Infamy poem sparks reader letters from Alpine residents
A flood of letters responds to a controversial poem in the Newcomer column. Mrs J S Arledge of Hermleigh defends Alpine and recalls a warm welcome to newcomers. Mrs David W Wells shares a long verse praising Alpine’s hospitality and community, countering earlier criticism and affirming a town where strangers feel at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Arledge
Hermleigh
Tex
Arledge
J. C. Penney Co
Alpine
David W. Wells
Playground project sponsored by Alpine Lions progresses
Work began this week on a seven acre park east of the Alpine golf course funded by the Alpine Lions club. Plans include barbecue pits, a 50 by 100 foot outdoor pavilion, two tennis courts, a softball diamond, skating and basketball courts, volleyball, swings, sandboxes, a wading pool, and a merry go round. The city will improve access roads and restrooms, extend a water line, and provide a caretaker with shared expenses. About 200 remains to fund playground equipment. fundraising includes a minstrel show. J T Wack Davis contributes $100 in labor. Lions assert no conflict with chamber plans for a pool and golf course improvements. Civic Improvement committee leads the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Lions Club
Alpine
Lion Committee
Sharge
Cty
Golf Club
J. T. Wack Davis
Lions Park
Chamber of Com‘merce
Lions Committee
Club
Johnny Criswell
Bill Allen
George Harrison
Parents Receive Purple Heart And President's Citation
Mr and Mrs Joyce of Alpine receive the Purple Heart and President's Citation for their son Tong sea a mis ind connection later declared Kile in June 20 1948 in Eniticks Hansland Japan remains cut in a cemetery in Shizuoka War department communication advised provides notice of death and medals awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purple Heart
Ciation
Will G. Joyce
Bir
Mra
Lovee
Eniticks
Hansland
Japan
War Department
Red Cross Campaign Funds To Open In County Mar 1
The annual Red Cross drive will launch in the county on March 1 with Ray LaBeff as chairman. The county committee has set a goal of $2000 and hopes for a strong community response as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Ray LaBeff
Alpine Man Injured on Job Receives Cast Aid
Jerry Starnes, injured two weeks ago at Starnes-Nixon Motors while lifting a heavy object, shows improvement and is able to walk with the aid of a cast. The incident left him with a broken back but he is gaining mobility under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Starnes
Starnes-Nixon Motors
Everett Town ends essay on county trees and shrubs
The note thanks Bo and readers for their interest in the county tree and shrub selection. It mentions Everett Town's lengthy dissertation on olive trees and shrubs and says the attempted rack at readers received the same attention as past efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siren
Everett Townend
Mysterious grass fire on South Hill last Thursday
A grass fire on South Hill was extinguished by Alpine fire department early last Thursday evening after burning a small area. It flared up suddenly and was halted within minutes. Some residents suspect meteorite or fragments from one. No ground search for fragments had been made by Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hill
Alpine Fire Department
Alpine FFA Incubator Opens With Egg Sale
The Alpine FFA chapter announces the incubator is open to the public. Eggs may be set at any number, priced at 2 cents each, with hours from morning through 1 to 3 PM. Mrs. HH G Lowrey of Yaleta visits daughter Mrs. Milton Smith and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hh, G. Lowrey
Yaleta
Mrs. Milton Smith
Officers Chosen for Alpine Girl Scouts at Meeting
Last Wednesday evening 28 local citizens met with Mrs Iva Lee Hobsen area representative for the Permian Basin Girl Scout area and elected officers adopted the constitution and by laws and officially named the local Girl Scout organization The Alpine President Mrs L C Pope vice president Rev Fred Rogers secretary registrar Mrs J C Coleman treasurer B F Berkeley finance chairman Jerry Stamnes camp chairman Mrs Johnny Braswell Steanization chairman Mrs Joe Mord training chairman Mrs Chalmers Broadfoot program chairman Mrs Ray LaBelf membership chairman Mrs Ella Mc Bride public relations Mrs Jimmy Pate members at large Mrs Vernon McIntyre Jack Cross Father Franc leaders Mrs Keith Morrow Mrs GC McDaniel Mrs Bob Dod Mrs J D Gilbreath Mrs WE Lockhart Mrs La A Tepli tek Mrs T J Short Mrs C E Garrison Mrs A J Willecke Miss Mae Morrow Mrs Louisa Gallego Miss Anita Valader Miss Beatrice Gonzales Troop committeewomen Mrs C Brown Mra Truman Hatch Miss Nellie Litthfield Mrs Sidney Johnson Mrs Verna Parker Bin C Garrison elected Girl Scout delegate to Coordinating Council Hobden discussed duties of each officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Lee Hobsen
Permian Basin
L. C. Pope
Fred Rogers
J. C. Coleman
B.F. Berkeley
Jerry Stamnes
Johnny Braswell
Joe Mord
Chalmers Broadfoot
Ray LaBelf
Ella McBride
Jimmy Pate
Vernon McIntyre
Jack Cross
Franc
Keith Morrow
GC. McDaniel
Bob Dod
J.D. Gilbreath
Hobden
Neton Locker Plant Set for Formal Opening Tomorrow
Grady Neton announces the formal opening of the Neton Locker Plant, after a year of construction delayed by shortages. The 38 by 56 foot hollow tile building includes a 10 by 89 foot extension and 504 lockers for meats, with a killing floor and holding pens. The facility can cure pork and process fruits and vegetables and is described as one of the state’s most modern plants. West Texas Utilities installed the refrigeration, W. E. Vanney of Alpine was the contractor, and refreshments will be served at the open house tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neton
Grady Neton
W. E. Vanney
Alpine
West Texas Utilities Co
Coordinating Council Rejects Alpine Curfew Proposal
The Coordinating Council voted down the curfew ordinance at a Monday meeting in the Presbyterian hospitality room with twenty five of thirty organizations present, four abstaining. The secretary was to inform city commissioners after a cross section poll of member groups. The only other business was a Pine Alpine Study Club proposal for a recreational center for local youths to be open weekly evenings, to be discussed at the March 10 council meeting.
