Revival at First Christian Church Draws Crowds in Marfa
The Bible Revival led by Rev Gus from Pecos and Rev Ramage drew packed houses at the First Christian Church this week. Memorial Day activities in Alpine and Marfa cancel morning and evening services due to college graduation exercises. Also, Fort D Russell post homeowners protest plan to dissolve army groups and demand a War Department reconsideration to protect the Big Bend frontier from raids. Alpine Legion expresses concern over border policing and requests a full investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Gus
Pecos
Ramage
Alpine
Marfa
L. W. Bridges
Tay
Christian Church
Fort Stockton
Collectoral Club
Secretary of War
Alpine Legionnaires
Big Bend
America
Mexico
Summer classes to aid Alpine primary pupils reform
Alpine superintendent D M Major and Sul Ross president H W Morelock announce summer classes for weak primary grade pupils from eight to twelve. Second and fourth grades to be taught, with option for first six weeks in algebra English and history. No tuition charged for primary courses, higher grade subjects carry ten dollar fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Cnuiaren
D. M. Major
Alpine
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross
Major
Alpine Golf Team to Play Pecos in March on Sunday
Alpine golfing team of about ten top local players will face Pecos men this Sunday in Pecos. Named travelers include Temple Pouncey, Jimmie Keefer, Rufus Clay, Thomas Skevington, Harry Watson, George Baines, W H Terry, Joe Burgess, and others. Fort Stockton notes a prior win margin over Alpine with most locals leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Temple Pouncey
Jimmie Keefer
Rufus Clay
Thomas Skevington
Harry Watson
George Baines
W H. Terry
Joe Burgess
Mexicans Down Coloreds Again
Alpine fans clash with supporters as Alpine attempts to match Marfa in a local game. The crowd notes Marta's team fears the home court, while reactions from Siates and other regions echo the tension surrounding the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lateran
Wien
Salle Lays
Doedas
Fae Bon
Saattonioa Tees
Uae
Alpine
Marfa
Marta
Italo Benedetti Leads Alpine Italian Band Forty Years
Italo Benedetti, Alpine's Italian band leader and longtime musician, began training at age ten and has spent forty years in music. Born in Lucca, Italy, he played as soloist in a royal Guards band, directed the Vaticas Band under Pope Pius X, then moved to America to work in theatres and bands before joining Alpine last year to form a first-class local ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talo Benedetti
Bagooletti
Lucca
Tuscami
Italy
Royal Grenadier Guards
Vaticas
16 Pisces
Pope Pius X
America
Alpine
United States
Benedett
Seek Federal Hatchery Near Alpine Contention and Costs
A search for a federal fish hatchery site near Alpine is pending as officials review clay soil and a 500 gallon per minute water supply. The plan foresees 35000 dollars in initial building funds and 10000 dollars annually for improvements and maintenance, with the site desired within 20 miles of Alpine to propagate crappie and bass fish. A. F. Robinson of the chamber of commerce notes the location is still undetermined.
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Federal fish _hatcher
Big Be
Grater
Alpine
Tatehory
A. F. Robinson Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross Exercises Tomorrow Held At Library Building
Hunter editor of the El Paso Times presents the address to 8 students, awarding 32 degrees and diplomas enabling holders to teach in Texas public schools. Baccalaureate sermon given by Rev D J Murray, First Presbyterian pastor, in the Library Building auditorium. President and Mrs Morelock hosted seniors and certificate candidates. ex-students and graduates gathered for a luncheon at the Holland Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Hunter
The
EL Paso Times
Texas
Mary Fortner
Marfa
Loyie
Ann Hicks
Midland
Roy May
Alpine
Marcella Pennington
Audrey Sorge
Noxville
Vida Mar Coulson
Mary Cornelison Reagan
Calvin
Memorial Day observances in Alpine include services
Memorial Day programs in Alpine will begin with grave decorations at Elm Grove Cemetery for veterans of World War I, Spanish American War, and Civil War. Local businesses will close from nine to eleven. A parade forms at the courthouse at nine, led to the Big Bend Service Station for ceremonies with music, speakers, colors, and a firing squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Elm Grove Cemetery
United States
Women's Clubs
American Legion
Boy Scouts
The
Rainbow
DeMolays
Girl Scouts
Big Bend
Central Power and Light Expands Ice Plant
Central Power and Light plans spending about 4000 on an ice vault service platform and upgraded ice machinery to serve Ice customers better this summer. About 12 workers started Monday on the project, aiming to finish in thirty days to meet summer needs with cork inlaid walls for insulation and extra storage room for apples next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Power and Light Company
Don Littleton
Monlay
Ast
Alpine DeMolays Install And Elect Officers Tuesday Night
Alpine DeMolays held their election and installation of officers Tuesday night. Wylie Hudman was chosen master councilor for the next term of three months, replacing Larrie Miller. Truett Johnson and Joel Wright were elected senior and junior councilors, replacing Eldon McGonagill, with appointive officers also installed. The chapter has grown to 45 members under adviser Louis Starns.
