Federal plans shrine for Texas Longhorn in Big Bend
The National Park Service mulls a living longhorn ranch along Big Bend's eastern boundary as a Western frontier tribute. The project would include seasonal roundup events and branding to attract visitors, highlighting the longhorn's role in Texas cattle history and national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Big Bend
Natonal Park
West
National Park Service
Plains
Banta Shut-In
Fort Davis Marks 85th Birthday with Old Army Camp History
Fort Davis observes its 85th anniversary noting that regular U S Army troops marched into the fort on October 7 eight five years ago and established a garrison. The event led to ground breaking work and the fort becoming the mother town of surrounding settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
United States
Eighth Infantry
Fort Deviele
Mrs. Hamilton Assumes Control of Camp Wood Newspaper
Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, longtime Alpine chamber of commerce secretary, takes over The Messenger of Light in Camp Wood Real county. The Hamiltons have resided near Camp Wood since leaving Alpine, with Mrs. Hamilton continuing to contribute articles to state papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hamilton
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Messenger of Light
Camp Wood
Real County
San Angelo leaders pledge aid for Hig Bend National Park
San Angelo attorneys Hon. B. Murphy and J. W. Patterson pledged city and citizen support at the chamber luncheon for the Hig Bend National Park and the completion of U S Highway 67. Patterson called the park the greatest asset, predicting tourist traffic from the area and other towns along the route. Forty five attended as vocalists performed and Western Auto moved to new quarters on East Holland Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Hig Bend Navnal Park
U. S. Highway 67
Chamber of Commerce
Helland Hotel
Hon
Pat) Murphy
San Anftelo
J. W. Patterson
U.S. 67
Patterson
Jack Davis
M. M. Fulmer
Western Auto
Western Auto Associate
Fifth Street
Ovation
Holland Avenue
Cross
Safeway
Alpine Chamber Reports Membership Surge and Projects
A report by Dr. B. F. Berkeley shows Alpine Chamber of Commerce membership increasing from 65 to 140. The group outlined efforts to secure land for a standard airport, acquire picnic grounds, and complete a direct road to the Big Bend park area via Government Springs, with focus on extending U.S. Highway 67 route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
B. F. Berkeley
Alan
Alpine
Big Bend Park
Government Springs
C. C
Western Union Night Office Opens at Holland Hotel
Western Union opens a night office at the Holland Hotel for patrons. A teleprinter machine will handle telegrams, with night clerk Raymond Sublett in charge after weeks of training. Previously after hours messages went through the S. P. railroad office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Holland Hotel
The
Raymond Sublett
W. A
S. P
Davis Files Appeal In Mail Fraud Case
Dallas report states attorney Howard Dailey filed notice of appeal for Alva Brown Davis who was convicted in federal court of mail fraud tied to land in Big Bend Texas. Davis received a two year sentence and a $5000 fine and obtained a $1500 supersedeas bond pending appeal in the U S Circuit Court at New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Howard Dailey
Alva Brown Davis
Big Bend
Texas
Davis
W. H. Atwell
U. S
New Orleans
First Cold Snap Reaches Alpine Region This Week
The season's first cold snap moved into Highland country on Tuesday prompting residents to wear heavier clothing and start heating systems. Thermometers stayed above 40 degrees with no frost yet. A light shower occurred Monday night and intermittent drizzle persisted Wednesday. Fort Stockton area reported half an inch of rain earlier in the week. Localities north and east received notable moisture while Alpine itself appeared to miss the worst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Country
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Drilling Suspended at Wilcox Test South of Alpine
Drilling halted at the HL D. Wilcox, Roker Sot No 2 near Alpine, awaiting geologists reports. Depth 1610 feet reported with about 100 feet added since casing. decision pending on reentering No 2 or pursuing No 1 test halted at 2890 feet in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL D. Wilcox
Rokersot
Cat
Alpine
Tate
J. V. Masser
Early tax discounts offered to Brewster County property owners
Brewster County urges prompt tax payments with discounts under Senate Bill 462 of the 57th legislature. Three percent off if paid by November 1, two percent by December 1, and one percent by January 1 1940. Final state county and school tax deadline is February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Senate
PTA Meeting Plans And Local Football Scores
The Parent-Teacher Association meets Monday October 15 at Junior High School at 3 30 PM with a parade mothers group gathering with the president afterwards All are urged to attend. Football scores list include Texas A L 28 Sul Ross 7 Toledo O U 20 St Marys 12 Iraan 52 Marfa 0 Big Lake 14 Lake View 0 West Texas State 35 Western State of Colorado 0 Howard Payne 13 Texas Wesleyan 0 Kermit 20 Fr Stockton 0 Hardin Simmons 12 Texas Min 5 0 Grandfalls 24 Sanderson 2 Trinity U 34 McMurry 12 Arkansas State Teachers Jeno Christian 0 Rankin 7 Ozona 6 Wink 19 Bowie El Paso 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Arade
