Study Butte Chamber of Commerce claims smallest in Texas
Amblin column humorously notes Brewster County's Study Butte boasting the smallest chamber of commerce with only Polk and his wife as members. The piece playfully covers typographical errors, local lore, and a trip through Alpine and Brewster County, mentioning landmarks, locals, and regional quirks in a light, anecdotal style.
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Paul Crume
Dallas Morning News
Paul
James W. Glasscock
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Study Butte
Brewster County
Albino
Polk Henderson
Sic
Massachusetts
Polk Hinson
Alpine Entrants Shine In El Paso Show Among 4-H Winners
Eleven year old Martha Ann Gearhart of Valentine led Brewster Jeff Davis 4-H to top honors at El Paso showing a 882 pound steer Cisco Kid in the junior division, plus junior champion lightweight and best group of five steers. Her family ties and club work noted.
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Martha Ant Gearhart
Big Bend
W. T. Jones
Marfa
Goffield and Gearhart
el Paso
Martha Ann
Joe Gallego “II
Alpine
Brewster-Jetf Davis
Patsy
Jean Espy
Fort Davis
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Frank Newsom
Bucks Triumph in District Championship Over Pecos
Alpine High School clinched its third straight district title by defeating Pecos in an overtime thriller at Pecos High gym. The Bucks, 38-38 at regulation, pulled away in overtime behind Jimmie Matlock and Elisio Hernandez as Pecos suffered a costly loss. The game marked the Bucks’ seventh straight district win in the current series, extending their dominance since 1949.
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Ie High
Bucks
Peco
Peyt A
Alpine School
Ozona
Monahang Lobos
Jack Burgess
Jimmie Matlock
Luis Hernandez
Hobson Wilden
Thal
Fidel Cano
Vichy Telo Hernandez
Alpine
Pecos Tive
Pecos High
Eagles
Fone
Pecos
Simmons
Dominguez
Matlock
Elisio Hernandez
Knights Templar Hold Annual Inspection in Alpine
About 100 Knights attended the Alpine Commandery No. 90 inspection at the Masonic Hall last Saturday led by Gus L. Meyer of San Antonio. The event drew 180 Knights and ladies. a buffet supper followed at the new Community Center. Mrs. Bertha Conner, 84, died in Taylor. funeral held today.
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Alpine
Alpine Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
Gus L. Meyer
San Antonio
Grand Commandery
Texas
Social Order of the Beaucant
The
South Alpine
Affai
R Moser dies after long Alpine residence
Richard Moser age 80 longtime Alpine resident died yesterday at the home of Mrs Walter Graet in East Alpine after months of ill health. A native of Australia he mined in Oregon then lived in the Hawaiian Islands before moving to Alpine. He operated a truck farm here. A sister and two nieces in California survive with funeral arrangements pending.
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Richard Moser
Alpine
Walter Graet
East Alpine
California
West Texas Utilities Opens New Alpine Office in Masonic Building
West Texas Utilities Co will open at 8 30 a m Monday Feb 14 in the Masonic Building Alpine manager Heron Littleton announced An open house will be Feb 16 from 10 a m to 5 p m Gifts for ladies favors for children and refreshments will be available Demonstrations will include Frigidaire ranges washers and refrigerators The ground floor was renovated and a ladies lounge added Three times more display space than the old office and all activities will be housed in the new Alpine location formerly spread across three sites in Alpine.
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West Texas Utilities Co
Masonic Building
Don Lit. Heron
W. Holland Ave
Frm
Littleton
Masonic
George Storey
Wes Texas Utilities
Alpine
Sul Ross Spring Enrollment Rises to 706 Students
Sul Ross reports 706 students enrolled for spring term, a near ten percent rise from 1954. About a quarter are new, with 27 Alpine residents among them. The gain spans all departments, not concentrated in any one area, according to college officials.