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C. A. Gilley
Louis Starns
Southern Pacific
de Molays
John Weyerts
Gene Gilbert
Gene Hil
Wilbur Montgomery
Turney Fletcher
Vaughn Frazer
Marshall
Frere Chapter
Wylie Hudman
Larrie Miller
Young Men
Truett Johnson
Joel Wright
Eldon McGonagill
Cere
City Offices To Move This Week
City offices will relocate this week to newly assigned quarters in the Hord build. The administration notes the move will place candidates for deacon roles and other church members in a more central location, continuing a 1926 initiative that began with a small group and has grown with Alpine’s growing organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick Behrens
Bill Hudson
Turney Fletcher
Babcock
Ste
Weyerts
Sentinel
Hord
Dr. Boys of
Alpine
al Jeter
MH Paso
U S 67 Meet Last Week Plans Motorcade Toward Chihuahua
From Stephenville comes word that U S Highway 67 supporters met to push the route through to Chihuahua City Mexico. Delegates from nearly every town on the Dallas to Presidio corridor attended with bonds pitched for paving. About 200 men were present as Clay Holland was elected a vice president and plans formed for a motorcade in June.
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Stephenville
A. F. Robinson
Teratary Chamber Clai
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Texas
Dallas
Sidio
Clay Holland
Tiewmece
Grgalbes
Women Lead Alpine Chamber Monday Program on Welcoming Strangers
Alpine and Brewster County Chamber of Commerce women directed by Mrs Wells McIntyre presented a six-talk program themed Making Alpine's Strangers Welcome. Attendees praised the plan to transform Alpine into a welcoming city, with member J B Wright outlining three implementation ideas.
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Alpine
James Naa Eharge
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Hhas
Wells McIntyre
Texas
J.B. Wright
Hovey Girl Dies Here Yesterday
Fimma Lucile Snaetter, 12, of Hovey, died yesterday at the local hospital after a months long illness. She had been in hospital for several operations and was brought home briefly before a final procedure. A loose blood clot caused her death. services to be held this afternoon at the local cemetery with Rev. L. W. Bridges officiating.
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Fimma Lucile Snaetter
Irl
Hovey
L. W. Bridges
Tn Hospital
Mrs. Williams Dies After Fall in Waco Home
Mrs. Alex Williams of Waco and Alpine died last Thursday after a fall at her daughter’s home in Waco. The shock from the broken arm and other injuries caused her death within minutes. she was over 68, born March 1863, and left six children, two of whom live in Alpine. Funeral services were led by the Baptist church in Plantersville where she was buried.
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Alex Williams
Waco
Bin
W. H. Williams
Alpine
Ing
Plantersville
Navasota
Baptist Church
Williams
Sul Ross Announces Higher Graduate Courses For 1931 Summer
Sul Ross will offer graduate courses in Biology Education History English and Spanish for the 1931 summer session. A minimum of three summers residence is required for the degree with two courses totaling eighteen term hours obtainable during the twelve week session.
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Sul Ross
Southern Pacific Laying New Rails East of Sanderson
Del Rio notes Southern Pacific is laying new steel east of Sanderson and removing old rails. Nineteen flatcars of new steel moved from Del Rio yards and distributed along the route. Work will extend into San Antonio with bridge work and ditching to prepare for heavier trains and locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Sanderson
del Rio Extra
del Rio
San Antonio
San An Ronio
Prepa
M Murry Wins Heat Job In Val Verde Remodel
Contracts totaling 19 24 were awarded last week for remodeling and general construction at the Val Verde courthouse and salt works. Alpine Plumbing Company of Alpine was low bidder for the heating job at 1 445 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’murry
Val Verde
Val Verde Cou House
Salt
Plimbing Company
Alpine
Sixth Golf Meet Here Next Week
The sixth Alpine golf tournament draws large entrant lists from EL Pa Pecos Midland Del Rio and oil towns. Play starts Friday June 6 with matches daily through Sunday final between two survivors. Prizes include a watch first place, a Gladstone bag for runner up, a medal for low score in the first flight, and other awards.
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Alpine
Cording
Jimmie Keefer
EL Pa
Pecos
Midland
del Rio
Marfa
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
Firat
Carroll On Card At Marfa Wrestling Show
Sul Ross heavyweight Paul Carroll faces Fort D. A. L. Burns in a three fall main event at the Marfa club. Otis Cannon scored impressively in his Marfa debut and is matched with Burns, a veteran of seven years, as Burns aims to upset the odds. The bout lineup promises a vigorous, skillful display from both sides, with Carroll seeking the win to bolster the card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Marfa
Paul Carroll
Ainst Kid Burns
Fort D
AL Russell
Otis Cannon
Will York
Carroll
Alpine Scouts Leave For Trip To New Mexico Camp
Alpine Scouts under Maurice Dowsey plan a week long trip to Camp Alpine near Ruido sa New Mexico about 147 miles north of El Paso. He and a group from Texas and New Mexico will cook, camp, and learn scout craft from local teachers.Participants include Ira Bowles Delbert Bowles Al Murray Merritt Hopson Robert Shapleigh Richard Lewis Norman Beard James Cotter James Parker from troop 48 and Sherman Newsom Milton Stetton from troop 41.
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Maurice Dowsey
New Mexico
Ruidosa
Texas
el Paso
Dostey
Ira
Delbert Bowles
Alvt Murray
Merritt Hopson
Robert Shapleigh
Richard Lewis
Norman Beard
James Cotter
James Parker
Sherman Newsom
Milton Stetton
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Buck
Gus Ramage
S. A
Maten
Italo Benedetti
Hunter
Alpine DeMolays
U.S
S. R
Cannon
Wilburn
Mar
Burns
Routo
Francis Pears
London
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