Alpine High elects 1957 58 student leaders
Bake Turner won the student council presidency with Joel Brown and Jimmy Potter as runners up. Robert Bass was chosen as vice president over Billy Davis and Charles Patterson. Drum major designate is Willa Dale Hilbrich, chosen by the Buck Band. El Ocotillo staff dedication honors Miss Myrtle Whiteside. Phil McGaughy’s father Judge Felix McGaughy recovers from a heart attack. Phil and Freddy Davis visit from TCU and UH respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bake Turner
Joel Brown
Jimmy Potter
Bake
Alpine High
Robert Bass
Billy Davis
Charles Patterson
Don Burgess
Lazaro Valenzuela
Buck
Willa Dale Hilbrich
Willa
Sue Bounds
Marion Cowell
Pat Miller
Pat Ray
Harriet Carpenter
Totsy Richardson
Mary Ella Vanney
Betty Gilbreath
Gwen Walker
Myrtle Whiteside
Georgia Morgan
Jane Bohannan
Mary Anita Kay
Janith West
Betty Vogt
Ray Bradford
Frank Duane Young
Dexter Thomas
Tye Hillger
John Hayslip
Minnie Phillips
el Ocotillo
Alpine
Phil McGaughy
Felix McGaughy
Phil
TCU
Freddy Davis
University of Houston
Local social notes from Brackettville and surrounding towns
Mrs. A P Utterback of Brackettville visits Mrs. Virgil Miller this week. Mae Ament returns from Houston after medical care. A M Wampler of Houston visits Alpine on business and runs a resort hotel in Thendara. Gage and Mrs. Holland travel to San Antonio for Fiesta Week and to see family. Eddie Speed of El Paso, relative of Mrs. W D Burcham, spends weekend at their home. John Gentry Jr of Houston visits Easter with his parents. Myra Nell Hord visits Fort Worth over Easter. Sherman Breshears and family from Houston and Alpine stay at their Alpine home for Easter to see daughter Sondra at Sul Ross. Wally Davis visits Austin for Easter with friends and son Freddy from University of Houston. Keesey Kimball and family return from Austin San Antonio College Station where he places in spring rifle matches. In San Antonio they visit Dr and Mrs W W Maxwell and Mrs Kimball’s brothers Glynn Chandler and Gene Chandler of Sanderson. Bebe Kokernot and son Bruce of Thendara N Y visit Ida Kokernot for Easter.
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Sherman Breshears
Houston
Alpine
Sondra
Sul Ross State College
Wally Davis
Austin
John Kokernot
Freddy
University of Houston
Keesey Kimball
San Antonio
College Station
Kimball
W. W. Maxwell
Shall The Groom Be Forgotten
Pete Bishop offers gift ideas for grooms marrying soon. Suggestions include cuff links engraved with initials, a leather toilet set, and a handsome watch priced from 19.95 dollars. The piece encourages lingering on thoughtful personal gifts rather than generic options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Bishop
Extra ramp added at drive-in theatre
The report states an additional ramp was installed at the drive-in theatre bringing total speakers to 300. Ava lanche Photo accompanies the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Chevron Tips By Bob The Doctor
The Doctor recommends OUR quality gasoline and oil and urges regular check ups on battery tires and wear. Visit for service and guidance on vehicle care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Bob's Std and Holland Dial TEZ-2500 ey
A terse item notes the TEZ-2500 model from Bob's Std and Holland Dial, identifying the product and brand in a brief catalog-style entry. The line reads as a fragment of a tech notice or advertisement with minimal details. The readable portion emphasizes model and maker rather than specifications or pricing.
Hospital administrator moves to Alpine with family
City administrator since 1952, he is married with five children. The family includes Mike age 9, Don 7, Kenneth 34, Stephen 244, and Pamela 14 months. He has followed Brewster County hospital progress and plans to settle in a college town, aiming to send his children to Sul Ross State College when they reach college age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Don
Kenneth
Stephen
Pamela
Avon representative wanted in San Angelo
Earn 25 to 40 dollars weekly by working 4 to 5 hours daily. Avon Cosmetics offers neighborhood territories with immediate start and training. Write Edith Wilson, Box 944, San Angelo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AVON
Avon Cosmetics
Edith Wilson
San Angelo
Mrs. McNeill Visits Midland and Hobbs for Easter
Mrs. Mattie McNeill spent Easter visiting family in Midland and Hobbs New Mexico. She visited her son Ray and his Midland family and her granddaughter and grandson Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown in Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie McNeill
Midland
Hobbs
N. M
Ray
Wayne Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Kay Young
Alpine High School
A. P. Utterback
Brackettville
Virgil Miller
Mae Ament
A. M. Wampler
Mineral Corporation of
Thendara
The
Adirondacks
Gage Holland
Mr. Holland
Don Forker
Kathleen Holland
Eddie Speed
el Paso
W. D. Burcham
Burcham
Mr. Speed
John Gentry Jr
Mrs
John Gentry
Myra Nell Hord
Joe Hord
Fort Worth
Bebe Kokernot
Bruce
N. Y
Milt
Baker Fuels
Alpine, Texas
Twin Peaks Drive-In
West Highway 90
Joe Davidson
Safeway
Safeway Green Register
Barkecue
Edwards
Boy-Ar-Dee
Banana Bananza
Blue Lake
Roxbury
Winesap Apples
Arizona
TREND
Kaf
Chevron Service
Std & Holland
Bantam
Zee
LUX Soap
Cragmont
U. S
Morrell
Franks
Somerset
Peyton
Oe TV
KVLF
Honeymooners
Mexico
Neem
Quebrede
Bive Pacific
Mirador Acapulco, Mexico
Alamo Cafe
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