New September rain record for Alpine area
Alpine area sets a September rainfall record with reports of over six inches in the past month, surpassing 1941 levels in the region west of the Pecos. Rain fell across a wide zone from Alpine to Sierra Blanca, filling tanks and lifting spirits as ranchers note improvements despite lingering nuisances from train tooting.
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Alpine
Pecos
Hovey
Earl Fallis
J. G. Fain
M. F. Payne
Slue Robinson
Chas
Stanford
Seldon Robinson
Francis Juaniz
T. F. Skevington
Vernon McIntyre
Leona Hector
Sierra Blanca
R. J. Ratliff
Denton
D. N. Scott
San Antonio
Julian Walker
Hobbs
N. M
N. Osborne
Tucumcari
J. J. Roberts
P. M. Chambers
Marathon
R. T. Lewis
Ell
Here
Lghter
Counry
Roy Stillwell
Chisos
Murrah Buys Part of Moody Ranch in Brewster County
R H Murrah, longtime Texas ranchman, has purchased about 33000 acres of the W L Moody ranch in Brewster County. The Murrahs will move from Van Horn to Alpine to live, with son R H Jr joining the operation. Murrah Sr is brother of J R Murrah of Del Rio who recently bought the Gilmer ranch in Persimmon Gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RH. Murrah
Terrell and Culberson County
Hhas
W. L. Moody
Brewster County
Murrahs
van Horn
Alpine
Mr. Murrah
R. H. Jr
Mr. Murrah Sr
J. R. Murrah
del Rio
J. W. Gil‘mer
Persimmon Gap
Bucks Clint Lions Set Clash At Jackson Field
The Alpine High Bucks face Clint Lions at Jackson Field Saturday evening at 7 48 shifting from Friday due to officials conflict. Clint, rated close to Fabens, who beat Bucks 7 6 here two weeks ago, lost to Fabens 13 7 last weekend. Billy Bell and Joe Ramirez out two weeks, Harfst to backfield, two freshmen in line, Pato Hernandez away at FFA in Dallas.
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Alpine High Bucks
Clint Lions
Jackson Field
Harfst
Pato Hernandez
Dallas
FFA
Personal security praise for timely notices and bonds
The note thanks various parties for prompt responses to past-due subscriptions and avoids mailing second notices. It urges buy and hold of U S Savings Bonds as a security measure and comments on postal regulations and the burden of follow ups.
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U.S
Paso
Building activity grows in Alpine despite shortages
Alpine sees multiple large construction projects and several home sales despite material scarcities. Major builds include the Lockhart Clinic and Hospital near the Presbyterian church and the frozen locker plant for Grady Newton, plus a Nixon & Starnes Motors showroom. Local contractors Ralph W. Peters and Sidney Johnson lead new residences, with several cottages sold to veterans and buyers such as Sam D. Thomas and C. J. Kerby.
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Alpine
Lock‘art
Presbyterian Church
Grady Neton
Nixon & Starnes Motors
East Holland Ave
N. Fifth
North Fifth Street
Sidney Johnson
Brady
Tom Burleson
North Alpine
Guy Crawford
Ralph W. Peters
Locl
Antelope Hunt Opens Under Pleasant Weather in Trans-Pecos
The Trans-Pecos annual antelope hunt opened in sunny cool conditions. Governor Coke Stevenson joined opening ceremonies at the Davis Mountains Indian Lodge, with multiple hunters reporting large buck sizes on day one and a notable 1549 inch horn measurement. Horns and calibers varied among participants as the hunt drew a waiting list of over 70 amid 502 permits issued.
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Trans-Pecos
Coke Stevenson
Davis Mountains
Ernest Boyer
Kokernot Ranch
Russell H
Joe A. Small
Western Sportsman
Austin
Koernot Ranch
Horne
Hal Peterson
Kerrville
Keesey Kimball
Hs Father
Veterans edge Lobos 32 to 7 at Jackson Field
The ACC Wildcats defeated the Lobos 32 to 7 in a late season football game at Jackson Field before a large crowd. M. Mason and Beard highlighted early drives as penalties hampered the Lobos, with the Wildcats scoring twice before the half and maintaining control throughout.
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ACC Wildcats
ACC Player Injured In ACC Sul Ross Game At Plainview
Mick Mason of Plainview, ACC star halfback, underwent surgery for internal injuries from a first quarter hit in the ACC Sul Ross football game here last Saturday night. He is reported recovering well at a local hospital with wife and her parents by his side.
