Texas Delegation to Aid in Obtaining Park Funds
The Texas congressional delegation pledges cooperation to secure federal funds for Big Bend National Park. Alpine chamber president Hugh S. White praises responses from 24 lawmakers who would back a concerted program to cover inadequate campgrounds water systems roads and employee housing.
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Texas
Big Bend National Park
Hugh S. White
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
White
United States
National Park Service
Park Service
Alpine High band wraps magazine campaign success
Alpine High School band wrapped a magazine campaign on December 9 with all three groups canvassing the town. Top sellers received prizes including a Philco radio for the high woman and jewel traveling cases for the top girls Joanna Newell Toni Pate and Charlene Watson while top boys Fritz Weyerts Jr Dennis Williams and Jimmy Wright earned prizes.
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Alpine High School
Lee
Carol Ann Vogt
Philco
Joanna Newell
Toni Pate
Charlene Watson
Fritz Weyerts Jr
Dennis Williams
Jimmy Wright
J A Anderson Victim of Attack at Alpine Ranch
James Allen Anderson age 72 pioneer Brewster County resident died of a heart attack at his ranch south of Alpine Monday afternoon. He was born June 22 1881 in Eastland County and lived in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties. Survivors include his widow a son Luther of Pecos two sisters a granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ with interment at Elm Grove cemetery.
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James Allen
Jimmy) Anderson
Brewster County
Alpine
Mr. Anderson
Eastland County
James Ross
Ssephena Ferrell Anderson
Nine Points
Jin Jeff Davis County
Ray W. Willoughby
Anderson
Northwest Alpine
Ina Lou Johnson
Church of Christ
Luther
Pecos
Frank Rogers
Miontell
Carrie A. Phelps
Tucson
Ariz
Anna Louise Anderson
Price Rackley
W. H. Hance
Robert Wood
Elm Grove
Travis Roberts
Grady Nelon
Nevill Haynes
Jim Hance
Paul Forchheimer
Nolland Shuler
Extensive Highway Improvement Plan Proposed for Area
Road work includes widening and drainage on U S 80 in Jeff Davis and Culberson counties from Boracho to Reeves county line. Sealing U S 67 90 from Marfa to Alpine. Projects on U S 67 and Highways 17 118 227 across Presidio Brewster Jeff Davis and Reeves counties. Bids by Strain Brown Inc Centex Paying Co and others. Funeral notices report Tom H Davis veteran Austin banker dies after heart attack.
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Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis Counties
Austin
Jeff Davis
Culberson
Boracho
Reeves County
Strain & Brown Inc
San Angelo
U. S
Pecos
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alpine
Big Bend National Park
Spring Creek
Marathon
Big Bend Park
Centex Paying Co
San Antonio
Marathon Phone Rates To Go Up
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co announces a new rate schedule for Marathon service driven by higher operating costs. District manager B G Yeatts says rates average about 1 cent daily for residences and 2 cents daily for businesses, with new charges of 7 dollars for business lines 4.50 for residence one party and 3.75 for residence two party.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Marathon
B. G. Yeatts
Telephone Company
Mr. Yeatts
Change in Local Auto Firm Ownership
Jeff M. Graham has bought the interest of partner J. H. Marshall Jr. of Marfa in Marshall Graham Motors Chrysler and Plymouth dealer here effective Dec 23. The two men acquired the business some 18 months ago from H. L. Hord and others. Graham will operate it as Graham Motor Co.
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Jeff M. Graham
J. H. Marshall Jr
Marfa
Marshall-Graham Motors
Chrysler
Plymouth
H. L. Hord
Mr. Graham
Graham Motor Co
Legion Plans Yule Cheer In Alpine Community Drive
The American Legion and Auxiliary organize Christmas gift collection in Alpine. KVLF hosted a two hour toy food and clothing drive with home pickups by Legion members. Santa will visit Christmas Eve, with thanks to KVLF and local supporters. Pvt. George E. Brown completed the Leaders' course at Fort Bliss and will transfer to Fort Sheridan after a brief home visit.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Alpine
KVLF
Legion
Newtons Visit Riverside During Holidays
Mr and Mrs Elmer Newton left last week to visit relatives in Riverside Cal Theirs son Donnie attends an Army Intelligence school at Monterey and will join them during their stay there
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Elmer Newton
Riverside
Cal
Donnie
Army Intelligence
Monterey
Pioneer of Brewster County Dies After Long Illness
Morgan Gordon colored aged 84 a longtime Brewster county resident died at his South Alpine home after a prolonged illness He came to the county with Jim P Wilson worked on the Wilson ranch in Green Valley later with U S Gage ranches Survivors include wife and four sons Morgan Martin Monroe and Louis with military and civilian assignments in Germany Korea San Antonio and Alpine Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at the local cemetery conducted by Livingston Funeral home
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Morgan Gordon
Brewster County
South Alpine
Jim P. Wilson
Wilson
Green Valley
U. S. Gage Ranches
Alpine
Morgan
Germany
Martin
Korea
Monroe
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Louis
Holland Hotel
Livingston Funeral Home
Memphis Sailor Jess Wyatt Visits Parents for Holidays
Jess Wyatt Surveyor 2C stationed at the Memphis Naval Air Station is spending the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Wyatt in town for the season.
