Trans-Pecos Place Names by Henry T Fletcher
An article recounts Fort Pena Colorado history from 1879 to 1882 with unit deployments, name changes, surveys, and early facilities. It notes post abandonment in 1882 and mentions the Texas Centennial Exposition encounter where Clyde Barrow’s mother claimed knowledge of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Pena
Colorado
28Th Infantry
H. B. Quimby
Wallace Tear
24Th Infantry
C. D., Srane
A. A
Pena Colorado
Camp Rainbow Cliffs
Nune
Bechwith
Sepor Peund
Fear Rooney
Fort Stock
Cosarin Tores
Fort Stockton
Charles Viele
EM. Hereford
Hereford
Marathon
Pena Colorado Spring
Circle Dot
Fost
M. Haltf & Brothers
San Antonio
D. W. Gourley
John 8. Evitt
Clyde Barrow
Fort Davis
Trans-Pecos
Standard and Times of
Se Angelo
Lamb
West of the Pecos
Barry Scobee
Scobee
Avalanche
San Angelo
Sul Ross to Have Large 1936 37 Roll
Sun Rose College enrolls a large first day registration signaling a higher 1936 37 enrollment. Fort D A Russell veterans and students from De Rio Pecos Alpine El Paso and many distant towns contribute to the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Sun Rose College
Sessee
Sxteen
Fort D. A. Russell
Ocal College
de Rio
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Jaan
Alpine
Alsmogorda
N. New Willard
Tampico
Mexico
Tornillo
Gonzales
Lamesa
Beaumont
van Horn
el Paso
Marfa
Crane
Laredo
del Rio
Ballinger
Fort Davis
Monahans
Uvalde
Harlingen
Coleman
Rangerville
Mer ‘Hen
Dalhart
Rock Springs
Helmleigh
San Angelo
Cotulla
Snyder
Camp Springs
Balmorhea
Miles
Retan
Harwood
Rankin
Palmer
Stanton
Toyah
Ganado
Ovalo
Hi School Elects Class Officers
Alvine High elects officers for the 1996 37 session. Joe Hord tested president, Mary Virginia Clntyre vice president, Cecilia Therpeen secretary treasurer, and Merle Smith sponsor. Virginia Holland president, Norman Wright vice president, Lucille Ferguson secretary treasurer, Isabel Winter sponsor. Junior and sophomore class officers named with Mary Ann Kokernot, HalwWarie Patton, Mary Bess Hamilton as leaders. Myrtle Whiteside sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvine High
Joe Hord
Mary Virginia Clntyre
Cecilia Therpeen
Sive Merle Smith
Susiore
Virginia Holland
Norman Wright
Lucille Ferguson
Isabel Winter
Clay Holland
Arthur Metcalf
Mary Ann Kokernot
Hal Wwarie Patton
Mary Bess Hamilton
Myrtle Whiteside
Baptists Set Open Session Sept 24 At McCamey
The 8th Annual Session of the Reeves Valley Baptists Association begins a two day meeting in McCamey on September 24. Rev Philip Brown of CranePreaches opening sermon with Rev W M Turner of Pecos delivering the doctrinal message. The association includes 29 churches with over 4000 members and centers on tithing and missionary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recor Valley Baptists Association
McCamey
W. MU
Philip Brown
Crane
SF. Marsh
Ft. Stockton
W. M. Turner
Pecos
A. Kidd
M. M. Fulmer
Jackson, Tenn
Me Junior High Boys Organize FFA Chapter
Alpine Mexican junior high boys formed a Future Farmers of America chapter on September 10. They plan to work with the school board, superintendent Drury Weod, and teacher Edward L Bailey to support Mexican participation. Officers elected include Paul Sotelo president and Charlie Uranga secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Drury Weod
Edward L. Bailey
Paul Sotelo
Frank Patrusick
Charlie Uranga
Henry Urang
Louis Uranga
Conrado Ramirez
John Joe Caden
Attempted robbery at Stroud home morning incident
Mrs A L Stroud awakened to a man grasping her hands in her home about three o clock Monday morning. Her daughter Sarah aided, shots were fired as the intruder fled toward the railroad tracks. A highway worker saw a white man running and heard gunfire, no clues yet identified the man or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Stroud
Marfa
Disher
Lobos Open Season Versus Fort Russell At Home
Sul Ross Lobos prepare for the season opener against Fort Russell on Jason Field. The team is light and inexperienced after losing five lettermen including Cuthbert Carll Sam Fowler James Graves Paul Red Pierce and Artie Connally The likely first eleven includes Captain Barammock C Tipps N Tipps Tommy Barrow and others, with engravings in The Avalanche for cards and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobos
Fort D
A. Russell
Jason Field
Cuthbert Carll
Sam Fowler
James Graves
Paul “Red” Pierce
Artie Connally
Capt
Barammock
C. Tipps
N. Tipps Tommy
Barrow Jack
Thornhill
Archer
Doe Wright
Addison
Loans in Brewster County Total $1,101,800
Brewster County reported 63 loans totaling 1,101,800 through May 1, 196 through June 30, 196, with most loans from the Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Comanations via the Farm Credit Administration in Texas. The figures include 16,369 Federal Land Bank loans totaling 8,042,400 and 31,213 Land Bank Comptent loans totaling 8,818,000, plus other emergency programs and drought relief loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Federal Land Bank
H. F
National Emergency’ Council
Federal Lan Bank
Land Bank
Com
Esane
Farm Credit Administration
Texas Hige
Dorn
Sane
Federal Land Bank Fcams
Texas
Prionpal
Eas Ae
Apse Ferm Credit’ Administration
Humble Acquires Brewster County Block in Texas Claim
Humble expands holdings in Brewster County by acquiring a block totaling 52 84852 acres via assignments from Elmer Thomas and multiple sellers. The parcel, leased from F Skinner Lee Hess Joe D Jackson Roxie Fowler and FM Burns estate, borders Gulf ranging near Marathon. The report notes a ceremonial flag surrounding a funeral grounds.
