Sul Ross Lobos Open Season With Win Over McMurry
The Sul Ross Lobos beat McMurry College Indians in Alpine, opening the 1932 season. Bridges sparked the offense with a 30 yard reverse TD, Lobos blocking and defense praised, McMurry unable to sustain drives after a strong first half, Lobos pull away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Starnes
Sul Ross Lobos
Alpine
McMurry College
Abilene
Lobo
Ward Wall
Wadseck
Johnson
Medleymen On Defense, While ‘Bell and Smith Were the Offensive Wars. McMurry
McMurry
Sul Ross
Lobos
Indians
Bridges
Ee Lobos
Hill
Capt
Denie
Onnana
Terre Jettries
Wattamas Curry
B. Connally
Wait
Sarp
Johnson Pullance
Robinson
B. ‘Connally
Porter
Sharp
Adams
Bozarth
A. Connally
Neely
Bell
Sallip
Curry
Coan
Rice
Oliver
Wood
Park
Red Cross meeting urged in Brewster County this afternoon
B Caldwell, chairman of the Brewster county Red Cross chapter, called an afternoon meeting for all interested in Red Cross work to discuss county flour needs and the Winter drive with a Southwest branch representative. Alpine attendance and school health and interest noted. Road conditions from San Antonio to El Paso praised with minor detours listed and highway work updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Caldwell
Brewster County
The
Red Cross
Avalanche
Terry and Yoe Tie Golf Match Sunday
Terry and Yoe tied for first in a handicap golf tournament with 72, splitting first prize. Joe Burgess took third with 74 as Alpine golfers battled a lively field. The local course, improved by rains, features weeds in the fairways but maintains strong winter play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Yoe
W. H. Terry, Jr
Joe Burgess
Tar Terry
Alpine
Tom Yor
Konwn
Sul Ross
Yee
Miss Ethel Ford to Open Ye Olde Town Pumpe Cafe
Miss Ethel Ford leases Ye Olde Town Pumpe across from the courthouse on Sixth Street and will open tomorrow at 11 AM. The cafe will specialize in home cooked meals at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Ford
Sixth Street
Ladies Present George Washington Bicentennial Program
The Ladies of the American Legion auxiliary hosted a Kokernot lodge bicentennial program honoring George Washington. A large audience braved bad weather for a night of songs, pledges, speeches, life pictures, poems, and a social hour guided by sponsors and participants from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Kokernot Lodge
Iadies
American Legion Auxiliary
America
Assembly
Harry V. Fisher
Washington
A. Owens
C. B. Casey
M. L. Hopson
Citizen
Norman Spenger
the Christian
John Perkins
Frank Young
Life Pictures
D. B
Casey
E. J. Wood
Ner
P T A Reports Strong Turnout and Plans
The Parent-Teachers Association met October 17 with seventy three present. Miss Shultz spoke on school lunches and shared sandwich recipes for cafeteria staff. Committees reported two dollars fifty cents on hand and dues set for the year. Carnival chairmen named, a pet parade planned, and books as rewards for the grade with most parents at meetings. November and December programs set for Ward and Senior High Schools respectively, with a dean for the girls to be discussed. Miss Steffen's room won the book award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Shultz
P.T. A
Ward
Miss Steffen
Knights of Pythias Golf Tournament Planned
The Knights of Pythias lodge plans a catch-as-catch-can golf tournament at Speedy Williams course Sunday week. Murphy Johnson said prizes will be awarded and all regular golfers beginners and some new players will enter. Johnsson urged readers to contact Spec Johnson or Speedy Williams for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Speedy Willams
Murphy Johnson
Johnsson
Spec Johnson
Speedy Williams
Absentee Ballot Applications Slow for General Election
County clerk records eight absentee ballot applications for the November general election, about half the prior pace before the July and August primaries. Officials expect turnout to be lighter than in the primaries but with a higher participation rate among those who vote by absentee, with applications possibly rising before deadlines.
