Parallel Parking Enforced on Fifth and Sixth Streets
The city commission announced parallel parking will be enforced on Fifth and Sixth streets from Holland Avenue one block north. Traffic Officer Justice noted the rule aims to reduce minor damage from cars backing and improve downtown traffic conditions. Mayor Baines acknowledged some convenience loss but urged public cooperation for safer thoroughfares. No changes planned for other downtown streets. future through routes may include College Avenue and Holland Avenue.
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Fifth
Holland Avenue
City Commission
Baines
College Avenue
Alpine P-1.A in High Rank
The second annual conference of Mothers and Parent Teacher Association of the 15th district met in El Paso April 22 24. Mrs R B Carnes served as delegate and Alpine group read the year’s Alpine Parent-Teacher report. Banquet at Hotel Harmann honored Mrs Stephen Chances as graduates received certificates for completing the Parent Course. Dr H W Morelock of Sul Ross State Teachers College gave an address on college students of today and parents of tomorrow. Minutes of the Alpine conference were read by Mrs J F Rom. The writer muses on why women are habitually late and notes fashion complicates train schedules.
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Mothers and Parent-Teacher Association
el Paso
R. 8. Carnes
Peacher Association
A. F. Rob Sheen
Me. Carnes
Hotel Harmann
el Pano Chamber of Comerce
J. F. Rom
Balmorhea
Alpine
Alpine field day plans backed by chamber and college
The Alpine boys and girls field day will receive support from the chamber of commerce and Cypress College, not the Rotary club. The topic will be discussed at next Monday's chamber luncheon led by the schools superintendent with Horace Oliver assisting. Events for both sexes are planned before summer dismissal, with city beautification also to be discussed and launched soon under Mayor G W Baines.
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Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Cystems College
Horace Oliver
G. W. Baines
Test Is Spudded In On Kokernot Ranch This Week
Reports from Pecos County indicate drilling activity on the Kokernot Ranch area near Marathon. Notes mention a secretive operation and a 1830 Tent reference with abandoned sites and multiple segments, outlining limited readable details about the drill and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokernot Ranch
Pecos
Saneebcesion
Rastort
le Company
Lotus
Tsa
Mines Beat Arizona In Spring Football Game
The Arizona School of Mines defeated Arizona in a spring game at El Paso last Saturday night 7-0. Mines newcomers Pippen at fullback and Keyes at guard impressed coach B C Graves of Sul Ross who witnessed the close contest. Coach Saxon praised the Mines’ material and predicted a strong team next season.
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Arizona School of Mit ‘Pring
el Paso
B. C. Graves
Sul Ross
Pippen
Keyes
Mines
Graves
Saxon
the Mines
Rains Fall Across Big Bend Region In Past Weeks
The Big Bend area reports widespread rain over the past week with Alpine and Port Davis seeing up to a inch and a half in many ranch areas. Some southwestern parts missed rain while others benefited from hail events, easing drought as cattlemen note greener hills and improved forage.
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Big Bend
el Paso
Alpine
Jackson
Here
Holey
W. H. Kokernat
Imediate
Port Davis
H. Carlton
PTA meeting to discuss annual report at Central Ward
The Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting next Friday afternoon May 9 at three o’clock in the Central Ward school building. Program includes business meeting report of delegate to district meeting annual report of officers and standing committees and awarding of picture. A good attendance is urged.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Central Ward
Lions Club Carnival Planned on Holland Avenue
A. E. Owens announces a Lions Club carnival to be held around June 1 on Holland Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Doll racks and other attractions will be on the grounds. Proceeds fund instruments for the Alpine band.
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Lions Club
A. E. Owens
Holland Avenue
Fifth
Fort Davis Eyes Movie Site Prospects
At Fort Davis in late April plans surface for using the old fort as a western movie site. W A Wilson of Marfa and Jack Moxie secure a lease while J Pierce of New York explores long term contracts with Hoxie for Western pictures. Pierce and son visit with producer Wilton as potential investors and cast, describing strong prospects for early development of the post.
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Fort Davis
Hoxie Stockade
W. A. Wilson
Marfa
Jack Moxie
Frontier
Hlonie
Wilton
J” Pierce
New York
Perce
Paci Pur Vert Etures Corporation
New Jersey
Ile Son
Jems
Younseat
Protersonal
Hoste
Pierce
Old Fort Davis
William Desmond
Hoxte
Wilson
Ollywood
Willoe
Old Post
Fall Proves Near Fatal For Workman At Sul Ross Library
R L Higgins, a carpenter, escaped grave injury after a 35 foot fall while building the Sul Ross library. He suffered a broken ankle and deep head gash but rests easily at Turney hospital. The incident follows another accident when Tebucio Mireles fell from the second floor to the ground floor.
