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Newspaper

Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1959

Page

14

Alpine Cowboys appoint Popowski and Maguire as managers

Gene Russell notes Edward Popowski new Alpine Cowboys field manager and Fred Maguire, new coach, both with extensive organized baseball backgrounds. Cowboys train in Ocala, Florida and open season in Alpine in April. John Conder of Alpine reports from Auckland, New Zealand, recounting a YMCA camp and travels including Rangitoto Ridge and Camp Adair with American youth participants.

Poll Tax Required for City Elections

Mayor W. F. E. Lockhart received advice from the state attorney general affirming that all voters in city elections must have a poll tax or an exemption. The issue arose as some believed city voting did not require the state tax.

Faw W. FE. Lockhart Genera Lockhart

Girls Show Top Lambs at Big Bend Livestock Show

At the Big Bend Livestock Show last Saturday, top lamb honors went to Ann Espy for champion finewool and Janet Grubb for champion crossbred. First National Bank of Alpine and West Texas Utilities bought the champion lambs for 85 dollars each, while four firms donated animals back to the show. Barbara Grubb won sheep showmanship with Janet Grubb second and Ann Espy third. complete sheep show results list numerous placements across heavy finewool, medium finewool, and light finewool divisions.

Suse Waves Tea Chub Big Bend Ann Espy Janet’ Grubb Bank of Alpine Ann Imb West ‘Texas Utilities Janet C. G. Morrison Co J.C. Penney Livingston's Alpine Jim Spy Armando Granado Tom Webb Frank Hartnett Sandra Stumberg Caren Stumberg Tommy Lane Mando Valenzuela Ruben Granado Eddie Harvey Sabas Carillo J Richardson Contayno Flores Vicent Acosta Medium Finewool Barbara Grubb Shannon Grubb Joe Medley Dickey Krebs Tor Webb Tommy Krebs George Grubb Harvey Ballard Ramon Gallego Pablo Aguilar Caytano Flores Lenny Fitch Asa Stone Raymond Gallego Manéa Valenzuela Manuel Payne Jose Portillo Hoogie Htvie Jim Potter Janet Grubb Manuel Bigarano

Fort Davis Marathon Feeders Win Top Places In Call Show

Fort Davis and Marathon feeders dominated the Big Bend Livestock Show after a tight Alpine event. Barbara Grubb of Fort Worth led with a 801-pound Hereford calf Little Britches bred by Roy Largent & Sons, while Bill Donnell Jr of Marathon showed reserve Casper at 864 pounds. Awards span heavyweight to lightweight categories with showmanship honors to Grubb and Martha Ann Gearhart.

Barbara Big Bend Fort Davis Bill Don Adams M Well Jr Marathon Jimmy Pate Hunter Big Bend- Davis FFA Alpine Marthon el Paso Fort Worth San Antonio Houston Bill Donnell Jr Casper Guy Garren St. Bill Donnell Jasper Guy ‘Garren Anet Grubb Gentata Ann Espy Kurt Davis Doc Janet Grubb Snoopy Kimball Ranch Barbara Grubb Hotshot Kimball Bill Gearhart Valentine Mitchell Hayes Mitchell Gage Ranch Bob Stowell Little Britches Largent Jim Espy Jr Tiptop John ‘Kelley Clay Espy Chappo George Jones Martha Ann Gearhart Jonesy Johnny Fitzgerld Ben Gearhart Joe Lane Bill Donnell Kesey Kimball Herbert L. Kokernot Jr First National Bank of Alpine Bob Stovell Jim Espy Alpine Cowboys Tommy Lane Arlyne Krebs Flora Belle Godfrey Lee Wiliams J. Y. Walker Mary Sue Webb Herbert Koker R Gage Holland Lions Club Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce

Alpine Marfa Open Sixth Annual Girls Cage Tourney Tonight

Alpine High School hosts the sixth annual Alliseniations basketball tourney with Marfa and Alpine girls opener in Alpine High Gym. Notable players include Carmen Natera Catalina Valenzuela Johnnie Gonzales and veterans Linda Kay Victoria Gallego Mary Hernandez and Mary Ann Sanchez. Preliminary games schedule in Alpine and Sul Ross gyms with Bracketville Fort Davis and San Bernardino teams lined up. Referees Jessie Geron James Richards Freddy Davis and Seldon Hensley. Alpine defeated McCamey 50 24 in district action with Linda Kay scoring 20 and Mary Elena Hernandez 16.

