Governor Coke's 15 Minute Elusive Antelope Tale
In this humorous Tall tale set near Alpine Texas a doctors letter jokes that Governor Coke Stevenson supposedly bagged a famed Highland antelope in 15 minutes on opening day. The piece plays with rumor and local color, noting the Big Bend crowd’s imagined interference and a much debated world record claim amid holiday musings.
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Dee de. A. J
Hottman
Marfa
Alpine
Gov. Coke Stevenson
Doc
Texas
Big Bend
Coke
Sum
Fis
Alpine Blue Hoods
Tar Terry
Dec Morelock
Gilmer Morriss
Louie Starns
Buck
Alpine Singers To Present Nativity Music Sunday
The Alpine Singers led by W. C. Friewen will perform Christmas carols and Handel selections at the Methodist church next Sunday December 17 at 4 30 p m The program includes a narrator Mrs Freda Powell and soloists Miss Marie Wahlers Mrs Robert Willett and Sgt Charles Monroe A tree offering will fund a music library to aid future church and civic groups with affordable music access.
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Alpine Singers
W. C. Friewen
Methodist Church
Mary Bess Sloan
Graves Bogel
W.E. Lockhart
Edwin Gillet
Freda Powell
Sisting
Marie Wahlers
Robert Wilett
Charles Monroe
Alpine Music Club
Alpine to Host State Fire Chief Next Week
Fire Chief Frank Williams will visit Alpine on Monday for an official stop. A public meeting at City Hall at 8 PM is planned, with Alpine Fire Chief J C Cooley urging attendance. Alpine's new fire truck will be delivered after year’s start, and donations toward the purchase are urged before January 1 to maximize impact.
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Frank Willams
Alpine
J. C. Cooley
Williams
Mr. Cooley
Cooley
Coffey Named Ranger from Pecos Former Alpine Resident
W. D. Coffey of Pecos, formerly of Alpine, has been appointed a Texas Ranger per the Pecos Enterprise. He served as deputy sheriff at Orla during Red Bluff dam construction, later as inspector for the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association over three counties, and in recent years again as deputy under Reeves County Sheriff Louis Roberson.
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Sk W
Dd) Coffey
Pecos
Pecos Y Enterprise
Orla
Red Bluff
Pecos Valley
Asma
Louis Roberson
Reeves County
Alpine High Meets Rankin in Two Tonight at Sul Ross
Rankin Red Devils travel to face Alpine Bucks in two games at Sul Ross gym. B game at 7 and A game at 8 led by coaches and listed starters Calcote Monroe Prude Garner Barfield Oliver Harris Uranga Reefer. Rankin previously lost in a county tournament to Reagan County. Hannaford praises his team though outmatched by veterans. Prude and Gamer are noted as Rankin’s key threats for Friday night’s last game before Christmas.
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Rankin Red Devils
Alpine Bucks
Sul Ross
Hannaford
Rankin
Calcote
Monroe
Prude
Garner
Barfield
Alpine
Oliver
Harris
Uranga
Reefer
Bucks
Reagan County High School
Urania
Naval Lieutenant Home After 17 Months Service In the Pacific
Lt. Robert B. Miles of Alpine returns home on leave after 17 months active duty as commanding officer of an LCI tending craft in the Pacific. He served in the Aleutians, Marshalls, Marianas, and Palau, saw combat, and received the Bronze Star Medal. After 20 days at home he will report east for reenlistment.
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Robert B. Miles
W. ©. Miles
Alpine
LCI
Aleutians
Marshalls
Marianas
Palau
Queston- To
Ieutenat
Bob Sale
Miles
Kidnapping scare ends as car found with child inside
Mrs. Homer Wilson left her two and a half year old son Tommy in the car while she entered a post office. On return the vehicle and child were missing. The car was later found unmoved near a locust tree with the boy safe in the front seat. The motor was still running.
