Reader No 13 honors the column and gasoline pricing debate
Mrs. C P Rogers of this city claims to read the column regularly and is Reader No 13. The Alpine note recalls Fort Davis correspondent Barry Scobee, Booth Mooney and the Texas Weekly article on Rio Grande River canyons. Van Horn chamber prices gasoline at 18 cents vs Alpine 19, prompting a plea for price alignment by local chambers and service clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Rogers
Rogers
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Texas Weekly
Booth Mooney
Big Bend National Park
Rio Grande River
Scobee
Mooney
van Horn
Chamber of Commerce
Enumerators Finish in Alpine Census Work
Enumerators have completed the Alpine census but rolls remain unofficially open. Citizens who feel they were missed should contact the local chamber of commerce for a check by an enumerator. Alpine’s 1940 population is estimated near 4008, with about 200 more residents outside city limits likely included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Seaman Couple Visit Cousin After Funeral in New Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. BE A Seaman of Houston stayed Saturday night with Mrs. Will Cotter while en route home from New Mexico where they called on the death of Mrs. Seaman's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. A. Seaman
Houston
Will Cotter
New Mexico
Smallpox Ban Raised as County Ends Quarantine
Dr. Joel Wright reports no active cases and quarantines lifted after a mild outbreak. About 98 percent of public school pupils vaccinated and Alpine residents cooperated, with not more than a dozen mild cases during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Wright
Wright
Alpine
Alpine City School Faculty Named With Few Exceptions
The Alpine school system announced a nearly complete faculty at a school board meeting. E. O. Phillips returns as high school principal and Peyton Cain as junior high leader with Supt. Bankhead reappointed. Several listed teachers and board changes noted. Dr. D. O. Jeter reported ill at Alpine hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Phillips
Peyton Cain
Jesse Watkins
Centennial
Supt. Bankhead
M. P F. Slover
Fannie King
Mary Louise Nelson
J. H. Webb
E. L. Bailey
Dom Adams
D. O. Jeter
Alpine Hospital
Fort Davis Man Makes Backyard Tombstones
Johnny Webster of Fort Davis runs a home tombstone factory in his backyard. He shapes stones from sand and white cement,polishes them to near factory clarity, and sells them to families seeking affordable cemetery markers. He notes rising demand from customers unable to pay standard factory prices.
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Ft. Davis
Fort Davis
Johnny Webster
Mr. Webster
Johnny
Mrs. E. V. Casner Dies After Illness at Alpine
Mrs. E V Casner aged 77 died last Sunday at Alpine hospital after two weeks illness. A Texas pioneer daughter of William and Sophia Arnold she helped build Llano County life. She married E V Casner in 1883 and had nine children, six surviving. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Rev M A Buhler and Rev H O Malone officiating.
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E. V. Casner
Alpine Hospital
Casner
Alice C. Arnold
Texas
William and
Sophia Arnold
Llano County
Alabama
Ross
Roscoe
J. E. Alpine
S. W. Chinati
Presidio County
N. L
R. S
el Paso
Legion
The
Baptist Church
Alpine
Felix Jones
Lordsburg
N. M
W. B. Walker
Maria
J. W. Brown
Eden
Charlie Hammons
Ponca City
Okla
Will Skinner
Cordell
Joe Yarbro
Jim Schultz
Dill
M. A. Buhler
Marfa Christian Church
H. O. Malone
Marfa Baptist Church
Tombstones Starns Field Name of Alpine Airport
Alpine celebrates completion of Starns Field, the new city airport named for Mayor L B Starns. The 193 acre tract features four runways up to 4000 feet, new fences, a painted hangar, and a wind sock. Harry Hefenbrock oversaw 20 workers while Marvin E F Lamar of NYA District 20 conducted final inspection.
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Starns
Alpine
L. B. Starns
Harry Hefenbrock
J. T. Williamson
Marvin EF. Lamar
el Paso
Nya
City Faces Water Shortage Triggers Irrigation Cutbacks
A water emergency was declared by Mayor L. B. Starns restricting irrigation to three days a week. Residents may use water on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays while the 50 000 gallon monthly minimum charge is halted. The measure aims to protect homes and fire department services in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Starns
City Remodeling Project Approved
President Roosevelt signed a WPA authorization to remodel the Border Patrol building owned by the city and landscape the grounds. A federal allotment of 3218 was made, with total outlay about 6000. The East College avenue building will be completely re conditioned to first class condition and work will start soon per Mayor Starns.
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Roosevelt
WPA
Border Patrol
R. B. Thomason
East College Avenue
L. B. Starns
Alpine to Host Meeting on New Parks Highway Plan
Alpine chamber invites Pecos Carlsbad Balmorhea Fort Stockton Pecos representatives for a Friday May 24 discuss Southwest tourist interests. The group will consider highway routes from Carlsbad to the Big Bend and promote a permanent advertising program coordinated by the West Texas chamber of commerce as a top project.
