Alpine to Marfa Light Sparks Texas Roundup
Amblin' Around notes Alaska moose hunts and caribou deaths amid Alpine lore. Major Jack Briggs in Anchorage comments on Alaska’s size and rough life, while Tolbert stirs a hornet’s nest over a mysterious Alpine Marfa light. Family reunions in Midland and pool talk at Cathedral Mountain Lodge round out Alpine Chamber of Commerce items.
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Alaska
Alpine
Keesey Kimball
Jack Briggs
San Antonio
Anchorage
Texas
Riolent
Frank Tolbert
Dallas News
Marfa
Tolbert
Midland
Ralph Greenlees
Esther Williams
Charles
Teede DeBarbrie
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Girls Hurt In Auto Accident Fund Rises In Alpine
Friends of two Sul Ross State Hospital patients in Alpine raised 340 to cover medical and hospital costs after a December 20 collision about three miles from the farm home. Frances Paz Varela and Paz Quesada, released yesterday, had families hit by last September's Rio Grande flood. About 150 stitches were needed. money was raised by Betty Gallego and others. Dr Barton Warnock and Tom Connor delivered a Christmas tree to the hospital and gifts arrived from Alpine friends.
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Sul Ross State
Brewster County
Frances
Alpine
Betty Gallego
Delia Pallanez
Angie Martinez
Elma Hernandez
M. P. Slover
Barton Warnock
Tom Connor
Sul Ross
Judge Fraser to Speak at C of C Banquet on Jan 19
Judge Alan R. Fraser of the Court of Appeals El Paso will be principal speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet on Saturday night January 19. The event at Alpine Country Club begins at 7:30 pm with tickets at 2 dollars a plate. Gene Hendryx is banquet general chairman Jack Bow handles food. Dick Rogers will present cleanup campaign awards. new officers will be introduced.
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Alan Fraser
C of C
Alan R. Fraser
Th Court of Appeals
el Paso
Chamber of Commerce
Alpine Country Club
Paul Forchheimer
Gene Hendryx
Jack Bow
Dick Rogers
Famed Play Due Here by The Bishop's Company
The Bishop's Company of Santa Barbara Cal presents Stephen Vincent Benets The Devil and Daniel Webster at Sul Ross Main Auditorium 8 15 pm Thursday Jan 8. The nature of the play and the troupe's touring history are noted with praise for the company return to drama in America. There is no admission charge. expenses are met by an offering.
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Bishop's Company
Santa Barbara
Calif
Stephen Vincent Benet
the Devil
Daniel Webster
Sul Ross
America
Webster
Phyllis Benbow Beardsley
County Officials Set Swearing In At Ai Courthouse
Brewster County officials elected in 1958 will be sworn in Monday Jan 5 at the courthouse. Those beginning new terms include C E Patterson Alpine judge Felix P McGaughy county judge Avora Owens county treasurer J W Frazer county and district clerk Tom Lamey county surveyor W G Fielder justice of the peace Precinct 1 T C Taylor constable Precinct 1 Roberto Valadez county commissioner Precinct 2 Rex Ivey county commissioner Precinct 4. Holdover officials are Jim Skinner sheriff and tax collector Gene Hendryx county commissioner Precinct 1 Tom Yarbrough county commissioner Precinct 2 and Bruce Sutton county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
C. E. Patterson
Alpine
88Rd Judicial District
Felix P. McGaughy
Avora Owens
Ounty
J. W. Frazer
Tom Lamey
W. G. Fielder
T. C. Taylor
Roberto Valadez
Rex Ivey
Jim Skinner
Gene Hendryx
Tom Yarb
David Maddox Laid To Rest
Funeral services were held for David Nelson Maddox 84 at Livingston Funeral Chapel Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. R E Streetman pastor of First Baptist Church He died Monday at 1302 North 3rd Street He was born February 7 1871 in Blanco a retired stock farmer and had lived in Alpine the past 19 years Survived by widow four sons two daughters two brothers and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Streetman
First Baptist Church
Livingston
David Nelson Maddox
Maddox
Blanco
Alpine
W. A. Maddox
Dolores
Cole
Otis F. Maddox
Gdlessa
Sam F. Maddox
Van
Claude A. Maddox
Whitley
Chochilla
Eleanor Jeffrey
EL Dorado
T. H. Maddox
Brady
Buford Maddox
Kerrville
Classes Resume Monday at Sul Ross and Alpine Schools
Students will return to classes Monday as Sul Ross State College and Alpine Public Schools resume after the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Sul Ross State College
Alpine Public Schools
Dimes March Opens in Brewster County for Greater Victories
Mrs Avora Owens announces the Greater Victories March of Dimes launches Friday in Brewster County with Mothers March culminating in 1959. The drive targets crippling polio arthritis and birth defects with new programs and direct aid to children and polio patients through age 18, plus support for adults suffering arthritis.
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Brewster County
Avora Owens
National Foundation
McLean Takes Sul Ross Gulf Service Station Deal
Alpine resident Joe McLean becomes the Sul Ross Gulf Service Station dealer on East Highway 90 across from the college campus. He and his wife Elizabeth Lange have two children, Clinnell and Marshall. McLean, formerly at Marfa Army Air Base and C. G. Morrison Co., highlights the heated service room and year round auto services offered.
