Trans-Pecos Notes On Turkeys Coyotes and Cattle
Wild turkeys in the Davis mountains north of Fort Davis are thriving and could lift a hunting ban in a few years. Birds from Kerr and Edwards counties have been moved to 24 counties with 80 to 780 birds shipped yearly. Deputy Lore DeRacey of Reeves County gains praise for detaining a troublemaking trio at a depot. Reports of coyotes serenading a tenderfoot Alabama traveler near Finlay. A shipment of 611 shorn fat cattle tops Fort Worth market price, signaling strong local ranching. The Highland Fair in Marfa is to be held this fall with committees formed. Toyah shipments total $110,000, and Balmorhea lake attracts numerous Isaak Walton disciples on opening day. A Balmorhea rancher awakes to coyotes near the Kouitz ranch.
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Davis
Fort Davis
Kerr
Edwards County
Reeves County
Eritt
Lore DeRacey
Pecos
Duncan
Sterm
Lance
St Pinay
Ast
Alabama
Jor
Finlay
Bis
Star-Telegram
Fort
Eatile
Big Bend
Isaak Walton
Balmorhea
Madera Valley
Trans-Pecos
University Geologists Camp Here At UT Geology Summer Program
The sixteenth annual geology summer camp at the University of Texas opens June 6 and runs about twelve weeks. About 15 to 20 students are expected, with focus on Glass Mountains Davis Mountains and the Big Bend area for field study. Only twenty students attend yearly. camp costs are paid by students while the university provides equipment and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Texas
Austin
Alpine
Glass Mountains
Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Alte
Brady
F. L. Whitney
University
Local Talent In Howling Success at Sul Ross Auditorium
Alpine jury enjoys a burlesque comedy titled A Howling Success at the Sul Ross auditorium on Friday evening May 19. The show features a wide cast of comic players led by I Saw Bones and J C Tonsils with musical acts from college talents and a tumbling team. Proceeds go to the Business Men's AFL fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sso. Station
Alpine
Sul Ross
United States
Drs. I
Bones
J. C. Tonsils
J. B. Lillee
Cutie
Addie Nold
Ima Nut
Holand Hotel
Elinic
Easter
Guess Who
Heavenly
Lisa
Fertiliza
Sallie
Gig Olerly
Jennie
Gerry Starnes
Miss Batey
Mitchell
Glee Club
B.M. A. A. Fund
Planned upgrades for U.S. 67 from Dallas to Presidio
San Angelo April 30 state highway plans call for more work on U S 67 Dallas to Presidio route in Irion County. W R Ely Abilene chairman says awards await state revenue, likely by year end. Drainage structures on first of four units from Tom Green Irion line to Merizon near 10 5 miles, progress about zero. New Irion county highway will be 47 3 miles long, north of the Santo Orient railroad, reducing crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Dallas To
Presidio
Irion
W. R. Ely
Jabilene
State Highway Commission
R. J. Atkinson
Irion County
Tom Green-Irion
Merizon
Orient
Garnett Furniture Co moves to new quarters in Wilson building
Garnett Furniture Co. moved its stock this week to the Wilson building, formerly occupied by the 1M System grocery, across from the old stand where it had been located for several years. All stock and fixtures are in the new quarters and the firm is open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garett Furniture Company
Wilson
1M System Grocery
Mexican Killed by Border Patrol Near Terlingua
A Mexican named Sullo Solis, resident of Mexico, was killed in a gun battle with U S Border Patrolmen about a mile west of Terlingua near the river last Saturday night around 11 o clock. Senior Patrolman M Stetson and Patrol Inspector Earl Hill, who had trailed two smugglers, opened fire as the Mexicans surged from a hilltop. Solis was shot in the abdomen and died the next morning. a horse was also shot. The second Mexican escaped. An inquest by Justice of the Peace Cartledge found the killing justifiable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullo Solic
Mexico
U. S
Terlingua
Pert
M. Stetson
Earl Hill
Solis
Justice of the Peace Cartledge
Readers Pay Up Subscriptions The Avanche Appeals for Remittance
Readers renewals listed from Alpine Alpine R 8 Carnes Alpine Mrs M L Holland Alpine Mrs F Duderstadt Marathon Chas Clark Decatur B Sproul Douglas Arizona Mrs Worth Evans Rocksprings Texas W 8 Stalars Philadelphia Miss Lona Cook Alpine F Burling Alpine W C Fisher Alpine A P Robinson Alpine J B Starns Alpine Dr A J Hoffman Maria Annoching success a play that makes you forget the low mood College Auditorium Friday evening May 12 8 30 Benefit Business Men's Athletic Association
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avanche
James Cotter
Alpine
Carnes
M. L. Holland
F. Duderstadt
Marathon
Chas
Clark
Decatur
B. Sproul
Douglas
Arizona
Worth Evans
Toxas
Stalars
Philadelphia
Lona Cook
F. Burling
W. C. Fisher
A.P. Robinson
J. B. Starns
A. J. Hoffman
Maria
Business Men's Athletic Association
College Auditorium
Business Men's ‘Athletic Association
Interscholastic Glee Club Contest At Sul Ross College
Marfa schools compete in a Southwest Texas music contest held May 6 at Sul Ross State Teachers College. One hundred fifty one participants across three events with Alpine winning the glee club division and Fort Stockton and Odessa taking top honors in other categories. Frances Mitchell directed the winning Alpine group with Gladdie Flickinger as accompanist. numerous Fort Stockton soloists named among the prize winners.
