Alpine area to get new rock crusher unit
A rock crusher capable of 7 to 100 cable yards daily will be built near Alpine on a 45 acre tract bought by J W Ferguson from J M Carnes. The facility, near the southern edge of Alpine, is expected to run soon and produce crushed rock at about 3.50 per cubic yard, undercutting El Paso imports and meeting high local demand for road surfacing materials.
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Hi Sd
Alpine
J. W. Ferguson
J. A. Whitfield
TI 8
Mr. Ferguson
J. M. Carnes
Ferton
el Paso
Winter Term Enrolls 342 Across College and Sub-college
The winter term total enrollment across college and sub-college reached 342 with nine states represented and 14 non-residents. Most students came from Brewster County while 18 lived outside the region. The sub-college and special students accounted for about one third of total enrollment. Occupations leaned toward ranching and farming, with multiple other fields under ten followers each. Religious affiliation showed Methodists leading, followed by Baptists Christian Presbyterians Catholics, with six other churches also represented.
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College
Ub-College
Toras
Brewster
Central Power & Light moves to new quarters
The Central Power & Light Company relocated this week from Sixth Street to larger quarters in the Holland hotel building first door west of the Holland Coffee Shop. Don Littleton, loan manager, says the new location will offer a larger stock of electrical goods including electric ranges heaters and refrigerators.
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Central Power & Light Company
Sixth Street
Holland Hotel
Holland Coffee Shop
Don Littleton
Loenager
Democratic Precinct Conventions Set For Tomorrow
Precinct meetings to select delegates for the county Democratic convention in Alpine on the 8th will be held tomorrow. Precinct No. 1 in north Alpine meets at the courthouse at 9 a.m. Precinct No. 2 likely meets the same time and place with G H Yates as precinct 2 committeeman and J W Gillett as committeeman.
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Alpine
North Alpine
J. W. Gillett
G. H. Yates
Army officer speaks to Alpine citizens at luncheon
Captain C. R. Roberts of the 624th Coast Artillery spoke to 108 attendees at a Saturday luncheon in Alpine. He explained the national defense plan, Organized Reserves, and the M. T. C. movement as training for future officers and fitness for young men. Brewster County has eight applications for Citizens Military Training Camp, with more expected.
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C. R. Roberts
624Th Coast Artillery
County Court House
el Paso
Holland
Roberts
Alpine
John Perkins
Ity
Increasing Demand for Cottages at Sul Ross State Teachers College
H W Morelock reported 83 cottage applicants at Alpine chamber luncheon as 36 cottages will be ready for summer session opening June 5. He urged residents to host visitors to support the college and local business. Four new Alpine cottages are under construction, each costing about 2100 dollars, with financing arranged for only four.
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Sul Ross State Teachers College
H. W. Morelock
Chamber of Commerce
Morelock
Berkeley
Alpine
J.D. Sackson
Cartwrieht
Slaale
Plora Daugherty
Alpine and Davis Mountains Draw Texas Visitors
Spring brings hundreds to Alpine in the Davis Mountains as railroads offer summer tourist rates. The area, nicknamed the Alps of Texas, features hotels, baths, scenic canyons, and the nearby Big Bend. Sul Ross College attracts students. many travelers also visit Mexico and the border lands. The region’s climates and landscapes inspire artists and scientists alike.
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Davis Mountain
Alps
Texas
Big Bend
Wilds of
Mexico
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Southern Pacific
Orient Railways
Alpine
Alpine Cemetery Association to Hold Key Meeting
Alpine Cemetery Association will meet next Monday after noon at 4 at the Christian church. Mrs. W. P. Hinson, president, says officers will be elected and Memorial Day arrangements set. Each city church is urged to send representatives and the American Legion is asked to send delegates.
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Alpine Cemetery Association
Christian Church
W. P. Hinson
American Legion
Marble Mountain Quarry to Start Shipping Soon
Los Angeles investors accompanied by a secretary and Mr and Mrs Wm Kelfer of Oakland stockholders visit Alpine en route to Marble Mountain Quarry where machinery is being installed to begin marble shipments soon They express optimism about using marble to finish Marble City in California.
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Los Angeles
Wm. Kelfer
Oakland
Calif
Marble Company
Alpine
Marble City
California
Visitors At Brewster County Resort Reported
Many visitors are recorded at Brewster County resort with Thes Properties under personal charge. Marathon guests include Mr. and Mrs. Lee Compson Clarence Ellis Mr. and Mrs Otto Lochausen Eddie Moore Walter and Dick Shoe Miss Marie Sison Willie Herbert Jones Ray Miller J Hoard D Bourland George Harris and B Stewart Others from Fort Worth Rankin and more are listed.
