Coyotes hunted from airplane in Trans Pecos frontier tale
Fort Stockton sportsman Ray Baumgardner describes hunting coyotes from an airplane using a mounted automatic gun and a second ship. He notes methods, risks, and earnings, with plans to expand east of the Pecos and tackle eagles. The piece blends local oddity with frontier bravado and mentions nearby towns and planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Baumgardner
Fort Blockton
Baumgardner
van Dusen and Maddox
California
Pecos
B. G. Pope
Easia Aly
Fort Stockton
Limpia Dam and Lake Assured in Fort Davis
Fort Davis March 28 A Glew report details plans for the Limpia Dam project with construction estimates and site soundings. The plan includes a sand and gravel mix for a hydraulic fill, a backup of water toward the Prude ranch, and the potential relocation of part of the state park highway. Bathhouses and a sandy beach are among the proposed amenities funded by the dam appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Prude Ranch
Highvel
Highway Department
Davis Mountains State Park
Colp
Alpine Area Receives First Winter Moisture of Season
A north wind and light snow in Alpine brought the season’s first moisture, amounting to about 3.3 inches per the local government gauge. The storm boosted range forage and fruit prospects, with heavier rains reported north and east and in nearby areas, though the southern county remained dry. The cedar fire north of Barstow burned about 400 acres. no crop damage from the moisture was reported, and the fruit crop is still viewed as promising pending further freezes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Fayl
Alpine
F. G. Walker
Ata Say
Barstow
Les
Timber
England's Champion Cowboy Joins Simmons Band Tonight
Ton Regan, famed cowboy and rodeo star, becomes featured performer with the Simmons University Cowboy Band for a concert at Bt Rows College auditorium this evening. Regan, a veteran showman with a global career, will perform whip and boomerang tricks alongside the group, with half the proceeds benefiting the Sul Ross band for uniforms.
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England
Simmons
College Tonight
Ton Regan
Immons University
Bt Rows
College Auditorium
Raevil
Sodi Crous
Diamond Sikar
Boomeratathale
Australia
Regan
Fand
Sul Ross
City Election To Be Held Tuesday
Ballots for the city election to be held next Tuesday list three candidates for mayor and two for commissioners. Mayor candidate is T R Moody. commissioners are J B Starns and P P Mc Gaughy. Former mayor W Baines filed for reelection but withdrew to avoid contest and focus on business. Moody vows to push lower electric rates and public interest efforts if elected. Alpine civic unity and harmony praised as local governance seeks continuity.
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T. R. Moody
J. B. Starns
P. P. McGaughy
McGaughy
Starns
W. Baines
Baines
Moody
Alpine
All
Pine
T Carl
Sunrise Easter Service as Alpine Unites Churches
The Alpine community plans a sunrise Easter service on College Hill near the water reservoir at 6:50 am led by Rev. R P Davis with Rev. David J Murray and Rev. Buren Sparks. A four piece orchestra will accompany. Parishioners are asked to bring the New Cokesbury Hymnal Nos 110 106 and 52. All citizens are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
College Hill
Thomas B. Granger
R. P. Davis
David J. ‘Murray
Buren Sparks
Cokesbury
Christ
God
Health Nurse Finds School Children in Need
Health nurse reports many pupils require dental work after school examinations. Alpine dentists offer special rates for children with free examinations and estimates of costs. Alpine parents urged to take advantage of reduced prices for needed dental care.
Fire destroys small outhouse yesterday
A fire destroyed a small out house at the edge of town as Mrs J Lafarelle’s home reportedly suffered minor losses. A separate advisory from power company official D Litleton warned parents about kite flying near electric lines, citing injuries to youths aged seven to fourteen and offering safety tips.
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Litleton
Central Power and Aght Company
Texas
Littleton
Sayrhere Electric Lines
Power and Light Man
Enogh
Keite
J. Lafarelle
Eouth
Prospects Bright for State Park in Chisos Following Agreement
The Chisos region near Brewster County inches toward a state park after a pact between the chamber of commerce and the state parks board. A survey team led by Col Ro Whiteaker and geologist Dr Bakler arrives to assess lands, water work advances in Green Gulch, and a five cent maintenance tax election is planned within 30 days. A highway link from US 90 to the park is favored to aid upkeep and access.
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Chison Mountains
Brewster County
Chamber of Commerce
D. E. Colp
State Parks Board
Bhat
Colps
Aleine
Col
RO. Whiteaker
Chisos Park
Bakler
Southern Pacific Railroad
Dunlap
Green Gulch
CCC
Commissioners Court
State Highway Commission
U. 8
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Ecee
Weslees
Jeane Meikee
Limpia
State Park
Africa
Texas Boys
Palladium
London
Imc
Ince Exept
Potney
CWA
J. 8. Wright
The
Wage and Labor Control Board
LB. Starns
Edgar Martin
W. O. Hale
Hord
Frau Ols
John Young
I Ga Schirlen
Vienne
John Gillett
M. L
Hopeon
A. B. Gandifer
Childs
P.T. A
PAT. A
Sanderson
Jim Casner
Guy Crawford
Fred Walker
J. F. Nichols
R. 8. Carnes
King ‘Terry
A. F. Robinson
Rita Weyerts
Pete Crawford
Wood
Central Ward
Carnes
Conventionat Sanderson
Winter
Almanac
Richmond
Ipate
Dave Aed
Henry Clay Ane
Eromantis Pocahontas
Toh Rolle
Pency Esto
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Angestina Pia
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