St James Church to be Consecrated in Alpine
St James Episcopal Church in Alpine to host an 11 am consecration service on Sunday April 22 led by Rt Rev C J Kinsolving II assisted by St James rector and Big Bend archdeacon Sen Robert Y Davis. A free coffee hour follows in the deconsecrated old church. A sacred concert by Sul Ross State College brass and a first performance by a Sul Ross composer will conclude events, with gifts recently received including a silver chalice, altar service and brass alms basin.
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St. James Episcopal Church
Alpine
C. J. Kinsolving II
New Mexico-Southwest Texas
Robert Y. Davis
St. James
The
Big Bend
Bishop Kinsolving
Sul Ross
Joe Bellamah
Martin
Willam ‘Thomson
Sul Ross Music Department
Caravan Jeep Caravan Heads to Chihuahua City for Good Will
A 109 person caravan in 10 jeeps pickup trucks and 11 airplanes will leave the Highland area this morning for Chihuahua City Mexico. Leaders from Alpine include H L Kokernot Jr Dick Rogers Ray LaBeff Gib Bell Tom Carney and David Kokernot with Mayor Hugh White and Charlie Hunter flying down. A barbecue at Pueblito will greet travelers and Mexican dignitaries will escort them into Chihuahua City where most stay at Hotel Victoria. Jesus Lozoya Solis will lead a school hospital and sports center tour at 10:30 Saturday morning followed by a barbecue at Cruz Blanca brewery. Mayor White will present Gov Solis a 50 hat and a photo lamp shade from West Texas. The caravan returns Sunday at 8 am.
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Highland
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Ojinaga
Marfa
Alpine
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Dick Rogers
Ray LaBeff
Gib Bell
Tom Carney
David Kokernot
Tom Coats
Levin Davis
Hugh White
Charlie Hunter
Bill Hargus
Marathon
Odessa
el Paso
van Horn
Dall
Pueblito
Conchas
Aldamas
Victoria
Saturdov
Jesus Lozoya Solis
Chihuahua
Cruz Blanca
White
Gov. Solis
Allan Shivers
Texas
West Texas
Big Bend National Park
W. D. Smithers
Amblin Around Alpine Big Bend And Davis Mountains
Amblin around Alpine Big Bend and Davis Mountains notes Lechegusia agave potential fortigone arthritis treatment Dr M E Wall Philadelphia lant chemist in Alpine for study. West Texas plants studied by bureau aid science and field work with Dr Warnock. Dallas visitors Otis Dozier loaded native plants for landscaping. Allen Ludden NBC executive writes from New York about career after Sul Ross. Judy Crider Betty West Kay Young Tyrone Hillyer Don Burgess star in Interscholastic League events. Teacher M P Slover praised for coaching. Spiral mentions Know Your City Schools column. Toon Tale jacket for Kay Young noted.
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Warnock
Plant Bureau
Sul Rass
Allen Ludden
National ‘Broadcasting Co
New York City
Ludden
H. W. Morelock
Sul Ross
NBC
J ‘the
Hartford
J. Dodd Mead & Co
Judy Crider
Betty West
Kay Young
Tyrone Hillyer
Don Burgess
Rotary
M. P. Slover
Pey-yn Cain
Wave Of Thetis Is Investigated In Alpine Burglaries
Brewster County reports a wave of burglaries and thefts targeting Alpine youths. Officers say several teens were involved in break ins and a 19 year old faces charges as the case awaits Grand Jury action in August. Local authorities continue investigations across Alpine Marta and surrounding areas.
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Brewster County
Grand Jury
Cottgea Zhifuvelis
Goigner
Theat Bates de Ehades
Fender
Marta
Aslag
Ben Ree
Isa Teshes
Ranchers Benefit From Deer Hunters Revenue
In the Trans-Pecos region last deer season an estimated 2753 deer were killed. P B Uzzell of Alpine biologist and Game Warden Sanford J DeVoll state Brewster County ranchers earned about 55 thousand dollars from hunting privileges. About 940 deer were killed in Brewster County by 1583 hunters with 11 violations and no hunting accidents reported.
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Trans-Pecos
P. B. Uzzell
Alpine
Uzzell
Sanford J. DeVoll
Brewer County
Brewster County
Alpine Bucks Forfeit Two Games After Eligibility Issue
Alpine High School Bucks drop two games as forfeits erase 1-2 record. Curly Salas returns from Odessa but not yet eligible until May 4. Bucks defeated Redrite 14.9 and Rankin today, with confusion over attendance and eligibility.
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Alpine High School Bucks
McCamey
Marfa
Bucks
Curly Salas
Odessa
Redrite
Ie Rankin Tosday
Breeders Unite Against Rabies in Highland Hereford Plan
Highland Hereford Breeders Association directors met in Marfa on April 16 to join a predator control and public health effort. They aim to eradicate foxes coyotes and other carriers to protect quail and other game birds and support rabies relief efforts in the region.
