Moorman Wins Start Court Contest At Chevrolet Show
Moorman won the Monday start court contest tied to the Avalanche circulation drive, earning a top prize of 701 dollars while Pauline Hurst, Irene Peters and others received secondary awards. The event energized local readers with a large vote turnout and noted the influence on paper circulation.
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Moorman
Wen
Avalanche
Elven
Brann
Irene Peters
Giafrond Ring
Mra Hater Penn
Tom Yarbro
Marathon
Whieh Ad Ben
Pitational Bank
Andy Kitchen
Mian ‘Pruline Hurst
Ava
Inne
Pole
Clony
Norman
Eang
Dare Peters
Devine
Nira
Artoigen
Gorge Baines
Bento 'Howell
J. Henderson Mageraloes
American Legion Post Adopts Constitution
American Legion Post 79 adopted its constitution and by-laws at a Friday night meeting. Officials note the move aligns with the national group’s raft and the post also discussed sponsoring the First Cavalry band’s appearance here tomorrow.
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The
American Legion
Bestioy
First Cavalry
Marfa Wins Rotary Convention Bid for 1982
The Alpine and Marfa delegations secured the Rotary convention for Marfa in May 1982 after a decisive 12 to 8 vote at the Alamogordo executives meeting. About three to five hundred visitors are expected, with plans already under way to host a memorable affair. Come to The Avalanche office for your binders.
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Rotary Cubs
Marfa
Alpine
Alamogordo
Stork Busy in Last Month in Brewster County
The stork had one of its busiest months in Brewster County, recording twenty five births. Reports from Marathon are unclear, but nine births occurred in Terinua, all among Mexican families with fifteen new arrivals. Four children may be raised in American homes, and births were registered to John Boyd, Edgar Martin, Robert Javes, and J.T. Mullenix, plus one from Sen Teente.
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Brewster County
Marathon
Terinua
John Boyd
Edgar Martin
Robert Javes
J.T. Mullenix
Sen Teente
Paisano Assembly Nears Twelfth Year After Revival
Ten day Paisano revival near Marfa Alpine closes with Dr George Truett preaching amid record attendance and 24000 meals served. Twenty two professions of faith, 1540 diners last Sunday, 4800 in-totals collections, flood fence planned, center restated for next year. Presbyterian Church to host Dr Ferguson for sermon on Practical Christianity. Mineral Wells reports $15000 brick plant operation begins.
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Paisano Assembly
Marfa
Alpine
George Truett
Dallas
the Gates of
San Antonio
Paisano
Serrces
Buren Sparks
Tabernacle
Presbyterian Church
Ferguson
Houston
Strange Bath in Muddy Stream Drowns Car in Texas
Asa Jones found his new Ford sedan swept into a shallow but powerful creek during a sudden West Texas rainstorm. The vehicle was trapped for about three and a half hours as muddy water and sand filled the engine bay. After a tow and careful cleaning, the car was restored to working condition, but the mishap cost Jones 19 dollars and 40 cents for materials and labor.
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Asa Jones
Ford
West Texas
Jones
Marathon
Texas
Army Band to Play at Bloys Camp Meeting Stakes
Fort Davis Aug 12 opening of the Bloys camp meeting in the Davis mountains runs Aug 18 to 25. The event draws thousands. a 50 piece Cavalry band from Fort Bliss will perform a concert at 7 pm followed by a street dance. Fort Russell flag day observed by local American Legion with local businesses urged to display flags.
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Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Davis ‘Mountains
Bloys
First Cavalry Band
Fort
D. A. Russell
Marfa
Legion | Posts
Hhas
West Texas
Wink
Midland
Alpine
Fort Russell
Legion Men
American Legion Post
Thas
Heeton
Have You Seen Texas Have You Seen Texas
A Dallas News feature extols the Trans-Pecos region as a microcosm of Texas. It invites travelers to explore its deserts mountains and varied terrain from ranch life to urban contrast, arguing that not seeing Trans-Pecos means not seeing Texas.
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Texas
Trans-Pecos
Dallas News
Stark Young Praised by Alpine Guests on Visit to San Antonio
Stark Young, famed poet and critic, touring from New York via Italy, spent a week in San Antonio visiting his sister Mrs J B Robertson after a stay at a Dude ranch near Alpine. He praised Alpine scenery and Western hospitality and noted his Texas connections from years teaching at the University of Texas.
