Weather prophet warns again of cold snap and spring
The piece recalls a shaky weather forecast with a warn that cold air may return in April. It notes unusually warm days, a seismic disturbance causing waves and damage, and a reminder that Big Bend has favorable year round weather. It also mentions a skunk-catching tale from Bob Cartledge and reflects on local elections and civic unity in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of
Big Bend
U. G
Elswhere
Bob Cartledge
State Parks Board
Bob
Personal security buyers ship Seviage Bends DED US
A local buyer group in Seviage Bend seeks personal security devices amid rising crime. The effort, organized by DED US, aims to equip residents with discreet protection and strengthen neighborhood safety measures.
Special Easter Services At Christian Church Next Sunday
Rev Pickering leads preaching mission at First Christian Church Marfa with Palm Sunday message planned for Alpine gathering. Evening services 7 30 nightly next week feature candle light communion Thursday and Rainbow Girls as guests. Public urged to attend and support Palm Day and mission services.
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Ing
Marfa
Pickering
Lord Jesus Christ
Earth
Christian Church
Monahans
Great Crowsare
Rainbow Girls
Robert F. Bristol
County tops quota in war fund drive for Brewster
Brewster county topped its $4000 goal in the Red Crows War Fund drive ending March 31. Dr. B. F. Berkeley, county chairman, announced a total of 4047.05 with Terlingua still unreported. Alpine contributions include public schools 7561, Catholic church 23.06, Granada theatre 98.10, Sul Ross 128.50, plus stores, offices and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
B. F. Berkeley
Dr. Berkeley
Alpine
Catholic Church
Granada Theatre
Sul Ross
Transferred Safeway manager Stockton to Roswell store
Stockton, Safeway store manager since July 1942, is moved to Roswell New Mexico as manager of the Roswell store. He leaves with his wife and children to join him when housing is found. Carlos Dunn succeeds him here after Army service, previously with Safeway in Fort Stockton and Alpine. The article notes a $4000 fundraising total and lists canvassing committee members across Alpine Marathon and Terlingua areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Stockton
Safeway
Roswell
N. M
Stockton
Sa Way
el Paso
Carlos Dunn
Fort Stockton
Safeway Betore
Marta
Army
9Th Air Force
France
Belgium
Berkeley
Alpine—Mesdames Zeb Decie
Otis Kimball
Clay Holland
Gene Benson
Knox Red
Francis Juaniz
Lutie Britt
Wally Davis
Hugh Waldrum
G. Hannaford
M. P. Siover
M. P. Siover; ‘Marathon—W. G. Gulihur
Sam Mather
Frank Wedin
Loraine Ellison
Pat McKinney
Virginia Young
Angela Valenzie- Wa
Terlingua
E. A. Waldron
W. D. Burcham
Sale of Surplus Items at Air Field Starting Apr 22
Surplus government property will be sold in small lots at Marta Army Air Field beginning Monday April 22. Items include tools, kitchen gear, hardware, furniture and appliances displayed for five days with bids opened April 28. Payments by fortified or cashier’s checks, postal money orders, or cash. weekly sales continue with new dates each Monday. For details call Marfa 281.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jt. Bekhouse
Marta Army Air Field
Sgh
United States
Marfa
Mrs. Rogers Installed as Presbyterial Head in El Paso
Mrs. Fred S. Rogers was installed Tuesday as president of El Paso Presbyterial of the Presbyterian Church USA at the group meeting in El Paso. Mrs. Dave Elliott of Alpine was installed as chairman of the Spiritual Life committee. Alpine attendees included Rev. Rogers and Miss Anne Gibson representing the Westminster Fellowship. Mrs. Rogers will attend the National Presbyterial meeting in Grand Rapids Michigan May 10 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred S. Rogers
el Paso
Personal Security Buy and Old US Savings Boots
A terse consumer note highlights purchasing security gear and noting old US savings boots. The brief item mentions run-of-business advice, focusing on value and durability for personal protection and footwear.