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Homer Wilson
Tommy
Postoffice
Postwar training plan outlined at Alpine meeting
Lt. Col. Thomas Allen of Abilene spoke at the Legion Hut in Alpine detailing universal military training. The plan would provide a three month basic course for 18 year olds, followed by six months of specialized training and three months of practical application to create a standing reserve. Revisions would be made as needed and future talks will expand on the proposal. Col. Allen and Lt. Col. Olmer Bryant accompanied the visit.
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Legion Hut
Alpine
Thomas Allen
Abilene
Texas
United States
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Col. Allen
Brewster County Nears $65,000 War Loan Goal
Brewster County still about 20,000 short of its sixth War Loan target as chairman G W Baines notes. County total is under the 65,000 bond goal with a county quota of 225,000 and drive closure set forthcoming. Major purchases include Southern Pacific 20,000 and Marfa Production Credit Corp 10,000 along with Radford Grocery Co 10,000 and Brewster county 16,500.
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Brewster County
G. W. Baines
County War Finance Committee
Marfa Production Credit Corp
Radford Grocery Co
Howard E. Perry Founder of Chisos Mining Dies
Howard E. Perry founder and longtime operator of the Chisos Mining Co in Southern Brewster County has died. He reportedly passed away in Boston while traveling from Portland Maine to Miami Florida where he planned to spend the winter after a long illness. The Chisos mine was a leading producer of quicksilver for many years and Perry was a well known figure in the area.
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Howard E. Perry
Chisos Mining Co
Brewster County
Boston
Portland
Maine
Miami
Fla
Chisos
City Schools Close Next Wednesday for Yale Vacation
Supt. Dick Bankhead announced that city schools will close next Wednesday afternoon for the Christmas holiday season. Classes will resume in January.
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Dick Bankhead
Bulls Tested At Balmorhea Feeding Trial Dec 6
One hundred thirty yearling Hereford bulls from six breeders in Brewster Jeff Davis counties began a feeding trial at Balmorhea Experiment Station last Wednesday under John Bayles. The test measures gains development and type on a cottonseed meal alfalfa ration, with 28 day checks through April. Breeders include Perry Cartwright W A Daugherty Alpine Jeff Davis Richard Merrill Reid Bros Smith Bros.
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Brewster
Jeff Davis
Balmorhea
John Bayles
John Jones
Geo. W
Perry Cartwright
W. A. Daugherty
Alpine
Jeffranch
Richard Mersill
Reid Bros
Smith Bros
Jeff Davis County
Son of Alpine Couple Is Reported Killed In Action
Lt Col HM Mills son of Mr and Mrs Mills of Alpine was killed in action in the European theatre. A Texas A and M graduate, he served with the 33d Armored Division First Army since 1941 and recently promoted to lieutenant colonel after earning Silver Star and Bronze Star. His wife Claire Joyce Upperman and 17 month old son live with her stepfather Lt Col Ben H Cooley at Fort Bliss.
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HM. Mills
M. Mills
Alpine
Col. Mills
Texas A. & M
33D Armored
Coloniel
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Claire Joyce Upperman
H. Ms
Ben H. Cooley
Fort Bilas
Cooley
Officers Elected For 1945 At Brewster County AAA Meeting
Steve L. Stumberg was re elected chairman of the Brewster county AAA committee to serve for 1945. Other officers named were Travis Roberts Marathon 1st vice president Perry Alwright member M L Hopson first alternate Joe Parker second alternate. Fifteen ranchmen attended as the 1945 AAA program was discussed.
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Steve L. Stumberg
Brewster County
Travis Roberts
Marathon
Perry Alwright
M. L. Hopson
Joe Parker
Alpine USO Tea Table Seeks Christmas Sweets Donation
The USO Council plans a Tea Table for trainees like last year and asks for cakes cookies and candy to supply December 28 to January 2. Last year’s response was strong and the need again is great. Please drop contributions at the USO between December 23 and January 2.
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USO Council
Trainin
USO
War Bonds Purchase Aids War Effort
War bonds bought today are described as essential to the war effort, with officials saying the funds will save many lives by supporting military operations and relief programs.
