West Texas chamber backs Sul Ross plan visit
West Texas Chamber of Commerce leader Porter A Whaley and Mrs. Whaley visited Alpine for a chamber luncheon at Midway cafe. Gov. Joan Perkins introduced them. Whaley praised Alpine hotels and street work, urged regional unity for a new Sul Ross district and a summer convention, spoke on Bullion observatory site and climate aiding attendance, and noted expected publicity benefits for the Davis Mountain area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter A Whaley
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Whaley
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Stores Blanca
Sanderton
Pecos
Mart Prene
Hle
Davis Mountain
Bull Ross College
Texas
Greeley Colorado
Colorado
Teachers College i Fa
Sul Ross
West
Hamilton
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
C. Wolfe
Trade Department
San Antonio
Alpine Seeks Better Long Distance Service From Bell
Representatives of the Bell Telephone Co from Dallas inspected Alpine exchange aiming to extend long distance lines and improve service and rates. Smith, local manager, says connections now link Alpine to Marfa and Pecos, with calls reaching Seattle. rate to Fort Davis cut from 40 to 30 cents, boosting ties with nearby towns and promoting summer business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telehone Co
Dallas
Gith
Vine
I¢ Exchange
Smith
Marfa
Marathon
Southwestern Company
Condete
West Texas
T.P. Ry
Pecow
Narest Point
al- Hime
By & Company
Pecos + Marfa
Ft. Davis
United States
Pointe
Seattle
Washington
Ates
Hell
Ft. Davus
Texas
Alpine
Davis County
Attend Mex Border Highway Convention
Boosters from Alpine Marfa and Marathon attended a Del Rio meeting last week. Weather hindered some travel but participants reported an enthusiastic session. A Madison Del Rio automobile man praised efforts to gain recognition for the Border Highway and pledged to push the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marfa
Marathon
del Rio
A. Madison
Jer
Davis Mornin
James A. Burke
Clay Holland
I. ©. Roark
Roy Stilwell
John Dragoo
J. L._Hord
HT. Corder
Marts
Association Endorses Alpine as Permanent Sal Row State Teachers
A telegram shows a resolution endorsing Alpine as permanent for Sal Row State Teachers. Mrs. Hamilton was chosen by the Texas Press Women as treasurer of the Association, a distinct honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Sal Row State + Teachers College
Rod Coege Naga Oroper
State Press
Hamilton
The
Texas Press Womenn
Kokernot to Represent Alpine Rotary Club at International Meeting
Herbert Kokernot named at yesterday's Rotary luncheon as delegate to attend the Rotary International Conference in Denver Colorado this June. John Gentry elected alternate. W D Burcham of Mariscal presented by John Perkins to the assembly. Burcham stressed good roads need for Southern Brewster County and Alpine’s role in securing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Kokernot
Rotary
Denver
Colo
John Gentry
Homer Ferguson
Herbert
W. D. Burcham
Mariscal
John Perkins
Burcham
Brewster
County
Alpine
Twelve to graduate from Alpine High this year
Alpine High School will graduate twelve seniors this year. Baccalaureate sermon Sunday at 11 by Rev McClure, assisted by Rev Davis. Commencement at the High School auditorium on May 22 with Hon. H. C. Metcalf as speaker. Valedictorian Reuben Loeffler and salutatorian Viola Dod named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High Scnior
M. Melton
R. McClure
First Christian Church of
Alpine
First Methodist Church
R. P. Davis
Methodist Church
H. C. Metcalf
Mar
Addres
Even- RF
Davia Viotta
Fraser Sermon
R. F. Davis
Tom
Cross
Farel Warren
Darrel York
Bernie Moore
Ray West
Adrian
Church Services Reminder and Baccalaureate Plans
A church urges balanced life with regular attendance and culture. Sunday School starts 9:45 with Beard supervising. worship follows at 11. The High School Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. R. McClure at 7, Epworth League at 7, evening sermon at 8 with music by the Young Peoples Choir. Strangers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McClure
Epworth League
Dastor
Young Peoples Choir
Davis Mountain Federation meets in Valentine Texas
About fifty delegates of the Davis Mountain Federation of the Federated Women's Clubs of Texas held a semi annual session in Valentine. The meeting at the Valentine high school annex included welcome by Mrs. D mengail and remarks by Mrs. C H Bird. Luncheon featured yellow and white apples. The group endorsed creating an art center unit for Fort Davis with a talk by Mrs Len Sproul and recommended establishing the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scovee
Valentine
Mra N
D. Mengail
Valtine
C. H. Bird
Fort Davis
Valentine Club
Len Sproul
Federation
C. L. Shipman
Marta
W Miller
Jeff Davis Board
Bix Bend
Tire
James Yaten
Sut Row Loan Fund
Davis Mountain Federation
Matthew
Fort Stockton
Alpine Marfa
Ft. Davis
Anja Wilson
Alpine
Fisher
Cisco
Davis Mountain
J. A. Fields
Brad Fields
Davis Mount
Library Committee
Mt Marfa
Marathon
Alpine S
Aub
Alpine Study Club
Club Women of Alpine
Anna Keener
Holland Hate
Keenor
Alem
George Barnes
Trent
Ft. Stockton
Anja Wilton
P. Brown
R. Sutton
le Sproul
Dallas
Mra A. Bree
Young Indies
Oil Deepens as Lime Formation Shows Em at Alpine
Report from the Jim P. Wilson ranch south of Alpine notes drilling to 1775 feet with lime formation showing oil while nearby Wilcom No 1 well at 1740 feet also indicates oil. Green Valley Oil Corp suspects depth estimate errors and expects oil at the present site. observers from several major companies monitor progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim P. Wilson
Alpine
Wilc Vom
Jim P
R. Lang
Sp. m
Green Valley
J. W. Brenner
Arco Development Company
Pitts
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West Texas C
As & Cosen
Jim Nail
Paisano
Kokernot
Alpine Rotary Club
Bruce Moorelock
Fort Worth
Texas Education Commission
May 7Th Ltd
Superbus
See
Ma- Héme
Fort
God
Jesus Our
Lord
BP. Davis
D. M. Federation
Vock
Bul Row
Morelock
Weat Terfs
Mont la Stadents
West Texan
Kermit Allen
Wesley Townsend
Dus Fan Scott
Graven
Bors
Bach
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