Highland fair committees named for Marfa event
Port Davis volunteers aid the Highland fair in Marfa with exhibits planned for October 8 9 10. The chamber of commerce appointed committees on exhibits beautification public expenditures and education to work with West Texas chamber and local groups. Visitors Mr and Mrs J M Bennett from Albany Texas toured the Davis Mountains State Park area and stayed at Hotel Limpia.
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Port Davis
Marfa
Chamber of Commerce
H. G. ‘Thompson
Lee Sproul
J.P. Brown
Barry Beetwee
Hicks Gray
Keeney Miller
Musuti Canyon
J. W. Kapy
J. W. Merrit
E. Raton
West ‘Texas Chamber of Commerce
JM. Bennett
Fanall Won
Albany
Texas
Weenie Loop
Davis Mountains
Ark Highway
Hotel Limpia
Hennett
McCutcheons
Mountain Country Driving Cattle and Highway Plans
Readers recall mountain country drives to see the Davis mountains state park highway and surrounding activity. Alpine cars visit Bennett McCutcheon family sites as preparations to start the highway spark renewed interest and many trips over the hills are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett McCutcheon
Activitier Recenuy
Davis Mountains State Park
Big Hills
Local Social Highlights Include Alpine and Marfa Guests
A long list of Alpine and Marfa residents attended a bountiful buffet supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Clair of Alpine, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pruitt and Mr. and Mrs. Gay Toward of Marfa, plus numerous others. Bridge scores crowned Mrs. Howard and Atos Bisbee. prize went to Henry and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. Williams and her mother have traveled to San Angelo for several months. A baby boy was born September 21.
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Cueste
Calvin Clair
Alpine
Ben Pruitt
Gay
Marfa
Messrs
James H. G. Thompson
Guy Caldwell
Clay Repy
Chard Merrill
RD. Swarta
Hen ¥ Gray
Lee Sproul
Marvin Hunter
EH. Fowlkes
M. Jon
George Wiliams
Mises Clara
Lanrab
Vida Mae Coulson
Jimmie Friend
Janet Jones
Mary Lavingson
Ruth Livingston
Marta
Lit
Tle Bisbee
Verna Gray
Eloise
Thomas
Bryan Welker
J. W. McBloy
Louis Sloan
Charles Prude
Sam Poigh
Mtr Howard
Atos Bisbee
Henry
Mra RC. Williams
BM. Gray
San Angelo
Terlingua Wedding Closest Couple Returns Home
Mr W M Welle returns from the east planning prospecting near Starpona. Father Bernard of Alpine and two Cathie sisters visited Sunday and will give special religious instruction. Mr and Mrs Oscar Rheinheimer, Halntow Mines party, and others visited Oakton, Homer Vse home, for a pleasant Sunday. Mexican consul Lope greeted by Marta nny and joined wedding plans of Tom O Connor and Terlingua couple heading home after the wedding trip to New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Welle
Starpona
Bernard
Alpine
Oscar Rheinheimer
Halntow
Paso
Sigrid Swannon
Portland
Oregon
Babbe
W. D .Arenas
Ute
Oakton
Lope
Mr. Lope
Tom O'Connor
Terlingua
Mrs. O'Connor
Lively Odds and Ends Jumble From Humorous Dialogues
A collage of quirky exchanges and light sketches features quips about thirst, a photo charge for children, jokes on poetry and movie stars, a traveling salesman, and a classroom punchline. The piece blends playful wordplay with wit from multiple speakers and situational vignettes.
U S Army Band Sets Historic Records for Service and Tours
The U S Army band, using 10 Alpine on October 16, has long held records among military ensembles. It officiates at army functions in the capital and often plays at official, diplomatic, and White House events. It has broadcast farther and to more nations than any other music organization, led major funeral and ceremonial events, and served as a cultural envoy to Latin America and Europe.
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U. S. Army Band
White House
U.S. Army Band
Atlantic
Pacific
Col Lindbergh
Washington
Pring
Leonard Wood
Charles Lindbergh
Paris
Carran
Lind
Pan-American Union
Congress
Sevile
Texas Sees Convict Population Rise to 6000
Texas reports 5700 convicts in the state system with 5333 on hand and 700 more than last year. Inmates include 99 inside Huntsville and 31 in insane asylums, while 4573 work on farms. With the Criminal Appeals court resuming in October, the total is expected to exceed 6000 by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Court of Crimnal Appeals
Huntsville
Court of Criminal App
Lutheran services and Church of Christ welcome in Alpine
The Lutheran Services announce Sunday morning at 11 with topic The Christian Prayer and Sunday evening at 8 with topic The Christian Life, plus a Sunday night confirmation and Lord's Supper in Odd Fellows hall. The Church of Christ invites students with Bible study at 11 am, 7 pm preaching, 7:15 pm youth meeting, and Wednesday 7:43 pm midweek.
