Texas tourism ad to reach millions nationwide
The Texas Tourist Development Agency launches a coordinated program to promote Texas, featuring the Trans-Pecos mountains and the Chisos Basin in ads. A James Standfield photograph will appear in National Geographic February, Southern Living March, and Newsweek March 16, reaching about 11.8 million readers in the Midwest and South.
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Texas
Trans-Pecos
Chisos Basin
James Standfield
Washington, D.C
National Geographic
Southern Living
Newsweek
Austin
Alpine Native Named District Census Chief
Conrad P. Ramirez of El Paso has been named district manager for the 1970 Census of Population and Housing in Brewster Culberson El Paso Hudspeth Jeff Davis Loving Pecos Presidio Reeves Terrell Ward Winkler. Ramirez will supervise 24 crew leaders and 355 census takers from the El Paso district office starting January 26.
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Conrad P. Ramirez
el Paso
Percy R. Millard
Census Bureau
Dallas
Ramirez
Alpine
University of Texas At el Paso
Prudential Life Insurance Co
N. Stanton
Brewster
Cul
Berson
Hudspeth
Jeff Davis
Loving
Pecos
Presidio
Reeves
Terrell
Ward
Winkler
Cemetery Group Meets Tonight
The Alpine Cemetery Association will meet in the Community Room of the First National Bank at 7 30 p m Thursday Jan 29 A report on this year s improvements and the election of officers for the coming year will be presented Don t Lose Your Right To Vote Register Before Jan 3
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Alpine Cemetery Association
First National Bank
Bids Called On Bulldozer In Alpine
City of Alpine invites bids for a used bulldozer to bury garbage to comply with a new state law. Mayor Homer Hudgins and officials viewed a unit in Albuquerque. Bids open February 10. An extension until July 1, 1970 was granted due to equipment costs.
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Alpine
Homer Hudgins
Paul Vogt
Werner Hollis
Bob Corkins
Albuquerque
Border Machinery Co
City Home Rule Group Names Leaders For New Committees
Howard Hardegree was named chairman of the citys home rule committee and formed two panels to study home rule and general law city forms. Dr Ida Vernon heads the general law study with members including Bob Lafarelle and Roger Towns. Sam Thomas resigns from the home rule panel with a successor to be named at the February 3 council meeting.
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Howard Hardegree
Don Sisson
Texas Municies League
Austin
Ida Vernon
Alpine
Bob Lafarelle
Knox Reid
C. B. Casey
Roger Towns
Pete Gallego
Gene Hendryx
T. A. Beard
Harry Carpenter
J. W. Eddleman
Nellie Mae McElroy
H.J. McBride
Don Geeslin
Sam Thomas
Candidates Reminded Of Filing Deadline For Local Offices
Potential candidates were reminded that the filing deadline is 6 p.m. Monday February 2. Three new filings were reported since last week with County Democratic Chairman Red Pattillo. Tom Carney seeks re election as county surveyor. Eva Lena Hill filed for justice of the peace Pct 3 Marathon. Joe Moss runs for county commissioner Pct 4, a seat currently held by Rex Ivey Jr who also seeks re election.
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Red Pattillo
Tom Carney
Eva Lena Hill
Justice of the Peace
Marathon
Joe Moss
Rex Ivey Jr
Knights of Columbus fundraiser aids Mexican family in Alpine
Rev. Robert Calles of Our Lady of Peace Church says Mr. Palma, a Mexican citizen, suffers 90 percent burns from an Alpine accident and his wife and two daughters lack food and shelter. The Knights of Columbus in Alpine start a Needy Family Fundraiser inviting contributions by calling, delivering, or mailing donations to Father Calles at the church.
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Knights of Columbus of
Alpine
Mexico
Robert Calles
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Palma
Brewster Memorial Hospital
Calles
Father Robert Calles
Sul Ross State University Enrolls Record Spring Class
Sul Ross State University reports a spring enrollment of 2,188 students, a 4 percent rise and 81 more attendees than spring 1969. President Norman L. McNeil says the gain reflects normal university growth, with a 10 percent increase since 1968.
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Sul Ross State University
Norman L. McNeil
McNeil
McNee
Voter Registration Deadline This Weekend
Texas voters face a January 31 registration deadline announced by Secretary of State Marin Dies Jr. Eligible residents 21 or older must register at county tax offices with deputies in many counties. Those over 60 in small towns or rural areas must re register yearly under new law. Those turning 21 in 1970 can register before their birthday and have the date marked on their certificate. Parties and civic groups aim for over 4 million registered voters this year.
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Vern Sanford
Texas Press Association
Austin
Marin Dies Jr
Dies
Tax Office
Sul Ross State Girls Volley Team Set for Region Meet in Austin
Sul Ross State University girls volleyball team, ranked No 1 by USVBA, will compete in the Region 1X United States Volleyball Association tournament in Austin on February 21 after winning the Region XIII tourney in Los Angeles January 23 24 with two wins one loss and one tie. Other Sul Ross players named include McReavy Peppler Redel Stamford Esparza McGahon Courtney Kelly Rochen Whitley Steed McPeak. Sul Ross hosts Region IX on March 20 with California teams invited.
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Sul Ross State University
United States
Austin
Sul Ross
USVBA
Los Angeles
USWBA
Texas All Stars
Marilyn McReavy
Big Lake
Mary Jo Peppler
Alpine
Mary Redel
Chicago
Janice Stamford
Midland
Helena Esparza
Imperial
Jerrie McGahon
Houston
Lucy Courtney
Paula Kelly
Arlington
Brenda Rochen
Fort Stockton
Kay Whitley
Plains
Vicki Steed
Abilene
Sue McPeak
Monahans
California
Forms to Be Available for Brewster County Tax Filing
Brewster County tax collector Vic Heil announced registration blanks will be on a special table in the hall while offices are closed Saturday January 31. Mail-in forms are valid if postmarked before midnight January 31 and the late registration tally stood at 2,450 yesterday afternoon.
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Brewster County
Vic Heil
Heil
Classified Section Clues Could Solve Your Problem
A hint from the classifieds suggests a simple solution may exist. The short notice hints at a service or item that could address the issue without complex steps or heavy costs.
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