Trans Pecos Tales Flip Longhorn Horns Scam
East Texas gossip about a cave of longhorn skeletons has sparked a horn scam in several states. Imported polished horns sold as Texas Longhorn relics allege a lost herd last resting place. Fort Stockton area anglers form Rainbow Pushing club to stock Rainbow Lake with 18 000 bass and bluegill. Cougar sightings rise in Rositas mountains prompting calls for government trapping to protect livestock.
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East Texas
Big Bend
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Austria
Hungary
Fort Stockton
Rainbow Pushing
Pecos
Ward
Upton Counties
Rainbow Lake
Pecon Rive
Fort Stockton-Monahans Highway
Stockton
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Rositas Mountains
Brewster County
Bud Roark
Tentative contract awarded for courthouse and jail rehab
County commissioners met Monday to review a tentative contract for rehabilitating the county courthouse and jail. RW Peters, local contractor, was named in the award, with final approval pending standard formalities and adjustments.
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RW. Peters Jocal
Lobos Meet A C C Here Tomorrow
Coach B C Graves leads the Lobos into a test against the Abilene A C C Wildcats at Jackson Field tomorrow afternoon. The Lobos showed weakness in last week's opener vs Port Clark Soldiers and seek a smoother, stronger performance. Rivalry with the Wildcats dates back years with mixed results, including a Highland fair win for the Lobos last fall and a Wildcats victory this spring. The pack faces injuries and handicaps as they prepare for the next game.
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Mes Lobos
A. C. C. Wildcats
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Lobos
Port Clark
Graves
Lobo School of Minesames
el Paso
Marfa
Jackson Field
Wildcats
Highland Fair
Cats
Wilk
Internationals Lose Closing Game Sunday
The Alpine Internationals, a local Mexican baseball team, closed a successful season last Sunday with a loss to a mixed Marfa team by 7 to 5. Pierre pitched most of the game for the locals while Pilar Her Candes, star twirler for the Internationals, relieved at the end. The game was played on Polo's field in the south part of town.
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Alpine Internationals
Uccessful
Marfa
Pierre
Pilar Hercandes
Polo
Observatory Staff Boost Planned at McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis reports that staff at McDonald Observatory will be increased soon. Dr. F. E. Roach returns from six weeks away announcing Dr. T. Elvey of Ferres Observatory will join for a year with a monthly salary of 30 and oversee the new work. They will reside in the completing new house. The Elveys’ assignment follows his role in identifying Mount Locke here. The project, partly financed by a 30 percent PWA grant, covers plastering repairs repainting and exterior work on both buildings. Timing for starting remains undecided.
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McDonald Observatory
F. E. Roach
T. Elvey
Ferres Observatory
Dr. Roach
Dr. Elvey
Yerkes
Ome
Mount Locke
Davis Mountains
Mrs. Roach
Kansas City
Chicago
Williams Bay
Wisconsin
Wrotal
PWA
Alpine Man Dies After Prolonged Illness
E Dorris aged 14 died, his father Bill Dorris and family in Alpine since 1921. The elder Dorris, born September 2, 1861 in Tennessee, worked as quarryman near the Southern Pacific rock crusher west of town. He married Sarah Jane Canton, leaving seven children, four surviving. Funeral at Bill Dorris's home, Rev. Craig officiating, Elm Grove Cemetery interment.
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Tom Kepley
Nashville
Tenn
Clarence
Red Bluff
Texas
Bill
Alpine
Eddie
Bartow
Baplat Church
P. Craig
Christian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Enthusiastic Sul Ross Advocate Endorses College
W. J. Maon and daughter Miss Alice Fletcher Mann visited Alpine early this week to view Sul Ross Teachers College where Miss Mann begins her second year. The Sterling City News-Record notes Sul Ross growth and praises its educational and physical opportunities, claiming the college offers ideal environments comparable to famed European locales.
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W. J. Maon
Alice Fletcher ‘Mann
Alpine
Miss Mann
Sul Ross
Southwest
America
Italy
Switzerland
Fasmas
Sterling City News-Record
Allegation Over Dr Goodman Sparks Texas Ties Claim
A local story alleges Dr R A Goodman leads the eco experiment station and hails from New York, but Goodman denies the accusation as he clarifies his Texas roots from Wichita Falls and promises a forthcoming sharp response.
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R.A. Goodman
Ow York
Doe
Texas
Wichite Pass
Denies Writ Plea In Grierson Case
In Fort Davis on October 2 Judge C R Sutton denied a second writ of habeas corpus for George Grierson held at the San Antonio state mental hospital. The court ruled the August unity hearing was legal and ship shape. Grierson was returned to the San Antonio facility after several weeks in the county jail. Mead Wilson of Marfa remains guardian of the Grierson estate.
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Fort Davis
George Grierson
State Hospital
San Antonio
C. R. Sutton
Jett Davis County
Sutton
Grierson
Mead Wilson
Marfa
Legion To Meet At Stockton Fort Stockton Event
Fort Stockton hosts the semi annual convention of the American Legion of Texas on October 17 and 18. Congressman TE Thomason will address Legionnaires as Alpine chapter members present plan reenfrantation and transfer. A free barbecue, dances, rifle and pistol shoots, and band concert are scheduled with hotels ready to welcome visitors.
