Big Bend Chosen as Movie Site by California Producer
J Charles Davis of Presidio Productions told chamber directors that Big Bend Texas offers superior western film locations and cloud effects. He signed contracts with rodeo champions Yakima Canutt Art Mix Buff Jones and Art Acord to star in twenty six planned pictures. One film set around Alpine may feature the Sul Ross Lobo college area and football plot to boost publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Texas
United States
J. Charles Davis
California
Productold Chamber of Commerce
Presidio
Marilyn Mills
Davis
Yakima
Waste in Texas education cited by state official
State Superintendent 8 M Marrs told Alpine Rotary Club that absenteeism wastes about one quarter of Texas education funds, urging full enforcement of compulsory attendance. He praised Senator Berkeley and backed a 1930 constitutional amendment to raise per diem, halve mileage, and extend sessions to four months to boost lawmaking efficiency. Dr R L Irving of Fort Davis attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoor
Texas
M. N. Marrs
Rotary Club
Yesternoon
Marrs
Alpine
Trans-Pecos
R. L. Irving
Fort Davis
Permit delay holds up Del Rio Alpine bus line
The certificate of convenience and necessity for Mexican Border Coaches from Del Rio to Alpine was granted briefly by the Texas Railroad Commission but, according to J C Russell of San Angelo, its operation has been temporarily delayed awaiting favorable action by the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Rio
Alpine
Railroad Commission of
Texas
J.C. Russell
Sanide
Building boom continues with $150000 in new projects
Local building suppliers report ongoing program of work spanning six to seven years. Ten recent contracts include a $7000 six room brick residence for J A Whiteside, Berkele y building housing Owl Cafe at $4500, and an $18000 Kokernot residence. Other projects list Miss Stather Elliott home, W Churchill brick home, Miss Frances Cushman Laymore tile house, Mrs Peters $36000 home, and a $36000 Taylor Conger residence with planned tourist camp. Major paving, High School expansion at $80900, a new concrete bridge on North Fifth, plus remodeling at several schools and wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Uilding
J. A. Whiteside
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Company
North Eighth
Berkeley
Holland Avenue
al Kokernot
Kokernot Springs
Stather Elliott
College Hill
W Churchill
Fort Davis
Frances Cushman
East Alpine
J M. Peters
College
Taylor Conger
McCamey
Taylor
W. P. Stillwell
Stilwell
Northwest Alpine
North Fifth Street
Madera Ward
Tentative date for union meet announced
City revival plans were set to begin about the 15th after a pastors laymen meeting at the Christian church. Details for the schedule were to be finalized by the pastors in a near term meeting. Local pastors will handle the revival duties, which will last two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Big Church Convention Aims for Midweek Session in Alpine
Prominent ministers from the Churches of Christ gather for a state district meeting beginning Wednesday evening in Alpine. Rev. George H. Bassett of First Christian El Paso leads the speakers on themes including "The Reality of the Holy Spirit" as Rev. Bassett oversees the district missionary societies and convention program runs through Friday evening with Joseph Keovil delivering the closing address. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
First Christian Church of
Alpine
Tain
Stockton
George H. Bassett
First Christian Church
L. C. Brite
Presidio Couty
R. McClure
Joseph Keovil
the Maria Church
Bassett
West Texas
Wrtlng
Alpine Wins Thrill Game In 13 Innings At Jackson Field
Wild Bil Duncan pitched a 13 inning victory for Alpine over Marathon ALStars by 3 to 2 at Jackson Field last Sunday. Nine hits allowed by Howard and Duncan’s late single produced the deciding run in the 13th after Vaqueros scored first and Alpine tied it in the fifth on a misplayed ball. Both clubs showcased sensational fielding as the game stretched into extra innings and became the season’s best at Jackson Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Bil Duncan
Vaquero Pitcnhg
Marathon Alstars
Marathon
Marta
Jackson Field
Alpine
Soves
Vaquero Vee
Cowboys
Howard
Vaquero
Duncan
Johnson
Manny Howard
Graham
Ray McNeill
Marble Mountain Quarry to Enter Production Soon
A Jordan Marble Quarry leaseholder reports Marble Mountain may begin operations southwest of Alpine. William Klett, newly elected Marble Mountain president, says all equipment is installed for immediate production and shipments, with Brewster County stone praised as finest in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Mountain Company
Alpine
John Young
Jordan Marble Quarry
Marble Company
Mouta
William Klett
Oakland
California
A."bruder
Marble Mountain
Young
Brewster County
United States
Brea
School Heads Organize Club for Trans-Pecos Education
Permanent organization of the 8 School Masters club was formed Tuesday noon at Holland where superintendents and principals from thirteen Trans-Pecos counties met for a banquet. Dr H T Manuel of the University of Texas spoke. The club aims to promote educational affairs in the Southwest and lists members from Sul Ross Simmons University UT Illinois Howard Payne and others. Officers include A Compton McCamey president A Newton Big Lake secretary J S Gros Marfa vice-president Supt Mullins Brown treasurer. The group will meet in October at Fort Stockton. pages note continued on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Trans-Pecos
H. T. Manuel
Th University of Texas
Southwest
Sul Ross
Simmons University
University of Texas
University of Illinois
Howard Payne
Colorado University
New Mi
Southern Methodist University
University of Ohio
McMurty College
Howard College
Alabama
Fort Stockton
Complete Six Blocks Paving Progress Report
The work of surfacing the site being paved began the first of the month and six blocks had been paved by last night. Two blocks finished on Avenue B, two on Avenue and two on Phelps Street. At two blocks daily pace. Thirteen carloads of asphalt received to date with daily shipments. About one and one third carload asphalt per block. Curbing in West Alpine paused temporarily but to resume in a few days.
