West Texas Buffs Edge Sul Ross in Close Clash
West Texas Buffs defeated Sul Ross 38 to 30 in a hard fought game. key moments included Luna returning for the Lobos, Dow guiding the offense with a late field goal setup, and a 70 yard kickoff return from Walling. Sul Ross momentum stifled by stalled drives late in the third and fourth quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Dow
Graham
Nowlin
West Texas Inter
Lobo
Luna
Walling
Sul Ross
Canyon
Tipps
Archer
Lobos
Faos
Bulls Beore
Butler
West Texas
Matley
Murry
Pumpkin Eyes Lift Alpine Spirit at Town Pumpkins
A G H Yates displays a giant pumpkin grown near Ranger Canyon that weighs about 90 pounds. The village crowd bets and jokes while Alpine stores prize the curiosity. Judge Van Sickle misplaced specs in a gag that ended with the man finding them on his nose. Gals and newspapers pass along humor and notes on women as a stronger, healthier press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Femi
G. H. Yates
Mr. Yates
Ranger Canyon
Williams and
Alpine
W. van Sickle
Brewster Red Cross Elects Local Officers
Rev M A Bubler was re elected chairman of the Brewster county Red Cross at a Friday meeting Shirley Seales was Roll Call chair and early Wednesday morning started the Roll Call opening date set by Gov Allred Other officers elected were Mrs A C Spalding Marathon 1st vice chair Mrs FE Lewis Terlingua 2nd vice chair Mrs Rey Lassiter secretary G B Crawford treasurer committees chairmen include C B Coser Fre Ald Mle Late Bet Lae Mrs Sia Nichols or M P Slo wor eowe Red Cross DM Be att Public Information Mrs Lillian Miller Nursing Activities Carl Shula Disaster The executive committee includes C G Matthews Mrs Delmar Collins Marathon M L Hop som DC Littleton J W Fraser BB Slight J L Henderson Tomas Valedes Patricio Martines Rev Nob Jedlowski
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Bubler
Brewster County
Red Cross
Shirley Seales
Toman Os
Allred
A.C. Spalding
Marathon
FE Lewis
Terlingua
Rey Lassiter
G. B. Crawford
Treas
Cb. Coser
Sia Nichols
M. P. Slowor Eowe Red
Be ‘Att
Lillan’ Miller
Carl ‘Shula
C. G
Lobos Face Schreiner Tilt After Short Week
Sul Ross Lobos travel to Kerrville for a Schreiner Institute game, amid two days of practice since the Buff clash. The Mountaineers, who beat the Javelinas 13 12, pose a tougher test than the Lobos could manage in conference play, with Lana shaping as a likely starter and a lineup including Ends Lana Hawkins, Teckles Birchum Wright Carrick, Guards Caraway Fowler, Center Thornhill, Backs Tipps Craigo Graham Archer.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Kerrville
Schreiner Institute
Texas
J. C
Lobos
Mountaineers
A. I. Javelinas
Javelinas
Lana
Hawkins
Teckles
Bir
Chum
Wright
Carrick
Caraway
Fowler
Thorn‘hill
Tipps
Craigo
Graham
Archer
Packed House Turns Out For Style Show Sponsored by Lions
The Fall Fashion Festival sponsored by Alpine Lions at the Gra nada theatre in Alpine Tuesday night drew a large crowd. The event showcased fashions and models, with proceeds aiding Alpine school children in need. Local businesses backed the show as part of an annual Lions effort, aiming to provide clothing purchases for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Alpine Lions
Granda Theatre
Service Officer To Visit Alpine Next Monday
Granville Routh, service officer for the state, will visit Alpine next Monday to review and receive claims of all United States war veterans. Any parent spouse or child of a deceased veteran needing assistance should consult him at the Trans-Pecos Abstract Co. office on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Routh
el Paso
Alpine
United States
Routh
Trans-Pecos Abstract Co
Scenic Road Progress Near Fort Davis
The Davis Mountains road is advancing with a camp of workers moved several miles forward. The project extends toward Kent, with about twenty miles from town completed and work resumed after a pause.
