Alpine growth and spring plans hint at new park and homes
The writer drives northwest from Penney's corner on the Fort Davis highway and notes remodeling of the former USO building, new residential development north and east of Alpine, and a proposed baseball park. They admire the mountain view from Kokernot Lodge grounds and observe lots bought by Alpine citizens waiting for cheaper materials to build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney’s
Stave Highway
Kokarmot Drive
Roy
Kyla
Holland Dining Room
Kokernot Lodge
Aderstma
Alpine
Te 81
Eam
RF. Davis
J.B. Puller
Fort Ae
Net
Stockton
Methodist Church
Montana
Bob Cartledge
Balmorhea
Indian Lodge
Castelon
John Leath
It Happened Here Years Ago in Alpine March 1927
A long reader note from Alpine discusses a state park proposal for the petrified forest area in southern Brewster County and notes railroad staffing changes tied to Permian Basin oil development. It mentions local historical society efforts, campus observations, and various town scenes including shops, revival meetings, and street life in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator BF. Berkeley
Alpine
Petrified Forest
Brewster County
Orient Railroad
Permian Basin
Alpine Residents Move Among Big Bend Figures
Terlingua residents Mr and Mrs W T Dunnington relocate from park headquarters Chisos Mountains to Alpine to manage ranch interests near Uvalde. Visitors include Dr and Mrs Fred J La Belle Oakland Arthur W Ekdall and Marcus Mulings from Chisos mines. Alpine growth noted with schools and roads under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Mrs
Fred J. la Belle
Oakland
Cal
Arthur W. Ekdall
Marcus" Mulings
Chisos
Terlingua
Elmer R. Nelson
Junior
Big Bend Park
Untion
Nelson
Milwaukee Public Museum
Weekly Livestock Summary March 22 Market Mixed Yet Steady
The weekly livestock summary shows spring lambs and old crop wooled fat lambs and feeders steady or higher. Good and choice fat lambs sold at 20 to 23 dollars with some 23.50. Cattle and calf trade strong to higher early but gains faded. Old bucks around 6 to 7 dollars. yearlings 12 to 17. ewes 7 to 9.50. Several local names and places cited in the week’s events and social notes.
Market Report: Slaughter Cattle and Calves Prices
Slaughter cattle and calves sold in declining scale with prices from $9 to $22. Heavy cows brought $12 to $15.50, canners and cutters $9 to $12, medium to good weighty bulls $12.50 to $22, plain to medium grade butcher calves $12 to $17.50, rannies $10 to $11.80, stocker calves ranged with varied quality.
Cattle Prices Reported for Yearlings Steers and Stockers
Auction figures show yearlings and steers priced between 13 and 18 dollars, with choice steers and yearlings reaching up to 20 and 21 dollars. Stocker cows brought 10 to 13.50 dollars.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilfred
Grou
West Texas Historical Assn
Old Fort Davis
Henry Weyerts
Went Coleg
Carl Thain
Northwest
S. R
Brett Twundry
Brewster County Moora
B. Goodrich - Westinghouse
H. Oliver
C.D. Wood
Ruidosa
Clyde Buttrill
Hovey
W. 8. Blevans
Ines
Geo. C. Dennis
Immigration Office
San Angelo
W. Z. Meriwether
Mitchell & Sons
Marfa
Radford’s
Cory Courts
Santa Fe
Durpie
Messrs
Jake Hargus
Arp Jolly
Marathon
Bert Thompson
Johnson
Thompson
Boundary ‘Commission
W. P. Hinson
Alpineton
Cora Fulcher
Elmer Davenport and Son
Fort Worth
Jeandelilla
Fort. Stockton
L. J. Lewenthal
B. A. Whitson
W. R
Angel Kirkland
Monahans
Rio Grande
Paul Slater
Waddell
J. F. Fernandez
Herbert’ Wright
Charles C. Ellis
Roperville, Tenn
Ime
Manuela
Roy Pulcher
Bob Pulliam
Stra
Bert Lewenthal
Erwenthd
Barney Teague
Ter- Messrs
James Howell
Delestingua
Castolon
Patillo
City Drug Store
Alpine Drug Store
Alpine Butane Co., Inc
Phillips
Butane
Noma
Holland
Cockrell
Ubhy
Tor and Ve
Alpine, Tex
General Electric
Storey - Whiteside
Tal
Desert Rose Beverage
Findlater Hardware CO
San Angelo, Texas
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