Glimpse from the Texas Rockies sparks reader clash
A letter from Just Another Squawker challenges the SP railroad as not a Class 1 line and argues against its main route and diesel future. The note criticizes noise and black smoke, cites Florida ordinances, and hints at local tax resistance in Alpine. The column also mentions a Christmas time note from Mrs. Everett Townsend and a ranch feed hosted by Forest Weston and son Billie at Musquiz canyon.
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Jas
S.P
USA
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Dallas
New Orleans
San Antonio
City Commission
Florida
Fla
Sea Board
Alpine
Texas
Nonce
Everett Townsend
Hot Springs
Rio Bravo
Everett
Alpine Cowboys
Forest Weston
Billie
Musquiz Canyon
Charity Dance to Give All Proceeds for Christmas Cheer
Proceeds from a charity ball at the Holland hotel ballroom next Monday night will fund Christmas cheer for local underprivileged residents. Organizers cover remaining expenses. Ray McNeill and Club Roski of Odessa donate music and $50 of their fee.
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Holland Hotel
Holland Coffee Shop
Ray McNeill
Roski Band of
Odessa
PTA Votes To Buy Visual Aid Equipment For Schools
Alpine PTA met in the high school auditorium to hear a panel on Keynotes to World Peace led by Billy Mills and Dolores Harrison with speakers Dolphin Parker and others. The group voted to purchase more than $1000 in visual aid materials and maps, with wartime band purchases to be spent. district conference may visit in March or April.
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Alpine Parent-Teacher Association
Myrtle Whiteside
Billy Mills
Dolores Harrison
Dolphin Parker
Sara Joyce
Clay Cade
Alan Carmichael
Sammie Burleson
Virginia McMurrey
Jane Moyer
Otis French
Jimmy Spenn
Gaile Barrow
Bill Carrico
NMMI Student Pat Holland Jr. Expected Home for Holidays
Clay Pat Holland Jr. a student at New Mexico Military Institute Roswell is expected home this weekend to spend the holidays with family and friends.
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Clay
Pat) Holland Jr
NMMI
Roswell, N. M
First Snow of the Season Falls Here
The first snow of the season fell in the Big Bend Davis mountains area last Friday bringing additional moisture to local ranges. A cold snap followed with an official low of 16 above at Sul Ross college and freezing temperatures all week. Snow carried heavy moisture with 40 inches of precipitation recorded locally. In the southern county the snow was lighter but extended to the Rio Grande and remained on the ground most of the week.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Weather Bureau
Sul Ross College
Rio Grande
New Comet Seen at McDonald Observatory Fort Davis
McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis reports the first Northern Hemisphere sighting of a new comet first seen in the Southern Hemisphere. Director Gerald Kuiper telegrammed the University of Chicago that the object was seen at 7 11 p m CST Sunday with a tail about one degree long estimated at up to 75000000 miles. If confirmed, this would be the 14th new comet discovery this year.
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McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Gerald P. Kuiper
University of Chicago
University of Texas
McDonald
Cts
Kuiper
Forest and Billie Host Generous Potluck Bash
Attendees say Forest and Billie organized a hearty party with a large pot in a small one and ample servings from both. Friends regret missing the event and warn that a repeat invitation may be declined if not accepted next time.
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Forest
Billie
Fraser Appointed Judge 83rd Dist
Alan R. Fraser of Alpine, former 83rd district attorney, was appointed by Governor Beauford Jester as judge of the 83rd district to succeed H. C. Metcalfe who resigns January 1 1948. Fraser, returning from military service in 1945, practiced in Alpine and served in Military Government roles in Frankfurt and Lillehammer. He led crime prevention lectures and planned continuation with school authorities.
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Alan R. Fraser
Alpine
83Rd
Beauford Jester
H. C. Metcalfe
Fraser
Mr. Fraser
England
Lillehamer
Norway
United States
Wolfgang Brell
Frankfurt
Germany
Scotland
St. Andrew’'s University
Edinborough
Christmas Service At Christian Church Sunday Morning
The annual Christmas worship service will be held at 11 a m Sunday at the Christian church. Rev John E Pickering will deliver the message For You A Saviour Is Born with special choir music. The church decorations are by Mrs Marie Van Fossan and committee.
