Sesqui Exposition Opens in Philadelphia As Global Attendance Grows
Opening ceremonies Monday May 31 mark the Sesqui Centennal International Exposition in Philadelphia. dignitaries from Britain France Japan and 28 other nations join 260 000 visitors for a day including stadium events lunch auditorium tours and an inaugural night ball. Ford auto service policy and dealer improvements are noted for travelers.
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Philadelphia
Kent Presidge
Great Britain
France
Japan
Amone
Los Angeles
Coolidge
Mneaag
W. Freeland Kendrick
Kellogg
Secre
Tary Hoover
Ford
Ford Service Improves Towns for Tourists
Ford Motor Company urges car owners to have vehicles thoroughly inspected by their Ford dealer before long trips. The advice aims to prevent breakdowns and ensure travelers begin journeys with a car fully prepared, even if no issues are apparent.
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Sara
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Noted Novelist Frank B Elser Traced to Cisco Family
Texas Pythian News Nuggets notes Max Elser of Cisco a leading West Texas oil figure is father to nk B Elser whose son Frank B Elser publishes The Keen Desire a praised New York novel. The Times reviewer lauds the first novel and the Elser lineage includes Max Jr owner of Metropolitan Newspaper Service in New York.
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Max Elser
Cisco
Tral West Texas
Nk B. Elser
Texas Pythian News
Frank
New York
Mon and Liveright
New York Times
Frank B. Elser
Texax
Elser
Max Jr
Metropolitan
Mexican School Holds Commencement in Alpine
The Alpine Mexican school celebrated its commencement last Friday at the achop building in south Alpine. John and Wille Uranga received seventh grade certificates presented by Superintendent 8. M. Melton. G. W. Baines led remarks as a large crowd attended the exercises with a play and several recitations. Principal Mia. Berta Ferris and teachers Miss Merrill Pounney and Ward Weakley earned praise for the term’s work.
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South Alpine
John
Wille Uranga
Track Records Said to be Wrong in Alpine District
Thomas Bowles argues in Skyline that only select marks from Alpine District history deserve recognition. He cites pole vault 10 feet 4 inches by Marta Church, jumps over 20 feet by multiple athletes, century runs near 10.0 seconds, and hurdling times around 15 seconds, noting many records from 1916 to 1926 across Ft Stockton, Marfa, Alpine, Sanderson, Barstow, and Valentine with district expansion to El Paso County by 1926.
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Thomas Bowles
Alpine
Church of Marta
Tipit
Martin
Ft. Stockton
Barnett
Ft. Davis
Turner
Sanderson
Yoost
Ted Ax
Jacobs
Groves
Perial
Livingston
Mart
Marfa
Yates
Demally
Martin Tok
Austin
Martin Alo
Placin
Vernor
Ft . Paris
Dyer
Barstow
Stevenson
Bakers
Pruett
Marta
Weakley
Tee Smith
Prnett
el Paso
Pecos
Alpine Champions of Mile Relay and District Meet
Alpine boasted the champion mile relay team led by Weakley Yates and Kring. The squad set strong times, with Allen of Alpine and Knight of Marfa noted as top long sprint talents. The district Interscholastic Meet began in 1916 in Alpine, with Fort Stockton and Marfa as rivals, culminating in a tight 1923 meet where Marfa edged Alpine by one point.
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Weakley
Yates
Kring
Henderson
West Texas
Allen
Alpine
Knight
Marfa
Interschool Teague Meet Girls Track Debut Slows
In the early days of the Interscholastic Teague Meet girls were slowed to participate in track events. Their activities included basketball throw for distance and baseball throw for accuracy.
Fire at High School Lab Due to Phosphorus Exposure
Early Sunday a fire alarm summoned the fire department to the city period building where an explosion occurred in the school laboratory. Exposure to air sparked the blaze from phosphorus. the fire was found about one o'clock and extinguished before the apparatus arrived with minimal damage as the flames were smothered.
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Fir Department
City Period
Alpine Trans Perm Promotes Student Move Services
Sul Ross students receive a brisk notice offering moving aid and free service with a smile. The ad promises help with hauling trunks and untying items, inviting calls to phone 168 for trims and assistance during the term start.
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SUL Ross
Paisano Baptist Assembly Dates Set for July End of Summer
The Paisano Baptist Assembly announces the fifth annual encampment to be held from July 22 to August 7. Programs are released detailing rates and other arrangements for attendees. The event is presented as a period of religious gathering and community activities.
Paisano Camp in Davis Mountains Draws High Interest
Paisano in Brewster County eleven miles west of Alpine on the Alpine to El Paso main highway is praised as one of the most beautiful spots in the Davis Mountains. Organizers predict the largest attendance yet for the encampment this year.
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Paisano
Brewster County
Alpine
Hi Paso
Davis Mountains
Pecan Industry Grows in Texas Highland Counties
Interest in pecans expands across the Texas Highland area with demonstrations in Alpine Jett Davis Brewster and Presidio counties. County Agent Miller reports thriving trees where water is ample and notes ranchers ordering pecan trees along running streams. Leading county Jef D Davis sees rapid growth as orchardists like Uncle Charles Bird and A J Tipit report reliable bearing and long-term crops.
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Texas Highland
R. $. Miller
Alpine
Jett Davis County
Brewster
Presidio
Me. Miller
Highland
Jef
Davis County
C. HL
Charles Bird
Rockway
Fort Davis
A. J. Tippit
Milter
Judge Weatherby
Mennett McCutcheon
Willis McCutcheon
Joe, Kingston
C.H. Bird
A. J. Tipitt
W. Holt
Williams
Polk Hinson
M. Daugherty
Mrs. Childress
Mead Wilson
Buck Pool
C. A. Knight
Presidio County
Tom Crosson
Rowdy Love
J. H. Fortner
Jake Baldwin
Texas
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Cooning
Eleanih
Sherman
Goodyear
Ciscorn
Ft Stockton
Ft.Stockton
Fleld
FOP
Paisiano Baptist Assembly
Hudson’s Bakery
Alpine Motor Co
Thain’s Orchestra
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