New Road Signs Erected By U S 90 Assn
A. F. Robinson of the Alpine chamber of commerce and U S 90 Highway association supervised two new road signs in the territory guiding traffic. One sign near Sanderson urges west bound travelers onto the east west route and notes distance to El Paso. A second sign at Toyahoate marks the Fort Davis Alpine spur from the Old Spanish Trail. Agitation for the Dallas to Presidio strip via Alpine has begun, with paving plans seen as imminent for Brewster Pecos and Presidio counties.
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A. F. Robinson
Alp Chamber of Commerce
U. S. 90 Highway Association
Alpine
Sanderson
el Paso
Toyahoate
Hihway
Simplon
Fort Davis
Dallas
Presidio
Brewster County
Pecos County
Presidio County
City School Plans Continued Program for Junior High
School board member Henry Z Fletcher will speak at a Monday morning program in the Junior high auditorium with readings and music from district representatives. Colonel John Perkins will deliver the principal address, followed by guidance to rooms and buildings and a nine o'clock schedule featuring invocations, talks, solos, duets, and readings by local students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Z. Fletcher
John Perkins
D. M. Major
America
Special Trains Planned For Mexico City Tour
Page one item describes two special trains offering banquets dances and tours in ten major cities with stops. The trip includes visits to Mexico City Maya pyramids and a major silver smelting plant opened via the Santa Fe line. Estimated round trip costs ~150 for 2500 miles and ~50 for Chihuahua City. Expected turnout 200 from Fort Worth San Angelo Alpine and Wichita with 30 Mexican officials aboard after crossing the Rio Grande. Officials promise courteous treatment throughout the journey.
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Mexico City
Itch
Mexico
Santa Fe
Old Mexico
Chihuahua City
Wichita
Kansas
Fort Worth
San Angelo
Rio Grande
Try
Girl Dies After Car Incident Near Dyche Residence
A young girl died moments before a vehicle passed the scene as Mrs. Dyche struggled to free her younger sister from beneath the steering wheel. Rescue attempts were unsuccessful and the tragedy followed bystander aid and police involvement.
Fatal crash near Fort Stockton claims woman and injures others
At 9:30 Sunday a car crash left a woman dead, body torn by the vehicle, and several injured. A group lifted the steering column and freed a small girl as responders rushed victims to Fort Stockton Hospital. Mrs Kiphart, newly married, was buried in Odessa Monday. Relatives arrived as doctors cared for the injured and other family members planned travel from Crane.
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Fort Stockton
Stockton
Meeting to McCollum appoints music and preaching team
The meeting to McCollum names members of the music committee Mrs. F M Steere Mrs. Frank Young Mrs. Leo Howell and Mrs. S D Wood. Pastors who will preach are Revs. Buren Sparks L W Bridges D J Murray and W R McPherson.
Map of Jeff Davis County Scenic Highway and Park
Fort Davis Sept 9 An attractive sketch map of a large part of Jeff Davis county shows the Scenic Highway and park area. Drawn by W Thalmarawford the resident draftsman the map includes the town fort landmarks ranch houses and scenic spots with accurate relative positions destined for the road department in Austin.
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Fort Daves
Jeff Davis County
Highway Department
W. ‘Thalmarawford
Old Fort
Point O' Rocks
Skillman Grove
Star Mountain
Road Department
Austin
O Connor’s First Novel “Conquest” Set for September Release
Jack O Connor announces his debut novel Conquest to be published by Harper Brothers. The western tale follows Pendleton from 1858 to 1885 as he drives stages, gains timber land, and battles Apache tribes in Arizona. O Connor has a three book contract and a second manuscript ready for next year.
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Jack O'Connor
Lishers
Harper Brothers
United States
Old West
Pendleton
Arizona
O'Connor
Harvey Ferguson
Former Alpine Resident Says Business Is Good
Alpine Rotarians heard W. A. Stigler of Paso, a former Alpine resident, discuss the state of business. He blamed imaginary conditions for the slump, praised Texas as better than most, and claimed Alpine is near normal. Guests included Kewpie Newell, now in Los Angeles, and Ernest Great, Marta School Superintendent.
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W. A. Stigler
Paso
Alpine
West Texas
Kewpie Newell
Los Angeles
Ernest
Marta
Alpine Girls To Be Duchesses At Angelo Exposition
Alpine prepares for the West Texas Exposition in San Angelo with two local girls named as duchesses for the coronation night of September 2. Miss Leitha Chatfin and Miss Katelle Moore will represent Alpine, with Miss Eva Chatfin as a maid of honor and plans claim further local entrants as the royal party is entertained throughout the event.
