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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1955

Page

5

Sul Ross Riders Win Intercollegiate Rodeo Title

Sul Ross State College rodeo team captured the Intercollegiate Rodeo title with 564.5 points led by Tex Martin 301 points who won the all around cowboy crown and firsts in bareback saddle bronc and bull riding. Hardin-Simmons finished second with 337 points.

Ropers Sul Ross State College Hardin-Sir University Tex Martin Sul Ross Texas Tech Southwest Texas Junior College of Uvalde Odessa Junior College Junior Martinez Charles Lansford Southwest Texas Junior College Buck McGonagill Artesia Johnny Leonard Gene Frazier Hardin-Simmons Neal Love Bob Powell B. F. Yeates Bill Teague Junior Martine Gip Lovejoy Don Workman T. J. Yancy Southwest Texas_Junior College Bill Wyatts Odessa’ Junior College Buzzy Fredricks New Mexico A&m C. J. Hardeman Gene Fraser Mel Anders Suelo Caudle Pat Merriot Abilene Christian College Becky Jo Smith Donna Wallis Charlotte Martin Mildred Cotten Charlene Atkinson

Panther killed by Duncan on Gage Estate

Lee Duncan, a hunter on the Son Ranch, shot a large panther on the Miles Pierce Ranch land entering the Gage Estate. The panther was about 7 feet long, according to ranch owner Bill Sohl.

Big Panther Duncan Gage Estate Lee Duncan Son Ranch Miles Pierce Ranch Bill Sohl

Card of Thanks for Modelle Wilks Sansom

The family of Modelle Wilks Sansom expresses heartfelt appreciation to Alpine residents for kindness during illness and death. Grateful for sympathy, neighborly deeds, and memories. Also note an appeal from the Texas Safety Assn urging safe behavior and THINK.

Itis Alpine Modelle Wilks Sansom The Texas Safety Assn

Old Spot Eagle From Van Horn Ranch Heads to Museum

J C Casparis shoots eagles for the Big Bend group near Van Horn. The giant bird named Old Spot with white wing spots will be sent to a private museum near Houston after allegedly killing about three lambs daily. The tale includes a note on first aid and safety from the Texas Safety Association.

J. C. Casparis van Horn Casparis Big Bend ‘Ub Big Bend Pete Kennedy Houston

Marathon News Highlights From Local Club and Social Events

Bridge club at Parkway Hotel reports high scores with Mrs. Arnold winning, Mrs. Allen second, and Mrs. Wedin taking a 1 am. Several Marathon residents attend Sul Ross Rodeo in Alpine. Woman's Auxiliary meets with flag presentation for a late member. Lions Club hosted a minstrel at the high school gym with Alpine and Big Bend clubs contributing. Farris Stone tone and Bob Farris wed March 30 in Marathon with reception. couple to reside in Fort Stockton Alaska, once Seward's Fol.

Tom Allen Parkway Hotel Mesdames Zoye Deck R. M. Treadwell George Miller W. R. Green Ralph Doe George Shelly Frank Wedin Michel Arnold F. M. Roark Jacky Todd Arnold Allen Wedin Todd Woman's Auxiliary Walter Sidney Skinner Marathon Texas Stanley Henderson Henderson Laura Lee Satterwhite American Legion Auxiliary McCamey W. G. Galibur San Angelo Big Bend

Morrison Store Opens in Big Lake as 14th Outlet

The C. G. Morrison Co. announced the new Big Lake store after buying the Modern Store, effective April 1. The Big Lake outlet becomes the chain’s 14th location, with others in Silver City New Mexico and West Texas. The note also mentions the Morrison chain’s regional reach and farm machinery horsepower data.

Morrison Big Lake C. G. Morrison Co Silver City N. M West Texas

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