Biggest and Best Herefords in the Trans Pecos
The Trans Pecos Highlands may host the biggest and best Herefords as Alpine cattle fed by Alpine 4H boys win prizes at the Southwestern baby beef show in El Paso. Mrs Kate Nevill’s calf, praised by Col Garten, is cited as the best yet in the auction block. Also noted are local legends of frontier days, an Indian raid tale, and Eagle Scout recognition for William Bishop of Marfa, with Alpine youths Charles Wade and Nace Clifford among early achievers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamas-Pecos
el Paso
Kate Nevill
Garten
Trane-Pecos
Peon
Laird W. Ailes
Vo Ubaries
William Bishop
Marfa
Sul Ross College
Charles
Charles Wade
Alpine
Presidio
Nace Clifford
N. M. Clifford
Texas
Boy Scouts
Eastside P T A Women Carry Sweet Revenge in Fort Stockton
Eastside PT A women defeated Westside 33 to 5 in a second softball game near Ojinaga Mexico after an earlier 25 15 loss. The Eastsiders staged a come back rally and held the Westsiders to a lopsided score, while reports note a 1000 gold investment tied to the Fort Stockton group. A curious local note mentions a bartender incident and desertion arrest in Loovionreton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Ojinaga
Old Mexico
Sam
Eastside
Westside
Ashburn
San Angelo
Fort Stockton Westsiders
Resos
Ired Bluff Dam Project Approved On Pecos River
Federal Public Works Commission allocates 2 6 million dollars for the Ired Bluff dam on the Pecos River north of Pecos, promising 800 to 600 jobs for two years and irrigation for 90 100 thousand acres. The plan includes a massive concrete siphoning spillway and an electric generating plant, with construction to begin immediately after a 25 year fight for water rights ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Bluff
Pecos
Pecos City
Federal Public Works Commussion
Iapateben
Pecos River
Former Alpine resident L B Caruthers dies in San Antonio
Funeral for L B Caruthers 82 of San Antonio was held at the Presbyterian church here with Rev. David J Murray and Rev Le I W Bridges officiating. An ex Ranger and longtime Alpine county treasurer, he came to West Texas in 1874 from Virginia, served at Fort Davis, lived in Alpine from 1892 to 191?, and moved to San Antonio 21 years ago. Surviving are four sons two daughters a brother and several grandchildren. Interment at Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Caruthers
San Antonio
Presbyterian Church
David J Murray
le. I W. Bridges
Christian Church
Caruthers
West Texas
Fort Davis
Alpine
Masonic Lodge
William M. Caruthers
Birmingham
Ala
L .B. Jr
Sierra Blanca
L. H. Norman
Okla
L. M. Caruthiers
Philadelphia
Paul Cabello
Leota Dozier
Arcadia
Fla
William H
Tampa
Lands
Edgard B. Caruthers
L. H. Carruthers
Oklahoma University At
Norman
Edward B
Elm Groveeemetery
Petrified horse hoof found in Terlingua county bank display
A petrified horse track hoof, formed by ancient mud and mineral deposition, was found by Mrs. G. E. Babb of Terlingua and brought to the State National Bank for public viewing. The exact location remains unknown, but interest centers on the ancient footprint preserved in stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State National Bank
Higher Prices For Cattle Seen by Head of T and SW Association
Dolph Briscoe of Uvalde, president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, says relief in the form of higher cattle prices is expected after returning from Washington. He stated after meetings with Secretary Wallace and other department heads that the cattle industry will receive a fair and profitable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T&sw Association
Uvalde
Dolph Briscoe
Texas and ‘Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Washington
Wallace
Briscoe
Last Day of Fire Prevention Week Urged by Officials
City officials urge citizens to remove fire hazards as Fire Prevention Week ends tomorrow October 14. The notice lists simple steps from securing matches to replacing blown fuses, and reports inspections of premises in Alpine to remove dangers. Public cooperation is sought for a safer week-long observance.
Open Bids on Fort Davis Road Drainage Project
Fort Davis reports bids to be opened Monday for drainage structures along five more miles of the Alpine-Davis highway No 118. Two bridges and eighteen culverts are advertised with one bridge about 100 feet long. Work will start soon with力量 from Mount Locke observatory construction crews.
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Fort Davis
Alpine-Davis Highway
Old King Ranch House
Mount Locke Observatory
Locke
McHinery
Masquis Canyon
Joseph Holmes
St. Paul
Davie Mountains
Goente
Lobos Open Season At Home Against Ranger College Club
Lobos meet Ranger college club at Jackson Field for the season opener set for 2 20 pm. The squad, missing three first string players, aims for a strong showing despite injuries as they travel to Dallas four days later for a non conference game with Dixie University.