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Christian Church
John E. Pickering
Marie van Fossan
Orphan Home
Dallas
Fuller Building Sold to Alpine Doctors in Major Local Deal
The Fuller building on North Sixth street sold this week by C. A. White of Lubbock to Drs. D. O. Jeter and Malone V. Hill of Alpine in a major local real estate transaction. The new owners plan a three story expansion with elevator and office space.
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Fuller
North Sixth Street
Courthouse
C. A. White
Lubbock
Drs. D. O. Jeter
Malone V. Hill
Alpine
J. C. Fuller
Marfa
Sixth Street
Adams’ M System Grocery
Smith Furniture Co
Lobo Football Names 27 Lettermen From Past Season
Sul Ross College reveals 27 lettermen as coach Paul Pierce honors players for the season. Jackets awarded to first year lettermen, options for returning letter earners, and gold footballs plus silver footballs for others. Graduating seniors receive star awards. Final all conference selections to be announced after NM Conference meeting in Albuquerque Friday.
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Paul
Red) Pierce
Pierce
Lobo
New Mexico
Sul Ross
Hawkins
Sul Ross Athletic Association
George Webb
Charles Diverbiss
Patt Brandon
Albuquerque
John Hurley
Lamesa
Hal Battle
Big Spring
Raymond Walston
Teward
Colorado City
Frank Barton
Dale Garner
Charles Kappleman
del Rio
Dale Scott
Clyde
Chubby Wells
Pecos
Barton
Webb
John Waldrum
Wink
Joe Hayter
Fort Stockton
Thurman White
Big Lake
White
Otis Parks
James Cleveland
Monahans
Bob Mathis
Crane
E. K. Taylor
Lewis Norris
Kermit
Parks
Mathis
Taylor
Scarlet and Grey
J. M. Harrell
Sanderson
Ted Scown
Gene Sweet
Amarillo
Don Bingham
Pee Berry White
Menard
Glenn Beard
R. L. Ahrens
Bob Higdon
Avalanche to Print Early for Christmas Delivery
The Avalanche will be printed and mailed early next week so staff may have Christmas Day at home. Copies reach subscribers and newsstands by early Christmas morning, with contributors urged to submit copy by Tuesday morning and no printing after next Wednesday until the following Monday except emergencies.
Lobos Open Cage Season With Brace Of Victories
Sul Ross Lobos start 1948 basketball with two non conference wins over St Michaels College Santa Fe NM 50 27 and 50 39 in Lobo gym Coach Pierce Perryman preview a 26 game schedule with New Mexico conference foes and top regional teams Roster features Herbert Smith John Robert Prude Lewis Norris Buddy Nichols James Williams Tyrus Davis sidelined and several veterans withdrawn from school
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Sul Ross Lobo
St. Michael of
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Lobo
Lobos
Danny Pollock
Sul Ross
Herbert Smith
John Robert Prude
Lewis Norris
Buddy Nichols
James Williams
Tyrus Davis
B. H. Mansell
Winston Holcomb
Texas College of Mines Quint
el Paso
Bercer
Pierce
Perryman
St. Michaels
Alpine
St. Mary's
San Antonio
Brooke Army Medical
N. M
Highlands U
Las Vegas
Adams State
Alamosa
Colo
Eastern
N. M. College
Texas Mines
Panhandle A&m
New Mexico Military
New Mexico State Teachers
Silver City
New Mex. Military
Roswell
Brooke Army Medical Alpine
New Mex
Portales
Panhandle
A&m
Goodwill
Okla
Charity Ball Fundraiser at Holland Ballroom Next Monday
Attend the Charity Ball at Holland Ballroom next Monday night with all proceeds aiding local Christmas cheer for the area's needy. Proceeds support community welfare and holiday assistance programs.