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Joe McLean
Alpine
Sul Ross Gulf
East Highway
College
Elizabeth Lange
Clinnell
Marshall
McLean
Marfa Army Air Base
C. G. Morrison Co
Masonic Lodge of
Knights Templar
Outlook Is Bright For 1959 In Alpine Region
The Alpine Big Bend Davis Mountains country enjoyed a prosperous 1958 with rain improving ranch conditions to their best in a decade. Prices for livestock remained strong, and a brucellosis freedom program boosted calf incomes by over $500,000 annually. Antelope and deer seasons yielded substantial sums, signaling a positive outlook for 1959.
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Alpine
Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Tri-County
Highland Hereford Breeders Association
Master Masons and wives invited to Alpine installation
Alpine Commandery and Alpine Assembly invite all Master Masons and their wives to a joint installation at the Community Center on Saturday evening January 3. Dinner at 5 30 p.m. followed by installation at 7 30 p.m. Introductions by Harry B. Tuer and Litt 8. Perry. Arch M. Dulling to give principal address. Public welcome.
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Alpine Commandery
Grand Commandery of
Texas
Harry B. Tuer
Dallas
Litt
Perry
Abilene
Frank McCollum
Alpine ‘Commandery
Arch M. Dulling
Tyler
Knights ‘Templar
Death of Carmema Celaya in Marathon obituary
Little Carmema Celaya daughter of Mr and Mrs Pedro Celaya of Marathon died Saturday December 27 at Brewster County Memorial Hospital She was born January 3 1958 Burial was at Marathon Jr and Mrs Duane Smith Jr of Austin visited his parents here during the holidays.
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Mickie Smith
el Paso
E. Milton
Smith
Randall
Little Carmema Acosa Celaya
Pedro Celaya
Marathon
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Duane Smith Jr
Austin
Alaska Letter From Alpine Residents Toward Cordova
A letter from Becky and Earl McCall recounts their year in Alaska moving from Oklahoma City to Anchorage and then Cordova. They describe weather, statehood politics, moose encounters, fishing in Cordova, and scenery as Alaska’s biggest asset, with travel, rough shipments, and a moose hunt highlighted. The couple notes isolation of Cordova, occasional travel, and adaptation to Alaskan life.
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Alaska
Casparis
Becky
Earl McCall
Cordova
McCall
W. D. McCall
Alp
Civil Aeronautics “Authority
Earl McCalls
Oklahoma City
Earl
Texas
New Mexico
Ruidoso
N. M
Thor
el Paso
Anchorage
CAA
Senate
Corova
Aliens Must Register Across the United States
Jeus J Scoley district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a looming requirement for aliens in the United States to report their addresses to the attorney general within the near future. Most aliens must report by month’s end unless exempt. Exemptions cover ac credited diplomats persons accredited to international organizations and temporary agricultural workers. Reports can be filed using forms from any post office or FPO during the month. Penalties for noncompliance are severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeus J. Scoley
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Mt. Neelly
Light Snow Falls as Temps Dip to Nineteen
Very light snow fell over the area early Tuesday as temperatures dropped to 19 degrees. Skies cleared after sunrise and temperatures stayed near freezing. Elizabeth and Chris Lacy of Waco are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H L Korernot Jr., at the ranch this week.
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Elizabeth and
Chris Lacy
Waco
Mrs. H. L. Korernot Jr
1959 Trade Forecast Cites Local Economic Boosts
Business leaders outline an optimistic 1959 outlook driven by epic 1958 sales gains surpassing 1957, improved range conditions after drought, expected college enrollment rise, rising tourist traffic to Big Bend, highway spending, new Dow Chemical ore facility at Marathon, a new project on the Mexico side, wildcat drilling on the 52 Ranch, and high bank deposits with First National Bank reporting 4,434,107.47 in deposits for Sept. 1958 versus 4,398,009 in 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suless State College
Big Bend National Park
Dow Cemical Co
Marathon
Mexico
Rio Grande
Brewster Co
Bank I
First National Bank
Concho Hereford Sale Set for January 8 in San Angelo
The Concho Hereford Association will hold its 12th annual auction sale of registered Herefords in San Angelo on Thursday January 8. Six bulls will be offered, all aged and in good breeding condition from leading West Texas breeders. Bulls tested for fertility days before, Frank Jordan Mason rancher will judge at 9 am, Walter Britten will start the sale at 1 pm. Write Fd Hyman secretary for a sale catalog.
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Concho Hereford Association
San Angelo
Claude Melnnis
Association
Melnnis
West Texas
Frank Jordan
Mason Rancher
Walter Britten
Fd Hyman
Hereford Bull Sale at Highland Hereford Breeders Association
The 26 Hereford bulls will be sold at the annual Highland Hereford Breeders Association bull sale. The event takes place Monday in Marfa with participants Coffield-Gear Co, Gay Howard, C K Smith, TE Smith, J L White Jr, Joe Lane, Roy Largent & Sons, Parker-Gage Ranch, Marathon, and Reid Bros. Catalogues are available from A Forrest Hope, association secretary, in Marfa.
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Highland Hereford Breeders Asiation
Coffield-Gearnart Co
Gay Howard
C.K. Smith
TE. Smith
J. 1. White Jr
Marfa
Joe ‘T Lane
Roy R Largent
Marathon woman dies after 42 years of service
A marathon woman passes away after four decades of dedication. Funeral arrangements are set for Tuesday morning at Livingston Funeral Home with services under its charge.
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Livingston
Funeral Home In
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With Jim Glasscock
Jack
Lee Helen
Keesey
G. P. Smith
Albert Hines
Nashville
Tennessean
Hines
Fraser
David Maddox
Gulf Station
Litt S. Perry
Cenery
Ess
Hereford
Dieg
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