Alpine livestock show draws Brewster Jett County youth effort
The Alpine Big Bend Livestock Show opens at 2 am with 250 fat lambs and 9 baby beeves, as 4-H and FFA members from Brewster and Jett counties showcase fine stock. Sale starts at 2:30 pm with Don Estes in charge. A financial report notes the Alpine Cemetery Association reduced its January 1 deficit from 162.60 to under 100, urging members to contribute. Alpine Bucks defeat Crane 63-47 as district play tightens, with remaining games against McCamey, Wink, Marfa, and Fort Stockton. Sul Ross Lobos schedule includes a Feb 20–21 home series vs Texas Western.
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Anna Big Bend
FFA
Brewster
Jett Davis
Faye Wi
Aikeransover
Action Salevia
Suctoneer Don ‘Estes Iin
Alpine Cemetery “Association
Cemetery " Association
Sul Ross
the Lobos
Texas Wesevan
Steer Branded Murder Told In New Fort Davis Book
Fort Davis reports Barry Scobee has printed a 58 page paperback booklet detailing the steer branded murder case from Brewster County. The work presents the tale as fact, includes eyewitness accounts and added context such as the Dead Man's Canyon naming incident. Also noted is trail work underway into Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, with plans to finish in two to three weeks.
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St. Elena Canyon
Fort Davis
Browser County
Southwest
Barry Seabee
Thas
Henry Harris
Powe
Alpine
Fine Gilliland
Dubois & Wentworth
Leonella
Brewster County
Gilliland
Glass Mountains
Marathon
Mr. Scobee
Ron Ler
Girliland
E. L. Gage
Twan
Horace
Davis
Santa ‘Elena
Big Bend National Park
L. E. Garrison
Garrison
Heart Fund Drive Launched Here by American Legion
The campaign to raise funds for heart disease started this week with heart receptacles placed at downtown points. The American Legion sponsors the drive in Texas this year.
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American Legion
Texas
Cemetery Association Seeks Funds For Ongoing Work
The Cemetery Association met at the chamber of commerce building with officers elected including Mrs. Earl Steeuray as president and Mrs. J W Gent as vice president. Financials show 1952 year end overdrawn by 97.71 and dues failing to cover Sexton salaries, prompting a dues increase proposal to double rates, with different plot and grass options, though still likely insufficient to meet expenses.
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Chamber of" Commerce
Swith
Earl SteEirey
J.W. Gent
G- W. Baines
Dalimam Sec
Treas
Voters Pay Poll Taxes Here in County
Eleven hundred twenty three poll taxes were paid in the county with last year totals 1827 and 271 under the prior election year. The tax office stayed open Saturday afternoon to assist tardy taxpayers. A bake sale by the Methodist church opens at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the M System Grocery. J J Calvert attended Lecture Week at Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock and expects to return to preach Sunday. Civic supporters praise Alpine helpers as a machine shop offers labor for repairs and Mrs Dallman volunteers to supply materials. Dues are due and should be paid to Miss M. J. W. Gentry.
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J. J. Calvert
Church of Christ
Broadway Church of Christ
Lubbock
Alpine
Dallman
W. Gentry
District Judge To Have Quarters In Courthouse
Work started this week on a new 16 by 20 foot office for the district judge to be located in the northwest corner of the courthouse upstairs with an outside entrance. Previously the district judge had to provide his own quarters, with the county paying part of the rent. The office is expected to be ready for the February term of district court which begins on the 16th.
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District Ju
Mit
Renwenes
Alpine Man Re-Elected To Yucca Council Post
Alpine area residents reelected a local leader to the Yucca Council during a Paso meeting last weekend. The figure is noted for long active Scout work and current service as administration chairman of the Big Pendautre unit. Bryan Wildenthal of Sul Ross College gave the principal address at the annual Yucca Bell banquet.
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Yucca
Littleton
Alpine
Sul Ross Livestock Judging Team Places High in Fort Worth
Sul Ross college livestock judging team earned a high point win at the Fat Stock show in Fort Worth on Tuesday. They placed fourth in overall judging average with members Chas Phillips Richard Turner Bobby Powell Bull Burney and Will Ray Loveless. Coach A J Bierschwale accompanied the team. Dickie Turner was the high individual and Bob Powell second in feet cattle judging and fourth high individual at Fort Worth.
