New Texas climate chat and reader notes at Fort Davis
In Fort Davis Texas readers praise Alpine CC manager Loyd Bloodworth for tackling weather worries and the Big Bend Davis mountains climate. The note mentions snow, fog and a Fort Stockton stop, plus thanks to Mr and Mrs Tucker and Fort Davis locals. Readers from Bird Orchard say they enjoy Mountain Peaks and Avalanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Bloodworth
Alpine CC
Fort Stockton
Balmorhea
Loyd
EPCC
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
FEPC
Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Bert Tucker
Fort Davis
West Fide
Fryars
Texas
Cal
Dr Maxwell Addresses Texas Geography Group in Dallas
Dr Rose Maxwell of Big Bend National Park spoke to the Texas Geographic Society in Dallas. Her topic was Pecos Park set forth during the meeting, highlighting regional geographic features and conservation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose A. Maxwell
Pa Dent
Big Bend National Park
Texas Geographic Society
Dallas
Pee Oat Sete Park
Alpine Aims for New Baseball Park and Night Games
Alpine plans a modern baseball park north of the Fort Davis road with a 1000 seat grandstand, night lighting, and a public address system. The project from Lloyd Bloodworth and C West envisions a strong team, scheduled games, and recruitment from discharged veterans and college players. A follow up meeting at the Texas cafe on February 10 will refine plans for the season starting around April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Texas Cafe
Lloyd Bloodworth
C. West
State Highway Department
Fort Davis Road
Sul Res College
Texas
Boy Scouts Week Celebrates 36th Anniversary
Nearly 2,000,000 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Senior Scouts will mark the 36th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America during Boy Scout Week February 8 to 14. The theme is Scouts of the World Building Together highlighting global brotherhood and volunteer giving programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Scouts of the World
Ceremony Honors Selective Service Boards February 13
Officials from Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis counties will receive special awards at a ceremony in Brewster County Courthouse on February 13 at 1 30 pm Major John W Lipscomb from state headquarters will present medals and certificates F L McCollum will MC Rev Fred Rogers will give the invocation County Judge R B Slight will give a brief address J W Merrill of Fort Davis and Rudolph W Miller of Marta will speak Public invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Brewster County Court House
Lloyd P. Bloodworth
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
John W. Lipscomb
F. L. McCollum
Fred Rogers
R. B. Slight
J. W. ‘Merrill
Fort Davis
Rudolph W. Miller
Marta
Local Firm Announces Expansion and New Facilities
Newell Oil Co and Newell Distributing Co, led by W. J. Mohnny Newell, plan expansion with added auto accessories and home supplies in Alpine and Fort Davis areas. A 40 x 60 foot storage wing and a Gulf station service center expansion are underway, plus a new observatory Gulf supply store. James W. Pate travels to Carthage to visit his mother after Christmas visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Can
BTR
W. J. Mohnny Newell
Newell Oil Co
Newell Distribting Co
Fort Davis
C. D. Wilson
Gulf Servicenter
Alpine
James W. Pate
Carthage
Cemetery Association Plans Meeting at City Hall
The Alpine Cemetery Association will meet next Wednesday at 7:30 pm in City Hall to select a store and handle other important business. All members and interested persons are urged to attend.
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Cemetery Association
Assa Wit
Wedenday
Pam
Oer
Dhs
Mother of Mrs. McMurry Dies After Long Life
Mrs Fran cer Filzabeth Beyer 85 mother of Mrs R A McMurry Belton and former Alpine resident died last Saturday. She was buried beside her husband at Gainesville last Sunday. Pallbearers included her son in law. Surviving are four daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francer Filzabeth Beyer
R. A. McMurry
Belton
Gainesville
J. E. Barrick
Odessa
W. L. Wight
Dallas
Personal Security Buy and Hold Savings Bonds
A brief note promoting personal security through buying and holding U S Savings Bonds.
Second Lecture Set For Tonight At College Auditorium
The Alpine Rotary Club sponsored Institute of International Understanding last Friday. Tonight at 8 o clock Geoffrey Morgen of the Douglas Aircraft Co speaker bureau Santa Monica Cal will lecture. Morgen a writer educator and lecturer born in London graduated from Stanford and Columbia. former California legislator and Shoreline Planning Authority president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocca Bt
Douglas Aircrat Co
Aaureau
Santa Monica
Cal
Mr. Morgan
London
Seogland
Stanford University
Columbia University
Ohio University
Tod
United States
California Tegilature
Shoreline Planning Aren
California
e@tation
Com Jecurity Chest
Re. Salvation “Army
Local Welfare Ausoc
Boy Scouts
Morgan i
Sul Ross Lobos Open 1946 Season September 20
The Sul Ross Lobos begin the 1946 football season September 20 with a road game at San Angelo Junior College Rams. The first home game is September 28 versus Abilene Christian College. Coach B C Graves and Lt Daniel J Pollock return to duties as coaching staff. Pollock also serves as associate professor of health.
