Presidio Flood Strikes Rio Grande Area Causing Major Damage
Reports indicate high water from Mexican streams flooded Presidio inundating farms and washing away the customs house and other structures. The international bridge reportedly washed away though not yet verified, as the river altered its channel near Presidio. A Hot Springs bath house roof was submerged with little visible above water, while nearby properties faced minor impact to crops and buildings.
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Presidio
Rio Grande
International Bridge
Conches River
Mexico
J. O. Langford
Inter City Rotary Meet In Alpine And Marfa
An inter city gathering of Alpine and Marfa Rotary clubs is planned for tomorrow evening at Kokernot Lodge in Alpine. Members and guests are expected to attend with a basket supper, music, dancing and games. This marks the second joint meet, the previous one held at Paisano about two years back. About thirty to forty couples are anticipated to participate.
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Marfa
Kokernot Lodge
Paisano
Universities to Form Pool for Astronomical Research
Consummation of plans to pool resources of the University of Texas and the University of Chicago for astronomical research was announced in Austin. The joint program will be presented at the International Astronomical Union meeting in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The UT board has sponsored the W. J. McDena observatory project in Texas, costing $375,000, with site tests conducted in Austin El Paso Guadalupe Mountains near Van Horn and in the Davis Mountains around Alpine and Ft Davis.
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University of Texas
University of Chicago
Austin
University of Texas Board of Regents
University of Chicago Board of Trustees
International Astronomical Union
Cambridge
Mass
W. J. McDena
Texas
McDonald Observatory
Paso
Guardalupe Mountains
van Horn
Davis Mountains
Alpine
Ft. Davis
Lobo Camp Opens Next Week With Town Attendance
Down state, Lobo Camp is set to open next week as several men are already in town and more are expected before week’s end. Work may begin Monday, with participants from Bet linger, Bost, Prost, Bridges, Monroe, and Santa noted among those involved.
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Entecien Larrea Pterettae Eenreen
Santa
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Betlinger
Bost
Prost
Bridges
Monroe
Tania
Eerie
Beautiful Pecan Groves Devastated by Devil's River Floods
The Devil's River floods over past two weeks wrecked miles of pecan groves and swept away ranch homes near Del Rio and Alpine. Huge boulders blocked highways east of the causeway, and century old pecan trees were uprooted or battered. The Hudspeth ranch near Juno and the Easterling estate were among the properties carried away or damaged in the disaster reported by the Val Verde County Herald.
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del Rio F
Val ‘Verde
del Rio
Claude B. Hudspeth
Alpine
Herald
Hudspeth
Juno
Devil's River
A. C
Two Ex Rangers Question Rio Grande Canyon Claim
Two former Texas Rangers, now residents of San Antonio, challenge a San Antonio Express report claiming Patricio and Long canyons in the Rio Grande’s Big Bend area were uncharted. Ex-rangers L B Caruthers and Sam Graham, once Alpine locals, recount past探索s of Mariscal Boquillas and Pia Co canyons confirming charted routes.
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Rio Grande
Big Bend
Patricio
Long
San Antonio
L. B Caruthers
Sam Graham
Caruthers
Alpine
Hae
Ranger
Keesey
Fort Davis
Ater
Larkin
Graham
Mariscal
Boquillas
Traffic Through Alpine Resumes After Flood Delays
After about two weeks, Alpine traffic on the highway and rail lines resumes. The first eastbound passenger train passes Tuesday morning, with bus links to Pecos and Del Rio Van Horn service restarting. Bridge and track repairs by 100 extra railroad workers and large highway crews are underway, though many fixes are temporary and will take weeks. The Devil's River flood area and nearby routes including the Bankhead Old Spanish Trail and Borderway remain affected in parts.
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Alpine
Pecos
Devil's River
Ailroad
Rairoad
del Rio
Highway Department
West Texas
Bankhead
Orly
Country Store Draws Interest in Alpine Community
Interest grows in the Alpine Country Store drawing sponsored by the local post at the American Legion. The event, postponed to tomorrow, will be at the Granada theatre with Cooperating Granada officials. Most Alpine businesses are distributing entry tickets with a $3 trade or merchandise prize per ticket, and tickets can be redeemed for more chances up to Thursday.
