Census count corrections spur Alpine additions
The Alpine chamber of commerce reports missed residents in Alpine and county were found in a new count. District supervisor W H Case said all names sent before the 12th would be added. The chamber and local enumerators listed over thirty names believed missed previously. They expect the total in Alpine to grow by about fifty or more, with many Additions from neighboring areas. Residents are urged to cooperate and report missed people by calling the chamber at phone 162 before Saturday 5 PM.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
W. H. Case
el Paso
Alps
Date For Boys and Girls Field Day Postponed
The Alpine Rotary club and the chamber of commerce postponed field day exercises for boys and girls to likely July. A large event with a barbecue is planned at Kokernotrk to celebrate the new lodge completion. The revised program aims for a lighter play day with reduced strenuous competition.
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Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Kokernotrk
Iris
Student Drive to Brown's Ranch Planned by C C
The Alpine chamber of commerce accepted George A. Brown's invitation to host sul Ross summer students for a scente drive and barbecue at the Brown ranch. The annual affair aims to welcome summer students with a drive from Alpine to the ranch during the first six weeks of summer term, between June 15 and July 1.
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George A. Brown
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Brown Ranch
Miniature Golf Course Being Built in Alpine
A small par three style course is under construction in Alpine on Casawards property next to Locust Pool and should be ready for opening by late next week. Manager Boyd F Scott and his mother recently moved from Weslaco and plan to reside permanently. Sweetwater and Lubbock are bidding to host the 1931 convention of the WTC, with both towns seen as capable hosts for the West Texas gathering.
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Alpine
Boyd F. Scott
Cas
Mr. Scott
Weslaco
Sweetwater
Lubbock
PTA
Baseball Tourney At Lu Rose Campus This Weekend
An informal Big Bend high school baseball tournament will be hosted on the Lu Rose College campus May 9 and 10. Coach B C Graves says teams will wear overalls due to equipment shortages. The schedule includes Friday games, a barbecue, and Saturday semifinals with a silver loving cup for the champion. Teams entered from Alpine Fort Stockton Fort Davis Pecos Wink Sanderson McCamey Traill Banks Balmorhea Sul Ross Skyline.
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Big Bend
Lu Rose College
B. C. Graves
College Athletic Department
Kokernot Park Cottage Fund Launched by Alpine Chamber
A movement to build cottages at Kokernot Park began at a chamber of commerce luncheon. Nearly twenty subscribers pledged, aiming to raise 1200 dollars from Alpine residents to cover initial costs. Local lumber yards will cover 60 percent with rents to repay later. Ex Ross students elsewhere show interest. A committee led by Dr J J Wright to raise funds for two cottages is formed.
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Ross
Chamber of Commerce
Kokernot Park
Wow
Morelock
Sul Ross
D. C
Park
Ballinger
Corpus Christi
J. J. Wright
Susan and
T. A. Beard
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Alpine population swells past four thousand with students included
Telegram from Paso district supervisor W. Tt Case indicates Alpine now numbers about 3736 residents, with Sun Rose College students and their families counted temporarily. Census errors in 1920 and recent enrollment spikes suggest Alpine's population may exceed 4000, while Mexican population remains relatively small. Officials race to finalize the list as the enumeration closes tomorrow.
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Alpine
Tt. Case
Paso
Sun Rose College
Stars Defeat Ft Stockton in 2 0 Victory at Jackon Field
Alpine All-Stars defeated Ft Stockton Oilers 2-0 as Connally limited the Oilers to three scattered hits. McNeill and Withers combined on a double steal with McNeill scoring, Withers scoring on Sealy's hit. Pitching and defense by the All-Stars kept the Oilers at bay amid windy conditions.
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Hooker Conally
Jackton Field
Ft. Stockton Oilers
Connally
Oileys
Borarth
Arkansas Ad
Caldwwetl
Ray McNeiil
Rowden
Otters
McNeill
Withers
Agle
Sealy
Ft Davis Population 668 in 1930 Report
A 1930 census-like report from W. H. Case El Paso district supervisor lists Ft Davis unincorporated town population at 668 with no separate 1920 figure. Justice of the Peace precincts 1 2 8 show varied counts and farm totals including Valentine area 629 and party-wide county total 1932 versus 1445 in 1920.
