Alpine Telegraph Co owner linked in 1929 horse tale
The article recalls a 1929 River County column about Smith linked to Alpine Telegraph Co. It mentions a horse incident involving Sydney Smith and a racing tale with a dogged rescue, reflecting nostalgia and local figures. The writer praises the 1945 46 Texas Almanac and mentions Melba Newton visiting Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vmigr
Tony
Spire Erie
Smith
Guat
Alpine Telesbees Co
Dobbin
Sydney Smith
Syd ‘Ney
Dante Reece
Walasunt Samay
Aeatsoneane
Sasteen
Scout Executive Here Is Promoted to Big Bend District
Scout Executive Al Hand is promoted and transferred to the Big Bend area to head a new district of the Yucca Council effective around Oct 1. Since August last year Hand led rapid growth in Big Bend with 20 troops 7 packs 2 Air Scout squadrons 317 active Scouts 143 Cubs and 20 Air Scouts. He credited local patrons for support and predicted strong continuing momentum as he departs Alpine for the new post. A successor will be named by the Council Executive board later this month.
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Big Bend
Yucca
Hand
Scouts of the
Ysleta
Endee
N. M
Naval Air Corps
Alpine
Council
Plans For Kindergarten Class To Be Discussed
A meeting at the Central ward school next Monday morning will discuss plans for a kindergarten class. Children of kindergarten age are requested to be present.
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Central Ward
Alpine Schools Set To Open Monday For 1945-46 Term
Alpine schools will begin the 1945-46 term Monday with a four member faculty. New hires include Mrs. Lucille L. Shankle El Paso 4th grade Central school Calvin Richmond Alpine mathematics Centennial school H Burnside former Marathon physical education high school and Katherine Stuckp Alpine secretary to the superintendent High school registration occurs today with seniors at 9 am juniors at 10 30 sophomores at 1 pm and freshmen at 2 30 All other schools start 9 am next Monday A general faculty meeting will be held tomorrow at 10 am
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Alpine
H. L Waldrum
Lucille L. Shankle
el Paso
Central School
Calvin Richmond
Centennial School
H. , Burnside
Marathon
Katherine Stuckp
Brewster County Ranchmen Plan Chemical Coyotes Drive
Brewster County ranchers and the State Wildlife Service will launch a three month coyote control program using chemical guns at watering places in southern Brewster County starting mid September. About 500 getters will operate along a route from Marathon road to Cooper's store, funded by ranchers. If successful, permanent use may follow as Brewster sheep numbers grew from 6,000 in 1925 to 144,000 in 1940.
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Brewster County
State Wildlife Service
Frank Newsom
Darwin Ivey
Nine Point Mountain
Gene Benson
Gilmer Moriss
Nance
Ial
Mtr. Newsom
Ivey
Reeves County
Cats Rally to Beat Kermit 6-5 in Ninth Inning
Alpine Cats overcame a 5-3 deficit in the ninth inning to defeat the visiting Kermit base ball club 6-5 last Sunday. Pitcher Llanes starred for the Cats with seven strikeouts and a double while Mo lich tied the game with a three bagger and Almodova drew in a key loading play.
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Cats
Kermit
Alpine Cats
Kermit Baseball Club
Molich
Davis
Peden
LaMarque
Almodova
Big Joe
Widece
Marsh
Jug Hart
Llanes
Vistors
C. West
New Tire Store Opens on Fifth Street This Week
A new tire store named Miller Tire Wheel Co opened this week in the old Humble station building opposite The Avalanche office on North Pint street. The El Paso based company operates locations in El Paso, Lament, Big Spring and Silver City New Mexico.
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After Tire Co
el Paso
Alpine
Humble
Avalanche
North Pint Street
Miller Ire Wheel Co
Wil
Paso
Lament
Big Spring
Silver City
N. M
MacArthur Address Declares End of War and New Era
General MacArthur’s address aboard USS Missouri near Tokyo Bay proclaims Japan’s surrender and a world at peace. He reflects on fear, victory, and the duty to preserve democracy as science reshapes security and civilization’s future.
