Sul Ross Plans Agriculture Department Expansion
Sul Ross College announces an expansion to its agriculture department. J. T. Bell is hired as agriculture instructor and college herdman to meet growing student demand. Professor A. J. Bierschwabe leads the department with B.S., M.S., and M.C.A. degrees. W. E. Williams serves as tree supervisor and part time instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Department of Agriculture
J. T. Bell
Cotulla Texas
Sul Ross College
Shihuhua City Team Invades For Weekend Series
The Departivo Colonia Industrial baseball team from Chihuahua City will visit Alpine for a three game series starting tomorrow at 3 p.m. A doubleheader is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. All games take place at Kokernot Field with standard admission. Mrs. John B. Miles of Mineral Wells has returned to Alpine for the summer.
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Departivo Colonia
Chihuahua City
Alpine Cowboys
Mexico
Cowboys
Kokernot Field
John B. Miles
Mineral Wells
Ozona Giants outlast Cowboys in 10 inning clash
In a Sunday long battle at Alpine, the Ozona Giants defeated the Alpine Cowboys 8 5 in ten innings. Stuart powered the Giants with five hits including a homer and two doubles, while Cowboys starter Zagratas and reliever Alarcon combined for a long effort as 28 batters were retired by strikeout.
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Ozona Downs Cowboys
Alpine Cowboys
Ozona Giants
Sunay
Cowboys
Alpine
Lefty Shelton
Ozona
Giants
Zagratas
Cowboy
Marselo Alarcon
Fane
Alarcon
Shelton
Moore
Cox
Stuart
Kyle
D. Burleson
Ernest Fierro
Henderson
Ndeveon
Hepe
Davis
McNeil
Ward
Giant
Elder
Kannaty
Hannah
Batteries
UT Geology Study Group Spends Summer in Davis Mountains
About twenty five University of Texas geology students will spend eight weeks in Fort Davis for field work on hard rocks of the Davis Mountains. They live in two CCC-built stone buildings at the Davis Mountains State Park, leased by the university for ten years and rehabilitated by R. D. Swartz. Dr. G. K. Eifer leads the group with Prof. G. R. McNutt assisting. Students will also conduct field trips to Marathon while focusing on sedimentary and igneous rocks. several graduates and international student A Tarik from Saudi Arabia are listed among participants.
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Agriculture Department
A. J. Bierschwabe
Texas A. & M. College
Colorado
State Agricultural College
Sul Ross State College
W. E. Williams
Texas A. & M
Sul Ross
West Texas
Smith-Hughes
Bell
Texas ‘A.I. College
Kingsville
Sul Ross College
Naval Service
Des Moines
New Mexico
Balmorhea
Texas
A. d
Balmorhea F.F.A
Port Davis. Mary
University of Texas
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
Park Board
R. D
Dick) Swartz
Eifer
G. K. Eifer
Lass
McNutt Pres
Marathon
Studes
A. Tarik
Saudi
Arabia
Subscriptions Expire July 1 Notice From The Avalanche
Notices mailed July 1 warn subscribers that if payment is not received by July 15 the subscription will be removed from the list. The Avalanche thanks readers for their attention and cooperation.
Del Rio Men Visit Alpine in First Week of Year
Del Rio man Conger and W. W. Gaines publisher of the Del Rio Evening News visited Alpine at the start of the week to discuss district representation and local interests.
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Conger
W. W. Gaines
The
del Rio
Earl McElroy Buys North Part of Jim P Wilson Ranch
Earl McElroy of Alpine purchased 31 sections on the north end of the Jim P Wilson ranch about 60 miles south of Alpine, acquiring the headquarters. The Wilson estate retains 21 sections on the south end. The price was not announced and McElroy has taken possession.
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Earl McElroy
Jim P. Wilson
Alpine
Fabian to Kingsville
Charles A. Fabian, after six years at Alpine Drug, will move to Kingsville for a new post with Harrell Drug Co. His family plans to join him later.
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Fabian
Kingsville
Charles A. Fabian
Alpine Drug Store
Harrell Drug Co
New Drug Employee Moves to City Drug Store Fort Worth
L B Bowles, long time in the drug department at Leopolds, has accepted a position with City Drug Store in Fort Worth. He and Mrs Bowles are setting up in an apartment at the Epverson residence. A death notice recalls Mrs A W Dorgan who died July 9 in Homestead Florida, formerly of Brewster county. The Dorgans farmed along the Rio Grande near Castelon below Terlingua for 10 to 12 years, now part of the Big Bend park area.
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Bell Wa
Agriculture Department
American Universites and Coleges
L. B. Bowles
Leohard’s
Fort Worth
Layer
City
Mrs. Bowles
Epverson
A. W Dorgan
Brewster County
Homestead
Fla
Terminal Leave for Capt Connally and Family Visit
Capt Connally on terminal leave after over four years in the service. He has served as an instructor in the air forces for three years and a transportation officer for more than a year, making trips to the Philippines and the Panama Canal Zone. He is a Sul Ross graduate and formerly principal of the Fort Stockton elementary school.
