Trans Pecos weather and road news mix with highway plans
Rainfall in the Trans-Pecos offers uneven winter feed prospects with some dry pockets. Alpine reports welcome grass gains but not a full guarantee. Marfa Alpine highway project advances toward paving, with 75 miles completed and 27 miles remaining. The Highway Commission outlines grading and drainage needs for 16,890 miles of routes including a Van Horn underpass. A Pecos man won a 100 gallon gas prize for the biggest Pecos river fish catch, 62 catfish totaling 165 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Marfa
State Highway Commission
van Horn
Bankhead
Red Bluff
H. W
Haynie
Pecos Enterprise
Maynie
Balter
Presbyterian and Baptist
David Murray
Baren Sparks
Humble Oil Plans Deep Test in Delaware Ordivician Area
The Humble Oil Refining Co plans a deep test 44 miles northwest of Alpine in Block 11, Section 94, to search for production in the Delaware or Ordovician. Exact location and starting date are not yet known. Development is expected after extensive leasing, with nearby tests in Brewster, Pecos, and Reeves counties. Attendance at the American Legion National Convention: Pat Reed and Earl V. Earp depart for St. Louis as delegate and alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble Oil Refining Co
Delaware
Alpine
Block 11
Fort Stockton
Humble
Floyd C. Dodson
Texas American Syndicate
Brewster County
Pecos
Reeves Counties
Grandtall
Alpine Oil & Development Company
G. Smith
Green Valley
Hovey Dome
Jeff Davis County
Marathon
Pat Reed
Earl V. Earp
St. Louis
Missouri
The
American Legion
Reed
Big Bend
Centennial Exhibit seeks allotment for premiums
Avesstock exhibit at the Centennial plans premiums totaling 7767 dollars. Agriculture director A J Bierschwale of Su Ross State Teachers College, and committee member Mr Bierschwale, report after returning from a Dallas meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avestock
A. J. Bierschwale
Su Ross State Teachers College
Sul Ross Lobos Start Practice
Sul Ross College began football practice as coach Bosch B. C. Graves fields a potentially powerful 1935 squad. Nucleus includes seven backs, four ends, three tackles, four guards, and two centers, with most veterans returning. Freshmen numbers abound as pre-season drills begin. several Breckenridge and San Antonio players named for key positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosch B. C. Graves
Sul Ross College
Red Pierce
Jelly Dobbs
Warnock
Martin
Murray
Thornhill
Luna
Breckenridge High School
An Antonio
Cuthbert Carll
Treetop Colvin
Greene
Addison
Aubra Neoncastler
Buck Treadwell
French
Breckenridge High
San Antonio
Sam Fowler
Corky Graves
Red Tipps
Carraway
Blackie Tipps
Jgrimes
Lpractice
Officials Urge City Tax Payments Before October 1
Alpine city taxpayers are urged by city officials to pay all 1995 taxes before October 1 to avoid delinquency and penalties of 10 percent. Many citizens have paid their city tax, but a large portion have not. Tax collector M. H. Moorman reported total collections are about 30 percent below the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
M. H. Moorman
Court Approves Home Demonstration Agent Funding
Brewster County commissioners court approved an appropriation for a half time home demonstration agent in connection with Presidio County effective January 1, 1936. Miss Fontilla Johnson of Marfa, Presidio agent, and Miss Kate Adelle Hl, district extension agent for College Station, met Alpine county Judge R. B. Slight to discuss the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Brewster County
Presidio County
Fontilla Johnson
Marfa
Presidio
Kate
Adelle Hl
College Station
Alpine
R. B. Slight
Firemen's Ball Nets $22 Saturday Night
The firemen's ball held Saturday night for the benefit of the volunteer fire department of Apne netted the department 22. Chief Ernest Williams attended the dance bringing Alpine fire squad members. Marfa and Alpine departments visited and were thanked for their support.
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Apne
T Tras
Ernest Willams
Marfa
Alpine Department
Vistors
Enrollment Totals Roll In At Sul Ross State College
Sul Ross State Teachers College tops 250 students this week with late arrivals expected to push fall enrollment beyond 300. Alpine Public schools report 732 pupils, down from last year, as freshmen and sophomores surge while juniors and seniors shrink. Junior High counts 180, Central ward 189, Madera ward about 228 with cotton-harvest households away. Lobos gear up with new uniforms and schedule first games for September 28 at home against Fort Park soldiers, then October 5 versus A and October 12 versus Kelly Field Flyers.
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Sul Ross
Central Ward
Madera Ward
Lobos
Fort Park Soldiers
Kelly Field Flyers
Importance of park stressed by officials in Big Bend plan
Chairman urged support for Big Bend National Park expansion as land values near the site remain low. Officials cited a four cent per gallon tax on gasoline and limited funding, asserting the park is vital to the region’s economy and national significance. The report notes the park’s role as a premier natural asset and hints at continued discussion on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend Raton Park
Parks Board
Br Impacto
Ratcal
Big Bend
Ean
Sapatha
Big Bend National Park
Ned States
Big Bend Park
Sumer
U S Game Warden Tours Big Bend Observes New Dove Law
Brown W. Randel United States game warden and two deputies toured the Big Bend-Davis Mountain country over two weeks and found hunters observant of the new federal law restricting shells. Dove season opens tomorrow and runs to January 16 from 7 a m to sunset. ducks season opens November 20 and closes December 19 with daily hours 11 a m to 4 p m.
