W. L. Kingston Laid To Rest in Reeves County
Funeral services were held for William L. Kingston Sr known as Uncle Billy in Balmorhea. The former Jett Davis County commissioner died Saturday at age 96 at his Toyahvale home. He served as county commissioner from 1922 until 1988. Surviving are two sons Joe and Duncan Kingston of Toyahvale and daughter Mrs. Fannie Lovelace of Yarnell, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L
Billy) Kingston
Jett Davis County
Toyahvale
Reeves County
Kingston
Jeff Davis County
Annie Lee
Joe
Duncan Kingston
Daugher
Fannie Lovelace
Yainell, Ariz
Alpine School Census Shows Gain Over 1955 Figures
1 M P Stover reported the Alpine children census at 1112 this week, higher than last year’s 1079 but below the 1958 figure of 1150. Officials urged parents of children turning 6 by Sept 1, 1956 to notify teachers or principals or call 2415 to add their child to the census rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Stover
Alpine Central Girls Triumph Over Marathon Junior High
Alpine Central girls defeated Marathon Junior High 43 to 8 in Central gym. Central Small Boys trailed Pecos Junior High 31 to 13, and Central Bix Boys fell 27 to 22 after missed shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Central
Central Gym
Pecos Junior High
Central
Ecos
Central Small Boys
Central Bix
Marathon Juhhior Girls
AEC Report Sees Uranium Promise in Brewster Presidio
The Atomic Energy Commission report cites geological criteria and known deposits suggesting minable uranium in Brewster and Presidio Counties. Director Jesse C. Johnson notes early surveys found little, but recent discoveries attract several firms. exploration continues with Gulf Oil Morgan and others active, while cautions advise more development work before full evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Brewster
Presidio
Atomic Energy Commission
Jesse C. Johnson
Division of Raw Materials
Commission
Johnson
U. S
van Horn
Operating Oil Co. Co
Gulf Oi
Morgan Mi and Development Co
Dudley Dobie Jr to take Air Academy exams
Other young men who qualified in El Paso and Midland are noted as part of the list. The report mentions Seaton Bic and references a semester context, with references to a group undergoing exams and related preparatory steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Dobie Jr
el Paso
Midland
Death of Ralph Lassiter Noted in Santa Fe NPS Role
B B Park items report Ralph Lassiter, longtime regional engineer for the National Park Service in Santa Fe, died last Monday. He was a frequent visitor to Big Bend National Park. Community events include a Mexican dinner for March of Dimes raising funds, a fish donation drive, and thanks to volunteers and supporters across the park, with Net proceeds listed and appreciation extended to contributors and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lassiter
Santa Fe
N. M
Lassiter
National Park Service Region
Big Bend National Park
March of Dimes
Russell Dickenson
Stanley Fulcher
Park Service
Concessions
Russell Dicken
David Jones Sr
Johnny Johnson
Guy Turner
David Jones
Maggie Smith
L. G. ‘Miller
Lige Bledsoe
Pete Hooper
Doris Fulcher
Firman
Mes
Weir
Serta
Cooperation Nide
Fulcher
Sha C.r'blakey
Mesdames
J.G. Miller
LB Wieford Harold, Brodick
Asi Ieee
Charen" Watson
George Baler
David Joce
Sage Bled
Stanley Pulcer
Cision
Lajitan
Study Binte
San Vicente
Ruel Dickenson
Dickens
Block of Dimes Drive Raises 280 at Alpine Event
A Block of Dimes fundraiser held last Saturday in Alpine raised 280 dollars for the infantile paralysis fund. Principal James Crawford reports 8 freshmen, 11 juniors, and 10 seniors made the honor roll for the third six weeks, with 20 students on the first semester list. The drive thanked merchants on Holland Avenue between Alpine Drug and J C Penney and praised Chief Jack John for support. Various helpers assisted throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Bill Weyerts
IAKE
James Crawford
Crawford
Holland Avenue
Alpine Drug
J. C.penney
Jack John
Micky Smith
Jim Bob Benton
Clifton Roark
Tom Coats
Vernon Boysen
Pat Kinzie
Freddie Ford
A L, Sutton
Elvie Williams
Anita Hollis
Jimmy Eicholtz
Weyerts
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Kingston
Alpine High School
Billie Weston
Gulf Servicenter
Avalanche
AEC
Brewster & Presidio
ABC
Rio Grande
Brewster County
Red Cross
Lobo Theatre
Lobo
Contesas
Sonne
Peweeereteee
Alpine
the Big Knife
Jack Palance
Texas
B. B. Park
Kay Steele
Perry Smith
Fort Stockton
Earl Steele
San Antonio
Heather
Betsy Koch
Mrs
Peter Koch F
Patty
J. R. Youse
G. L. Youse
Hanibal, Mo
Mrs Stanley Fulcher
Crerar
Left
Mitt Glasscock
Jim Francois
Granada Theatre
Brewster County Hospital
Granada
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