Fate of Brewster stockman Dickey still unknown
The fate of RE F Dickey a noted stockman from Brewster county remains undetermined after he disappeared two weeks ago while pursuing stolen horses into Mexico. Mexican officials detained him at Musquiz then released him and he headed home with some of his horses. Sightings were reported near La Bala ranch Mexico with later reports of gunfire toward approaching officials. Sheriff Townsand has coordinated with Mexican consul Zubiate Marfa and Villa Cana to sustain a thorough inquiry into Dickey’s whereabouts.
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RE. F. Dickey
Brewster County
Mexico
Sheriffs Office
Dickey
Musquiz
Tom Miller
Miller
Eagle Pass
Sheriff Townsand
la Bala Ranch
Francisco Zubiate
Marfa
Zubiate
Townsand
Villa Cana
Tragic death of H. J. Harris ranchman in Brewster County
Sheriff Townsend and A. L. Hanold found the body of H. J. Harris in the Rio Grande on November 1 after a two week hunt. The ranchman disappeared October 20 while driving a goat herd. bullets indicate foul play from a position above the victim, with a fatal chest wound and a broken arm. Harris leaves a mother in San Antonio and siblings in Rock Springs, with burial planned near the landing site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. Townsand
H. I.arris
Brewster County
Mr. Townsand
Compan
HN. Hanold
Rio Grande
Townsand
San Antonio
Whitehead
Harrie
Sheriff Town
Harris
Sheriff Townsend
A. L. Hanold
Solis
Big Bend
Mr.Harris
Bob Harris
T. P. Wood
Rock Springs
Dot Harris
Alpine Avalanche official county and city paper
The Alpine Avalanche is the county and city newspaper printed in Alpine Texas. It states it is published weekly by The Alpine Publishing Company in Brewster County and notes subscription terms per year and six months with post office handling under the 1870 act.
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THE
Alpine Avalanche
Alpine Publishing Company
Brewster County
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Speculation And Thankers At Banking Conference
A Waco banking conference adopts a resolution urging removal of officers involved in speculative or promotional activities that risk bank credit. It warns common investors against stock schemes and urges bankers to avoid advising on risky ventures. Senator Val Harrison condemns Congress as disappointing and financially burdensome in a postwar obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Banking and Ineurance
Waco
Tn Hin Podgment
Dennard
Crete
Ihe
Sixty Seventh Congress
Val Harrison
Dem
Mics
Republican Party
Hans
Congress
Aldrich
Roosevelt
Untitled note on mothers returning to constituents
Fragmentary lines describe a late procession of mothers returning to their constituents with broken morale and divided lines. The text hints at an overwhelming need for explanation and a welcome reception awaiting them.
Notice to Bidders for Alpine Texas Well Drilling
Sealed proposals to drill a well up to 300 feet on Alpine city property near the reservoir are due by 10 p m Tuesday November 21 1972 at the CYVY Offices Alpine Texas. Bidder must submit a $50 certified check and a 30 percent contract and bond guarantee if awarded. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj, F. Berkeley
Alpine
Texas
CYVY
Enj
F. Berkeley
Berkeley
Mayfield Wins US Senate Seat in Tight Democratic Victory
Earl B Mayfield captured the Democratic nomination and won the general election for United States Senator with the smallest majority for a Democratic nominee since Reconstruction. Slarey Wurzbach was reelected from the San Antonio district over Harry Hertzberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl B. Mayfield
George B. Peddy
Mayfield
United States
Slarey Wurzbach
Texas
San Antoni
Harry Hertzberg
Trespassing, wood hauling or hunting banned on Hoo Kokernot ranches
Notice warns against trespassing and hunting on Hoo and Kokernot ranches with strict enforcement. Also mentions fresh honey now in 3 5 and 10 pound pails at Big Bend Grocery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokernot Ranches
Kokernot Jr
Big Bend Grocery Co
Wet candidates win everywhere in Democratic landslide
The nationwide election produced a Democratic landslide with New York electing a Democratic U S Senator and a plurality over 100,000. New Jersey Governor Edwards, the wettest candidate, won the Senate seat. Nebraska elected Chas Ryan as governor, Missouri reelected Reed, Tennessee returned to Democrats, and other Republican strongholds fell.
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United States
New York
Smith
Cov. Edwards
New Jersey
Chas
Ryan
Nebraka
United States Senate
Hitchcack
Tennessee
Reed
Missouri
Week of Prayer observance at Methodist Church program
The Young People's and Junior Missionary Societies present the Annual Week of Prayer with a program at 3 p m led by Miss vans and featuring songs by America and Sunbeams. Dorothy Cotter conducts devotional, with multiple students from Havana and Houma participating in schools letters and solos.
