Teller speaks on nuclear energy and space at El Paso symposium
Dr. Edward Teller delivered a talk on Nuclear Energy and Space Exploration during a Pilot Space Science Symposium in El Paso. Attendees included Alpine guests and students. he discussed how atomic blasts might power space vehicles, noting the need for many blasts and the concept of specific impulse. He also commented on a Cub Scout’s autograph request, then requested the photographer’s light be turned off.
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Edward Teller
Teller
el Paso
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Alpine
Guy Woodruff
Larry Johnson
Reyes Castillo
Gon Bobby
Alpine High
Dr. Teller
Moon
Public School Week Observed Across Alpine and Texas
Public School Week will be observed March 2 6 in Alpine and statewide by Gov. John Connally and the State Board of Education with Masonic lodges participating. Activities include classroom tours, a noon Lions Rotary luncheon, a band concert, science exhibits judging, open house, a special lecture by Dr Teller, a spaghetti supper, and a science fair with new library books on display.
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Alpine
Texas
John Connally
State Board of Education
Lions
Rotary
Central Gymnasium
Centennial School
Alexander
Pena
Centennial Library
Ken Stucke Announces City Council Candidacy in Alpine
Ken Stucke, Alpine resident for 22 years and Brewster County Motors sales manager, seeks the City Council seat in the April 7 election. He co-owns C&S Superette and Laundry, backs sound conservative governance, and pledges to represent Alpine citizens. He holds multiple civic roles with Lions clubs, Shrine activities, and community boards.
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Kenneth Stucke
Alpine
Brewster County Motors
C&s Superette
Stucke
el Maida Shrine
el Paso
Lions International
Alpine Country Club
Big Bend Shrine Club
Alpine Lions Club
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Brewster County
First Methodist Church
U. S. Marine Corps
Sul Ross State College
More Tests Predicted For Area In West Texas Oil Belt
The Fort Stockton Alpine region is seen as having the greatest potential for oil and gas development in West Texas, per Permian Basin Petroleum Association president Bob Leibrock. He noted Pecos County stands on the threshold of production with more drilling likely in Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis Counties. Glenn Evans, a Midland geologist, cited marine sedimentary rocks in the Marfa Basin linked to petroleum and expected future oil tests in the Big Bend, while the oil and gas session complemented the Fort Stockton Lions Club meeting. Alpine officials attended including Mayor Bill Winter Councilman Homer Hudgins and Avalanche Editor Jim Glasscock.
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Fort Stockton
Alpine
West Texas
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Bob Leibrock
Midland
Association
Pecos County
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Glenn Evans
University of Texas Bureau of Economy Geology
Evans
Marfa
Big Bend
Lions Club
Bill Winter
Homer Hudgins
Avalanche
Jim Glasscock
Sul Ross Invitational Tennis Tourney Draws West Texas Teams
Twelve West Texas high schools including Alpine Pyote Ector Odessa Crane Bartsow Marfa Fort Stockton Bowie El Paso Sanderson Wink Fort Davis Monahans will compete at the Sul Ross Invitational on February 28 and 29 with play starting at 8 am each day. Final matches begin Saturday at 1 pm and the top winning team earns a trophy donated by First National Bank of Alpine.
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West Texas
Sul Ross
Taylor Runs For Council in Seven-Candidate Race
C. O. Chuck Taylor filed for a city council seat expanding the council race to seven. He owns Trans-Pecos Organic Fertilizer Co. and Do-Nut Shop and runs Garden & Grove. Mayoral race features Bill Winter and Dr. W E Lockhart. Other council candidates include W J Newell Dr Clifford Casey Kenneth Stucke and Dr John O'Donnell.
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C. O
Chuck) Taylor
Taylor
Trans-Pecos Organic Fertilizer Co
Garden & Grove
Bill Winter
W. E. Lockhart
W. J. Newell
Clifford Casey
Kenneth Stucke
John O'Donnell
Seniors Sell Tamales At Alpine High School Fundraiser
Alpine High School seniors begin tamale orders Monday March 2. Tamales cost 75 cents per dozen and can be picked up at the Community Center or delivered Saturday. Order through any senior.
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Alpine High School
Bowling Tourney Opens Feb 29 At Skyline Lanes
The first annual Big Bend Bowling Association handicap tournament runs weekends Feb 29 and Mar 1 and Mar 7 at Skyline Bowling Lanes in Alpine. About 40 West Texas teams expected. prize money from entry fees awarded to winning teams and individuals, plus trophies. Separate $50 prizes for high scratch game and high scratch series. Door prize bowling ball and bag. $600 for a perfect 300. Closing date March 4. Tournament director Doug Dorris.
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Big Bend Bowling Association
Skyline
Alpine
West Texas
Doug Dorris
Alpine Jaycees Charter Banquet Planned Monday Night
About two hundred people will attend the Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce charter banquet at 7 30 p m Monday in the Central School Cafeteria Gene Hendryx of Alpine will be master of ceremonies State President Larry Tate of Grand Prairie Texas will present the Alpine group with its charter The executive vice president of the State Jaycees is expected to attend Tickets are 250 each and may be bought from any Alpine Jaycees member The Alpine group affiliated with state and United States Jaycees officers include Dick Bowers president J W Cummins first vice president Jim Spitler second vice president Bob McLaughlin secretary Jack Pitcock inter club director Directors are Jim McSherry Rev Clyde Chesnutt Don Collard and Jim Rice Membership is open to men 21 to 35 Meetings are Thursdays at 6 45 p m in the Holland Hotel ballroom meals served on the last Thursday each month Contact T A DeVore membership director for more information.
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Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce
Gene Hendryx
Alpine
Larry Tate
Grand Prairie
Texas
Alpine Group
Jaycees
Alpine Jaycees
State and
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dick Bowers
J. W. Cummins
Jim Spitler
Bob McLaughlin
Jack Pitcock
Jim McSherry
Clyde Chesnutt
Don Collard
Jim Rice
The
Holland Hotel
T. A. DeVore
Alpine High to Stage Big Sports Fundraisers
Two upcoming events for Alpine High School seniors anchor a busy week. A Lions Club versus faculty basketball game occurs Friday night Feb 28 at Buck Stadium, followed by the second annual Powder Puff football game for girls on Friday night March 6. Proceeds from a Chinese cake auction at halftime of the basketball game go to the senior class. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students.
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Alpine
Alpine High School
Topolobampo
Lions Club
Buck Stadium
Roy D. Worley
Jack Frost
Kenneth Stucke
Game Night hosted by Woman's Club at Community Center
The Woman's Club will sponsor a game night at 7 p.m. Thursday March 5 at the Community Center. Tickets may be purchased from any member or at the door.
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Woman's Club
Alpine High Band Set To Perform In Community Event
The twirlers and the Alpine High School band, under direction of James Banks, will be there to play. Admission will be 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for students and 25 cents for children. A senior class concession stand will be operated, and tickets may be obtained from seniors or at the gate.
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Alpine High School
James Banks
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Zulema Molinar
Bierschwabe
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With Jim Glasscock
Central School Parent Teachers Club
Ken Stucke
Jaycee Charter
Rochelle Sohl
Ann Standlea
Barbara Clark
Judy Turner
Candy Weston
Peggy Vincent
Jean Ann Low
Elisa Espinosa
Lorie Foster
Brenda Roberts
Patricia Ward
Joe Boyd
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