Mitchell Is To Make Study Of Convicted Murder Sanitary Problems
Fort Davis reports the jury found Paul Mitchell guilty of complicity in the murder of Pat Murphy near Iraan. Sentenced to twenty five years in the state prison, Mitchell, 32, will be transferred to an El Paso jail after sentence. Dr. J E Wright, Brewster county health officer and chamber leader, heads a study trip to evaluate urban sanitary issues and bring back civic improvements for Alpine. He helped push a major sewer and water program now completed for a town of 25 000. Alpine eyes future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Fort Davis
Paul Mitchell
Pat Murphy
Iraan
Ofl Fields
Murphy
C. R. Sutton
Fort Stockton
Sutton
el Paso
Roy Priest
Joe Montague
Judge Jackson
J. E. Wright
Fewster County
Chamber of Commerce
Wright
W. M. Ehlers
Alpine
Annual Benefit Dinner Planned by Alpine Cemetery Association
The Alpine Cemetery Association will hold its 19th annual benefit dinner on September 19 at the Midway Cafe. Funds will help extend the water system and storage needs. a $0.50 admission is charged for adults over 12, $0.33 for children under 12. Officers note the good patronage of past dinners and urge community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Cemetery Associations
Midway Cafe
Cemetery Association
G. W. Baines
Alpine
G. W. Martin
B.D. Linn
W. F. McGaughy
WH. Terry
Joe Parker
Fall Shipping to Begin Soon in Highland Area
The Highland stockmen anticipate a banner fall shipping season as fat cattle shipments start within a week. Alpine shipments alone may reach 50 000 head, per Joe D. Jackson. Most calves are contracted for and headed to northern feed pens and stockfields. Ranges are fairly well stocked, except for big steers, with conditions at their best in years and prices at new highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Alpine
Joe D. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Many Enjoy Party At Brown Ranch
A crowd of around four hundred gathered at Rancho Valle de la Cienega, the Dude Ranch south of Alpine, for a barbecue and dance last Tuesday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. Chuck wagon supper and barbecued beer were served from 5:30 to 8, then square dance and modern dances followed. Mrs. M. L. Hopson and her son Maron left for Hot Springs New Mexico for several weeks of rest and health benefits.
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Rancho Valleje Ta Cienega
Alpine
Stra
George Brown
M. L. Hopson
Maron
Hot Springs
New Mexico
Alpine city schools prepared for record 1928 29 enrollment
The Alpine school system plans a record enrollment as the 1928-29 term opens next Monday. J H Oliver returns as principal of the high school and George H Wright is new principal of the Madero School. A new room at the Madero Ward school adds four teachers. Mrs Myrtle Voules and Miss Clemma Billingsley join supervising staff. New teachers include Edna Owen Bess Caldwell La Merylis Wall and Dorothy Ligon.
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Alpine
J. H
Malero Ward
Wornini Oliver
Prinel High School
George H. Wright
Madero
Myrtle Voules
Sul Ross
Clemma Billingsley
Edna Owen
Bess Caldwell
la Merylis Wall
Dorothy Ligon
Blanche Cotter
Horace Oliver
Hin
Glady Peters
Jacobina Burch
Eana Owen
Thelma Longbotham
Ruth Fleetwood
Horace
Trans-Pecos Institute Draws 200 Profs In Alpine Week
The Trans-Pecos Teachers Institute at Alpine attracts two hundred teachers from nine counties and fifteen towns aided by ideal Alpine weather. Lectures by Dr. B Ehlers Dr. H W Morelath Col Jake Perkin and others accompany performances and a Japanese play as the program runs from Monday to September 7th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transie
B. Ehlers
Austin
HW. Morelath Dresdent
Syl Noms State Teachers College
Col
Jake Perkin
Alpine
N. L.irving
Port Davis
Res. Erwin
Barstow
Goral
J. C. Granbury
Texas Tech
College of Rock
I. L. Henderson
North Carolin
Ethel Colton
San Benlto
Trans-Pecor Institute
Robebly
Brewster
Pecon
Presidio
Jett Davis
Terrell
Upton
Ward
Culberson
Reagan
Tawat Fre
Marathon
Terra
Inus
Fort Davis
Port Stockton
Imperial
Buene Vista
Preaialestata
Valentine
Sanderson
Banks
Darntow
Grand Fall
van Horn
Big Lake
Institute
Thuratay
Confederate Vet W. C. Locke Dies in Alpine Burial Held At Alpine Cemetery
W C Locke a 64 year old Confederate veteran died Monday in Alpine Texas His funeral was held at 4 pm at the Alpine cemetery Rev F Davis officiating He was born in 1844 in Polk County Tennessee moved to Red River County Texas in 1854 later to Coke County and finally to Alpine He is survived by his wife two sons Matt and James R Locke five daughters Verta Cook Mil t McClure Russell Donnelley and Miss M L Donnelly The pallbearers were W B Hamilton B E Townsend Chas Trapp R S Carnes G H Yates M Miller and T A Beard
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Clay) Locke
Alpine
Re. F. Davis
Offtelatins
Locke
Polk County
Tennessee
Red River
Texas
Coke County
Verta Cook
Matt Locke
Jas. R. Locke
Alepine
M. E Verta Cook
Milt McClure
Russell
Sallila
Donnelley
Childress
Mia
M. L. Donnelly
Hurley
New Mexico
W. B. Hamilton
B. E. Townsend
Chas
Trapp
Carnes
G. H. Yates
M. Miller
T. A. Beard
Tennant Visits Sul Ross College in Alpine
Hon Roy J Tennant a State Board of Control member from Austin visited Sul Ross College in Alpine early this week. He toured the campus praised the scenery climate and future of the school and was hosted by Senator and Mrs Benjamin F Berkeley at a dove supper with the Tennants traveling to El Paso and the Carlsbad Caverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Tennant
Austin
State Board of Control
Alpine
El_Paso
Carlsbad Caverns
Mr. Tennant
Sul Ross College
Sul Ross
Tennant
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Paradise Can- Vam
Regents
Board of Control
Foundation Laid For College Arts Building
Foundation poured and tile work started on a 104 room apartment building on College Hill for George W Kercher. Ev Wood, labor contractor, says progress had slowed by recent rains but is expected to finish around mid December as per contract.
