Christmas Observances Packed With Services and Gifts
Alpine churches plan varied Christmas programs and trees for the young. Miss Annie Kate Ferguson led a college play Why the Chimes Rang. First Christian held White Gift services for Dallas orphans home with a Christmas tree. Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and St James Episcopal stage trees, carols, and gifts while sings group brings cheer to shut ins. A liquor case arrest involved Sheriff Hale and officers handing over evidence to federal authorities.
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Alpine
Annie Kate Ferguson
Christan
Dallas
Methodist
J. F. Nichols
First Christian Church
Clemma Bilingsley
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Joe Hord
Dave Elliott
Baptist Church
Frank Young
Paul
Method Sick Church
St. James Episcopal Church
Mars Fon
W. ©. Hale
John Hollis
Creed Taylor
Lobo basketball team plans final holiday training
Lobo cagers face limited practice over holidays with no sessions in the period. Coach Graves aims a tengame local schedule against Canyon Buffaloes Schreiner College of Mines New Mexico A and M and McMurry while others begin steady workouts already.
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Theard Court
Austin
Texas
Elf
Schreiner
Kingsville
Graves
Plainview
Lobo
Canyon Buffaloes
Buffs
Lobos
B.C. Graves
Alpine
Canyon
College of Mines
New Mexico A. & M
McMurry
Postoffice To Close Christmas Day
Alpine postmaster Mrs Annie B Turney announces no parcel delivery on Christmas unless it has special delivery stamps. The office will not open for mail on that day as federal rule restricts handling to special deliveries so staff can spend Christmas with families.
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Annie B. Turney
Uncle Sam
Washington
Santa Arrives to Warm South Side Alpine Children
A community program by the Lions Rotary and Bluebonnet clubs at the Madero Ward school distributed fruit nuts and candy to about 475 Mexican children. Funds came from club donations and local supporters with Watson-Anderson Grocery selling items at cost. The event expanded past school-enrolled kids, marking the most successful holiday aid to Mexican children in Alpine.
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Santa Claus
Alpine
South Side
Fadero Ward
Stratford Star
Stratford
Teachers
Madero
Yotary and
Lions Clubs
Watson-Anderson Grocery Company
Priday
Beard Named C. C. President At Chamber Meeting
T. A. Beard was elected president of the chamber of commerce at the annual Hotland hotel noon gathering. He served one year as first vice president and is praised as a tireless worker. John W. Gillett became first vice president and Felix P. McGaughy was chosen second vice president. The group reduced debt from 9600 to 850, with pledged funds for lots carried over to this year.
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T. A. Beard
Chamber of Commerce For
Hotland Hotel
Beard
John W. Gillett
Felix P. McGaughy
Dittors
Curtis Moore First Solo Flight in Stockton
Curtis Moore of the Alpine Motor Company flying student of Ray Baumgardner achieved his first solo flight last Sunday in the Curtiss Junior. Baumgardner notes two of three landings were perfect and Moore shows dependable promise as aviation in Fort Stockton expands with another ship, more students, and a growing hangar project.
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Curtis Abore
Alpine Motor Company
Ray Baumgardner
Curtiss
Baumardner
Moore
Alpine
Egun
Baumgardner
Tron
Fort Stockton
Undi
Yates Declares Campaign For Precinct Two Commissioner
G H Yates announces candidacy for precinct No 2 commissioner. A 20 year resident and taxpayer, he says the office carries great responsibility and asks voters for support. Also notes Quanah railroad business rise and $75,000 federal housing funds sought for Fort Bliss officers.
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G. H
Yates
Fort Bliss
Elaso
Alpine Man’s Brother Forges Notable Flight Record
James P. McClure known as Hal earns a private pilot license and has logged about 70 hours of solo flight, with many passengers carried. Trained by Robert Jacquot at Grande Vista Airport near Chula Vista and Palm City, he also attended Lindbergh airtech school and is close to a commercial license.
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James P. McClure
Hal
U. S
James
Robert Jacquot
Grande Vista
Chula Vista
Palm City
Lindbergh Alrtech School
San Diego
Penalties on City Taxes Due in Five Days
City taxpayers have five days left to pay 1981 taxes to M. H. Moorman, collector, before penalties and interest apply. Delinquent taxes reflect the new year, with officials urging residents to pay now to avoid higher charges amid tight times.
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M. H. Moorman
All Certificates Not Circulating
A. F. Robinson reports last week’s $2,000 in certificates issued by twenty business men circulated in debts and purchases. Each certificate requires ten endorsements to cash, and some men have yet to take their papers. Businessmen are urged to buy more of the paper.
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A. F. Robinson
Chamber of Commerce
Avalanche
Only Open Season In Big Bend Is On Quail
Hunters in Alpine and the Big Bend have only quail to pursue as duck and black tail deer seasons closed. Quail season runs to January 15 with a daily bag limit of 12 and a weekly limit of 36. Some wild turkey gobblers and bobcats remain available east of the Pecos River for those with suitable licenses and funds.
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Big Bend
Alpine
Pecos River
Precipitation Totals Reported Across Alpine and Crans Pecos
Weather reports show about two inches of precipitation in Alpine and surrounding Crans Pecos country from recent snows. Ranchers note the moisture boosts grazing prospects and could lower feed costs, with snow totals estimated at five to six inches locally and half an inch in other areas.
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G. Walker
Ihlehy
T Arched
Crans-Pecos
Alpine
County Agent Reports Yearly Work Across Three Counties
Gibbons, tri county agent for Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio, prepares a twelve month report detailing club work tricultural sheep and goats cotton and related activities. He plans greater emphasis on club work and feeding registered stock and earning projects next year. He notes 60 000 miles traveled and over 3 000 phone calls and letters in his duties. A paving project on Maydway 26 between Crowell and rac was completed and a new Gemnale high school building priced at 980 000 is under construction.
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Mest Gibbons
Tri-County
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
M. Colete
Aye
Gibbons
Engineers Begin Tasks On Monday In West Texas
Fort Davis Alpine and nearby towns start highway survey work on the Davis Mountains State Park Highway 1. Engineer Marshall and a small crew begin rotor grader work, with jobs prioritized for local West Texas workers. The project includes tree preservation plans along the route and anticipated early January activity. Local tax and infrastructure notes follow, including a bridge project costing $175,000 near Newoas and discussions of county tax receipts.
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Ort Davis
Fort Davis
Alpine
West Texas
Texas
Davis Mountains
B Marshall
Mtr Marshall
Mar
Marshall
Thas
Michally
Me Marsan
Ehway
Toy Fh
Scott Nun
Moses
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Texa
C. C
Curtis Moore
Stockton
Quanah
Valata
Rother
Crowell
Rac
Gemnale Goet
Young County
Menard
Brasce
Newoas
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