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Brown W. Randel
United States
Big Bend
Randel
el Paso
Big Bend-Davis
U. S
Giant dinosaur tooth found in Big Bend area
Alpine engineer John A. Stovell and a companion found a tooth in a creek bed imbedded in clay, believed to come from a giant dino that roamed the Big Bend area. A skeleton fragment was found nearby but not excavated, suggesting a second animal may be close by. The tooth is on display at Pither's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
John A. Stovell
Stovell
Stowell
Save a life drive safely through school zones
The Big Bend American Legion Post inaugurated a save a life campaign with posters showing two school children crossing streets near cars. Legionnaires will position near schools and address students to stress slow driving and avoid playing in streets. Authorities say even good brakes cannot stop a car at 40 mph within 50 feet, urging a safe 10 mph through school zones to protect some 880 children returning to class.
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Big Bend
American Legion Post
National Community ‘Welfare Prrgram
Campainn Legionnaires
The
Post
Alpine
Game Warden Appointed Texas Ranger In Big Bend Region
Pete Crawford veteran game warden of the Big Bend for ten years and former ward en for the Trans Pecos area has been appointed a Texas Ranger to be stationed locally. A recent El Paso visit by U S Game Warden Brown W Randel praised Crawfords record as possibly the best in Texas and noted the appointment was announced this week.
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Pete Crawford
Big Bend
Crawford
Trans-Pecos
Mas
Texas
U.S
Brown W. Randel
el Paso
Bucks Meet Red Devils Tomorrow Prep Football Preview
Alpine High School Bucks prepare for their season opener against Rankin High Red Devils tomorrow at 2 20 pm after five days of practice. Coach Russell Duncan notes a strong squad with most of last year’s starters back plus two new backs Tom Barrow and Roark. Line projected around 170 pounds and backfield near 160 pounds. Key returnees Robert Valdes Ernest Thornton and Raymond Sublett to start, Barrow to quarterback, with Ogas and Stevens as guards and Roark plus J as interior linemen.
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Alpine High School Bucks
Rankin High ‘School
Red Devils
Russel Duncan
Tom Barrow
Roark
Robert Valdes
Ernest Thornton
Raymond Sublett
Rankin
Sonora High School
Tor ‘Ward Wall
Raymond Ogas
Lamont Stevens
Marathon
PTA Will Hold First Meeting Next Monday
The P T A will hold its first meeting of the year Monday September 23 at 3 30 p m at the Junior High School. The membership drive will not be completed by Monday but every patron of the school is urged to attend. A social hour will follow the business meeting.
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P.T. A
Ft Davis Park Dams Begin Work in Keesey Canyon
Work starts on two dams in Keesey canyon within Ft Davis State Park to provide bathing boating and fishing water. About 80 OCC boys will supervise the project under WEA labor. A second well is being drilled and plans aim to supply hot water to the Indian Villa hotel with dams positioned near the park facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keesey Canyon
Davis Mountains
WEA
Indian Villa
New Electric Shop Opens on Sixth Street by Newsom and Dorris
A new electric service shop opened this week in the Turner building on Sixth Street. Ray Newsom and Bill Dorris, experienced electricians, will offer general repair of electrical appliances and wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Building
Sixth Street
Ray Newsom
Bill Dorris
Alpine Boy Wins In Golf Tourney
James Parker Jr. Alpine champion, winner of the 10th annual Port Beshon event at Spring City Golf Club. He edged rivals by a single point, securing the championship in a tight final round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Boy
Spring City
Port Beshon
James Parker
Salle
Allotment Made for Cottages at State College
An allotment of 11244 dollars plus sponsor funds 0169 has been approved for building 12 student cottages at Sul Row State Teachers College. Dr. Tl. W. Moretock, president, said much building material is on campus and work will start immediately. Ten more cottages are proposed with WPA aid, each costing 2500 dollars, housing four students and featuring native stone, asbestos roofs, concrete floors, and built-in dressers. Cottages will be 200 yards behind the library with a walk to campus. A 47500 dollar boys dormitory is due for completion by October 1 as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Row State Teachers College
Tl. W. Moretock
Presient
J Morelock
NRS
Morelock
WPA
Alpine Bucks to be Sponsored by Lions Club This Fall
Alpine High School football team the Bucks will be sponsored by the local Lions Club this fall. George Pugh announced plans to furnish proper transportation for out-of-town games and boost representation. The club will advertise local games and sponsor a campaign to raise funds for extra football equipment.
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Cam
Lions Club
George Pugh
Bucks
Big Bend Post Plans Sunday Membership Drive
Big Bend Post No 79 of the American Legion in Brewster County announces an annual membership drive starting Sunday. The state department sets a 60 member quota. meetings occur each Sunday at 2 30 PM from September 22 to November 1. In the past year the post enrolled 11 Legionnaires, 51 above its quota.
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Big Bend American Legion Post
Brewster County
Big Bend Post
State Department of the American Legion
Lions Club Attendance Contest Launched at Luncheon
The Alpine Lions club opened an attendance contest during the weekly luncheon, dividing members into two groups. Thomas B. Granger was elected captain with J. W. Frazer lieutenant for one side, while Alan R. Fraser and J. B. Arledge led the other group. The contest lasts one year and awards extra points for new members. guests included Captain Ivan Williams of the Border Patrol, Harris Smith the county relief administrator, and Mr. Glazer of McDonald Observatory construction supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Lions Club
Thomas B. Granger
J. W. Frazer
Alan R. Fraser
Arledge
Leutenant
Seco ‘Ond
Ivan Wiliams
Border Patrol
Harris Smith
Mr. Glazer
McDonald Observatory
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Sanderson
Sul Ross Lobos
Firemen’s Ball Nets
Wis
Jackson Field
PTA
Ft. Davis Park
Floyd Williams
FT. Stockton
Still Ross
Alpine Bucks
Bedar
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