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Ine Sul Hoss Oollege
Fort’ Worth
Chas, Phillips
Plains
Richard Turner
Odessa
Bobby Powell
Lee N. M. Bull Burney
Will Ray Loveless
Eden
Fort Worth
A. J. Bierschwale
Sul Rossange
Dickie Turner
Bob’ Powell
Alpine Youth Rally Draws 500 At El Paso Meeting
Alpine youths travel to El Paso for a Methodist district Youth Rally of the Texas New Mexico conference. About 500 registered across First and Trinity churches for Friday night services and Saturday classes. Senior attendees include Sondra Breshears Marcel la Shepperd Marsha Broadfoot Kay Young Mildred Armstrong Sara Rogers Carol Ann Ghelsea Young Ticky Sheppard Tommy Van Auken Jimmy Owens Dan Logan. Intermediates listed as Betty Vogt Pam Bevier Totsy Richardson Georgia Morgan Barbara Lee Mos Hay Bradford John Hagen Burgess accompanied by George Bevier Anna Hayslip and Mr and Mrs Fred Brown.
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Trinity’ Methodist
Trinity Church
Sondra Breshears
Marcella Shepperd
Marsha Broadfoot
Kay Young
Mildred Arm Istrong
Dick Rogers
LeRoy Sewell
Betty Vogt
Pam Bevier
Totsy Richardson
Georgia “Morgan
Barbara
Lee Mos
Hay
Bradford
John Hagen
Burgess
George Bevier
Anna Hayslip
An‘ jMr
Fed Brown
Alpine grad Joyce Johnson earns B.S. at Sam Houston State College
Joyce Johnson, a Alpine High School graduate, received a bachelor of science degree from Sam Houston State College last week, as reported by The March of Dimes.
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Joyce Johnson
Alpine High School
Ron Lor
Sam Hous
State College
Dimes Campaign Totals Twelve Local Groups Raise Funds
Marathon and Big Bend National Park reports delayed. March of Dimes campaign in Alpine totals 1565.88 through Wednesday. Epissopal church and Pilot Club sponsor Mothers March on Polio postponed due to flu. receipts listed include cards, dances, sports events, schools, and local business donations.
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March of Dimes
County
D. D. Thomas
Marathon
Big Bend Naenal Park
Episcopal Church
Pilot Club
VFW
Central School
Centennial School
Alpine Ffa Chapter
Texas Cafe
Price
M ‘System
Electric Horse
Casa Grande
Big Bend Park
el Casino
Alpine
Genette
Et Casino
Marethon
Big Bend
Meteors
$50 Is Taken In Station Robbery
Approximately $50 in cash was taken by an unmasked man who held up Bill Croft at the T. A. Beard Chevron station on East Holland Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. last Saturday. Croft, a Sul Ross college student on the second night shift, said the man pulled a gun and demanded the cash from the clerk’s register before fleeing east on Holland Avenue. Police, alerted within minutes, blocked highways out of town as it was the first armed robbery the area recalls.
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Aken
Bill Croft
T. A. Beard Chevron
Holland
Croft
Sul Ross College
Holland Ave
Salesman Killed In Highway Crash Near Marathon
Maurice Aronowitz a 52 year old clothing salesman was killed instantly when his car sideswiped a westbound truck on U S 90 about 12 miles east of Marathon. The banana laden truck overturned but its driver escaped with minor injuries. Aronowitz apparently fell asleep, his car was demolished, and officers found about 400 in cash. His body was shipped to Atlantic City after contacts with E Aronowitz of Miami Beach and E J Roth of Atlantic City.
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Maurice Aronowitz
U. S. 90
Marathon
Aronowitz
E. Aron ‘Owitz
Miami Beach
Fla
Rel Tiont
E. J. Roth
Atlantic City
Alantic City
New Jersey
California
Alpine Family Plans Move to Peru Ranch in South America
Mr George Asa Jones and his wife and three children prepare to depart for New York City and then sail on the BS Santa Maria Fe 13 toward Peru where Mr Jones will manage a ranch. The ranch is owned by the Cer Pasco Corp, with cattle on a 100,000 acre spread.
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George Asa Jones
New York City
Santa” Maria
Peru
South America
Jone
Pierce Sheep Sweep Dominates Fort Worth Stock Show
At Fort Worth this week Pierce Sheep of Alpine West Texas claimed top honors, with grand champion Princess Altuda and grand champion ram Kingston Altuda both sired by King Alt. Pierce swept nine blue ribbons across Rambouillet divisions and was named Rambouillet director of the Texas Pure-Bred Sheep Breeders Assn. Religious Emphasis week at Sul Ross College runs next Monday through Wednesday with notable speakers. The public is invited to attend. call the college for details. Jack Johnson sustained painful burns Sunday morning after fainting and falling against a lit stove in the bathroom. she is recovering but will miss teaching for weeks.
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Sul Ross College
Alpine Ministerial Alliance
Rams
Jack Johnson
Norning
Ailes Piewce
Alpine
West Texas
Eve
Fort Worth
Texas
Assa. Josette
Pierce
Assn
Central School Beats Fort Stockton 61 to 31 in Forfeit Victory
Central School defeated Fort Stockton 61 to 31 after Fort Davis forfeited to Alpine. Alpine juniors then played a practice game with Fort Stockton, with Central topping Fort Stockton 61 31. Hopson Wildenthal led Central with 18 points, followed by Beckett and McGaughy with 14 and 13. Burgess and Davis added nine and eight. Pee Wees also won 18 6. J una Louise Jogenthal girls split, Dorothy Roberts scoring five for Central. Fort Davis players Bustamante led with four for the opponents.
