Alpine Bucks Drill for Season Opener with Marfa
The Alpine Bucks resume football drills in early season conditioning. Head Coach Travis Cook returns with Alpine College from Wichita to oversee practice on new formations. A stand for tackling drills was completed with a sanded floor to prevent injuries as coaches plan films and teaching aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Bucks
James Crawford
Travis Cook
Alpine College
Wichita
Kans
Cook
Bucks
Bruken
School Set to Open September 6 Amid Preparations
IIL Cross president of the Alpine school board announces readiness for the 1948-49 year. Peyton Cain notes August 20 that buildings, library, and furniture are cleaned and repaired. Tom H Kent becomes Central school principal, replacing H J Lavell. Centennial principal F E McMillan to continue. enrollment shifts possible. Enrollment schedules to be announced. no penalties for late enrollment September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iil. Cross
Alpine School Board
Peyton Cain
Cross
Tom H. Kent
Central School
H. J. Lavell
Kent
Centennial School
FE. A. McMillan
Cain
Mermlay
Pioneer West Texas Family Member Williams Dies at 41
Oscar W Williams of Fort Stockton and nephew of Kathryn Williams Walker of Alpine died after an emergency operation in El Paso Tuesday night. A World War II veteran and former assistant sports editor of the El Paso Times, he attended Fort Stockton High School and Sul Ross College. Funeral services were held in Fort Stockton with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar W Williams
Aw. Williams
Fort Stockton
West Texas
Elaso
Fort Stockton High School
Sul Ross College
Williams
el Paco Times
Kathryn Williams Walker
Alpine
Alpine Boy To Receive High Boy Scout Honors
An Eagle Scout board in Alpine for Otis French of Troop 41 sponsored by the Methodist Church. He is set to receive the Eagle Badge at the Merit Badge show in El Paso. Yucca Council show rose from 17 to 70 booths in three years and now draws Scouts from outside the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Otis French
Methodist Church
Otis
Coliseum
el Paso
Yucca Council
Sanderson Boy Dies After Horse Incident in Alpine
Joe Lynn Herring ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Tom Herring of Sanderson died in an Alpine hospital after injuries from being dragged by a horse. He was riding on the Stansel ranch when his foot tangled in a rope, the horse dragging him about a hundred yards before he was freed. His mother witnessed the incident as the horse returned with the rope and the boy unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lynn Herring
Tom Herring
Sanderson
Alpine
Stansel
Bodies of Alpine war dead returned for reburial
Two Alpine men among those returned aboard the Army Transport Lawrence Victory. Pte. R. J. Kinman and S Sgt. Elton H. Stirman, killed in action in the European invasion. Reburial to take place in Alpine with exact date pending Army notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Lawrence Victory
R. J. Kinman
Willie E. Kinman
Alpine
Elton H. Stirman
Isabell B. Stirman
Europe
Hunters Warned of License Expiration Before Dove Season
Hunters must renew all licenses by August 31 before the Sept 1 mourning dove season. Capt. Ray Williams of the State Game Dept notes licenses are available across the area and outlines a bag limit of 10 doves per day with at most 10 in possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Williams
State Game Dept
Alpine Beats Marfa In Baseball Tilt On July Fourth
The report notes Alpine defeating Marfa with an 8 to 2 score after seven innings. Jim Nichols earned a win for Alpine, pitching against heavy hitters from the Leans who struggled to stop the opponents. Jug Harris Bernal Slight Frank Young and Al Jennings showed effort on the mound, while Lee Kokernot and Frank McCollum contributed in field and batting. The piece credits fans who valued the day and thanks Pilot Club officials, players, and ticket buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nichols
Alpine
Marfa
Jug Harris
Bernal Slight
Frank Young
al Jennings
Pittman
Leo Bishop
Zeb Decie
Dan Ritter
Frits Weyerts
Zoye Decie
Wallace Sublett
Curly Davis
Marshall Queen
Dave Sublett
Lee Kokernot
Frank McCollum
Bill Dorris
Jag Harris
Foster
Truman Hatch
Shelly Barnes
J. W. Shepperd
RID-MATIC promises quick relief for pains and fatigue
An advertisement asserts a vitamin formula RID-MATIC cures backaches leg pains and burning sensations, claims rapid results within one day and improved kidney function appetite and energy, urging buyers at City Drug Store as exclusive dealer with many praises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Drug Store
Political Announcements and Local Club Notes
Run off primary date set for August 28 1948 for State Senate 29th District Henry A Coffield Presidio County and Hill D Hudson Reeves County named as candidates. The Fort Davis community expresses thanks to Kokernot Field and park manager Jack Hibb for concessions and smooth operations as proceeds go to child welfare and related works. Net profits from concessions and ticket sales total 623.00 with details listed for cold drink popcorn pillow hot dog and other sales. A list of attendees and supporters from El Paso Fort Davis Brady San Antonio Valentine and Abilene is noted along with nephew of Mrs Cowden and other local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Coffield
Presidio County
Hill D. Hudson
Reeves County
Herbert Kokernot
Kokernot
Jack Hibb
Pilot Club
Jag Harris
R. D. Mulhern
Fort Davis
W. S. Calderhead
el Paso
Jack Gray
Valentine
Alice Espy Deaton
Brady
W. H. Cowden
San Antonio
Roy W. White
Abilene
J. P. Glass
Sterling City
Fort Davis Association Adopts Plans for Expansion
P Crumpler reports that meetings on Saturday and Monday afternoons discussed new buildings and grounds improvements. The treasurer announced all bills paid and sufficient funds for the year. Officers were re-elected: J. W. Merrill president, Mrs. R. L. Irving secretary, Joe W. Espy treasurer, all from Fort Davis. Four preachers were invited to return next year. Dr. Anderson and Dr. Joekel accepted with reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
J. W. Merrill
R. L. Irving
Joe W. Espy
Fort Davis
Anderson
Joekel
Tree height inquiry follows reports on Tornillo creek
The Tornillo Creek specimen has been sent to the University of Texas geology laboratory for analysis to determine the tree species. Findings suggest the tree may have stood over 150 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornillo Creek
University of Texas Geology Laboratory
Memorial service honors late members at camp meeting
A Memorial service proceeded the Texas gathering with Rev. W R White absent as Baylor president. Ray spoke on universality of trouble from Hebrews 12, noting God's foreknowledge may guide Christians through adversity. Floral tributes honored Mrs. J B Gillett, Capt J B Gillett, G Watt Davis, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. White
Baylor University
Waco
Ray
Joe B. Frederick
Maria Christian Church
Aubrey
Christian Church
Fort Stockton
Joekel
Anderson
J. B. Gillett
el Paso
G. Watt Davis
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Navy
Alpine Hospital
Sublett
Soki
Wittard
Alpine Drug Store
P. Crumpler
Bloys
TODD
Life Magazine
The
Martin-Smith Co
Southwestern
Alamo Nat'l
San Antonio 5
Texas
Ney
Duz
Oxydol
Safeway
Iceberg Firm Heads
Coiers
Thompson
Canterbury
Liptons
Post's Corn Toasties
Gardenside
Libby
Sun Harbor
Tom
Cortez
Campbell's
Sunnybank
Veal
U. S. Govt
Happy Dale
U.S
Val
Youngstown
Alpine Lumber Company
Tei E
Coca-Cola Bottling Co
Marfa, Texas
Ars
Sherbet
Price'e Creamerica. Inc
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