Good Will Trippers Received Warm Welcome in Chihuahua Capitol
About 50 Alpine travelers spent two days in Chihuahua City praising Mexican hospitality and considering a second goodwill tour. They visited the cathedral, capitol, school, and ranch sites, noting improvements and the friendliness of locals. The party included Marfa and Presidio businesspeople and was hosted with guards and courteous officials from the Orient railroad and Mexican authorities.
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Chihuahua Capitol
Chihuahua City
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mem
Pace
Alning Mart
Orient
Can City
Hil Tago
Thend
Marfa
Fort Stock
Presidio
Odessa
Orient Railroad
Ofinaga
Aeroas
WINS CUP Fort Davis Girl Awarded Prize at Paso Rodeo
Fort Davis Oct 2 Miss Bath Espy won the big trophy a handsome silver cup for being the most attractively costumed cowgirl and duchess in the queen s train. Ruth was first chooser of shawls and Jack McCutcheon rode with her in the parade delightful honor. Miss Ruth will represent Fort Davis as duchess to the queen at the Marfa fair this week.
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Fort Davis
Ruth
Marfa Fair
Angel Food Tonight at High School Auditorium
The Little Theatre of the Alps presents Angel Food tonight at 8:15 in the new High School auditorium. A witty comedy drama of marital difficulties, directed by Mrs. Edith Hopnon, with a strong cast led by Mrs. Gee, Pugh, Mrs. Edna Maxey, and James Yancy.
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Angel
Edith Hop Non
Imself Nng
Ars
Gee
Pugh
Edna Maxey
Ernest Une Beherns
Claire Davis
James Yancy
A. Thomason
Harmon Carpenter
Harold Kim
End and Alpine Endeavor Rally Held in El Paso
Rev L W Bridges pastor of the Christian church with Mrs Bridges and Miss Eda Mae Weyerts attended a MY PC E rally in El Paso Tuesday. Bridges said the principal speaker was Harold Singer head of Endeavor in ten southern western states Alpine yesterday.
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L. W. Bridges
The
Christian Church
Bridges
Eda Mae Weyerts
Alpine Endeavor
MY. PC. E
el Paso
Harold Singer
Endeavor
Ford Airship Here Sunday
Alpine Motor company announces a large all metal cabin Ford airship exhibition touring the country. The ship weighs 10 000 pounds loaded and carries 14 passengers with a cruising speed of 100 mph and top speed of 126 mph. Parachute jumps by Joe La Ball are planned, landing at 9 am Sunday on the Fort Davis road field. Passengers can ride 15 miles for 3, with free rides for Ford buyers. Pilots Ben Gregory and Dale Asietz are licensed by the Department of Commerce.
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Alpine Motor Company
Ford
Alpine
America
Ford Repres
Sentative
Fort’ Davis
Joe la Ball
Ford Dealers Here
Ben Gregory
Dale Asietz
Lcensen
The
Department of Commercr
32000 Acre Ranch Sold for 300000 in Pecos County
The 32000 acre Kennedy ranch long operated by the late J P Kennedy was sold to T Hogan and New York investors for about 200000. Oil leases are held by Pure Barnsdall California Humble and Transcontinental. The ranch lies about 18 miles north of Swancettor station on the Orient and 25 to 30 miles northeast of the Brewster county line at Hovey. Hogan, an oil man, is in New York arranging the deal from Midland.
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Kennedy
J. P. Kennedy
Ihe
T. Hogan
New York
Stockton
Potentoll
Pecos County
Swancettor
Brewster County
Hovey
T.S. Hogan
New York Associates
Hendrick Ranch
Winkler County
Pioneer States
Pure
Barnsdall
California
Humble
Hogan
Midland
Alpine Cowboy Earns Third in Break Rope and Fourth in Steer Riding
Alpine roper Bill Till won third in break roping and fourth in steer riding at the rodeo in El Paso last week, as reported by West of the Rockies.
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el Paso
Bill Till
Haley Ere
Rockies
Revival fires destroy in Fort Stockton dwelling church event
A Sunday revival held by Methodist, Christian, Presbyterian and Baptist churches drew 50 converts before a fire damaged a West Holland avenue residence used by geologists mapping the Big Bend. The blaze likely started from an electric water heater. furnishings and maps valued around 2500 dollars were ruined. Firefighters could not save contents as occupants were away.
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R. Davis
Davis
B. E. McLain
Alpine Nowing
Fort Stockton
West Holland Avenue
Big Bend
McLain
Cars Needed to Transport Students to Marfa Game
Urgent call for drivers with spare seats to take students to the football game in Marfa tomorrow afternoon. People with cars are asked to drive between 12:30 and 1:20 PM, offering rides to residents and ensuring others can join the trip.
