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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1955
Page
9
The report credits coach R D McCready and others for turning around a struggling early season. After losing the first eight games due to players’ lack of prior experience, they have produced notable improvements with the team.
Local sports column reflects dissatisfaction with team coaching and players, noting loyalty yet questioning performance and strategy as the season unfolds.
Miss Norma Bell and Don Williamson unite in marriage at Community Church in Valentine. Officiated by Rev. C. C. Johnson, the First Baptist pastor. Miss Bell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Bell Sr of Valentine, and the groom are students with plans for the future.
The report describes Jim ie Clark menacing birthday celebrations for Patsy Woodall, with cake and balloons, plus guests including Mrs. Annie Lou Clark and Mrs. Laura Lillie. It also notes visitors to Fort Davis, Texas Western College students, and relatives traveling to Andrews, Houston, Maria, San Angelo, and El Paso for family events and school matters.
Rev. L. C. Lange Jr. of Waco accepts the pastorate at First Baptist Church in Fort Davis. Lange and wife plus three children plan to arrive Aug 11 or 12. Also noted are local visits and family arrivals including Mrs. Danheim’s father’s death in Nacogdoches and various in-town guests and visits.
Tyrone Power and Maureen O Hara star in The Long Gray Line directed by John Ford. CinemaScope film debuts tonight at Twin Peaks Theatre with family audience appeal and West Point backdrop.
Prof Henry L Bagley head of journalism at Oklahoma City University will direct public relations for the University of Colorado College of Education in Boulder this summer He also teaches a course in school and community relations during the 1956 term. Formerly with Sul Ross College.
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