Dedication event at Big Bend draws ranchers and locals alike
The scene near Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park gathers Texas residents and visitors for a dedication at the Chisos range overlook. Attendees include local families such as the Fest, the Knox Reids, and the Morrow clan, with Alpine Mayor Dr. Bill Lockhart and others enjoying the outing and store visits at Study Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
National Park Texas
Daniel
Low
Alice Vaid
Wichters
Jock
Mary Evelyn
Tid Hometts
Herbert
Freak McCollums
Tab Dave
Cate Hing
Bers
Arvel
Doris
Tod
Jory
Garrison
Miller
Shelly
Boquillas Canyon
Rogut
Allen
Anta Mae Fest
Knox Reids
Duane Smiths
Winifhed Light
Minson’s
Surly Butte
Daley Adams
Polk Hinson
Daisy
Clint Fulcher
Terlin
Hasta la Vista
Alpine students tour KVLF station on inventions study
Miss Myrtie Waiteside’s American history class toured Radio Station KVLF yesterday morning as part of an inventions study. They will visit Sul Ross Museum and the printing facilities soon, according to the Alpine Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtie Waiteside
KVLF
Engagement of Janus Morton and James Leary Announced at Tea
A tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday announced the engagement of Janus Ann Morton and James Leary. Guests included family from San Angelo and Marathon, with hostesses Mrs. Morton and daughters. The couple’s groom grandparent ties and college backgrounds noted, alongside future careers and affiliations.
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Janus Ann Morton
James Leary
Tt. P. Brown
Marlie Koch
Mario Holley
Kathy White
Patsy Paintinym Dorssy
Ames
Go HL. Sandy
Johnl Bush Jr
Roy Poone
Joe Dick Westrook
Morton
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Delta
Delta Delta
K. Carter School
Leary
San Aneto Midh School
San Angelo
Brand on First At El Paso Rodeo Event Highlights
The 1959 Brand edition tops regional standings at El Paso convention. Hill County students and Sul Ross rodeo team members were featured, with Don Stewart, Jim Dougherty, Pete Lewis and Jack Mitchell earning high placements. Seagraves Rodeo results noted, and teams prepared for Las Cruces trip as Sports Day concluded with a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Reid McClelan
Donald
Paula Carter
Jen
Willa Da'e
Carole Pelham
Ann Nan
Mary Sullivan
Phynus Oon
Nellia Jo” Reeves
Wana Craft
Marlen
Jack Shoemake
el Paso
IPA Convent
Wen Haran
Jones
Billy Farrington
Lindi Johnson
Chris Archiblad
Don Lind
Glen Whitewe
Dr. Bi
Houston
McMurry
ACC
Simmmons
Howard’ Payne
West Texas Late
San Angelo Jr
le Ross Rodeo
Red Canyon
Jack Mitchell
Bill James
Bo Ir
David Moore
Jack Lowrey
Fred Myers
Jon Neel
Ronnie Loew
Jim Moore
Ing
Bodie Davidson
Yson
Don Stewart
Jim Buck Burk
Ile
Livingston
Sheryil
Bill Stanford
Sal Ross
Las Cruces
Alpine Garden Club Luncheon and Plant Exchange Friday
Alpine Garden Club hosts a luncheon and plant exchange this Friday with guest Maria Garden Club members attending. Peter Koch, noted photographer and lecturer, will speak on the Smoky Mountains. Members are asked to bring plants in clearly labeled containers.
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Alpine Garden Club
Plant Exchange
Peter Koch
Smoky Mountains
Maria Garden Club
Baptist Circles Meet For Royal Service Program
The F. Sox Circles of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning April 3 at Mrs Kay Spence home for their monthly Royal Service program. Devotional given by Mrs Lois McIntyre. Mission program on Europe presented by Mrs Ralph Peters Mrs Miley Pierce and Mrs E J Foley. Mrs Spence served salad plates to members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Sox
Kay Spence
Lois McIntyre
Mmes
Ralph Peters
Miley Pierce
E. J. Foley
Hospital News Admitted and New Arrivals Summary
Names of patients admitted at Alpine and surrounding areas listed with relatives and origins. Includes discharges and new arrivals such as a Sanderson birth and regional visits. Mentions Bend National Park area and Student Union Building. The note ends with a promise to announce winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Odess
Bernal Slight
Slight
Bend National Park Area
Student Union
El Progreso Home Pilgrimage on Easter Sunday event
El Progreso hosts a Home Pilgrimage Sunday April 21 from 2 to 6 pm with ticket sales funding two community projects a scholarship fund and Alpine Public Library record collection. Homes listed include Stone Wept Rogers Dett Fran Har Chis Bernal Sl Tow Corkins and a tea at Frank M’s home. tickets from El Progreso offices and local Drug Store.
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Ha Regreso
Sunny Army
Alpine Public Library
Leroy Stone
Paul Wept
Dick Rogers
Mrs Charles Wade To Attend Classroom Teachers Meeting
Mrs Charles Wade will represent the Alpine Classroom Teachers Association at the Beawnont convention on April 8 and 9. The association is linked to the Texas Classroom Teachers Association's statewide provisional group formed to address teachers' issues and support education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wade
Texas
Beawnont
Charles E. Wade
Associa
Mystery Ty People Hunters In Forests Told By Baniu Folklore
In Belgian Congo era lore, tiny Ty people are feared as expert hunters said to move silently beneath forest canopies. Neighboring Baniu tribesmen claim pyamies can render themselves invisible, fueling superstition and intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yamyland
Belgian Congore
Pyamies
Los ertalianos Present to Cowan Scholarship Awards
A social event featured the presentation of Cowan Scholarship awards to Mary Franses Bay of Alpine and Artis Ann Hinds of Odessa. Mrs Thomas and Miss Mildred Elliott hosted an informal social hour following the ceremony.