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Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Observatory
Kent
Bem Edad Haan
Wen
Nthe Og
Pioneer T D McKinney Dies of Heart Attack at Terlingua
T D McKinney pioneer in mining in Texas and New Mexico dies of a heart attack near Terlingua while walking with a son in law after leaving a car. Born in Uvalde he helped locate cinnabar at Terlingua in 1900 and lived in Brewster County most of his life. Survived by wife Lee Parker and six children including Ida Mee Thurman Roy Grigsby Ivan McKinney Eldon Harrison and 7. McKinney. Funeral at Alpine Baptist Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devine McKinney
Brewster County
Terlingua
Baptist Church
M. Me. Fulmer
Elm Grove Cemetery
Uvalde
McKinney
Texas
New Mexico
Chisos Mining Co
Alpine
Lee Parker
Ida Mee Thurman
Marathon
Roy Grigsby
McCamey
Ivan McKinney
Eldon Harrison
Pather
Fort Hancock
Ef, Cook
Una
Richmond
Calif
Armistice Day Observance on Alpine Courthouse Lawn
Armistice Day was quietly observed in Alpine with a brief program and band concert by Alpine High School and Sul Ross College bands on the courthouse lawn. Dr Norman Spencer delivered the principal address on the day’s meaning. The Legion and Auxiliary advanced the colors, a moment of silent prayer was held, town decorations shone, and businesses closed for the day or followed Sunday hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Alpine High School
Sul Ross College
Norman Spencer
Legion and
Examinations For Drivers Licenses To Be Held Here
Austin notices driver license tests on Tuesday each week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the courthouse under Col. H. H. Carmichael. Applicants must bring their own vehicle for testing. vehicles may be inspected for brakes, horn, lights, mirrors, and wiper. Tests cover three classes A B C for commercial vehicle operators. special endorsements issued for passengers and school buses.
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Austin
San
H. H. Camichael
Public Safety Department
Court House
Col. Carmichell
Alpine Area Gets Needed Moisture Rainfall Touches Alpine Region
Raine fell monday across the Alpine area with heavy spots between here and Fort Stockton and reaching Del Rio. Reports show good rains in Green Valley district and Marfa, while Clark ranch 20 miles south saw lighter sprinkles. Alpine's government station recorded about 0.31 inches, similar to last week. warmth continues, a light frost was noted yesterday morning.
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Fort Stockton
del Rio
Green Valley
Here
Marfa
Alpine
Clark Ranch
Devis Mountains
Barney Bros Circus to Perform Twice in Alpine Today
The Barney Bros 3 ring wild animal circus will put on two shows in Alpine, one at 2 PM and another at 7 PM, on the Fort Davis highway north of town. Attractions include usual circus acts with bargain prices of 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children, promising value for all who attend this afternoon or tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Bros
Wild Animal Circus
Fort Davis High
City Schools Hire New Teacher for Under-Age Pupils
Supt. Drury Wood announced an extra first grade teacher at Central ward school to admit a limited number of under-age pupils. Birth registrations should be filed with Supt. Wood, with older children given preference. Tuition for a six week term is 375 dollars. Miss Wilma Kolodsie, Sal Ross graduate, will teach part of the first grade.
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Central Ward School
Drury Wood
Supt
Wood
Wilma Kolodsie
Sal Ross
City School Honor Roll Is Announced
Alpine schools list students attaining honor roll across grades two to eleven. Names include Geneva Foster Melba Jane Fulmer Jo Evelyn Odell Susan Walker Wanda Ruth White Jimmie Pugh Joe Den Slaughter Earnest Teague Clara Mae Bogel Ruby Jane Burcham Joyce Neville Morella Rogers Lady Lou Terry Harriet Walker Betty Jo Crawford Mary Jane Arledge Polly Childress Julianna Ble rech wale Hlalfialth Minnie Arriola Anne Tennant Mary Bees Hamilton Sarah Tennant Virginia Holland Anita Hudson.
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Alpine
Geneva Foster
Melba Jane Fulmer
Jo Evelyn Odell
Susan Walker
Wanda Ruth White
Jimmie Pugh
Joe den Slaughter
Earnest Teague
Clara Mae Bogel
Ruby Jane Burcham
Joyce Neville
Morella Rogers
Lady Lou Terry
Harriet Walker
Betty Jo Crawford
Mary Jane Arledge
Polly Childress
Julianna
Dodson-Meane Test Casing Progress Reported
About 3000 ft of casing set at the Dodson Meane test in Green Valley south of Alpine. Casing to 6001 ft planned to seal water for an oil and gas test. Total depth projected at 6000 ft in lime. G. H. Storey test near Alpine shut down. Albert Gehram, formerly of Yankton, involved in state line project.