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Fort Davis
Alpine Central
Alpine Juniors
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Hopson Wildenthal
Central
Terry Beckett
Phil” McGaughy
Don Burgess
Freddy Davis
Central Pee Wees
Lobos Baseball Practice Opens at Sul Ross. Janes Stars in Losses
Sul Ross State basketball fell to East Texas State 68 52 and 74 58 as Jones led Lobos with 18 and 19 points respectively. Baseball practice began with 20 players under coach Moe Hedrick as Sul Ross plans first games March 20 21 vs Hardin Simmons at Kokernot Field. Only three Lone Star conference teams will play baseball this season Sam Houston Lamarr Tech and Sul Ross. March of Dimes polio drive urged.
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Sul Ross Love Cagers
East Texas State
Jones
Lobos
Tit
Texas Lutheran
Seguin
Moe Hedrick
Lobo
Hardin. Simmons University
Kokernot
HL. Kokernot Jr
Alpine Sowboy's
Lone Star Confernee
Sam Houson
Lamarr Tech
Sal Ross
Bids Sought for State Highway 118 North Reconstruction
Texas Highway Dept invites bids to rebuild State Highway 118 from north of the city to the county line, 7201 miles, including leveling and widening an old 1923 road and two new bridges. Bids open in Austin February 18. Project clears right of way, eliminates a sharp curve near the Santa Fe crossing, and adds fence and pole relocations.
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Texas Highway Dept
Jeff Davis County
Austin
Ity
Fifth Street
D. Bureson
Santa Fe
Judging Of Lambs Opens Tomorrow At 8 30 A M
One hundred boys and girls from Davis Marathon and Alpine bring stock for the Big Bend show with $400 in premiums. Lamb judging starts at 8:30 tomorrow, a barbecue will be served, and a large Alpine crowd is expected. The Mules Pierce Rambouillet sheep, Fort Worth top winners, will be exhibited, while Japan Show judging begins at 11 tomorrow. New trophies from Baker Jewelers and Henry Bailey Motors will honor grand champion lambs. A strong lamb and calf turnout heads to El Paso, San Antonio, and other shows.
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Davis
Marathon
Alpine
Big Bend
Big Bend Wool & Mohair
Japan
Baker Jewelers
Henry Bailey Motors
el Paso
San Antonio
Alpine Lions Host Ladies Nite at Holland Hotel
Alpine Lions and Lionesses held a Ladies Night Tuesday at the Holland Hotel. District Governor George Spence praised charter members and past presidents. Eleven new members were initiated as part of the event, with thanks extended to Bev Sanders, John Prude, and Sam Thomas for their contributions.
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Holland Hotel
Bev Sanders
John Prude
Sam Thomas
George ‘Spence
The
Lionesses
J. W. Frazer
Hoy Whiteside
W. Davis
Bill Williams
Roy Whiteside
Walter Garnett
Ray Labeff
C.W. Davis
Johnny Criswell
Marvin, Kay
Sam ‘Thomas
John J. Whiteside
Spence
Lions
Douglas Dorris Weverts
Stone, Tapert
Elliott
Collier
McGuire
Ogle
Wise
Greg Weston
Bucks Triumph Over Crane High 63 to 47
The Alpine Bucks defeated Crane High 63 47 in a district battle. Duane Smith Marlin Robinson and Dickie Allen combined for 44 points led by Smith with 17. Clarence Miller of Crane was limited to 12 as Davis topped Crane with 14. Alpine and Crane end with one district loss each. a playoff could be possible if both win remaining games.
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Alpine Bucks
Crane Cranes
Duane Smith
Marlin’ Robinson
Dickie ‘Allen
Smith
Buck
Crane
Clarence Miller
Davis
Golden Cranes
Alpine
Big Lake
Fork Jockton
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High Bucks
Bucks
Neessary
McCamey
Wink
Marfa
Shorthorns
Fort Stockton Panthers
Ladies of the | Methodist
M-System
Groery
Texas New Mexico
Fom the March OF Dimes
FT. Worth
Gonzales
Warm Springs Foundation
Texas ‘Reatment Center
Actims
Childen
Dervis
Granada Theatre
O48
Hick
Joan Crawford
David Miller
Vetera
Little Beverly Mills
Smi
R.J. Payne
Theatre Enterprises
Ke J. O'Donnell
Interstate Theatres
Dhee
Lynn Smith
W. R. Knight
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Howe
Alpine Lions
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