Fort Davis and the Pecos River Trail Through History
The Fort Davis adobe ruins anchor a tale of West Texas’s Overland Trail era from the 1840s to post Civil War times. The piece recounts Indian resistance, mail and stage lines, and the strategic siting of Port Davis, with battles on Limpin Creek and the vast Big Bend. It notes possible ties to Jefferson Davis and explorers from Cabaza de Vaca to early explorers, setting the stage for a continued column next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Big ‘Bend
Texas
Jefferson Davis
West Texas
Pierce
Pecos
Ccabaza de Vaca
Ballow
Chihuahua
Perth
Limpla Canyon
Iiital
Vane
Davis Mountains
Crou
el Pas
Prantlin
Presidio
Sevla
Leutenant
Washington Seawall
Limpin Creek
Toree
Waris
Department of
Alte
Port Davis
Big Bend
West Virginia
Mexico
Tito Grande
el Paso
At's Point
Bortheas
Gilman O Leary New Ford Dealers Named for Brewster County
C E Gillman and Francis O Leary named Ford dealers for Brewster County forming Joiman O Leary Motor Company. Both men are well known locally and a location and policies plan will be announced soon. Gilman has Ford agency experience and will be manager. O Leary is new to auto business previously with Western Department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Gillman
Francis O'Leary
Ford
Brewster County
Joiman-O'Leary Motor Company
Gilman
O'Leary
Ford Agency
George Pace
Fort Stockton
Border Service Station
Western Department
Parent Teachers To Have First Meeting Monday
The executive committee of the Parent-Teacher Association at Alpine met September meeting at Alpine with Mrs Guy Crawford. Walter chaired the program committee and read the program, aiming to present key items for the year and to invite teacher input. The group planned to entertain teachers Friday of the week and set the first general meeting for Monday September 24 at the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Guy Craward
Walter
Chaiman
Br. Dunen
P.T. A
Onda
Plumbing loan plan opens for home and business needs
McMurry Plumbing manager RA Menturry announces a new loan program funded by the American Radiator Company. Money may be borrowed in the area to install plumbing and heating in residences or business properties. Loan sizes vary and are determined by the appraiser. proceeds support installation projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Menturry
McMurry Plumbing Company
Fies
Mtr. Medfurry Aul
Eo- Merson
Wis
Rainbow Assembly Here Saturday 15th in Alpine
About thirty Rainbow girls and chaperones will travel to Alpine Saturday for a Rainbow assembly and instructional session. The El Paso Rainbow organization plans a luncheon by local mothers, a canyon picnic supper, and an 8 o'clock installation service at the Masonic hall open to the public, followed by a dance for Rainbow girls and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Alpine
Rainbow Organzation
Canyon
Masonic Hall
City Pump Repairs Leave Alpine Wells Idle
Two Alpine water pumps on South Hill were pulled this week. No. 4 requires parts and overhaul after inspection revealed needed replacements. No. 2 shaft broke in the well and the entire string of pipe and impellers was hauled up. Pumps are electric turbine types with capacities from 150 to 500 gallons per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hill
Alpine Plans Footing for New School Band
Alpine school board and American Legion partner with Sut Ro ss to form a public school band at the fall term start with no band tuition. Other districts are moving similarly, enabling Alpine to boast a first class band within months. Instrument costs are low and will aid the effort. The band aims to compete in the American Legion contest next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine School Board
American Legion
Sut Ross
Alpine
Sul Ross College opens 1934 registration and updates
Registration for the 1934-35 fall semester at Sul Ross College begins Monday with prospects for good attendance. Improvements include Jackson Field fence, Kokernot Park theater, campus paving, greenhouse, tennis court complex, parking, rock seating, and a planned dormitory and art center funded by a federal loan. A $80,000 boys dormitory and art center will be native stone and stucco, with cottages and band building work starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Rose College
CWA
Alpine
Sul Ross
Jackson Field
Kokernot Park
Con
Sul Ross College
Alpine Legion Auxiliary Tops Charity Work Survey
The American Legion Auxiliary of Alpine was named outstanding in charity and welfare work in recent months based on a government survey reported by the Avalanche. The unit sold 75 two-year-old heifers with calves at 25 dollars each to H C Richardson on his TV ranch, with proceeds aiding welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary of
Alpine
P. V. Cartwright
American Legion Auxiliary Week
H.C. Richardson
Benjamin Milam
Port Stockton
Richardson
Lin State
Sul Ross Band Buys Kettle Drums for New Season
