Big Bend Exhibit Shines At City Event With White House Support
Alpine residents praise the Big Bend exhibit at the city event. The White House loaned space and decorated windows, boosting visibility for farm products fruit minerals and honey from local producers. Sul Ross displayed a miniature building and campus drawing while Cin nabar ore from Chisos mines drew attention. Other towns Marfa Fort Davis Presidio and Marathon participated.
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Big Bend
White House
A. F. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Robinson
el Paso
Jordan
Alpine
J. F. Miles
Sunny Glenn
Marathon Honey Co
D. C. Bourland
Marathon
Sul Ross
Chisos
Brewster County
United States
Marfa
Fort Davis
Presidio
Roxy Quartet Scheduled at Sul Ross in Alpine
The famous Roxy Male Quartet known from WJZ broadcasts comes to Sul Ross auditorium in Alpine for a concert. Members John Young, Carl Yge, George Beardo, and Frederic Thomas headline a show once heard on radio and seen at the Roxy Theatre in New York.
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Roxy
L. Rothafel
WJZ
Sul Ross Auditorium
Alpine
New York
Sis
John Young
Carll "Yge
George Beardot
Frederic Thomas
In ‘Desrag Loge
Plsabe
Marital Trends in Brewster County Revealed
The 1928 figures from the U S Department of Commerce show Brewster County granted only two divorces last year, down from nine the prior year, as 72 marriages occurred. The 1927 marriages were 78, six above the state total of divorces.
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Brewster County
U. S. Department of Commerce
Big Livestock Shipment Moves Steers to Uvalde Ranches
W. J. McIntyre and Sons shipped twenty five cars of steers to Mundine and Uvalde ranches after purchasing them for November first delivery. About 45 more cars are expected to Uvalde, with a second shipment due around the fifth of the month.
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W. J. McIntyre and Sons
Mundine
Devery
Fire alarms blast through town over several days
Fire crews answered three alarms in a few days. A Tuesday 5 p.m. blaze at the old Lackey place on Sixth Street caused little damage with origin unknown. Earlier Sunday two alarms reported, one at F. S. Matthews residence on North Fourth Street due to a stove fire and one at a West Alpine residence. damages were slight and conditions controlled.
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Lackey Place
Sixth Mreet
F. S. Matthews
North Fourth Street
West Alpine
Rotary pep rally fires Sul Ross Lobos for Mines game
Sul Ross football players pledged full effort against the School of Mines as Alpine Rotary Club members hosted a luncheon. Rotarians and Lobos speakers urged rally enthusiasm, with cap tain Charlie Dyer and others appealing for strong play and local backing for the next day’s contest.
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Sul Ross
School
of Mines
Rotarians
John Perkins
A. F. Robinson
Clay Holland
H. G. Watson
M. L. ‘Hopson
Shirley Scales
Charlie Dyer
Buddy Withers
Red Allen Sj | Lobos
Lobo Miner Go Week Big Event Preview
Preview of tomorrow's football clash on Jockson Field between Lobo and Miner clubs as the two teams vie for season dominance. The Lobos aim to rebound after key wins and close scrutiny falls on Graves' squad amid reports of hidden practice and expected full strength for the showdown.
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Alvine
Jockson Field
Rose’ State
School of Inns
Ravens
Alpine Bucks Edge Sanderson In 13 7 Victory
The Alpine Bucks defeated Sanderson 13 to 7 in a hard fought game. Alpine opened its air attack late, driving to Sanderson’s five yard line and forcing a fumble that Wey cetts recovered for the touchdown. Sanderson started strong with a punt return setup on Alpine’s 13 yard line but could not sustain the drive.
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Alpine Bucks
Hame
Sanderson
Bucks
Alpine
Hicks
Allen
Weycetts
Buck
T Alpine
Highland Cows Win at Dallas Show and Sale
The first annual Breeder-feeder show and sale at the State Fair grounds in Dallas drew top cattle from Highland territory led by W. B. Mitchell and Sons. Smith Bros. of Marfa won champion yearling load. sale prices topped at 16.00 per hundred for yearlings and 15.25 for Crosson calves. Texas breeders applauded home market effort and distribution aims.
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State Fair Association
Dallas
Tri-County
Ernest Gibbens
Highland Territory
W. B. Mitchell
Southwest
Gibbens
Smith Bros
Jeff Davis
Wav
Bogel
Lone
F. A. Mitchell and Sons
Holland Bros
Texas Farm and Fanch Publishing Co
Texas
Fine chrysanthemums draw crowds at Water Works Park
Exhibits of fine chrysanthemums grown at Water Works Park in South Hill attract attention in downtown show windows this week. City Engineer H G Olmed notes many plants at the park and says a visit to the improvements near the IM side is worth the trip.
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South Hill
H.G. Olm- Med
Work of U S 90 Assn Praised in El Paso Meeting
W H Furlong praised the U S 90 Association for raising funds and advancing the Border Way without debt. He spoke at the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in El Paso, calling the southern east-west route vital. A F Robinson noted Furlong's expertise and predicted great future for the highway.
