Belated fan mail from Brewster County readers
In a long delayed note column, Mrs. CilLilla Henderson writes from Sunny Cal about her son Jim overseas in the Pacific and now in the Philippines with guerrillas, his upbeat view of service, and prayers for his return. Other readers, including Alpine pioneer Mrs. J H Derrick, share updates as portions of a growing list of subscribers, with light humor about readers and local supporters.
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Brewster County
Cimilla Henderson
Cal
Jim
Philippines
Mexico
Burbank
Chamber of Commerce of
Los Angeles
NPS Officials to Hold Meet in Big Bend Park
National Park Service officials from 16 western parks will meet at Big Bend in Brewster County April 9 to 14. Regional Director M R Tillotson and a delegation traveling via Alpine will attend, with key representatives including Newton B Drury and Frank D Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NPS
Big Bend
United States Park
Brewster County
M. R. Tillotson
National Park Service
Santa Fe
Alpine
Tillotson
Chamber of Commerce
Arizona
Big Bend Park
Us Os
Newton B. Drury
IPS
Mr. Tillotson
Frank D. Quinn
Texastate Parks Board
Robi. L. Cartidge
West Texas
Exas Parks Board
Carlsbad Caverns
Grand Canyon
Ariz
Natonal Park
Hot Springs
Ark Mesa Verde National Park
Col “Latt National Park
Sulphur
Zion and Bryce National Park
Boulder Dam
Nevada
Denison Dam
Tex
Bandelier
Alpine Pilot Claims Eighth Plane In Luftwaffe Fight
Alpine Tex native Capt John L Sublett of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Group bagged two German planes after stubborn dogfighting despite carrying auxiliary fuel tanks. He recalled racing over Magdeburg and a direct hit that likely killed an enemy pilot. Sublett, son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Sublet, received treatment at a local hospital with several Alpine connections noted.
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Eighth Air Force
England
Regar
John L. Sublett
Alpine
Tex
Winfield
Kas
Enid
Okla
367Th
Reich
Magdeburg
Ninth Air Force
France
John W. Blevins
Texas
Germany
Bleving
416Th
U. S
Wth
Blevins
States
E.T. 0
John H. Blevins
Mary W. Blevins
John Jr
Orlando
Fla
Park Service Director Seeks Big Bend Public Accommodations
Newton B. Dru ry urges funds either from appropriations or postwar public works to build public lodging in Big Bend National Park. Facilities would be run by National Park Concessions Inc for a non profit group. Supt. Ross A Maxwell chartered temporary HQ in Basin of the Chisos Basin, 80 miles south of Marathon, as park staffing remains small. Mrs. John Sanford visits with Judge and Mrs. Slight en route home from California.
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Park Service
Big Bend
Big Bend National Park
Newton B. Dru Y
National Park Ger‘ce
R. E. Thomasi
Y National Park Concessions, Inc
Department of the Interior
Big Bend Park
Drury
Ne Park Service
Ross
Chisos T
Marthon
John R. Sanford
Eagle Vass
R. B. Slight
California
John Sanord
U. S. Navy
Election of Trustees Set for Tomorrow
Alpine Independent School District voters face a trustee race with three candidates Mrs. James M Logan D L Dick Cross and J C Coleman for two seats to replace resigned trustees C E Patterson and D N Scott Mrs Linnie I York to manage the election and appoint assistants A larger turnout is anticipated Marathon Independent School District also holds an election tomorrow with two seats to fill for Travis Roberts and E S Lambert whose terms end Terlingua Common School District schedules a single election in the county
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Alpine Independent School
James M. Logan
D. L
Dick) Cross
J. C. Coleman
C. E. Patterson
Cross
D. N. Scott
Linnie I. York
Marathon Independent School
Marathon
Travis Roberts
E. S. Lambert
Terlingua
Highland Rain Delivers Widespread March Soaker
Rain drenched the Big Bend region with scattered totals from 0.75 to 3 inches as Marathon led with 1.70 inches. Alpine logged 1.07, Fort Davis saw heavier showers, and McDonald Observatory recorded 0.42. A late freeze followed with cold winds and ice feared to harm residual fruit.
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Big Bend- Highland
Marathon
Kokernot
Limpia Canyon
Last Minute Stampede Boosts Local Driver Licenses
Courthouse reports a last minute surge by auto owners raised county licenses to 1325 for the year. Over 200 owners acted near the deadline, with 125 total licenses issued this year, affecting 12 passenger cars 280 commercial vehicles 147 farm vehicles. A trustee race to fill M. R. Haynes’s expiring term is noted.
