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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1966

Page

5

Sunset Skies Over Alpine Brighten Big Bend Memories

Alpine residents recall beauty of Big Bend sunsets and hometown events. The Chamber of Commerce banquet at Sul Ross College drew leaders and families including Eunice Pierce and Verdis Pack with many notable attendees. Odessa speaker A C Akins drew a standing ovation as locals reflected on Our Land and community progress.

Tucker Chamber of Commerce Sul Ross College Eunice Marvin Pierce Cofc Alpine Verdis Pack Brend Verdis C of C Norman McNeil Kathleen Laurene Lighthouse Ida S. Vernon Judith Dirks Jack Minnox Charles Stringfellows Jim Francois Forrest C. Walkers Dennis Browns Gene Hillgers Paul Vogts Robt. Bristols CE. Pattersons Roy Whitesides Dick Rogers Marie van Fossan J.W. Shepperds Bill Winters Oodles Sue Leo Thomason Ponderosa Nellie Mae McElroy Arora Owens Edith M.L.) Hopson Hallie Stillwell Jenny Phil Wayne Ebensberger Bob Corkins Jack Brooks Alaska A.C. (Cullen) Akins Odessa

Orem Records Weather Summary for 1965

Orem Research Co. reports 24 inches of annual precipitation in 1965 with 22 inches of snowfall. Snow dates include February 17 and March 3. Located 2.5 miles southwest of Alpine at 4625 feet, the record notes freezing temperatures, 14 days below, 6 days above 90, highest 94 on June 23, lowest 6 on March 20, last spring freeze March 70, first fall freeze December 19, and five days without sun.

Orem Research Co Alpine

Professor Drinker Invented Iron Lung at Harvard

Prof Phillip Drinker of Harvard University developed the iron lung. The device provided respirator support for patients with paralysis or severe breathing failure, marking a milestone in medical technology.

Prof Phillip Drinker Harvard University

Morrison Smith Wedding Announced in San Angelo Calvary Church

Mrs. Jaynell Franklin Smith of San Angelo and Raymond Eugene Morrison were married Friday January 28 at Calvary Lutheran Church San Angelo. Rev A C Schiff Jr officiated with Miss Janis Lynn Luby as bridesmaid. Morrison teaches chemistry at Sterling City High School and is a Sul Ross State College graduate. Guests included Sammy and Larry Morrison.

Jaynell Franklin Smith San Angelo Raymond Eugene Morrison Calvary Lutheran Church W.M. Franklin Morrison Raymond Morrison Alpine A.C. Schiff Jr Janis Lynn Lubybride National Secretaries Association (International

Mrs G W Baker Feted on Birthday Celebration

Mrs George W Baker was honored for her 83rd birthday on January 29 with a gathering at Mrs Cora Lee Thomas home. Guests included Mrs S A Bunton and Rev Walter W Esch among others. The event featured cake with yellow flowers and butterflies and refreshments. Two health insurance protections for those 65 and over begin July 1 1966.

George W. Baker Cora Lee Thomas Dennie Thomas P.m A, Bunton G, Walker Lynch Henderson Verta Cook Bunton Switzerland Walter W. Esch George Drewry G.C. Eggleston Sanderson R.H. Brooks Marfa

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