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Odd Fellows Hall
AG. Wiederaenders
Church OF Christ
Alpine
Church of Cirst
Batey, Minster
Fisher Guild Offers $75,000 Prize
An apparent notice from the Fisher Guild offers a prize of seventy five thousand dollars. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a reward or fund related to a local matter. The source provides few verifiable names or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher Guild
Baptismal Service Next Sunday at Baptist Church
Following the evening sermon next Sunday a baptismal service will be held. Four candidates await baptism. Public invited to view the remodeled baptistry, with a notable painting by Mrs. E.R. Fox. Morning sermon 11:00, Sunday school 9:45, BYPUs 6:45. Pastor Buren Sparks.
Army band open air concerts in Washington attract crowds
The U S Army Band performs weekly on the east steps of the Capitol and at the Sylvan Theatre drawing thousands of Washington residents and visitors. Plans for public tours outside the capital are underway as preparations grow for a potential major event by the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Washington
U. S. Capitol
Sylvan Theatre
Washington Monument
Railroad and Bus Timetables for Regional Lines
Southern Pacific Sunset Limited Argonaut schedule shows southbound arrivals at Alpine daily and Presidio departure at 11 80 PM Sunday Tuesday and Thursday. Northbound arrivals from Presidio at 11 30 PM Monday Wednesday and Friday, Alpine leaves at 8 00 AM daily. KC MO and O Mexico runs Ojinaga to Chihuahua City Wednesday and Saturday 9 30 AM, arrivals Tuesday and Friday 3 80 PM. Pecos bus schedules via Fort Davis Marfa 2 30 PM and connections to Presidio Van Horn B Paso Del Rio and San Antonio Tb PML.
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Sunset Limited
Argonaut
Santa FE
Alpine
Presidio
K. C. M. & 0. OF Mexico
Ojinaga
Chihuahua City
Pecos
Fort Davis
Marfa
van Horn
B Paso
del Rio
San Antonio
Sunday church notices mix across congregations in town
Local church bulletin lists Sunday school times and worship hours for First Christian, Christian Science, and St. James Episcopal churches. It notes a tally Day and a special program at the Sunday school, with sermons led by Pastor David J. Murray and Rev. F B Howden.
Gold Seekers Told Chances of Riches Are Very Slender
Washington dispatch notes that substantial gold may lurk in western hills but paying quantities are rare. The Geological Survey advised unemployed hopefuls seeking guidance on prospecting for gold dust to ease hard times, citing an official report with figures between 10 and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Survey
For Sale Real Estate Values Offer Bargain Picks
Real estate ad boasts low prices with the claim that wise investors buy land when values are at rock bottom and sell at peaks. A large selection of city property opportunities is advertised, promising favorable conditions for gains.
Our Best Bargains This Week List No. 142 and more
Real estate and land listings offer bargain prices across ranch and suburban properties. East front lot near a college campus, List No. 142. Ranch up to 17 000 acres reduced to 21 000 cash with easy terms. Suburban home with 20 acres near city limits, four room dwelling, dairy or poultry potential. Patented land 920 acres at 2 75 per acre with 75 cents down, and 7 percent interest. 20 000 acres patented land with full mineral rights, $15 000 cash and annual payments at 6 percent.
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Pisase
MW. D. Craddock, M. D
Ss. L. Vail Wenekal Building
CON. ‘Tractor
Odell Brothers
Bach Mo A. Wade
BB Slight
A.M. Turney
Law Office
Art House
Alpine, Texas
Crawford
John Hagelstein
Angelo
John Perkins
Holland
John Young Land Co
TC Selvig Dentin
Remay Service
Fuller
Cuss
Bul
Vivian Fryar
Bull
Blossom
Bill
Vodeo
Jobile
Judge Weatherby
Judge
Jodie
D. P. Sublet
Law
Coulson
Obyear
Sublett
Mrs. Prank Jones
Gray Oring
Go & Gray
Weatherford
Merrill
Hompson
Jk, Miller
Prude
Mes
Mob. Welker
RD. Swarts
Barry Seabee
Vida Mave ‘Coulson
Dorothy
Jessie Weatherby
Jonel Jones
Clara Grubb
Vs. Sproul
M. Anderson
J. W. Merrill
Joe Ges
Dana
Indat
Merrill & Son
Mr Kearns
Indiana
Ror Davia Grage
Balmorhea
Bridus
C. R. Pryor
Jon Prude
BB. McCutcheon
He Bennett McCuteheons Jr
Jane
Willie
Coat
Pine
Karry
France
Dieolliaenie Ars
Pamela
Eielore Ferrera Ney
Ind
Ado
Gladys 8. Bennett
Merganthaler
Southern Pacific
Leavy
Rian
David J. Murray
First Christian Church
A. M. Sampley
L. W. Bridges
ST. James Church
F B. Howden
D. D
Albuquerque
Paul D. Newell
Bureau of Mines
Bureau
Boypanza
Callahan County
Taylor County
Abi
Bo Ib
Mt Men
Den
Ear College
Otis Turner
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