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Ft. Davis
Davis
W. H. Case
el Paso
Justice of the Peace
Fort Davis
Jett Davis County
Vallentine
Valentine
John Perkins Promoted to Full Colonel in U S Army
John Perkins is promoted to the rank of full colonel in the United States Army. He has served as a lieutenant colonel, coast artillery, in the Army Reserve for the past years according to advices received this week.
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Perkins
John Perkins
Army of the United States
Col. Perkins
Coast Artillery
Army Reserve
Demand for light housekeeping rooms during summer term
Sul Ross college officials report numerous requests for furnished housekeeping apartments for the 1930 summer session. Local residents with suitable cottages in Alpine are urged to contact F. G. Walker or J. C. Coleman to arrange rentals as teachers select summer accommodations.
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Sul Ross College
F. G. Walker
J. C. Coleman
Alpine
Mothers Day Reminder From A Son To Cherish Mom
A son recalls the fading of his mother and urges readers to honor their mothers on Mother's Day. He pleads for letters and visits to brighten elderly mothers, whether near or far, and to express filial devotion before they slip away.
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Lfe
Educational Pageant to Be Presented by High School Club
A high school club plans an educational pageant tracing history from ancient times to the present. The program includes a train excursion with stops from town to Presidio and on to Mexico City and Chihuahua City, returning by Laredo. A four day trip is planned aboard a U.S. Capitol era train.
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Ong
Chora
Euditer- Fronsare Teither Warkar
Fen Sect Auaky Creelies
Biel Ives
Sweetweter
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Laredo
Caplia Ely
Feralahed
Chamber of Consimeron
Baptists Hold All-Night Gathering at Patsano Encampment
A large Baptist crowd gathered at Patsano Encampment last Sunday led by Rev. Tren Sparks. Sunday school counted 224, about 200 attended the noon dinner, with a morning sermon and an old-time sing in the afternoon. Plans include a joint service with Marfa Hap- Inte and a possible townwide union meeting at the encampment grounds soon.
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Altay
Patsano
Tren Sparks
Sparks
Icebound Receives Praise From Fort Worth Leader
A letter from C L Morgan, Fort Worth Little Theatre patron, commends the Icebound team and notes his support for their production. Morgan highlights the group’s pluck, forecasts strong advertising impact, and praises the cross state interest generated by Alpine.
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C. L. Morgan
Port Worth
Morelock
Morgan
Ft. Worth
Toran
Texas
Angelo
Fort Worth
Alpin
Census Figures Show West Texas Town Populations Rise
West Texas towns report population shifts in the supervisor’s census. Marfa lists 3908 residents, Sierra Blanca 1014, Uvalde up to 5191, Kerrville 4485, Midland 5056, Pecos about 3300, Big Lake over 800, Ballinger 4187, Coleman 6077, Toyah 503, Fort Stockton 2698, with notable gains since 1920 and new towns like McCamey at 3444 and Monahans 816.
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Texas
Marfa
Fort D. Russel
Sierra Blanca
Uvalde
Kerrville
McCamey
Monahans
Midland
Pecos
Big Lake
Reagan County
Ballinger
Coleman
Liano
Toyah
Fort Stockton
Supervisor lauds Alpine city schools praise report
The State Department of Education praised Alpine schools after Katherine Henderson’s visit. The new high school is attractive and well equipped with four years of academic work, a remodeled elementary, and added Mexican school facilities. Vandalism concerns noted and future upgrades outlined.
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Alpine
State Department of Education
Katherine Henderson
City Beautification Drives Civic Pride and Plans Park
Col. John Perkins urged a municipal golf course and park on the town’s northern edge, land donations for park use, more sidewalks, and trees as part of a beautification program. He noted better yards and parkways, five miles of paving, and called for a citywide clean-up beyond residences to include businesses. Residents were asked for planning suggestions to aid the city commission.
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John Perkins
Chamber of Commerce
Perkins
Col
Citzens
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