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Fort Stockton
Irie
Fort Stock
Legionaires
Oh Jer Poste
M. L. Hop
Ernest Besley
Philip Rooney
Lions to Stage Womanless Style Show Next Thursday
The Lions club will present a Womanless Style Show at the Gran a theatre next Thursday night as part of the regular program. Proceeds go to Alpine High athletic fund to support football and other sports, with film Dont Bet on Blondes starring Warren William, Claire Doda and Guy Kibbee shown. Public urged to attend for a worthy cause.
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Lion Club
Granada Theatre
Warren William
Claire Doda
Guy Kibbee
Alpine High School Athletic Fund
Lions
Nueces River Bridge To Be Rebuilt Soon
UVALDE Sept 30 Plans for rebuilding the bridge spanning the Nueces River on Highway 90 eight miles west of Uvalde have been prepared and sent to Austin for review by the State Highway Department. The structure was badly damaged by the June 14 flood. Officials expect bids to be called at the October meeting of the State Highway Commission.
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Uvalde
Nueces River
Austin
State Highway Department
Nueves
State Highway Commission
Child Escapes With Minor Injuries After Auto Crash
Little Dorothy Evelyn Mullenix, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Mullenix Jr., was struck by a car driven by local photographer W. D. Smithers at the Holland avenue and Fifth street corner shortly after noon last Saturday. She suffered painful scratches and bruises but no serious injuries. The accident was said to have been unavoidable.
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Dorothy Evelyn Mullenix
J.T. Mullenix, Jr
Holland Avenue
Fifth Street
W. D. Smithers
Highland Area Gets Initial Touch of Winter Last Week
Alpine area reports its first touch of winter with cold wet weather last Thursday morning. A heavy frost lingered for two days, then moderating by Saturday noon. Grass growth benefited from recent rainfall, and farmers hope for more moisture within a week to sustain vegetation until frost ends growth.
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Riehers
Alpine Boy Secures Editorial Post in El Paso Herald-Post
Mr and Mrs Harper Sparks left Monday for El Paso where their son Harper a Sul Ross College senior, will join the editorial department of the El Paso Herald Post. He has studied journalism since enrolling and has served as correspondent and feature writer for several Texas papers and helped with the Avalanche during school.
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Harper Sparks
el Paso
el Paso Herald-Post
Harper
Sul Ross College
Texas
Avalanche News
Lobos Roll Over Fort Clark 39 0 In Opener
Lobos open season with a 39 to 0 victory over Clark soldiers at Jackson Field. Coach B C Graves uses full squad as Sul Ross passing attack shines with Pierce McNeill and Dobbs directing. Scoring came on six touchdowns and 13 first downs to 2 for Ft Clark.
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Lobos
Port Park
Jackson Eld
Clark
Sul Ross
Pierce
McNeill
Dobbs
Carll
Colvin
Warnock
Baptist Revival Held At Valentine And District Rallies
A revival meeting at Valentine Baptist Missionary Church drew many participants. The report notes two district rallies in Pecos on Thursday and in El Paso on Friday, closing with a large men’s banquet at First Baptist Church in Pecos.
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Baptist Missionary
Valentine
Pecos
el Paso
First Baptist Church
Marfa Alpine Highway Paving Contract To Be Awarded This Month
A contract for paving the Marfa Alpine highway is expected to be awarded this month. Officials say funding will cover approximately 18 miles with paving likely to begin soon after. The project links Marfa and Alpine, tying two county districts with state support and local labor.
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Fie
Baehwer
Ford
Alpine Hi Downs Iraan 11 26-7 in Friday Grid Clash
Alpine Hi tows Iraan 20 7 as Buck attackers open second period with three touchdowns. Sul Tet led scoring with two others by Valader and Barrow as Alpine High School players broaden roster debate. Local fans claim team composition questions and college tie accusations in the postgame chatter.
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Duasan
Iraan Braves
Nthe Old Town
Bucks
Sul Tet
Valader
Barrow
Toeerties
Braves
Metators
Fem
Avery Met
Alpine High School
Bonafide
Alpine
Buck
Sul Ross College
Bonafide High School
Alpine School
Pioneer Citizen of Texas Dies After Brief Illness
An obituary notes the passing of a longtime Texas resident after a short illness. The notice highlights the individual's community involvement, family, and years residing in the state, with emphasis on local ties and remembered service.
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Texas
Enthusiasm at Sul Ross College Football Meet on Monday
Alpine business leaders and college faculty attended a Monday evening feed with Lobo varsity players at Sul Ross College. B B Coan and Fort Davis school officials spoke on football prospects for the season, stressing school and town support and a strong club ahead of the season.
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Lobo
Sul Ross
B. B. Coan
Fort Davis
West Texas
Experience is the fool's master reason the wise man's Ger
A terse adage contrasts experience with reason, asserting folly guides the untrained while wisdom rests in measured judgment. The saying emphasizes discipline, foresight, and prudence as keys to sound decision making.
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