Williams to Leave Sul Ross Jan. 31
W. E. Bill Williams, professor of education and range animal science at Sul Ross State College, will retire January 31 1968 after 40 years of teaching. He plans to join the University of Hawaii as associate director for the Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program and will work in Hawaii until spring 1969. He will also contribute time to the Texas State Committee on Conservation and the National Conservation Education Association. Williams began teaching in 1927 and is the oldest Sul Ross faculty member by service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E
Bill) Williams
Sul Ross State College
University of Hawaii
Dept. of Educational Communications
Williams
Hawaii
Texas State Committee On Conservation
National Conservation Education Association
Sul Ross
H.W. Morelock
Richard Hawkins
Bryan Wildenthal
Norman McNeil
State Dept. of Education
Texas Agm
Texas Advisory Committee For Conservation Education
State Board of Education
Texas Education Agency
Microwave Tower Erected at Alpine Depot Lighted for SP System
Southern Pacific begins foundation work for a 125 foot microwave tower at the eastern end of the Alpine depot to link Howton and Portland Oregon. Repeater stations planned between Houston and El Paso with additional sites near Marathon Mount Ord Alpine and Marfa. Completion expected early next summer with voice and teletype transmissions replacing land lines.
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Southern Pacific
Alpine
Howton
Portland
Ore
R.C. Craig
San Antonio
Houston
el Paso
Steve Stumberg
Marathon
Mount Ord
Worth Evars Ranch
Marfa
Craig
Texas
Rites Held For Homer Rackley Alpine resident dies after long illness
Homer Rackley 47 longtime Alpine resident died early Monday after a long illness. Graveside services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Marathon Cemetery directed by Geeslin Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife Jean Russell two daughters Cheryl Joseph and Janis Rackley two sons Syd and David Rackley his mother Ruby Rackley and brother Ford Rackley.
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Homer Rackley
Alpine
Marathon
Geeslin
John Skinner
George Foster
Mr. Rackley
Sanderson
Rackley
Sandeson
Jean Russell
Stamford
American Legion
Big Bend
Alpine Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cheryl Joseph
Pablo
Calif
Janis Rackley
Syd Rackley
David Rackley
Ruby Rackley
Tucson
Ariz
Ford Rackley
el Paso
Alpine Post Office Extends Weekend Hours and ZIP Code Reminder
Postmaster Billy West announced Saturday service windows will stay open as the Alpine Chamber of Commerce prepares for a board meeting at the Ponderosa Restaurant at 6 15 p m Monday. Boosters meet after the Alpine High School game. Extended hours run through Dec 16 and 23. ZIP Codes help set parcel post postage. lobby directory available for assistance.
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Billy West
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Ponderosa
Alpine Buck Boosters Club
Alpine High School
West
Post Office
Baines Park Redevelopment Moves Ahead by City Council
The city approved up to 20000 for George W. Baines Memorial Park development funded from bonds. Col. Arlo Gill to engineer pro bono with plans approved. Dorothy McBride and Royal Fisher led presentations. work to start immediately with city crews and bids for remaining tasks.
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George W. Baines
Dorothy McBride
Royal Fisher
Parks Board
Ernest Gallego
Kokemot Park
North Alpine
Wade Howell
Ken Esmond & Associates
Odessa
North Garett Street
Carpenter Addition
Sul Ross
Gene Hendryx
KVLF
Homer Hudgins
Paul Vogt
Howard Hardegree
Alberto Rojo
J.W. O'Donnell
Marjorie Graham
John Allen
Werner Hollis
T.E. Autrey
West Alpine
Brewster County
Hudgins
Blue Cross -Blue Shield
Lost Hunter Located After Three Day Ordeal Near Fort Davis
Harvey Cooper a 62 year old deer hunter was found safe Tuesday after a three day search in mountainous country near Fort Davis. Cooper and James Johnson from London Texas were deer hunting on the Bob Sproul ranch when a snowstorm hit last Saturday. Cooper built a signal fire and endured frigid nights while 70 rescuers used vehicles planes and a helicopter to locate him. He walked out to Clay Espy’s ranch Tuesday morning and plans to hunt again next year.
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Harvey Cooper
Fort Davis
Cooper
James Johnson
London
Texas
Junction
Bob Sproul
Johson
Sproul
Tommy
Mackey
Johnson
Wilbur Medley
Brewster County
State Highway Patrol
Border Patrol
Clay Espy
Brewster Memorial Hospital
Medley
Duncan
Espy
Yale Lighting Contest Deadline to Be Dec 20
The Alpine Jaycees Christmas lighting contest deadline is December 20. Entries in Home and Commercial divisions are invited from homeowners and firms. Prizes from West Texas Utilities include a grand electrical post lantern and two other prizes. winners receive Jaycee certificates for commercial entries.
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Yale
Alpine Jaycees
West Texas Utilities
P.O. Box
Alpine
Texas
Cantata by First Methodist Choir Christmas Night of Miracles
The Chancel Choir of First Methodist Church presents the annual Christmas Cantata Night of Miracles this Sunday at 7 p.m. John Peterson composed the piece. Soloists include Raymond Wheat Alice Williams and Alfred Howell. A post cantata reception and a Children's Christmas Tree follow in the Fellowship Hall. The church nursery opens at 6 30 p m.
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First Methodist Church
John Peterson
W.j.winter
Paul Vogt
Jeanne McCollister
Raymond Wheat
Alice Williams
Alfred
City Office Christmas and New Year Holiday Schedule
City Council approved a holiday schedule with closures from noon December 23 to December 26 reopening, then again from noon December 30 to January 2, 1968 for New Year. A note mentions Mr and Mrs H Allen Smith planning a coast trip.
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H. Allen Smithman
Hi Sring Callo
Stamps Asked To Buy Projector At Centennial PTA Meeting
At Centennial School Monday evening the PTA decided to ask the public for Gold Bond Donation Certificates to fund a 16 millimeter movie sound projector for classroom work. Certificates may be given to any PTA member or faculty. Rebecca Portillo presided in Lily Rodrigues’s absence.
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Centennial School
Parent-Teacher Association
Centennial
Centennial Pta
Vis
Rebecca Portillo
Lily Rodrigues
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