Hobos Arrested After Train Stop Thefts
Deputy sheriff and City Marshal arrest three hobos after a westbound freight train stop leads to charges of theft or burglary of wagon sheets and an overcoat. The men, claiming no ownership, were taken to Sanderson for detention and telegraphs to figures in Illinois were reportedly written by one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sf Térrell County
Tom Motb
City Mar
Illinois
Chicago
Morgan
Sanderson
Alpine Local News Roundup Highlights Residents
Alpine readers learn of travel and visits by local families. Mentions include Mr. Perry Cartright in Frn Pace and Mrs. Herschel Hord returning from El Paso, plus trips to Fort Davis Marfa and Dallas for shopping and medical care. The piece notes school, church, and business matters and a campaign against waste paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Perry Cartright
H. W. Morelock
Presbyterian Church
Fort Davis
W. W. Jenkins
Mr. Morelock
Furt Davis
American Legion
Sul Ross College
Study Club
Chamber of Comerce
Ear shaped relic from Rio Grande guards curious tale
Sheriff Townsend reports a white ear shaped curio found on the Rio Grande border. The object features a metallic ring inside the folds, hints of heat damage, and a vitrified surface suggesting ancient manufacture or accidental lava blast. Its true origin remains an open legend on the river frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Curio Depository
The
Rio Grande
Lot
Rio Bravo
Sunday School Class 8 Hosts 42 Party at Garnett Hotel
Baptist Sunday School Class No 8 held a lively 42 party Monday evening October 1 at the Garnett Hotel. Regular members plus visitors brought the guest count to about thirty five, according to Sul Ross Skyline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School Class No
Garnett Hotel
Sul Ross
Reverend Hubert Smith's Last Services in Alpine
The Methodist church announces the final services of Rev. Hubert M. Smith next Sunday including morning and evening rites plus daytime services with special music. He closes six years as pastor in Alpine and ten years of official service in the Alpine Methodist church and El Paso District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert M. Smith
Alpine
el Paso
Alpine Methodist Church
Big Bend Post Elects New Officers
At a called meeting of Big Bend Post No 79 American Legion the following officers were elected for the ensuing year Doctor M L Turney Post Commander J J Hill Vice Post Commander M L Hopson Post Adjutant Otis French Sgt At Arms H W Ferguson Post Finance Officer A J Hanna Jr Post Historian Rev C Bowles Post Chaplain The officers will be installed November 11 as part of the Armistice Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
American Legion
M. L. Turney
J. J. Hill
M. L. Hopson
Otis French
H. W. Ferguson
A. J. Hanna, Jr
C. Bowles
Market House Being Repaired After Fire
The Jackson and McCutcheon meat market destroyed by fire is being rebuilt with brick walls only lightly damaged. Mr Chas Treadwell is in charge of the reconstruction. The building, owned by H L Hord, has been rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & McCutcheon
Chas Treadwell
H. L. Hord
Trade for stock cattle in Hancock addition Alpine
Classified notice offering one block land in Hancock addition Alpine for stock cattle. Includes two houses and wells. Contact Mrs. Jim Nail. 36-6-1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Alpine
Jim Nail
American Legion Plans Armistice Day Event
The local American Legion post accepted an invitation from President H. W. Morelock to hold Armistice Day festivities in the college assembly hall. A post meeting Wednesday evening finalized plans while the Ladies Auxiliary served refreshments and hosted a social hour after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
H. W. Morelock
College Assembly Hall
Masons and Eastern Star Plan Monthly Social
The Masons and Order of the Eastern Star hold their monthly social Saturday at 8:00 p m. all Masons and Star members with invited guests are welcome. Mrs J H Hamilton is visiting relatives in Sweetwater this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Masons and
Order of the Eastern Star
Masons
Eastern Star
J. H. Hamilton
Sweetwater
Women’s Missionary Union session at Baptist church
The Women’s Missionary Union held a Thursday gathering at the Baptist church with a one hour Manual study and a Medical Missions program led by Mrs Ella Chastain. Members then quilted for Buckner Orphans Home as refreshments were served by Mrs H M Lincecum assisted by Mrs E V Casner and Mrs W B Walker to a long list of attendees. A sale note lists 100th Clean Lard Cans 65c delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Union
Baptist Church
Ella Chastain
Buckner
H. M. Lincecum
E. V. Casner
W. B. Walker
Mesdames
J. H. Hamilton
A. J. Hanna
Jim Keefer
George Hays
W. L. Matthews
Henry Lease
Gentrey
C. E. Armer
E. Cook
N S. Murphy
J. D. McCutcheon
P.M Penrod
Lydia Arthur
Gomer Reese
Sheffield, Moore
Marathon News Briefs Highlight Local Trips and Cattle Shipments
Local residents return from visits to Plantersville Vermont and San Antonio. Rites held at Baptist church with Rev. Kennedy and Rev. Adams assisting. Highland Hereford cattle shipment totals 38 cars to Sidell and related firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidell
H. A. S. Gage Cattle Co
Combs Cattle Co
L. Hess
R. A. Arnold
Messrs. Arnold
Travis Roberts
Guy Combs
Tom Shackleford
Palmer French
Halloween Bridge Party at Buttrill Home
