Skeleton find in Davis Mountains recalls 1907 sheep herder death
In Jeff Davis County a bone scatter on a granite shelf near a former frontier post is thought to be the remains of an old sheep herder who died long ago. Tom Granger and Mexican workmen uncovered the site while clearing a ground tank. The body lay on a rock, with boulders as a blanket, bones weathered by time and cattle. No grave tools were found.
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Barry Scobee
Davis
Jeff Davis County
Davis Mountains
Tom Granger
Mr. Granger
Complete Building Program at Mount Locke Fort Davis
Fort Davis September 25. Mount Locke building work linked to the McDonald Observatory is finished or near completion. An observer’s rock house with several rooms, a five-machine garage, and a water tank are in place. water has been pumped to the summit from a deep foot-of-hill well. Dr Hal Bybee and E J Compton install a twenty-two horsepower engine to lift water for winter use. A second dwelling for director Dr Otto Struve is planned and landscaped grounds will follow next year. A Navy era letter from Willis Clark mailed in San Diego fourteen years ago has reached its destination.
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Ower
Locke
Hal Bybee
E. J. Compton
Otto Struve
Struve
San Diego
Willis Clark
Navy
Attendance Rise at Sul Ross College for Fall Term
Sul Ross College enrollment climbed to a new high as the fall term opened with over 200 students registered and more still enrolling. Officials note the total may approach 500 by term end, up from last year, while city schools report only slight gains since opening figures. Superintendent Drury Wood said 732 had enrolled when the first figures were released, with increases expected as cotton harvest ends and Mexican families return.
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Sul Ross College
Drury Wood
Lions Plan Womanless Style Show For Athletics Fund
The Alpine Lions Club announced a womanless style show to raise funds for high school athletics. The date is to be announced, and proceeds will buy equipment and advertise games. The club aims for strong local support for the event and its entertainment value.
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Lions
Lions Club
Memorial Work Begins This Week For Courthouse Plaques
The Beautification Committee of the local chamber of commerce launches a subscription drive to fund two bronze plaques for courthouse lawn memorials. One honors veterans of all wars, the other pioneers of Brewster County. About $200 is needed for plaques and placement. Subscriptions are collected via the Avalanche or chamber, with weekly published lists of donors.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County
Holland Avenue
Benjamin P. Berkeley
Relle
Eathsource
Berkeley
Lobos Open Season At Home Against Fort Clark
The Sul Rom Lobos meet the Fort Clark Soldiers at Jackson Field tomorrow in the season opener. Coach B. C. Graves plans to rotate players, fielding at least three different squads during the game as about 45 players, freshmen and varsity, contend for spots. Lee Smith assists Graves with the freshman unit as the Lobos prepare for a second home date with Abilene Christian College Wildcats. The game starts at 12:90 p.m. with admissions at the gate.
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Sul Rom Lobos
Fort Clark
Bracketville
B. C. Graves
Lobo
Lee Smith
Graves
Jackson Field
Abi-lene Christian College Wildcats
Appropriate Funds For More Road Work In Limpia Canyon
FORT DAVIS Sept 26 The sum of thirty five thousand dollars has been appropriated by the State Highway department for two miles and a half of road construction in Limpia canyon according to a letter received by County Judge E H Fowlkes This will take in several of the crossings where there are yet no bridges It is assumed contracts will be let for the necessary bridges The present appropriation is for work by state highway crews The Musquiz canyon job the All
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Fort Davis
State Highway Department
Limpia Canyon
E. H. Fowlkes
Musquiz Canyon
All
Three Sets of Twins on Lobo Football Squad
Coach B C Graves reports a rare feat for the Lobo team this season as three sets of twins appear on the squad. Sophomore twin pairs from Quitaque and Graham Texas vie for varsity spots with Red Tipps and Blackie Tipps and Pat and J D Garvey plus Delbert and Elbert Houston among freshmen showing early promise at Jackson Field.
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B.C. Graves
Sur Ross
Lobo
Tipps Twins
Red
Blackie
Quitaque
Pat
J. D. Garvey
Graham
Texas
Delbert
Elbert
Houston
Dominion
Kingfish
Jackson Field
Connecting Link Paving Planned For 1.25 Mile Route
State Highways Department designates a 1.25 mile section of highway 90 to 118 Alpine Pt Davis road for base and asphalt paving. Route runs from end of paving at northwest college campus corner along raceine drive via Kokernot park to Alpine Pt Davis junction. Preliminary survey also looks at an underpass on Alpine Ft Davis road at Santa Pe crossing. High waters hinder traffic. Limpia project supports many workers. six bridges already built west of the Pecos.
