Dallas to Presidio: U S 67 extension discussed
A chamber of commerce luncheon announced a hearing on designating a Dallas to Presidio U S 67 extension. The plan would route via Alpine Marfa San Angelo and leads toward a 620 mile stretch, with efforts in Brewster Pecos and other counties to finance paving and bond issues.
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Ft. Stockton
Alpine
Dallas
Presidio
Marfa
Midlothian
Cleburne
Stephenville
Brownwood
Ballinger
San Angelo
Orient Railroad
U. 8
Pecos County
Brewster
Davis* Mountains
Big Bend
Texas
Davis Mountains
Fort Worth
San Anelo
Here
Chance
Pastors Form Permanent Organization in Alpine
Alpine pastors completed a permanent Ministerial Alliance for general upbuilding and spiritual welfare. Rev Buren Sparks presides, Rev D J Murray serves as secretary, with Rev R F Davis and L W Bridges as members. Monthly meetings set. alliance links to city revival across two weeks starting next Sunday. Charles Livingston and wife report baby’s favorable post surgery condition in El Paso. they will remain there a few days longer.
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Alpine
Buren Sparks
Fir Baptist Church
D. J. Murray
First Presbyterian
R. F. Davis
L. W. Bridges
First Christian Church
Charles Livingston
el Paso
Livingston
Brewster County Chamber Hails J T Robison as Lands Chief
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce passes resolutions honoring the late J T Robison a longtime Texas land commissioner praising his knowledge of public lands and the school system and expressing condolence to his family. J D Jackson chairs the meeting and signs the resolutions.
Senator Love Visits Fort Davis in Support of Davis Mountain Route
Senator Tom Love and his daughter Dorothy arrived in Fort Davis for a two week stay. He is the Row candidate for governor and helped sponsor the Davis Mountain Scenic Highway survey bill. He promotes a state park in the Davis Mountains to benefit all Texans, noting the need for affordable vacations for the poor. He champions Sul Ross College and West Texas schools, and backed a law allowing children to start school at six rather than seven, increasing educational years for many youths.
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Fort Davis
Tom Love
Dorothy
Dallas
Love Row
Davis Mountain
Davis Mountains
Colorado Mountains
Davis
Texas
Senator Love
Hotel Limpla
Sul Ross College
West Texas
Alpine opens 1929 30 with new piano and auditorium
Alpine city schools begin the 1929 30 term in the new high school auditorium West College Avenue. 539 pupils enrolled across three schools with plans for more as Sul Ross College term starts. Fort Davis reports the death of 16 year old John Gaither Merrill in a ranch accident, funeral held, countless friends and relatives attend.
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West College Avenue
Alpine
Micncel Gillett
Buren Sparks
John Perking
Sul Ross College
J. H. Head
Madera Ward
North Side Ward
Hattie Marie Harris
Abilene
A.C. C
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
John Gaither Merrill
Igh School
J. W. Merri
John Gaither
Merrill
Richard
Dick Swarts
Brown
Marfa
Bob Johnson
Charles Prude
Jim Expy
Preston Johnson
Jesse Fisher
Mannie Fowlkes
BE. Coan
Victor J. Smith
Forrest Barnett
John Prude
Tyrrel Smith
Richard Irving
R. C. Withers
Callie
Holt
Marathon Boy Hit by Auto Injures in Mishap
Jesse Hollis 16, son of Mr and Mrs John Hollis of Marathon, was struck by auto driven by J E Fates of Sanderson yesterday at 3:20 PM on the Marathon highway. He suffered brain concussion and a broken shoulder, but is not in critical condition. witnesses say the accident was unavoidable.
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Jesse Hollis
John Hollis
Marathon
J. E. Fates
Sanderson
Afernoon
J. E. Wright
First Parent Teacher Meeting Next Monday
The first PT A meeting of the year will be held next Monday afternoon at three o clock in the old school auditorium. It aims to acquaint attendees with teachers and new townspeople, featuring a short program of music and reading plus a discussion of plans for the year. refreshments will be served.
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Monay
Avalanche Busts Loose With a Brand New Seven-Column Dress
The paper announces a redesigned seven column layout and smaller type to resemble major weeklies. It touts a larger sheet, improved readability, and a bigger newsprint format with seven columns. The note requests reader feedback on the improvement and hints at price unchanged.
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Avalanche
United States of Ourn
Rains Bring Moisture Across Big Bend Region
Rainfell Monday night and Tuesday morning across Big Bend, boosting winter range prospects. Alpine recorded about two inches, with widespread moisture north and west of town. Rain varied by area, with lighter showers east to Altuda and below Alpine, and the Glass Mountains receiving little rain. Cooler weather continues, promising more moisture.
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Big Bend
Alpine
Ale Tuda
Terlima Road
Glass Mountains
Meate
Apine
Fort Stockton
Welco
Akles
City wide revival to start sun
A city wide revival is set to begin Sunday at 11 o clock, with multiple churches rallying community support and presenting a joint program. Committees from the churches name leaders and outline a plan for morning services, prayer meetings, and a united outreach across districts. The revival aims to engage residents, emphasizing the motto Ask great things from God expect great things of God attempt great things for God.