Christmas programs announced at Methodist church
Special Christmas events led by Rev. Austin H. Dillon include a Sunday 10:50 a.m. service with Christmas music and a sermon How Far Is Bethlehem. An evening Feast of Carols features junior and high school choirs and a Silent Night play directed by Mrs. Roy Owen. The Sunday school program on Tuesday includes offerings to the Children’s Home and Santa Claus in the church basement.
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Methodist Church
Austin H. Dillon
Bethlehem
Roy Owen
A. J. Gard
John Braswell
Santa Claus
Alpine Scouts to Sing Carols Next Monday Night
Girl and Boy Scouts of Alpine will go caroling next Monday night at 7 45 visiting the courthouse lawn Christmas tree area. The program will be directed by W C Friesen and followed by a party in the Methodist church basement for the Scouts.
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Alpine
W. C. Friesen
Methodist Church
Five Lobos Named On All-Loop Team
Sul Ross Lobos claim five on first all conference team three on second string and one on third as St Michael's joins New Mexico conference. Patt Brandon Otis Parks George Webb John Waldrum Red Beard cited for standout play during undefeated season. George Webb and Waldrum led line play and defense before Webb's graduation ends next season.
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St. Michael's Grid
Santa Fe
New Mex
New Mexico
Lobos
Patt Brandon
Sul Ross
Otis Parks
George Webb
John Waldrum
Red Beard
Waldrum
Webb
Lobo
George
St Nick's Visit Delayed By Snow Draws Big Turnout
Hundreds of children and adults welcomed Santa Claus as he arrived by plane at Starns Field after a weather delay. A parade to the Central ward school followed, with the high school band, Highway Patrol, fire trucks, and autos. The event, organized by the chamber of commerce with Alpine civic clubs, was a big success with a record turnout.
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Santa Claus
Starns Field
Santa
Central Ward School
Sixth Street
Chamber of Commerce
City Gaily Decorated for Yale Season
Alpine residents enter Christmas spirit in full force with downtown lights on more streets. The Kokernot field display by H. L. Kokernot Jr features Santa, sleigh, and reindeer atop the grandstand. A large XMAS sign faces the south as lights went on last night.
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Alpine
City Commission
Kokernot Field
Alpine Cowboys
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Cowboy Baseball Club
Santa
Tungate Sells Interest In Local Real Estate Firm
Wm L Tungate sold his interest in Carpenter Tun gate real estate abstract and insurance here to partner Harry Carpenter and leaves for Corpus Christi to join Mack Hood Co He and Carpenter former Internal Revenue deputy collectors formed the partnership last June Carpenter continues to operate the business
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Wm. L. Tungate
Carpenter & Tungate
Harry Carpenter
Corpus Christi
Mack Hood Co
Carpenter
Tungate
Internal Revenue Department
Candle Lighting Service At Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church plans its Christmas Eve candle lighting service at 11 p m on December 24 along with a Christmas cantata titled Chimes of the Holy Night. The six voice choir is directed by Glenn F Davis with participants Glenn F Davis William C Friesen Mrs Vivian Davis Mrs Friesen Mrs W E Lockhart Mrs Edwin McCollum and organist Mary Joe Carney. All are invited.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Glenn F. Davis
William C. Friesen
Vivian Davis
Friesen
W. E. Lockhart
Edwin McCollum
Mary Joe Carney
Santa Claus Visiting Granada Theatre Tuesday
Santa Claus will visit the Granada theatre next Tuesday at 10 o clock with a free show and gifts. Granada manager C W Davis announced a big free party inviting all the children to attend.
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Santa Claus
Granada
C. W. Davis
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Texas Rockies
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Austin
Fuller Bldg
Alpine Men
Avalanche
J. M Harrell
Jim Bruce
J. D. McElroy
Holland Ballroom
M. E. Church
Dillon
Rossonians
By Ray Evans
Sul Ross Lobos
St. Nick's
YALE
Granada Theatre
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