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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
1
4-H and FFA feeders from Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties gear up to exhibit calves and sheep at the state shows after the success of last Saturday's Big Bend Livestock Show here. Jeanne Donnell of Marathon led the effort with local youth teams preparing for the events.
Amblinman STAN Joseph writes a note with subscription renewal in The Avalanche. Bake Turner, Alpine High grad and ex Texas Tech star, named MVP on the New York Jets. letter from James M. Martino Jr. praises the 1963 season and 1964 hopes. Also reports on wagon-train articles in Western Horseman and local livestock show results from Marathon and Alpine area.
Alpine attorney Richard E. Bowers 32 announces Democratic bid for Brewster County attorney in the May 2 primary. He cites education at Southwestern and Texas, Air Force service in Germany, legal work in Bay City and Austin, and service on the Texas attorney general staff. He is married with one daughter and asks voters to discuss duties and his qualifications.
The March of Dimes campaign climaxes next week as the Mothers March begins Tuesday with co chairs Mrs Raymond Seymour and Mrs Al Sanchez guiding Alpine residents. Local chair Don Geeslin says the tub of dimes will be at the post office Saturday, weather permitting, to support polio relief and other children's medical needs.
Vic Heil announces candidacy for re election as Brewster County tax assessor and collector. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his knowledge and ability and asks for voter support citing his past record.
Herman Ledbetter district manager of West Texas Utilities Co. Marfa was elected chairman of the Big Bend National Park Development Committee, succeeding Homer Hudgins of Alpine. The group discussed Parque Nacional del Carmen across the Rio Grande and formed a committee led by Paul Forchheimer to coordinate with park officials.
A 12 passenger bus has been donated to Sul Ross State College by H L Kobernot Jr according to Dr Bryan Wildenthal president of the college. The vehicle features full power dual air conditioning units and a luggage carrier.
Spring term registration at Sul Ross State College opens Monday and Tuesday per registrar Glenn Davis. Feb 10 is the deadline. Upperclassmen register Monday, freshmen and transfer students Tuesday in the Administration Building. Registration hours align with last-name initials. classes begin Wednesday January 29.
William H. Earney of Marfa declares candidacy for district attorney of the 83rd Judicial District comprising Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster Pecos Upton and Reagan counties. A 4S year old Texas native, UT law graduate, Navy veteran and longtime Presidio County attorney, he is married and a Rotarian.
The Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its first organizational meeting at Bien Venido Restaurant at 8 p m on Wednesday January 15 with 10 men enrolled. A second meeting followed January 22. former Jaycees may join as associates via Dick Bowers.
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