Alpine Legion to Hold Semiannual Convention in April
Alpine Legionnaires plan to host the Sixteenth district American Legion convention in April with about 200 attendees from Marfa and nearby towns. Officials included M. J. Bonefield, A Garland Adair, Dewey Richburg, and M. L. Hopson. events feature a children band program, troop entertainments, a barbecue, and a football game. A separate report notes a flight of 109 heavy Army planes from Galveston and San Antonio to Johnson's Farm in the Big Bend for high altitude training, with film crews and a fiesta at St Helena across the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Marfa
Auxiliary
M. J. Bonefield
Brady
Sta
A. Garland Adair
Austin
Dewey Richburg
Pecos
M. L. Hopson
Pine
Apine
Train
McCamey
Sul Ross
Susie
Traan
Atttendance
Louise Berkeley
Galveston
San Antonio
Johnson
Castalon
Big Bend
Ft Crockett
Brooksfield
Fox
Mom
St. Helena Canyon
Mule Bar
St. Helena
Rio Grands
Nonor
Mr. Johnson
Reports on P T A Projects Heard At Regular Session
The Parent Teacher Association held its regular session at the junior high school on November 19 with scripture and prayer led by Bro. Davis. Reports highlighted major yearly projects, cafeteria meals surpassing 3,000, recent library additions, funding for materials, and room awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Schoo
Bro. Davis
J. Cas
Miss Smith
O A. M
Olee Club
Warren Chastain
Mary Bess Hamilton
Casing Set at Deek Test Well Near Marathon
Casing is being set at the Deek test well on the Deels ranch near Marathon by Gmith Alpine and associates at 270 feet. The drill has passed water strata into blue shale. the well started the first of the month, located on section 7, block 4, GO&SF Ry survey. A new rig at Joiner test on the McIntyre ranch eight miles south of Alpine was destroyed by wind. drilling delayed until rebuilt. Progress at Gage ranch southeast of Marathon by King and Franklin of Austin reported at 300 feet, suspended awaiting casing arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deels Ranch
Marathon
Gmith, Alpine, and Associates
Go&sf Ry
McIntyre
Marathon Host to Federation Meet
Marathon hosts the twenty first semi annual Davis Mountain federation meeting with Alpine Pt Davis Marfa and Sanderson clubs participating. Highlights include talks by Dr Lucinda L Templin and Dr Martha Goedeke, an Alpine club supper and a business session detailing district plans and entertainment for the Sixth District meeting in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Davis
Marfa
Sanderson
Davis Mountain Federation
Marathon
Marathon Study Club
Ad ‘Thon
Uttle Club
Study Club
Lucinda L. Templin
Radford School For Girls
el Paso
Martha Goedeke
India
America
L. E. Wood
Fort Davis
Alpine Study Club
Perry Cartwright
Texas
G. W. Worthington
Holmes
Ese
L. F. Butt
Jamerican
New Publisher Takes Charge of Marfa Paper
Charles C. Moore, formerly of Kilgore and Missouri trained journalist, assumes leadership of the Big Bend Sentinel in Marfa after purchasing the paper two weeks ago. He succeeds Mrs. Pearl Manes who ran the Sentinel with her late husband for years, and the Avalanche extends welcome to the new owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Marfa
Charles C. Moore
Kilgore
Moore
University of Missouri
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Pearl Manes
Sentinel
Avalanche
The
Classes In Alpine Offer Free Education Under Federal Program
About 35 adults are enrolled in three Alpine classes under the Federal Education program. Courses include sewing English and parent education, led by Mrs. Harris Smith and Miss Louie Matthews. Parent class meets Mondays at 7 20 p m at the Junior High, with Pre School Child as the study topic. An everyday English grammar class is held at Central Ward School Tuesdays at 2 p m, plus sewing sessions Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 p m. No enrollment charge. all interested may join. Mr and Mrs R B Hickerson and baby recently moved to El Paso and Clint. Mr Hickerson serves in government work there, while Mrs Hickerson teaches in Clint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Harris Smith
Louie Matthews
Central Ward
Near Quota in Annual Red Cross Roll Call
Brewster county faces a near quota in the annual Red Cross Roll Call as Alpine and Marathon report $206, with Terlingua district and Mexican Alpine areas not yet reporting. County chairman Vernon M. Elwell expects the total to reach $250. no further solicitation is planned, but late subscriptions may be left at the chamber of commerce or with committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Red Cross
Vernon M. Elwell
Alpine
Marathon
Chisos ‘Mountains Park
Elwell
Chamber of Commerce
Pardon Granted to Jack West Alpine Rancher
Jack West, an Alpine rancher, received a complete pardon from Governor Ferguson after a two year sentence for the killing of John Tyler, 25, of Sanderson. West claimed unwritten law in his defense during a September trial, saying his daughter had been betrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack West
John Tyler
Ferguson
West
Tyler
Sandor
Lberty
High Grade Coal Found in Brewster County
Alpine men opened a coal mine in the lower Brewster county area about 13 miles north of Terlingua and 75 miles south of Alpine. Owned by T. D. McKinney and son L. P. McKinney and R. C. Morton, the mine already markets coal as demand grows. Plans include a coal yard in Alpine to sell the product hauled by trucks. The elder McKinney, a Terlingua area pioneer, also discovered quicksilver and cinnabar mines nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
T. D. McKinney
McKinney
Terlingua
Alpine
Fu Ure
Observatory Steel Work Is Finished
Fort Davis reports that structural steel work on the McDonald Observatory is completed and interior sheathing is nearly done. Weather delays keep work halted until spring, with a new cottage for Dr. Frank Roach completed and two more planned at Benedict Beach. Next May may begin installing heavy machinery in the dome as work resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
McDonad Observatory
Frank Roach
Benedict Beach
Charles J.stilwell
Warner-Gwasey Company
Cleveland
Jonio
Cattle Buying Slowing As Market Winds Down Here
Cattle sales and shipments, previously active the last two to three weeks, are beginning to slow as buyers leave and ranchers finish delivering cattle for regular channels. The forthcoming days will see final deliveries while ranchers manage stock left on ranges. Some cattle will be fed on winter ranges as it remains the only feed. Some cattle have been sold or leased. many power cutters have entered the area.