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George W.kercher
College Hill
Acording
Ev Wood
Colp Sees Chisos Range On State Park Inspection
Colp and Wood completed a three day inspection tour of the Grand Canyon area and the Chisos mountains. Colp praised the scenery and its potential for state parks, proposing several parks in the Chisos range with highways, and plans to amend with the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Colp
State Park Board
C.D. Wood
Grand Canyon
Chisos Mountains
Moody Takes Management of Newspaper at Odessa
T. R. Moody leaves Tuesday for Odessa to take over the Odessa News-Times managing duties. Mrs. Moody and the children visit Colorado with her parents and will join Mr. Moody in Odessa. Moody retains his interest in the Avalanche and does not intend to leave Alpine permanently.
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T. R. Moody
Odessa
Moody
Colorado
Mr. Moody
Alpine
California cattle buyers seek fat cattle from Highland ranchers
Bill Connally of Hardy Packing Company San Diego and R L of Los Angeles arrive to purchase fat cattle from Highland ranchers. Mr Cooper seeks pasture and feed sources in California. His firm has long handled Hearst cattle in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Connally
Hardy Packing Company
San Diego
California
R. L
Los Angeles
Highland
Mr. Cooper
Calefornia
Hearst
Mexico
Jackson & Harmoth Buy Cattle From Gourley Reported
Jackson and Harmon announce the purchase of 163 head of two and three year old steers and 59 head of cows from W N Gourley. The cattle were placed on ranges near Alpine. Mrs F M Blount of Hubbard Texas visiting her daughter Mrs Leon Williams will depart for San Antonio to see her son for a few days before returning home.
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F. M. Blount
Hubbard
Texas
Leon Williams
San Antonio
Santa Fe Purchase Of Orient Promises Growth For Big Bend
Local leaders in Alpine and the Big Bend region forecast rapid development after the Santa Fe system buys the Orient railroad. They expect new residents, industries, and higher real estate values along the route, with two transcontinental lines and stronger connections to the West Coast of Mexico boosting tourism and education access at Sul Ross State College in Alpine.
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Big Head
Davie
Orient Railroad
Santa Fe
Big Bend
Orient System
Col
Joan Perkins
Col. Perkins
Jevery
Orient
United States
Mexico
Davis Mountains
Tran Hon
Allance
Sul Ross State
Alpine
Highland Poultry Assn Elects New Officers Monday
The Highland Poultry Association held its fourth annual meeting in Brewster County with members from the Big Bend and Valentine present. Dr J B Wright presided and was named president of the Highland Poultry Show. Officers elected include Mrs C A Brown as president, Dr J E Wright as secretary treasurer, dues raised to 24 per year, and plans discussed for an official magazine and a future show.
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Highland Poultry Asociation
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
J.B. Wright
Highland Poultry Show and Exe Association
Big Bend
Valentine
Jeff Davis County
C. A. Brown
J. E. Wright
Wright
Highland Poultry Show
Association
Trien
City Commission Plans Paving Upgrade At Tonight Meeting
City commissioners to consider bond issuance for about two miles of new and widened paving and standardization. Plan calls for one third assessments on adjoining property owners per street, five year payment under Texas paving law, with total cost near 70000 dollars. Alpine has about five miles already laid. current paving to be widened to 30 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perkin
Rotary
Perkins
Statso
Alpine
Olmsted
Sheep Company Organized In Alpine Region
A new sheep company led by George Taylor of Alpine is forming near Alpine to stock a high grade flock and fence the ranch with wolf proof barriers. The operation aims to begin stocking around October 1, reflecting growing rancher interest in sheep farming in the Highland area. Mr and Mrs A F Thrift visited El Paso this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Taylor
Alpin Aso Withe Brown
Alpine
Taylor
Highland
A. F. Thrift
EL Paso
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Barry Scobee
Suerteara
Brown Ranch
Lorotmy Ligon
Fern Pugh
J. H. Head
Crist
Atagero Senoot
Hattie Eldridge Lamb
Laura Middlebrook
Blanche
Colp
Chisos
Ern Brewster
Tackson & Harmon
Gourley
Highland Poultry Assn
City Commission
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