Two Killed in Alpine U S 67 Crash
Two Alpine men Agapito Herrera 26 and Fred Ramirez Jimenez Jr. 21 were killed when their pickup crashed on U S 67 thirty five miles south of Marfa around 10:30 pm Monday August 25. Alvaro Hernandez 17 was injured and listed in fair condition at Brewster Memorial Hospital. Justice of the Peace Ralph England Presidio declared the men dead at the scene. State Patrolman Jean Pate investigated. A Rosary for Herrera was held August 27 and joint funeral services for Herrera and Jimenez were set for August 28 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Contributions listed for pallbearers and survivors noted. Herrera born July 21 1943 in Alpine, employed by a local butane company, lifelong resident and Catholic. He married Felicita Estrada January 1 1963 in Alpine. Herrera survived by wife, daughter Maria Elena, sons Agapito Jr and Martin, mother Dominga Navarrette Herrera, sister Adela Herrera Morales, brother Rafael Herrera, and others. Minister Neal Michael arrived August 27 as new West Side Church of Christ minister. Jimenez born April 15 1948 in Alpine, a laborer, Catholic, attended Alpine schools. Survived by parents Fred Jimenez Sr of Alpine, sisters Linda Valdez Odessa Patsy Ann Jimenez Alpine, brothers Tony and Bobby Jimenez Alpine, maternal grandmother Matilda Ramirez Alpine, paternal grandmother Ester Jimenez Fort Davis.
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Marfa
U. S
Agapito Herrera
Fred Ramirez Jimenez Jr
Justice of the Peace
Ralph England
Presidio
Alvaro Hernandez
Brewster Memorial Hospital
Jean Pate
Anthony Bertasius
Mr. Herrera
Lucky Portillo
Rudy Portillo
Luis Valadez
Manuel Rodriguez Jr
Jose Rodriguez
Jose Hernandez
Ramon Molinar
Chano Rodriguez
Alpine
Butane
Felicita Estrada
Jimenez
Geeslin Funeral Home
Raul Rodriguez
Sam White
Nick Wright
Ed Lujan
Joe Luis Natera
Armando Fierro
Fred Jimenez Sr
Linda Valdez
Odessa
Patsy Ann Jimenez
Tony Jimenez
Bobby Jimenez
Matilda Ramirez
Ester Jimenez
Fort Davis
New Library Registration Sets Times for Sul Ross Fall 1969
Sul Ross State University prepares new and returning students for the 1969 fall term with registration September 1 to 3 in the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library. Advisement runs with registration, listing sign in by last name blocks and set start times. Dorms open August 9 for freshmen and August 31 for other students, with dining services starting August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State University
New Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library
Jerry Couvillion
Slater School and College Services
Faculty Meet Set Today at Alpine Public School
Alpine Public School teachers report today for in service meetings at Central School Cafeteria. A 9 a m reception by the Classroom Teachers Association precedes introductions of new teachers.
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Alpine
Classroom Teachers Association
John Mcfarland
School of Education
UTEP
Alpine Public School Announces 1969 70 Schedule
Alpine Public School begins classes Tuesday September 2 for grades 1 8 with separate reporting plans for each group. Kindergarten enrollment Aug 28 29 at Centennial School. morning and afternoon sessions listed. cafeteria and band details noted.
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Alpine
Centennial School
Alpine Bucks to scrimmage Crane Friday at Buck Stadium
Alpine to scrimmage Crane Golden Cranes in a 15 play controlled scrimmage at Buck Stadium Friday afternoon a potential bi district preview. Coaches expect strong effort as both clubs eye district battles and possible state progress.
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Crane Golden Cranes
Buck Stadium
West Texas
Alpine Fightin' Bucks
Boze Ansley
Alpine Lions Club
Bucks
Crane
Golden Cranes
Alpine
Some to Close On Labor Day
Government offices banks and many firms will close Monday September 1 for Labor Day per an Avalanche survey. The U S Post Office City Office and West Texas Utilities will shut along with First National Bank and First Savings and Loan. County Judge Felix McGaughy expects Brewster County offices to stay open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Post Office
First National Bank
First Savings & Loan
West Texas
Felix McGaughy
Brewster County
Also Mentioned on This Page
USO
Chip 'N Dale
Pacific
Far East
Mary-Margaret
Chip) Thompson
el Paso
Dale Jenkins
Rosary
Herrera
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Neal Michael
West Side
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