Alpine Prefers Local Support as Sophomore League Opens
Gene Russell estimates Alpine and the Big Bend-Davis Mountains area will spend about 136000 during the four month Sophomore League season at Kokernot Field. Visitors, hometown fans, and visiting clubs will contribute to revenue as supporters rally to boost tourism and regional pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Big Bend-Davis Mounions
Kobernot Field
Gene Russell
Boston Red Sox
Kokernot Field
San Angelo
Midland
Odessa
Givlittle
Kokernot
Noted Alpine Shooting Sparks Sheriff Case and Trial
A former Alpine resident John Tyler was shot dead at the Midway cafe while seated at the lunch counter. Jack West surrendered to Sheriff Gourley after the killing, with investigators citing motive linked to Tyler’s attentions to West’s daughters.
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John Tyler
Sanderson
Jack West
W. N. Gourley
Tyler
Mr. West
Justice of the Peace
C. E. Patterson
Sul Ross Library Ranks Sixth in Texas After Ard Rich Collection
Sul Ross College Library now ranks sixth among state college libraries outside Texas University and Texas A&M with a 60 000 edition total after adding the Ard Rich Collection last year. The 10 000 volume rare book set, 450 magazine subscriptions, and daily borrowing near 90 personal checkouts reflect rapid growth and renewed facilities. The library plans expansion for the Science Building and may become a government documents depository as bills progress in the House.
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Sul Ross College
Texas
Aldrich
Sul Ross
Texas University
Texas A&m
House of Representatives
Texana
Childrens
Library of Science
Transmission School Opens in Big Bend Area
A 46 hour automatic transmissions course at Car Parts Depot by UT Extension Service trains 20 local mechanics from Alpine Marathon and Marfa. Instructor Mike Gholson leads disassembly and reassembly of five transmissions while tackling troubleshooting. A second 20 hour segment runs nightly 7 to 11 pm with graduation certificates to be issued.
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Alpine
Marathon
Marfa
Car Parts Depot, Inc
Extension Service Dept
University of Texas
Mike Gholson
Big Bend
Gholson
Red Brooks
Bill Gardner
Alberto Jacques
Casner Motor Co
Wilton Key
m_ Brewster County Motors
Frank Higgins
Bailey Motor Co
Ala
Stambaugh
Stambaugh Auto
Ed Gerbert
Ed Gerbert Auto Co
Elmer McMillan
Texas State Highway Dept
Antonio R
Ex Students Association Plans Southwestern University Homecoming
Hunter Metcalf of Marfa listed as vice president of the Ex-Students Association. The group schedules a homecoming at Gorge town on April 25 with events and gatherings for alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Metcalf
Marfa
Ex- Students Association of
South Western University
Gorgetown
Sul Ross Housing Progressing Rapidly
Sul Ross has purchased 18 civilian housing units from Pyote to house married college students. Four one bedroom and fourteen two bedroom units will be prepared with furniture built by Industrial Arts students including 44 single beds 44 chests of drawers and 22 double beds. Rent is 45 dollars monthly for two bedroom units and 35 dollars for one bedroom units.
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Sul Ross
Pyote
Industrial Arts Department
Sheriff Sale Notice in Brewster County Texas
The state of Texas Brewster County sheriff announces a sale of real estate to satisfy a 1960 order for $1,060.77 in favor of Storey Whiteside Lumber Company against Bert Lewenthal and or Bert Thompson. Property is two thirds of Abstract 4682 described as West 1000 feet of the south half area, about 50 acres. Sale at the Brewster County Courthouse on June 2, 1959 between 10 AM and 4 PM. Publication to run weekly for three weeks in Alpine Avalanche. Jim Skinner Sheriff. Deputy W G Heil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Brewster
District Court
Brewster County
J. W. Frazer
Bert Lewenthal
Bert ‘Thompson
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Company
Bert Thompson
Jim Inner
GH. & S.A Ry. Co
Southern Pacific
Court House
Alpine
Levy
Alpine Avalanche
Jim Skinner
W. G. Heil
Midland Leads in Baseball Batting Averages
Midland posted the top batting record at a 300 percentage. Hobbs 28, Artesia 281, Carlsbad .267, Plainview .266, San Angelo .256.
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Midland
Hobbs
Artesia
Carlsbad
Plain
San Angelo
Eight Sophomore League Clubs and Major League Affiliates
The eight members of the Sophomore League and their major league affiliations are listed: Odessa with the Los Angeles Dodgers Midland with the Milwaukee Braves Alpine with the Boston Red Sox San Angelo with the Pittsburgh Pirates Plainview with the .
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Odessa
Los Angeles Dodgers
Midland
Milwaukee Braves
Alpine
Boston Red Sox
San Angelo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Plainview
Unclear teams clash across Kansas City and Artesia
Fragmentary notice references Kansas City and Artesia with mentions of the San Francisco Giants, St Louis Cardinals, Carlsbad New Mexico and Chicago Cubs. No clear event, date, or outcome is provided.
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Kansas City
Artesia
San Francisco Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Carlsbad
N. M
Chicago Cubs
Midland Official Heads Sophomore League
W Grady Terry of Midland serves as president of the Sophomore League and executive secretary H R Busby is listed at ox 4965 Midland for official correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grady Terry
Midland
H.R. Busby
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Ranch News
Big Bend Park
Fort Davis
Oil
Congress
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Avalanche
Davis Mountains
He Chisos Mountain Park
J. E. Casner
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Ab Gholsen
Polo Garcia
South Alpine
Mexico
PTA
Sanon
Mesdames J. C. Coleman
R. &. . Guy Crawford
James George Benson
Fred Alker
Terlingua
Shafter
Press County
Leroy Granger
Patsy Ruth
Buddy
J. F. Aust
Tesmus
HL. Herd
Lonard Hess
Hess Nch
San Antonio
Crawford
Iraan
Roy Stillwell
Bloys
Otto Struve
Yerkes
Williams Bay
Wis
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Arrow
Ele
Alpine Cemetery Association
H. F. Dallman Oln
EL Paso, Texas
Santa Fe
Chicago
Californi
Colorado
Texas Champions OF Freedom
Robert M
Robert M. Williamson
San Felipe
Stephen F. Austin
Willie
Guadalupe River
Cameiado
Williamson
Castelado
Cook
United States Brewers Foundation
Yes Brewers Foundation
Austin
Tile Times
Olds
Henry Baily Motors
N. 6Th Street
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