Marta Alpine cage meet crowns junior champions at Alpine
About 140 boys from 18 teams competed in Alpine's ninth annual junior basketball tournament. Marta Little's team won the small boys title, while Alpine Junior High upset Valentine to claim the big boys championship 22 to 16 in a dramatic final. Valentine had led 11-0 early, but Alpine rallied behind Merriwether Ely Davis Hill and Weston to seize victory. Consolation honors went to Sierra Blanca and Sanderson. Me llander of Valentine starred in the semifinal upset over Sanderson 30 to 6.
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C. P
Marta Litte
Bors
Alpine
Alpine Junior High
Valentine Big Boys
Sanderson
Valentine
Merriwether
Ely
Davis
Hill
Weston
Valentine “Gents
Alpine Ads
Sierra Blanca
Valentine's
Big Boys
Melander
Results of Pistol Shoot at Presidio County Club
Last Sunday the Presidio county Pistol club monthly shoot at Shatter produced winners in several events. Glenn Brooks won the first 20 shot slow fire. Leon Fisher topped the National M course, with Connie Duncan second. Fisher earned Expert medals, Duncan earned Sharp shooter, and Segura earned Tyro. In the Police course, a buddy match, Travis Roberts and Duncan tied as top shooters. The club plans a rifle section with Bruce Duncan as president, Leon Fisher secretary, and Tom Wagner treasurer.
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Presidio County Pistol Club
Shatter
Glenn Brooks
Leon Fisher
Presidio
Connie Duncan
Fisher
Miss Duncan
Segura
Shafter
Tyro
Travis Roberts
Marethon
Rifle Club
Bruce Duncas
Tom Wagner
Predio
Second VA Woodword Course Under Way at College Shop
The second course under the vocational agriculture defense program is under way. Ralph Peters and Mitchell teach the class focusing on building and repairing projects. Only six enrolled so far, with hopes for more. the first project involves repairing a Vocational Agriculture building as remodeling proceeds. Interested students should contact Ralph Peters or Mitchell at the high school shop. Also noted is an open U.S. Civil Service examination for senior automotive instructor positions with pay up to 2600 dollars annually and 1800 dollars respectively, age limits 25 to 80 and 29 to 85.
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RC. Mitchell
Ralph Peters
Ms. Mitchell
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Snow brings first notable fall of season in Alpine
The Alpine area received light snow Tuesday night with about 0.09 inches of precipitation, measured by the Sul Ross College gauge. Officials noted the moisture eased dry ranges, boosting the season total to 33 inches with 26 inches in January.
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Sul Ross College
Me L. Koker Not Jr
Janary
Will Discuss Sheriff's Posse at Meet Tomorrow
A meeting has been called for tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock at the Holland hotel to organize a sheriff s posse similar to those in El Paso Midland and other West Texas towns. Interested parties are invited to attend. each member must provide a mount saddle and bridle.
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Holland Hotel
el Paso
Midland
West Texa
Navy Recruiting Party Visits Alpine February 20
A Navy recruiting party will visit Alpine on February 20 and establish headquarters in the courthouse. It will conduct physical examinations and accept applications from young men in the district interested in enlisting in the U S Navy or Naval Reserve. High school seniors aged 17 to 20 may enlist and be retained on inactive duty if they finish the current school year. Full information available from the Navy recruiter.
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Navy
Alpine
Court House
U. S. Navy
U. S. Naval Reserve
Rotary News by M A Webb Discusses War S It
Rotary News recalls war uncertainties and urges community support. Arthur Owens discusses Texas wills and exemptions. Judge Owens explains probate, estate planning, and exemptions to protect families. Rotarians and guests attend Spiritual Emphasis week with plans to honor service members and display photos and service branches.
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Ameri
Brewster County
Doc
Rotary
Arthur Owens
Karl Wettstone
Texas
Judge Owens
Alpine
Marfa
San Angelo
el Paso
Owens
Conn Isaacs
Dick Bankhead
J. A. McGuire
Don Littleton
Civil Service
Post Office
Alpine Bucks Face Shorthorns as Title Hopes Stay Alive
Alpine trails in the race for the district title with Sanderson and Marte’s Shorthorns close behind. Friday’s game against Santa Fe’s Rees gym hosts a pivotal road trip to Shafter and a return tilt the next day, shaping the title race. If Shafter wins and Marte defeats Alpine Tuesday, a playoff would be needed to decide the champion.
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Aicessto
Sanderson
Marte
Shorthorne
Bucks
Shater
Marta
Alpine
Call Jurors and Civil Docket Items
The page lists juror summons for Friday night’s game with Shatter at 8 30 and a slate of civil cases in Brewster county including Anderson et al personal injury Elmer Taylor excess fees contest of will estate of Mary Sullivan wills contest W D McCall as next of kin Bari McCall vs Alpine Telephone damages and many trespass to title and debt suits with names such as Hinson Morriss Dickson and Pierce plus probate contest for the estate of George Yates.
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Anderau
Brewster County
Elmer Taylor
Mary M. Sullivan
W. D. McCall
Bari Neal McCall
Alpine Telephone Corp
Nolland Shuler
Gilmer Morriss
Ollie F. Hinson
Tri-State Assn. of Credit Men
Chisos Mining Co
Johns Mannville Credit Corp
J. F. Shellenberger
Dick Williams
Alan A. Jones
Exparte
Billy F. Dickson
Elmor Johnson
Louis Lewenthal
C. L. Neyland
H. 8. Wilder
Treas
Births Reported for Stone Sloan and Burcham Families
Mr and Mrs J W Stone announce a son born last Friday weighing 7 lbs named J W Jr Mrs and Mrs James Swede Sloan of Marfa formerly of Alpine welcome a son born last Friday Announcement received with note Remember Pearl Harbor Buyed here of the birth of a son to Defense Bonds Mr and Mrs Dick Burcham also noted in the brief род ба.
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J. W. Stone
J. W. Jr
James
Pearl Harbor
Defense Bonds
Dick Burcham
New Postoffice Opens at Study Butte in Brewster County
A new post office is opened at Study Butte in southern Brewster county six miles from Terlingua. J C Johnson, manager of the company store at Study Butte, is connected with Portland Oregon. Dick is son of Mr and Mrs W D Burcham of this city. Remember Pearl Harbor Cemetery Assn annual chicken dinner at Midway cafe February noon 0c.
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Study Butte
Brewster County
Terlingua
J.C. Johnson
Portland
Oregon
W. D. Burcham
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M. A. Webb
Nob Hill Coffee
Fuller
Ata
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Safeway
Cooperatin
National Defense
Libby
PEAS
Cove
Sierra Rine
Undle
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Lappy
ADOX
Sid
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