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Jess Wyatt
Memphis, Tenn. Naval Air Station
Bob Wyatt
Alpine Snow Blanket Delivers Cold, Wintery Widespread Rain
Alpine area reports a heavy snowsweep with four inches on Tuesday night and subfreezing winds. Temperatures dipped to three or four below zero and roads froze, causing slips and some minor wrecks but no serious injuries. The Davis mountains to the Rio Grande saw coverage, heavier near Alpine, the season’s first moisture since December 2.
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Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Bucks Ousted In Odessa Tourney
Alpine High school Bucks lost 59-50 to Plainview in a first round Odessa tournament game amid a tight finish three and a half minutes from the end. Cowboy Robinson led Plainview with 22 points while Dickie Allen added 12. Lamesa then eliminated Alpine 58-41 in Friday play, sending the Bucks home as Plainview fell to Coleman in the quarter finals.
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Alpine High School
Bucks
Plainview High School
Odessa
Plainview
Plainview Lads
Lamesa High
Jefferson
Cowboy Robinson
Dickie Allen
Lamesa
Robinson
Alpine
Coleman
Abilene High
Odessa High
Lubbock
Alpine Businesses Close For Holiday Weekend
Most Alpine business houses will close from Thursday evening December 24 until Monday December 28 after a partial Alpine chamber survey. GC McDaniel says of those contacted, all but four or five will close through the holiday.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
G. C. McDaniel
Eisenhower salutes Boy Scouts of America in Christmas letter
President Dwight D. Eisenhower writes to the Yucca council praising the Boy Scouts of America as an institution shaping morality and citizenship. He extends best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Scoutmasters, and leaders.
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Eisenhower
Boy Scouts of America
Yucca
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Local Christmas Visits Reach Wichita Falls and Nearby
Mrs Inda Adams directs the high school a cappella choir and attends a Westminster Choir college choral clinic in Wichita Falls during the holidays. Robert Cross A3C stationed at Scott Field Ir arrived to spend holidays with his parents and relatives as he completes electronics training. V W King Jr of San Francisco visits relatives for the holidays with his parents. Mrs W W King Sr and sister Mrs John Burchett and daughter Sue of Sanderson are visiting through the holidays.
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Inda Adams
Wichita Falls
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
N. J
Robert Cross
Scott Field
D. L. Cross
V. W. King Jr
San Francisco
V. W. King Sr
W. W. King
John Burchett
Sue
Sanderson
Holiday visitors gather in Lufkin and beyond
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Henderson of Lufkin spend holidays with Mrs. Hendersons sister Mrs. J. W. Prestridge and family. Edward Hawkins from the University of Texas joins in. Mrs. Dan Carter of Lufkin and her son Gibson are also visiting from a Rhode Island naval base. Audrey Young returns from San Antonio with cousins Dorothy and Joan McSpadden to stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Young and relatives in Marfa. Dorothy and Joan are daughters of H. W. MecSpadden of Barcelona Venezuela.
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W. W. Henderson
Lufkin
Audrey Young
San Antonio
Dorothy
Joan McSpadden
Our Lady of the Lake College
John Young
Marfa
Joan
H. W. (Hooley) MecSpadden
Barcelona
Venezuela
Marfa Production Credit Assn marks 20 years in business
The El Paso based group renamed Marfa Production Credit Assn after moving offices from El Paso to Presidio County. Since 1944 Pecos field office joined, capital surpassed one million dollars, 1953 loan peak reached about 4.6 million, and current directors include Wade Reid and George Jones with several associates.
