Amblin Around Alpine and the Brewster County Navy upset
Local page notes Brewster County officials were not informed when the Navy named an LST the USS Brewster County. Judge Felix McGaughy and other county figures were reportedly left out of the naming ceremony. Rifle of community figures, stagecoach parade and local business ties are mentioned along with various regional notes and familiar faces in Alpine and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Glasscock
Felix McGaughy
United States
Navy
Brewster County
John Col
Navy ‘Times
McGaughy
Alpine Public Schools to end racial segregation
Alpine Texas school board votes to desegregate for the 1955 56 year with seven Negro children assigned to grades across Alpine Central and Centennial schools. A committee will study playground insurance and collapsible bleachers, while the tentative budget around 275 385 dollars is set for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Board of Trustees
T Alping
Alpine Central
Alpine Centennial
Centennial
Texas
Letty Jean Aiken
Kathryn Stucke
Alpine Board
Land Owners Agree To Right Of Way For River Route
Land owners between Study Butte and Presidio County line agree to provide right of way for a state highway from State Highway 118 to Lajitas. Commissioner Rex Ivey Jr notes the landowners signed to allow surveying and mapping, dedicating rights of way not less than 120 feet wide. Citizens petition to connect Presidio Bedford Lajitas Study Butte with paved highway, about 17 miles from 118 to Presidio line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuy Butte
Presidio County
Lajitas
Rex Ivey Jr
Texas Highway Dept
Presidio
Brewster
State Highway Dept
Bedford
Study Butte
Big Bend National Park
State 118
Presisio County
Girls Activity Session At Sul Ross
An elementary girls activity session sponsored by the Department of Physical Education at Sul Ross runs from July 18 to August 5 for girls aged 7 through 13. Registration is required. The program includes rhythmic activities, games, pottery, swimming, and minor sports. Information available from Jack Perryman or Miss Lute Britt at the provided telephone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Department of Phyical Education
Raythims
Jack Perryman
Mies Lute Britt
Rset
Masonic Lodge Installs Officers
Installation of officers for Al sine Lodge No 766 AF and AM for the Masonic year starting July 1 was held last Thursday night. Judge C E Patterson was installing officer with J W Frazer as marshal. Officers named include Ray N Morrow W M Sam D Thomas 3 W Jeff M Graham J W G B Crawford treas Cecil Duncan sec both re elected Rev Carl Lawson chaplain Joe L McLean SD Herbert Ogle tiler C E Treadwell Jr 8 8 J B Boyd Jr J 8 J W Frazer G B Crawford and Carl Shults Sr. Building committee reflected. A life membership was presented to Mr Crawford a long time Alpine lodge member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficers
Alsine Lodge
Af&am
C. E. Patterson
J. W. Frazer
Ray N. Morrow
W. M
Sam D. Thomas
Jeff M. Graham
J. W
G. B. Crawford
Treas
Cecil Duncan
Carl Lawson
Joe L. McLean
S. D
Herbert Ogle
C. E Treadwell Jr
J.B. Boyd Jr
W. Frazer
Carl Shults
Mr. Crawford
Alpine Lodge
Company Aid Sought For Drilling Riess Well
City officials seek financial help from oil companies to fund continued drilling of the Riess water well test on Kokernot Hill. The test reaches 1512 feet. Several firms have shown interest in the well log and may finance further drilling in return for formation data, allowing the city to regain full control of the well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokernot Hill
Matthews joins West Texas Utilities as appliance merchandiser
Matthews has joined West Texas Utilities Co. Alpine office to specialize in home appliance merchandising. He previously worked for Dr Pepper Bottling Co. and has lived in Alpine about 40 years. Visitors from San Antonio, Mr and Mrs John Deau champ and children Joan and Scott, and Mrs John D Beau champ Sr. were guests at the Grahams. Mr Graham and Mr Beau champ served in World War II together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Ivey
Anita Hollis
American Legion
Benny Wright
Thore
Hanks
O Jimmy
Valentine
Tada Benon Adams
H.d.o'neal
Houston
Universal Service Corp
Minch
Brewster
John Rich
Waleside
North 7Th
Forrest Walkers
Bob. Halperns
Loop
Marvin Kays
Eddie Gray
Parral
Durango
Mexico
Wrado
San Antonio
New York
Cio
Rank Matthews
We West Texas Utilities Co
Alpine
Dr Pepper Bottling Co
Matthews
Airs
John Deauchamp
Joan
Scott
John D. Beauchamp Sr
Jeff Graham
Graham
Mr. Bauchamp
Cowboys Host Jal 9 In Weekend Series At Kokernot Field
Alpine Cowboys face Jal Gassers in a two game set at Kokernot Field after a late cancellation with Bliss Falcons. Tomorrow’s start at 2:30 pm, Sunday at 3 pm. Gassers added college stars since June 14 meeting. Cowboys hold 2-1 in head to head this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Cowboys
Bliss Falcons
Jal Gassers
Kokernot Field
Falcons
el Paso
Gassers
Cowboys
Jal
Grand
BMAC
Legion Plans Barbecue Dance At Alpine Saturday Night
The American Legion Home in Alpine hosts a barbecue at 6 pm and a dance at 9 pm on Saturday with public attendance invited. District Court here Tuesday settled several civil care cases, including Holladay et al v Gilmer and Pierce v Gilmer, with jurors excused for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
American Legion
Alpine
