Trans-Pecos roads praised and Pecos tales emerge
Alpine Port Davis highway in the Trans Pecos draws high praise for its scenery from Sam Ashbur of the San Angelo Times who calls the Alpine Fort Davis drive the most delightful in West Texas. Meanwhile a Pecos County sheriff’s goat incident at the courthouse raises a curious spectacle as cattle fatten in Highland range and weather improves across the region.
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Alpine
Port Davis
Musquiz ‘Canyon
Coot
Sam Ashbur
San Angelo
Fort Davis
Sam
West Texas
Mitre Peak
Musquiz Canyon
Kokernot
Chihuahua Creek
Devon
Highway Department
Cna
Jett Davis County
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Port Stockton
Pecos County Halls of Justice
Gass
Sperty
Prizes Awarded at Granada Theatre Carnival Night
Mrs Henry Lease won the $25 cash prize at the Granada theatre Tuesday night. Alpine High School PTA Carnival Queen contestants awarded two prizes including a box of home canned fruits and a large cake. D Thomas won the fruits and cake while Msn B and Orom received a turkey ven. avg. 5
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lease
Granada Theatre
Clames
Alpine High School
PTA
Lobos Face Tough Tilt Tonight At Abilene
The Lobos prepare for a hard game at Abilene with coach Grover guiding a seasoned backfield and a strong line. Key players include Tipe tackles Groves Powle Grimes and Merce with Dab at quarterback as Abilene hosts the showdown.
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B.C. Grover
Lobe Tmestoe
Acontet
Wichita
U. Ad
Tyler
Ant Nay
atbeile-Donier
Aznar Fasor
Siemens
Bane Fe
Graves
M. Ua Real
Neca
District Meet of Masons To Be Held at Fort Stockton
Masons in the Fort Stockton area are urged to attend a meeting tomorrow night at 7 30 p m in the Fort Stockton High School auditorium. Past Grand Master Susan Williams will speak on The Grand Lodge Star Purposes and Activities. The event aims to acquaint Masons with their grand lodge and boost involvement. A large gathering from an area covering about 200 square miles is anticipated.
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Fort Stockton
Susan Williams
Grand Lodge
Granch Lodge
Fort Stockton High School
Davis Trustees Issue Grid Restriction for Indian Team
Fort Davis high school trustees ban the Indians from playing non league teams. Superintendent B E Coan and coach say the Avalanche writer misunderstood interscholastic league rules and clarifications follow.
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Fort Davis
Fort Davis High School
Trudees
Indians
B. E. Coan
Thero
Avalanche
Well-Known Mexican Dies Here Yesterday
Maria G Cano aged 35 prominent Alpine Mexican woman died yesterday morning after brief illness and was buried yesterday afternoon in the local cemetery. She was the widow of the late Luis Valades, a well known Mexican merchant who died nine years ago. She married P O Cano, formerly of Fort Stockton, in 1933.
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Maria G. Cano
Sra. Cano
Luis Valades
P.o.cano
Fort Stockton
Fort Davie Cats Gather at Old Post Fort
Oct 30 Fort Davie report from Owen Bridgewater notes the derelict adobe and stone fort is a cat rendezvous. He jokes about cats on the walls and in cellars while teasing that he has killed nine to date. Several families reside in restored rooms and find the site pleasant.
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Fort Davie
Owen Bridgewater
First Half of Taxes Under Split Payment May be Paid Now
Property owners are reminded by Jtilton Gilmer deputy tax collector that the first half of state county and school tax under the split payment plan may be paid between now and Nov 30 inclusive. The second half must be paid on or before June 30. Those eligible for poll tax exemptions must obtain an exemption certificate at no cost to vote next year.
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Jtilton Gilmer
Cemetery Association Meeting For Alpine Next Monday
The Alpine Cemetery association will hold a call meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Christin church to elect officers for the ensuing year. Attendance of all interested is urged.
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Alpine Cemetery Association
Christin Church
Thone
Special Train to Abilene for Game
A Pecos based special train on the Texas & Pacific will carry the Sul Ross band and students and boosters to the Lobo Simmons game in Abilene tonight. Lobo boosters left Pecos by car to board the train at nine and arrive about 5 p.m. A 150 passenger guarantee was needed to secure the trip, with a low fare offered. The Sul Ross band and Scarlet Peppers will perform, and Alpine citizens drove through to watch.