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Chambers of Commerce
Carished Cavern
Fig
Big Bend
Perk
Alpine
Southwest
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Pecos
Carlsbad
Balmorhea
Fort Stockton
Chamber of Commerce
H. W. Morelock
Texas Big Bend Park Association
M. L. Swinehart
Fort Davis
Marathon
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Tee Aeing
Big Bend National Park
Swatzell Wins Alpine Youth Mayoral Election
Phil Swatzell is elected mayor of Alpine in a Boys Girls Week vote with 208 total ballots. Monte Swatzell and J. T. Davis win commissioner posts. several other youths are named candidates and Rotary Club backs activities through the week including field day at Jackson Field and a later soap box derby reschedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Swatzell
Alpine
Monte Swatzell
J. T. Davis
Wayne Mosley
Jack Swatzell
Bobby Coleman
Eva Jean Ferguson
Betty Jo Crawford
Celia Smith
Pat Holland
Clara Mae Bogel
Nancy Salisbury
Billy Fielder
Harvey Mathews
David Walker
Rotary Club
Jackson Field
Rotary
Alpine Poultry Judging Team Wins State Contest
E. O. Parnell of Texas A M congratulates E. L. Bailey and Alpine Vocational Agriculture staff after the Alpine poultry judging team placed first among 130 entrants in the state contest held at A M. The head of the Animal Husbandry department says Alpine should be proud of the achievement. An invitation was extended.
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A&m
E. O. Parnell
Department of Animal Husbandry
Texas A. & M
E. L. Bailey
Fraser Seeks Reelection as District Attorney
District Attorney Alan R. Fraser asks reelection, touting crime prevention through school crime clinics and community programs. He cites a drop in juvenile crime over the past two years and pledges vigorous, fair prosecution alongside protection of individuals from prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan R. Fraser
Avalanche
Alpine Team Prep for A and M Visit Before National Contest
The Alpine team will visit A and M for a day or two to receive instruction in preparation for the national contest. This preparation time aims to sharpen skills and strategy before the major meet.
Terlingua Teacher Mrs Bledsoe Weekend in Alpine
Mrs E G Bledsoe a Terlingua teacher spent the weekend in Alpine visiting friends and attending activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Bledsoe
Terlingua
Alpine
SHOW PULLS EM TO TOWN AT GRANADA FOR GONE WITH THE WIND
Granada theatre drew about 2000 viewers over four days for Gone With the Wind. Hubert Covington says autos parked near the venue averaged over 25 out of county cars per matinee, mainly Jeff Davis and Presidio county plates. Local merchants report increased business from visitors who shopped in town.
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Granada Theatre
Hubert Covington
Jeff Davis
Presidio County
Terrell
Pecos County
Marathon
Alpine
Alpine High to Hold Commencement May 24
Alpine schools close May 24 as commencement exercises for Alpine High are announced by Supt. R M Bankhead. Nancy Salisbury is valedictorian and Billy Fielder salutatorian with R H Rogers delivering the commencement address. Baccalaureate is set for May 19 preached by Rev M M Fulmer. About 30 graduates expected in spring or summer.
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Alpine High School
R. M. Bankhead
Nancy Salisbury
Billy Fielder
R. H. Rogers
del Rio
M. M. Fulmer
Baptist Church
Alpine Parent Teacher Assn Attends Van Horn District Conference
Members of the Alpine Parent-Teacher Association attended the district conference in Van Horn last week. Names listed include Mesdames L. C. Pope, Dick Cross, M. P. Slover, Dorothy Scannell, Harris Smith, King Terry and E. C. Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Parent- Teacher Assn
van Horn
Mesdames L. C. Pope
Dick Cross
M. P. Slover
Dorothy Scannell
Harris Smith
King Terry
E. C. Coleman
White House's Early Name President's Palace Revealed
Historic note traces the White House to its early moniker the President's Palace. It outlines how the residence earned prominence as the executive’s home and symbol of national leadership during Washington's era.
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White House
President's Palace
Marksmen From Four Cities To Shoot In Alpine
Marksmen from El Paso Valente Marfa and Presidio will compete Sunday in a pistol shoot sponsored by the Alpine Pistol Club at the range east of the S P shipping pens starting at 9 a m.
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el Paso
Valentine
Marfa
Presidio
Alpine Pistol Club
S. P
Exes Gather for Sul Ross Senior Homecoming Event
A large homecoming crowd is expected as Sul Ross College in Alpine hosts a twentieth anniversary ex-students luncheon and daylong program. Notables include Miss Alice Cowan, Mie Stather Elliott, W. J. Smith, F. G. Walker, J. C. Coleman, Dr. H. W. Morelock, and Donald Peters, with talks on early college days and campus growth.
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Sul Ross College
Sul Ross
H. W. Morelock
J. D. Jackson
Secmg
Linoheum
Casion
Donald Peters
Julsa
Teachers Colleges of Texas
Miie Pearl Crockett
Sun Ross
el Paso
San Angelo
Irma Lee Batey
Husizr- Metcalfe
Marfa
Local Employment Week Observed In City
The city joins the national observance of National Employment Week May 1 to 5 with city offices and agencies promoting the effort. Mayor L. B. Starns designates May 5 as National Employment Sunday and urges businesses and individuals to hire someone during the week, even for a few hours daily.
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City Commission
L. B. Starns
Sterns
Emda
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