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Young People’s and
Miss Vans
Song— America
Dorothy Cotter
Havana
Miss Gige
Louise Scott
Jane Solo Bonnit Pearl Sandifer
Week of Prayer given by Methodist Missionary Society program
The Wowama Missionary Society of the Methodist church announces a Week of Prayer service on Friday November 10 from 3 to 5 pm. Mrs W Anderson leads with Hymn 545 Bible Lesson by Mrs W Van Sickle and prayers by Mrs Mitchell and others. Activities include a poster talk by Mrs G W Baines, school talk on Hiouma La by Mrs L G Webb, Cuba map talk by Mrs W Hancock, and a Havana school tribute by Mrs Ed Davidson. Concluding consecration and offering led by Mrs Lackey and Mrs Rector with hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wowama’ Misionary Society of the Methodist Church
Mitchell
Allen
G. W. Baines
Hiouma
L. G. Webb
Shelby Burke
Ruth Anderson
Cuba
W. 2. Hancock
Buena Vesta School
Havana
Ed. Davidson
Bell H. Bennett
Lackey
Breons Vacuum Plastique Beauty Clay Ad Prospect
Advertising copy seeks sales ladies and demonstrators for Breons Vacuum Plastique Beauty Clay. Promises new complexion in thirty minutes and broad newspaper ads. Targeted at women, beauty parlors, and barber shops. Grace Sales Co. invites inquiries at 205 Wheat Building Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Sales Co
Wheat Building
Fort Worth
Texas
Does It Pay to Worry About Appendicitis Guarding It
An ad touts Adler-ir-ka intestinal antiseptic as a preventive aid against bowel infection. It claims to cleanse upper and lower bowels removing foul matter and reducing gas, chronic constipation, and perceived impurities. Alpine Drug Store stocks it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Adler Ika
Alpine
Mexico Orient Tale and Possible Pacific Rail Route
A Mexico City dated report discusses a potential completion of the Orient railroad to the Pacific via Ojinaga and Presidio Texas. San Angelo Daily Standard questions the rumor while Alpine officials advised completion to Mexico as relief, as used by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Mexico City
Arvish Capital
Orient
Pacific Coget
Mexico
Ojinaga
Presidio
Texas
Maine
San Angelo Daily Standard
Spine
Alpine
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brewster County Approves Road Maintenance Tax
The proposition to authorize the county commissioners court to levy a ten cent road maintenance tax was carried in last Tubes election by a large majority. Alpine precincts voted 200 for and 3 against, enabling the county to seek State and Federal aid for the road bond program.
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Drewster
Announcements of the Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Baptist Church posts weekly services with Sunday School at 9 45, morning preaching at 11 subject Practical Christianity Junior BOY PLA Mrs Death leader 3 00 p m Senior BOY P U 6 00 p m evening preaching 30 p m subject Jesus Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Woman's Work Thursday 3 09 p m C Bowels Pastor.
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BO Y. P. U
Jesus
Cake Sale by American Legion Auxiliary Held Saturday
The ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Post No 79 announce a cake sale for Saturday November 18 at the Alpine Mercantile Co. in town. Proceeds support post activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the American Legion Usiiliary
Big Bend Post No. 79
Alpine Mercantile Co
John Young of Alpine Tex A Pioneer Cattleman
John Young a prominent West Texas cattleman from Alpine was born February 12 1856 in Lockhart Texas and raised in Bee and Refugio Counties He married Lizzie Drake in November 1883 and has seven living children His projects include a ten story marble hotel for cattlemen in San Antonio and a vast supply of marble rivaling the Granite Mountain and famed world marble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Alpine
John Young
Lockhart
Tex
Bee
Refugio
Simpson
Jim Reed
Jim Hall
Goodnight
Claire
Lizzie Drake
Tilden
Texas
San Antonio
Cattlemen
Pioneer Magazine
Mr. Young
Burnet County
Georgia
Vermont
Brewster County
United States
Wanted A Cook at the Dormitory December 1
Classified notice seeking a cook for the dormitory with a December 1 posting date. Contains a confidential contact line and job requirement brief.
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Sas
Pate
Dickey Unkown
H. J. Harris
W. W. Jenkins
Harrison
Alpine Jewelry CO
ART
China
Lucky Strike Igarette
Methodist Church
Houma
Josephine Cotter
Johnnie Walker
Finis Bennett
Heen Carter
Edward Davidson
Marvalee Bridges Millard ‘Treadwell
Minnie An
Crystal Holland
Helen Baines
Miriam Webb
Elizabeth Hord
Glenn Wickernot
Nancy Watson
Joy Bells
Helen Treadwell
Week of Prayer
W. Anderson
W. van
Sickle
Orient Tale
the Baptist Church
Puritan Laboratories
Nashville
John Young Land
Keating Steam Bakery
Alpine Hardware Company
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