Alpine Year Promises Growth Amid Drought Recovery
Alpine shows optimism as 1959 begins with strong business and new residents from oil and construction sectors. A local merchant reports a peak sale, Sul Ross College enrollment may reach 1500 in five years, and townsfolk celebrate improved outlook after years of drought. Bennie Helen Rusk notes Carl’s deer hunting cliff fall injury will heal in a few weeks.
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Alpine
Sul Ross College
W. E. Vandevere
Hester Brite
el Paso
L. C. Brite
Marfa
Big Bend
Dar
Border Patrol Chief Addresses DAR in Marfa Meeting
Robin C. Clack director of the Border Patrol Academy in El Paso spoke to the Big Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Marfa on Americanism and naturalization efforts. He urged welcoming newcomers and stressing citizenship education, noting not all immigrants pursue naturalization. Mrs. L. C. Brite hosted and presented a copy of The Brites of Capote to Clack.
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United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
Robin C. Clack
Border Patrol Academy
el Paseo
Big Bend
Daughters of the American Revolution
L. C. Brite
Marfa
Clack
Immigration Service
United States
Mr. Clack
Daphane Tabor To Lead Training
Miss Daphane Tabor a Girl Scout trainer and district director will lead a training session in Alpine on Friday January 16 for all Fly-Up Leaders of 3rd and 4th grade troops. The meeting at the Girl Scout House runs from 10 a.m. to 2 30 p.m.
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Daphane Tabor
Alpine
Girl Scout House
Ladies At Alpine Meeting Dress In Smart Fashions
Jane White Jr and Loretta Russell attend a local Alpine gathering in cocoa crepe and black satin outfits. Queens Steen and Bunton, D. G. Melvor and H. D. Dirks new Fort Davis residents, join. Dirks opens as Presbyterian minister. Mrs Parker and Mrs Bogel wear stylish attire. Miltia Hill stands out in Voguelike black satin. Page ends with cheerful notes on fashion this year and two cheerful songs.
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Jane
Jim) White Jr
Dirks
Presbyterian
Fort Davis
Alpine
Loretta Jean
Gene) Russell
The
Alpine Cowboys
Jim Parker
City Drug Store
Mary
Chipmonk
Hasta la Vista
Gula Lee Morrow Named DAR Good Citizen at Alpine High
Miss Gula Lee Morrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Morrow has been selected as the Good Citizen among Alpine High School seniors by the DAR. The award honors grades dependability service leadership and patriotism with a pin from Big Bend Chapter DAR and a National Society certificate.
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Gula Lee Morrow
Dar’s ‘Good Citizen
Ray Morrow
Alpine High School
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. W
Big Bend
DAR
National Society
Miss Morrow
Alpine
Mrs. Kokernot Captures High Prize At Bridge Club
Mrs. David Kokernot won high score for the afternoon as Mrs. Z. M. Decie hosted the Lucky 13 Bridge Club at her home. Second high went to Mrs. Earl McElroy with Mrs. Otis Kimball low. Guests included Mesdames Kimball, C. E. Patterson, McElroy, L. D. Harris, Kokernot, Dick Rogers and H. W. Morelock, with potted geraniums decorating the rooms.
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David Kokernot
Z. M. Decie
Earl McElroy
Otis Kimball
Mmes. Kimball
C. E. Patterson
McElroy
L. D. Harris
Kokernot
Dick Rogers
H. W. Morelock
Mrs. Lois McIntyre Hosts Thursday Bridge Club
Mrs. Lois McIntyre entertained the Thursday Bridge Club at her Marfa Highway home. Present were Mesdames Terry, Harris, King Terry Sr., Gillett, Rogers, Winter, Pate, Creigh, and others with guests from Fort Davis and Marfa. Prizes awarded for high, second, and consolation. Also noted: Mrs. Ritchey visiting Marathon, and Mrs. Burgess hosting a relative.
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Lois McIntyre
Marfa Highway
Mesdames W. H. Terry
L. D. Harris
King Terry Sr
Jean Gillett
Dick Rogers
Mesdames
W. I. Winter
Jimmy Pate
Alfred Creigh
Locals share brief notes on pastors and merchants
Rev R E Streetman and Mrs Streetman attended a state Baptist evangelistic conference in Dallas. F L McCollum and Paul Forchheimer were in Dallas buying merchandise for their stores. Rev Charles Conder spoke at St Pauls parish meeting in Marfa on The General Convention. Mrs Grace Wallace of Austin recuperates at the McClure home. she is a Sul Ross graduate employed by the Texas Employment Commission. Mrs Etta Hargus traveled to Los Angeles to visit her daughter Audrey and will go on to Houston to see Etta Mae and Thelma Jean.