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Utros Lavon
Ranger College
Jackson Field
Labo S
Ranger
McMurry College
Sccredees
Weatherford College
Graves
Bost
Sharp
Nunnally
Balt
Lobo
Lobos
Dallas
Dixie University
Parts for Mt Locke telescope reach Yerkes from Cleveland
Avalanche correspondent reports Dr. Otto Struve at Yerkes Observatory says telescope parts have been shipped from Cleveland for Mt. Locke setup. Officials discuss foundations for the McDonald telescope, potential freezing delays, road work, and water supply plans if drilling delays continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Miller
Otto Struve
Yerkes Observatory
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Port Davis
Mt. Locke
Spring Mountain
Highland calves shine at El Paso Beef Show
Tri County Agent Ernest Gibbons praised the El Paso baby beef show with Highland calves and Alpine 4H boys leading the entries. He noted many Highland calves, including those bred by Marfa and Alpine residents, performed strongly. Mrs Kate Nevill of Alpine bred the grand champion calf fed by Joe Miles of Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Ernest Gibbons
el Paso
Gibbons
George Jones
Marfa
C.F. Kimball & Son
Alpine
T. J. Cartwright & Son
T. A. Childers
Gay Meriwether
Jim P. Wilson
Jim Anderson
Kate Nevfil
Joe Miles
Buys Carload of Fine Registered Herefords for Jeff Davis Ranch
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Jeff Davis Ranch
Branca
Daeetaceoe
U S 90 Bridges Contract Nearing Letting
Sanderson October 6 The State Highway Department will soon let the contract for a bridge over the Laeier canyon and Palmer creek and to complete highway work between the two locations. Judge G J Henshaw has completed preliminaries in anticipation of the bid letting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Laeier Canyon
Palmer Creek
G. J. Henshaw
Par ent-Teacher meeting announced for Monday at 4:30 PM
The Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting next Monday afternoon at 4 30 at the Junior High School. All parents urged to attend as important business will be transacted. Mrs H W Morelock to give a lecture and there will be special music and readings. An unrelated note mentions ore rich in the residual uranium found in North Car nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
H.W. Morelock
Lobo Fresh Defeat CCC In Scrimmage
Lobo freshmen coached by B Graves defeated CCC boys from Fort Davis 32 to 0 in a four quarter scrimmage last Saturday. Captain Skinner, a former West Point player, coaches the Tree Camp squad and predicts a strong unit after more practice.
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Sraves
Lobo
CCC
Fort Davis
Graves
Tree Camp
Skinner
West Point
Tree Amp Boys
One Camp at Davis to Be Moved Soon
Fort Davis dispatch reports CCC company No. 879 to Roswell for reception there while other units continue state park work. Water and sanitation upgrades are underway. preliminary camp preparation will take at least a month. Additional companies may be sent later to finish Kesey canyon park projects if needed.
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Barry Scorre
Fort Davis
CCC
Roswell
Finsey
Meney
HB. Fisher
Goodt
M. B. Cole
West Texas
New Mexico
Kesey Canyon Park
Pein
Washington
Davis Mountain
Skyline Drive
Alpine Bucks Rally Past Sanderson High in Close Wins
Alpine Bucks edged Sanderson High 330 in a tense game as Sanderson showcased a seasoned front line. The Bucks slowed late but held on to set a date with Del Rio High, a powerhouse expected to test their defense in upcoming action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Senoor
Pester
del Rio High
Highland Fair Opens With Parades and Exhibits
Crowds gathered for the Highland Fair opening in Marta by Alpine residents, with exhibits from nearby towns and women’s clubs. A parade led by the fair queen kicked off a day of radio events, dances, and archery, followed by a barbecue lunch. Tomorrow features the sale of registered Highland Hereford cattle and about 2,000 Highland calves, drawing buyers from across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marta
Bly
Rodio
Marfa
County Commissioners In Session This Week
County commissioners met in regular session to open a road through the Hudspeth ranch and place a gate for Bird mine access via Strobel. They approved tax collector and treasurer reports, and a depository bond for The First National Bank Alpine. The annual school funds statement for year ending August 31, 1993 was examined and approved. Court recessed pending call of county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.©. Walker
J.C. Bird
Lew Spencer
Hudspeth Ranch
Bird Mine
Strobel
W. N. Gourley
W. M. McIntyre
C.K. Patterson
Justice of the Peace
le K. Coater
National Bank
Alpine
Aso
Department of Education
First
Alepine
Alpine Civic Choral Club Seeks Cooperation
Alpine women are urged to cooperate with the newly organized Civic Choral Club under Miss Frances Mitchell of the college faculty. There will be no membership expense, meetings every Monday evening, and interested persons should contact Miss Mitchell.
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Civic Choral Club
Avalanche
Hospital Move Planned From Milford to Del Rio
Del Rio October 9 John R Brinks announces he will convert Roswell hot into a hospital and abandon the Milford facility. Staff to occupy the building after November 1 as a photo-control line from Milford is discontinued due to economic stringency. Brinks has resided here for two years and seeks to reduce expenses by relocating operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
John R. Brinks
Roswell
Milford
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Balmohea
San Angelo Fish State Fish Hatchery
Davis Mountains
T. D. Love
Taylor County
L. B. White
Clint
Mr. White
Buffalo Gap
Taylor ‘County
Fort Worth
Mallie Love
P.T. A
Jonn
Loovionreton
Chicago
Ired Bluff
Wit
Alpine Passes
Fort Davis Road
U.S. 90
North
Carnine
Germany
Davis
Alpine Bucks
Sanderson Hi
FT. Stockton
Hiland Fair
Ntly
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