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Coun
Thes Properties
Lee Compon
Clarence Ellis
Otto Lochausen
Eddie Moore
Walter
Dick Shoe
Marie Sison
Willie Herbert Jones
Ray Miller
J. Hoard
D. €. Bourland
George Harris
B. Stewart
Mrs. C. Pitegerald
Laughter
Fort Worth
George Lewis
B.S. Taylor
BM. Northcutt
Rankin
Alpine Banks to Start 50 Cent Monthly Service Charge
Alpine banks will levy a 50 cent monthly service charge on checking accounts with an average daily balance under 50 dollars. The fee, to begin June 1, is aimed at covering part of the costs of serving small depositors, according to a First National State National Banks announcement.
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Alpine Bank
First National
Sul Ross Girls Glee Club in Concert Tonight
The Girls Glee Club of Sul Ross will perform in concert on Friday evening, May 4, at the College Auditorium. Frances Mitchell of Marfa will lead the club with several numbers. The program promises delightful variety, including "Big Brown Bear" and "Serenade." Everyone is invited to attend.
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Girls Glee Club
Sul Ross
Frances Mitchell
Marfa
Rainfall Breaks Drought in Wide Texas Drought Area
Rain fell across a broad Texas region from Sanderson to El Paso this week, delivering up to one and a half inches in some spots and filling tanks. Though not uniform, the showers bring grass back to ranches near Alpine, Marathon, and Green Valley, easing one of the driest periods in years and allowing some shipments to Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Sanderson
el Paso
Alpine
McIntyre
Brown
Bird
O2 Ranch
Wilson Ranch
Green Valley
Marathon
Hovey
Glassy Mountains
Jackson & Harmon
Ons
Strobel
Marta
Oklahoma
Kansas
Alpine Transfer Wins Contract for Downtown Trash Hauling
A contract was let to Alpine Transfer for hauling downtown trash at 600 dollars yearly, paid monthly in advance. Trucks will call daily to collect rubbish and papers, hauling to the city dump for disposal. Report any missed pickups to the transfer company by phone 168. Boy Scouts are collecting 1.00 dollars monthly from each business firm to fund the hauling.
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Thelpine Transfer
Traifer
Boy Scouts
Postoffice Receipts Show Further Gain at Alpine
Stamp sales at the Alpine post office for April rose nearly 50 percent from the same month last year. Receipts include stamp sales, rents, and second class postage. The office has 590 rented boxes and applications for more. A growing population and business growth are reflected in the figures.
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Alpine
Master
Turney
Alpine Golfers Invade Marfa Territory Sunday
Alpine golfers visited Marfa last Sunday for a two round tournament, competing against five Marfa players due to a Marfa Presidio baseball game. B C Graves posted the lowest score with Henry Coffield of Marfa close behind, as locals praised Marfa’s course and hoped for regular matches between the towns.
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Marfa
Presidio
B.C. Graves
Henry Coffield
Western Goodyear Plant Celebrates 10 Millionth Tire
Frank Skevington of Alpine Goodyear AiJ dealer notes the Los Angeles plant marks its 10 millionth tire built by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The event was celebrated with 10 sirens and reflects on the plant’s long history since the first West Coast tire produced in June 1920.
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Frank Skevington
Goodyear Aij
Alpine
Wodyear
Los An
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Copany
Harry Grime
Los Angeles
10 Tong Siren
New Student Influx Boosts Spring Term Enrollment
The spring term enrollment rose to 365 with 25 new students. Freshmen provide most of the newcomers, while several returners and out-of-state entrants join from Alpine Allamore Hamlin Taylor Jacksonville Swarthmore and Sul Ross Skyline regions. Mid spring courses and teachers from across the state spurred the increase as students sought extra college hours before summer term.
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Sophocres
Alpine
Allamore
Hamlin
Taylor
Jacksonville
Fla
Swarthmore
Sul Ross Skyline
New Eastern Star Officers Elected At Alpine Chapter 182
Alpine Chapter No 182 Order of the Eastern Star elected officers for the coming year including Mrs J W Ferguson Worthy Mat Mrs H W Ferguson Worthy Patron Mrs B A Waldron Associate Mrs te rorehheimer secretary Mrs J B Keefer Dr Treasurer Mrs FB Weyerts Conductress Mrs Leo Howell Associate Conductress Installation planned for later in the month.
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Alpine
Ea the Masonic Testucers
H.W. Ferguson
B.A. Waldron
Te Rorehheimer
J. B. Keefer
Treas
FB. Weyerts
Leo Howell
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Western Goodyear
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