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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

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Lobos fall to Howard Payne in home Lone Star clash

Howard Payne defeated Sul Ross 69 to 61 as Herman Hudson led with 31 points for the Lobos. Al Mloven topped the Jackets with 22, while C Strickland and Edwin Cox added 15 and 10. Jackets shot 47 percent to Sul Ross 37, leading 32-20 at halftime. Sul Ross hosts Lamar Tech and Stephen F. Austin in upcoming games, both at 7:30 p.m.

Sul Ross Lobos Howard Payne Yellow Jackets Herman Hudson Argil Votraw Leland Caffey Rance Smith Yellow Jackets al Mloven Carisle Strickland Edwin Cox Jackets Lobos Lamar Tech Stephen F. Austin

Two New Faculty Members Join Sul Ross State College

Sul Ross State College announces two new faculty hires for the Spring Semester starting January 27. Dr Raymond B Seymour joins from Los Angeles with a PhD in Organic Chemistry and patents in plastics and oil additives. Dr J T Morrow joins the Business Administration Department with degrees from Trinity University and McCormick Seminary and experience as a minister and educator.

Sul Ross State College Raymond B. Seymour University of New Hampshire State University of Iowa Los Angeles California Aleylite Plastics & Chemical Corporation Seymour University of Iowa University of Chattanooga

Bill Soh Of Alpine Named Top Soil Conservationist In ’59

Bill Soh of Alpine was named outstanding soil conservationist of 1959 by the Highland Hereford Breeders Association at the annual meeting. The award cited brush control on the 11.24 acre Sohl Ranch and erosion control efforts including cedar dozing, net wire diversions, subsoiling to improve water penetration, range seeding, fencing, windmills, and two new wells. Jimmy Pate chaired the wards committee and lauded SCS technicians from Big Bend and Highland districts for assistance.

Sons of Spine Highland Hereford Breeders Association Jimmy Pate SCS Big Bend Highland Sohl Redrock

130-Game Sophomore Schedule Sets 30-Game Season

The Sophomore Baseball League plans 30 games from April 28 to August 31 with Alpine Cowboys and Albuquerque joining Odessa Hobbs Carlsbad and Artesia. Field managers come from major clubs. the all star game is July 12. League president Grady Terry notes assets exceed $11 000 and a $1 000 surplus will be shared among the five teams.

Ing N. M Russell Herbert L. Kokernot Albuquerque Odessa Hobbs Carlsbad Artesia Verlon L. Walker Chicago Cubs al Kubski Hobbsburgh Pirates Artes Giants Ed Serranos

Gene Cartledge laid to rest after funeral service

Memorial services were held for Gene Cartledge 16 at the Presbyterian Church. Cartledge a Brewster County ranchman died Thursday January 21 in an El Paso hospital. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers named from Alpine Fort Stockton El Paso and Marfa.

Gene Cartledge Brewster County Anchman el Paso Cartledge Castalon W. R. Cartledge Terlingua Quicksilver Leasel Harris San Angelo Eugene Cartledge Loke County Schreiner Institute University of Texas Mars Elm Grove Cemetery Maurice Bullock Fort Stockton Roberts. Stanley Forrest Walker Gene Hendryx Carl Heiman David Kokernot Caven Woodward Alpine Harold Webb Marfa

Senator Fuller Visits Sul Ross Facilities in Alpine

Port Arthur state senator and business visitor arrived in Alpine for his first Big Bend visit. He spent several hours inspecting Sul Ross State College and praised the campus for its beauty and adequacy. He plans to return next winter to hunt antelope and blacktail in the area.

Yepruuer Port Arthur Alpine Big Bend Sul Ross State College Fuller

Fort Worth visitor KE H Davidson visits parents

KE H Davidson of Fort Worth spent a few days this week visiting his father Ed Davidson and his mother in town, according to local family notices.

KE. H. Davidson Fort Worth Ed Davidson

Big Bend Livestock Show Showcases Top Quality Animals

Judges praised the Big Bend Livestock Show entries as the finest in years with high quality cattle and sheep. Ann Espy of Fort Davis won the grand champion Hereford steer bred by Roy R. Largent & Son, while Rodney Decker of Alpine showed a Black Angus from Garrett Angus Farms that placed second in heavyweight. Sheep judging highlighted Ann Espy and Jim Espy Jr as top crossbred and fine-wool champions, with Frank Newsom and Jeff Davis Counties noting outstanding baby beeves.

