Trans Pecos region depicted amid kidnapping reports
A letter from J Langford of Hot Springs challenges El Paso newspaper coverage of the Big Bend area. He corrects misstatements about a 1916 Glen Springs raid, Arch Miller’s accident, and local residents Art Hannold and C L Hannold. He defends Big Bend life, cites mohair and cosmos from local sources, and notes peaceful roads, schools, and prudent conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Miller
Marathon-Hot Springs
Miller
Baisa
Big Bend
John
C. L. Hannold
Enor
Art
Hannold
Art Ukewise
McCormick
Highland Fair Ito Feature Stock Sale at Marfa
The Davis Mountain Hereford Breeders association will hold the fourth annual stock sale on the final day of the Highland Fair at Marfa next Thursday to Saturday. About 29 head of registered bulls and heifers will be auctioned, preceding a 2000-head feeder calf sale. Col Earl Dartin of Greensburg Indiana will sell to the highest bidder. The fair plans include amateur rodeo horse racing and boxing exhibits, a noon barbecue, and a street parade opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountain Hereford Breeders Association
Marfa
Thureday
Davis Mountain Group
Tri-County
Ernest Gibbons
Dibbens
Earl Dartin
Greensburg
Indiana
Addidon
Big Bend Ranches
Lobo Reserves Scrimmage With DCC Camp Boys at Jackson Field
The Lobo Reserves prepare for a practice scrimmage tomorrow at Jackson Field against Fort Davis camp boys from the DCC. Captain Skinner guides two standout local players into a developing team amid limited equipment. Coach Graves plans to field only reserves for two to three quarters in a non regular game setting.
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Lobo
DCC
Fort Davis
Sesson
Jackson Field
Skinner
West Point
Graves
Movement to establish national park in Big Bend country
A long district note describes efforts to create a national park in the rugged Big Bend region. Plans envision scenic drives, canyons such as Grand Canyon of the Rio Grande, and protection of peaks like Mt Emory and Crown Mountain. Local figures urge state land donations and a CCC camp to spur growth and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend Country
Baiter
San Angelo
Big Bend
Grand Canyon
Banta Helena
Zhisos Mountains
Rio Grande
Old Mexico
Chisos
Ghost Mountains
Chinatis
Santiagos
Oth
Lone Star States
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Presidio
Alpine
Chicago Century of Progress
Colorado
B. F. Berkeley
Biel Cobumne
St. Louisa Alpine
Helena
Mariscal
Joquillas
Mt. Emory
Crown
Lost Mine Peak
Lesser Majesty Springs
Mammoth Pines
HW. M. Wilton
Berkeley
Tra
Baptist Workers Alpine 4H Boys CCC Meet at Marathon
Baptist Workers conference theme Pecos Valley meeting to be held at Marathon next Tuesday. Marathon church hosts delegates with Rev Loyd Miller presiding. Co operation by Rev C H Cole of Marathon with invitation and song devotional. Other speakers include Rev J F Breen Sanderson Rev J M Garner Marfa Rev E E Dawson Balmorhea Rev J C McKennie Irwin Rev Buren Sparks Alpine Rev RL Pearce Fort Stockton Rev S F Marsh Port Stockton Women conference 1 30 pm attendance Alpine Baptists bolster turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Missions
Pecos Valley
C. H. Cole
Marathon
The
Baptists
J. F. Breen
Sanderson
J. M. Garner
Marfa
E. E. Dawson
Balmorhea
J. C. McKennie
Irwin
Buren Sparks
Alpine
RL. Pearce
Fort Stockton
PF. Marsh
Port Stockton
Alpine 4H wins ranch and calf prizes at Southwestern Baby Beet show
Alpine 4H boys led by Jo Miles win ranch championship with a Sunny Glen calf bred for Mrs. Kate Nevill. Joe also takes first in a five-calf group, second in senior calf, and fifth in junior calf. James Miles and J L Murdock place in other junior calf events. CCC crew uncovers two bodies and a skull in Keesey Canyon while working on Skyline Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
el Paso
Jo Miles
J. Miles
Sunny Glen
Kate Nevill
Joe
George Jones
Marta
W. A. Daugherty
Alpine Ranch
James Miles
J. L. Murdock
Daugherty
Harry Scovee
Fort Davis
Jack Mayfield
CCC
Skyline Drive
Keesey Canyon State Park
John Pettigo
Mayfield
Victor J. Smith
Sut
Ross
Rapid Strides by Sul Ross College Band Reported
Sul Ross college has organized a band under director Thomas B Granger. The group aims to perform at all home football games this season with a public concert likely in late November. Officers elected include Seldon Robinson Ballinger as president, Bill Blaydes Fort Stockton as vice president, and Eldon McGonagill Marathon as business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Thomas B. Granger
