Brown Lake Hearing Prompts Recreation Use Debate
In Austin on Monday Mrs. George A. Brown testified the Brown Ranch lake would serve recreation if the dam is approved. Opposing attorney Wade Spilman clashed over intent, then apologized as he argued for his clients. Neville Haynes, sworn as a 39 year resident, admitted his age was 39. Alpine residents met Gov. Connally after the hearing, escorted by Gene Hendryx. CAP Wood to mark his 93rd birthday on Sunday January 27 with family visiting Drury Wood. Dan Blocker named Texan of the Year by the Texas Press Association. award to be presented in San Antonio on January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Glasscock
Brown Ranch
Austin
George A
Gussie) Brown
Wade Spilman
Lower Valley
Mary Anne DeBarbrie
John Connally
Gene Hendryx
Fresteman
Texas Press Association
Dan Blocker
Texan
TPA
Blocker
Sul Ross College
Hoss
San Antonio
Alpine Grid Games Listed Schedule For 1964 Football
Alpine High School Bucks will play a 10 game football schedule next fall with six home games. The first six games start at 8 p.m. and the last four district games start at 7 30 p.m. The schedule begins at Marfa and Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School Bucks
Marfa
Sanderson
Sister of Jeff Graham dies in Valentine two car crash
Mrs. Robert Humphris of Marfa, sister of Jeff Graham, was instantly killed yesterday when her car collided with a second vehicle in Valentine. C M Anderson of Valentine, driver of the other car, was not seriously injured but in shock. Humphris had been substitute teaching in Valentine and had traveled from Marfa when the crash occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Humphris
Marfa
Jeff Graham
Sam
Valentine
C.M. Anderson
Brewster County
Alpine Livestock Show crowns champions in multiple classes
Four Lamb-Jeanne Donnell Exhibits Alpine Girls claim the top steer, wool and crossbred classes at the Big Bend Livestock Show. Marsha Mills wins champion crossbred lamb. Jimmy Johnson reserve. Jimmy Espy champion fine wool. Mike Edmondson reserve fine wool with buyers and donors named. Steer show crowns Jeanne Donnell grand champion with Hereford. Joe Wright reserve Hereford. sale prices and buyers for several animals noted. Showmanship prizes awarded by local judges. multiple clubs including 4-H and FFA represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Alpine
Jeanne Donnell
Marathon
Bill Donnell
Joe
Lamb
T. A. DeVore
Jimmy
Geeslin Funeral Home
Jimmy Espy
Fort Davis
J.P. Espy
Mike Edmondson
Alpine Ffa
Wil McCutcheon
Shepperd's Jewelry
Walter Skinner
Candy Weston
Marsha Mills
Bob Owens
Clint Owens
Keith Johnson
Janet Lee
Bobby Ford
John Watts
FFA
Larry Mills
Elaine Babcock
Bill Stovell
Joan Johnson
Ann Espy
Candy Wes
T. Lane
Judy Owens
Ellis Owens
Joe Wright
Sage Ranch
Dni
Jimmy Justice
Argent Ranch
Manuel Sarcia
Hess Ranch
Ith
Frank Bustamante
Forker-Gage Ranch
Sth
Barbara Grubb
Strauss Medina Ranch
Anet Grubb
Sargent Ranch
Kimball Ranch
Grace Garcia
Ightning Ranch
Firstational Bank
Herefon
Casner Motor Co
Combine
Keesey Kimball
Joe T. Lane
Ben Gearhart
Ted Dunton
Jim Espy
Powell
Janet Grubb
Robert Cross
Monroe Adamson
Alpine i Ffa
Church Revival at Alpine to Host Four Nights
The Marathon Methodist Church invites the public to a four night revival starting January 29 through February 1. Rev Clyde Chescutt of First Methodist Alpine will lead services at 7 30 each evening with Rev Neal Hufford welcoming attendees. Refreshments and fellowship follow each night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Chescutt
First Methodist Church
M Alpine
Neal Hufford
Marathon Methodist Church
Baptists Plan Men's Day Here
Southern Baptist First Baptist Church to observe Men’s Day January 27 with men leading both worship services. Sunday morning program features Dr. Harvey Gilliam, W. E. Williams, Carlos Land, Dick Tucker, Doyle Vincent. Sunday night service led by J. M. Floyd and several 4-H and FFA members including Mike Roark, Joe Cobos, Scotty Gibbens, Judy Owens, Joe Wright, Bob Owens, and Bill Stowell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Churches