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Wis
Merray
Ly We
Bridger
Chrietien
RP Davi
Chereh
Ber m Byarke
Meare
Sackson
A. P. Roblone
Dom Adese
Tic
Phacher
Homer’ Persure
Nick Sin
Fee Herd
Paruerr Masi Te Posh
Seers
Wood
Feachers Hota
Sine Kesquegay
Taneper Soares
Cole Kermit Allen
Premk ‘Ay
Ecole
Sul Ross Named Permanent Home of Teachers Institute
The Trans-Pecos Consolidates Institute voted to base the Teachers Institute at Sul Ross State Teachers College with annual sessions to be held there. About 400 attended the last meeting, a larger turnout than prior years, and attendance from additional counties grew. Rev. D. J. Murray and Henry Fletcher attended the El Paso Presbytery session in Marfa and reported good attendance and a solid program.
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Trans-Pecos
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Perman
Su W
Kokernot Springs
D. J. Murray
Henry Fletcher
el Paso
Marfa
Big Bend hailed as real historical West in film plans
Marilyn Mills a veteran horsewoman and actress told Presidio chamber members that the Big Bend country is the only real historical West in the U S The party includes her husband J Charles Davis S A Vaneman Presidio Productions and I Bledsoe They plan to shoot about 26 pictures in the Big Bend with Alpine as a setting a football picture to use Sul Ross College and the Lobo team as tutors
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Big Bend
U.S
Marilyn Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Mike Mills
J. Charles Davis
Presidio
Mr. Davis
S.A Vaneman
Presidio Productions Company
I. Bledsoe
Alpine
Davis
Funeral for J T Robison Held at Austin
Funeral services for J T Robison longtime Texas General Land Office official and former land commissioner were held in Austin after his death in December. The body rested in state near the Capitol as thousands, including friends and landholders, paid final respects. J D Jackson J C Hunter and W W Turney served as bearers with family members including Dr J T Robison Jr of New London and Dr J M Robison of Houston. Robison had spent 34 years in the Land Office, 21 as commissioner, earning West Texans respect and strong ties across the Big Bend. Governor Moody later appointed H H Walker longtime chief clerk to fill the vacancy.
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J.T. Robison
Jecral Land Office of
Texas
Austin
Capitol
Tobison
Big Bend
J.D. Jackson
Rar
J.C. Hunter
Van
W.W. Turney
BI Pa
New London
Fedeeral
Taney Thargen
Tate
Een
Sheken Sha
Wepecresss
Lttana
Recruits Arrive as Lobo Football Camp Opens
Lobo coach Graves reports strong recruitment as new and returning players gather for the upcoming training camp. Several Louisiana and Arkansas prospects join last year’s backfield and line, with confidence the squad will impress once practices begin.
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Conch Graves
Graves
Louisians
Border Patrolman Killed in Rio Grande Region
A U S border patrolman was fatally shot during an encounter near Presidio Texas while pursuing alleged smugglers. The incident occurred Monday and the officer died after being wounded in a display of gunfire by suspects described as Mexican nationals. Services were held at a local Methodist church with mystery surrounding the motive and details as investigators work the scene.
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Rio Grande
Presidio
Orming
R. F. Davis
Methodist Church
Chute Me Marta
Strong Gas Showing At Hovey Well
A strong gas showing was encountered in the Johnson and Weely Jackson and Harmon test near 800 feet. Gas issues out with flare when ignited at the opening of the new 8000-100t riser. A bullwheel is installed and drilling proceeds at about 2800 feet. The well sits in Section 104, Block 10, GH and SA survey.
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Johnson & Weel
Ey Jackson & Harmon
J.D
Gh&sa Survey
Mojave Theatre to upgrade sound system in Alpine
Cay Edwards departs Sunday for San Antonio to select first class sound equipment for the Mojave theatre. Cas will inspect all makes and styles of equipment suitable for the Mojave building. Installation planned early fall with a complete run of sound pictures.
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Cay Edwards
San Antonio
Mojave
Avalanche
Cas
Twas
Alpine
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Brewster CO. C. OF
Mate of Texas
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J. John Perkins
State of
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FT. Davis
Joan Gaither
Presbyterian Church
M. B. Anderson
George
Buffalo
N. Y
RT. Swartz
Bishee
Arie
Ona
Mr. Swartz
Gaither Anderson
Swartz
Calif ‘Ornia
Company 1
Uany
Fo Cal
Herald
Country Weekly
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
Sul Ross
Teachers Institute
Robison
WG Bend Ranchers
Land Com
Lobo
Squat Carroll
Dyer
Down
Charlie
Marus Conally
Arkansas
Kay McNeill
Iron Man
Bob Clark
Fats Cooper
Hi Huding A
Kot Wen
Ding Te AP
Somaap Thamber
Cocaiersn
Wentenne
Wavgeiteg
Wien
Hovey
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