Alpine Weather Talk and County Court Notes
An Alpine resident predicts rain as an old timer humorously notes. Clinton Ritchey asks for printing work, and Brewster County jurors discuss new seating and conditions at the courthouse. The chamber of commerce launches a drive to attract tourists to Big Bend and Davis Mountains. A Sept 1 law will affect state schools by limiting courses without enough students, possibly reducing degree teachers. an evaluation program for 1982-83 is planned, with town cooperation hoped to influence outcomes.
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Brewster County
Court House
Chamber of Commerce
Bend-Davis Mountains
Roup
Soyer
Ee & Seas
Ureer
Fhig
Precinct And County Conventions Set By Democrats And Republicans
Democrats and Republicans announced dates for precinct and county conventions in Alpine Marathon and nearby areas. Precinct meetings May 3 at multiple Alpine locations. county conventions May 6 at the county courthouse. state conventions May 27. Community Concert Series membership drive underway in Alpine Marfa with local volunteers promoting $6 adult and $3 student memberships.
Sonora Stars to Play Jr Cowboys in Alpine Showdown
The Alpine Junior Cowboys host the Sonora Bronchos for two Kokernot Field games this weekend. Bronchos gain several Concho Basin league players including Rost from Sul Rost college join the lineup. Games start 2 p.m. with adult admission 3 and children 80 cents, grandstand seats 50 cents, bleachers 25 cents.
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Sonora Bronchos
Kokernoteid
Ozona
Afiles
Rasert Lee
Lneup
House of David
Davids
Kokernot Field
Sul Rost’ College
Cas Edwards
Stigaatzer
Alpine Club
Warning Issued For Improper Fire Hydrant Use
City officers warned residents this week about turning on fire hydrants and leaving them running. The offense carries heavy fines and strict punishment for violators. John Gentry of Houston visited his parents here last weekend.
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Ity Ofa
John Gentry
Houston
J. W. Gentry
History of Kokernot Springs and the Waterhole Charco de Alsate
History by Charles Hunter notes Kokernot Springs and Waterhole, later named Charco de Alsate, as pivotal in early Texas-Chihuahua trade. 1839 freighters from Arkansas on the Chihuahua trail faced Apache attacks led by Alsate after resting at the Waterhole. The passage traces name changes and frontier routes, with details on trails from Chihuahua City to San Antonio and farther toward Presidio del Norte amid frontier raids and cattle pressure.
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Charles Hunter
Sul Ross College
Mendosa
United States
Mexico
Arkansas
Chihuahua City
Water Hole
Alsate
Charco de Alsste
John W. Spencer
John B Davis
Ed Probboese
August Sanfleben
John’ Holly
Sha’ Hogan
John Fuirgess
San
International team edges Sanderson in 10 innings at Sanderson
The Alpine Internationals defeated Sanderson 10 to 5 in 10 innings after a 5 to 8 nine inning tie. Pitcher Robert Hernandez limited Sanderson to four hits until the seventh, relief by Felix Llanez who stranded the three Sanderson basemen in the bottom of the 10th. Louis Hernandez May o Sabin and Henry POR ras contributed doubles and triples as Alpine had ten runs on nine hits with five errors. The Internationals announce their first home game Sunday at International field against Valentine.
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Sanderson
Robert Hernandez
Internationals
Sanderson Boys
Felix
Gaga) Llanez
Louis Hernandez
Mayo Sabin
Henry Porras
Rudy Valenzuela
Ferrors
Valentine
International
Alpine
Charter Issued for Alpine Hospital Association
The Alpine Hospital Association board announces a charter issued for a community non profit hospital. A committee will survey financial needs and fundraising methods while a 90 day option from April 20 secures Lockhart clinic property for purchase. The clinic has been closed for months.
