Local notes from Alpine and Far West Texas
Harper Sparks returns from Chicago after three months in radio and film. A baby boy born to Rev. and Mrs. David J. Murray in San Angelo last Thursday. Various residents and visitors from Alpine Pecos Marfa Van Horn and Dallas among them Ernest Morrison and Clayton Williams. Mrs J D Jackson to attend Christian churches convention in El Paso. County Treasurer M T Chastain recovering after paralysis stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Murray
San Angelo
J.D. Jackson
Paso
Christian Churches
Fas
Wichita
Kanaan
Lobos Tied For Second in TIAA Football Standings
The 1901 TAL Western division race continues as Sul Ross and Daniel Baker slip targets, with West Texas Teachers and McMurry battling for fourth. North Texas, Sam Houston, San Marcos, East Texas, and A C C compete for top spots, while results from last weekend and upcoming games shape the eastern division standings.
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TAL A
Western Alvision
A.C. C. Teading
Rea
Taal Porto
Daniel Baker
FM Ities
West ‘Texas
Teachers
McMurry
Philips A
Oklahoma
A. C.C
North Texas
Pet Ace
Sul Ross
West Texas
Texas A. & T
Sam Houston Bear Kats
Texas
Stan Marcos
Denton
A.C. C
Bobcats
Southwestern
Stephen P Austin
Nacogdoches
Bear Kate
Bob Cats
San Marcos
North Texas Aggies
Arlington
Sam Houston
East Texas
North ‘Texas
A.C
Pet Texas Aw
SF Austin
New Warden In This District
Erle Mansfield under Pete Crawford state game warden patrols Presidio and Jeff Davis counties seeking state department interests. Deer season opens November 16, runs to December 31 except blacktailed deer seven days. whitetail until November 30. Quail season opens December 1 to January 16 amid abundant birds and Me Cutcheon ranch opening to hunters after years, drawing many hunters to the Big Bend area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle Mansfield
Pete Crawford
Presidio
Jeff Davis
State Department
Roadways Hurt Birds and Small Animals Says USDA
United States Department of Agriculture warns that paved roads and fast cars raise deaths of birds and small animals. In prairie regions rabbits and ground squirrels suffer most, while the eastern tortoise is a chief victim. Davy Simpson of Birmingham appeared in police court for the 120th time and received six months for picking a truck driver's rocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Praiie
Davy Simpson
Birmingham
Sanderson Eagles Hold Bucks to Scoreless Tie in Alpine
Sanderson Eagles and Alpine Bucks battled to a scoreless tie Friday in Alpine. Sanderson limited the Bucks to six drives inside the 20, while Alpine controlled return punts and safety. Albert Murray stood out at fullback with strong yardage, and Frank Matthews Byron Matthews and Vin Turney anchored the line amid stout defense.
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Bucks
Sanderson Eagles
Hehtia
Sanderson
Eagles
Alpine
Advanta
Clinton Belt
Albert Murray
Frank Matthews
Byron Matthews
Vin Turney
Twenty-Cent Fags Panhandler Spends Across the Nation
A ragged elderly panhandler described as Mamie Burns travels with crutches and a roll of bills, visiting cities including Odessa and El Paso. She pawns sympathy, earning donations from locals and workers alike, and is said to have appeared in Travelers Aid records nationwide, accumulating a small fortune.
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Odessa
el Paso Herald- Post
Mamie Burns
el Paso
Mary L. Reed
Travelers Aid Society
Mamie
United States
Watermelons Ship From Post Texas in Large Carloads
Carloads of watermelons are being shipped from Post Texas to markets. The blooms show farmers delivering fruit regularly, highlighting Post as a regional watermelon hub during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Texas
Pioneer Baptist Leader L A Milica Praised in Folklore Notes
The Sunday magazine section highlights writings by Rev L A Milica pioneer Baptist figure. Texas folklore circles praise his ante ante bellum era story “Tony J. Frank” and Congratulatory letters note Milica’s influence. Farm and Ranch published a shortography of the Rev. Milica drawing reader comment and honoring his preaching lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas “News
Ory Wren
Burenapart
Pit Baptist
South
Tony
Ute
Texas Folklore
L. A Milica
Pioneer Baptist Nimbery
Offer More Mail Work at Sul Ross College
Sul Ross announces expansion of its correspondence department to meet rising demand as former students enroll again. New courses include literature in grades play production and teaching music in junior high, with a total of seventy correspondence courses offered under Texas college accreditation.
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Anna D. Linn
Sul Ross
Lawrence Sullivan Ross
Allege
Linn
The
Rossonian
Texas Association of Colleges
State Department of Education
New Members In Auxiliary Initiated in Legion Women
Two new members joined the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion in a ceremony at Mrs M J Hopson's home Friday night. The initiates are Mrs George Bless and Mrs M A Nixon. The group totals 19 with seven charter members. The women plan to assist the local Legion post in any Armistice Day program they may choose.
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Woman's Auxiliary
American Legion
M. J. Hopson
George Bless
Rs. M.A. Nixon
Wen
The
Don t wait to order coal or you’ll be in it
Bully Der urges readers to call today to avoid delays as winter nears. He warns that waiting until the last minute risks being left cold and notes that high demand can swamp suppliers with late orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bully der
Winter
Marriage Ties Enduring Romance From Columbus to Washington
A romance that began in Columbus nearly 45 years ago leads to the marriage of Francis Mellon, 10, of Washington, and Ida Darling, 64, of Columbus. A Denton feed store promotes a season of tomato bargains and low prices on all feeds, highlighting U. A. Beard Feed Store.
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Columbus
Francis Mellon
Washington
Ida Darling
Denton
Texas
U. A. Beard Feed Store
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Harper Sparks
Chicago
Motion Picture
Ernest Morrison
Dallas
Calvin 8. Clair
Benest Williams
Marta
van Horn
Russell Hatfield
Son
Pecos
TR Moody Fund
RA. Waldron
Waldron Mine
John Hassen
Anger
Hassen Company
Busis
Clayton Williams
Portstockton
Josephine Cotter
Will Cotter
Drury Wood
del Rio
John Porter
Marfa
Thomas Skevigton
A.A. Murray
Mississippi
Henton Howell
Chic LeCroy
Ate Dine
HL. Kokernot, Jr
Dallas l
HL. Kokernot, Sr
San Antonio
FF Lewis
Terlingua
Stewart
Wood Return
TP Skevington
Jom
Everheart
Fede Court
TA. Beard
Houston
Sam Coffey
Junction
Beerville
Mr. Coffey
John Perkins
Kenneth Johnson
Smith
M. T. Chastain
Ame
Lobos
Maes Phooe
Rexell
Alpine Drug Store
Pine Steam Caundry
Alpine Steam Laundry
Fhone
Arle
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
State National Bank
General Banking
Bia
Rane Pho
Garnett Furniture Company
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