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San Angelo
Leitha Chatfin
Katelle Moore
Sal Ross
Eva Chatfin
Alpine
Class Lessons In Music At College In Fall Term
Group vocal music and instrumental classes offered at Alpi Sul Ross College beginning fall term under Miss Lee Batey. Courses meet twice weekly for one hour with trained teachers guiding students to sing solo parts and play in orchestras or bands. Music has a place in every home and all can learn the art to some degree. Students should see Miss Batey before fall term opening.
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Alpi Sul Ross College
Ma Lee Batey
Miss Batey
Missy
Ripley Highland Man Harvests Multiple Peach Crops
A. J. Tippit of Mitre Peak orchard north of Alpine reports a peach tree yielded its first crop on August 1, with big, fine peaches. In late August a second crop appeared, both crops described as meat and finely flavored. He notes that one or two trees may bear a third crop.
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Ripley
A. J. Tippit
Mitre Peak
Alpine
Chihuahua City Plans Duchess Election at Exposition
After a West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in San Angelo, Roberto Le and associates announce Chihuahua City will elect a Duchess for the Angelo exposition. The title, described as a real Mexican beauty, highlights cultural pageantry and local organization.
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Chihuahua City
Angelo
Sarees
Cetsanica
West Texas
Guerra
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
San Angelo
Roberto le
El Brendel Learns About Loving in 1930 The New Oinetone Follies
El Brendel stars in The New Oinetone Follies of 1930 at Grana La Theatre on Sunday and Monday with Marjorie White in the cast. The revue promises comic routines and stage spectacle noting dates and venue in a brief society note.
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el Brendel
Lovin
Majorie White
Granala Theatre
Duchess Invitation Extended at Civic Gathering
An official delegate from Chihuahua City and Howard Dupuy, president of the Presidio Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation to send the duchess during a recent gathering though selections have not yet been made. They remain unspecified as to who will be chosen.
Alpine Girls Return From Ten Week European Tour
Velma and Thelma O'Brien of Alpine returned home after a ten week tour of European nations with the Simmon University Cowboy band. The group left Alpine June 6, joined in Dallas, then sailed from New York visiting Italy Germany Switzerland England Belgium and other eastern central European countries. The tour featured performances across multiple countries as the band pursued a summer concert journey abroad.
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Mistes Velma
Thelma O'Brien
Alpine Girls
Simmon University Cowboy
Iris
Alpine
Dallas
New York
Europe
Italy
Germany
Switzerland
England
Belgium
Notion to Jump In the Ocean Haunts Old Bill Derr
The fragment shows Bill Derr voice expressing a notion to plunge into the sea whenever he senses his home is slipping away. It frames a solitary mood of homelessness and male resolve, reflecting a period voice through a quoted refrain.
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Bill Derr
Don’t Be Kidded Home Ownership Message
A home building ad urges buyers to own rather than rent, claiming owning brings unmatched satisfaction. It invites readers to consult on materials and building needs to save money when ready to construct.
Girls Enjoy Sightseeing Between Texas Return and Us Trip
Two girls Velma and Thelma toured Washington and Philadelphia on return from a larger city trip. They viewed old country customs and admired the beauty encountered along the way. The journey provided a relaxed chance to sightsee and shop without rush before reuniting with the others who went straight home.
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Miss Velma
Miss Thelma
Washington
Philadelphia
Atttack
Texas
Fishes in Own Backyard in Algona Wellstocked Clatters
In Algona, Iowa residents reported a man placing bailheads in a cistern behind the Brinkert house to keep and propagate fish. Over recent weeks he has caught one to two sounds from the well. Neighbors say the plan was to stock the well with aquatic life and allow fish to multiply.
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Algona
Hie
C. &. Brinkert
Binkert House
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U. S. 90 Assn
L. W. Bridges
H. T. Fletcher
the Rosary
Elizabeth Baines
Syllette Forchheimer
Virginia Holland
Harold Seybert
Ethel Skevington
Josephine Cotter
Ward Shhool
Evelyn Hudman
Franke Young
Elbertine Howell
Madera
Ormer Alpine
Angelo Exposition
Lotsaary Ee A
Ancs and Light Company
Beilding
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Os
All
Teme
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
Alpine Steam Laundry
Nace of
Chase & Sanborn’s
Alc
Morton
Swift
Libby
Alpine IN Mercantile CO
Biosinon Ans
Fen
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