
Comanche
Oklo
Hot. Fletcher Andaughter
Margaret
Willa B. Morelock
SF Woodward
Mes
JC Bird
Bird Babcock
Bracketville
Birdie K. Johnson
Mes Woodward
Bird
Babcock
George Brent
Genevieve Tobi
Glenda Warrell
Tvery Art
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Peter [Betson
Gary Coorer
Ann Harding
Sunshine Cafe
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City Well
Fort Davis
Fretty
Touman
Trapper
Annie Kate Ferguson
Sul Ross
Davis Mountains
Carlsbad
WPA
Kansas
Colorado-Panhandle
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Mount ‘Eck
Moon
Carroll Vaughn
Ivy
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