Mountain Peaks and Local Folklore in Brewster County
A quirky local column blends humor with community notices from Brewster County. It notes reader letters from Massachusetts and Alpine, jokes about a bank bust, and a weather-filled aside about unusual rainfall and blooming drought-era shrubs. It urges support for the Red Cross Roll Call, highlighting civic duty and local ties. Johnny Chandley relocates to Las Cruces for a bookkeeper post with agricultural operators while defense bonds are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Miller
H.R. Gard
Red Cross
Brewster County
George
Texas
Officials Seek Big Bend Land Owners for Park Area Meeting
The Big Bend land office of the Texas State Parks board wants to meet with landowners in Brewster county to discuss appraisal and payments for about 788,000 acres. Administrator Frank D. Quinn said appraisers struggle to locate owners, with only about 3,000 listed and correct mailing addresses known for perhaps ten percent. Owners across the country are urged to write to the Alpine office with current mailing information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas State Parks Board
Brewster
Big Bend National Park
Frank D. Quinn
Parks Board
Quinn
Alpine
Alpine Bucks To Meet Fabens Eleven Nov 14th
The Alpine High Bucks face Fabens High on Jackson field in their last 6B conference game. After two idle weeks the team practiced scrimmages and is in good condition. Fabens, defeated by Sanderson and Marfa, remains a strong foe ahead of the bi-district clash with Iraan of 5B.
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Alpine High Bucks
Fabens High
Jackson Field
Bucks
Fabens
Sanderson
Marfa
Iraan
Work Starts on Marathon Motel Project in Marathon
Charles Treadwell of Marathon has won the contract to build a new tourist court to be named the Marathon Motel. The Hampton couple, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hampton, own and operate it. Construction has begun on four double units with modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Charles Treadwell
George W. Hampton
Alpine Chamber Names New Secretary Manager
Glenn Burgess of Graham has assumed duties as Alpine chamber of commerce secretary manager. He previously led Graham chamber for four years and has worked with groups in Lubbock Center Gonzales and Littlefield. Burgess supports Big Bend National Park development and plans to boost the Alpine area. He is married with two sons and resides on West College Avenue. He left Tuesday to attend the West Texas chamber meeting in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Burgess
Graham
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Burgess
Gra‘am Chamber of Commerce
Lubbock
Center
Gonzales
Littlefield
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend National Park
H. L. Hord
West College Avenue
Santa Fe Viaduct
J. E. Burgess
Ruesday
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Midland
Alpine Yellow Jackets Edge Odessa Juniors 13 7 at Jackson Field
Alpine Junior High’s Yellow Jackets shocked Odessa Bronco Colts with a 13 to 7 victory on Jackson Field last Saturday. Alpine capitalized on key plays including a 30 yard interception return for six and a first half score after a Bronco penalty and goal line pass. Despite Odessa’s weight advantage, Alpine’s defense smothered the ground game and halted two sustained drives in the second quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Odessa
Bronco Colts
Jackson Field
Alpine Lads
Yellow Jacket
Yellow Jackets
Broncos
Marfa
Alpine Aims for Beautiful Christmas Lights Display
Coming soon and early this year the community discusses plans to create a welcoming, affordable and beautiful outdoor light display for Alpine Texas. Residents are urged to plan front doors, trees, and rooftops to form a bright halo of Christmas cheer and reflect a shared commitment to making Alpine the prettiest small city in West Texas this holiday season. Invites everyone to join and help light up the town.
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Alpine
Texas
PTA Carnival a Huge Success in Alpine
The PTA carnival drew a large crowd despite crisp weather. Prizes were awarded for floats including Centennial school, First-Line-of-Defense, and V-for-Victory. Queen Alice Parkhurst and King Bill Hancock officiated coronation, with many volunteers thanked for their generous support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C
PTA
Dhe
Alice Parkhurst
Bill Hancock
Granada Theatre
Vivene Pogue
Jo Nell Pope
Myra Sue Barger
Betty Sue Bishop
Jack Parker
Philip, Coleman
Jack Bowman
Hal Smith
Jimmy Owens
Joyce Fay Lock
Hart
Myra Nell Hord
Alfonso Gonzales
Pola Valenzuela
Roberto Valenzuela
Lorenzo Lara
Armistice Day Program Planned in Alpine
Armistice Day activities are announced for Alpine with a 10 am service at Sul Ross auditorium presided by post commander Hal H. Maner. The Sul Ross band will perform and an Armistice Day address will be delivered by an unnamed speaker. A parade to the courthouse will follow, then Texas Defense Guard maneuvers at Jackson Field at 2:30 pm. A free dance at the Legion hall concludes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Suloss Auditorium
Hal H. Maner
Sul Ross
Texas Defense Guard
Jackson Field
Legion Hall
Avalanche
Olormz Dance at the Courthouse Announces Tomorrow Evening