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Ghasa
G. H. Storey
Green Valley
Alpine
UAL
Foell
Prominent Houston Men Plan Big Bend Visit This Week
Twenty three notable Houstonians will travel to Big Bend National Park area this week. They will tour Santa Helena canyon Ter Tingua and the Chisos CCC camp with overnight stays, a deer hunting opening day noted, and dinners at local venues as part of a Rotary led effort for the Big Bend International Peace Park campaign. The party includes J E Posey Senator Weaver Moore W C Morris J D Burgess former governors Hobby and Serling and editors George Cottingham Lloyd Gregory and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Big Bend
Texas
Big Bend Natonal Park
Rotary Club
Edd McLaughlin
Rotary
Ralls
Big Bend National Park
National Park Service
Mexico
Rio Grande
Big Bend International Peace Park
Proim
H.W. Morelock
Alpine
McLaughlin
Dallas
Custon
Big Bend Park
Chamber of Commerce
Holand Hotel
Santa Helena Canyon
Ter Tingua
Green Ranch
Glen Springs
Boquillas
Dona Chata
River Village
Mara
J. E. Posey
Weaver Moore
W. C. Morris
J. D. Burgess
W. P. Hobby
Rose ‘Serling
J. R. Phillips
A. F. Fisher
BA. Moody
George Cottingham
Houston Chronicle
Lloyd Gregory
Houston Post
R. C. Wilcox
Norfleet Hill
T. A. Binford
H. D. Morse
W. C. Jones
BR. Emrick
Ken Regan
R Emmett House
J. C. Reader
Eagle Pass Raises 196 For Basle Park Drive
Basle Paw last Saturday raised 196 dollars in a drive for Big Bend park funds. A telegram to the Eagle Pass chamber of commerce from Calvin C. Huffman of Basle Paw announced the result and noted the final total likely would have exceeded 200 dollars if not for concurrent drives for Boy Scout and Red Cross funds.
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Basle Paw
Big Bend Park
Chamber of Commerce
Calvin C. Huffman
Boy Scout
Red Cross
Mr. Huffman
Blacktail Deer Season Opens Next Week in West Texas
Hundreds of hunters from across the state and nearby states are expected to travel to the Big Bend Devil mountains region for the Blacktail deer season starting Tuesday next week. Shooting preserves will operate in Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster counties, with likely less hunting territory than last season. Officials caution hunters to identify targets correctly and to exercise safety, urging visitors to look twice before shooting.
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Big Bend-Devil Mountains
Highland
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Brewster
More Contributions To Park Reported
Voluntary contributions left at the chamber of commerce office for the Big Bend park fund include A L King John Gentry Jr Con stance Duncan B F Berkeley Mrs Kate Nevill Brewster County Mo tom all of Alpine W A Newton F Stockton Nevill Haynes Edin
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Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend
A.L. King
John Gentry, Jr
Constance Duncan
B. F. Berkeley
Kate Nevill
Brewster County
Tom
Alpine
W. A. Newton
F. Stockton
Nevill Haynes
Edin
Alpine High Stands Tall In Narrow Win Over McCamey
Alpine High Bucks upset expectations and stopped the heavier McCamey Badgers at 20 to 0 in McCamey last Friday night. Coach Red Allen praised the team for holding the Badgers to a pair of touchdowns after McCamey had defeated Fort Stockton 46 to 6 and San Angelo High B team 27 to something.
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Alpine High School Bucks
McCamey Badgers
McCamey
Bucks
Red Allen
Badgers
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
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Berta Clark Lassiter
Fem
Beck
Casner Motor Blog
Brewster Chapter
Schreiner Tilt
Schreiner
Alpine Baptists
T. D. McKinney
Pioneer
BIG
Announe
Dodson
Albert
Sgehram
International
Eagle Pass
Park
Alpine High
McCamey Hi
Sacks
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