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Texas
Sul Row State ‘Teachers College
Alpine Z
Fort Stockton
Odessa
Frances Mitchiell
Gladdie Flickinger
Presidio Woman Is Buried Here
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Mrs. A. H. Spangle 26 of Presidio who died at home after a several day illness. Born September 22 1907 in Langtry she lived in Del Rio before moving to Presidio in 1926 with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graham. She married October 10 1991. survived by husband parents and several siblings. Interment was at El Grove Cemetery with Rev R P Davis and Rev Buren Sparks officiating.
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A. H. Spangle
Presidio
Joe Graham
Spangle
Langtry
del Rio
Spangler
Central Power and Light Company
First Company Leaves Fort Bliss for Forests
Two conservation corps companies of 108 youths each will depart Fort Bliss for New Mexico forests. The test company will head by truck to Bilver City and the other by train to Albuquerque tomorrow night. They are the first to complete training at Ft Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paso
Civilian Conservation Corps
New Mexico
Fort Bliss
Bilver City
Albuquerque
Ft Bliss
City Warns in Rabies Campaign
City officials issue a final alert urging dog owners to confine or tie pets after a mad coyote visit sparked a rabies drive. Despite near perfect cooperation, stray dogs and cats still roam yards. impounding and euthanizing will rise if compliance falters. Since the drive began, 101 animals vaccinated, 97 registered, 156 killed. A May 12 benefit event closes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Leity
Ely Offal
City Grants CP and L Hearing
After a joint city commission and utility committee meeting Mayor George W. Baines requested an immediate 20 percent general rate reduction from Central Power and Light in Alpine. CP&L has asked for a hearing, with representatives expected today or tomorrow. Committee members stress written statements are needed for meaningful review.
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Ity Commission
Utility”Committee
George W. Baines
Central Power and
Baines
Alpine
Applicants May File For Emergency Work
Benjamin P. Berkeley announced that Brewster County Relief Committee will receive applications for enrollment in emergency conservation work in forestry and other outdoor projects at relief headquarters in the chamber of commerce. Timely parties will be notified for interviews and medical examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin P. Berkeley
Chaiman
Brewster Couunty Relief Comitee
Revival Meet Draws People To Gospel Singing Event
A public revival gathering featured noted speakers and music. The event promoted spiritual themes including The Youthful Trap and New Birth while inviting attendees to join in a grand gospel sing along.
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Chris Cheiedan
Brea
Panlocaron Petee
Osien
Aed
Spell Minis
Ian
Review of RFC work outlined in county relief funds
Review details county relief progress since last October with allocations totaling 19500 for Oct to Dec, 12000 for Jan Feb, 8000 for Mar Apr. No new funds until state legislature acts on 20000 bond issue. Projects include road, flood control, city cleanup, college grounds, public school grounds, cemetery work, and Red Cross land labor program for worthy women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seriecs
Marathon
Alpine
Bs Veen
Kokernot Landze
Nis
TCOM
Red Cross
Locust Swimming Pool To Open Tomorrow
Cas Edwards announces the Locust pool will open tomorrow rain or shine with repairs completed. The owner promises improved sanitation and a bigger, wetter experience and will offer free admission for the opening day with a possible small premium to attract hesitant patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas Edwards
Cas
Bigge
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Marfa
Highland Hereford Association
Toyah
University Geologists
Pat
Moran
U.S
Ieletion
Garnett Furniture Co
Marfawins
Alpine High Glee Club
Weld Rere
Arcane
Cain Seers
the Beethoven
Fannie Wicker
Ort
Mary Law Smits
Dorothy Clark
Deva Rey
Montet- Jery
Fannie
Winkler
Arena
Romtate Compton
Arse i Lewis
Jo Ann Montgomery
Port Stockton
Evelyn Whiteside
Marie Lewis
Mary Bess Hamilton
R. P. Davis
Buren Sparks
el Grove
Cp&l
Imittre
Fig
Ures
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