Granger
Seldon Robinson
Ballinger Wing
Bill Blaydes
Fort Stockton
Eldon ‘McGonagill
Marathon
Eldorado Man Leases Cafe Business Here
Mtr and Mrs. W. H. Punk leased Elite Cafe on East Halland Avenue to Lee Duncan, a former Eldorado cafe operator, who took charge last Friday. Duncan, with prior cafe experience in Eldorado, is Bruce Duncan’s brother, recently with the George A. Brown ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mtr
W. H. Punk
East Holland Avenue
Lee Duncan
Eldorado
Duncan
Alpine
Bruce Duncan
George A. Brown
Sanderson-Alpine clash at Jackson Field this afternoon
Sanderson Alpine play here today at four o'clock as Alpine High School Bucks meet Sanderson High Eagles at Jackson Field. Bucks had a rain-shortened opener against Marfa Shorthorns two weeks ago and face Fort Stockton next Friday followed by Del Rio. Bucks report no injuries and will bring two full teams if needed. Sanderson's squad is said to be inexperienced but has trained for five weeks and should be ready for the game this afternoon. Buck supporters urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saroris
Roswell
New Mexico
Lobos
Mexco
Ranger Junior College
Ranger School
McMurry College
Ihne Alpine High School
Bucks
Sanderson High Eagles
Jackson Field
Marfa Shorthorns
Duncan
Hhe
Sanderson Boys
Buck
Fort Stockton
del Rio
Alpine Rancher Adds Fine Bull to Herd
Mrs. J. C. Bird expands her Hereford herd at Alpine with Publican Domino 18th a young bull from C. M. Sargent & Sons Merkel stock. Bird Babcock and David Walker retrieved the animal Monday Patrick Merkel stock has prize winning lineage including Publican Domino Jr grand champion at the Missouri State Pair show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publican Domino
C. M. Sargent & Sons
Merkel
J. C. Bird
Alpine
Bird
San Angelo NRA Rally Set for Monday Evening
The San Angelo NRA committee invites Alpine citizens to an NRA mass meeting next Monday at eight p.m. Principal speakers will be U.S. Senator Tom Connally of Texas and Representative R. E. Thompson, with the program featuring notable leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
NRA
Alpine
Waterly
Tom Connally
U. S
Texas
R. E. Thompson
Congress
Development of Texas first major park proceeds in Davis Mountains
Davis mountains area moves toward establishing Texas first major park after Roosevelt’s CCC plans. Article notes road construction on Kesey canyon slopes, scenic drives, lookout points, and future utilities. Mentions W C Yeager and former park leader Welty, and historic canyons Limpia and Canyon Diablo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Davis Mts
Vilage
Fos
Meret
Dr Tate
Rana
Endares
Richard
Berkshire Hills
Roosevelt
CCC
Davis Mountains
United States
Meaures
PLA. Welty
Austin
Kesey Canyon
Watever
W. C. Yeager
Mr. Welly
Limpia Canyon
Hospital Canyon
Limpia
Canyon Diablo
Andrew J. Prude
Tve
Richard Merill
Diablo
Limpla
Merrills
McIntyre Test Reaches 1000 Feet On Alpine Ranch Drill
The McIntyre ranch drill near Alpine has reached 1000 feet in a test well by C. M. Joiner and associates. M. Scharge of the drilling company said 10 inch casing will be run before resuming operations after days in a hard black lime formation. The test location is in section 31, rook 352, W. J. Mitchell survey, and is the county’s sole active drilling site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre Ranch
Alpine
C. M.cDad Joiner
Highlands Get First Norther Of The Season
Cool fair weather swept the Highland area after a spell of unusual warmth, bringing the season's first norther that lasted two or three days. Moisture accompanied the cool wave with cloudy skies and several showers reported in the Alpine area. Ranges in Highlands are in good condition though lower Big Bend remains dry. potential winter range in the southern district could benefit from more moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Big Bend
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Glass Mountains
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M. A. Nixon
Holland Avenue
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Ethel Clarkson
Chicago
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Wut
Hiland Fair Ito
Cees ‘We Chin
Phason
Pos
Andlan
Chih Tun Tal
Ian
Alsat
Ron Tirsmen
Diaz Aldie
Alte
Chios
Alaate
Ranger Gxytain de P Sleker
Jesse Evans
Pecos
Mexico
Baptist
Tate Missions
Gunaky al Paso
Eldorado Man
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JE McDonald
MeIntyre
ER and Associates
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