Town notes stray money and county polio funds in Alpine
A humorous note about finder and loser money circulates around Alpine and Mundelin while readers learn Brewster and Jeff Davis counties raised thousands for polio. Marathon and the Big Bend Livestock Show loom with 4H and FFA youths showcasing top animals and bidders, as ranchers support youth livestock efforts. The piece mentions a booklet Where to Retire on a Small Income and a 1951 Harland Publications copyright.
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Tne Avalanche
Arthur “M. Baker
Mundelin, Til
Alpine
Ste
Saia
Jeff Davis County
Brewster County
Marathon
Brewster
Big Bend
Big Bend Wool & Mohair Co
FFA
Iess
Jett Davis
Yanehimen
Aeas
Brewster Jeff Davis 4-H Boys Excel At Houston Fat Stock Show
Brewster and Jeff Davis County 4-H boys showed well at the Houston Fat Stock Show last week. Don Burleson placed a steer 13th in a 160 steer class and another steer 27th in heavy weight. Kouitz exhibited two lambs, placing second and third in a strong open class. Van sold heavy lambs at Houston for a higher price. Both steers return to Apine and will be shown at the Big Bend Livestock Show Feb 9.
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Brewster
Jeff Davis
Houston
Frank Newsom
Don
Burleson
Kouitz Exnibieats
Van
Big Bend
Rev Brannon To Discuss Russia At Baptist Church Here Tomorrow Night
Evangelist Cliff Brannon of Longview Texas a former lawyer with sixteen years at the bar will speak on Russ ia's Place in Bible Prophecy Saturday night at 7 30 in the Port Baptist church of Alpine Rev Glenn W Bales pastor said they expect a packed house After studying Russia as a prophecy Brannon will explain how it relates to current events and answer questions about alliances and the Bible Will Russia fight the United Nations and who are Americas allies in World War III The public was invited to hear the answers at this timely message through Tuesday evening with many decisions reported by the church
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Cliff Brannon
Longview
Texas
Russia
Port Baptist Church of
Alpine
Glenn W. Bales
Assonnc
Sas
Bales
Brannon
Hke
Wway
Assia
Iran
Russi
United Nations
America
Rhita
Bates
Branton Ture
Pasos
Ghent
Jenn Bales
Revival at First Baptist to feature Mrs Brannon Brannon speaks Sunday night
Mrs Clifton Brannon Brannon, pastor's wife and former club woman, arrives via Ins Texas Airlines to share her dramatic tale of rebellion and redemption at 5 45 Sunday. Rev Bales urges full church attendance as unions meet to record results and invite wider crowds. The evangelist closes with What Does Your Future Hold.
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Clifton Bran Bales
Brannon
ins-Texas Airlines
Loniview
Bales
First Baptist Church
Kannon
1829 Poll Taxes Paid In County
Brewster county expects about 2000 potential voters this year from poll taxes paid and exemptions. A total of 1829 polls were paid by Jan 31, with roughly 200 exemptions for underage and overage voters. The figure is about 400 higher than last year’s 1364, due in part to 1051 being an off election year. Voter turnout remains below the four year ago peak of 2071 polls.
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Brewster County
Cemetery Association Elects Officers at Recent Meet
Alpine Cemetery Association elected officers: President Mrs Earl Mc Elroy Vice President Mrs R A Whiteside Vice President Clarence Hord Secretary-Treasurer Mrs H F Dallman. Treasurer cited low funds and urged dues of 10 to Mrs K A Whiteside. Finances strained as older lots belong to families no longer living. Dinner planned for February and monuments sales by Mrs Dallman to raise money. Members urged to pay dues promptly.
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Alpine Cemetery
Ass'n
Earl McElroy
R. A. Whiteside
Clarence Hord
H. F. Dallman
K. A. Whiteside
R.A. Whiteside
Speech Group Chosen to Judge Beauty Contest
Sul Ross college speech department members Charles Mudd Jo Tucker Ann Adams and Claude Leath judged a Marfa high school beauty contest Monday night at Marfa High School. Four beauties were selected for the high school annual as 16 contestants paraded in school clothes and then in formats while the orchestra played softly. Names of the winners were not available. Mr and Mrs Keith Morrow are San Antonio visitors this week.
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Mio
Geeua Powest
Ana Mar
Charles Mudd
Jo Tuckler
Ann Adams
Claude Leath
Sul Ross College
Marfa High School
Mexicans Treated After Gas Fumes In Alpine Hotel
Two Mexican men Manuel Lecuona and Silvino Ramirez federal employees were found after a butane stove was left burning in their hotel room in Alpine. They were flown from Ojinaga across the Rio Grande and treated after being overcome by gas. Local residents were not present at the scene.
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Mexico City
Alpine
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Pre- Sidio
Manuel Lecuona
Silvino Ramirez
Noon Barbecue Big Feature Of Day's Activities Here
The annual Noon Barbecue will feature over 250 lambs and 14 fat calves at the warehouse with animals shown outside. Lamb judging starts 9:30 a.m., capon judging at 1 a.m., steer sling at 1:30 p.m., and the auction sale at 2:30 p.m. Don Estes handles the sale. Meat provided by HL Kokernot and Nevill Haynes. Judges include P E Neale and regional superintendents from Alpine, Franklin, Rankin, and Crane. Grand champion steer at $50, lamb prizes, ribbons, and trophies awarded.