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Mick Mason
Plainview
ACC
Helm
TIGRA Meeting Held Here Is Pronounced Outstanding
Alpine 14, McMurry 43, Eastern New Mexico 0. Tulsa 52, New Mexico A. & M. C. Lamar 13, Hardin 0. San Angelo JC 27, Paris J. Carabens 18, Clint 7. Toyah 18, Marathon 13, Fort Davis 26, Fort Hancock 0. Denotes teams either Sul Ross or Alpine High have played or will play later this season.
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Alpine
McMurry
New Mexico
Tulsa
New Mex
C. Lamar
Hardin
San Angelo JC
Paris J. Carabens
Clint
Toyah
Marathon
Fort Davis
Fort Hancock
Sul Ross
Alpine High
Legion and Auxiliary to Meet Next Tuesday Night
The Big Bend Post American Legion will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. The Auxiliary is invited to join for a larger gathering. Several important matters will be discussed and all Legion and Auxiliary members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Big Bend
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Auxiliary
New Market Grocery To Open On Holland Avenue
C West plans a new market and grocery adjoining the Texas cafe he owns on Holland Avenue. Modern fixtures and stock are set for opening this weekend, under the name Wests Cash Grocery, opening tomorrow or Monday.
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Holland Avenue
C. West
Texas Cafe
Yeterday
West
Ash
Hunting and Fishing Scenes Shown by H G McMillan
A large crowd viewed color pictures exhibited by H G McMillan Lubbock oil man in the Holland hotel banquet room Monday night. The hunting and fishing scenes in color, from Canada to Mexico, reflect McMillan’s long standing hobby. No admission was charged and the banquet room reportedly held a full audience.
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H. G. McMillan
Lubbock
Holland Hotel
Olor
Canada
Mexico
Mr. McMillan
Lobos Ready To Meet Mec Murry In Tough Tilt
Sul Ross Lobos face a strong Mec Murry Indians squad in Sweetwater Saturday. Coach Red Pierce notes the Indian line towers at about 210 pounds with fast backs, predicting a rough game after reviewing Simmons McMurry film. Lobos report minor injuries but all players likely to suit up for the clash.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Mec
Murry College Indians
Sweetwater
Red Pierce
Lobo
Simmons University- McMurry
Simmons
Pierce
Lobos
New Mexico State College
New Mexico
Sweet *Water
Alpine
Hospitality of Residents Praised by Visitors at Alpine Meeting
Members of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn praised Alpine hospitality after a quarterly meeting held there last weekend. About 400 to 500 attended a Holland hotel reception and a gymnasium dance, with social events and a pledge to support Sul Ross College expansion. Out-of-town ranchers, stockyards and banks joined Fort Worth officials in organizing a record gathering, with Fort Worth chosen for next year’s meeting in December.
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Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn
Alpine
Laren
Ted
Holland Hotel
Sul Ross
Funarény
Sion O
Arium
L. Stumberg
TSGRA
Sul Rass
Evans
Fort Davis
Kokemot Park
Fayette Yates
Gilmer Morriss
Worth Evens
Ray Willoughby
Sul Ross College
ACC
Jimmy Pate
Chamber of Commercier
Fort Worth
Plans for Hallo we'en carnival in Central ward scho
Plans for the annual PTA Hallo we en carnival were laid at a meeting of the committee chaired by Mrs Alan Fraser held Monday The theme is Recreation The Child His Welfare and Entertainment fund raising is primary The carnival will be on Central ward school grounds with new concessions for continuous entertainment It is a noted West Texas event originated by the Alpine PTA years ago
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B. H. Warrock
Sul Ross
W. A. Daugherty
East Ave
C. JL. Kerby
East Alpine
Sam D. Thomas
Lloyd Riegle
Bob Sandhii
C.E. Garrison
Weal
C.G. Morrison & Co
Seldon Robinson
Chas. E. Treadwell
J. T. Carney
O. E.sperry
North Alpine
Mirs
Eugene Parr
Merritt Hopson
West Ave. A
J. B. Speer
Frank P. Mathews
Central Ward School
C. A. Bryant
WB Oil Co
Bob Wyatt Ridence
East Ave. B
Mac Felker
PTA Hallowe'en
Alan Fraser
Central Ward
PTA
West Texas
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Northing
Uch
R. H. Murrah
Moody Ranch
San Francisco
Calif
Army
Paul A. Reichle
York
Oakland
Ladd Field
Fairbanks
Alaska
Bos Anne Ellis
Joe Brady
North Phelps St
Walter Lee
Cal Edward
Huff
Brownwood
A. Hudler
Evan J. Adkins
Buck
Charles Schreiner III
Meier Brothers
Gilbert L. Meier
Jspital
Juan Prieto
Ruidosa
Wedness
U. S
Obos
Beard
Wildcats
Iry
Akins
Dodd
Davisle
Waldrumit
Webb
Rossonians
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