Reflective Column Echoes Press Slumps and Spelling Woes
A nostalgic piece quotes James C. McCain and Roberty Quillen on journalism’s craft while venting about shipping delays from embargoed parcel post and railroad slowdowns. It reports on editor reactions and calls for better English training amid college journalism programs and a note about a Wade W. Scott editorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. McCain
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Roberty Quillen
C. E
Charley) Kane
University of Missouri
Illinois Central Railroad
Denver
Leslie S. Moeller
Iowa
School of Journalism
The
State University
Wade W. Scott
Higher Tebone Press
Houma
Grand Jury Returns Two Indictments in Alpine Case
The Alpine grand jury met for about three hours and returned two indictments. John R. Arnold of Wilmington, N C, charged with theft of a Chevrolet sedan from Brewster County Motors, and Eifido Hernandez of Mar chon charged with assault with intent to kill Arnold. Arnold pled guilty, receiving a two year penitentiary term. Hernandez’s assault case trial set for next Monday. A petit jury is summoned for Carlos Molinar and Eulatio Rodriguez on goat theft charges. Jack Meeks murder trial scheduled for next Monday on change of venue. Jury commission drawn for special sessions to clear civil docket March 13 and late April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers Broadfoot
John R. ‘Arnold
Eifido (Lito) Hernandez of
Marchon
Killrnold
State
Brewster County Motors
Seguin
Arnold
Cusedy
Alpine
Wilmington
N.C
Hernandez
Jose ‘Valenzuela
Carlos Molinar
Eulatio Rodriguez
J. W. Gilmer
Jack Meeks
Hudspeth
Meeks
Enrique Tercero
Hudespeth County
Wm. Clayton
Jack Pant
el Paso
Wm. H. Fryer
Coyne Milsted
Jury Commission
AC Jury Commission
Waa
W. A
Dub) Haley
Juhon
D. C
Snow Depth Reaches Five Inches In Latest Storm
Snow this week brings total moisture to .26 inch as a late Tuesday start covers ground to five inches. Frigid temperatures follow with 14 above Wednesday and 16 above yesterday, marking first notable moisture since October, per local observer Dr. W. E. Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Duncan
West Texas Day at San Antonio Show Highlighted
West Texas Day is set at the San Antonio Livestock Show with ranchers informed. Local residents are urged to attend on Thursday February 22 and participate during the exposition, which closes February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
San Antonio
San Antonio Livestock Exposition
Important Dates To Remember In Alpine Community
Important dates and meeting times for Alpine clubs and organizations are listed. Entries include regular meetings for Rotary and Lion's Club at Holland hotel, Chamber of Commerce events, Legion and Pilot Club gatherings, and special events such as the 46th Rotary anniversary, inter-city ladies night, tax deadlines, school trustee election, and a White Sox baseball game at Ko kernet field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Alpine
Chamber of Commerce
le* Gion Club
American Lemeeting
Ion Wvery
Lion
Club
Holland Hotel
Rotary Club
Pilot Club
Rotary
Mareh
Su—St
Rotary To Observe Forty-Sixth Anniversary Here Next Friday
Alpine Rotary will observe its 46th anniversary next Friday with a ladies night and inter-city program at the Holland hotel. District Governor Sloan Paxton of Pecos will attend with Pecos and War club presidents and other regional members. The event includes a 30 minute joint discussion broadcast via Cactus network, a 7:15 start, preliminaries, dinner, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Alpine Club
Holland Hotel
Cactus Network
Tanche
Pee Wees On Top In Big Bend Junior Conference
Centennial of Alpine leads in Pee Wee basketball and volleyball in the Big Bend Junior Conference. Central of Fort Davis ties for first with two losses. Blackwell of Marfa shows a strong upset potential. District tournament tentatively set for March 2 and 3 at the winning Big Boy team’s school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee Wees
Big Bend
J. E. Gregg
Marfa Public Schools
Centennial School of
Alpine
Gregg
Centennial of
Central of
Fort Davis
Blackwell Junior High
Marfa
Central of Davis
Centennial
Blackwell
Central of Alpine
School of Alpine
Officials in Austin County visit for county business
County Judge Felix McGaugay and Commissioners Earl Clark and H C Hernandez traveled to Austin this week on county business. The officials met with state representatives to discuss budget and infrastructure needs affecting the county seats and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin County
Felix McGaugay
Earl Clark
H.C. Hernandez
Austin
Injured in Fall on Icy Downtown Sidewalk
Elvie Williams suffered a broken wrist after slipping on an icy downtown sidewalk Wednesday morning. Police and medical responders assisted at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvie Williams
Donkey Show Attracts FFA Students And Buyers
The event features trained donkeys with oilcloth saddles, a between halves wooden hobby horse feature, and a 60 cent adult admission, 50 cent student rate, 30 cent for children. Proceeds support FFA expenses for stock shows in El Paso and San Angelo, with any surplus directed to the annual Parent Son barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn Turner