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Motor Veniors
Nen
Dese
Norving
Fie
Aine
Post War Planning For Alpine J C Epperson
Alpine aims to become a tourist center after the war by beautification, water cost management, and advertising. The piece argues leveraging Big Bend National Park to attract visitors, urging coordinated chamber of commerce efforts to draw retirees and nature lovers who will spend locally and support regional business.
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J. C. Epperson
Big Bend National Park
Alpine
Chambers of Commerce
America
Chamber of Commerce
Big Bend
Revaluation Hearing Planned by County Commissioners
A hearing before the Brewster County Commissioners Court is set for the next regular meeting to consider a petition filed March 12 calling for a county wide revaluation of all properties and improvements at 50 percent of actual value. The court may hire a professional valuation service if desired, with all interested parties invited to attend and present arguments. The notice reflects the county’s aim to reassess property values and potential tax implications.
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Commissioners Court of
Brewser
Ierege
Ular
Commissioners Court
Former Alpine Boy Buys Auto Business In Pecos
Tames Derrick and Ira Hopper, owners of the DH Chevrolet Co Carlsbad New Mexico, have purchased the Chevrolet agency in Pecos from the Williams Kerr Chevrolet Co the Pecos Enterprise stated last week Derrick son of the late J Derrick and Mrs Derrick was born and reared in Alpine and is known to many Alpine residents.
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Tames Derrick
Ira Hopper
DH Chevrolet Co
Carlsbad
N. M
Chevrolet
Pecos
Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co
Derrick
J. Derrick
Alpine
Ffa Boys Display Stock at El Paso Show
Sixteen Alpine FFA members and advisor RC Mitchell travel to El Paso for the Southwestern Livestock Show. Calves and poultry show today. sheep and hogs tomorrow. Ten calves, ten fat lambs and twelve capons entered. several runners expect to try a catch it calf for next year. Calves tied to last year’s catches, shown by Harfst, Glynn Jr., and Douglas Dorris in a special class. Participants include Gibbens Jr, Teague, Crawford, Weyerts, Lane, Valenzuela, Witther, and others in calves, lambs and capons. An exhibitors livestock judging contest awards top judges in beef cattle, sheep and hogs divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Ffa
RC. Mitchell
el Paso
G. H. Harfst
Glynn Jranga
Douglas Dorris
Ernest Gibbens Jr
Ernest Teague
Jack Crawford
Paul Weyerts
Joe Lane
Rudy Valenauela
Edward Witther
Mickle Smith
John Alderson
Sonny Tobes
Larry Jecker
Bruce Fulther
Don Oliver
John Dow Harris
G. H. Hartst
Mickie Smith
Drive Started Here To Collect Europe War Victims Clothing
A nationwide drive to collect 150 million pounds of clothing bedding and shoes for 125 million men women and children in war torn Europe is announced. Henry J Kaiser leads the United Nations clothing collection campaign with depots at Alpine Post Office High School Centennial School Granada Theatre and city offices. Urgent need includes infants garments knitwear coats shirts bedding and usable remnants.
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Cole
Europe
Henry J. Kaiser
United Nations Clothing Collection
Alpine
Central Ward
Centennial School
Granada Theatre
Chamber of
Cemetery Association Meeting At City Hall Next Week
Alpine Cemetery Association will meet at City Hall on Wednesday evening April 11 at 8 to elect officers and discuss the water situation. All members and friends urged to attend. lot owners are members.
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The
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Highland Towns Aid In Building New Entrance At Big Bend Air Field
Spirited citizens of Marfa and Alpine celebrate a near completion adobe type main gate at Big Bend Air Field funded entirely by local donations. Rotary clubs and chambers of commerce sped the project with Elmer Devenport and Lt. Richard Frazell supervising construction. War department approval pending removal of nearby buildings and final landscaping. Dedication to be held when the new commanding officer arrives. Beck our fighting men. Buy $
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Marfa
Alpine
A. J. Kerwin Malone
Chambers of Commerce
Elmer Devenport
Richard Frazell
War Department
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Allah
Joe
J. H. Derrick
Lena
J. L. Carr
Fat Lake Jackson
L. J
Frank Mat_thews
AOMIC
Norman
Iago
C. M
Mom Tyler
Tieman
Cora B. Miles
Milton Smith
Smith Furniture Co
G. A. Kunze
SB. Lockhart
T. C. Selvig
San Antonio
MO. L. Sublett Downs
Mary Jane Teece
Miltia ‘Hill
John Cook
S. S. Big Bend
U. S. Maritime Commission
Kaiser Company
Swan Island Yards
Portland
Oregon
Highland Country
M. R. Haynes
Alpine Boy
FFA
Alpine Chapter
Cemetery Association
Highland
Big Bend Air Field
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