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R. L. Higgins
Sul Rossibrary
J. E. Wright
Turney Hospital
Tebucio Mireles
Date Set Tentatively for Alpine Rodeo
The Alpine chamber of commerce announced a tentative rodeo date of July 4 and 5. Plans will be formed at the June 2 chamber meeting. J. D. Jackson is the general chairman of the organizing committee this year.
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Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
J. D. Jackson
Twain
Alpine Boy Scouts Headed to Marfa for Council Meeting
Twenty three Scouts from Alpine troop units traveled to Marfa last Saturday night accompanied by Scoutmasters A. D. Hill Clinton Brell and Joe LaBrie to attend a council meeting. J P Mestrezat district scout executive and assistant spoke and slides from the Ruidosa encampment near New Mexico were shown.
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A. D. Hill
Clinton Brell
Joe LaBrie
Marfa
J.P. Mestrezat
el Pago
Ruidosa
Alpine Merchants Plan Buy-At-Home Campaign
A special Alpine Merchants Association meeting with over forty representatives approved a buy at home campaign to boost local business. Speakers urged keeping money in Alpine amid growth fears and noted the need to support cattle and other local industries while highlighting the area as a desirable place to live. The committee plans a home education campaign with essay prizes worth 100 dollars to promote patronage of local schools and institutions.
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I Merchants Association of Alpine
Hothotel
Alpine
Viewanton
Eriat
Sul Rows College
Appa
GW. Martin
Rollese
Aubge
Alpine property owners face cut in key rate after inspector visit
Mayor G W Baines announced that a State Fire Insurance commission inspector visiting Alpine this week suggested a ten percent cut in the key rate. The inspector praised Alpine’s fire engine and water system, and urged a business area building ordinance favoring fireproof construction, which the city commission approved.
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Alpine
State Fire Insurance Commission
G. W. Baines
City J Commission
Alpine Defeats Fort Russell Marfa in Season Opener
Alpine All Stars beat Fort Russell Jub from Marfa 7 to 4 in a windy Sunday game. Connally and Connally started for Alpine in a brother battery, relieved by Duncan and Graham in the fifth. Both pitchers worked well as the Fort Russell team struggled with the fielding and hitting.
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Alpine
Fort Russell
Marfa
Han I
Bath
Alpine Ailstars
Weal
Sul Rose College
Fort DA
Russell Jub
Connally
Duncan
Graham
Ease
B. Connally
Freekenit
Tholdiers
School Board Defers Action on Plan Amid Opposition
The school board postponed a decision on a proposed plan for the city college sub departments and high school, aiming to study economic waste and avoid duplication. Members said they would thoroughly review the program next week to serve patrons and interests amid significant opposition to annexation proposals.
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Ub-College
Verson
Amnex Ie
Population of Alvine Not Yet Announced
A fragmented note states the population of Alvine is not yet announced. The text includes garbled phrases and unclear references urging anyone who knows the number to report to local authorities.
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Alvine
Reese Eenier
Murian
Demar
Eee
Bus Line Proposal Seeks El Paso Route
King seeks a through bus line from Del Rio to El Paso along U S Highway 90. A. F. Robinson of Alpine Chamber of Commerce and other town representatives spoke at the State Railroad Commission hearing in Del Rio. Several companies vie for the Del Rio Alpine division while Alpine Presidio Pecos operators seek a permit to El Paso or to Van Horn for connections on the Bankhead highway.
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el Paso
van Horn
Bankhead Highway
Alpine completes major paving program after year of work
Alpine finishes a large paving project costing around 175000 dollars with 93 locks paved and three concrete bridges built. The work used Uvalde rock asphalt for surfacing and local material for base, with strong citizen cooperation and potential for 150000 to 60000 more dollars in future improvements if financing permits.
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Alpine
T. A. White
Dozier Construction Company
White
Tweny
Callehe
Acrobatic Snake Enters Cage and Eats Two Canary Birds
Charley Angelo staying with Mrs. J Raborn found a three foot bullsnake inside a bird cage with two canaries. He and witness Doc Clarke, both teetotalers, observed the snake and two visible lumps where the birds had been. The method of entry remains a mystery.
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Charley Angelo
Colonial Building & Town Comepany
Texas
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