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Big Bend
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Don Estes
American Legion Post
HL. Kokernot
Nevill Haynes
P.E. Neale
Animal Husbandry No Range
Alpine
BU Fran
Ken
Franklin
Jesse Farris
Rankin
Bill ‘Kelton
Crane
Sul Ross
H. L. Kokernot
Pierce named athletic director and coach at Sam Houston
Sul Ross College confirms Paul Red Pierce, four time conference champion coach, named athletic director and head coach at Sam Houston State College Huntsville. Pierce, who resigns from Sul Ross March 1 to enter business in Tyler, led Lobos to four conference titles and bowls including Tangerine 1948 and Aztec Bowl invite. Dr Hawkins notes regret and best wishes. Pierce begins spring football duties at Sam Houston with family joining next month.
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Paul
Red) Pierce
Sul Ross College
Sam Houston State College
Huntsville
Pierce
Orlando
Fla
Murray State Teachers
Kentucky
Lobos
Mexico City
Rossonians
Nere
RM Hawkins
Sul Ross
Sam Houston
Sul Ross College CPA Exam Highlighted by Bevie Sanders
Sul Ross College notes the recent CPA exam success of Bevie Sanders, associate professor of business administration, who passed the examination last.
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Bereaver
A. Sul Ross College
Certified Public Accountant
Bevie Sanders
Sul Ross
Decie Test Drilling Progress Near Marathon
Northwest of Marathon the Decie test continues after a cavity was filled by Hal Burton cementing using 500 sacks of cement. Gas encountered was minimal and flare height appeared large from the highway. Mr. Hassinger, general manager, said prospects are favorable and drilling will proceed for a thorough test on the Decte ranch near the NE corner of See IT Gerry survey, Block.
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the Woods Ui & Gas Co
Mary
Decie
Marathon
CW. Haisinger
Halburton
Hassinger
Michael Rhodes Career Began From Scout Leader to Opera
Brooklyn born baritone Michael Rhodes rose from a Scout leader’s notice at a camp to NBC radio debut on national Scout Day. Supported by his father and teacher William Brady, he studied until his Army Air Corps service interrupted his early promise, including a plane crash injury.
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Michael Rhodes
Stokowski
New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Ftate
Metropollitan Opera Guild
Brooklyn
Tilden High
NBC
Mike
William Erica
Brady
Special Service
Army Air Corps
Justice Of The Peace Rays Return From Hospital
Justice of the Peace Raymone Jarnett returned home Monday night from El Paso where he was taken for surgery after a Monday of last week assault during questioning. He is recovering satisfactorily and plans to be back at the courthouse.
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Justice of the Peace Raymone
Jarnett
el Paso
J. P
March Of Dimes Subs Give 40 To Brewster Jeff Davis Committees
The Avalanche thanks readers who joined March of Dimes subscriptions. Brewster county totals reach 27.50 and Jeff Davis county 12.50 with contributors listed by name, including Martin Olson Harold Moyer for Ada Carter and several others.
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March of Dimes
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Avalanche
Brewster County
Jeff Davis County
Martin B. Olson
Harold Moyer
Ada Carter
E. J. Pickens Jr
Pearl B. Moyer
Walter Bradshaw
L. C. Pape
J. R. Boyley
Ll. C. Bradford
Campaign Raises 3300 In March Of Dimes Drive
A local March of Dimes campaign closed with a net total of 3222.35 raised after expenses of 78.01. Contributions came from Central and Centennial schools, the high school, a country club dance, March of Mothers events, Alpine Avalanche subs, a March of Dimes cardy, Tron Lung banks, dance and supper profits, and special gifts. Half the proceeds stay county level for local use, the other half goes to the national foundation.
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D. D. Thomas
Thomas
Central School
Centennial School
Maren of Dames
Big Bend National Park
National’ Foundation
National Treasury
Alpine Child Dies in San Angelo Hospital
Billy Ronald Rhodes seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Bill Rhodes died Thursday in a San Angelo hospital after being treated there for several days. He was a pupil at Central School and his father studied at Sul Ross College. Funeral services were held in San Angelo last Saturday afternoon with Rev Jesse B Pugh officiating.
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I San Angelo
Billy Ronald Rhodes
Ina San Angelo
San Angelo
Bill Rhodes
Sul Res: College
Ihodes
Hunter
Holland Hotel
Jesse B. Pugh
Central School
Safeway store to close for remodeling next week
Local Safeway store to close after closing time tomorrow as contractors begin a week long remodeling led by general contractor Henry Weyerts with Newsom Electric and Big Bend Plumbing handling electrical and plumbing work. The project includes repainting, refrigerated produce cases, three new T type check stands, a power saw in market, new center aisles and grocery buggies. Lighting fixtures already installed, store hoped to reopen Monday February 18 with possible further delays if issues arise due to a Denton trip for Mrs creavin’s mother illness.
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Safeway
Johnny Colwell
Aunt Tne
Herry Weyerts
Newsom Electric
Big” Bend Plumbing Co
Meter Receipts Rise Over Previous Week
Meter receipts show an increase of about 87 over the preceding period. The six day period ending last Saturday averaged around $21 per day, versus just under $18 daily the prior week. Fines collected since meters began operation total nearly $200.
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Grace D. Bedell
Boulder
Cole
Bedell
Lora Bell Lockhart
Harlan Publications
Greenlawn
New York
Ross
Baptist Church
Arolony
Keith Morrow
San Antonio
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Bill Frugt
Alpine High School
Pancho
Pruge
Kokernot
Alpine FA
Bend Livestock
San Annee
Hed) Pierce
Lobo
Daron K. Wilson
Fort Sam Houston
Somngres
Military Police
Daron W . Don
C. D. Wilson
Fort Davis
Mantain
Seguin
Mil
Ar Crevin
Denton
E. H. Mixon
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