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Alpine
Coordinating Council
Presbyterian Hospitality Room
Alpine Study Club
Nazarene Church Meet Continues Through Sunday
Revival services at the Nazarene Church began Wednesday of last week and will run through Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Hudson of Pasadena, California, nationally known evangelists, lead the meetings and invite public attendance.
Sul Ross Lobos Announce 1947 Football Schedule
Sul Ross athletic director D. J. Pollock released the 1947 nine game Lobos slate with five conference opponents in the New Mexico group. Spring training starts March 18 with about 20 lettermen among 50 candidates. an open date remains November 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Pollock
Sul Ross
Lobos Fere
New Mexico
Pollock
Venedule
San Angelo College
Alpine
Daniel Baker College
Eastern New Mexico College
Portales
Panhandle A. & M. College
New Mexico A. & M
Las Cruces
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Texas College of Arts and Industries
Adams State College
New Mexico Teachers College
Silver City
Panhandle A. & M
Goodiel
Alamosa
Colo
Alpine Garden Club Plans County Tree Shrub Pick
Alpine Garden Club engages E. E. Townsend to discuss plants native to Brewster County as the state highway beautification drive seeks an official county tree and shrub. Mrs. Colaman leads county efforts while residents express views on Bird of Paradise and Black Locust and list favored native species for planting. Funeral services were held for Evan Hord at the Presbyterian church in Alpine, with survivors including wife, four daughters, two brothers, a sister and eight grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Garden Club
E. E. Townsend
Alpine
State Highway Department
J. C. Colaman
Townsend
Mrs. Coleman
Brewster County
Bennett
Texas
Nota
Presbyterian Church
Evan Hord
del Rio
Hord
Goliad County
Masonic Fraternity
Carroll Harper
Teil Bishop
Carta Valley
C. L
McKinney
Sam. Childers
Clarence Hord
Annual Big Bend Livestock Show Planned For Next Monday
Plans for the third annual Big Bend Livestock show underway with judging at 10 a m Monday and 2 p m commercial calf judging. Tuesday features PRA and 4 H club lamb judging at 9 20 a m with club calf judging at 1 p m. sale at 2 30 p m followed by a heifer giveaway. Show will send stock to San Angelo and Fort Worth. supporters praise local ranch and business backing.
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Big Bend
Grand Jury Indicts 11 and Closes Term Early
The February district court term jury returned 11 indictments including murder against Pablo Vega and burglary and theft charges against Darrian Rodriguez and Raymond Baillie. Natividad Rodriguez pleaded guilty to assault and received two years, while Darrian Rodriguez got five years suspended. Several civil cases were disposed of and the petit jury is summoned for February 27 with criminal docket set for March 3. Arrests in some cases have not been made.
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Pablo Vega
Natividad Rodez
Darrian Rodriguez
Glenn Greathouse
Raymond Baillie
Natividad Rodriguez
Marathon and Alpine contest for district 81 second place
Marathon defeated Fort Davis 36 31 Tuesday night to move into second place behind Alpine in District 81. Marfa won district honors last weekend. all district selections include Al Franco P Munoz Mart Lee Rutledge D Hartnett J Hartnett from Marathon and J Borunda from Alpine. The regional meet will be held in Marfa February 25 to March 1. Iss rivemus was a visitor in El Paso this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon
Alpine
Warner
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alr Franco
J. Borunda
Broadway to the Big Bend proposed at Austin highway meet
A San Jacinto County delegation urged the Texas Highway Commission to approve a plan nicknamed Broadway to the Big Bend. The proposal envisions a coastal route from Ondasac to Alpine, involving multiple counties and prominent local figures. The effort, led by Coates W. Roberts and Spateman, seeks state backing for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Austin Highway
Paris
Texas ‘Highway Commisson
Browds Way
Ondasac
Aipne
Mowe Sibatches
Harteman County
Paine Sheoutn
Cotue
Dickens
Gores
Posen
March of Dimes Receipts Rise in Brewster County
Net March of Dimes donations in Brewster County reach 648.03 with 61.75 added since the last report. County chairman Dr. B. F. Berkeley notes one half is kept locally and the rest sent to the national foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes Fund
Brewster County
B. F. Berkeley
Dr. Berkeley
National Foundation
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Last Frontier
Wonderland
Courteou
Newcome
Alpine Lions
Highland Hereford Assn
Highland Hereford Breeders Assn
Espy Miller
David Combs
Hayes Mitchell
George Jones
New Enterprise
Nazarene Church
Lobos State
SUL Ross College
Chisos
Davis
Buckeye
Rocky Canyons
San Angelo
Fort Worth
Fort Daevis
First National Bank
Alepin
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Billy Crews
Alpine Lbr. Co
Amicable Life Ins. Co
Joe Parker
Big Bend Wool & Mohair Co
C. F. Cox
Jim Mitchell
Don Burleson
Dom Adams
Worth
Fort Leveemere
Kimball
Casner Motor Co
Decie & Weston
Sid Bouchette
Alpine Super
Williams & Vogt
Forest Weston
Vic Pierce
Smith Furniture Co
Joe Mitchell
Frank Mel Collum
Lee Smith
Pete Kennedy
S. L. Stumberg
Dan Ritter
Texas Livestock & Loan Co
Bill Wright
Marathon Wool & Mohair Co
G.W. Evans
Iss Rivemus
Yiestor
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