Council Swim Camp Held At Post Near Marathon
Scouts from Alpine Troops 41 44 and 45 Marfa joined a three day camp at the Post south of Marathon. They spent about four hours daily in park clean up and swimming building merit in the swimming badge while two campfires featured Indian dancing by Order of the Arrow. Joe Teed of Marta received the Grand Coup outstanding camper award.
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Marathon
Alpine
Marfa
Order of the Arrow
Marta
Joe Teed
Mile Speaking Tour Ahead For SA President 2000
Dr. Jh M. Hawkins president of Sul Jose College plans an August speaking tour traveling over two thousand miles. He spoke at the West Texas Press Association in Del Rio on August 14 and 18. He will address the Texas College of Mines and Metallurgy graduating class August 21 and speak at the First Presbyterian Church in El Paso on August 22. He closes with a talk to the College of Arts and Industries graduating class in Kingsville on August 29.
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Jh M. Hawkins
Sul Jose College
College of Arts and Industries
Kingsville
Rotary meeting draws dignitaries from across Texas
Federal Judge Ewing Thomassen and Walter Woodul head a list of visitors including Dr. Kyle Yates, Dr. R. M. Hawkins, and Shirley Lou Laughlin as Rotary hears Woodul discuss Sul Ross and regional prospects. Laughlin performs tap numbers with her mother.
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Rotary
Ewing Thomassen
Woodrow Laughlin
Alice
Kyle Yates
Houston
Monroe Doss
Seminole
Joe Lane
Roswell
N. M
Joe Amerine
Laredo
Harris Smith
George Koury
Frank Dutton
Don Littleton
Shirley Lou Laughlin
Dick Hawkins
Walter Woodul
Sul Ross College
Russia
Thanking Friends for Sympathy After Death of Husband
A note of gratitude for kindness and flowers after the death of a husband. The message mentions the writer’s appreciation to friends and references a Pilot Club sponsored acknowledgment and a date in August.
Alpine Public Schools Announce 1948 49 Calendar
The Alpine School Board approved the tentative 1948 49 calendar announced by Peyton Cain. School opens September 6 and ends May 27 1949 with holidays including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Final exams run May 23 24 25. baccalaureate May 22 and commencement May 27.
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Peyton Cain
School News
The
Avalanche
Recruitment Drive for Alpine Girl Scout Leaders
A drive to recruit more Alpine Girl Scout leaders is under way to meet rising interest among girls. Mrs Son Wilson, the local council chairman, will list and assign new leaders and plan training for newcomers. Call 108 to get information about troops and training. Saving now builds future security with U S Saving Bonds.
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Alpine
Son Wilson
Alpine Cowboys Fall In Extra Innings To Camden Krafts
In Wichita Kansas on August 17 1948 the Alpine Cowboys lost 4 to 3 in 11 innings to Camden Krafts after leading 3 to 1 through eight. Jerry Jordan Roy Peden and Roy Baird contributed Alpine runs while Camden rallied in the eighth and won with a 11th inning infield error and a C Bell single.
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Wichita
Kans
Alpine Cowboys
Camden
Ark
Kraftsmen
Alpine
Jerry Jordan
Roy Peden
Cowboys
Herricks
Ray Hill
Elbie Miller
Peden
Travis Cook
Tom Wagner
Roy Baird
Arkansas Champs
Ray Miller
Abrhe Hill
Nutt Ss
Jordan
Cook
Wagner Ib
Baird
C. F. Miller
Duncan
Miller
Kraftamen
Coleman
Evans
Albright
Churchill
Bell
Purifoy
Schaufelert
Duvall
Shambley
Texas Constitutional Amendment Seeks Redistricting Board
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 28 of Article III to create a five member Legislative Redistricting Board to apportion senatorial and representative districts if the Legislature fails to act after each U.S. decennial census. The Governor would issue the proclamation, funds would cover publication and election costs, and the measure would take effect January 1, 1951 with a vote set for November 1948.
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State of
Texas
State OF Texas
United States
Legislative
Legislative Redistricting Board of
House of Representatives
Comptroller of Public Accounts
General Land Office
City of
Austin
Secretary of
Supreme Court of Texas
Midland Football Team Trains At Sul Ross
Midland High School football under Head Coach Barnes Milam and two assistants is conducting pre-season conditioning on Jackson Field at Sul Ross during a two week period. The training, starting this week and running until September first, uses college facilities and places the Bulldogs in District 3AA known for state champions. Former Sul Ross star Pig Holman previously served on Midland’s coaching staff.
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Midland High School
Barnes Milam
Jackson Field
Bulldogs
Midland
Sul Ross
Coach Leaves Field to Enter Insurance Business
A figure associated with a long coaching career transitions from the athletic field into the insurance industry, signaling retirement from coaching duties and a shift to a new professional path.
Local Baseball Benefit Game Prompted by Feud and Fan Bets
The report outlines a charity game featuring the Fats with Gard potentially batting as a pinch hitter while Kokernot and George pitch and Crow and Forchheimer catch. Out of town players from Marathon and Fort Davis are expected, with umpire duties by Clark and Eaton. Fans debate barring Jack Edwards for pranks. proceeds fund sick and distressed causes as Pilot club supports numerous charities.
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Herbert Kokernot
Lawrence George
Fats
Jim Crow
Louie Forchheimer
Marathon
Lowie Ritchie
Zenas
Zoye Decie
Tom Yarbro
Earl Clark
Fort Davis
Harold King
Jim Espy
Dr. Eaton
Maria Chang Howard
Jesse Blackwell
Henry Coffield
Jack Edwards
Kokernot Field
Marfa Indians
Alpine Cowboys
Old Jack
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M. A. Webb
Oma Cox
Seanna
Koker
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U.S
Henry A. Coffield
Presidio County
Hill D. Hudson
Reeves County
J. KR
Plate
H. R. Gard
City Drug Store
RADIO
Henderson Radio and Typewriter Shop
5Th St
College Ave
Gard Concrete Products
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Safeway
S. Govt
Unngbank Margarine
Delrich
Valamont
Sasy Bakers Crackers
Sun Harbor
Elbertas
Iceberg Heads
Green Pascal Celery
Gardenside
van Camps Hominy
Canterbury
Lipton
Happy Isle
Libby
Red Hill Catsup
Carton 1
Erik Ene
Yba
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