State to bid on eight miles of U S 90 bypass to Presidio line
State Highway department announces bids for grading and drainage structures on eight miles of road from the Presidio county line to Alpine along state highway No 3 U 899. Bids will be opened in Austin on June 18 after right of way and rerouting agreements were secured. County and city officials say deeds signatures remain to complete the transaction.
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State Highway Department
Presidio County
Alpine
Austin
Highway Department
Fort Russell Abandonment Move Sparks Taxpayer Debate
Fort Russell is slated for abandonment with soldiers moved to Camp Knox on January first, per General Moseley letter to the House speaker. Critics say the War Department acts without Congress and jeopardizes border protection, citing the post’s $1 million-plus legacy and the swift, temporary cantonment plan.
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Moseley
House of Representatives
Fort Russell
Campnox
Congress
War Department
Knok
Improved mail service urged by Alpine chamber of commerce
A movement by the Alpine chamber seeks better mail service after the discontinuation of a Southern Pacific train. Towns on the line now receive only one mail daily each way, affecting Alpine and Maria Gough who rely on the bus line to connect with the T P at Pe. An urgent request was sent to the San Antonio and El Paso superintendent for early action to restore service, with other towns invited to cooperate.
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Th c
Alpine
Fone
Southern Pacific
Maria Gough
San Antonio
el Paso
Rainy Weather Drifts Across Big Bend Area
Good local rains persisted across a large portion of the Big Bend country with reports of heavy downpours in some races. Alpine valley received a 20 to 30 minute rain Sunday. gauges showed .44 inches, and .77 inches Monday afternoon nearby. A heavy rain hit Tuesday night southeast and east of Alpine toward Marathon, with the extent north and south not reported. Marathon area near Longfellow also saw heavy rains this week. Sul Ross faculty member addresses Marfa seniors.
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Big Bend
Alpine
P. G. Walker
Anneh
Auda
Marathon
Longfellow
Jackson Funeral Is Held Friday
Funeral services for Ford Jackson who died after a bronchial pneumonia attack in San Antonio were held at the Christian church with Rev L W Bridges officiating. Born in Alpine November 6 188 ord he spent years in Alpine area and worked with his father Harmon in ranching near Alpine. Survived by his wife Jeanne Brannon daughter Carolyn Stearne and parents J D Jackson and Mrs Jackson of El Paso. Pallbearers included Anja Wilson John Young and Jim Wilson. honorary pallbearers listed later.
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Ford Jackson
San Antonio
The
Christian Church
Dock
L. W. Bridges
Jackson
Mera J.D. Jackson
J. B Oasner
el Paso
Alpine
Ord
Hi Paso
Anja Wilson
Joan McGaughy
Jim Wilson
Ford
Bus Line To Start Service Between Del Rio And Van Horn
W R Painter of Scenic Border Motor Coaches announced a new daily bus service between Del Rio and Van Horn starting June 1. One round trip each day will connect with Greyhound at Van Horn, with eastbound buses carrying El Paso papers and westbound carrying San Antonio papers. A mail contract may follow if railroad service does not improve.
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van Horn
del Rio
San Antonio
el Paso
Degrees to be awarded at Sul Ross commencement
Fifteen degrees will be awarded at Sul Ross College commencement next Thursday evening. Four B. A. and eleven B. S. degrees will be presented along with various certificates. Dr. Ambrose H. Smrile of New York University will deliver the address. Baccalaureate services are Sunday at 11 a.m. in the college auditorium. Rev. Le W. Bridges will preach. The public is invited. President Morelock will present degrees and certificates to candidates, including several Alpine residents.
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Sul Ross College
Ambrose H. Smnrle
New York University
le W. Bridges
Pirst Christian Church
Morelock
Alpine
Margaret Ann Eliott Durham
Aileen Carter
Lettha Chaffin
Ralph Peters
Dorothy Bryson
St. Clair
Ida Mae Weyerts
Lola Bess McCollum
Jarolyn van Orman
Frank Nevans
Rota
Marcus Condally
Mena
Ark
Gilbert Mize
Rotan
Catherine Chapman
Ozona
Marcus File
Christoval
Cleo Tarter
Fluvanna
Robert ‘ K. Williams
Ruth Woodson
Poteau
Okda
Elvis Eiking
Ballinser
York Willem
Brackeitville
Martha Hans
Augusta
Kansas
Gallle Freeman Adams
Sanderson
Beulah Mae Bynum
Ster- Viihgotty
Elizabeth Alls
Unulen
Uarea Sain
Atullen
Toot
Pecos
Kelly Bowden
Ballinger
Hasel Bruxton
Eldorado
Lupe Carrasco
Marfa
Arbeth Clark
Post
Jane Hiridge
Uvalde
Jewell Faye Hil
Sylvester
Viola May
Valera
Min Lo Mae Riser
McCamey
Birdie
Lee Robertson
Loraine
Chartine Tarter
Plavanne
Julia Angelina
Alpine School Closes Term With Diplomas Awarded
The Alpine schools closed a successful term with 35 students receiving diplomas at the college auditorium during the high school commencement. Baccalaureate services were held Sunday morning in the Junior High auditorium with Rev. J T Redman of the Methodist church delivering the sermon. The Madero Ward school held its closing exercises Monday afternoon with songs readings dances and awards. Angelita Ramirez and Elisa Ribera won top prizes for highest grades. A tie for second prize went to Sevorio Martinez.