Graham
FFA
el Paso
San Angelo
Fort Davis Show Highlights Top Calves and Sales
A Fort Davis event showcased top calves and prize prices with entries from local buyers and firms. Highlights include a reserve champion lamb sold for 8297.80 and grand champion lamb to First National Bank Alpine for 850 per pound, plus numerous individual bids from Alpine, Fort Davis, and Marfa-based buyers. A second note reports a new discussion group led by Judge Alan Fraser meeting Sundays at 5 PM in the Presbyterian hospitality room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Fraser
Presbyterian
Band Club Nets 315 From Party
The second annual Band club dingo party last Saturday drew 302 players and 315. 22 realized from the affair. John Newell, president, thanked workers and committees led by Val Richardson and others. Merchants contributed special banks and prizes, with officials and band director F J Van Fossan praising cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Newell
Val Richardson
O. F. Etheredge
Verner Parker
Alpine
F. J. van Fossan
Micou Estate Well Pumps 110 Gallons in Test
City officials report the Micou estate water well pumped over 110 gallons per minute in an initial test after cleaning and drilling to 300 feet. A larger pump will be installed within 60 days, with plans to test another well east of the station and possibly drill a new city well if results remain unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micou
Es Fe
McCamey
Building program proposed for Fort Davis schools
Fort Davis Feb 14 The Fort Davis school board discussed adding three classrooms to the gym to house home economics agricultural voc. training and band. State aid would supply two instructors if the district provides space and equipment. Estimated cost 26000 with 7000 extra for safety. Bonds would be short term 16 years at 2.5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Fort da
Hile High Club
George Moore
Jim. P. Espy
A.V. Chapin
W. C. Grubb
State Educational Department
RD. Swartz
Moore
J. Hunter Clark
Marathon Lad Takes Grand Championship With His Lamb
Fort Davis 4 H member Trudy Acton won the grand championship at the Big Bend 4 H and FFA Livestock Show with a 785 pound Hereford calf bred by Ben Gerheart Her reserve also placed in the same class The lamb winner was a Rambouillet Shropshire cross shown by Carrol Joe Smith Marathon 4 H member Brooks Acton is Trudy’s brothers and heads into the junior showing circuit with strong entries across the county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trudy Acton
Fort Davis
Big Bend
Brooks
el Paso
Trudy
Hunter
Jim Glasscock
el Paso Times
Hag
C.R. Acton
Ben Gerheart
Fort Davig
H. L. Kokernot
Brewster
Joe T. Lane
van Kountz
Kokernot
Nola Acton
Kimball’ Ranch
Carolyn Gould
Jeff Davis
L. Hess
Davis Graham
Marathon
Kenneth Mellard
Maria Heavyweight
Don Bu
Granada Adopts New Booking System for Weekly Frames
Granada theatre will switch to a new booking scheme starting Sunday. Wally Davis announces three first run A Pictures plus a program and a Western weekly, with Saturdays featuring a double bill. The change aligns Alpine theatre with larger city cinemas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granada Theatre Management
Wally Davis
A* Pictures
Davis
Gurley warns of claim deadline for World War II POWs
Mrs. Dorothy Gurley, district representative, notes the Marek Ist deadline for filing World War II prisoner of war and internee survivor claims under the War Claims Act of 1948. F Burne Austin, War Claims Commission director, says forms have been available for a year and some eligible individuals have not yet filed. The notice urges eligible former POWs and internees to act before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aetter
Dorothy Gurley
F. Burne Austin
War Claims Commission
Also Mentioned on This Page
Imo Scott ‘Watson
University of Denver
Vonkey Basket
Dan Grabaiee
Woetta
Noel Sree
Ibber
Carrol Joe Smith
Samuel Hernan ‘Dor
First National Bank
Wag
Hay’ “Willoughby
Bes
van Kounts
Alpine Band Club
Carton Lemmons
Davin Combs
Shirley" Killion
Kimball Alpine Co
Marsha Broadfoot
Bill Frage
Fowlkes Bros
George David
Jim
Nichols
Steamay
Texas Cafe
Gene Benson
Nora Hernandez
Sanderson
Barbara Lee Ross
Star Barnes
Jim ‘Devonport
Jgay Meriwether
Bobby Hammon
Carlos ‘Torres
Border Machinery
David Villas
West ‘Texas Utilities
Thomas Ellis
Jim Harkey
Texas Livestock Assas
Celia Rodriguer Morriss
David G Harper Rowling
Carel Anne Ross
Caner Motor Co
Jack Richardson
Crews
Billy Grubbs
Fort Davis State Bank
Marvin’ McDonald
Steve Stumberg
Sammie Slover
Valerie Shop
Bobby Timms
Henry Bailey Motors
Jimmy Richardson
Henry ‘Bailey Motors
Don Musgrave
Holland
Ken Killion
Pierce
Preston Adams
Drug
Norman Miller
Caven Woodward
Jimmy
Micou Estate
Mile High Club
Charley Cook
Marathon Fpa
van Konitz
Jimmie Freeman
David Villaba
Jack “Richardson
Alpine Ffa
Preston ‘Adams
Marathon Ffa
Charles Cook
Carl Lanson
Donald’ Collier
Carlton
Granada
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