Big Bend Stock Show Draws Young 4-H Farmers and 280 Fat Lambs
A large Big Bend Stock Show event in Alpine showcases 280 fat lambs 20 breeding sheep and 18 baby beeves entered by 4-H and FFA youth. Judging starts 8 30 a m lambs and 1 30 p m steers weigh ins finish by 9 a m. An auction follows at 2 30 p m with Don Estes of San Angelo as bidder. Cash premiums total 400 with special awards from H L Kokernot Jr. and showmanship medals plus plans to move standout animals to Fort Worth El Paso San Angelo and San Antonio shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Git Brewster
Jeff Davis Cou
Don Estes
San Angelo
Otis Kimball
Zed Decie
Jim Espy
Forrestston
Travis Roberts
David Worth Evans
Keith Morcow
Gage Holland
Clay Espy
Elton “McGowill
Johnny “Fitz
Ralph” Meriwether
Joe Eesey Kimball
J. Ki Miler
Caven Woodward
Steve Stuimberg Sc
Steve Stumberg
W.H. Terry Jr
Gene Cartledge
Aries Stringfellow
Miles Pierce
Ed. Fowlkes
Gene ” Benson
Syne Kelly
George Merrill
Dick Rogers
Bill Donnell
Bill” Soht
Zoye Decie
All Means
David Kokernot
Paul Forchheimer
Hugh White
Burt Beckett
Toni Yarbro
Willy Green
Jack’ Catto
Ellis
Vestel Askew
Sonora
Armour Lamb
A. J.” Bierschwab
Sui Oss
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Fort Worth
Paso
San’ Antonio
Amblin Around Alpine And The Big Bend And Davis Mountains
Alpine community notes celebrate long time Avalanche readers and local boosters. The piece recalls coffee shop chats at the Holland Hotel and highlights residents like Charley Hunter Nig Bennett John Stowell Ralph Linares Al and Mickie Creigh and Dr Wildenthal. It opens a contest for the oldest subscriber with a free year and mentions readers from Imperial Minneapolis Fort Stockton and Fort Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Square
New York City
Holland Hotel
Charley * Hunter
Nig Bennett
John Stowell
Ralph Linares
Mickie Creigh
Dran Wildenthal
Pop We
Roy Whiteside
Storey
Chick Ives
Avalanche
Louie Starns
Ysleta
Hal Burnett
Imperial
Hal
W. J. Burnett
Alpine
Hendryx Heads C of C Banquet Set For Monday
Alpine chamber of commerce banquet planned for 7 p m Monday Jan 24 at the Holland Hotel will honor Gene Hendryx as new C of C president and introduce other 1955 officers and directors. The theme Alpine Whats Ahead for 1955 promises a capacity crowd with a prime roast beef dinner. Tickets are $2 50 and available at the Chamber office and downtown stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpin Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Chamber
Gene Hendryx
Chamber of Commerce
Hendryx
D. D. Thomas
Frank McCollum
G. C. McDaniel
Bill Winter
Bill Sohl
Marvin Kay
John Richard Whiteside
Dick Rogers
Paul Forchheimer
Gene Hilger
Jim Francois
McCollum
Thomas
Bryan Wildenthal
Ray LaBell
Chalmers Broadfoot
Don Luttetén
Jack Cross
Hugh White
Felix McGaughy
Ralph Linares
Alayor White
Wildenthal
Sul’ Ross
Will P
McGaughy
Brewster County
Mr. Little
Williams to Pursue Doctorate at Wisconsin Madison
Bill Williams, a popular Range Animal Husbandry instructor at Sul Ross State College, receives a leave of absence for spring and early summer 1955 to pursue a doctorate. He will teach audio and visual education on a University of Wisconsin fellowship in Madison, Wisconsin, while continuing extension teaching in West Texas. Mr and Mrs Williams will depart Alpine by car for Madison on January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E
Bill) Williams
Sul Ross State College
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Williams
West Texas
Alpine
Sul Ross Holds Finals and Announces Spring Term