Lobos Face Abilene Christian in Conference Clash
Sut Ross Lobos travel to Abilene for their second conference game against Abilene Christian College. Coach Graves expects a tougher test than the prior Indians game, noting AC strong despite losing lettermen. Lobos aim to start fast, with no injuries from the McMurry match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Lobos
Abilene
Abilene Christian College
Christian Wildcats
Mel Murry
A. C
A.C
Lobos
McMurry
Graves
Indians
Wildcats
Lobo
Morelock
Redmon and Beard Attend District Conference in Roswell
Pastor Redmon of the Methodist church and T. A. Beard, board chair, left Alpine Wednesday for Roswell New Mexico to attend the annual district conference. The conference began yesterday and both men are expected back this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Redmon
Methodist
T. A. Beard
Stewarts
Roswell
New Mexico
Beard
Redman
Alpine
Bucks Outplayed By Stockton High
The Alpine High Bucks traveled to Fort Stockton and were shut out 12 to 0 by Stockton High. Coach Drury Wood said the team played listless with no punch or coordination. T. A. Beard and Walter Matthews accompanied Wood and the 22 players, returning the same afternoon. Next Friday the Bucks head to Jackson Field to face the Marfa Shorthorns in a decisive teeto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High Bucks
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Stockton
Bucks
Drury Wood
T. A. Beard
Walter Matthews
Wood
Marfa Shorthorns
Jackson Field
Townsend Named Chairman of County Democratic Campaign
AL Hottinay as strict chairman for the national Democratic campaign appoints Townsend Alpine as county chairman with assistants and precinct leaders. Mrs Mae M Ament Alpine named co chair with Miss Margie Neal directing Brewster county. Roosevelt Garner medallions sold to raise funds for the national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL. Hottinay
EE. Townsend
Alpine
Sevral
Mae M. Ament
Margie Neal
Brewster County
Benjamin P. Berkeley
Townsend
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Roy Lasaiter
J.B. Wright
Laura Bless
R. L. Cartledge
Harris Smith
Lowie Ritchey
Roy Stillwell
Tom Miller
H. C. Slaughter
Roy Assiter
W. H. Terry, Jr
Captain Gillett To Quit Ranch In West Texas Sale
Captain J B Gillett veteran rancher and author of Six Years With Texas Rangers announced plans to retire from ranching and settle his estate. He owns the Barre Springs ranch a large 29 650 acre property south of the Davis Mountains with negotiations under way to sell. Gillett longtime cattleman helped develop the Big Bend country and leads the Cowboys Camp Meeting Association at Skillman Grove in the Davis Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Gillett
West Texas
Texas Rangers
Gillet
Barre! Springs
West 5
Davis * Mountains
Captain Gillett
J Country
Gillett
Big Bend
Cowboys Camp Meeting Association
Skillman Grove
Davis Mountains
Home Canning Surges 85 Percent Over 1931 Figures
Texas home canning has nearly doubled this year compared with 1931, with Miss Iola Blair of Texas A and M College extension service citing August county records. The data from Cameron, Washington, Mitchell, San Saba, Denton, Tom Green, Brown, and Victoria counties show about 409 905 containers per county on average, part of a statewide trend toward increased home preservation and budgeted, balanced meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
1Ola Blair
Texas, A. & M. College Extension Service
Bastel
Bastel On Deaters
Cameron
Washington
Mitchell
San Saba
Denton
Tom Green
Brown
Victoria
Bridges To Conduct Revival At Austin
Rev. L. W. Bridges pastor First Christian Church here will lead a two week revival at the First Street Christian Church in Austin starting Monday October 24 and running through November 6. Local services in his absence will be supplied by the Young People's Christian Endeavor and the Women's Missionary Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Bridges
First Christian Church
First Street Christian Church
Austin
Bridges
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Organiation
Women’s Missionary Society
Thrift Association Begins Canning Effort Amid Weather Delays
The Alpine Thrift association starts meat canning and other products. Wet weather slows work but locals push a barter economy as a workaround. Residents without work are invited to list their names for canned product exchanges with RA McMurry and M L Hopson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Thrift Association
Cell Duncan
RA. McMurry
M. L. Hopson
Cemetery Benefit Nets Assn. $110.08
The Cemetery association reports a successful fundraiser at the Old Mission Inn last Saturday. Net proceeds were about $110 from $118 taken. funds reduce debt, with $70 paid for sexton services and no winter hire planned. Appreciation expressed to Old Mission owner Leno Cano for venue and cooperation. luncheon patrons thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Old Mission Inn
Howard Hamilton
Leno Cano
Old Mission
Als
Hamilton
Contagious Disease Rumor Denied in Alpine
Superintendent D. M. Major said yesterday there is no credible evidence of a widespread contagious disease in Alpine. Investigation found only one or two scattered cases near the track where such ailments are common. School attendance on both sides of the tracks is reported as better now than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
D. M. Major
Major
Miss Katherine Walker Visits Sister in Town
Miss Katherine Walker arrives this week to visit her sister Mrs R L Willoughby. Sal Morhea also present as part of the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Walker
Salmorhea
R. L. Willoughby
Funds Awaited For Brewster County Relief Grant
Brewster county awaits $19,500 from the France Corporation, part of an $800 million congressional relief fund. Governor Sterling expects the money in Austin by week’s end, to be allotted soon for local needs. State repayment will be borne by Texas, not repaid by the county, with funds drawn from state allocations. Local officials hope speeded disbursement and careful use to reach those in need without waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
France Corporation
Austin
Sterling
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
P. Robinson
Alpine ‘Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Benjamin Berkeley
Finance Corporation
Texas
Last Gap Filled On Highway 67
Ira G. Yates and the San Angelo National Bank have bought 23000 dollars in Trion County road bonds at par to fund the right of way and fencing for the last gap on Highway 67 between Presidio and Dallas. The 50000 dollar issue issued earlier earmarks 40000 for right of way and fencing and 10000 for lateral road work. US Highway 67 runs from Texarkana through Dallas and San Angelo to Presidio, a key Texas trade artery, with plans to extend to the Pacific at Topolobampo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Yates
San Angelo National Bank
Presidio
Dallas
Texarkana
Texas
San Angelo
Presigio
Alpine
Rock Island
Mexco
Ojinaga
Pacific Coast
Topolobampo
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S. R. Lobos
el Paso
San Antonio
8. A
McMurry Indians
del Rio
Kinney County
San Antonio-Del Rio
An Antonio
Jack Haynes
Scenic Border Coaches
Devil's River
Langtry
Dryden
Lorier Canyon
Haynes
Eagle Pass
Vinegarone
State Highway Department
Venise the Home Printer
Terry
Yoe
P.T.A
K. P. Planning Golf Tournament
G. E
Redmon
Roswell, N. M
Stockton High
Democratic Campaign
Miss Bar
Thrift Association
RFC
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