Central Power & Light to Sell Big Bend Electric and Ice Properties
CPL plans to divest electric systems serving Marfa Alpine Fort Davis Marathon Presidio Balmorhea Saragosa and Valentine and ice properties at Marfa Alpine Presidio Balmorhea under an SEC order issued Feb 19 announced by CPL president Lon C Hill at Corpus Chris. The report also notes Brewster County poll tax total and local civic updates along with several community notices and personal announcements from the Big Bend region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Central Power & Light Co
Big Bend
Securities and Exchange Commission
Lon C. Hill
CPL
Corpus Chris
Holy Name Society Elects New Officers at Our Lady of Peace
The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church held its Feb 12 election at the Parish Hall. Guillermo De La Rosa was named president, Joe Martinez and David M. Jimenez as vice presidents, Alberto Rojo as treasurer, and a secretary named. Frank Valenzuela directed the installation with guest Tino Valenzuela. Father Angeli gave the invocation and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Peace Church
Guillermo de la Rosa
Joe Martinez
David M. Jimenez
Alberto Rojo
Frank Valenzuela
Tino Valenzuela
Father Angeli
Texans for Traffic Safety Calls for Public Safety Drive
The safety group argues policing mirrors public demand and urges active work for safety, claiming food for public safety lies in citizens pushing for safer streets and enforcement in their communities.
Legion Groups Meet Monday Banquet and Program
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary announce a joint Americanism Banquet and Program on Saturday Feb. 25 at 7 30 p.m. Mrs Henry Bailey and O C Smith preside Auxiliary district president Mrs Austin White of Midland will attend. Guest speaker Jack L Whitson 16th District commander will be accompanied by Mrs Whitson as department vice president 4th Division. There is no charge for the banquet and all Legion and Auxiliary members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Bailey
The
Legion
O.c.smith
Ross Hise
Auxiliary
Austin White
Midland
Jack L. Whitson
Baltimore Harbor Piers Count Across 40 Miles
The city features 270 piers along its 40 mile waterfront, shaping a dense maritime landscape with extensive docking sites and berthing capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Scenic Parkway Proposal Tied to National Park Sponsorship
Congressman Richard C. White has contacted the National Park Service to pursue a Scenic Parkway along the Rio Grande from Presidio to Big Bend National Park. The idea, discussed with Secretary Udall during a 1966 visit by Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, aims to boost tourism from the United States and Mexico with National Park backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. White
National Park Service
Interior
Stewart Udall
Udall
Big Bend National Park
Lyndon B. Johnson
Rio Grande
Presidio
White
Brewster
Big Bend
United States
Mexico
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Brewster County
John L. Sublett
Berlin
Wallace
F.E. Gillett
el Paso
Frances Elaine
Orman Henry Charles
St. Clement's Episcopal Church
Thalia Gillett
H.L. Hancock
Corona, N.M
J.W. Gillett
Edwin Gillett
Alpine
John Gillett
Fort Bliss
Roy Spence
Pecos
J.E. Casner
John Prude Fowlkes
Columbia
S.C
Fred Rogers
Billy West
Ft. Ord
Calif
Otto Lochausen
Fritz Rau
Mark Herring
Esther Shely
Fredy Shely
Pat Shely
Charley Gregory
Sanderson
Jack Todd
W.R. Greene
San Antonio
Ode Roberts
Jack Catto
Warren Henderson
W.A
Bud) Glasscock
Sonora
Michael Anthony
Society
Casner Motor Co., Inc
Highland Cafe & Grocery
Rom
Sul Ross
WTU
West Texas Utilities
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