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Prop Community Non-Profit
Lockshart ‘Clinic
Dutford Casey
Paul Forchheimer
R.A. Whiteside
John Newell
Lockhart Clinic
Hospital Association
B. F. Berkeley
Two Alpine youths admit breaking into homes
Two teen age boys, 14 and 15, residents of South Alpine, admitted entering at least five north Alpine residences over a week. They carried skeleton keys to unlock doors and took small items. all items except money were recovered. They were taken to the Gatesville school Monday with Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. R A Weber present.
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Gatesville
R.A. Weber
South Alpine
Alpine High Wins Regional ISL Meet
Alpine High School dominated the Odessa regional Interscholastic League track and field meet, scoring 162 points to win. Fabens, Big Lake, Marfa, and other schools followed with smaller totals. Alpine swept most events, claiming eight of nine academic contests and advancing nine competitors to the regional.
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Alpine High Schools
Odessa
Markin
Alpine
Reagan County
Big Lake
Fabens High School
Marfa High School
Fort Hancock
van Horm Clint
Traan
Phtilon Rand Barstow
Ane Sanderson
John Newell J
Tmajean Gray
Max Olson
Fabens
Seerimpereneous
Local Highlands Rainfall Report Across Big Bend Area
Rain and showers soaked the Big Bend and Highland region last weekend, with totals up to two inches in places like the Asa Jones ranch and Lajitas. Alpine reports note surface tanks filled and creeks running for the first time in months, while nearby areas such as Marathon, Fort Davis, and Parr-Pate ranch country recorded varied amounts from light sprinkles to near two inches. The McDonald Observatory logged .86 inches and Alpine saw a light .04 inch shower on Wednesday.
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Big Bend- Highland
Alpine
Big Bend
Big Bend Park
Santiago Peak
Marathon
Asa Jones
Fort Davis
Davidson, Ranch
Town
McDonald Observatory
W. H. Kokernot
Parr-Pate
Stone Ranch
Hoyey
Winona Ens
Aiine
el Ramo
Sul Ross fund drive pledges climb past eight thousand
The Sul Ross College booster plan, led by the chamber of commerce, aims to promote tourist and student activities across West Texas. By noon yesterday pledges reached 8000 dollars, funding campaigns across media including The Cattleman and The Outlook and supporting ex-student groups, athletic and academic programs, while a new Texas law slated for Sept. 1 may cut courses and faculty if enrollment drops.
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Chamber of Commerce
Sul
Bill Winter
Chamber of "Com
Sul Ross
Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Texas
Cattleman
Texas Outlook
Texas State Teachers Ass
Sul Ross College
West Texas
Sul. Ross
Light-a-Bike program launched by Alpine Study Club
The Alpine Study club's safety committee began the light-a-bike campaign at Central school with 100 bicycles stripped with scotchlite tape to glow at night. Police and teachers aided, planning to light all Alpine school bicycle riders to improve nighttime visibility and child safety.
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Central School
Alpine Study Club
Johnson
J. E. Wright
Dan Graham
Guy Woodruff
H.W. Morelock
Jenky
Peyton Cain
Campains
Jack Johnson
Dallas Texans to train at Kerrville this summer
The Dallas Texans of the National Football League will train in Kerrville starting August 1, announced in Dallas this week by Coach Jim Phelan. Phelan and scout Gil Haynes visited Alpine earlier this month exploring options. Schreiner Institute facilities at Kerrville will be used.
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Dallas Texans
Naonal Football League
Kerrville
Dallas
Jim Phelan
Texans
Alpine
Phelan
Gil Haynes
Schremer Institute
Rex Ivey Jr. Announces Candidacy for Prec 4 Commission
Rex Ivey Jr is a long time county resident and rancher from Lajitas and Adobe Walls announcing his bid for Prec 4 commissioner in the Terlingua Big Bend area He pledges to work for taxpayers and asks voters to consider his candidacy in upcoming election
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Rex Ivey Jr
Big Bend Park Area
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Eddie Webster Sr
Houston “Respiratory Center
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