Does a Snake Stretch and Yawn in the Wild
A quirky column discusses whether snakes yawn and stretches as other animals do and hints at awaiting expert Everett Townsend’s view. Henry Fletcher plans to join a place names debate, praised for his West of the Pecos expertise. A Spokane copper wire theft report closes the note.
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Willy Nilly
E. E. Townsend
Scobee
Everett Townsend
Everett
Henry Fletcher
Henry
West-of the-Pecos
Big Bend
Bucks Lose 6 0 to Sanderson on Eagles Home Field
Alpine Bucks fall 6 0 as Sanderson Eagles pull away late on their home turf. Bucks threaten often but fail to finish drives, while the defense shows strength in the 20 yard line series. Forfeiting next game vs Big Lake Owls, Bucks end season schedule with Maria Shorthorns at Jackson Field on Nov 3.
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Alpine Bucks
Sanderson Eagles
Eagles
Bucks
Big Lake Owls
Maria Shorthorns
Jackson Field
Shorthorns
J. H. Webb
Tough Tilt Faces Lobos Tomorrow
The Sul Ross Lobos meet West Texas State College Buffalos tomorrow at 2 30 in a Homecoming feature. West Texas State is riding a strong run with wins over St Marys San Antonio 34 13 and Pittsburg Teachers 7 0, plus 18 13 over Hardin Simmons and 35 0 over Western State. Sul Ross backs are healthy despite recent injuries and illness, with Conkrite out for the season.
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Sul Ress Lobos
West Texas State College
Buffalos
Canyon
St. Mary’s University of San Antonio
Rattlers
Lobos
Western State of Colorado
Pittsburg
Kas
Hardin- Simmons
Graves
Husky
Sul Ross
West Texas State
Lobo
Holland Hotel
Alpine Drug Store
City Drug Store
Kandy
Sport’s Sweet Shop
Alamo Loop Week Sees Key Conference Showdowns
In Alamo loop action Texas College of Arts and Industries hosts St Marys University Kingsville while Sul Ross hosts West Texas State Alpine. The Texas A and I team aims to stake homecoming momentum against rival West Texas State as standings hinge on Saturdays results and a possible title scenario.
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Alamo
Texas College of Arts and Industries
St. Mary’s University
Kingsville
Sul Ross College
West Texas State
Alpine
Texas A. & I
Curt Sandig
Rattler
Mattingly
Javelina
Rattlers
Sul Ross
Javelinas
St. Mary’s
West Texas
Buffs
Hogs
PTA Meeting Set For Junior High Monday At 3 30
The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at Junior High School next Monday at 3 30 p m Reports from the Carnival and Budget committees will be presented at the session.
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Parent-Teacher Association
91 Antelopes Moved After Ten Days of Trapping in Texas
State Game Warden Tom Redford reports 91 antelopes captured in Sterling County over ten days. With five cowboys, Redford trapped 93 and released 91 on seven ranches, planning future moves in Brewster Hudson Jeff Davis counties. Ear-tagging and weighing accompany the relocation.
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Tom Redford
Sterling County
Redford
Texas Game Department
Bedford
Pecos
Brewster
Hudspeth
Jeff Davis
Lee W. Fisher
Alpine
Game Department
Hari Grubb
Fort Davis
New Mexico
Texas Game Commission
Mr. Redford
Rain Drenches Alpine Area Overnight
The Alpine region saw slow soaking rain lasting most of the night with over half an inch in Alpine and more in surrounding areas. Last Friday brought a significant rainfall across the territory, aiding drying ranges, while J J Roberts notes about 1.5 inches at his Marathon area home. Mild near spring weather continued up to press time.
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Alpine
J. J. Roberts
Gage Ranches
Marathon
Contract For Limpia Road Work Probably To Be Let
Fort Davis Texas date November 15. The state highway commission will likely let the Limpia canyon road contract November 21. The project covers grading and drainage on 9.2 miles of Fort Davis to Toyahvale Road No 17. Engineers work on the remaining mileage.
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Fort Davis
Daily Press
State Highway Commission
Limpia Canyon
Toyahvale
Livestock Exports Peak As Alpine Shipments Wrap Up
One hundred twenty nine car loads of livestock have been shipped from Alpine loading pens since the month began, including 125 cattle to California and other western points and four loads of sheep. The Kokernot ranches have about 500 head left to ship with operations ending around month’s end, mostly to California and Colorado. Additional shipments include stocker cattle from Valentine and stocker cows from Valentine and Perdit consignments to area buyers.