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J.T. Redman
Methodist Church
Madero Ward
Louis Uranga
John Sotelo
Jose Lopes
Hans
Gretel
Dunkirk
Reading
Uel Alvarado
Rockies
Maria Busta
Hermenia Arriola
Felix McGaughy
Angelita Ramires
Elisa Ribera
Sevorio Martinez
Santa Fe Replaces Steam Locomotives with Motor Car
The Santa Fe replaces steam locomotives on Nos 94 and 95 between San Angelo and Sweetwater with an 80 foot motor car. The San Angelo Am arillo Pullman and a through express car are discontinued. The motor car, 500 horsepower, carries 80 foot passenger space, a 50 foot baggage and express compartment, and a 15 foot mail area. No schedule changes. Motorization aims for about 25 percent operating savings and reduced track maintenance on the Sweetwater to Alpine route.
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Santa Fe
San Angelo
Sweetwater
Summer housing shortage urged in Alpine chamber meeting
The Alpine chamber of commerce discussed summer housing. A shortage of accommodations for students and other visitors was noted and Alpine residents were urged to list available rooms or houses with college officials or the chamber of commerce immediately to ensure adequate lodging.
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Chamber of Commerce
College
Alpine Man Named National Delegate
Marty V. Fisher of Brewster County was elected as one of 44 Texas delegates to the national Democratic convention in Chicago after serving as the official delegate to the state convention in Houston. Fisher returned from the convention last night.
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Marty V. Fiaher
Brewster County
Houston
Texas
Chicago
Fisher
V E Miller Dies Sunday In Alpine
Virgil B Miller died at his home on North Fifth Street Sunday after four weeks of illness. Born August 28 1886 in Harrisburg Illinois he served in WWI and studied at the University of Oklahoma before marrying Lulu Long in Paso Robles. Survived by wife a daughter Charlotte Jeanne and siblings. funeral at 10 20 A M Monday with Rev Redmon and Rev Murray officiating. interment Elm Grove cemetery.
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Virgil B Miller
North
Pifth
Miller
Harrisburg
University of Oklahoma
Paso
Lala Long
Mra Miller
San Angelo
Ife
Alpine
Charlotte Jeanne G
Wilson K
Inlinois
H. Gali
Norman
Oklahoma
Sula Miler
Agnew
Glock
J.T. Red ‘Mon
David J. Murray
Elm Grove Cemetery
D. M. Major
J. M. Everheart
J. Roy Spence
T. F. Skevington
R.A. Whiteside
T. A. Beard
P. V. Cartwright
John Lamb
A. M. Turney
H. Storey
Murphy Johnson
Alleged Swindler Identified Near Alpine Held in Douglas
W B Adams is tentatively identified as the man who allegedly tried to swindle J D Jackson of Alpine in a land deal. He is jailed in Douglas, Ariz, with advices from San Angelo. He reportedly gave $80 checks on First National Bank of San Angelo to Eldorado and Alpine residents, and wrote two or three checks here that were dishonored with no sufficient funds. A separate note mentions a divorce petition alleging cruelty by Theress Ser to her husband after seven years of marriage.
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W. B. Adams
J. D. Jackson
Alpine
Douglas
Arizona
San Angelo
First National Bank of
Bank
Gasoline thief flees as lantern starts pump blaze
A thief attempting to steal gasoline from the Southern Pacific tool room west of the section house lit a lantern to see, the fluid ignited, and a blaze began. The culprit broke a door lock to gain entry. firefighters extinguished the flames with minor damage.
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Southern Pacific Tool Room
Memorial Day Program Arranged in Alpine
Memorial Day activities were announced for Alpine with a 9 45 am courthouse assembly, procession to Elm Grove Cemetery, and an 10 am service led by master of ceremonies Evan J Wood. Daisy Mac Fulcher chairs the committee, Rev Le W Betas ts and Rev David J Murray provide readings. grave decoration, flags, and flower donations are planned, with stores closing Sunday and Monday and food stores urged to serve Saturday shoppers.
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Alpine
Elm Grove
Evan J. Wood
Afiss Daisy Mac Fulcher
le W. Betasts
David J. Murray
Chas
Livingston
J. G. Lorenzen
de Blessguard
Cecil Duncan
Morris Meofsky
Arch Allen Graves
U. 53
Miss Pulcher
Retail Merchants Association
Big Block Test Planned at McIntyre Ranch in West Texas
Oil men led by C M Dad Joiner and Chas P Link plan a deep wildcat test eight miles south of Alpine Texas after completing a rig move from Nevill. The 53 000 acre block in section 31 nearby could yield one of West Texas largest tests with potential for multiple wells and a second 35 000 acre block under prep in the same area.
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McIntyre Ranch
Alpine
C. M
Dad) Joiner
Ardmore
Oklahoma
East Texas
Chas. P. Link
Fort Worth
Nevill Ranch
Elven
W. J. Mitchell
Texas
Morelock Speaks To Hi School Graduates
Final preparations for the opening of Sul Ross State Teachers College summer session are complete with the term starting June 6. Morelock, college president, urges housing and instructor coverage as attendance is expected to rise. many inquiries have been received and reservations made for student housing in dormitories and cottages.
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Sul Ross State Teachers College
JH. W. Morelock
SUL College
Rome
Cole
Crane High
Ira
del Rio
Corpus Ctarati
Orchestra from Madera Springs Promotes Davia Mountain Resort
An orchestra from Madera Springs north of Fort Davis played on the street and presented a program at the chamber of commerce luncheon to advertise the opening of the Davia Mountain resort.
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Madera Springs
Fort Davis
Davia
Chamber of Commerse Huncheon
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Presidio Line
Russell
Thomason
Chamber
SUL Ross
Norman A. Spencer
Marfa High School
V.E. Miller
Sony. “Am Sri
Edna H. Lea
Joiner
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