Big Bend Ann Espy Jim Espy Jr Frank Newsom Brewster Jeff Davis Woodrow Mills Ozona Joe Richardson Alpine Ffa Grubb Ft. Davis Krebs Carl Porter Rae ‘Mos FFA George Grubb Janet Grubb Russell McAfee PFA Pat McAfee Charles Babcock Ramon Gallego Bob Sledge Pete Hernandez Sammie Cunningham Hugh Sprott Wilton Smith Georgia Stone Ronnie Hinkca Ricky Cowell Jimmy Jimmy Poleter Georgia Grubb Barbara Grub Armando Valenzuela Johnny Krebs Fi. D Alfredo Ramos Asa Stone Sammie ‘Thomas Frank Ramos Harold Cowell Cayetano Flores Carl Potter Jim Es « Py Barbara Grubb Fy.d Shanon Grubb Dickie Krebs Charlie Babcock Connie Burling Elaine Babcock Armonado Jimsmie Potter Ross Skelton Treva Smith Geo

Shell Oil Buys 02 Ranch Leases in Pecos County

Shell Oil Co has purchased oil and gas leases covering about 1,000 acres on the 2 Ranch in Pecos County. The transactions, recorded in Brewster County clerk offices, involve blocks 211 213 and 219 in the T and St L Survey and follow a wildcat drilling note 19 miles north of Kelly Atlantic No 1.

Shell Oil Co Atlantic Kelly Pecos County Brewster County Lykes Bros T&stl

Lane Heads Cattle Assn. Herefords Dominate Market

Lane Heads Cattle Association hold annual meeting at Alpine Country Club with speaker Paul Swatter of the American Hereford Association predicting rising meat demand. New officers include Joe T. Lane as president and Bill Donnell as vice president. Keesey Kimball commended for two years as president. The group reported lease of Maria Fairgrounds, herd improvements, and growth of the bull sale and Corn Belt Feeder tour. Dues rise to 15 dollars minimum and 150 maximum with new calf branding fees, and Dr. Brownell of Ithaca attended as a distinguished guest.

Highland Hereford Breeders Association Alpine Country Club Paul Swatter Kansas City American Hereford “Association Texas Corn Belt David Combs Joe T. Lane Bill Donnell Cartwright Jim Bob Steen Dan Ponder Frank Newsom Keesey Kimball Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio Maria Fairgrounds Joe Lane Rust Largent Bull Sale Steen Jimmy Pate Dr. Brownell Ithaca, N. Y Cornell University

Jim White’s Champion Bull Sells At Highland Hereford Sale

Jim White’s champion bull Chispa Heir 20 sold for 3275 in Marfa as 208 animals moved at the Highland Hereford Sale. Buyers including Pete Kennedy Alpine and Forrest King Midland led a busy sale with totals around 68630 dollars for cows and calves and 487 average bull prices.

Jim White Chispa Bill Sohl Marfa W. H Tar) Terry Roy Ro Sargent Berry Hart van Horn Joe B. Mitchell Dick Swartz Pete Kennedy Alpine Newman and Dyer W. H. Terry Hart Mrs. Mars McLean J. S. Livingston J. K. Stark San Antonio Mimms

Alpine High Stage Band to Attend Alamo City Festival

Alpine High School Stage Band directed by Leland B Schultz will join 13 bands at Trinity University band festival in San Antonio on Saturday January 30 from 8 am to 5 30 pm. The 17 piece Fourth United States Army Dance Band of Fort Sam Houston under Sgt Morrison Waite will present a dance band clinic 1 30 to 5 30 pm.

Alpine High School Leland B. Schultz Trinity University San Antonio United States Army Dance Band Fort Sam Houston Sgt Morrison Waite Ming

Team From Uvalde Will Confer Degree at Lodge

A Masonic Lodge meeting Saturday January 30 at 4 30 p m will confer the EA degree. A Uvalde team including the candidate’s grandfather will perform the degree per Jack Johnson light refreshments will be served.