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Sul Ross Lobos
San Angelo
San Angelo Junior College
Rams
Lobos
Abilene Christian College
B. C. Graves
Navy
Daniel J. Pollock
C. P. Adams
Sul Ross
Graves
Lt. Pollock
Stedwands University
Great Virgil Magic Show Comes to Alpine Theater
The Great Virgil and his company perform a two hour magical revue at the high school auditorium next Thursday at 8 p.m. The show features dramatic tricks including live birds, fire, sawing, and a dissolving act, with a leading lady and multiple scene changes. Alpine Lions club promotes advance ticket sales to ease access. admission is 60 cents to 1.20 dollars.
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Ius Loint
Semons
Shoets
Goblin
Uch Fonts Ao
Virgil
Bethen
Mars
America
Amer
Ieus
Alpine
Alpine Lions Club
Poll Taxes Paid In Brewster To Date
The polio fund drive reports 1300 poll taxes paid in Brewster to date. Dr. Joel Wright, county chair, said Free will offerings at Granada theatre nightly have been solid though no total yet. The President's Birthday Ball at the college gym last night featured John Carrico's band and free college facilities. Contributions are expected to mount from various activities and can still be mailed or given to Dr. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Wright
Granada Theatre
College Aymnasumn
John Carrico
Wally Davis
Bil Dorris
Dr. Wright
New Photo Shop Building Under Way On Main Ave
Work has started on a new 24 by 40 foot hollow tile building between the Granada Theatre and Alpine cafe to house a photo shop operated by Mr and Mrs Ray M Dudley. Dudley supervises construction with Alpine Plumbing Co to install plumbing. The Dudleys ran a similar business 1938 to 1941 before his Navy enlistment.
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Main Ave
Granada Theatre
Alpine Cafe
Inshieh Me
Ray M. Dudley
Dudley
Buildi Ss
Construcion and Alpine Plumbing Co
Dudleys
Navy
Mary Be
Civil Aronautics Authority
Panama
CAA
Alpine Faces Critical Housing Shortage Warns Chamber Leader
L. McCollum president of the Alpine chamber of commerce says housing is Alpine's greatest problem. He urges urgent action as inquiries to relocate to Alpine flood in and promises the chamber will not send people here without housing. He calls for solutions to relieve the housing shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McCollum
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Lions Club and High School Bucks Clash At SA Gym Tonight
The Amine Lions basketball team faces the high school Bucks at the college gym tonight at 7 o clock. Proceeds go to the March of Dimes campaign. L D Stockton tickets manager says tickets are available at popular spots and supporters should buy tickets even if they cannot attend. The game time moved from 8 to 7 to avoid conflicting with an Institute of Understanding program at the college auditorium.
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Lions Club
SA Gym
Amine Lions Club
Bucks
College Gym
March of Dimes
L. D. Stockton
Lions
Mme
Institute of Understanding
Election Year Figure Set to Hit All-Time High
A total of 1900 poll tax receipts had been issued at the tax collector's office by yesterday the final day for paying polls for July primaries and other elections this year. Officials expect many more payments to reach an all-time county high as campaigns urged taxpayers to pay.
County 1946 Auto Plates Go On Sale March 1
Brewster county receives its 1946 motor vehicle license plates with sale set for March 1. Plates measure 1.09 inches higher than last year, ivory lettering on black. Passenger cars start AT 2100 through AT 3199, trucks MC 2150 to MC 2849, farm RB 1890 to RB 2049, and trailer 18 4830 to T4909. Deadline for attaching tags is April 1 at public highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Lt Morelock Killed In Pacific Action
J Horace Morelock son of Dr and Mrs J W Morelock of Alpine was killed in action in the Pacific on May 25 while serving as a lieutenant commander of the armed forces aboard the USS Frank A Mune. The Texas Bar Journal reports his death and notes his prior role as an Austin city attorney assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Horace Fe" Morelock
Mia
J. W. Morelock
Alpine
Pacific
Texas Bar Journal
Morelock
Austin
Jmanding
Frard
Frank A
Promoters Promise 300 Locker Frozen Food Plant Here
Promoters state the 300 locker frozen food plant here is assured. The venture has drawn enthusiastic response with enough signers to guarantee a 100 locker unit, and possibly a larger plant. Lt Grady Nelon at San Antonio separation center hopes for discharge soon. J E Byrd, discharged Navy veteran, aids plans near the Baptist parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canva
Grady Nelon
Enterprise
San Antonio
J. E. Byrd
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Joe Sonnier
Jim Casner
Casner Motos Co
G. Motors
Union
DR. Maxwell
Boy Scout
Area ‘Selective Service Boards
EE. Parker
Joe Parker
AUTO
Highland Area
Rotary
Lt. Morelock
Waner Brandon
Jack Brandon
Pecos
Lous Vene Terry
Monahans
Brandon
Schilling Coffee Co
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