District Court
G. €. Holladay
City Proposes Reduction In Water Rates
The City Commission unveiled tentative water rate cuts pending pumping costs from the Daugherty well. Proposed: 3 minimum for 3000 gallons, 40 cents per 1000 for next 7000, 5 cents per 1000 for next 10000, 30 cents per 1000 over 20000. August usage payable Sept 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Collie
Lochausen Death Remains Heartfelt in Marathon Funeral
Edward Otto Lochausen died in an Alpine hospital on Friday night July 8 and was laid to rest in Marathon cemetery Monday afternoon. Born May 17 1892 in Pecos Texas he was a soil contractor and son of Jo Lochausen. Survived by Grace his wife daughter Markellen Herring five brothers and four sisters, with a large list of honorary pallbearers. Funeral services were held at the Lochausen home with pastors and community members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Otto Lochausen
Alpine
Marathon
Mr. Lochausen
Pecos
Texas
Jo Edward Otto Lochausen
San Antonio
Lochausen
Grace Simpson
Mark Herring
Wesley
Theo
Vernon
Bell
Calif
Jesse
Sanderson
Dr O Donnell Buys Home From Thad Corkins
John W O Donnell purchased the residence at 608 E Holland from Thad Corkins. The home is now occupied by Joe Bellamah, Sul Ross band instructor. O Donnell plans to reopen an office next fall with no immediate remodeling planned for the Holland Ave house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. O'Donnell
E. Holland
Thad Corkins
Joe Bellamah
Sul Ross
Sun Oil starts Nellie Mae McElroy test in Brewster County
Sun Oil Co's No Nellie Mae McElroy spudded in southwest Brewster County, 38 miles from Alpine, with Gardner Bros Drilling Co of Dallas in charge. The wildcat, offshore 400 feet deep, aims for 7000 feet, using a National 75 rig and 8 1/2 inch to 12 1/4 inch bore sizes, drilled in 8 hour shifts under Permian Engineering Co supervision. Land is owned by Mrs Earl McElroy with Sun leases nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Oil Co
Nellie Mae McElroy
Alpine
Contrnet
Permian Engineering Co
Brewster County
Earl McElroy
Sun
Fresno Mine Expands Staff and Mercury Output
Mercury Corp. reports 35 miners now employed at the Fresno Mine on two shifts from 7 am to 2 am. Production rose due to more personnel and better underground and surface mechanization. About 40 tons of ore daily mined using pneumatic drillers and electric tools, with exploration work continuing including sinking an interior shaft and diamond drilling showing broad mercury mineralization. A 30-ton-per-day rotary furnace processes ore, but clay in ore reduces actual capacity to about half. burner and adjustments aim to boost throughput.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlingua Mercury Corp
Fresno
R.N. Pulliam
Grouses
Pulliam
Terlingua
Charles Hess Named Head of Reopened FBI Office
Alpine hosts a reopened FBI field office now led by Charles Hess from Washington. Hess has served with the bureau for years and previously worked in Dallas and San Antonio. The Hess family includes two young daughters, ages four and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hess
FBI
Bureau of Investigati
Federation
Alpine
Washington
D.C
Hess
Annual Audit Presented To Brewster County Court
Brewster County Commissioners heard the 1954 calendar year audit. Mr. Davis flagged minor discrepancies and honest errors in the county treasurer’s office, noting the figures largely balanced and ready for review by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners Court
Brewster County Commissioners’ Court
Davis
Wright property to have four room garage apartment built
Mrs Cleve land Wright agrees to city hall to construct a four room garage apartment on her property at 805 Holland. Elisio Leyva is the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
City Hall
Cleveland Wright
Wright
Holland
Elisio Leyva
Model Cleaners Take Loop Lead in Little League
Model Cleaners opened a strong second half to grab the loop lead after Fort Davis nicknamed the Rebels defeated M System 10-2 for their first win. Model then beat Fort Davis and Baxter to sit atop the standings with two wins and zero losses. Schedule lists Morrison's at Fort Davis Friday July 15 and other matchups through July 22.
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Model Cleaners
Fort Davis
Braves
Rebels
M System
Model
Baxter
Vic
Ores
Morrison's
Baker's
Baker Fort Davis
Morrison
Pallanez
Escobedo & Gross
Franco & Minjares
Pallanes
Baker
Marcus
Nelon
Hance de Sa
Molinar
Hale & Ortega
Fale
Stem
Granada
Gross
Rodriquez
Ae Baker
Roatriquez
Hance Pranco & Pallanes
Charlie Uranga Opens Real Estate Venture in Alpine
Charlie Uranga, owner of Charlie's Food Market, announced this week the opening of a real estate office in Alpine. He will specialize in selling prefabricated houses, one and two bedroom models, at very low cost with buyers supplying their own lots. Details to appear in next week's Avalanche advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Uranga
Charlie's Food Market
Alpine
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Big Bend and
Davis Mountains
Colwell
Perry
Texas Lions
Dad
Marvin Kay
Frode
Fine Parate
Atlante
Maneo Eddy
At. R. Eddy
Mertzon
Tillman
Nowtcon
T. W. McCarty
Youre
McElroy
Apine
Herbert Pruett
Wilson
Masonic Lodge
Dr. O'Donnell
Sun Oil
Tony Hess
Nolland Shules
Musquiz
Sunny Glen
Tess
Shuler
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