Border Patrol to Use Pigeons for River Region Messaging
Border Patrol introduces homing pigeons to improve riverfront communications in Brewster County. Lofts planned at Glen Springs, Ruidosa, and Marfa with birds bred by Jimmy Livingston. Pigeons return swiftly to their lofts and enable rapid message delivery to route help for thefts and disturbances along the river.
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Big Bend
Border Patrol
Brewster County
Glen Springs
Eecil
Tvan Williams
Ruidose
Marfa
Guy
Ttt
Ruldosa
Wiliams
Jimmy Livingaton
Livingston
P T A Opens Year With First Alpine Meeting
The Patent Teacher association of Alpine will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Monday September 25. Officers urge attendance by fall teachers and patrons to discuss important matters and outline policies for the year. The meeting date was moved from September 18 to September 26.
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Patent-Teacher Association of
Alpine
Rutgers Seniors Favor College Women Says The Targum
The Targum reports Rutgers University seniors surveyed show a preference for college women in social and campus activities. The results reflect student tastes and campus life trends as observed in the questionnaire.
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Targum
Rutgers ‘University
Echool
Alpine to Open Schools Amid Budget Cuts and New Teachers
Alpine Independent School district announces the start of classes Monday at 9 00 am with opening exercises at the Junior High auditorium. Drury Wood superintendent says four fewer teachers will handle the year yet cuts aim for maximum results. New teaching staff includes history and Latin assignments, with changes across grade levels at Central Ward and Junior High.
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Alpine
Eielock
Alpine Independent School
Drury Wood
Alps
Caliren
Morrow
Their
Saeed
Asoadey
Rocenes
Praetor
Eden
Cental
Cose Sonor
Cath and Lowth
Dalla
Lions Award Scholarship to Berdelle Lewellen at Sul Ross
Miss Berdelle Lewellen, Sul Ross senior, received the Lions Club of Alpine annual scholarship for 1033-4, with officials noting the award targets a different student each year.
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Lions
Berdelle Lewellen
Sul Ross
Lions Club of
Alpine
Chub
NRA Exemption Talks Amid Alpine Smoke Claim
Alpine residents debate NRA compliance as Brewster County official indicates firms unable to meet terms may petition for provisional exemption with local chamber support. Registration for Sul Ross State College fall semester begins September 20 with transition from quarter to semester terms and new animal husbandry department.
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Oval
Chamber of Commerce
NRA
A. F. Robinson
Brewster County
Sul Ross State Teachers College
State Teachers Colleges of Texas
Sul Ross
Wallace Stiles
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Trans-Pecos
West Texas
To Let Contract 5 Miles Blacktop
The Texas Highway Commission announced 5 miles of blacktop to be built with national recovery funds. Estimated cost about 800000, bids expected in late month. Other projects include nearly 1 million dollars in work with bids due Sept 18 and Hudspeth and Sierra Blanca improvements on highway one.
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Texas Highway Commission
Bureau of Public Roads
Hudspeth
Sierra Blanca
Scattered Rains Touch Big Bend as School Opens
Rain fell across the Big Bend and Davis Mountains with several good showers while overall moisture remains short. Alpine reports thorough soaking locally as West Texas nets show decent rainfall. Dr Stiles returns to Sul Ross as head of animal husbandry with faculty resuming duties next week amid a quiet campus start.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountain
West Texas
Alpine
Stiles
Sul Rossi
Payment Urged As Alpine Tax Delinquency Grows
Alpine residents hear a call to meet city tax obligations as delinquency climbs from $6,000 in 1990 to an estimated $40,000 by October 1. Officials warn penalties rise, urging timely payments to avoid further financial strain on the city government. Mention is made of beer being sold locally for the first time in decades, but the core notice stresses tax collection and civic responsibility.
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San Vicente
Hot Springs
Brewester
Chisos Range
Pollowins
Ray Miller
Mt. Emery
Tates Ak
Miller
Jon
Lapon
Alpine
Noone
Collectio Sons
Tober
Alpine Hosts 1934 West Texas Christian Meet at El Paso
Alpine representatives attended the West Texas Christian convention in El Paso where J T McKissick of Marfa was elected president. Officers named include RE Petross of Marfa and J P Nichols of Alpine with Rev L W Bridges retiring as president. Delegates urged moral regulations and reaffirmed support for the 18th amendment while planning a district church program.
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Alpine
el Paso
Severn
E. Paco
le W. Bridges
West Texas
Ing
J.T. McKissick
Marfa
RE. Petross
J. P. Nichols
Gus Ramage
Pecos
Texas Missions
Arthur A. Hyde
First Christian Church
Fel Paso
Susan Williams
J. F. Nichols
FM. Sere
Little Cyclone Does Damage at Terlingua
Terlingua September 11 a small cyclone damaged several homes and outbuildings. The storm tore into the Doggett residence roof and porch, swept debris across the yard, demolished R J Cartledge’s garage, and caused other minor destruction at neighboring properties. A similar windstorm in the area about a year ago caused less damage.
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Terlingua
Teringua
Bostick
R. J. Cartledge
Fire destroys frame home in southeast Alpine
A southeast Alpine frame home was totally destroyed by fire early Wednesday. The $1800 dwelling was insured. The owner suspects the blaze started from a hot water heater left on the night before. Firefighters arrived promptly but could not stop the flames due to the fire’s rapid spread and lack of a nearby hose connection.
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Given
Alpine
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C. A. Bryant
Peyton Cain
Frank Young
Myrtle Voules
Ellen Steffens
Elaine Nelson
Gladys Boyer
Myrtle Whiteside
Russell Duncan
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