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Pecos
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Sul Ross
Lobo-Simmons
Abilene
Lobo Boosters
Scarlet Peppers
Lobo Pop Squad
El Pasoan Found Dead Here at Holland Hotel
Charles G. Tex Griffin of El Paso, 45, was found dead in a Holland hotel room early Sunday morning, believed to have died of a heart attack after failing to answer a 5:45 a.m. call. Griffin, assistant manager for the El Paso Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. branch, had lived in El Paso 16 years. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth and his mother. The body was shipped to El Paso for interment.
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Charles G
Tex) Griffin
el Paso
Holland Hotel
Griffin
Mason Pollard
Fl Paso
Pollard
Southern Pacific
Highway 17 route near Limpia Canyon considered
Jeff Davis and Presidio counties were included in state allocations last week as the Highway Commission ordered surveys to assess locating Highway 17 between Fort Davis and Batmorhea on a plateau above Limpia canyon. A 22 mile segment between Fort Davis and Marfa was designated with an $11,385 appropriation for maintenance.
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Jeff Davis
Presidio
State Highway Commission
Austin
Stockton Lawsuit Heard In District Court Trial
In district court here last week, John Ovtes trustee in bankruptcy for Johnson Fort Brockton sued Mrs Johnson for recovery of theatre property owned in Stockton. After a three day hearing the defendant rested. The case drew notable legal talent with W. Jackson of Port Stockton defense counsel and judges Howell Johnson and other attorneys from Hart, San Angelo, and station areas representing the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ovtes
Johnson
Fort Brockton
Johnon
Sutton
Elate
Johan
Terdlet
W. ©. Jackson
Port Stockton
Howell Johnson
W. Sil
Hart Jomon
RD. Blayds
Station
Js Cornett
San Angelo
Can't Take It Pine Men Get Banged Up In Youthful Stunts
Anja Wilson and John Young, former cowboys, injured last week in a marathon rodeo. Wilson tore ankle ligaments and Young displaced a knee while arguing with horses. Ray McNeill, Sul Ross football player, injured when a teammate fell on his foot. Crutch supply dwindling. shop early to join the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsine
Anja Wilson
John Young
Waterloo
A5ja
John
Ray McNeill
Sul Ross
Registration of New Cars Reaches Lowest Figure in October
County car registrations fell to a record low for the year in October, with total licenses at 178 for the month. Readers listed include E Strown Alpine Chevrolet light delivery. E M Thornton Alpine Chevrolet true. Chinati Plantations Chinati Tex Chevrolet light delivery. J P Ritchey Marathon Buick seams. John W Kokernot Alpine Fox tine sedan. A N Southall Alpine Ford coach. Oto Lachausen Marathon Ford coach. Felix McGaughy Alpine Chevrolet sedan. Van Binion Alpine Plymouth sed an. Robt Peters Haymond Chevrolet eonen.
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Toal
E. Strown
Alpine
Chevrolet Light Delivery
E. M. Thornton
Chevrolet True
Chinati Plantations, Inc
John W. Kokernot
A. N. Southall
Ford
Oto Lachausen
Marathon
Felix McGaughy
Chevrolet
van Binion
Plymouth
Dan
Robt. Peters
Haymond
Eonen
Bucks and Andrews to clash in big high school game
The Alpine High Bucks meet the Andrews High School eleven tomorrow at 2 30 p m at Jackson Field. Andrews is described as a strong club and the contest is tipped as a top high school game of the season attracting local fans. Bucks also schedule a Nov 11 game with Fu bins High School. Dr DeVan Hansell of Okolona offers patients a chance to work off bills by jobs on his 100 acre fish and game preserve and a 5 room cottage project.
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Alpine High School
Andrews High School
Jackson Field
Andrews
Bucks
Fubens High School
de van Hansell
Okolona
Former Army Officer Visits Fort Pena After 50 Years
Col. Geo. H. Morgan, now 81, visited Marathon and Camp Pena where his unit once stationed fifty years ago. He stayed at the Gage hotel with his daughter Mrs. D. C. Cabell and recalled old timers and landmarks, plus the town’s era under Alfred S. Gage. He plans to continue his swing around the United States toward Mexico, visiting places and old friends.
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Old Fe
Fort Pena
United
PES Cavalry
C. L. Niccoll
Marathon
Geo.h. Morgan
D.C. Cabell
Washington, D. C
Gage Hotel
Col. Morgan
United States
Washington
U. S. Cavalry
Camp Pena
Land of God and Liberty
John J
Hess
L. 1
Charley Hess
Camp
Big Bend National Park awaits final land title designation
Formal designation of a 750000 acre tract in Southeast Texas as Big Bend National Park awaited word that Texas had acquired title. Boundary lines in Brewster County were approved, enabling the state to collect titles and allow the park’s quick creation once conditions from a recent Congressional act are fulfilled. Aimed at wild game preservation, the plan includes possible access improvements and plans for a Civilian Conservation Corps presence in the park area.