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W. Hf. Furlong
Texas
U.S. Highway No. 90 Association
el Paso
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Urlong
A. F. Robinson
Asociation
Furlong
Hi Way
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Dela Norte Hotel
Robinson
Grader Game Highlights Alpine Fort Davis Tie
A fourth grade football game at Alpine school against Fort Davis school produced a battle royal with long runs hard tackling and heavy passing. The contest ended in a 6 to 6 tie as both sides showcased spirited play and ample effort.
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Graves
Lobo
Fort Davis
Engineering firm opens permanent office here
A local engineering firm opens a permanent office and begins plans to supervise paving waterworks and sewer programs in Goliad and Littlefield. Drattam Ch Wiggs is touring to draw up plans for work to be supervised in two or three Texas cities this month.
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Texas
Goliad
Littlefield
Olmsted
Lobos and Miners Clash in Crucial Sul Ross Preview
Advance dope on the Sul Ross Lobos and El Paso School of Mines Miners outlines a pivotal season finale at Jackson Field tomorrow. Key players such as Bob Clark Ray McNeill Earl Wicker and Emmett Mucker are highlighted, with analysts predicting a tight, six-to-thirteen point spread depending on the Lobos’ fighting spirit and the Miners’ aerial attack.
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Marshall Bozarth
Lobo
Ox Cowan
el Paso
Rotarians
Lobos
Muckersomorrow
Charlie Dyer
Cam
Tme
College
Wayland College
Paso
Tech
Wayland
Russia
Muckers
Jackson Field
Haley
Ohio
Alpine
Avalanche
Oro
School of Mines At
Boas
Lobon
Bob Clark
Ray McNeill
Brei
Earl Wicker
Saxon
Andrews
Campbell
Byrne
Emmett
Clark
Early Snow and Rain Recall 1904 Flood and Snows
Resident Clyde Buttrill recalls a 1904 event when heavy rain lasted eight nights and floods covered the region. He notes October snow reached five feet in drifts, with Anja and Jim Wilson stuck near the Alpine Mercantile while traveling to town.
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Highlands
Clyde Buttrill
Clyde
Anja
Jim Wilson
Buckboard
Alpine
PTA Carnival Goes Over Big Across City Parade
A colorful parade led by representatives from all three city senior groups opened Alpine’s PTA Carnival yesterday afternoon. Officials report the event was the most successful ever financially, with over $8 and more than $500 as gross figures and a substantial profit expected. Merchants donated many attractions and supplies, including the popular freak shows and hamburger stand. The carnival was praised as one of the standout parish events of the season.
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Mpbis
Seriors
PT. A
Alpine
M ‘Hey
Good Rain Over Large Territory Brings Record Snow
Reports say snows covered the Trans region without missing areas as rain extended across the Highlands and into the Rio Grande. Rain last weekend reached the southward zones including El Paso and Alpine, marking the best season for the time of year for ranchers.
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Trans
Highlands
Rio Grande
Alpine
el Paso
Alpine Bucks Seek Bus Purchase For Team Travel
A fund drive started yesterday to buy a bus for the Alpine High football team. Local dealer Alpine Motor Company donated all commissions, reducing the bus cost to about 460 dollars. The effort comes after the team endured long trips, and the community is urged to support the project as the school and team deserve help.
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Alpine Bucks Team
Alpine Motor’ Company
B. Houston
Bucks
Humble to Put in Big Plant Here in Alpine
Humble Oil and Refining company let a contract for a second plant in Alpine to serve retail and wholesale needs. The site sits at Ockrell and Holland, near Holland avenue, with a filling station on the corner and storage for 35,000 gallons plus a warehouse. The project, valued over $10,000 for buildings, will include tanks, pumps, and equipment, with R. Clay as manager and plans for both plants.
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Humble of & Refining Company
Alpine
Corr
College Avenue
Fifthtreet
Alpine Lumber Company
Ockrell and
Holland
Holland Avenue
A Will Dewn R. Clay
Ation Zere
Bankhead Highway to be Straightened at Sierra Blanca
County Judge Jess C Williams announced plans to straighten Bankhead Highway at Sierra Blanca. The project would reroute the road through Mt Eagle and remove much of the bend near the Broadway cafe and Office Exchange area to simplify traffic flow and align with state requests.
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Bankhead
Motor Co
Broadway Cafe
Office Exchange
Sierra Blanca
Jess C. Williams
Hank Bull
Mt. Eagle
City Buys New Fire Wagon for 500 Gallon Pumper
The city commission approved a 5500 500 gallon pumper fire wagon with two 50 gallon tanks likely to reduce local fire insurance rates from 15 to 20 cents. The new equipment, expected soon, will save about 1500 yearly in property insurance and helps fund payments over ten years. The old small truck remains in service alongside the new unit.
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Elty
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Water Works Park
U. S. 90 Assn
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Murry
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Ange
Mucker Bucks
PTA
G. Smith
el Pago
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