Officers Named for New VFW Post in Local Meeting
Charlie V. Uranga was elected commander of the Elpidio Ramoz post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Gonzalo Latarello Jr. was named senior vice commander, with Esiquiel Rivera as post quartermaster. Other officers include Aurelio Olazaba Jr., trustees, Roberto Valadez, Pete Gallego Jr., Sabino Silvas as post advocate, Antonio Cadena Jr., Bob Lafarelle as patriotic instructor, Raquel Uranga as historian, Arturo Valenzuela as service officer, Ruperto Garcia as legislative officer, Pillar Hernandez and Julio Rojo as color bearers. All are World War I veterans with overseas service. A committee will announce post projects, prioritizing Latin American interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie V. Uranga
Elpidio Ramoz
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Gonzalo Latarello Jr
Esiquiel Rivera
Aurelio Olazaba Jr
Roberto Valadez
Pete Gallego
Sabino Silvas
Antonio Cadena Jr
Bob Lafarelle
Raquel Uranga
Arturo Valenzuela
Ruperto Garcia
Pillar Hernandez
Julio Rojo
Beto? Alvarado
Andres Reyes
1946 Vehicle Licenses In Brewster County Rise Slightly
Motor vehicle registrations in Brewster County for 1946 totaled 1293 by the final deadline. The count matches last year’s 1325 on the same date. The 1946 licenses include 451 passenger cars 290 commercial vehicles and 152 farm vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Sul Ross Lobos to Play University of Mexico Here Nov 16
Sul Ross Lobos will host the University of Mexico football squad November 16 1946 in Alpine. The game headlines Sul Ross five home and four away games for the season. Coach Daniel Pollock says spring training began Monday for 30 days with about 30 players, plus 30 more from high schools joining later. New equipment was reserved including practice uniforms and shoulder pads. Shoes and helmets arrive soon and next fall’s uniforms are expected in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobos
University OF Mexico
Sul Ross
University of
Daniel Polock
Monay
Texas flag presentation at Sul Ross College
The Texas flag has been flown in front of Sul Ross College for several days as a present from ranchman George W. Baylor Jr. of the Baylor family near Alpine. Baylor and his father have long shown interest in Texas history and Sul Ross College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
George W. Baylor, Jr
Ranchman
Alpine
Baylor
Texas
Suly ‘Ros College
Casner Pioneer Westex Family member dies in El Paso
N L Casner aged 50, a Pioneer West Texan family member and Alpine auto dealer, died Tuesday in an El Paso hospital after a brief illness and stroke. He and his brothers built Casner auto ventures in Alpine Marfa and El Paso, served in WWI, and he chaired a new El Paso corporation with three sons as officers. Funeral services were held in El Paso with Alpine relatives attending.
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N. L. Casner
el Paso
N. L. Buck Casner
Mr. Casner
Alpine
Llano County
J.B
Marfa
Casner Brothers
N. L. Je
Edward
James
Naval Ser
Me. Casner
Christian Church
Scottish Rite and Shrine
Southwestern Children’s Home
Mary Ellen Garnett
E. V. Casher
Pioneer
West Tex
W. B. Walker
Felix Jones
Lordsburg
J. E. Alpine
Stanley
Presidio
Rainey
J. E. Casner
J.D. Hol‘man
Dick Cross
Bernal Slight
Pearl Pulliam
Geo. A. Brown
Gourley
Cotter Seeks ReElection as Commissioner in Precinct 1
William RHD Cotter announced his candidacy for re election as commissioner of Precinct 1 in Brewster County. He has served for several years and believes his experience will benefit taxpayers. He asks precinct residents for their support in the July primaries or any action advancing his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rhd Cotter
Prec. 1
Brewster County
Cotter
Major Jonn to Preach at Fort Bliss Sunday Services
Major Jonn, recently posted as chaplain at Fort Bliss, will lead Sunday morning and evening services at the Baptist church here. The evening program will feature a cantata performed by the church choir starting at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn
