Livestock Loan and Commission Company Organized in Texas
The Texas Livestock Loan and Commission Company is organized in San Antonio with W H Kokernot Jr of Alpine as director. The firm aims to provide long term ranch and cattle loans at low interest to West Texas ranchers, meeting a long felt funding need. Directors include P A Gates San Antonio judge D B Martin McCullough County, William Schneemann San Angelo, J R Mims Water Valley, and W H Kokernot Jr. Alpine with offices in Alpine and officers Sam Antonio president Lee M Kokernot vice president.
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Texas Livestock Loan and Commission Company
San Antonio
W. H. Kokernot Jr
Alpine
Texas
West Texas
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of
Houston
Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Bradyatch
United States
Texas Livestock Loan Commission Company
Hetty Fletcher
Marfa
Lee M. Koker
Mot
Gonzales
W. H. Kokernot
D. B. Martin
McCullough County
William Schneemann
Lvestock
San Angelo
J. R. Mims
Water Valley
Vs! Associa
W. H. Kokernot, Jr
Presbyterian Church to Hold Sunday Morning Services
An announcement from Jacobs states services will be held at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning with preaching at the morning hour. There will be no services Sunday evening.
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Presbyterian Church
Jacobs Wilh
Regents Inspect Sul Ross as Teachers College Work Praised
Regents A. B. Mayhew and Henry Paulus visit Alpine for the annual inspection of Sul Ross College. They praise the Teachers Colleges as Texas education’s key, urge unity among colleges, and discuss budget needs with President Morelock and staff.
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Sul Ross
Teachers College
Henry Paulus
South Texas
Board of Regents
Tesmen
Pisal
Fonay Pupils Invite Parents for Alpine Public School Day
George Baines publicity director for the event invites parents to Alpine Public School for Parent's Day. Pupils will perform and showcase work, with many parents expected to attend and observe activities during the day.
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Fonay
Alpine Public School
Hs George Baines
Ib PaveTeacher Ame
Alpine Chapter Elects Officers in Eastern Star Meeting
Alpine Chapter No. 132 of the Eastern Star held an annual officer election at the Masonic temple on Tuesday evening May 4th. Newly elected officers include Mrs. J. J. Allen as worthy matron, Mrs. C. Bowles associate matron, Mrs. J. W. Perguson conductor, Mrs. B. A. Waldron associate conductor, Mrs. Leo Howell secretary, and Mrs. Oscar Cook treasurer. Warly installation will occur later.
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Alpine
Order
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Warly
J. J. Allen
C. Bowles
J. W. Perguson
B.A. Waldron
Leo Howell
Oscar Cook
To My Mother a Paternal Reflection in Verse
A fragmented reminiscence spoken in a childlike voice recalls a mother’s comforting care from infancy to adulthood. The speaker notes early lessons about love, faith, and family, hinting at aging and the passage of years as children grow and the mother’s role remains central.
Rotary observes Mothers Day with address by Hunter Metcalf
The Thursday Rotary luncheon featured a Mother’s Day program with songs and quotations on "Mother" and an address by Hon. Hunter Metcalf of Marfa. The event included remarks by George Baines and readings from Miss Sweet and John Prude, culminating in a tribute to mothers and Metcalf’s memory of his own mother.
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Rotary
Hunter Metcalf
Marfa
George, Baines
Scridenis Addres
Rotarians
Metcalf
Mother
Mothers' Day Sermon Call At Local Church
Sunday services at the big concrete church invite families to honor mothers with a morning sermon on Memories of Home and Mother and an evening talk on God's Picture of Sin. The Epworth League meets at 7 and the Male Quartette performs at 11.
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Epworth League
Old Settlers Reunion Date Set Amid Chamber Proceedings
Alpine proceedings report the annual Old Settlers Reunion and Cowboys Roundup will proceed with a substitute chairperson after J D Jackson cannot serve. The luncheon notes strong support for the event with plans to be announced by the 15th and rodeo dates set for July 2 and 3. Cowboys and out-of-state attendees expected, with the Sunday July 4 holiday noted. The Christian Church revival meetings with Dr John W Tyndall drew large crowds and praise for church cooperation across denominations.
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Chamber of Commerce
Midway
Old Settlers
J. D. Jackson
Howeve
John Perkins
West Texas
Alpine
The
Christian Church
John W. Tyndall
Local Ranchers Report Mixed Cattle Deals in Brewster County
Jackson and Harmon brokerage reports purchasing 260 steers from Ernie Walker and Sam Nall, plus 227 head of steers cows and heifers from George Benson. They plan butchering one head yearling for sale at a retail market. bulls and other stock moved to Fort Worth markets. Merriwether sent 50 head of yearlings to Cotter this week. Rancher Ase A. Jones from Tews cited rail and weather conditions affecting cattle movement. warnings of heavy rain and downpours in the range.
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Jackson
Jackson and Harmon
Brewster County
Ernie Walker
Sam Nall
George Benson
Worth
Cotter
Merriwether
Ase A. Jones
Tews
Ransacred Busteen Tweedey
Fan
Teenus
Alpian
Cinco de Mayo Celebrated by Alpine Mexican Residents
Mexican residents in Alpine marked Cinco de Mayo with ringing tins and anvils, an afternoon orchestra at the Mexican community house, a noon barbecue, and baseball games between Alpine and Fort Stockton teams with Alpine winning. Dr. Berkeley spoke and Mayor Gillett attended, ending with a community baile after a rain‑shortened but festive day.
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Alpine
Fort Stockton
Berkeley
Gillett
Exhibit of 188 Keener Paintings Prompts Local View
The Study Club plans an exhibit of B. Keener's paintings from Sul Rom College. The event runs Thursday and Friday May 13 and 14 at the Holland Hotel from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM. Mrs. Van Sickle urged all who can attend.
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B. Keener
Sul Rom College
Avalanche
van Stekle
Era
Holland Hotel
McMillan Goes to El Paso for Treatment
McMillan traveled to El Paso in the afternoon and entered Holman Sanatorium for treatment and recovery from a recent flu attack. The Presby terian congregation, led by Rev. McMillan, granted him a three months leave of absence from his duties after his illness.
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McMillan
Ely
Holman Sanatorium
Presbyriam Congregation
Heavy Rains Delay 8 P S Passenger Service
Severe rains west of Rear Finlay blocked a bridge. a freight engine fell into the wash and the line submerged. A temporary shut was built, allowing service to resume. Train 8 and 104 faced long delays, with Limited about nine hours late, and normal service restored by Wednesday.
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Southern Pacific
Wlan
Navy
Cos
Alpine Wail
Algne
Aly Rind
Starsoon Sanet
Uave
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Mayhew
Paulus
Regent Board
And
Walthall
Board of Control
Morelock
R. 8. Walthall
State Board of Control
Vane
Smilar
Ie Economics Department
Ivers
R. F. Davis
Cate
Peroni
Athe Bey
First Methodist Church
Tyndall
R. McClure
Rev. McClure
Avery
Christ
Mte
Suing
Monahans
Texas Pacific
McClure
Meetin
Suiver Texas
Miss Orr
Marta
Omare
Keener
EL Paso
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