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Alpine
California
Arizona
Colorado
Corn
Texas
H. L. Kokernot & Son
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pecos
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Kokernot
Valentine
A. H. Richardson
Mexico
J. E. Baylor
Perdit
Santa Fe
Here
Gene Benson
Benson
Little Ticky ers. Child Hurt in Clothes Wringer
A boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J, was caught in an electric clothes wringer on Monday morning. He received injuries not believed to be serious.
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Little “Ticky
Talented Soprano Here Next Monday
Soprano Mary Adel Carsen will perform on the first Tri-Arts concert in Sul Ross auditorium Monday evening November 20 at 8 15. She trained in Chicago New York and Westminster Choir College under Dr John Finley Williamson and has appeared with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Accompanying her is pianist Vera Harper.
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Mary Adel Carsen
Tri-Arts
el Progreso
Alpine
Sul Ross
Miss Carsen
Chicago
New York
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
John Finley Williamson
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Vera Harper
Carsen
Fewer Hunters Seen Here For Opening of Season on Blacktail
Fewer hunters were reported here for the opening of the blacktail season this year than last. Bucks will be scarcer, as most killed previously were small. Hunting country is less open this season, though several preserves operate countywide. Most hunters appear to be heading to the Davis mountains. The blacktail season opened yesterday morning and closes November 30.
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Davis Mountains
Ken Maynard Visits Alpine En Route to Hollywood
Western film star Ken Maynard spent Sunday night in Alpine on a trip from Mexico City to Hollywood after a personal appearance tour. Mrs. P. V. Cartwright left Goree Friday for a few days with her parents and planned to travel to Wichita Falls for the State Federation of Women's Clubs gathering.
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Ken Maynard
Alpine
Maynard
Hollywood
Mexico City
P. V. Cartwright
Goree
Wichita Falls
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Alpine Yellow Jackets Rout Del Rio Bob Kittens 2-0 in Falls
Alpine Junior Highs 108 and 103-pound teams won 25-0 and 21-0 over Del Rio Bob Kittens while adults heard talks from Drury Wood and Coach Webb. Jackets finish season 4 wins 4 losses with a night game rematch planned in Del Rio on November 18.
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Alpine Junior High Yellow Jackets
del Rio
Bob-Kittens
Jackets
Bob Kittens
Kittens
Drury Wood
Webb
Alpine
Mary Bess Hamilton
Jean Engle
Mae Cross
Nancy Salisbury
Coleen Stevens
Why Alpine High Football Teams Struggle In Age Gap
The article analyzes Alpine High School football age distribution in District 7B, noting Alpine players average 15 years 6 months, younger than rivals by 1 year to 2 years. It cites fewer graduating players, impending eligibility rule changes, and concludes younger ages hinder competition against older, heavier opponents.
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Alpine
Big Lake
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
Hue
Marta
Iraan
Grandfalls
Fabens A
Fabens
Maria
Traan
Town
Kaan
CCC crew prepares camp for transfer to Big Bend area
Workmen at the Chi ses mountains CCC camp refurbish quarters and add new buildings to house the 3C company moving from Balmorhea State Park. Fifteen Balmorhea enrollees and about a dozen carpenters are assembling the camp as lumber and materials are hauled from Marathon to the site.
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CCC
Chises Mountains
Balmorhea State Park
Big Bend Park
Balmorhea Park
Marathon
Alpine Proclaims November 30 1939 as City Thanksgiving
Mayor L B Starns proclaims Thursday November 30 1939 as Alpine’s Thanksgiving date after consulting the local chamber of commerce. The proclamation notes no offense to the national date and allows the day to be a public holiday for Alpine residents. Attested November 16 1939 by City Secretary M H Moorman.
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Chamber of Commerce
United States
I. L. B. Starns
Alpine
L. B. Starns
M. H. Moorman
Church Convention Set For Next Monday
About 150 people are expected for the Christian churches convention led by Rev. J. A. Kearns. The program runs 10 a.m. to noon, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. barbecue, then 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. with all Christian Disciples urged to attend.
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Convention of Christian Churches
J. A. Kearns
Central Ward
Rev. Kearns
Depth of 200 Feet Is Reported at City Water Test Well
A 200 foot depth was reached at the city water test well drilled on the eastern edge of town. Drilling paused due to a fishing job. The test aims to boost the city water supply which has been dangerously low in the dry early summer months. Tony Hess is the drilling contractor.
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Tony Hess
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Texas Rockies
Joel Wright
Spokane
Wash
Tilton
Alamo Loop
Javs
St. Mary's U
By Barry Scobee
Limpia
Mary Carsen
Park Area
CCC Company
Ethel Nicholson
Mary Moody
Salem, N. J
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