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American Legion
Granada Theatre
Hich Institution
Legion
Alpine
Bech Business Hove Tao Ying
Fheay Ao
Tikes Forte Pric Ec
Schools to Open Here Next Week
Superintendent D M Majer announces city schools to open Monday with all buildings open at 9 am. First four grades to Central ward building, first grade to noon dismissal, Madero ward and Junior high to regular work, Senior high for grades nine to eleven. Teachers arrive to finalize organization and start regular work. Strong faculty secured for term. Continued on last page.
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D. M. Majer
Central Ward
Drury Wood
Fort Davis hosts first Texas archery convention and meet
The first state archery convention in Texas opened in Fort Davis, with helmets and targets on the parade ground. Winners include George Rogers of Fort Worth as men's champion and Miss John le Mae Puller of Marfa as women’s champion.
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Fort Davis
Texas
Fort Worth
Pecos
el Paso
Marfa
Hotel Limpia
Harris
A. J. Slogeri
C. B. Price
George Rogers
Johnle Mae Puller
Neva June Goitholt
Jeff Parhan J
Royce Gottholt
Miss Puller
Hamilton
Ft Worth
Rogers
Price
Marlin Hounds Jr
Firls
Neva
Drilling Delayed On McIntyre Test in Alpine Area
Difficulties at the McIntyre ranch test well eight miles south of Alpine were caused by several days of heavy rain delaying operations. Attempts to straighten the hole have involved multiple shots while the drill remains 280 to 300 feet deep. The test is on section 31, block 352, W. J. Mitchell survey.
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McIntyre Ranch
Alpine
W. J. Mitchell
Coleman Family Returns From Miles Visit
J C Coleman and daughter Rose Winette returned Sunday from a visit with relatives at Miles. They were accompanied by his mother Mrs J W Coleman of Miles and will visit in the Coleman home. Read the Avalanche Want Ads.
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J.C. Coleman
Rose Winette
Miles
Mather
J. W. Coleman
Coleman Home
County Tax Rate Delayed as Legislature Review Looms
Commissioners recessed after a one day session to next Saturday to set the year’s county tax rate. Action on the rate is postponed awaiting final disposition of a legislature bill to transfer road bond duties to the state. Reports from county and precinct officers were approved and routine matters handled. Precinct No. 4 constable vacancy filled when O L Loftin failed to renew bond. Aaron Green appointed in his place.
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Commissioners Court
Acton
Premet
O. L. Loftin
Aaron Green
Sul Ross Prospects Bright for 13th Annual Session
Sul Ross State Teachers College expects at least a 25 percent rise in attendance at the thirteenth annual session opening next week. President M W Morelock cites many tremor grads testing for admission from West Texas schools and a surge in inquiries about room and board, with rates dropped by about 25 percent. Julius Woetts joins the faculty and new tennis courts will be built. horseback riding and side trips to Carlsbad Caverns and the Davis Mountains are planned. Registration starts next Wednesday, with classes to begin the following day. Housing is not expected to be tight as most rooms are already reserved.
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Sul Ross State Teachers College
M. W. Morelock
West Texas
Julius Woetts
San Antonio
Carlsbad Caverns
Davis Mountains
Davis Mountains Observatory Plans Stir Talk Of Partnership
The article reports on a probable observatory site near Davis Mountains with University of Chicago and Yerkes Observatory involvement. It notes Texas University structure, Yerkes funding, and a possible partnership to establish a new observatory, with optimistic remarks on nighttime sky conditions and local support.
Ideal Growing Weather Prevails in Highlands After Rains
Highlands reports show heavy rains last week followed by a warm spell. Grass in Alpine valleys is knee high and heading out. Moisture from recent showers supports rapid pasture growth while ranchers plan to begin rounding up cattle for market in the next two to three weeks. Some areas between Fort Davis and Marfa received less rain, but the Bix Bend highlands remain in excellent shape as shipments and roundup preparations start.
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Alpine
Roberts Paradise Canyon
Kennedy Ranch
Fort Davis
Marfa
West Texas
Bix Bend
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