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Clus
Mary Franses Bay
Alpine
Artis Ann Hinds
Odessa
Thomas
Mildred Elliott
Lyndon Johnson for President Coffee Planned
A local event announced by Jon C. Epperson invites women and men to a Lyndon Johnson themed coffee gathering this afternoon at 9:30. The event mentions Lyndon B. Selanson as nominated president and invites friends and relatives living outside Texas to attend, with coffee and cookies provided.
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Lyndon Johnson
Ars
Jon C. Epperson
Lyndon B. Selanson
Aus
Lyperson
Texas
Pigeons Released At Big Bend Park Flight To Mexico Ahead
Sixty racing pigeons were released after dedication ceremonies in Big Bend National Park. The Marta Racing Pigeon Club sponsored the release with the Del Rio Club sending birds to Alpine. Participants included Jim Livingson Mike Livingston Bob Bledsoe and B B West from the Marfa Club. Rio Grande Village altitude is 1700 feet with Sierra Del Carmens Lead Horse and Chisos nearby. Birds aimed for Sierra del Carmens in Mexico at about 5500 feet, rising to search for home. Alpine and Del Rio observers noted early returns by 6 p.m. Other weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Max Schulze of Midland and their son Sam Schulze.
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Big Bend National Park
Marta
del Rio Club
Alpine
Jim Livingson
Mike Livingston
Bob Bledsoe
B. B. West
W. F. Jamison
G. C. Hale
Permian Basin
Odessa
Uo Grande
Rio Grande
Sierra del Carmens
Lead Horse
West
Release
KD. McBride
del Rio
Max G. Schulze
Midland
Sam_ Schulze
Emily
Ly Cerviess
Big Bend National Pack
Alpine One-Act Places Third in Interscholastic League
Alpine High's Dennis Williams earns all star honors as Alpine ties for third in 4A 4AA district play at Crane High Auditorium. Denver City takes first with The Lesson, Fort Stockton second with Be h and Crane McCemney rank fifth, sixth respectively in the 4A 4AA competition.
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Aupine High
Judge Lynch
Hixis School
Crane High
Denver City
Fort Stockton
Crane
McCemney
Don Ward
Deny
Anne Bartlett
Alpine High
Scar
Alpine
Crane and
McCamy
Schoolillie Alpine
Marfa High Schoo
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Zeta Tau Zeta Holds Meeting and Plans Elections
Zeta Tau Zeta met March 31 with seven members present. A five member committee was formed to select eligible nominees for the 19061 officers. Donuts and coffee sale proposed for Friday April 15 at the SWAN meeting on Sul Rass campus. Members present included Mary Richards KK Fowlkes Elidia Rodriguez Ene dina Ogas Eulogia Ramirez Lu isa Valerizuela Willa Dale Hilbrich Ann Canton Olean Vick and Juanita Gonzales. President Ann Clanton presided. Mrs Slight served refreshments of punch and cupcakes.
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Bers
Zeta Tau Zeta
Olean Vick
Lucile Valenzuela
Juanita Gonzales
Willa Dale "Hilbrich
Ann Clan‘on
Sul Rass
Mary Richards
KK Fowlkes
Elidia Rodriguez
Enedina Ogas
Eulogia Ramirez
Luisa Valerizuela
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Ann Canton
Ann Clanton
Mrs. Slight
DAR To Meet In Fort Davis Saturday
Mrs ROD McCready of Fort Davis will entertain Big Bend Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at their first monthly meeting at 3 pm Saturday April 9 in her Fort Davis home. Members are urged to RSVP by Thursday.
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DAR
Fort Davis
Rod. McCready
Episcopal Auxiliary Meeting Set For Thursday Evening
The Episcopal Auxiliary invites all members to gather at 7:30 p.m. Thursday April 7 at the home of Mrs. Joel Al. Women of the group are urged to attend as the election of new officers for the coming year will be held.
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Episcopal Group
Episcopal Auxiliary
Joel al
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Jack and
Marg
Brewster County Hospital News
Shirley Russell
Robot Browder
J.T. Morrow
Anthony Ceraldi
H.R. Wilson
Thomas Peacock
Hortencia Enso
David Pringle
Michael J. Bryan
Dave Ward
Jackson
Tenn
William Lanier
Luz Mendoza
Fort Dave
Maxine Cox
Valentine
Curtis Lee Taylor
Emory
Marsha
Kennny Marta
David Shrauner
Paticia
Cra Lura Covey
W 4
Motion
Verna Jean Roark
Jrusiia Arriola
Tomasa Tabarez Ul
Matilde Sanchez
Acquil
Domine Garevia
Pedro Salas
Charles $. Shely
Marethon
Eugene Dale
Ann Srr
Caroline West
Ma Davis
Luis Martine
Sanderson
Luis Antu
el Progreso
Particu
Brewster County Memorial Hopital
Marie
BAYER
bin Bend Pharmacy
Molland
Los ‘Ertalianos
Nea
Benson Flowers
Jilin
Big Bend TV Music & Jewelry Co
Jimmy Logan
Storey - Whiteside Lumber CO
W. Holland
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