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R. E. Streetman
First Baptist Church
F. L. McCollum
The
Model
Paul Forchheimer
Forchheimer’s
Dallas
Charles Conder
Marfa
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Conder
Florida
Grace Wallace
Austin
M. T. McClure
Wallace
Sul Ross College
Texas Employment Commission
Etta Hargus
Los Angeles
Audrey
Houston
Etta Mae
Thelma Jean
Miss Moore Addresses DRT on Texas History Incidents
Miss Jean Moore spoke to the Daughters of the Republic of Texas chapter at Sul Ross College on early Texas courts, the Texas Navy, the first Texas Congress, and constitutional histories. The group discussed Texas heritage, urged teaching Texas history to children, and donated a book to the Texana Room in memory of Mrs. Hally Bryan Perry.
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Miss Moore
Texas
Hally Bryan Perry
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
Earl McElroy
Mmes
W. H. McElroy
Roy L. Deaton
Miltin Hill
Texana
Sul Ross College
Jean Moore
Social Science Department
Sul Ross
Texas Navy
Texas Congress
Frances Phillips speaks on AAUW fellowships program
Dr. Frances Phillips history professor at Sul Ross spoke to AAUW on AAUW Fellowships at the group’s Thursday meeting in the Hospitality Room. Fellowship funds from the national organization aid women working on dissertations. Mary Ann Beanland played piano preceding the talk. Delta Kappa Gamma luncheon date changes were announced to March 21. Guests Mr. and Mrs. David Fovargue welcomed a son, Duane David, born Jan 10. other children are Karen 4 and Paul 2.
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Frances Phillips
Sul Ross
AAUW
First Presbyterian Church
National Organization
E. C. Shearer
Phillips
Mmes
Charles Thomas
C. D. McCollister
Mary Ann
For Sale 8-Column Burroughs Adding Machine
For sale an eight column Burroughs adding machine in completely reconditioned A-1 shape. Price is $65. Contact Big Bend TV Jewelry & Music Co dated 1-15.
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Burroughs
Big Bend Tv, Jewelry & Music Co
Legion Auxiliary to Meet Monday for Lawmaking Program
Miss Jean Moore of Sul Plains will discuss how a bill becomes a law as the American Legion Auxiliary hosts a legislative program at 7 30 p.m. Monday January 19 in the Legion Home. Mrs Elvie Williams and Mrs Elizabeth Randall lead the meeting.
Card of Thanks for loving help and sympathy
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for the loving help and sympathy shown during a time of grief. Ham Holman extends appreciation for the comfort and kindness from many friends.
Local Society Notes With Sandwiches and Tea
A social gathering lists attendees including Mmes Collins Mc Elroy Deaton Bumham Johnson Baines Holmes and Misses Linn Hill and Miltin Hill. Guests were Miss Jean Moore and Mrs Earl McElroy. The event featured sandwiches olives pickles cake tea and coffee among items present.
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Mmes. D. W. Collins
W. H. McElroy
Roy F. Deaton
W. T. Bumham
Wall Lou Johnson
George W. Baines
Charles T. Holmes
Anna D
Margaret Linn
Miltin Hill
Jean Moore
Earl McElroy
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Gay Gibson
Bramh
Gay
Gibeon
Tedey
Tross & Cross
Border Patrol
Marfn
Brite
James W. Glasscock
Wally Lou Johnson
W. H. Rawlings
Smit
U. S .No
Idaho
Lbean
Kimbell
Borden
Nabisco
Elliott
Mrs. Lois McIntyre
Servd
George Baines
Graves Bogel
R. A. Bow
Chalmers Broadfoot
Glasscock
Chas. T. Holmes
R. D. McCready
Joe Smith
Chas. L. Thomas
Mildred Elliott
Miltia Hill
Herman E. Dirks
G. W. Archer
R. S. McCracken
Ore
L. C. Ritchey of
Marathon
Joe Burgess
Alpine School OF Fine Arts
Ruel T. Warnock
David Fovargue
Painesville
Ohio
Duane David
Karen
Paul
Fovargue
Harry Fovargue
Legion Auxiliary
Ham Holman
Winter Cleaners
Washateria
Jumbo Savings
Rexall
Bath
Nome
Alpine Drug Store
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