The Sul Ross band recently purchased Leedy kettle-drums, per a letter from band director Thos. Branger, now in Waxahachie. The new instruments boost effects and execution, with many new and returning members anticipated for the fall, as Sul Ross aims to rank favorably with state college groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Thos. Branger
Waxahachie
Kandy Kitchen Adds Latest Ice Cream Freezing Unit
Shirley Scales proprietor of the Kandy Kitchen reports the purchase and installation of a new electric ice cream freezing and storage unit. Observed in Chicago at the Century of Progress, the machine can freeze ice cream and other frozen delicacies. Since installation it has drawn visitors as it churns 12 to 14 gallons per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandy
Shirley Scales
Scales
Century of Progress
Chicago
Woman Killed In Car Wreck Near Marfa
Mrs. Floyd Palmer of Madera California died at a Marfa hospital after a car overturned ten miles west of Marfa on U.S. 90. Her husband, son James, and daughter Betty were injured. The wreck was blamed on a tire blowout. Palmer died shortly after arrival at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Palmer
Madera
California
Marfa
Palmer
James
Betty
Ernest Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Mrs. Palmer
Methodist Bishop Here This Week
Fort Worth bishop in Texas Rev H A Boaz visited Alpine this week. He delivered a sermon Wednesday morning at 11 o clock at the Methodist church with a good congregation. The bishop is an able preacher and the audience received his message with close interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Boaz
Fort Worth
Texas
Alpine
Bishop Boaz
Turney Returns From State Convention Aged Man Dies
J. W. Prichard aged 84 died Sunday morning after brief illness. A native of Tennessee he had lived here with daughter Mrs Addie Dietrich Alpine and Alta Prichard Bartlesville Okla survived by two daughters and four other children. Remains laid to rest at Elm Grove cemetery Monday with Rev R Davis Methodist church officiating. Judge Turney returned Thursday from Galveston after attending the state democratic convention praising its harmony and complete Allied control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Prichard
Mr. Prichard
A. M. Turney
Tennesse
Galveston
Addie Dietrich
Judge Turney
Alsaid
Prichard
Dietrich
Alpine
Alta Prichard
Bartlestion
En-| Ville
Okio
Roosevelt Newing
Elm Grove Cemetery
Rev
R. Davis
Methodist Church
CleanUp Drive Week Aims Citywide House Cleaning
A joint drive by service clubs chamber of commerce and local governments launches a midweek cleanup. Businesses closed 2 to 4 pm Wednesday as crews cleared gutters and alleys while residents tidied premises and notified the chamber for trash pickup. The effort targets Thursday and Friday pickups with trucks hauling away debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
School Board
American Legion and Auxiliary
Begin Sheep Goats Buying Monday in Highland Areas
Actual buying of sheep and goats by the government will start in three Highland counties and Culberson county next Monday. Ernest Gibbons, Tri-county Agent, announced in the cattle buying office. About 30,000 sheep and goats have been listed with Emergency Relief Cattle Buying Agency. Details on handling the program were not received by yesterday afternoon. Emergency Relief Director Gibbons said plans to discontinue cattle purchases may delay resumption until a full check of activities is completed, possibly prompting quota reallocations and system changes. Last week Brewster county ranchers received 5120 in checks under relief purchases. To date 151 applications have been processed, totaling 10,896 cattle appraised. 2,997 animals condemned, 7,899 accepted for purchase. Brewster county has received 61,488 in payments to ranchers so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Culberson
Tri-county
Ernest Gibbons
Gibbens
Drouth Relief Ram
Brewster County
Drouth Relief Agency
Alpine Schools Prepare to Open Monday for 1934 35 Term
Alpine grade and high school pupils will begin their annual trek back to class Monday as Alpine schools open for the 1934 35 term. A new pre registration feature requires pupils above primary grades to register for courses before door opening. Attendance is expected to reach last year’s figures. Supt Drury Wood outlines building assignments and who teaches where, with Junior High near capacity and possible grade moves depending on pupil turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury Wood
Texas
He Sul Ross
Alpine
Jun“hor Wich
West Alpine
Lbrary
Ross College
Madera Ward
South Alpine
Wood
Jal Ward
Clemma Bull
Dorothy
Peyton Cain
Prinete Pal
Frank Young
Castelaine Nelson
Kena McGregor
Gladys Bayer
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Old Fort
Davis
Coon
Zadine
Ter
Agua
Gilman-O’leary
Ford Dealers
I Rainbow Assembly
City Pump
S. R
Cite Legion Auxiliary
Turney
Arthur Brown
Tyattsville
Service and Study Clubs OF City
RTLE
Almanac
Frogshita Lilart
Swaden'e Dicvoren
Borm
Bulan
New York
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