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State Highway Department
R. B. Slight
College
Kokernot Park
Highway Department
Sante Pe Toad Crossing
Scenic Drive Urged for Davis Mountains Park in Texas
Former Senator Thomas B. Love urged completion of the Davis Mountains State Park highway linking 20 landowners and state land acquisitions. He described Mount Livermore and Old Baldy peaks as world class and said the route would create a premier Texas park, with the Planning Board backing recreation and education goals.
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Thomas B. Love
Davis Mountains
Texas Board
Mount Livermore
Old Baldy Peak
Mr. Love
Rockies
Alps
Davis Mountains State Park
Love
State Highway Commission
Texas
America
Colorado
Texas Planning Board
R. C. Hopping
Big Bend area sees beneficial rains and El Paso trip plans
Beneficial rains sweep the Big Bend region with grain prospects improving as much of Trans Pecos reports rain. In Alpine, 3.06 inches for September raises hopes for winter feed while band director Thomas B. Granger plots a September El Paso trip for the Su Ross band and pep squad to face the Lobos and School of Mines on October 19. Community members with spare transportation or seating are urged to contact Granger or the Avalanche office.
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Su Ross
el Paso
Lobos
School of Mines
Thomas B. Granger
Lobo
Trans-Pecos
Fr. Walker
Alpine
Walker
Minimum Age Limit For CCC Enrollees Has Been Lowered
In Austin the minimum age for CCC enrollees was reduced. The notice notes eligibility changes and implications for families relying on relief, with references to local officials and applicable programs.
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CCC
Austin
Soa
Aaron Spy
Cannes
Searle
Aes
Marfa Fair Prospects Are Bright
Marfa's eighth annual Highland fair and feeder sale, Oct 17 18 19, grows as a Trans Pecos institution. From a 1928 rancher meet to a statewide attraction, officers remain committed, building grandstand rodeo field race track cattle pens and exhibition booths on Highland fair grounds.
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Marfa
Trans-Pecos
Big Bend
Presidio County
Trans- Pecos
Fair Association
West Texas Balmorhea pool project to rise in state park
The article describes CCC labor at Balmorhea State Park near San Solomon spring planning a grand 40 acre complex. It details rock walls 5 feet high, circular main pool 18 feet diameter with a 180 by 70 foot extension, a child pool, concession house, arched bridges, pergolas, sunlit pargolas, and extensive landscaping. It notes water at 63 to 67 degrees year round, access roads, lookout points, and plans for a roller coaster road, camping grounds, and Lake Balmorhea with fishing and duck shooting. The project is touted as self funding with anticipated visitor traffic from nearby towns.
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CCC
Balmorhea
San Solomon Spring
Texas
W. L. Kingston
Lake Balmothea
D. E. Colp
State Park Board
Balmorhea State Park
Carpenter Hill
Balmorhea Lake
Jeff Davis Calves Command Top Price
Fort Davis September 26 For the ninth time in ten years J W Merr Alt and Son have sold their steer calves to Joe Grimes of Indiana. Grimes paid eight and a quarter cents for the crop. This is regarded as a top price and a huge comeback from the low mood years. Grimes also bought Merrill yearling steers except for a carload set aside for the Highland fair at Marfa next month.
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Fort Davis
J. W. Merr Alt & Son
Joe Grimes
Indiana
Grimes
Merrill
Marfa
Bucks Overwhelm Rain Devils in 51 to 0 High School Win
Alpine High School Bucks dominated Rain Red Devils 51 to 0 at Jackson Field. Raymond Sublett led scoring with a early long run and later two more TDs, Barrow added two on long runs, Valadez and Thornton contributed touchdowns as the Bucks showcased a powerful ground game and precision offense under Coach Russell Duncan.
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Alpine High School Bucks
Cne
Rain Red Devils
Jackson Field
Bucks
Johnny Pryde
Raymond Sublett
Barrow
Sonora
Robert Valadez
Ernest ‘Thornton
Red Devils
Russell Duncan
Ablett
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Mcdonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Cmmittee
Lugialdone
Naples
Italy
iie-Davis Road
Limpia
Musquiz
Pecos
Leno Cano
Central Power and Light Company
Jeff Davis
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