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Eteeriaesd
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Marfa
Lobos Host Abilene Wildcats in Weekend Baseball
Sul Ross hosts Abilene Christian in a two game series after a 2-2 road week. Don Pearson and Red Jones will start for Sul Ross against Tom Green and Bob Pallice for Abilene, with Pearson 3-1 and Jones early season wins noted. San Angelo Colts ended Sul Ross 11 game win streak last Friday as Red Jones allowed 10 runs.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Wildcats
Abilene Christian
Sul Ross
Don Pearson
Red Jones
Alpine
Pearson
Jones
San Colis
Apuene Dtarters
Tom Green
Bob Pallice
Abilene Baseball
Lobos
Green
San Angelo Colts
Ablicine Christian Wildcats
Cowboys
Hardin-Simmis
San Angelo
Colts
James Hopkins
Williams
Herbert Biederman
Howard Snodgrass
New Wire Chief Named In Alpine
Claude Austin, long time Southwestern Bell employee in Jacksboro, promoted to wire chief in Alpine. The combinary man with 18 years service will oversee the plant department, active in civic affairs, married with one child, and an alumnus of Texas Christian University.
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Claude 7. Austin
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Jacksboro
Alpine
Austin
Jacksbore
Telephone
West ‘Texas
Texas Christian University
Whose Business Is It An Editorial
An editorial laments Brewster County mayors and officials spend tax money on travel while resisting printing complete quarterly financial reports. It contrasts Terrell Schleicher and other counties where audits and reports are published, urging taxpayers to demand full county financial status be made accessible. The piece notes Brewster County officials oppose printing and calls for public scrutiny.
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Big Bean Sentinel
Presidio
Texas
Brewster County
Commissioners’ Court
Mineral Wells
Alpine
Commissioners’ Cour
Groundbreaking Ceremonies for New Baptist Building Sunday
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the First Baptist Church Educational Building will follow the Sunday morning service. G B Mosley deacon will turn the spade. Sul Ross State Brass Choir directed by Joe Bellamah will perform. W D Faulkner of Pecos received the contract. The two story brick structure measures 144 by 40 feet with asbestos shingles and multiple nursery and office spaces. completion is targeted within six months.
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Sul Ross
Joe Bellamah
George Thomason
W. D. Faulkner
Pecos
Break-in Attempt Reported at Central School
Officials say the second break-in attempt in six weeks targeted Central School Tuesday night. Three window screens were removed but catchers blocked entry. a window light was broken while reaching the latch. Principal Ken McAllister reported no damage to the building.
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Central School
Ken McAllister
Famous Philadelphia botanist visits Big Bend Park
A renowned Philadelphia botanist and grandmother of twelve, Mrs. J Norman Henry, spends the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. Barton Warnock in West Texas. She has developed over 100 plants and a mountain is named for her, with a colorful feature in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite no formal training, she built a famed garden surrounding her 95 acre Alawyn estate and greenhouse, focusing on native American plants and a hybrid amaryllis described as world class.
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Barton Warnock
J. Norman Henry
Big Bend National Park
West
Texas
North America
British Columbia
Europe
Henry
Philadelphia Inquirer
Robert Wyatt Jr Buried In Sabinal
Funeral services were held in Sabinal on Sunday April 15 for Robert Wyatt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Wyatt He was born April 11 124 and died suddenly in a New York City hospital He was a Christian Church member since age 12 a graduate of Sabinal High School Naval Air Service ensign later lieutenant jg He earned bachelor and master degrees from North Texas State Teachers College Denton and did work toward a PhD at Columbia University Survived by his parents one brother Jess a UT graduate student and a sister Frances Wyatt of Houston
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Sabinal
Robert Wyatt Jr
Robert W. ‘Wyatt
Wyatt
New York City
Christian Church
Sabinal High School
Naval Air Service
North’ ‘Texas State Teachers College
Denton
Columbia University
Fone
Jess
University of Texas
Frances Wyatt
Houston
Moisture Reaches Big Bend Alpine Area After Drought
The Big Bend and Davis Mountain region saw its first moisture in a year with Alpine reporting .02 inches by midnight Wednesday and 5 inches by Thursday morning. Temperatures fell to a low of 37 degrees as overcast skies and light rain persisted into Thursday.
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Alpine
Big Bend-Davis Mountain
Sul Ross State College
Alpine Cemetery Barbecue Plans Discussed Tonight
The Alpine Cemetery Association will meet at 7 o clock tonight in the Chamber of Commerce to arrange details for the annual barbecue.
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Alpine Cemetery Association
Chamber of Commerce
Science Fair Set Saturday in Big Bend region
The first regional science fair, expanding from a December demonstration, will feature over 60 finalists from 30 local fairs. Contestants from El Paso to Alpine compete for medals and travel funds to the National Science Fair in Oklahoma City May 10 to 12, with judging at 8 a.m. and public viewing after 1 p.m.
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Science Clubs
Dunamis Science Club
Sul Ross College
Oklaoma City
Sal ‘Ross State College
Wicket? Refining [Co
KVLF
Museu
Neal
Big Bend
Pro‘gress
el Paso
McCamey
Wink
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Joe Burgess
Bobby Glasscock
David Forchheimer
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