Masonic Lodge Uvalde Jack Johnson

Rites Held For Mrs Rackley In New Mexico

Funeral services for Mrs. W. W. Rackley were held at Livingston Funeral Home with Rev. R. R. Street officiating. She died after a short illness in a Tucumcari hospital. Survived by husband W. W. Rackley Jr. and three other relatives, the Rackleys long farmed near Marathon before moving to Conchos Dam NM. Born August 20 1906 in Divine Texas she married Will Rackley on September 2 1988.

W. W. Rackley Livingston Funeral Home R. R. Street Marathon Divine Texas W. J Etta Seeley Will Rackley W. W. Jr Conchos Dam Patsy Holmes Portales N. M Etta Rackley San Antonio

Central Girls Win Tourney in Barstow Invitational

Alpine Central senior girls win Barstows Junior High Invitational title by beating Barstow 23 20 in the final. Alpine also defeated Pyote 35 13 and Valentine 16 0 in early rounds. Camille Connor of Alpine Central made the all tourney team as Central improves to 7 9 for the season and hosts Sanderson next in Big Bend Junior Conference play.

Alpine High van Horn Brackettville High Tigerettes Fort Davis Alpine Marfa Presidio Sanderson Balmorhea Maria Alpine Centra Barstows Barstow Barstow Barstow "B Bathea Toyah Valentine Alpine Central Barstow "A Pyote Camille Connor Tom Connor Central

Sheriff Holds Dual Roles In Brewster County Move To Add Tax Official

County Judge Felix McGaughy ordered a special election for Feb 20 to decide if the tax assessor collector should be added to Brewster County officials. The election follows January 11 approval by the Commissioners Court and seeks efficiency by separating duties from the sheriff. Only eligible voters are taxpaying property owners in Brewster County.

Felix McGaughy Brewster County Commissioners’ Court Judge McGaughy Bruce Sutton Jim Skinner Tom Yarbro Gene Hendryx Skinner

Schulze Named to Succeed Dean Robertson at J C Penney

Sam Schulze will replace Dean Robertson as manager of the J C Penney store in this city on February 8. A Sul Ross College graduate, he joined Penney in Roswell and comes from the San Angelo store where he was assistant manager. He and wife Irene rented 906 North 7th Street. They have two sons, Tommy, a Sul Ross junior, and Sammy Jr. The elder Schulze is nearing retirement age but remains with Penney in Midlands.

Em Demize Dean Robertson J.C. Penney Sul Hoss Sin Colege Ate Robertson Schulze Penney Roswell N. M San Angelo Penney Irene Stone Tommy Sul Ross Sammy Jr Artesia Schulzer Midlands

Bruce Sutton Seeks Re election as Brewster County Attorney

Bruce Sutton announces his bid for re election as Brewster County Attorney subject to the Democratic primary in May. Appointed August 1954 after C E Patterson resigned to become district judge Sutton was elected to a two year term in 1964 and to a four year term in 1966. He said he will appreciate the support of Brewster County voters and will do his best to fulfil the duties of the office.

Snesse Aose Brewster County Sutton C. E. Patterson

Methodists To Hold Supper Sunday Night

First Methodist Church hosts a covered dish supper at 6 30 p m Sunday January 31 concluding the church wide School of Missions held during January The Africa focus includes slides by missionaries to the Belgian Congo and a short program with a nursery provided for children

First Methodist Church School of Missions Continent of Africa J. C. Cooley Paul Hill

Volunteers Report On Mothers March Efforts Across Region

Volunteers from Future Homemakers of America and area families assist the Mothers March against birth defects arthritis and polio. Final reports will be given at Highland Butane Co with refreshments provided. Volunteers have worked since Monday and the National Foundation seeks household questionnaire data while keeping personal data confidential.

Highland Butane Co National Foundation Ray LaBett Future Homemakers of America Dorothy Perryman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alpine Bucks McCamey Badgers Peters Gary Clay Dennis Williams Bain Ward Morris Green Eddie Bass Buck Bucks Crane Golden Cranes Als Ons Visi Marathon Mathon Geological Seminary Paul Quinn College Morrow Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church National Policy Board United Church Welfare Association Bethany College West Virgi Montevallo College Birmingham Alabama Bill Soh Bill Soul Sophmore Baseball League Gene Russell al Tpine Cowboys G. Cartledge Sen. Fuller Lane The Kesey Kimball Hunter High and Hereford Breeders Association Central Girls Sam Schulze Penney’s Methodists Mrs HJ. Marie Western Abilene Jack Cross Dallas
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