Sul Ross and Alpine Teachers Attend State Meeting in Galveston
A group of Sul Ross college and Alpine city school teachers left Wednesday to attend the annual State Teachers Association meeting in Galveston. Among those traveling were H. W. Morelock T. L. Steiger J. L. Eason W. J. Smith and Miss Anna D. Linn Miss Irma Lee Batey from the college faculty Supt Drury Wood of the city schools and District Superintendent J. T. H. Bickley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Alpine City
State Teachers Association
Galveston
H. W. Morelock
T. L. Steiger
J. L. Eason
W. J. Smith
Anna D. Linn
Irma Lee Batey
Colege
Supt
Drury Wood
J. T. H. Bickley
Dr L C Pope Reopens Alpine Dental Office
Dr. L C Pope and his family return to Alpine after four years in Sabinal and reopen his dental office this week. The office is in the Berkeley building on East Holland Avenue, next to the old Mojave theatre.
Series of Robberies Hit Alpine Area
A spate of robberies and attempted break ins hit Alpine over a week. A College business office safe was pried, a Buick sedan owned by Polk Hinson was stolen, and Mrs E S Cross shop on East Holland avenue was burglarized for dresses valued at about 135. The Granada theatre box office was broken into but no money was taken. No arrests reported as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Sul Ros
Polk Hinson
West Alpine
Ast Holland Avenue
Granada
Alpine Fort Stockton U S 67 work to begin soon
Fort Davis scene reports road work is due to start immediately on the Alpine Fort Stockton section of U S 67. The Highway Commission approved initial funding of about 20 000 with further appropriations to follow as work progresses. A seven acre park at the Y is planned and cattle guards, underpass work, and right of way clearing are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
U.S. 67
Alpine-Fort Stockton
Alpine
A. Buchmaier
Marathon
U. S. 90
Alpin
Morey
Buchmaier
Highway Department
U. S. 17
An Anseto
San Angelo
Dallas
Brew‘stex
Miles
Cali
Pecos County
Zachary Company
Peru
Winter Weather and Quiet Day in Alpine
Thanksgiving in Alpine was quiet with most businesses closed and workers on vacation except Aviance forces. A light winter spell brought moisture and a hint of snow, no accumulation yet. A union service at the Baptist church featured Rev. C P Craig delivering a highly regarded sermon. Attendance was fair. College and city schools dismissed for the holiday. classes resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Avianche Force
Baptist Church
C. P. Craig
Christian Church
Early Mailing of Packages Is Urged
Mrs. Annie K Turney postmaster urges Alpine citizens to shop and mail early to ensure Christmas delivery. Advice covers wrapping, marking perishable items, plain addresses, prepaid postage, envelope colors, size and weight limits, and use of special delivery for timely arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie K. Turney
Chirist
Well Known Publisher Visits the Big Bend
Marvin J. Hunter publisher of a Bandera weekly and Prentier Times visited the Big Bend with friend Elam. He is a noted Astorian with a private Texas museum and plans to return in a few weeks to collect Indian relief items to add to his collection. He was joined by Marvin Jr publisher of the Fort Davis Dispatch and Big Bend photographer W D Smithers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin J. Hunter
Bandera
Prentier Times
Elam
Rev Craig Named Pastor At Alpine Church
Rev C P Craig was called as pastor of the Christian church by a unanimous vote of the church’s official board last Sunday. He came here two months ago as supply pastor for three months and will be joined by his family in Austin at the end of the school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Craig
Christian Church
Rev. Craig
Austin
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P.T. A
Deek
IFTY
D. M. Bennett
Marfa Paper
R. B. Hickerson
Baby
Clint
Hickerson
Liberty
CAL Men
Dee
Maine
Coon
Polar
New York
Bach
Tre
Cas
Gabriel Latside
Merrill Ranch
Clacktal
Gabriel
Charley Webster
Brewster
NRS
Craig
Alpine Church
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