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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1964

Page

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Amblin Around Charley Hunter Publicist Honored

Charley Hunter, a key publicist for the Big Bend Davis Mountains region, died leaving a legacy of nationwide coverage. He served AP and UPI, CBS, and Texas dailies, often funding reports and supporting community groups without pay. Sul Ross State College and the West Texas Historical Society publish a bulletin honoring his contributions to the region.

Sul Ross State College West Texas Historical and Scientific Society Big Bend-Davis Mountains Bryan Wildenthal Barry Scobee Joel E. Wright C. D. Wood L. C. Brite Frank Courtney Mellard Asa Jones Clay Espy Miller Henry A. Coffield Victor J. Smith Don Milton Faver Big Bend Glenn Springs W. D. Smithers

Many Elections in 1964 Include Local Races

The 1964 election year will be busy with a school board vote and several City Council seats in the city. Nationally voters will choose a President next November amid local county district and state contests. Notable office holders up for vote include Sheriff Jim Sidmner and state lawmakers from Alpine and San Angelo.

Setter United States Jim Sidmner

Marathon Fort Hancock Tilt Opens 11th Annual Girls Tourney

The 11th Annual Girls Basketball Tournament starts Friday January 4 with Marathon vs Fort Hancock at 3 p.m. in the High School Gym. Fort Davis faces Sanderson, Grandfalls meets Valentine, and Alpine plays Presidio, all on Friday with sessions priced 25 and 50 cents. Saturday games begin 8:15 a.m. at Centennial and Central Gyms. Trophy sponsors include Brewster County Motors Model Cleaners City Drug S Superette Lion's Club and others.

Spine High School Brewster County Motors Model Cleaners City Drug S Superette Service Drug Store Lion's Club Loma Furniture Collard Humble Kimbell Alpine Rotary Club

Sul Ross Promotes Faculty Research Under New Coordinator

Sul Ross State College in Alpine places emphasis on research as a core mission. Dr. Bryan Wildenthal appoints Dr. J P Blumenfeld as research coordinator to boost faculty projects aided by a Burroughs Model 205 Computer Center.

Nam Sul Rosso Bryan Wildenthal J. P. Blumenfeld Blumenfeld University of Tennessee Northwestern University

Charles M. Hunter Dies Noted Southwest Writer Photographer

Charles M. Hunter known as Charley to many in the Southwest died Sunday in Dallas after a six week illness. A celebrated photographer and writer, he lived in Alpine where his funeral is set for Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was 50? decades old. He served in the Navy as a photo grapher's mate and later opened Hunter's House of Better Photography in Alpine. He studied at Sul Ross State College and was active with the Rotary Club and Civil Air Patrol. He is survived by his widow and four children.

Charley Hunter Big Bend-Davis Mountains Ata Associated Press United Press International CBS Television Network Sevehal Texas Charley Big Bend- Davis Mountains Rotary Club Big Bend First Presbyterian Church Alpine Clanton Newbill Elm Grove Cemetery Geeslin Kenny Mike Susie Keith Morrow Ray Morrow Sid Surratt John King Frank McCollum Allen Briggs Knox Reid Dennis Brown Alpine Rotary Club Hunter Oser Civil Air Patrol Tohoka Harrison Texans Harry Owens Arizona Biltmore Phoenix Arizona Wranglers KNX Hollywood The Wranglers Mr. Hunter Eureka Calif Vasity Club Huboldt State College Artac Calif Eurek U. S Abilene Irene Grace Mauldin

Lobos Open Conference Play With Stephen F. Austin Tuesday

Sul Ross State College Lobos tip off Lone Star Conference play at home against Stephen F. Austin following a final pre conference date versus Western New Mexico University. Coach Stephen Richards criticizes scoring consistency after an 5-5 start and only one game over 40 percent shooting.

Silver City N. M Sul Ross State College Lobos Mustangs Western New Mexico University Stephen F. Austin State College Lumberjacks Nacogdoches LSC Lobo Gymnasium Lobos Stephen Richards Austin College Dallas Midwestern University East Texas Baptist College Midwestern Baptist Richards

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Alpine High School Elisa Espinosa Bertha Ramos Estella Lara Frida Chavaria Peggy Vincent Amblin With Jim Glasscock Moses Austin Ernest C. Shearer Captain Sul Ross Ray Osborne Laura Burns George Parkhouse San Angelo Daily Texan University of Texas Sul Ross Tarleton State College Arlington State College Sen. Parkhouse Avalanche Pat Lester Ruth Ave Austin Vax Vic Heil Bruce Sutton J. C. Cooley Marathon Sam Mather Gene Hendryx Dorsey Hardeman Ft. Hancock Creed Taylor Hotel Dieu Hospital el Paso Don Newbury Wildwood Metropolitan Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Colle Charles M. Hunter Charles M, Hunter
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