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T. A. White
Avenue B
Avenue
Phelps Street
West Alpine
White
Big Caravan to Start From Santone Oct 21
A U S Highway No 90 association meeting at Haley dude ranch near Alpine drew delegates from border counties to boost the highway and plan a San Antonio to El Paso motorcade starting October 21. The first night will be Del Rio with a second night at Alpine and a third day in El Paso for a Texas chamber of commerce convention parade. Alpine chamber of commerce will organize entertainment and publicity efforts amid wide county representation.
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Haley Dude Ranch
Alpine
Border Way
San Antonio
el Paso
Texas Chamber of Commerce
del Rio
Alpi
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Acco Caravan
Twelve County Teachers Attend Trans-Pecos Institute
Thirteen West Texas counties were represented at the Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute, marking its most successful session. The closing program featured Dr I D I and an address by Dr HT Man el of the University of Tevening, with 308 enrolled at peak. Attendees included Col John Perkins Alpine and Jn 1 Larson Rankin, plus Miss Catherine Garbett, veteran instructor in the Al Pas schools, who led securing for Mexican children teachers. Jess Blackwell, Marfa principal and Trans-Pe secretary, also attended this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Counies
Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute
HT. Manel
University of Tevening
DC Public Instruction
Col
John Perkins
Larson
Rankin
Metelate
Marta
Blaydes
Fort Stockton
Catherine Garbett
al Pas
Miss
Secur Ing
Jess Blackwell
Marfa
Trans-Pe
Davis Mt s Registered Hereford Sale at Marfa Oct 5
The Davis Mountain Registered Hereford Cattle Breeders Association plans its first Marfa auction, with 45 head already promised and more to come before the October 5 sale. Listings include breeders from Angelo to Marfa, with about 50 head total offering bulls and females of top breeding. The sale marks Marfa’s first auction of registered Hereford cattle and invites public attendance.
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Davis Mountain
Hereford Cattle Breeders Association
Alarta
Texas
Marfa
Atte
C.A. Broone
Angelo
W. A. Dauguerty
al Joe T. Davidson
Ozona
Ft. A
Elliott
Moran
Flint
Sterling City
John M. Gist
Odessa
Midland
Mellard Ranch
Mitchell @ Son
Canders
Bix Lake
Smith Bros
Row
Tipton
Lusk
Mar
Border Way route praised by highway visitors on trip to meeting
Delegates from the Border Way highway association including Porter Whaley and others praised the U S 90 link from San Antonio to El Paso for speed and condition. They noted Alpine to El Paso might be completed in five to six hours and hailed improvements along the Terrell county stretch east of Alpine. The border route overlaps with the Spanish Trail and Bankhead highway at Van Horn and speakers said remaining short road gaps would soon be fixed.
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Texarkana
Sweetwater
Texas
Sam Antonio
Porter Whaley
San
Assation
Alamo City
Robinson
Alpine
Paso
San Antonio
el Paso
van Horn
Terrell County
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Vaquero Ace
Jordan Quarry
Santone
Haley Ranch
Barnet Way
Asof
Hal Hamilton
J. D. Jackson
C.J. Henson
Sanderson
WH. Furlong
Joe Dillon
Hondo
Hornsby
Uvalde
Porter Whaleey
Judg
de Ranch
Institute
Davis Mts
Hereford Assn
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