Wouge
Fort Bliss
The
Baptist Sharen
Alpine Cats Open City League Play Sunday
The Alpine Cats host Palace Club in El Paso City League action Sunday at 3 PM. Palace Club is among the league’s top teams and a championship contender. admission is 38 to 75 cents. In a prior exhibition, Alpine defeated Pecos 18 to 5 as Cat pitchers Moore Zogrates and Liones worked three innings each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Cats
Palace Club
Pecos
Cats
Moore
George Zogrates
Liones
School Bond Issue Is Voted Three to One
CHICAGO ILL War veteran Lawrence Borko, who had arms shattered on Okinawa, returns to work in the Treasury Department. He sits at a microphotographic machine with two colleagues Harold Bork and William Dorsch, both amputees from Saipan and Leyte. They are married, earn 35 dollars weekly and 200 dollars monthly in disability pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Hernandez Seeks Reelection for Prec 2 Commissioner
Judge Hernandez announced this week his candidacy for re-election as Prec 2 commissioner. He urged taxpayers to trust his continued service and asked for their vote and support in the July 2 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C
Judge) Hernandez
Avalanche
Alpine Grade School Wins District 76-8 Interscholastic Meet
Central Ward school of Alpine claimed the all-round championship with nine firsts, totaling 74 1/3 points. Lonnie Shelby led in declamation, Ray Lat Graves and Billie Burnside topped Seventh and Eighth grade sports, with Lonnie Shelby and Johnny Newell tying for first in Fifth and Sixth grades. Alpine girls won playground ball by default, while the boys beat Marfa 14-8 for first. Junior track saw Central lead 36-20 over Marfa as Keene and McCarter excelled in pulls and sprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ward School of Alpine
Marta
Lonnie Shelby
Toys
Ann
E Williams
Ray Lat Graves
Billie Burnside
Johnny Newell
Marfa
Central
Keene
McCarter
Cowell
Burris
Morrison
Alpine ISD voters approve bond and maintenance tax
Alpine Independent school district voters backed both the 125,000 bond issue and a maintenance tax of 50 cents, each by about a three to one margin. Major W. E. B. Lockhart and Chalmers Broadfoot won trustee seats, with Pittman and Kay trailing. Carl Shults headed the trustee election as manager, assisted by E R Cox and M P Slover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Independent School District
Broadfoot
M. ©. Pittman
M. C. Kay
Carl Shults
E.R. Cox
M. P. Slover
Ranchman Injured on Marathon Ranch Lassoing Cow
Ranchman Fancyu emptyen on the Jack Roberts ranch near Marathon was seriously hurt Monday when his hand was caught in a rope after lassoing a cow. One finger torn off, two others badly injured as saddle turned and he fell. He is at his parents home Mr and Mrs Sam Nutt and recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancyu
Jack Roberts
Marathon
Sam Nutt
Baptist Choir Presents Easter Cantata The Thorn Crowned King
The Baptist church choir performs The Thorn crowned King an Easter cantata by Fred B. Holton under Mrs. Jack Davis and Miss June Toyce on Sunday night April 1 at 7 o clock. Soloists and choir members include Mrs. Otto Hilbrich Mr. Webb Mr. Petty Miss Bowden Mr. Hand and others. Major John L. Dodge will deliver the message following the cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Holton
The
Baptist Church Choir
Jack Davis
June Toyce
the Baptist
Mr. Webb
Mr. Petty
Milbrich
van Fossan
Hilrich
Sol
Gail Bowden
al Hand
Mleed
Hilbrich
Aerman Petty
Paula Simpson
Miss Bowden
Fossan
Mr. Hand
Ganten
Miss Simpson
Mes
Verna Bowers
Pearl Thornon
Webb
John L. Dodge
Fort Bliss
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Soundphoto
Philippe Brais
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Mn Apy
Witl
Masa
VFW
Prec
EL Paso City League
Hernandez
I. L
MS. Wing
Alpine High School
Dolphin Parker
Eddy Rigale
Alton
Bustamente
Beys
Bettigene
Clara May ‘Bagel
Sanderson
Lockhart and
Otto Hilbrich
Lady Lou Terry
Clara May Bogel
Lucille Kempen
Joyce Nevill
Pat Watson
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