Final exams at Sul Ross State College were held over three days. Registration for the spring semester opens Tuesday with freshmen registering then and upperclassmen Wednesday. Regular classes resume Thursday January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Sul Ross State College
Alpine Bucks Triumph In A And Presidio Split Tilts
The Alpine Bucks defeated Presidio High 89 68 in the A game while the B game went to Presidio. Mendoza led Presidio with 18 points, and Parra scored 25 for the Bucks. Jimmie Matlock topped Alpine with 24 points as the team prepares for 7AA conference play with a 15 4 record and a remaining schedule through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Bucks
Presidio High School
Alpine High Gym
Bucks
Mendoza
Presidio
Ornelas
Tavarez
Dominguez
Link
James Crawford
Tino Valenzuela
Dexter Thomas
Ernest Fierro
Dan Logan
Ruben Gallego
Parra
Behrens
Armendarez
Para
Jimmie Matlock
Jack Burgess
Tom Hernandes
Phil McGaughy
Elisio Mernandez
Alpine Fire Department Retains 25 Percent Credit in 1954 Losses
Fire losses in Alpine during 1954 totaled about 9645 dollars and the local Volunteer Fire Department reported eight calls, 77 man hours, 7450 gallons of water used, and 13870 feet of hose deployed. Fire Chief J C Cooley announced that a fogging system will be added with pressure under 650 pounds, funded by the city for hose and equipment. The department owns multiple pumps and vehicles, claims to be well equipped for a volunteer unit in the Permian Basin, and aims to improve the fire house. Twenty two members currently serve, with screening for prospects. E R Cowell is assistant chief and J G Barrow marshal.
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Allpine Aring
J.C. Cooley
Alpine
Seagraves
Cooley
Permian Basin
New Community Center Dedication Slated Jan 30
Dedication and formal opening of the Alpine Community Center will be held from 2 30 to p m January 30, announced by Mrs George Baines, chairman of the board. Architect A V Benner of El Paso and trustees inspected the building Wednesday and turned it over to trustees in the name of the Women s Division of Christian Service of the Methodist Church. First board meeting in the new building was held January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
George Baines
A. V. Benner
el Paso
Womn
Division of
Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Davies
Noble Armstrong
Gerald B. Ogle
Alpine Study Club
Imrs
J. F. Nichols
H.C. LaBeff
Presbyterian ‘Women's “Association
J.T. Carney
Pilot Club
Albert’ Halpern
Lions Club
Myrtle White
Nazarene Church
Pedro Pulcham
Presbyterian Council
Etta’ Harg
New Big Bend Park Chief Welcomed in Alpine
George W. Miller assumes duties as Big Bend National Park superintendent after Lon Garrigan's departure. Miller, a 29 year Park Service veteran from Glacier National Park, spoke to Alpine business leaders at the Holland Hotel. Planning committee discussed fall dedication with possible attendance by President Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Central School
Safety Patrol
Alpine
Alpine Central
The
American Legion
Centennial
Harry Miles
Manuel Linares
Richard Hale
Jerry McNamara
R. D. Skelton
Marshall Webster
Bob Gard
Lee Anderson
Tillman Eddy
Fritz Weyerts
Peyton Cain
Jim Francois
Chamber of Commerce
Catharine Smith
Van‘ece Jacoby
Joe Clark
American Legion Safety Committee
Jack Johnson
Roscoe Morgan
Hugh White
Hunter
George Miller
New Big Bend Park
Big Bend National Park
Texas
George W. Miller
Holland Hotel
Miller
Lon Garrigan
National Park Service
Washington
Colorado
Glacier National Park
Park Service
George
Montana State Colleg
Big Bend Park
Wyoming
Montana
Garrison
Big Bend
Bryan Wildenthal
Eisenhower
W. J. Newell
Mothers March On Polio Set For Jan 28 Night
