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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1958
Page
2
The name Texas derives from Tejas meaning friends or allies among local tribes near Spanish missions. Six sovereignties have flown over the region Spain France Mexico the Republic of Texas the Confederacy and the United States.
A long list of relatives and military members spent Thanksgiving across Marathon area homes visiting family. Local residents hosted service members from Lowery AFB, Abilene, Topeka, and other Texas towns, with pride in reunions and community gatherings. A new Dee-Anne Kream and Snack Bar opened at the Park turn-off, operating 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also noted are moving residents, recent transfers to Guatemala City, and local fashion items suitable for travel and weather.
A travel feature highlights the route by Mrs. Sam D. Adams detailing an expedition to Big Bend National Park. It outlines landscapes, access points, and suggested experiences for visitors exploring the eastern gateway.
Dr. D. D. Van Fossan, a Galveston biochemist and medical student, spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs. Marie Van Fossan. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Akers of San Antonio and relatives of the Kokernot family at their ranch. Others traveled from Amarillo, Lubbock, and Alpine to see kin and share the holiday, with several preparing for Army and academic duties.
Alpine born and Burges High School chemistry teacher Mrs Wilmoth C Matthews has been named El Paso regional radiation biology consultant for the Texas Education Agency She will oversee El Paso Alpine and Pecos and plans workshops to teach science teachers use of geiger counters scintillators and radi isotopes Trained by NSF and AEC she recently attended a statewide consultant group meeting in Austin with top speaker Herbert A Bevis and under the direction of Kelvin Hibler and Charles Roberts
Big Bend National Park notes holiday gatherings including guests at the Robert Morey residence and Emrich home. Attendees from Alpine Santa Fe and Dallas join former ranch families for events. Death reported of Charley Wallace, ex Park employee, at Sequoia National Park. Flicker Nite showcased Dangerous Mission from Glacier National Park at Government Springs Community House.
A recent business visitor to the park was Charles Kroeger of the Western Office of Design and Construction based in San Francisco California. Park Ranger and Mrs. Robert Joner hosted the event and welcomed the guest during the visit.
Guadalupe Peak rises as the state’s highest point at 8749 feet above sea level in West Texas near the Guadalupe Mountains. It marks a notable high point for hikers and geographers exploring the region.
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