The Buttrill residence opened its doors Monday evening for a Halloween bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Buttrill and Miss Lou Anna. The home featured witches goblins black cats and pumpkins in decorations. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ritchey Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stillwell Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Spalding Mr. and Mrs. Delman Collins Mr. and Mrs. KE. H. Todd Mr. and Mrs. Vernon McIntyre Mrs. Berta Ferris Mrs. W. B. Boreham and Mr. yshi Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Buttrill
Mrs. Buttrill
Louis Ritchey
Roy Stillwell
C. A. Spalding
Delman Collins
KE. H. Todd
Vernon McIntyre
Berta Ferris
W. B. Boreham
Yshi Oliver
Lobos Defeat Pecos Eleven in Hard Fought Game
Sul Ross Lobos defeated Pecos High 40 to 0 in a tough Saturday matchup. The Pecos lads battled hard against Coach Graves' squad, as Sul Ross, in its first football year, aims for consistent wins and arranges a game with El Paso.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Decos
Lobos
Pecos
Graves
Sul Ross
el Paso
Card of Thanks for Moses Arriola recovery
I express gratitude to friends from both American and Mexican communities for kindness during my son Moses illness. Special thanks to Dr Wright for diligent care and for restoring our son. We thank God for friends and physician. Sincerely Natividad Arriola Jesus Arriola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Wright
Natividad Arriola
Jesus Arriola
Baptist Church Weekly Schedule With Moving Picture Event
Sunday School at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 Sunbeams 3 B Y P U service moves to Mojave Theatre for The Inside of the Cup film evening prayer at 7 30 Wednesday and Thursday activities include study course and work hour at 2 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave Theatre
The
Moving Picture
Stevens Aiken couple wed at local Methodist church
Mr Robt Stevans and Miss Helen Aiken of Marfa united in marriage at the local Methodist parsonage on Saturday night at 9 30 with Rev H M Smith officiating. Parents of the bride Mr and Mrs John Aiken attended. The couple left for El Paso for a short wedding trip and will reside in Marfa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Stevans
Helen Aiken
Marfa
H. M. Smith
John Aiken
Eastern Star leaders attend Texas Grand Chapter
Mrs. B. F. Berkeley and Mrs. G. M. Benson travel to Amarillo to attend the Grand Chapter session. Benson serves as Worthy Matron of Alpine Chapter and Berkeley as Grand Organist of the Texas Grand Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Berkeley
G. M. Benson
Order of the Eastern Star
Amarillo
Benson
Alpine
Berkeley
Texas
Sul Ross Tennis Court Improvements Progress
The Sul Ross tennis court has been sanded and is receiving a tarvia finish. When completed it will be among the state’s classiest courts. President Morelock plans ample seating along the court sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelock
The
College
Whitehead Trial Set for November 19 at Del Rio
The case of T. T. Whitehead alias R. T. Dalzell charged with firearms robbery in the killing of Roy Williams at a Brewster county ranch is scheduled for November 19 in Del Rio District Court. Whitehead was previously sentenced to life for the Williams murder in San Antonio and transferred here last August. All witnesses must report to Del Rio.
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T. T. Whitehead
R. T. Dalzell
Robers
Roy Williams
Brewster County
del Rio
C. R. Sutton
Whitehead
Sutton
San Antonio
Williams
Robery
Townsend
Bose
J. Q. Henry
del Rio Judicial District
E. L. Simmons
Meat supply ad from J D McCutcheon offers bulk orders
J D McCutcheon promotes bulk meat from his cold storage plant to former customers and friends. He will not sell over the counter or slice meat, promising savings and good service. Headquarters are at the Alpine Transfer Company office and phone is 219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Transfer Company
J.D. McCutcheon
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Ruth Jenkins
Mrs. Herschel Hord
Doreen Granger
Lola Banton
Avalanche Office
Houston
E. L. Frazer
Fort Worth
Anja Wilson
E. H. Darsey
Grapeland
Joe Darsey
Mrs. Mitchell of
Herschel Hord
Ed Linn
George Brown
Brown Ranch
Alfred Ligon
Steven Stone
Hovey
Keating Steam Bakery
J. A. McMillan
Big Bend Grocery
A. A. Newell
Dallas
G. E. Ferguson
Fort Stockton
Lucille
Turney Hospital
R. E. Keating
New Orleans
Houston Post
Mary Hector
Johnnie Chandley
Johnnie
Eugenia Chandley
Morgan Terry
Hooley McSpadden
Tampico
Mr. T. N. Allison
Sunny Pas Flynn
Thos. V. Skaggs
Holland
Holland Hotel
Clay Holland
Edith Cooper
Willie Mercer
Mollie Lee Bowles
Knox Reid
Johnny Prude
Prude Home
Meriweather Burke
W. E. Caldwell
Dom Adams
Sam
Young
John Young
Dom
Dorsey
Meriweather
J. M. Pouncey
D. M. Bennett
Carrizozo
New Mexico
M. E. van de Water
Underwood
Holland Dining Room
W. A. Stigler
Dalas
Denton
San Marcos
George Hamilton
Eden
Tom Hamilton
Mojave
Harold Lloyd
C. E. S. and Masons
Women’s Missionary Union
Alfred Ahiman
Plantersville, Texas
R. W. Arnold
Jean
Katherine
Vermont
Feron Ritchey
Baby
Corpus Christi
Mrs. Ritchey
Rob Henderson
Mr. Rye Chambers
Lou Anna Buttrill
R. A. Boyd
Mr. O. L. Niccols
Marathon
S. P
Kennedy
D. E. Adams
Bridge Party
Stevens—Aiken
C. ES. Grand Chapter
SUL Ross Tennis
Alpine, Texas
Davis Mountains
Studebaker
Eshr
Spectal
W.blig
H.P
Alpine, ‘Texas
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