Big Bend trip notes and park changes
A weekend visit to Big Bend National Park includes stops in Marathon and Castalon with names like Tommy Leary, Charlie Blakey, Margo Blakey, and Sally at Santa Elena Canyon. Descriptions cover new cottages, Park concessions, and casual sightings of visitors from Kerrville, Alpine, Big Spring, and Waco. Weather turns cool, and plans to revisit Boquillas are mentioned as a future aim.
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Big Bend National Park
Marathon
Tommy Leary
Ranchland Drug
Te Mountain
Charlie
Margo Blakey
National Park
Scott Peeveys
Dutch Arthurs
Kerr Mitchells
Marfa
Castalon
Bob Fellows
Castaion
Hal Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Ferriers
Santa Fi
Santa
Elena Canyon
Sally
Judy Singleton
Kerrvill
Rio
Grande
College Cama
Tuesay
Dee Swimming
Anne Dyke
Alpine
Jean
Roberts
Big Spring
Rich to Wed Judith Paula Carey
Hometown groom to be Mr Rich a Baylor University graduate with a B S in physics and mathematics becomes aerospace technologist for NASA in Houston He is president of Sigma Pi Sigma and a member of Alpha Chi indicating high scholarly achievement The prospective bride is Judith Paula Carey
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Rich
Waco High School
Baylor
Sigma Pi! Sigma
Alpha Chi
National ‘Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Houston
Pilot Club Alpine President Announces Guest Speaker
Mrs Barbara B Matchett of Victoria Texas, president of Pilot International, was guest speaker at the January 27 Freedom Sings program sponsored by Freedoms Foundation in Valle Forge Pa.
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Wuss Nna Uy. Ann
Pilot Club of
Alpine
Barbara B. Matchett
Victoria
Texas
Pilot International
Freedoms Foundation
Vallegorge
Candlelight Circle Chicken Spaghetti Supper Planned
The WSCS of the Methodist Church will sponsor a chicken spaghetti supper from 6 to 7 30 p m Saturday February 23 in the Community Center. Tickets cost 1 for adults and 50 cents for children 12 and under. Tickets may be bought from members or at the supper.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Price of medicines reflects materials and labor
The article explains that prescription prices include the drug materials and the pharmacist's labor. It emphasizes that the pharmacist's expertise and training transform a physician's prescription into effective medicine, highlighting professional service as part of the cost.
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Pharmacy College
Benefit Book Review Draws Large Crowd at Sul Ross
A benefit book review at Lawrence Hall on Sul Ross College campus, sponsored by El Progreso Club, drew a large crowd including women from Sanderson, Marfa, and Alpine. The event showcased View from A Hill byCid Ricketts Summer, with Mrs L E Dudley delivering remarks. Proceeds slated to raise about $100 for a Sul Ross scholarship.
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Paul Vogt
Ncw
Hospital Admissions and Dismissals List Names and Places
A compact hospital notice lists admissions including Sean Harkey Guida Wilson Elidia Garcia Alana Musgrave Anita Hollis Robert Ramirez and others linked to Alpine Sul Ross College Marfa Fort Stockton Marathon and Van Horn with dismissals citing Margaret Hess Albert Brown Clarice Feldman Daisy Childers Thelma Stites Vada Todd Jucia Magallanez and more across Texas towns and institutes.
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Sean Harkey
Guida Wilson
Elidia Garcia
Alana Musgrave
Anita Hollis
Robert Ramirez
Daniel Herander
Tommy Gentry
Edu Vina Lara
Ramona Lanes
Alpine
Frank Wilson
Sul Ross College
Margaret Johnson
Big Bend National Park
Marie Simpson
David Adams
Marathon
Jesus Jose Escalero
John
Irene Roman
John Williams Jr
Gloria Chavez
Marfa
Benjamin D. Mendias
van Hor
Alani Robbins
Fort Stockton
Juanita Hillin
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set For Monday Evening
The Big Bend Unit American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at the Legion Hall at 8 p.m. Monday February 15 with Supt. Jack Frost as speaker. All Legion members junior Auxiliary members and the public are invited. The executive committee meets at 7 p.m.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Sherman Newsom
Americanism
Big Bend
Jack Frost
American Legion
Mrs Otis Kimball Hosts Dessert Bridge Party
The home of Mrs Otis Kimball hosted a dessert bridge on Friday afternoon. Mrs Hugh White had the high score with Mrs Earl Anderau second. Mrs Jimmy Pate won the consolation prize and guests included Mrs John W Gillett and many others.