A public notice states an Olormz Dance will be held at the courthouse tomorrow evening. Attendance is urged for those interested in the event.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Set for Nov. 12 at College Cafeteria
The quarterly chamber meeting and banquet will be held at the college cafeteria on Wednesday Nov. 12 at eight oclock. The program includes the introduction of new secretary manager Glenn Burgess. All members and non members are invited. Plates will be 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber OF Commerce
Glenn Burgess
Alpine Mayor designates November 11 1941 as holiday
Alpine Texas Mayor L B Starns designates November 11 1941 as a commemoration holiday urging all business houses to observe the customary closing. City Secretary Nelson Lee signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
I. L. B. Starns
Alpine
Texas
ATES
Nelson Lee, Jr
City of
County Roll Call Set For Nov 12 30
The conservation meeting here tomorrow will be led by S. L. Stumberg of the County Defense board with Dr. H. W. Morelock of Ross College speaking on Patriotism and National Unity. Other speakers include J. W. Doak and Roy Gough among local professionals discussing defense farm plans and conservation roles. The event aims to make producers and the public conservation conscious within the National Defense program and is open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Stumberg
U.S. Department of Agriculture County Defense Board
H. W. Morelock
Presidential Ross College
J. W. Doak
A.aa
Roy Gough
Marta
Soil Conservation
Bill Williams
Joe Mitchell
Herbert Dodd
Mrs. McBride
Alpine
Farm Security Administration
Joe C. Mitenett
Starta
Farm Credit Administration
N. B. Chaffin
Marfa
Production Credit Administration
Ray Morrow Takes Over Station on East Holland Avenue
Ray Morrow, longtime operator of the College Avenue Gulf station, has purchased the Alpine Service station on East College Avenue from Jimmy Logan and moved to the new site this week. The College Avenue station will be closed, at least temporarily, as learned yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morrow
College Avenue Gulf
East College Avenue
Jimmy Logan
College Avenue
Season On Deer Opens Nov 16th In Texas County
The deer season opens November 16th, with West of Pecos hunting starting a week earlier. Blacktail deer remain plentiful as in prior years and many out-of-state hunters are expected. Only six permits for hunting preserves had been issued in the county, with more anticipated before opening. Listed permit holders include L. G. Thigpen, Grand Canyon Lodge. A. A. Green, Glenn Springs ranch. Wayne Green, Dugout. T. D. Beasley, Santiago peak. W. T. Burnham, Chisos Mts.. Merritt M. Hopson, Dove Mt. Territory lies in southern and southeastern parts of the county. A deluxe lodge will operate on Lee Lane ranch in Kent country for virgin hunting.
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Pecos
L. G. Thigpen
Grand Canyon Lodge
A. A. Green
Glenn Springs Ranch
Wayne Green
T. D. Beasley
Santiago Peak
W. T. Burnham
Chisos Mts
Merritt M. Hopson
Dove Mt
J. D
Poor Boy) Cooper
Lee Lane Ranch
Kent Country
Davis Mountains
Brewster County Red Cross Roll Call Seeks Big Drive
County Chairman John W. Kokernot appeals to Brewster residents to cooperate for the 1941 Red Cross Roll Call launching next Wednesday November 12 and running through November 30. The quota is set at 900, more than double 1940, with asks for volunteers to help start the drive from next week.
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John W. Kokernet
Red Cross
Elemens
Brewster County
America
Kokernot
Texas
Route of Highway Thru Limpia Canyon Changed After Washouts
Fort Davis Nov 5 The late October flood in Limpia canyon washed out pavement prompting highway officials to build a new route lifting the road above flood level. Workers cut a several hundred yard stretch up the hillside to avoid future floods with similar changes planned at other washout sites. Traffic continues as repairs proceed for several weeks toward restoring smooth travel to McDonald Observatory.
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Fort Davis
Limpia Canyon
Stone Pillar
State Park
McDonald Observatory
Matthews Promoted to West Texas Range Boss in Cowboys Association
Ed Connery, Southwest General Range Boss, promotes Matthews to West Texas Range Boss in the International Cowboys Association. The letter cites recognition for his work as West Texas Wagon Boss. Matthews will appoint a Wagon Boss in each district town, naming Frank Fry of El Paso and Bob Tyler of Marfa, with more appointments later.
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International Cowboys Assnt
West Texas
Ed Connery
Southwest General Range
Association
Connery
Matthews
Frank Fry
el Paso
Bob Tyler
Marfa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rockies
Massachusetts
Floyd N. Walser
DMB
Sco‘bee
Clarence Hord
Heckler
William Jennings Brya
Yassuh
Johnny Chandley
Ezell Laundry
Las Cruces, N. M
Big Bend Park Area
The
Alpine Bucks
Big Bend Park
Alpine Yellow Jackets
Gene Parr
Worth
Jimmy Pate
Mr. Pate
Cecilia Thompson
San Angelo
H. G.thompson
Invanven Club
Centennial
Yucca
Friends of Scouting
Bankhead
Scout Movement
A.C. Williamson
Harry DeLashmutt
Williamson
DeLashmutt
Dstrict
A. C. Williamson
P T.A
Milton Smith
Big Bend American Legion Post
Olorimz Dance
LB. Starns
E. Holland
Hairman
Cowboys Association
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