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Marcus J. Zanally
Mary Jane
Sara
Residence Sold Prominent Local Figures Reported
John Q. Adams sold the Mrs A Brown suburban residence to J M Manny Fowlkes Presidio county ranchman this week. Adams recently bought a ranch in Hudspeth County and moved his family there. Fowlkes is making improvements on the residence. Philp Mungens of Corpus Christi arrived Sunday to visit his grandfather E. E. Townsend and Mrs Townsend.
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John Q. Adams
A. Brown
J. M.manny
Fowlkes
Presidio
Mr. Adams
Hudspeth
Philp Mungens
Corpus Chi
E. E. Townsend
Mrs. Townsend
Local Births Record Quick Update
New arrivals include a son to Mr and Mrs D I Jora born last Thursday at the local hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Medley of Fort Davis at Wright hospital July 5. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs L Bud Powers July 5 named Linda Sue weighing 12 lbs. Mr and Mrs W E Duncan welcome son Douglas Edwin born at Wright hospital yesterday.
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D. I. Jora
Weight TM Ibs
A.son
Wilbur Medley
Fort Davis
Wright Hospital
Is. Medley
May Isabel Bloys
L. Bud Powers
Linda Sue
W. E. Duncan
Douglas Edwin
Local rains and showers reported in Highland County
Readable weather note shows light rain and showers across Highland County last week. Rain covered several miles square with a brief wet spell Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures ranged to a 62 degree minimum on Monday and Thursday. ranchers say grass growth needs more moisture.
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Highland
County Courthouse Remodel Bids Sought For 1957 Plan
The county commissioners court invites bids for a complete remodeling and enlargement of the courthouse adding two wings. Estimated cost about 50,000 with 30,000 financed by warrants backed by ad valorem taxes and the remainder by sale of U S bonds. Bids open July 29. Plans available from architect Glenn C. Wilson or at county treasurer.
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Commisioners Court
Avalanche
Glenn C. Wilson
Majestic Building
San Antonio
County Tre Fice
Uing
Permanent Improvement Fund
U. S
Big Bend Post Names Officers At Meeting
Lanley Fulcher was elected commander of Big Bend Post No. 19 American Legion for the year at a Tuesday night meeting. Others elected include Daver nat as vice-commander, T Carney as 2nd vice-commander, Woodrow Epperson adjutant re elected, C Leigh Holman sergeant at arms, James Pate chaplain, Kenneth Stucke finance officer re elected, M L Hopson service officer, Carl Thain property trustee, Janie Lee Rowland post historian. The executive committee named is H L Kokernot Jr, Cecil Duncan Jr, Bill Winter, David Kokernot, Bill Dorris Sr. The post commander, current commander and adjutant will serve on the committee. Officers to be installed at the first regular September meeting after the state convention.
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Lanley Fulcher
Big Bend
American Legion
A. V
Sport) Gunn
Davernat
T Carney
Woodrow Epperson
C. 1
Eigh Holman
James Pate
Kenneth Stucke
M. L. Hop
Central Ward School Undergoes Major Overhaul
Work on a full overhaul of Central Ward school is under way as D. L. Cross, president of the school board, confirms. The project includes repairs, remodeling, interior and exterior repainting, window removal and weather stripping if materials arrive. The building is to be ready for September term.
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Central Ward
D. L. Cross
Sheriff Warns Alpine Parents Over Broken Street Globes
Sheriff Clarence Hord issued a warning to Alpine parents about boys breaking street light globes. He noted about six globes broken recently and that names of two or three offenders are known. No complaints yet, but action will be taken if the pattern continues.
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Sheritt
Clarence Hord
Coordinating Council Opens with Park Playgrounds Plan
Alpine Coordinating council met Monday night at the Presbyterian church Hospitality room and appointed a committee to study a donated city park and playground proposal. The group, including Dick Cross M C Ray land Sport Gunn, will confer with the city commission inspect the property and report soon. Representatives from 23 Alpine clubs attended to coordinate local organizations efforts.
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Alpine Coordinating Council
Eld
Presbyterian Church
Dick Cross
M. C. Rayland Sport Gunn
Coordinating Council
Alpine
Former Alpine Resident Minnie Hofer Dies in Arkansas
Former Alpine resident Minnie Hofer died May 19 in Little Rock Arkansas. Burial was in Stuttgart Arkansas, where she lived for many years after leaving here.
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Minnie Hofer
Alpine
Little Rock
Ark
Stuttgart
Liberty Changes Hands In North Fifth Street Sale
Mr and Mrs Milton Smith sold their residence on North Fifth street to Mrs Anna Hayslip of Houston. The Smiths also purchased part of the Moser su Durban property east of town and plan to move to their new home.
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Uberty
Milton Smith
North Fifth Street
Anna Hayslip
Houston
Smiths
Moser Su
Durban
Sul Ross Summer Term Commencement Aug 22 at Sul Ross Auditorium
Summer term graduates at Sul Ross will receive degrees in an event August 22 in the Sul Ross auditorium. Dean Etheridge announces the main address by Dr. B C Coleman. The class now totals 48 with new candidates including Mary Hartman Harper and others. Mr and Mrs F L Powers of Independence visited during July 4 holidays.
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Sul Ross
T. H. Etheridge
B.C. Coleman
Mary Hartman Harper
Annie Herbert
E. A. McMillan
Adah Gibbons Medlin
Mary Evelyn Lowry
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