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Marfa
New Cleaning Shop Opens on Fifth Street
J Byers and Jimmy Yancey unveil a new cleaning and pressing enterprise in a recently completed North Fitz building opposite Lange's oat shop. The venture, operated by Mrs M S Burke and partners, aims to serve the local area with fresh services. Graves prepares Lobos for a key match against Texas Tech in Marfa at 3 tomorrow, hoping for a home win and strong support from local fans.
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Oh Byers
Ness
North
Lange
J. Byers
Jimmy Yancey
Enterprise
Coach Graves
M.S. Burke
Matadors
Texas Tech
Marfa
Graves
Lobos
Bullhters
Wright Stricken With Sciatic Attack Near Marfa
Dr J B Wright was struck by an acute sciatic rheumatic attack while stopping to inspect a brake en route to Marfa to judge poultry at the fair exhibits. A passerby took him to Marfa for care then he was moved to Alpine by Livingston ambulance. His entire right hip is affected but doctors say the condition is not necessarily serious.
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J.B. Wright
Marfa
Alpine
Livingston
Sidelights on the Chihuahua Trip
A local feature covers the Alpine delegation and guests from Marfa Balmorhea Pecos Odessa Presidio and Hovey joining a Chihuahua City tour. Leaders John M. Gist W H Rhodes Hayden Barrow and others boost Marfa and the Marta Pate while Governor’s palace events and Camara de comercio luncheon unfold. Presidio hosts civic figures including H H Lovett and Berta representation, with meals on the train due to scarce lunch options between Ojinaga and Chihuahua.
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Alpine
Chihuahua City
Marfa
Balmorhea
Pecos
Odessa
Presidio
Hovey
John M. Gist
W. H. Rhodes
Hayden Barrow
Gist
Rhodes
Hayden
Rhode
Avs
W. C. Addison
Hovty
Lease
E.W. King
Julia
Margarita Spencer
Ofella Hernandes
HB. Dupuy
H. H. Lovett
Presi- Mo
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Oriente
Plans for Border Way motorcade Oct 21 announced
Plans underway for a large motorcade over U S Highway 90, the Border Way, from San Antonio to El Paso starting Oct 21. Del Rio leaders Hal Hamilton and H Wren travel to Alpine and other towns to promote publicity with Fred Herndon of the San Antonio Express. About 100 cars expected, with stops in Del Rio, Alpine, and Sul Ross College, aiming to boost West Texas commerce and tourism.
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U. S
San Antonio
el Paso
Alamo City
Hal Hamilton
del Rio
H. Wren
Fred Herndon
Wera
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Bie
Alpine
Lock
Rotary of Neree
Sul Ross College
Traffic fines in Mayor Baines court for six violators
In Mayor George Baines court six autoists faced fines on Tuesday for traffic violations. Five speeding drivers were assessed the usual five dollars with no costs, while a motorist who parked near a downtown corner paid a single dollar. All fines were paid, per the traffic officer.
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George Baines
Parker
Alpine Cemetery benefit dinner announced for next Thursday
The Alpine Cemetery annual benefit at Midway cafe will be held next Thursday. Dinner served until 1 pm features baked chicken and sides with a 75 cent adult and 50 cent child price. Committee chairs named for soliciting foods and serving. Proceeds fund cemetery upkeep and new landscaping projects.
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Alpine Cemetery
Whatery Association
Solietty Foods
G. W Haines
Ella Chastain
G.W Martin
B. Cook
B.D. Linn
W. F. McGaughy
C.F. Kimball
W. H. Terry
J. W. Ferguson
W. P. Hinson
Homer Ferguson
Joe Parker
Association
Linn
Cooperation at Cemetery Needs Ruling by Alpine Association
A local association tabled a resolution this week requesting a ban on extra rain from Upping the sexton’s duties. It urges members to hire separate workers for cemetery tasks, preserving the sexton’s regular duties and improving lot care with water hose provision by lot owners. The group seeks universal citizen cooperation.
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Jone
Sparton Radios To Be Represented Here In Alpine District
Casner Motor company will sell Sparton radios in Alpine and surrounding territory. Cas Brothers of El Paso named distributors for West Texas. Cas Edwards, Alpine electrical wizard, to head sales and service for dealers here. Radios to be carried in stock, with stand installments and time payment financing through the automobile firm.
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Sparton
Casner Motor Company
Alpine
F. P. McGuaghy
Cas Brothers
el Paso
West Texas
Cas Edwards
Automobile Company
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Ron Mege
Hetner
Marfa High School
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George Mets
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