Alpine growth through 1963 survey and activity
The Population Research Center at the University of Texas reports Alpine increased population from 4255 to 4740 and number of businesses from 118 to 201 while governmental offices rose from 3 to 44 and volunteer groups from 25 to 37. The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research notes a 266 percent construction rise in early 1962 and 17 percent in early 1963. Chamber officials expect new records if current projects start. Alpine emphasizes steady growth on solid foundations.
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Alpine
Population Research Center
University of Texas
Lhis
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Chamber of Commerce
Tourist needs rise in Big Bend area notes
A Texas Big Bend Park Association report says demand for tourist accommodations in the Big Bend National Park area far exceeds current facilities with about 2000 visitors registered at the temporary Big Bend Park museum in the Chisos Mountains basin. July alone accounted for 680 visitors seeking extended stays in the cool high country.
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Big Bend National Park
Texas Big Bend Park Association
Big Bend Park
Chisos Mountains
Weekend Travels Across Towns and Regions
Nancy Bushmiller plans a Georgetown visit week. Nevill Haynes leaves Sunday for Las Cruces to enroll at New Mexico A&M College. Paul Vogt and family visit Wickett Cisco and nearby. Max McCool shops for a gift shop trip. W B Hancock returns from two months in southern California. J W Shepperd family to Dallas for a gift show. F L McCollum vacation to Dallas and Texas. Billy Fielder John Richard Whiteside saved for a year trip. they've toured Carlsbad Caverns Yellowstone Park Glacier National Park Lake Louise and San Francisco. Tom Henderson Laura Lee return from California vacation. Mrs Henry Lacey leaves Friday for two-week stay in Phoenix. Attending Skillman Grove camp meet were Misses Marie Simpson Virginia and Katherine Young Mesdames G W Worthington Mabel Arnold and Mr Mrs W W Crawford Mr and Mrs Earl Young. Mrs L C Ritchey and Mrs Earl Young visit Skillman Grove. Bill Hargus sponsors a steal fry at the Post.
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Georgetown
Nevill Haynes
Las Cruces
N. M
New Mexico
AEM College
Paul Vogt
Baby
Wickett, Cisco
Max McCool
W. B. Hancock
California
J. W. Shepperd
Dallas
F. L. McCollum
Texas
Billy Fielder
John Richard Whiteside
Carlsbad Caverns
Yellowstone Palk
Glacier Park
Lake Louise
Canada
San Francisco
Tom Henderson
Laura Lee
Henry Lacey
Phoenix
Ariz
Skillman Grove
Marie Simpson
Virginia
Katherine Young
G. W. Worthington
Mabel Arnold
W. W. Crawford
Earl Young
L. C. Ritchey
Bill Hargus
Caretaker Job Opening at Big Bend National Park
The Board of U S Civil Examiners Southwest Region National Park Service Santa Fe announces an examination for a Caretaker at Big Bend National Park. Salary 2.10 per hour. Apply using Standard Form 57 and CSC Form 500 ABC by Aug 26 1963 at post offices or Big Bend HQ Alpine and Marfa. The George Westyte courthouse lawn displays the Last Longhorn steer of the West herd.
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Board of
U.S. Civil Examiners
Southwest Region
National Park Service
Santa Fe
N.x
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Pack
Alpine
Marfa
Board of U. S. Civil Service
Park Area Seeding in Big Bend Shows Large Temperature Drop
In May 1909 adapted grasses were seeded along Tornillo Creek in the Big Bend National Park. German millet reduced soil temperatures on Tornillo Flat, with bare ground at 114 degrees and covered soil down to 83 degrees, a 31 degree difference observed during August heat.
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Big Bend National Park
Tornillo Creek
Tornillo Flat
Alpine Avalanche Weekly Ranch News and Ads
Alpine Avalanche publishes every Thursday from Alpine Texas. Headquarters at 125 N. 6th St. Subscription rates vary by county with yearly and six month options. James W. Glasscock serves as editor and publisher with staff including Hallie Stillwell and Tom Farris.
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Alpine Avalanche
N. 6Th St
Alpine
Texas
P.O. Box
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Tom Farris
Helen Uranga
IBM
Hallie Stillwell
Sam D. Adams
Brewster County Quarterly Money Statement 1963
Brewster County Texas reports finances for quarter ending June 30 1963 detailing receipts disbursements and balances by funds totaling 129000.00. The document bears the seal and is signed by Sara Pugh County Clerk.
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Brewster County
Texas
U. S. Treasury
Brewster County Hospital
Sart Pugh
Avora Owens
Commissioners Court
Said County
Sara Pugh
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G. H. Storey
Ray Williams
Sul Russ College
Tomorow
Marathon
W. E. Young
L. Causey
Annie K. Turney
Mary Ann Kokernot
Waco
Jeff Wade
Fort Stockton
Electa Wade
C. E. Patterson
Patsy
Nancy
George Westyte
Alpingz Avalanche
Congress
West Texas Press Association — Texas Press Association
Brewster, Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
the Zoo
West Texas Utilities CT
First National Bank
W. G. Heil
Notary Public
Bren
Ts County
Janet
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