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Otis Kimball
Hugh White
Earl Anderau
Jimmy Pate
Kimball
Mmes
John W. Gillett
W. D. Burcham
John C. Epperso
Carl Shults
W. H. Terry
Reginald Wotan
King Terry
L.D. Harris
Mrs. Brocker
King Terry, Sr
Mrs. Burcham Hosts Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs. W. D. Burcham hosted a Wednesday Bridge Club gathering at her home. High score honors went to Mrs. Hugh White with Mrs. Joe E. Burgess second. Bingo prize awarded to Mrs. Otis Kimball. refreshments served to a list of club members and guests.
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W. D. Burcham
Wednesday Bridge
Hugh White
Joe E. Burgess
Otis Kimball
Mmes. Burgess
White
Kimball
Lee Smith
John Reininger
Worth Frazer
Sars Shults
Asa Jones
John 5. Epperson
Bryan Wildenthal
Marvin Pierce
Williams and Brink to Wed in April Ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Milford Johnson announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ann Johnson to William Sheridan Brink. The couple plans an April 6 wedding in Big Bend National Park, with Brink employed by KVLA and the bride-to-be working for the National Park Service at St. of Two Harbors Minnesota. The families are from Alpine Easton and Wellington Brink.
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Milford Johnson
St. of Two Harbors
Minn
National Park Service
Big Bend National Park
Mary Ann
Brink
KVLA
William Sheridan Brink
Alpine
Wellington Brink
Easton
Frank Snows Show Passion Play Slides at Alpine Gardens Club
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snow presented slides and a lecture on the Passion Play to Alpine Gardens Club members in the Presbyterian Church Hospitality Room Friday. Hostesses were Mrs. M. P. Slover and Mrs. J. M. Floyd. A Valentine theme permeated the tea table decor.
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Frank Snow
Alpine Gardens Club
Preserbyterian Church
M. P. Slover
J.M. Floyd
Valentine
February American History Month Proclaimed by Mayor Winter
History Month proclaims February as American History Month with sponsorship by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the Big Bend Chapter. The resolution notes Presidents Lincoln and Washington were born in February and urges organizations and schools to emphasize American story. The Passion Play is described as a rare event with large turnouts and a long-running schedule. NM Ray Spence presided at the meeting with many members and guests listed.
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Bil Winter
The
National Society , the Daughters of the American Revolution
Big Bend
Abraham Lincoln
George’ Washington
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Cans Chia
Sins
Cy Carey
Howson
Faith Paulie
Wiley Foster Rich
Mae
D. Rich
Sanger Ave
Waco
Houstons
Carey
Baylor University
University of Loweton
Gamma Alpha Chi
BB. Bounds
Loyd Mendersons
Bix Bend National Park
Camp Ground
British Columbia
George Reynolds
Alpine Lumber Co
Charlie Blakey
Boquillas
Hasta la Vista
Judith Paulla Carey
Hoster Rich
Judith Paula Carey
City Drug and Professional Pharmacy
Hospital News
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Burcham
Big Bend Area
Alpine Avalanche
Eddie Pierce
Pas
Frank Snows
Germany
Anaisence
Suesel
NM Ray Spence
Ingivere Mmes
R. G. Crowder
J.C. Casparis
W.E. Williams
A.M. Turney
Ed Davidson
Mark Hopkins
Wiley Holla Spence
A. M. Bechm Floyd
Li Forehieimer
Percy Johnson
T. M. Lankford
Ed Rowlett
Slover
Leroy. Ston
F. E. Weyerts
J. T. Carney
V. J. Smith
W. Foster
T.C." Selvig
Mary Ann Gray
Alpine Beauty Center
Rounces 2
Thelma Barnes
Nell Mayfield
E. Holland
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