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Washington
Texas
Big Bend National Park
National Park Service
Brewster County
Tekes
James V. Allred
Park Service
Roosevelt
R. Ewing ‘Thomason
FI Paso
State Department
Ead
Josepus Daniels
Mexico City
Rio Grande
United States Park
No Cow
Marathonites Hurt In Auto Accidents
Marathon, Oct. 29. Several Marathon residents suffered minor injuries in recent vehicle incidents on local highways. Mrs Tom Yarto and Miss Syd Crawford recover from cuts and bruises after a rollover on the Marfa Alpine road. Feron Ritchey and Jean Ritchey with Clinton Ritchey also overturned due to a rear tire blowout. none were seriously hurt. J A Hangus’s Buick coupe, driven by John Tate, was struck on the Van Horn highway. damage significant but injuries light. A Castalon U S customs officer injured near Turney hospital underwent emergency appendectomy with improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Tom Yartro
Syd Crawford
Marfa-Alpine
Feron Ritchey
Jean
Clinton Ritchey
J. A. Hangus
John Tate
van Horr
Texas Longhorns Protected At Oklahoma Game Preserve
Washington reports nearly 100 old time Texas Longhorns and over 1,000 big game animals protected at the 61,000 acre Wie ta game preserve in Southwestern Oklahoma. The herd is described as an interesting type of livestock tied to early Western life with a census listing 200 buffalo, 222 elk, about 500 Virginia deer and 200 wild turkeys.
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Washington
Texas
Wieta
Oklahoma
United Staes Biological Survey
Alpine Textiles Win Prizes at Marfa Fair
Alpine Textiles won multiple prizes at the Highland Park Marfa Fair. Mrs Eugene Parr took first place in crochet counterpane, Mrs Al Kinsey placed second in embroidery, and entries by Mrs D. 8. Barker and Mrs C. A. I Brown received special mention. No prizes awarded where entries had no competition. Mrs J B Spence earned a prize for a bouquet. Mrs Perry Cartwright oversaw the Alpine exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Cartwright
Alpine Man to Open New Business in Fort Davis
Cowell plans to move to Fort Davis to open a combined meat market filling station and variety store. He leased the Cecil Boling property in the north part of town and will make substantial improvements. Cowell has worked in the local building contractor business for several years.
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Cowell
Fort Davis
Cecil Boling
Twenty-One Boys Go To Chises CCC Camp
Twenty one enrollees were sent to the CCC camp in the Big Bend park from Brewster and Presidio counties to bolster the contingent there. Fourteen came from Presidio and seven from Brewster. Brewster boys listed from Alpine include Hilario Espinosa Archie J Maus Renaldo Lopes Gregorio Martinez Agapito Navarelle, with Jose Excareno and Gonzalo Hernandez from Marathon. The workers at Chisos camp are engaged in road improvement leading into the camp in the Basin.
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CCC
Big Bend Park
Brewster
Presidio
Presidio County
Hilario Espinosa
Archie J. Maus
Renaldo Lopes
Gregorio Martinez
Agapito Navarelle
Alpine
Jose Excarenont Gonzalo Hernandez
Marathon
Rev Davis Reappointed M E Pastor In El Paso Meeting
Rev Davis was returned as pastor of the local Methodist church for another year by the New Mexico conference in El Paso. His reappointment followed three years of service and approval from congregants. He was named commissioner for the Southwestern Advocate at the El Paso session. Alpine attendees included Rev and Mrs Davis and T A Beard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. Davis
New Mexico
Fl Paso
Davis
el Paso
Walter Y. Barr
Central Methodist Church
Phoenix
Arizona
Wilam H. Coleman
Barr
Alpine
RP. Davis
T. A Beard
Rose Bowl Improvement Budget Set At 250000 This Year
About 250000 dollars will be spent this year on improving the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California. The project aims to enhance facilities and maintenance for the historic venue, benefiting events and visitors.
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Pasadena
Caltt
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Cos
Trans-Pecos
Jake McSpadden
Joe Hord
LOBOS
Simmons
Cemetery Association
SUL Ross Band
Boosters
Elpasoan
Tex Griffin
Limpia Canyon
Stockton
Alfred 8. Gage
Big Bend
Penney Company
Hassen Company
Fifth Street
Penney
Jr. Arledge
Wilson Wourtind
U.S
Castalon
Turney Hospital
Marfa
Chises
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