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Sul Ross
Alpine
Mickie M. Smith
Carolyn Rutledge
Vera’ Belle Keane
Esther May Chism
Billy B. Caldwell
Azaleigh Pilkerton Hamilton
Glen Elizabeth Richburg
Elena Mireles
Todd A. Brown
Patricia Lane St. Clair
Sammie Jo Lane
Joe T. Lane
Billy Eugene Cowell
Jessie C. Green
Grace Anthony’ Gillett
Mattalene Bass
Elsie Maurine Moore
Erith Easterwood Wallis
Leyva H. Leyva
Jesus V. Mireles
Antonio V. Portillo
Carlos Torres
Jesse Leo Craft
Otis C. Smith
Gwin Kring Stillwell
Low Taylor Reid
Azala Holcomb Markham
City Franchise Granted To Alpine TV Service
The City Commission approved a non exclusive franchise for Alpine Community Television Company to operate a wired television service in Alpine. The firm includes Gene Hendryx KVLF manager, Jack Hawkins, and Barney Hubbs of Pecos. No equipment plans announced.
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Alpine Community Television Company
City Commission
Alpine
Ross
Gene Hendryx
KVLF
Jack Hawkins
Barney Hubbs
Pecos
Hendryx
Ninety six 1955 motor licenses issued in county
Ninety six 1955 licenses for motor vehicles had been issued at the county tax collector's office up to Wednesday noon. Registration 1 started Feb 1 with April 1 the final deadline. Licenses issued included 72 passenger vehicles 11 trucks 11 farm and two trailers.
Former Resident Dies in Ohio Sister of Irma Lee Richardson
Mrs W D Burcham was called to Euclid Ohio last Wednesday by the death of her sister Mrs Hugh Hoffer the former Miss Irma Lee Richardson who lived in Alpine years ago. Burial was at Mansfield Ohio last Friday. Mrs Hoffer is survived by husband two sisters Mrs Burcham and Mrs Bertha Bennett and two brothers F C Richardson and Jack Verner Richardson.
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W. D. Burcham
Euclid
Ohio
Hugh Hoffer
Irma Lee Richardson
Alpine
Mansfield
Hoffer
Burcham
Bertha Bennett
San Antonio
F.C. Richard Son
Dallas
Jack (Verner) | Richardson
Colorado City
Baygent Sale Set as Auction Day Near
Auction to be conducted by the U S Marshal's office in Marfa next Tuesday under foreclosure. Action taken by the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
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U. S. Marshal's Office
Marfa
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Alpine High School Honor Roll: 43 Students Named
Alpine High School released the third six weeks honor roll listing 43 students with grades of A or better. Freshmen earning the honor include Robert Bass Kem Wildenthal Jackie Roberts Sally LaBett Jane Ice Gilbreath Sue Ann Treadwell Virginia Boyd Elaine Cunningham. Sophomores lead the list with 16 honorees: Dorothy Roberts John Hayslip Helen Nickell Mary Anita Kay Sue Bounds Janith West Frank Young Don Burgess Mary Ella Vanney Jackie Hance Bert Vogt Georgia Morgan Pam Bevier Tyrone Hilger Lazaro Valenzuela Marion Brooks. Juniors earning semester honors are Freddy Davis Phil McGaughy Merinel McCollum Kay Young Gladys Cowell Mildred Armstrong Sara Rogers. Seniors on the semester roll are Dan Logan Jimmy Owens Don McNamara Joanna Newell John Prestridge Janice Parker Jimmie Matlock Jerre Williams. Some seniors and others missed the semester roll but made the third six weeks. The honor roll is published each six weeks. Drilling in dolomite Fort Davis. Fort Davis, Feb. 10 Gulf 1- A Kingston, located about 20 miles north of Fort Davis, was drilling in dolomite.