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Marfa Production Credit Assn
el Paso
C. E. Casebier
A. Nieman
Fort Stockton
C. W. Bickley
W. W. Hawkins
Sig N. Schwabe
T. D. Porcher
J. D. McGregor
W. W
Threadgill
F. H. Terrell
Kirby Beckett Jr
J. Fuller
Frank Frist
A. H. Kelley
H. V. Cooke
Chas. E. Benton
Acala
Clay Slack
Earl D. Anthony
Presidio
E. A. Mueller
Joe C. Mitchell
Marfa
R. N. Couch
L. W. Anderson
Pecos
J. W. B Williams
Saragosa
A. F. Robinson
Alpine
George Daniel
Toyah
S. Causey
Ysleta
C. R. Bills
Fabens
J. W. Merrill
J. W. Espy
H.C. (Clay) Espy
Fort Davis
A. C. Schreyer
Balmorhea
D. O. Roberts
Sierra Blanca
H. T. Pyle
van Horn
Association
Wade Reid
George Jones
Worth Evans
C. K. Smith
B. L. Yarborough
J. C. Duncan
Sim A. Reeves
Brooks Jones
Esperanza
Mule Deer Population Up in Trans-Pecos Texas
Alpine Captain A R Williams overseeing Trans-Pecos hunting reports mule deer numbers rising toward normal. Last season about 2500 mule and flag tail deer killed. this season roughly 1500. Bucks in good condition. fawn crop good and two more good years could restore past hunting levels. Antelope population down about 50 percent per Williams estimate.
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Trans-Pecos
Texas
A. R. Williams
Alpine
State Game and Fish Commission
Williams
Former Fort Davis Boy Becomes Air Force Pilot
Thos D Redford son of Mr and Mrs T S Redford of Hamilton and formerly of Fort Davis earned silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve at graduation for Class 54 A of the USAF Basic Pilot School Reese Air Force Base Texas He enlisted in October last year completed primary training at Bainbridge GA and went to Reese AFB last July He is a Fort Davis High School graduate and attended Texas A&M before entering the Air Force
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Thos. D. Redford
T. S. Redford
Hamilton
Fort Davis
Air Force
AF Reserve
USAF
Reese Air Force Base
Texas
Lt. Redford
Ar Force
Bainbridge AB
Reese Afb
Fort Davis High School
Texas A&m
Mrs Frank O Ray Visits Relatives in El Paso
Mrs Frank O Ray is spending the holidays in El Paso with relatives.
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Frank O. Ray
el Paso
Not Too Distant Future for Big Bend Telephone Service
Plans by Southwestern Bell to extend service to Big Bend National Park move forward with engineering studies. Two circuits into park headquarters would allow two concurrent calls, terminating at Marfa toll center over 100 miles away. Discussions with Park Service cover purchasing current switching equipment to provide exchange service.
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Yeatts
Mr Yeatts
Marfa
S. W
Car Inspection Lags In Brewster County
Brewster County vehicle inspectors report only about one third of 2358 registered vehicles in 1953 have received safety stickers. H. D. McDonald said 670 vehicles had been inspected by last week. The April 15 deadline was reiterated with no extensions and strict enforcement promised by the Department of Public Safety.
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Brewster County
H. D. McDonald
Dept. of Public Safety
Southwestern student wins Texas Hazen essay prize
Miss Jane Chapin senior home economics major at Southwestern University won first prize in a recent essay contest sponsored by the Texas Hazen committee of the Student Senate. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Chapin of Fort Davis and is holidaying there. Chapin belongs to Mask and Wig Home Economics club Alpha Delta Pi and Kappa Theta.
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Crex Agetown
Jane Chapin
Southwestern University
Texas Hazen Committee
Chapin
A. V Chapin
Fort Davis
Southwestern’s
Mask and Wig
Campus Dramatics Society
Home Economics Club
Alpha Delta Pi
Kappa Theta
Fort Davis High School
Holiday Guests Of Judge Epperson Attending
Judge J C Epperson hosts holiday guests including his son Woodrow and wife and child from Lubbock. Also present are Dr and Mrs John Epperson and two children from Van Horn with their daughter Mrs Martin Carter and Mr Carter of Midland.
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J. C. Epperson
Woodrow
Lubbock
John Epperson
van Horn
Martin Carter
Carter
Midland
Hollis Brown Family Plans Christmas in Dallas
Mr and Mrs Hollis Brown with their children will spend Christmas in Dallas visiting his mother Mrs Mack Brown who has been staying with her brother there for six weeks Mr Mack Brown left last weekend to join them for the holidays.
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Hollis Brown
Dallas
Mack Brown
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Alpine CC Head
Leiter
J. A. Anderson
E. E. Townsend
Tom H. Davis
Davis
Austin National Bank
Pvt
George E. Brown
George A. Brown
Fort Bliss
Fort Sheridan
Brown
Til Mond
Scouts OF America
S.w.bellco
Credit Group
Bay
Wings
Bill Yeatts
A. H. Fulcher
Memorial Hospital
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