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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1953

Page

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Summon Jurors For Court Term

Jurors for the February district court term are summoned. Grand jurors must report Monday February 16 at 10 a.m. Petit jurors report a week later, February 23 at 10 a.m. Names listed include T A Beard, W C Allen, J Moss, P M Miller, G Hendryx, H Hatch, O D Burleson, C Cooley, W E McGonagill, J Otto Lockhausen, F Williams, E Ogle, H Chambers, J Cross, R Crowder, J Dickson, F Olson, and others.

District Court T. A. Beard Bar Clark W. C."allen Je Leno Cano Joe ‘Moss Ahtego Roy C. Lassiter Dick Cross P. M. Miller Gene Hendryx Howard Hatch M. Wells OD. Burleson Kay Dom Adams Fred Gulihur J. C. Cooley Cox W. E. McGonagill D. Otto Lockhausen Fred O. Williams Earl Bland Perry Johnson W. B. Bradshaw Chas. Chambers Glass Herbert Ogle Press Chambers Roh Murrah Matt Lafirelle C. W. Lee Marion L Miller E.G. ‘Bledsoe J G. Barrow RG. Crowder Jack Cross Earl Anderau A. J. Gard George Bovier Elmer “Devenport Jack Dickson Fred K. Olson Sherman Newsom Ralph Coe L.A. Prest- Zoye Decie

World Day of Prayer Proclaimed in Alpine Texas

Mayor John W. Gillett proclaims February 20 1953 as World Day of Prayer in Alpine inviting residents to observe from 7 am to 9 pm with a 3 pm guided service. If unable, pause at noon for one minute of prayer and bells may toll to mark the moment. Endorsed by local churches and the Alpine Council of Church Women.

General Department United Church Women of the National Council of Churches Alpine Ministerial Alliance Alpine Council of Church Children of Light John W. Gillett Alpine Texas Jesus

WTHSS Meet To Be Held Feb 22 In Sul Ross Library

The 26th annual meeting of the West Texas Historical and Scientific Society will take place in the Sul Ross College library on February 22 at 3 p.m. Officers and directors will be elected after the program. C. L. Sims of Paint Rock and Lon A. Garrison, Big Bend park superintendent, will speak.

The West Texas Historical & Scientific ‘Society Sul Res College

Central PTA Plans Founders Day Concert and Skit

Central P T A will observe Founders Day next Monday evening February 16 at 7 30 in the Alpine School gym The grade school bands conducted by Ralph Pauley will perform concert numbers from the Del Rio band clinic A brief skit arranged by Mrs Clifton Moss and hospitality chairmen Mrs Ann Pollock will provide refreshments All parents and guests are invited to attend and hear the special program.

Central P. T. A Ee Ee Ralph Pauley del Rio Clifton’ Moss Alice Olson Ann Pollock

Marine Pte Ysidron Garcia in Good Will tour

Marine Pte Ysidron Garcia son of Tebureia Garcia Mara thon serves with the Eighth Marines. He arrived at Gibraltar as part of a Good Will tour visiting France Italy Greece French West Africa and islands Crete Sardinia and Sicily.

Medean Marine Ysidron Garcia

Champions In Big Bend Livestock Show Y and Fight

Alpine figures dominate the Big Bend Livestock Show with FFA and 4 H exhibitors. Evans Davis and Don Burleson each claim top honors in fine wool lamb and grand champion call categories while Dom Ader secures the Adame Grocery trophy for a second straight year. H L Kokernot Jr of Alpine is noted as a breeder in the event report.

Clay "Evans Davis Ffa Don Burleson Alpine Dom Ader Golding Adame Dothet H. L. Kokernot Jr Alpine 4 Alves Clay Evans Fort Davis Fpa Bennie Hooper Marathon Jim ‘Turner Alpine Ffa Japon C. A.haynes Marathon Fpa Burleson Adams L. Kobernot Jr Joe Lane Hooper el Paso Fort Davis FFA Jeff Davis Brewster County Tack Mvena Willoughby Evans’ Lamb First National Bank of Alpine Ipion Jack Richardson John Haglund Jerry Lee Alfred ‘Moreho Alpine Fra Walter Nur Lee Oliver PFA Patsy Eepy Port i Jean Esp Fort Dav Martin “Graham FPA Green Jimmie Markham Alpine 441 Darrell Cook Marathon Ffa Johnnie Neal Fort Davig Medium Doug Na Fort Davis Fea Batsy Ey Clay Esnhe Colston Darrel Cook Preson Adams David Graham David “Adams Shirley “Rooney Heavy David Burleson Rooney Bill Green Capons Light Jim Turner C.A. Haynes Joe” Dawson Mathon Travis Roberts Dawson Haynes Peans Turner