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James Crawford
Alpine High School
Alpine Hi
Crawford
Southern
Robert Bass
Kem Wildenthal
Jackie Roberts
Sally LaBett
Janeice Gilbreath
Sue Ann Treadwell
Virginia Boyd
Elaine Cunningham
Dorothy Roberts
John Hayslip
Helen Nickell
Mary Anita
Kay Sue Bounds
Janith West
Frank Young
Don’ Burgess
Mary Ella Vanney
Jackie Hance
Bert Vogt
Georgia Morgan
Pam Bevier
Tyrone Hilger
Lazaro
Valenzuéla
Marion Brooks
Freddy Davis
Phil McGaughy
Merinel McCollum
Kay Young
Gladys Cowell
Mildred Armstrong
Sara Rogers
Dan Logan
Jimmy Owens
Don McNamara
Joanna Newell
John Prestridge
Janice Parker
Jimmie Matlock
Jerre Williams
Ce Lockhart
Jack, Burgess
Ann Gerbert
Hobson Wilden
Alpine Scouts Open New Hut With Community Open House
The Alpine Girl Scout unit unveiled a new $10,000 house that drew hundreds last Sunday. Scouts and Brownies hosted guests, served refreshments, and toured two large meeting rooms restrooms and a kitchen. Local funds financed the building with officers Jimmy Pate president H J McBride vice president Mrs Roscoe Morgan secretary and Mrs Ella McBride treasurer and building chair.
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Nina Lee McBride
Nan Stowell
Jimmy Pate
Alpine Unit
Jimmy Logan
Sarah Jane Conne
Alpine
H. J. Mc”Bride
Roscoe ‘Morgan
Ella McBride
Statewide support for Big Bend park dedication planned
Paul Forchheimer of Alpine announced Texas wide support for the Big Bend National Park dedication next fall. He was named chairman of the Big Bend National Park Development Committee Inc at the executive committee meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building. Other officers named were W. J. Newell vice-chairman Dick Rogers treasurer and G. C. McDaniel secretary all of Alpine. An enlarged directorate with broader state scope will be named later.
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Texas
Big Bend National Park
Paul Forchheimer
Alpine
Forchheimer
Mining Firm Equipment Damaged In Shed Blaze
A shed at Universal Service Corp. near Lajitas burned early this week destroying a gasoline lantern, a pneumatic hose and drill rods. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars. Shareholders voted to increase capitalization and authorize a four for one stock split to holders of record February 28, 1955. Universal is prospecting for uranium in Southern Brewster and Presidio Counties.
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Universal Service Corp
Lajitas
A. D. O'Neal
Frank Cowart & Co
Universal
Brewster
Presidio
Man Who Can Find Water In Rock To Visit Alpine
Alpine officials expect Stephan Riess known as the man who can find water in rock to inspect and assist in locating a new water supply. Riess, featured in a Colier's magazine article, agreed to come after telegraphic invitations from Mayor Hugh White and City Commissioners. Officials say his survey will not replace Brewster's efforts.
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Alpine
Stephan Riess
Sina
Riess
Colier’s Magazine
City Commission
California
J. E. Casner
Whis. Casner
Hugh White
Ray LaBeff
Mr. Riess
Casner
Simi Valley
Casher
Toms
White
Sul Ross Lobos to Face Lamar Tech After Weekend Wins
Sul Ross Lobos traveled to Beaumont for games with Lamar Tech after sweeping McMurry in Abilene. Hansen led with 15 in the 75-63 opener, then 18 for Hansen and 16 by Pearson in a 79-74 close. The Lobos sit 12-8 overall and 3-5 in conference as they head to East Texas State.
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Tig
McMurry College Indians
Abilene
Sul Ross Lobos
Beaumont
Aits
Lamar Tech
Lobos
McMurry
Hansen
Pearson
East Texas
Lone Ice
Alpine Fed
Star Conte
Christian Church Youth Center Dedicated Tonight in Alpine
Art Wenger of Texas Christian University will speak at the First Christian Church dedication at 7:30 p.m. The new Youth Center, though not fully furnished, is in use with a recreation room lounge college snack bar and classrooms. A car auction by Casner Motor Co. boosted funds for furnishings. Members are invited to attend and tour the facilities after the service.
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Alne Automobile
Casner Motor Co
Chevrolet
Brewster County Motors
Graham Motor Co
LaBeff Motor Co
Art Wenger
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Alpine
First Christian Church
Robert E. Petterson
Peterson
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