Fathers Night At PTA Meet In Alpine High School
Fathers Night will be observed at a PTA meeting next week in the Alpine High School auditorium. Central Ward schools will present programs by children and the Alpine Chorus will provide music under Mr. W C Friesen. A school lunch program proposal is reviewed by the committee as part of the health program.
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PTA
Central Ward
W. C. Friesen
Alpine
Defin
Pita
Alan Fraser
Nthe
Central Ward School
Air Line Plans To Serve Big Bend Park Scouts Show
One hundred nine area Scouts joined a large Yucca council display in El Paso as 3700 Scouts and Cubs filled the arena with flags, bands, and a grand entry. Troops from Marathon Alpine Fort Davis Marfa and Valentine attended the event with marching, games, and a finale featuring patriotic songs and a salute to Scouting. Special thanks were given to Marfa's Marc er Rawlings and Alpine’s Bill Cork for transporting over 80 boys and organizing the program.
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el Paso
Yucca
Big Bend
Vireus
Voys
Marcer Rawlings
Marfa
Bill Cork
Alpine
Car Parts Depot to Open Alpine Branch After January 1
Car Parts Depot plans a new Alpine branch in the former Alpine Motor Co. building at West Main and Seventh, managed by Raymond Hitchcock who also oversees Marfa, El Paso, Pecos, and other town operations. Frank Specht will head the auto parts department. both managers are discharged war veterans.
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Neady
el Paso
Marfa
Pecos
Alpine
Raymond Hitchcock
Marfa Hore
Alpine Motor Co
West Main
Seventh Street
Frank Specht
Mr. Specht
Mr.'itchcock
Mrs E C Talbot and Daughter Visit Marshall
Mrs E C Talbot and her daughter were noted as guests in Marshall, with locals recalling their recent society visit. The item highlights social activity and regional hospitality in the city.
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E. C. Talbot
Marshall Quests
Alpine Listed as Stop on Community Service Feeder System
Alpine is named as a stop on a postwar feeder system proposed by Community Air Service Fort Worth plan filed with Glebe Aircraft. CAB hearings on Texas Oklahoma feeder routes set for January 8. Route 8 starts San Antonio and ends there with stops at Sam Marcos Austin Brownwood Los Angeles Pecos Alpine Dryden Del Rio and Uvalde. Fort Worth to Alpine trip time listed as 6 hours 50 minutes with two daily flights per route and coordinated connections to avoid layovers. Fort Worth to Alpine distance given as 479 miles.
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Alpine
Fort Worth
Community Air Service
Alr Transport Division
Glebe Aircraft Corporation of
Civil Aeronautics Board
Texas
Oklahoma
Community Airplan
San Antonio
Houston
Sam Marcos
Austin
Brownwood
Los Angelo
Pecos
Dryden
del Rio
Uvalde
CAS
Big Bend National Park
Browne Wood
Alpine Girls Named to Who's Who in Colleges of America
Mrs Julia Gentry Vaughn and Miss Alice Teague of Alpine have been selected as outstanding students at Sul Ross College. Their biographies will appear in Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges. Vaughn expects an AB degree in January and Teague a BS degree next August.
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Julia Gentry Vaughn
Alice Teague
Alpine
Sul Ross College
Vaughn
J. W. Gentry
Sul Ross
Teague
Barney W. Teague
Two Mexican Residents Die In Auto Wreck Near Sanderson
A 1941 Buick sedan carrying Isolina Barrera de Trueba 32 and Alberto Trueba Jr. 14 rolled 15 feet into a water canyon 12 miles east of Sanderson while en route to El Paso. Isolina and Alberto died, husband Alberto and son Jorge were injured, daughter Maria 11 suffered minor injuries.
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Isolina Barrera de Trueba
Alberto Trueba
Urbana
Mexican Congress
Sanderson
Jorge
Maria
G. H. Townsend
Alpine
Maria Trueba
Jel Paso
Mexico
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