Pierce Sheep Cop Honors At Houston Stock Show

Miles Pierce, Alpine ranchman, repeated his Fort Worth show dominance at the Houston stock show winning grand champion ewe and reserve champion ram. He also took multiple prizes including first and second ram second yearling ewe first yearling ram and other top awards plus the Texas Pure-Bred Sheep Breeders Assn rosette. A separate notice states the Army recruiting office in Alpine at the county courthouse closed April 1 1991 as an economy move with Ell Paso recruiters visiting Alpine twice monthly. Sgt Shipman awaits orders likely to Austin with prior community involvement noted.

Miles Pierce Fort ‘Worth Houston Texas Pure-Bred Sheep Breeders Assn United States Army and Air Force Msgt AL. Shipman Shipman Texas Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster Terrell Ward, Winkler

Nominations for Alpine Rotary Officers Announced

The Alpine Rotary Club reports its nominations for the coming year starting July 1. President Dick Cross, Secretary Rev Jesse Pugh, Treasurer John Bumgardner, and directors H E Gates John Stowell Lynn Matthews head the slate. The retiring president Fred Olson becomes vice president. Election set for February 19.

Alpine Rotary Club Dick Cross Jesse’ Pugh John Bumgardner H.E. Gates John’ Stowell Lynn “Matthews Lions Fred Olson

World Series Film To Be Shown Monday Night

A 36 minute film showing highlights of the World Series will be shown at the Baptist church Monday night February 16 at 8:18 after the Brotherhood meeting which begins at 7. The program includes Ripper and a business session. All men are urged to attend the Brotherhood meeting and stay for the film in the auditorium for the public.

Brooklyn Baptist Brotherhood Wil Reluge Ripper

More Work Planned On Marathon Stockton Road

Fort Stockton office of the Texas Highway Dept plans 135 additional miles of the Marathon road before next fall. District 6 in Pecos checks farm-to-market project now. final Austin approval expected soon. Letting set for spring or early summer. right of way being prepared by Pecos County Commissioners Court.

Fort Stockton James W. Whitson Pecos County Elsinore Ranch

Scouts To Demonstrate Camping Art Tomorrow

Scouts from Troop 4 will display camping and cooking on a campsite behind the Super Market building. Reflector cooking trench cooking and rock fire places will be shown as an entertainment for passers by. Led by local Scoutmaster John Hefiton.

Boy Scouts Super Market John Hef‘on

Alpine Beats Marfa 64 to 35 in district clash

Alpine Bucks topple Marfa Shorthorns 64 to 35 as Alpine opens early lead and never trails. Robinson nets 19, Allen 15, Davis 9 for Alpine while Jim Reyes and teammates pace the Shorthorns with 6 points each. Shorthorns surge late, but Alpine wins, as district play heads toward Crane and regional bid implications.

Alpine Central Wins Big Bend Junior Conference Title

Alpine Central clinched the Big Bend Junior Conference crown with a 42 16 victory over Marta and a 38 point win over Binet of Marta, as players like Batanga, Becket, and Shiva led the Central Juniors. Blackwell and Marta traded a close contest, with Blackwell earning a key win to keep pace, while Centennial remains in the race for top honors.

Alpine Central Big Bend Alpine Phi Batanga Tse Diory Binet Marta Shiva Gentral Blackwell Centennial

Mothers March Polio drives county total near two thousand

The Mothers March on Polio raised about 211 dollars in a county event last Thursday night, bringing the county total to approximately 1 775 this season. Marathon and Big Bend Park are noted as yet to report. Also, Alpine agents led in January paid business with a total of 103 075 for the insurance company. Mr and Mrs Gay Meriwether and Mrs Sallie E Hues later returned from a Cuba trip with stops in New Orleans and Fort Lauderdale, flying to Havanda for a little over a month away.