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Stark Young
Tony
Alpine
Dude Ranch
New York
Italy
San Antonio
J. B. Robertson
Young
University of Texas
Mississippi
Texas
Alpine Girls Elected To Scholarship Group
Two Alpine girls were elected in the 21st week to membership in the sul Ross chapter of the Scholarship Deities of the South. They are Mar ella Pennington and Lil lian Sonnier. Others possibly Alpine students include Peyton Cain and Mrs Lorena Culpepper. The society is open to those in the top ten percent of grades.
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Sul Ross
Dieties of the South
Marella Pennington
Lillian Sonnier
Peyton Cain
Lorena Culpepper
Lorena Warner
Regents Take Charge at D C Chamber Luncheon
A special program for Alpine business and professional men will be held at the chamber of commerce luncheon Monday. Regents board and seven presidents of the Texas state teachers colleges will preside, with speakers including Hon. W Z Hayes of Dallas and E Evans, president of San Marcos college.
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Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges of Texas
State
W. Z. Hayes
Dallas
E. Evans
College At
San Marcos
Marfa Horse Show to Feature Jumpers and Hunters
Alpine residents invited to a free horse show at Fort D A Russell on Sunday afternoon. Events begin 1:30 PM and run until about 5 PM with tests of jumpers hunters conformation schooling and various gaits. Ladies and civilians may enter several classes under show rules.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Cheney
Marfa
Alpine Scouts 41 Take First in El Paso Council
Alpine Troop 41 earns top honor in El Paso Council amid 135 troops across five Texas and seven New Mexico counties. Led by Charles Wade, twelve Alpine scouts show strong advancement with seven boys gaining one rank this year and Milton Stetson achieving Eagle Scout.
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Alpine
Boy Scouts
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Rhode Island
Charles Wade
Alpine Scouts
Wade
J.T. Boyd
D. J. Boyd
Gene Baxter
Howard Stack
Milton Stetson
Ross Smith
Raymond Sublett
Sherman
Newsom
Ford Rackley
Weldson Hector
Marvin Turney
Scenic Drive Backers Here in Davis Mountains Plan Study
Four high state officials arrived en route to Fort Davis to finalize plans for a mile scenic highway through the Davis mountains. Senator Tom Love of Dallas leads the push with Governor Sterling representation. Cone Johnson, D. E. Colp, and Lee Simmons joined the party to arrange rights of way, deeds, and park site easements. Work is expected to begin soon, mostly by convict labor, once highway department demands are met.
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Davis Mutains
Fort Davis
Tom Love
Dallas
Govern Sterling
Jeff Davis County
Cone Johnson
State Highway Commisson
D. E. Colp
San Antonio
Ue State Parks Bord
Lee Simmons
Simmons
Highway Department
Regents to Meet Here Next Week
Board of regents from Texas state teachers colleges will convene in Alpine on Monday and Tuesday for private sessions. Hon. A. B. Mayhew of Uvalde leads nine regents, with seven college presidents present to discuss policies and business. Local civic events include a chamber of commerce program and a Davis Mountains barbecue hosted by Her bert Kokernot, with a fish and chicken fry for attendees.
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A. B. Mayhew
Uvalde
Board of
Regents
State Teachers Colleges of Texas
Alpine
H.W. Morelock
Sul Ross
Havng
Urely
Board of Regents
Herbert Kokernot
Davis Mountains
P. A. Martin
Port Worth
W. Z. Hayes
Dallas
J.W. Pitzgerald
Tyler
Henry Paulus
Yoakum
W. C. Crane
Frank W. Hon
Thos. H. Ball
Houston
H. L. Kokernot
J. E Hill
Amarillo
C. &. Evans
San Marcos
J. A. Hill
Canyon
RL. Marquis
Denton
H. Whitley
Commerce
Lodges Hold Joint Meeting In Alpine District
A group of thirty six Odd Fellows met Monday in Alpine for a joint session with seven judges from Marfa and eight from Fort Davis. A dinner was served by the Alpine lodge. The next joint meeting will be held Monday in Fort Davis with attendees from all three lodges.
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Marfa
Eght
Fort Davis
Alpine Lodge
Clinton Frell
Big Berd
Sanderson
Holt to Open Dry Goods Business in Colorado
Mr and Mrs J A Holt leave Alpine for Colorado and Texas their former home after two years here He was a salesman with Gillett Brown and plans to start a dry goods business about September first They return to a Colorado dry goods background Friends wish them well A federal building and post office to be built at Wichita Pass.
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J. A. Holt
Colorado
Texas
Aldine
Holt
Gillett-Brown Company
Silesman
Alpine
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R Riddle
AB Anderson
Jessie T Roberts
DM Bennett
Frank We Jin
Bob Dod
L K Dozier
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Stork
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Stark Young Bloys
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Washington, D.C
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