Alpine Building Boom Maintains Even Pace Across Town
Alpine construction continues at a steady pace with new library at Sul Ross College and multiple projects including a lodge at Koker, Fuller building on Sixth Street, two new storefronts on East Holland, a Camp West Side residence, a rock and brick cottage, a West Avenue A two story apartment, and several remodeling jobs totaling around $4500 to $5000. Local lumber firms note no boom but ongoing growth and stable activity.
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Alpine
Sul Ross College
Kokercost
Fuller
Sixth Street
W. H. Funk
East Holland Avenue
Geo. H. Walk
Ford Corkran
Coleman
Camp West Side
Wall
West Avenue A
Eighth Street
College Hill
Charlie Bond
Susan F. Pierce
North Second Street
Paul Propat
Presidio
New Mexi
All Stars Head to Pecos for Sunday Game
Coach Graves announced the All-Stars travel to Pecos Sunday for a game with a strong Pecos team. The All-Stars are in good shape and aim for a win as Pecos also fields a club. A three game series follows with the Del Rio club in Del Rio next weekend.
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Graves
All-Stars
Pecos
del Rio
Rotary Club Straw Vote On Prohibition Policy
The Alps Rotary Club conducted a straw vote on the 18th amendment at its meeting yesterday. About 80 votes were counted before two were mutilated by jokers, reflecting members’ opinions on prohibition.
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Path- Minder
Scripps-Howard
Alps Rotary Club
Brewster County Census Figures Reported by Official
Census data released by district supervisor W. H. Case show distinct precinct populations. Precinct 4 south of Marathon to the river has 269 people and 43 farms while Marathon town lists 756 residents. Precinct 2 below Alpine totals 1523 people with 72 farms. precinct 3 covers much of the county with 1920 residents noted.
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Brewster County
W. H. Case
el Paso
Justicce of the Peace
Marathon
Justice Precinct
Justice of the Peace
Alpine
Bus Line Applications Denied by State Railroad Board
The State Railroad Commission denied a bid to operate a Alpine to Del Rio bus line via Dryden Langtry and Sanderson. The board approved changing route for a Pecos to Fort Stockton bus, while several applications including Alpine to Del Rio via Langtry Dryden and Sanderson were dismissed. Additional permits issued covered Fort Stockton McCamey routes and Fort Stockton to McCamey via Girvin, plus Marfa to Presidio motor truck service.
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Alpine
del Rio
Dryden
Langtry
Sanderson Ich
State Railroad Commission
Austin
RC. Bowen
Pecos
Fort Stockton
W. R. Yarbrough
Kent
Wrankin
Balmorhea
Girvin
McCamey
Yarbrough
Sanderson
Williams
van Horn
Marfa
Big Bend
Board of Control Members Inspect Sul Ross College
Hon R B Walthall and Hon J B Hall of the State Board of Control budgeting committee visited Sul Ross College to study its needs and park site at Kokernot Springs. They toured college property and heard concerns as the board prepares recommendations for a large appropriation. Hall noted proposed requests totaling about 68 million with about 20 million to be cut due to state revenue about 48 million, adding the board aims to protect any single institution from material harm.
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R. B. Walthall
J. B. Hall
State Board of Control
Sul Ross College
Kokeraot Springs
Hall
Morelock
Rotary
Regular Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Next Monday
The regular luncheon meeting of the chamber of commerce is set for next Monday noon at the Holland hotel at 12:80 sharp. It will be an open meeting with important matters to discuss and new members are especially invited to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Mra
le B. Starms
Musi
Doe
Parker
Commie
Polkiltoon
Marine Graven
Ravenhich
Grament Nomex Sud
Aatt
Memorial Day plans and census notes spark Alpine meeting
Memorial Day program details were discussed at a city meeting with plans for graves and monuments. Alpine’s population count was updated after additional names were added from the Mexican section and a Chamber of Commerce push.
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Alinety
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
U. P
County Commissioners Act as Board of Equalization
The board of county commissioners met in regular session and is acting as the board of equalization after handling routine business. The group has substantial work remaining before adjournment and all members are in attendance at the courthouse yesterday afternoon.