Brewster County jurors selected including four women paved history in a Dec 22 highway accident case near Antelope Lodge. Oren Stirman of Alpine faced a not guilty verdict. The Mothers March on Polio in Alpine Jan 28 aims to boost 1955 polio funding with a 7 to 8 pm window, led by the Pilot Club and chaired by Mrs Gene Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
W. G. Fielder
C. E. Patterson
J. W. Shepperd
E. Hudson
W. E. Lochart
D. L
Dick) Cross
Paul W. Vogt
Oren A. Stirman
Alpine
Antelope Lodge
Bruce Sutton
Mae M. Ament
Gene Benson
Alpine Mothers
Marvin Kay
Jack Todd
March of Dimes Drive Gains Fresh Momentum
Alpine moves the campaign into high gear with coffee days and school children contributions. Brewster County chairman Kenneth Stucke says coffee days will be held Friday at the Holland Hotel Coffee Shop and Saturday at the Grill. Free coffee already served at City Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Kenneth Stucke
Brewster County
Holland Hotel
City Drug
Sul Ross Lobos To Play Texas Lutheran College
Sul Ross Lobos seek a return to winning after losing twice to Sam Houston State in Huntsville. They travel to Se guin to face Texas Lutheran College, then proceed to Kingsville for two games versus Texas A&I next Monday and Tuesday. Don Pearson led scoring in Huntsville with 23 and 14 points, while C. J. Hansen totaled 13 in the Saturday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobo
Sam Houston State
Huntsville
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Lobos
Kingsille
Exas A&i
Don Pearson
Lobo
C. J. Hansen
Stephen F. Austin
Ranches In Best Shape Since 1946 Due To Snow And Rain
Moisture across the region improved ranch conditions with two inches or more in many areas from Alpine north through the Davis Mountains. Reports show significant rainfall in the Big Bend and surrounding ranches, including 1.70 inches at the Davidson ranch and about 1.5 inches at the Cartwright ranch. At the town’s station, 1.32 inches fell in January with a prior 0.55 inches, compared with only 0.31 inches the previous year.
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Big Bend
Alpine
Davis Mountains
Ark
H. B. Pruett Ranch
Kobernot
Davidson Ranch
P. V
Cartwright
Town
Marathon
Stillwell Ranch
Ange
Ul Ross College
Future Teachers Meet Held by Alpine High
Future Teachers Assn hosted about 80 members and 20 sponsors for the District VI gathering. Delegates from Ysleta El Paso Austin Crane Sanderson and Alpine High attended along with Sul Ross group. Alpine thanked Miss Myrtle Whiteside for hosting and Dr Bevington Reed of Sul Ross spoke on choosing teaching as a career. Breeders to Meet follows with Highland Hereford gathering at Marfa Crews fete at 12 45 p m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High
Senco
Bryan Wildenthal
Supt Peyton’ Cain
Alpine
Joyce Lockhart
Henor
Ann Gerbert
Kay Young
Marfa
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Amblin
Big Bend and
Minneapolis
Minnesota
A. E. Rochester
St. Petersburg
Fla
Rio Grande’ Valley
George Baker
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Fort Davis
Barry Scobee
R. C. McCready
Scobee
Mr. McCready
Houston
Sam
Hock
Jeff Davis
A. N. Alkire
Peyton Kelly
Don Gaddis
Bill Fryar
Beatrice Woolley
H. D. Coleman
Joe Baxter
Names & News
Ernie Teague
Frank Young
Big Bend Sportsmen
Bill J Winter
Rotary
C of C
S. Brewster
Lajitas
A.D O Neal
Universal Service Corp
Mr. O'Neal
el Paso Laboratory
Tesla
O'Neal
Atomic Energy Commission
Brewster
Donald Peters
Bill Williams
Wisconsin U
March of Dimes
Sul Ross Lobos
Apri
Nevill and Terry
Dallman
Sims
Kimball
Ferguson
Parr-Pate
Ted Gray
H. L
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