Alpine High School Alpine High Gym Marfa Alpine Carmen Natera Catalina Valenzuela Johnnie Gonsales Jackie Rawls Judy ‘Thee Julie Ramos Linda Kay Victoria Gallego Mary Hernandez Mary Ann Sanchez Georgia Lee Stone Merced Uranga Alpine High Sanderson Balmorhea Sul Ross Gymnasium Bracketville Fort Davis Allon Batmet Bracketville High School E Davis Rebecca Terry Sul Ross Collge Dai Central School Jessie Geron James Richards Freddy Davis Seldon “Hensley McCamey Mary Elena Hernandez Johnnie Gonzales Gloria Bingham Joyce Askenhurst Mrs. F

15 Awards Presented At CC Meet

Twelve clean up and paint up awards plus three special honors were given at the Climber of Commerce banquet. First National Bank president Dick Rogers presented the Holland Avenue improvement awards to Elliott and others, honoring homes and businesses improved through a Garden Club led campaign. The Highland Hereford Breeders Association received an award for declaring Brucellosis free in Brewster, Presidio and Jeff Davis counties, a first for the state, accepted by president Keesey Kimball of Alpine. Alan R Fraser, El Paso judge, spoke urging civic renewal and self reliance, cautioning against government handouts as he noted the need to restore decency and self respect. Hallie Stillwell presented a copy of her book How Come It’s Called That to Judge Fraser.

Dick Rogers First National Bank Dave Elliott Billy Ward Bell Cosden Motel Bien Venido Winter Cleaners Sul Ross Gulf Station Elliott W. D. McCall Bob's Place Alpine Garden Club Powell Holland Avenue Garden Club Chambr of Commerce Highland Hereford Breeders Association Brewster Presidio Jeff Davis Keesey Kimball Alpine Aul Forenheimer D. M Nig) Bennett Alan R Fraser Sth Court of Civil Appeals el Paso America Hallie Stillwell Fraser

Bucks Defeat Panthers 41-28 in district showdown

Alpine Bucks upset Fort Stockton Panthers 41-28 as they led all game high scorers were Wallace Peters with 15 and Billy Davis with 13. W. Richard Hale topped Alpine with 11 in the B game Alpine hosts Denver by Mustangs next, with both games starting at 6:30 and 8 p.m. respectively.

Alpine Bucks Fort Stockton Panthers Bucks Panthers Billy Davisickey Logan Wallace Peters Dennis Williams Sminole Indians Closly Billy Davis Fort “Stockton Richard Hale Alpine Denver Mustangs Seminole Indians Billy Davi Rain Ward

Stovell Named CC President at Alpine Banquet

Jack Stovell the Sul Ross College business manager will serve as president of Alpine 1959 at a country club banquet before about 200 attendees. Thad Corkins becomes incoming director as vice president. Gene Hillger reappointed treasurer. Officers include Pete Bishop manager Patsy Powell secretary. Forrest Walker introduced staff. new directors Allen East Marvin Ky Frank McCollum. Stovell a Maxwell NM native, Sul Ross graduate, has long held college posts and resides in Alpine with Mary Easey and two sons and a daughter.

Air Stovell Thad Corkins Gene Hillger Pete Bishop Patsy Powell Forrest Walker Allen East Marvin Ky Frank McCollum Maxwell John Stovell Mr. Stovell Sanderson High School Sul Ross Alpine Holland Hotel

Boston Names Popowski and Maguire to Cowbys Manager Coach

Edward J. Popowski aged 45 was named field manager of the Alpine Cowboys of the Sophomore League and Fred Maguire, 59, a former New York Giants player, was chosen as coach. Boston Red Sox veteran Popowski has 21 years with the organization and will lead the Cowboys from Sayreville New Jersey where his family will remain while he coaches in Texas.

Gene Russell Edward Popowski Alpine Cowboys Fred Maguire Popowski Sayreville N. J Maguire Newton Center Mass Texas New York Giants John McGraw Ciid San Antonio Alpine Cowboys Boston Red Sox Ocala Fla Edward J Pops) Popowski Red Sox John J. McGraw Nokernet Rveia Yestiday Allentown Mary Terry Ricky Randy Carol Ann Sherry Sayerville Boston

Post Office Receipts Up 1958 Increase Report

Postmaster Billy Vest of Alpine announced 1958 post office gross receipts at $50,799.19, up from 1957's $46,229.14. The 125 percent increase showed $832.61 more than the 1957 figure, with the calendar year receipts at $47,061.75 compared to $46,229.14 prior year. Adjustments were made due to rate increases last Aug 1 to measure true changes in business.

Fostar Billy Vest Alpine Vest

Cemetery Association Meeting Set for Monday in Alpine

Alpine Cemetery Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the chamber of commerce. Members are asked to gather at the cemetery fence before the session to discuss a major topic for the meeting.

Cemetery Association Alpine Cemetery Association Chamber of Commerce

Camping Authority to Assist Mitre Peak Expansion

Camping Division official Salomon from the national Girl Scout staff will visit Camp Mitre Peak on Saturday January 24 to aid expansion plans. He will stay four days in Midland Monahans and Alpine working with the camp committee. Former recreational engineer with the National Park Service, he now serves as a consultant for a national recreation resources study.

Sman Saloman National Girl Scout Staff Camp Mitre Peak Midand Monahans Alpine Salomon National United States

Area Sees Wind Snow With Flying Snow and Dry Ground

Weather across the area turned windy and snowy on Tuesday and Wednesday with Alpine reporting about an inch of snow and Fort Ranchers noting three inches. Ground moisture remains low despite the precipitation while a heavy rain area tracked between Paso and Marfa. Presidio saw clear conditions yesterday morning and a big wind damaged Joe Baxter’s Aeronca airplane.

Tongay Eally Alpine Jimy Fort

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