D A R Big Bend Holds March Meeting and Supports Clubhouse
The Big Bend chapter met March 24 at Mrs. R. S. Carnes home with co hosts Miss Byrd Bacon and Fay Hamilton. Regent H W Morelock led business and announced support for a Women’s Clubhouse project. Dr G P Smith received a $3000 State Regent gift for a student loan fund. Mrs Barrow praised the chapter and presented the fund.
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Big Bend
D.A.R
R. S. Carnes
Byrd Bacon
Fay Hamilton
H. W. Morelock
Morelock
Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Galveston
Edward R. Barrow
Alpine Girl Awarded MBA Degree at University of Col
Elvin Leona Speer of Alpine was awarded a Master of Business Administration by the University of Denver at the end of the winter quarter on March 18. She was among about 500 graduates in Colorado's largest March graduation.
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U. of Col
Elvin Leona Speer
Sixth Ave
Alpine
University of Denver
Alfred C. Nelson
Miss Speer
Colorado
Sondra Breshears Honored On Birthday
Mr and Mrs F S Breshears hosted a square dance Friday night March 18 in Van Fossan showroom honoring their daughter Sondra who turned 12. Houston guest Mr Breshears attended. Thirty six children attended as Hugh Akin led dances and a large birthday cake and punch were served.
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F. S. Breshears
Sondra
Unity For Our Community Program On KVLF
The American Legion auxiliary presented Unity For Our Community originating at the Legion hall with Charles Van Gundy as announcer John Kilgore narrator Mayor John W. Gillett Phillip Newsom Mrs George Baines and Jean Rackley at the piano. The program urged unity for education public health happier homes veteran rehabilitation and faith as core community aims.
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American Legion Auxiliary
KVLF
the Legion Hall
Charles van Gundy
John Kilgore
John W. Gillett
Phillip Newsom
George Baines
Jean Rackley
Pilot Club Meeting Highlights Veterans Problems Talk
The Pilot club of Alpine met at the Holland hotel Rose room on March 26 with 23 members present. Guest speaker Robert Thomas English discussed Veterans Administration opportunities for preparatory schooling and vocations for veterans, stressing community responsibility to encourage participation. Alma Littrell led the program and Kathleen Armstrong performed accordion solos.
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Pilot Club of Alpine
Holland Hotel
Vivian McIntyre
Robert Thomas English
Sul Ross
Kathleen Armstrong
Barron
Margaret Owen
John W. O'Donnell
Gibson
Fort Davis
Alma Littrell
English
Veteran's Administration
Lubbock
Sul Ross College
Veterans’ Administration
Miss Armstrong
Margaret Cross
Margaret
Michael Wheller Luckett
Jackie Cross
Vivian
Vernon McIntyre Morrow
Janette McIntyre
El Progreso Holds Regular Meeting
El Progreso club held its regular meeting on March 18 in the Presbyterian hospitality room with hostesses A. R. Stambaugh Clifton Moss and D. M. Bennett. Guests included Fort Stockton leaders Mrs. J. H. Montgomery and Mrs. J. C. Cunningham.
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el Progreso Club
Presbyterian Hospitality Room
Mesdames
A. R. Stambaugh
Clifton Moss
D. M. Bennett
Danny Pollock
J. H. Montgomery
J. C. Cunningham
Fort Stockton
Sul Ross Rodeo Team Heads to National IC Events in Austin
Sul Ross college Rodeo Association will compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo meet at the University of Texas this weekend. Contenders include Joe Weddle, Carroll Wilkes, Edward Chastain, Herbert Corum, George Harley, Otie Bud Finley, and Charles Hawkins, with events in bull riding bareback riding and two roping events among the roster.
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Sul Ross College Rodeo Association
University of Texas
Sul Ross
Joe Weddle
Blackwell
Carroll Wilkes
Edward Chastain
el Paso
Herbert Corum
Pecos
George Harley
Las Vegas
N. M
Otie Bud Finley
Charles Hawkins
Dallas
Tech geology students tour Davis Mountains region
Geology students from Texas Tech escorted by Sul Ross head Prof. W N McAnulty toured the Marathon basin and Big Bend area this past weekend, visiting sites within a time limit.
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W. N. McAnulty
Sul Ross
Texas Technological College
Davis Mountains
Marathon Basin
Big Bend
New Arrivals Daughters Born to Three Kansas Families
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jack Taylor of Manhattan Kansas greet daughter Jacqueline Dianne born March 23. Billy Jack is a Kansas State College student and World War II veteran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vick Taylor of Alpine. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward of San Antonio announce daughter Vanna Kay born March 27. Mrs. Ward is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Berry of Alpine. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Roark announce son George Richard born March 24. Mrs. Roark is the former Elva Mills, daughter of Mrs. George Mills.
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Billy Jack Taylor
Manhattan
Kas
Jacqueline Dianne
Billy Jack
Vick Taylor
Alpine
Kansas State College
Charles Ward
San Antonio
Vanna Kay
Ward
Ray Berry
Leroy Roark
George Richard
Roark
Elva Mills
George Mills
Hospital Notes From Brunos and Big Bend Park
Hospital notes list patients treated or operated on including Bruno Topia Boquillas Mrs Tommy Davison J L Sublett Mrs Andres Reyes Mrs Clarence Lee and the Espinosa couple with a newborn boy Juanito born March 24 plus James Ellis at Big Bend Park receiving treatment.
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Bruno Topia
Boquillas
Tommy Davison
J. L. Sublett
Andres Reyes
Clarence Lee
Victoriano Espinosa
Juanito
James Ellis
Big Bend Park
Easter Seals Drive Supports Local Crippled Children
Easter Seals drive invites contributions to aid crippled children in the community. Funds from Faster Seals purchase wheel chairs braces and medical care and fund specialized training healthful recreation and summer camp opportunities for disabled youngsters.
Kokernot Lodge and All College Day at Sul Ross
The piece recalls Kokernot Lodge near Alpine as a community hub born from a golf course dream and state funding. It details WPA era outdoor theatre, duchess pageants, and large all college events drawing thousands, plus a tradition called All College Day marking fall and summer sessions.
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Kokernot Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Appropriations Committee
Texas Legislature
West Texas State College
Alpine
Kokernot Park
the Big Bend
W. A. Stigler
Big Bend
San Antonio
Sweetwater
San Angelo
el Paso
Herbert Kokernot Jr
San Antonio Express
Sul Ross State Teachers College
All College Day at Sul Ross Offers Freedom and Fellowship
Students and faculty at Sul Ross enjoyed a day of sports, theatre, dancing, and strolls at Kokernot Park culminating in a communal barbecue. The event contrasted with college life on campus and left participants with a sense of shared spirit and human connection beyond regimentation.
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Sul Ross
Kokernot Park
College
Girl Scouts Elect Officers for Troop 6
The Girl Scouts of Troop 6 elected officers at their last meeting. Marsha Broadfoot was elected president, Joanna Newell vice president, Marcella Shepperd scribe, and Sondra Breshears treasurer. The group met on March 30 because of the ball game on March 31.
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Girl Scouts
Troop 6
Marsha Broadfoot
Joanna Newell
Marcella Shepperd
Sondra Breshears
Girl Scout Camp Applications Urged For Pecos Area
Scout leaders urge all girl scouts planning to attend the camp to submit applications at once. Registrations are processed in the order received by the Pecos Area office.
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Pecos
Nation faces historic fire losses amid widespread destruction
The United States suffers record fire devastation as multiple resources burn simultaneously. The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports this year marks the greatest destruction by fire in the nation’s history, highlighting unprecedented scale and impact.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
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