First Baptist Church
Harvey Gilliam
W. E. Williams
Carlos Land
Dick Tucker
Doyle Vincent
J. M. Floyd
Tony
Mike Roark
Joe Cobos
FFA
Bill Stowell
Rick Roark
Jimmy Espy
Joe Wright
Judy Owens
Scotty Gibbens
Bob Owens
Southdown
Mike Edmondson
Johnny Gibbens
Ann Espy
Jay Foster
Clint Owens
Bill Stovell
Calamity State Grant Clears Alpine Dam Plan
A Gas Water Commission permit clears the Calamity Creek dam near Alpine after a two hour Austin hearing. The 100 foot high earthen dam will impound 6047 acre feet, create a 6 to 7 mile shoreline, and support a recreational lake with public facilities. Private funds will back construction and resort development, with full filling expected within 12 months after rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral Mountain Aire
H. A. Beckwith
Othorent
Rio Grande
Eather
Charles DeBarbrie
Brow Game
DeBarbrie
Mars. Brown
Joe B. Winston
Charles Greenwood
Mercedes
Bill C Kerr
Midland
First National Bank
C. E.patterson
Stanley Joseph
Sanford DeVoll
Sam Schulze
Im Casner
Forrest Walker
Im Francois
Alonzo Hord
Hugh White
Bob Corkins
Bill Winter
Bill Sohl
Thad Corking
Neville Haynes
Missina D. Linn
Mary Anne Debarbbrie
George E. Brown
Espy Colts Win Both Divisions at Big Bend Livestock Show
Ann Espy exhibited the champion filly and stud colt in the Big Bend Livestock Show held Saturday. The filly champion was "Papa Dandy" with Jim Espy as breeder and "Jet Starfire" won the stud colt class for Ann Espy. Judges included Ralph Dy of Odessa and Jimmy Taylor. The event featured prize money of 408 dollars and a night sale totaling 5170.20 dollars. Community leaders thanked attendees and supporters for fostering a youth program through the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Espy
Ann
Jim + Espy pion
Papa Dandy
Ted Bun
Ron
Marfa
Mrs. Marlene
Toni Lane
Baber
Je Donnell
Lina
Nancy McGonagill
Starlife
Ann Ésyy
Jet Starfire
Kim Lane
Jim
Jim Espy
Jre
Santo Patricio
Janet Grubb
Chip
Ni Gonagill
Starfire
Amy Justice
Grubb
Deborah Bunton
Ralph Dy
West Tex Quarter Horse Breeders Association of
Odessa
Jimmy Taylor
First National Bank
Big Spring
M. A. Batter
Ozona
Otis Whittenburg
del Rio
FFA
Chris Kountz
Alpine High School
B. G. Hill
Brewster-Jeff Davis
Lions Club of
Alpine
Gage Holland
Marathon
Rotary Club
Big Bend Livestock Show Committee
Big Bend
Big Bend Country
County Sets 1963 Salaries for Brewster County Officials
Commissioners kept officers on a salary basis and approved 1963 pay for many county posts including county judge Felix P. McCaughy at 5156.25 plus 1200 car, county clerk Sara Pugh at 5156.25, attorney Bruce C. Sutton 4500, sheriff Jim Skinner 5756.20, tax assessor collector G. Hell 5156.25 plus 240 cert, and numerous deputies, jurist staff, and support roles with varied allowances and car expenses. The list also includes commissioners, JP incumbents, and ex officio offices with specified salaries and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Cunty
Felix P. McCaughy
Sara Pugh
Bruce C. Sutton
Torney
Avora Owens
County
Trever
Jim Skinner
G. Hell
Cooley
Pet
Robert G. Valanes
Sam Mather
Hex Ivey, Jr
JP. Parker
Lee S. Dickson
R.A. Weber
C, E. Young
Imogene Ross
Tom B. Leary
Veterans Service
Tom Valenzuela
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Brown Lake
Amblin
Cap Wood
Drury Wood
Animal Hi
Tournam
Welth
van Hor
van Horn
Ic~ Carney
Alva Hernandez
Rosie
Barbara Davis
Linda Valero
Bonnie Uringa
Dawn Shannon
Shirley Ridour
Maria
Jinda Smith
Joy Tuscana
McCamey
Katty Smith
Jarbara Cavillo
Jai Sree
Cindy Goleman
IGS Superette
Tucker's Mobil Service
Model Clean~ Tm
Lion's Club
City Drag
Srewster County
Mov Rotary Club
Brenda Roberts
Rosie Adamson
Aida Hernandez
Suzanne Ritter
Hortensia Llanez
Honnie Orange
Joe McFarling
Nancy Willis
Yolanda Tucker
Elisa Espinosa
Hendryx
Big Bend Group
Gov
Joe T. Davidson
Memphis
Tenn
Cameron C, Tre
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