Rockhounds Set May Events in Brewster County
Rockhounds from across the nation will converge in Brewster County in May. Grant Woodward of Alpine says the National and Texas Federations of Mineral Societies meet in Dallas May 14, with many delegates visiting the Frank Woodward Ranch south of Alpine, famed for its agate. The 5th annual Rockhound Roundup runs May 30 to June 1, with about 100 rockhounds camping on the ranch.
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Brewster County
Grant Woodward
Alpine
National
Texas Federations of Mineral Societies
Dallas
Frank Woodward
Woodward Ranch
Southwest
Chuy's Food Market Sponsors Little League Equipment
Chuy Juarez of Chuy's Food Market announced the purchase of Little League baseball equipment from Baker Jewelers and sponsorship for the coming summer. Chon Sotel will manage the team, and Juarez invites boys who played for Bakers last year or wish to join this summer to contact him.
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Chuy Juarez
Chuy
Baker Jewelers
Chon Sotel
Juarez
Baker's
City Court Fines Single Case Noted
Fines issued by the City Court since February 1 show one case named Beverly Jane Perry for parking in a no parking zone with a $5 penalty dated February 13.
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Beverly Jane Perry
New Testament Teachings On Faith and Salvation
A brief sermon outline stresses faith in Christ and the gospel as essential for salvation. It cites scripture from John Romans James Galatians Mark Hebrews and emphasizes active faith, baptism, and the caveat that faith alone cannot save without works and scriptural baptism.
Church of Christ Urges Complete Return to Scriptures
A Church of Christ group calls for a full return to biblical authority in faith and practice across religious life. Leaders emphasize scripture as the sole guide for doctrine and daily conduct.
Park visitors and staff news from Amblin page
A visitor to Big Bend National Park, Irving K. Reed of Alaska, met assistant superintendent Hank Schmidt who previously served in Alaska. A pipeline flush revealed a young cottontail in the Sunny Glen field. George H. Shelly named superintendent of Badlands National Monument, Interior, S. D. Also notes Big Bend ties as former chief ranger George writes from South Dakota enjoying the new post and a Desert region construction program resembling Tornillo Flat and Terlingua country.
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Big Bend National Park
Irving K. Reed
Alaska
Territorial Highway Commissioner
Hank Schmidt
Big Bend
Hank
Park Service
Sunny Glen
Cottontail
George H. Shelly
Badlands National Monument
Interior
S. D. George
South Dakota
Tornillo Flat
Terlingua
Improvements in Chisos Basin area and park facilities
The Chisos Mountains Basin area and park headquarters received upgrades costing 199000. New water storage tanks, pumps and almost two miles of water lines were installed from a well near the old K Bar ranch to the storage reservoir. Other work included road reconstruction, campground improvements, trail upgrades, and staff facilities totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
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Chisos Mountains
K-Bar Ranch
Park
Todd Hill
Burro Mesa
Marathon
Alpine
Basin
Chisos
Government House
CCC
Dinosaurs ranged from cat sized to 90 foot monsters
The article notes a vast dinosaur spectrum from small house cat sized forms to enormous beasts up to 90 feet long and about 40 tons in weight, illustrating the diversity of prehistoric life.
Bucks Hold Off Big Lake In District Showdown
Alpine's Turner led with 24 points while Loftin Reese and Link drained 16 13 and 12 points for the Bucks. Free throws carried the gap as Bucks 24 of 24 field goals but 24 of 24 shots were not. In a 27 26 tight B game Big Lake Matlock scored 12 while Alpine Cobos and Green topped their team. Next season the Bucks graduate six starters and add sophomores and juniors to face District 4AA foes Fort Stockton McCamey Crane Seminole Denver City.
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Alpine
Bake Turner
Bill Loftin
Tommy Reese
Big Lake
Tommy Link
Presidio
Jim Nossent
Carl Weatherby
Joe Sanchez
Joel Brown
Ruben Gallego
Billy Davis
Bucks
Owls
Matlock
Taylor
Big Lake Lads
Lorenzo Cobos
Morris Green
Russell McAfee
Pester Rich
Tony Stringer
Cobos
Tussy McAfee
Mickey Logan
Dennis Williams
Pete Salgado
Bain Ward
Frank Ramirez
Harold Hensley
Foster Wei
Carlos Childs
Rig Bend
Fort Stockton
McCamey, Crane
Seminole
Denver City
Derby Day Origin at Epsom Downs by Earl of Derby 1780
The Derby Day race was established at Epsom Downs in England when the Earl of Derby founded the event in 1780. It became a premier horse racing fixture, shaping British sporting tradition.
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Epsom Downs
England
Earl of Derby
Alpine to miss major league spring exhibition game
Kokernot Field owner Herbert L Kohmakornot Jr announced there will be no major league exhibition baseball in Alpine this spring after nine years hosting such games. He said Alpine will field an outstanding Cowboy team this summer composed of Southwest Conference stars.
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Alpine
Herbert L. Kokernot Jr
Kokernot Field
Alpine actor in UT production of Our Town in Hogg Auditorium
Charlie Watson of Alpine is part of the University of Texas drama department cast for Our Town by Thornton Wilder in Hogg Auditorium Austin February 19 22. Davy Jones is the popular name of sailors for an evil sea spirit or the devil generally.
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Charlie Watson
Alpine
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
University of Texas Drama Department
Hogg Auditorium
Austin
Davy Jones
Alpine to Vote April 1 1958 in Local Elections
Political notices announce candidates for the city election on April 1 1958 and the Democratic primary on July 26 1958. County Treasurer incumbent Mrs Avora Owens seeks re election while Hugh S White runs for mayor of Alpine.
Upholstering and Auto Furniture Contact
Complete line of sample materials for upholstery and furniture needs. Reasonable rates with free estimates. Call Paul Stovall at TE 7 4749 for service.
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Paul Stovall
For Lease Modern Texaco Station
Lease offer for a modern Texaco station with contact Gene Hillger at TE 7-2134. Listed 2-20-tfc.
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Texaco
Gene Hillger
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Church of Christ
Stoneham
Mass
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Robert
Thomas
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VIA
Alpine, Texas
Texas Press Association
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Hugh S. White
W. E. Lockhart
George Washington
Pillsbury
Texas Oranies
Ats Wach
Uiavos
del Monte
Curtis
Mars
Mallows
Gerber
Creckfust
Champions Wheaties
Simon
Gandy’s OR
Price
Gandy
Supreme
St Suas
Armour
Wisconsin
Sea
Peyton
del Norte
Gebhardt
Bing Cher
Carnation
Piety Blake
Carnation Co
Ageles
California
del Monte & No. 2
Kimbell
Dil Monte
All Green
Royal Anne
Monarch
Colgates
ADAMS
Greg
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