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USS
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Gener MacArthur
Pacific
Baman
Corregidor
New Vision for Peace Marks Turning Point in World Affairs
The passage argues a shift from failed armies and leagues to a spiritual, moral solution for global peace. It cites Tokyo and Commodore Perry as parallels, warning that without a higher system mankind faces catastrophe. It emphasizes human character and enlightenment as essential.
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Ormageddon
Tokyo
Commodore Perry
Japan
Embracing Freedom in Asia and the Pacific
The speaker asserts that the Potsdam principles require mobilization to curb Japan and channel its energy into constructive pursuits. Freedom advances as democracy guards the Pacific, with the Philippines shown as a model for East and West cooperation. American soldiers’ sacrifice is praised as they return home.
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Avery
Pacific Basin
Asia
Europe
Philippines
America
Seople
Alpine PTA plans school cafeteria opening
At a Tuesday executive committee meeting of Alpine PTA plans were made to open a school cafeteria at the Central ward campus as soon as possible with Mrs. Alice Hammons as manager. Equipment is largely secured and meals will be offered to children at moderate cost. Parents will be notified when service starts. the committee will also meet at 7 30 tonight at the Presbyterian church for chair training and year’s work approval.
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Fon
Central Ward
Alice Hammons
PTA
Presbyterian Church
Clipper Grill Opens for Business at Bus Station
The Clipper Grill began operations yesterday at the new Bay intend bus station just north of the post office. It is run by Mr. and Mrs. Gene Farley, a discharged veteran who served two years in North Africa Italy and Germany. Previously he managed the Walgreen lunch department in San Antonio. The Farleys leased new equipment from Mr. Baggent and run the cafe independently of the bus company.
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New
Bayent
Gene Farley
Mr. Farley
Ordnance Department
North Africa
Italy
Germany
Army
Wal ‘Geen
San Antonio
Farleys
Baggent
Janks Top AAF Bombers 8 7 In Close Sunday Game
The Alpine Yanks extended their winning streak by beating the Brown Bombers from the air field 8 to 7 last Sunday. Alarcon pitched for the Yanks fanning 16 batters while defensive errors fueled most of the Bombers runs.
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Janks
AAF
Alpine Yanks
Brown Bombers
Air Field
Alarcon
Alpine to Return to Central Standard Time
Alpine plans to revert to Central Standard Time once wartime measures are abolished. Mayor L. By Stars notes Ale s ine adopted Mountain War Time from Jan 1, 1945, and Alpine will switch to Central time when a presidential proclamation ends wartime adjustments. Marta and nearby army field had used Mountain War Time due to sun time differences.
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Alpine
L. By Stars
Alesine
City Commission of
Starns
United States
Marta
Tourist Trade In This Area Discussed At CC Meet
Lloyd P Bloodworth Alpine chamber of commerce manager returned from Toswell New Mexico after tending his ill wife Mrs Moodworth. The Carlsbad meeting discussed tourism impact on Big Bend National Park Carlsbad Cavern and other attractions. Area leaders foresee tourism becoming a major industry next year and Bloodworth will travel to San Antonio Austin and Houston for related matters.
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Lloyd P. Bloodworth
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Toswell
N.M
Carlsbad
Big Bend National Park
Carlsbad Cavern
Bloodworth
San Antonio
Aust
Houston
Alpine
Big Bend
Big Bend National Park Featured in Life Magazine
Life Magazine devotes six pages to Big Bend National Park, calling it the country’s newest national park. The piece highlights its 120000 acres along the Rio Grande, opening in June 1944, desert flora and fauna, Chisos mountains, and views from the South Rim.
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Big Bend National Park
Life Magazine
Texas Wonderland
Bend National Park
Texas
Big Bend
Rio Grande
el Paso
Chisos
Boquillas
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Melba
Ivan) Newton
Dallas
Matt Smith
Ivan
Red
Almand
M’arthur
Clipper Grill
Marshall Queen
Paul Voat
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