Thomas March of’ Dimes Feasurer Marathon Big Bend Park Alpine Blacky Omien the Issurance Co Dallas Th ‘Ompany South Cuba Gay Meriwether Meriwether Sallie E. Hues Keokuk W. J. Meriwether New Orleans Fort Laueerdale Fla jHavand

Funeral Services Held Last Thursday For Mrs J R Johnson

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs J R Johnson of Fort Davis at the First Methodist church. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Arthur Ds Boys and other relatives. The service followed a period of visitation with burial plans to be announced by local funeral home.

J. R. Johnson Fort Davis Davis Ste Beton Earee Seal Belial Astor First Methodist Church Zonta Seaver Mra Arthur Alanis Andy

Alpine and Marathon Win at Spring Interscholastic Meet

Alpine and Marathon 4 H and FFA clubs claim top show wins in Big Bend events. District 86 officials including James Crawford and D J Pollock set spring dates for One-Act Plays, Declamations, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Track and Field, and Music competitions at Sul Ross.

James Crawford Alpine High Matt Bader Sanderson Meats D. J. Pollock Sul Ross College Orennan. Honal Momemaking Chuck Enis Marathon High Bodie Tiunter Marfa Andrews

Mitchell Brothers Die in Plane Crash Near Port Isabel

R C Mitchells brothers Th ea Mitchell age 30 and Glenn Mitchell age 26 both of Lockney killed in plane crash while en route to Port Isabel for a fishing trip. They were joined by George Turner Jr and Rev F R Naylor in the party. The two were teachers in Alpine public schools.

Sthea Mitchell Glenn Mitchell Lockney Sture Alpine George Turner Jr Inlaw Thea Mitchell Ro Naylor First Baptist Church Port Isabel

Bucks Win Two Last Week At Alpine High

Alpine High Bucks defeated the Badgers 43 to 321 in a stubborn, high scoring contest as the Bucks built leads at 18 10 first quarter 31 17 half and widened late. Key scorers include Duane Sen 4 Goore 1, Duane Bavis 9, Cowboy Robinson, Dickie Allen, Sack Richardson and Billy Covel. The Bucks B squad dumped Tradg ers 46 to 25 while the A squad beat Wink Wildcat B 62 to 27 led by Dunne and George Davis with Crook Robinson and Jack Richardson adding points. The Bucks now tie Crane Cranes for top seed and face Port Stockton Panthers next.

Fort ‘Stockton Bucks Stockton Shorthorns Crane Cranes Shepperd Jimmy Matlock Jack Urges Robert Galinda Marta Espenoza Alvarado Rivera Grane Alpine Alpine High Bucks Badgers Alpine High School Nat Duane Sen Goore Bavis Cowboy Robinson Dickie Allen Sack Richardson Billy Covel McCamey Billy Hoffman Rowell Wand Brown Aquid Tradgers Alamey Jack Burgess Wild Fat Als David Tusa) Hernandez Dunneith George Davis Marlin Cowboy! Robinson Dickie Alt Jen Jack Richardson Billy” Cowell Wink Turner Crane Cranes Alpine ‘High Gym Port Stockton Panthers

McIntyre Named New Manager For Kimbell-Alpine Firm

W C Lewellan resigns as manager of the Kimbell Alpine Co store after ten months to join H Wooten Growery Co in Monahans for Big Bend sales. Lewellan began with Walker-Smith in 1981, then led Bra Kimbell. C R McIntyre of Plainview, a former area salesman for Kimbell, will succeed him. The Melntyres have five children.

W. C. Lewellan Kimbell-Alpine Co H. Wooten Growery Co Monahans Big Bend Alpine Lewellan Walker-Smith Kimbell Bra C. R. McIntyre Plainview Melntyres

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World Day OF Prayer Central Pta Pierce Rotary Stockton Road Hunter Alpine Bucks Marfa Shorthorns Dak Wlenardgon Seear iCowboy Robinson Burne Smith Hemandez Billy Cowell Sam Jim Reyes Navarette Appet Pest Galant Don Sie Wetmecy Kimball & Son Cait R. C. Mitchell McIntyre Kimbell-Alpine
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