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Board of Equalization
Board of County Commisioners
Court House
Speeders warned as Alpine police crack down
COP WARNS There will be no more monkey business in this Alpine sped tion. Justice Paes: day after he and the mayor had set their heads together and decided that this thing has to stop. The chief says speeders will be turned in and cooperation from the public is urged.
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Justice Paes
Moonthie
Corr
Corportion Court
Ai Griver
First Summer Student Cottage Construction Under Way
A Pine County project to build a summer student cottage progresses at Kokernot Spring Park. Local workers and residents are contributing to the effort as the cottage begins soon, with completion anticipated in the near term.
Students Submit Buy At Home Essays For Alpine Contest
Pupils from grammar and high schools submit essays on Why I Should Patronize the Home Business Institutions of Alpine for the Beta Merchants association. Judges will announce first second and third place within days, with authors anonymous to ensure impartial judging and contact details urged if contestants plan to vacation soon.
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Beta Merchants Association of
Alpine
Ann
Chamber of Commerce
Engineer's Report Highlights Water System Improvements
The report notes furnishment of clean water with a chlorinating plant at pump stations and a table of monthly water consumption from 1926 to present. Revenue for water and sewer rose significantly from 1927 to 1929 30, while pumping costs dropped from 28 cents to about 12.36 cents per 1000 gallons. The February saving could reach roughly 1307 dollars with an annual potential of about 18000 dollars.
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Th Water Department
Sanitary Sewer Department
Water Department
Sewer Department
Alpine
Berkeley Moves Old Building on Holland Avenue
The sheet-iron building owned by Senator BF Berkeley near Holland Avenue and Fifth Street was moved to Berkely’s lot off Holland Avenue near the warehouse. Officials say no immediate plans to construct, and the decision to raze instead of move was made after the relocation was completed.
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Berkeley
Holland Avenue
Senator BF. Berkeley
Holland Ave
Fifth Street
Border Service
Senator Berkeley
Dutt
Hove
School Pageant Delights Large Audience
The High School Choral club presented a pageant Monday evening marking the close of the term. The production traced the history of music from creation to today and earned favorable comment from attendees. A large group of junior high students participated, with most senior classes set to graduate later this month.
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Tien
Misa the Rives
Hools
Aub-College
Sul How
Finish Excavation On Basement Of New Fuller Building
San Antonio architect Roy K Hamberlin inspected the completed basement excavation for the Fuller building this week. He described the structure as a modern, fireproof design with steam heating and upper office spaces, noting gray brick and white stone trim. Hayes Coffee Shop will occupy the basement, aiming for a premier Western locale.
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Fuller
Roy K. Hamberlin
San Antonio
Hayes Coffee Shop
Hamberlin
Freeze and Frost Hit Highlands in Freak Weather
Fort Davis reports show frost in low spots twice that week with tender fruit nipped. Orchards and ranches, including M F Higgins and J C Fisher, note light frost and about an inch of ice on mountain ranches. Strong winds later in the week hindered roundup work, unmatched by May gales in years.
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Fort Davis
M. F. Higgins
Orchardiat
J. C. Fisher
Alpine to vote on $121,000 bond issue for past year paving
Alpine residents will decide June 14 on a $121,000 bonds issue to retire warrants and fund about ten miles of paving with curbs and drainage. The plan, backed by City Engineer H G Olmsted, compares favorably with Texas costs, and the city aims to complete drainage, a bridge project, and a pumphouse upgrade within forty years.
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Alpine
H. G. Olmsted
Texas
Olmsted
Elty
State Highey Department
City Waterworks Department
Ormerly
Home Grown Products Display Attracts Attention
A Brewster county chamber window features home grown goods including county marble honey and Hereford rabbits raised by Will Cotter. The display drew notable interest early in the week with 13 rabbits sharing the same mother and bred by Cotter, organized under the county chain of commerce.
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Chamber of Merce
Brewster County
Will Cotter
Forest Robinson
Commerce
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