Texas A. & L
Sul Ross
Toledo
St. Mary's
Iraan
Marfa
Big Lake
Lake View
West Texas State
Canyon
Western State
Colo
Howard Payne
Texas Wesleyan
Kermit
Fr. Stockton
Hardin-Simmons
Texas Min
Grandfalls
Sanderson
Trinity U
McMurry
Arkansas State Teachers
Jeno Christian
Rankin
Ozona
Wink
Bowie
el Paso
Bucks Face Tough Night Against Grandfalls In Opener
The Grandfalls crew known for speed and deception will meet the Bucks tonight at 8. Co Captain Butch Crawford is out with injuries and three new players J C Walker King and Red Stevens may see action. Alpine expected lineup includes McCall Lafayette It Terry Young J C Walker Southall Swatzell Weston Dalton Mosley Bob Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls
Marfa High
Sanderson High
Bucks
Butch Crawford
J.C. Walker
King
Rocksprings
Red Stevens
McCall
Lafayette
Terry
Troops Head to Maneuvers Bivouac Near Balmorhes
About 1000 cavalry with mounts from Fort Clark Fort Brown and Fort Ringgold bivouacked west of Jackson Field on Wednesday night enroute to maneuvers near Balmorhes. They left early yesterday morning expecting Fort Davis as the prior camp. Some 6000 men are expected to participate in this year’s fall maneuvers, nearly double last year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Clark
Fort Brown
Fort Ringgold
Jackson Field
Yall
Balmorhes
Fort Davis
Mountain Peek Gimnpeed From The Texas Reckle
A stray excerpt from The Avalanche recounts Cecil Duncan sending a caricature to Adolf Hitler while praising a Big Bend park booster, Herbert B. Pruett, who funded auto plates as Texas booster efforts. Other items note Time magazine’s Western music mention, local park debates, Masonic hills meetings, Sanderson fire equipment talks, Rooney park WPA improvements, and Presidio cotton shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Hitler
Cecil Duncan
Cecil
Adolf
Iraan Girl Crowned Queen of Lobo Band
Miss Helen Baldwin of Iraan was crowned Sweetheart of the Smilin' Lobo Band at the halftime of the Lobo A and I football game in Marfa last Friday night. She was escorted by Drum Major E J Van Fossan and crowned by President H W Morelock. Ladies in waiting included Miss Mildred Bell Miss Mary Lyn Hosking Miss Ruth Hearn and Miss Wanda Rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Baldwin
Iraan
Smilin’ Lobo
Lobo A. && I
Marfa
Miss Baldwin
E J. van Fossan
H. W. Morelock
Baldwin
Mildred Bell
Marylyn Hosking
Ruth Hearn
Wanda Rape
Highland Fair Dominates Weekend Events At Highland
In a close game on Jackson Field Junior High edged Marcus Connally's Fort Stockton Kittens 2 0 with a third play safety. The Highland fair drew buyers from many states as Smith Bros Marfa led steer calf sales and Alpine women won multiple textile prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Field
Junior High Shool
Marcus Connally
Fort Stockton Kittens
Stockton
Edward Copeland
Jack Cotton
Dick Morton
Willard Childress
Kittens
Junior High
John L. Sublett
J. H. Webb
E. L. Bailey
Marta
Smith Bros
Marfa
Karl Gartin
Iowa
George Jones
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Missouri
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Caliifornia
Georgia
New Mexico
M. E. Gillet
W. W. Boxtel
T. C. Mite Lehell
M. O. Means
T. Mitchel
WS. McCracken Estate
H. Holmes
Combe Cattle Co
T. C. Mitchell
W. W. Boge
P. A Jackson
Albert West
H. B. Holmes
T.C. Mitchel
W. BL
Mitchell & Sons
W. B. Mitchell & Sons
RLS
McCracken Estate
Pruett & Mitchell
W. B. Mitchell A Sons
Sige
W. W. Bogel
M. E. Gill
R. S. Me
Cracken Estate
Alpine
SF. Pearce
Anna Smith
Homer Wilson
J. W. Gentry
Mra
Oe Brady
Alpine Rotary Club
Gussie Brown
Lobos Fall to A and I Javelinas in Marfa Fair
In front of about 3500 fans at the Highland fair in Marfa Texas A and I Javelinas defeated the Sul Ross Lobos 28 to 7. Scott connected a 28 yard pass to Ernest Riggs for the Lobos only TD while Ed Woodlee and Phil Scott stood out on both sides of the ball. Big Red Birchum Hills Ochoa Bradley Riges Coleman Lochausen starred on the line as the Lobos suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Marfa
Texas A. & J. Javelinas
Sul Ross Lobos
Lobos
Javelinas
Su Ross
Scott
Ernest Riggs
Lochausen
Lobo
Phil Scott
Ed Woodlee
Red Birchum
Hills
Ochoa
Bradley
Riges
Coleman
Head of Sheep Shipped By Alpine Ranchman to K C
Forty seven cars of feeder cattle totaling 660 head left Alpine this week for Kansas City shipped by Ray Willoughby from the Brown ranch a portion leased. He plans another shipment of similar size today. Other shipments last week included L Share two cars mixed feeder cattle to Calipatria Ernest Gibbons two cars stocker cattle to Expos Ala and one car stocker cattle to Macon Miss H L Kokernot Son expect to start fall shipments from their ranches north of Alpine today with about eight thousand head during the season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Ray Willoughby
Brown Ranch
Alpine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spain
America
Hernando Cortez
Mexico
Republic of Texas
Mississipp
Abilene
Chisholm
Canada
Government Park Service
Alpine Band Boosters Club
L. D. Harris
V. P
Bill Dorris
U S. Army
Ft. Davis
Mrs. Hamilton
Wilcox
Here
Big Bend National Park
Herbert B. Pruett
Houston
Pruett
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Pecos
Time
Masons
New Texas
Crane
Grand Lodge of Texas
Rooney Park
Presidio
Fort Worth
Una Joy Casner
Texas Christian University
Casner
Lass
South Africa
Toa
Hogs
Coach Graves
Rossonians
K. C
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!