17 Mile Road on Highway 90 Opens to Traffic
The 17 miles of Highway 90 work by W. W. Vann Company finished and opened for traffic on September 16. The caliche base with triple asphalt surface provides a hard surfaced link from Alpine to Marfa. The project enhances Highway 90 and complements other segments, improving scenery and overall highway quality. Dwight Horton Jr. supervised the work with Ross Anglin assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. Vann Company
Fini
Alpine
Marfa
W. W. Vann
Dwight Horton, Jr
Ross Anglin
W. W. Vann Company
Rotary Governor Visits Local Club
Rotary Governor Dr. James H. Zimmerman of the University of New Mexico addresses the club about strengthening Rotary, expanding membership, and forming new clubs. John Gillett presides, Rey Johnson joins as transfer, and music director Jacek Van Hoff performs as the group sings Western songs. A local shoemaker from Orange City sells wooden shoes to Dutch settlers for $1.00 a pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Zimmerman
University of New
Rotary Inter
Rotary
John Gillett
D. M. Bennett
Rey Johnson
Sul Ross
Ruel Warnock
Jacek van Hoff
Orange City
Iowa
Big Bend International Park A joint US Mexico plan
The article describes plans to convert about 1.5 million acres into a cross border park from the Rio Grande into Chihuahua and Coahuila. It highlights international cooperation, road and hotel development, and a tourism-rich wildlife refuge connecting distant areas from the Big Bend to the California border, with exploration notes and lofty expectations for cross border relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Berta Lassiter
Philadelphi Evening Ledger
James M. Miller
Thial
Big Bend Park
Rio Grande
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Conrad Wirth
National Park Service
Big Bend International Park
Big Bend
International Peace Park
Vientana
British Columbia
Glacier Nii Park
Watertown Lakes National Park
America
Senor Galicia
Alpine
Chisos _ mountains
Santa Helena Canyon
Boquilla
Castelon
Johnson Ranch
Johnson
North American
Gulf Station to Open Here Saturday
Gulf station at the intersection of Marfa and Fort Davis highways will open Saturday morning with a full line of Gulf products. Speedy Williams of Alpine will be in charge. A Gulf wholesale house will open in Alpine in three to four weeks, Mae Callahan of Kennedy says.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Fort Davis
Williams
Alpine
Mae Callahan
Kennedy
Texas
Wells McIntyre Ranch Sold to Henry Richardson
The Wells McIntyre ranch, spanning 17,000 acres, was sold this week to Henry Richardson of San Antonio. Gay Meriwether of Alpine arranged the deal and will manage the property. The purchase price appears to be 150 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells McIntyre
Henry Richardson
San Antonio
Gay Meriwether
Alpine
McIntyre
Mr. Richardson
Jude
PTA Holds First Meeting Sept 24 at Junior High School
Alpine parents announce the 1936 37 PTA session will begin Thursday September 24 at 3 39 oclock at the Union High School. The notice mentions pertinent topics including examinations and school activities, with details about location and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Alpine
Tecion
Union High School
Rep M M Fulmer to Preach at Rap Church Next Sunday
The Rev M M Fulmer will preach at the Rap church next Sunday occupying the pulpit both morning and evening. The church hopes he will accept the pastorate and invites the public and visitors to attend the morning service at 10:30 and the evening service at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Fulmer
Fulmer
Jackson
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Henry T. Fletcher
W. R. Livermore
John A. Pulliam
8Th Cavalry
William A Shunk
Liermore
Mount Livermore
Davis Mountains
Post
M. H. Moorman
Oes
Fort Russell
Stockton, Pecos
Hi School
Baptists
Albert Balboni
Los Angel
Stroud Home
Raduat
Brewster Co
Humble
Brewster
George He
B. Scobee
Angelo Standard and Times
DR. 3
Zimmerman
Carmel Mountain
Pancho Villa
Villa
Mount Carmel
Park
Bend In- Park
Gulf Station
W. McIntyre
Fexas
Texas Cen
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