Local items list steady stream of visits and surgeries
La Mesa resident Clifford G. Hord visited his brother Joe Hord in town last weekend. Galveston vacationers include Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Creigh and daughter Lindy. Mrs. George Thorn recovering after major surgery in El Paso. Joel Wright Jr and his children visited his father Dr. Joel Wright and family. Roswell residents Mrs. Jas Mark and children visited Lula C. White. Pam Bevier returned from Chicago visiting San Antonio with her parents. Mrs. B. B. Bounds recovering from surgery at Southwest General Hospital in El Paso. Duane Smith and family visiting relatives in Bellflower and nearby. Mrs. Oliver Theophilus underwent surgery in El Paso, Theophilus expected home today. Mrs. Son Wilson of Dallas visits daughter Ann with virus pneumonia. Ann had stayed at Edwin Fowlkes ranch for six weeks. Rex Ivey Jr family and Burr Thornton returned from a week in northern New Mexico and Colorado. Lynn Forbes and sons Jerry and Don visited Artesia relatives, joined by nephew Bobby Haynes. Mrs. Billy Meriwether to Houston for Ranger Capt. Gully Cowsert’s major surgery. The Very Rev Walter J. Buehler of St Mary’s University San Antonio visited D S Barker home with Bro Laurence Duffy. Willises Huber and Herman Selje of Madison Wis visiting Gil Kempfer’s home. they are Kempfer sisters. Fred Light of Chicago arrived to visit mother Mrs R B Slight then intends to visit San Francisco with Mrs Slight’s daughter. Mrs Slight plans to be away several weeks.
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la Mesa
N. M
Joe Hord
Alfred E Creigh
Lindy
Galveston
George Thorn
S. W. General Hospital
Fl Paso
Joel Wright Jr
Pawiola
Joel Kelly
Joel Wright
Jas. Mark
Roswell
Lula C. White
Pam Bevier
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Southwest General Hospital
FE Paso
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Duane Jr
Rex Ivey Jr
Rex III
Burr Thornton
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Gona
Jerry
Don
Artesia
Bobby
Madison
Wis
Gil Kempfer
Huber
Mrs Selje
Mr. Kempfer
Fred Light
R. B. Slight
San Francisco
Light Showers Reported in Alpine
Light showers fell in Alpine Wednesday afternoon bringing 0.6 inches of moisture. It was the first measurable precipitation in Alpine since July 7 with premieng clouds noted as this was written at mid morning yesterday.
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Alpine
Alppine
Former Resident Luther E Johnson Dies in Arlington
Mrs. F J Moyer learns of the death of her brother in law Luther E Johnson at Arlington after a stroke. He ran a local drug store about twenty years ago and he and Mrs Johnson visited Mrs Moyer here last summer.
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F. J. Moyer
Luther E. Johnson
Arlington
Johnson
Temporary river crossing under fast construction on US 90
The plan seeks rapid building of a temporary river crossing and work is underway to open the road to traffic as soon as possible. Officials assure the public that every effort will be made to complete and open US 90 promptly.
Intsdefeat Carlsbad Lions 20 to 1 in Sunday game
Alpine International team routs Carlsbad Lions 20 to 1 as Calvin Jordan bests his brother Tom in a pitching duel. Lou Rodriguez goes 3 for 4 and Tom Valadez hits the lone homer. Local stars showcase strong hitting and flawless fielding amid decisive win.
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Rudy Valenzuela
Carlsbad Lions
Calvin Jordan
Tom Jordan
Calvin
Tom
Lou
Rodriguez
Tom Valadez
Marfa Indians
Valenzuela
Marfa
El Paso Legionnaires Rout Alpine In Bi-District Games
The El Paso American Legion junior team swept Alpine in Kokernot field bi district play winning 17-1 on Saturday and 8-5 on Sunday to claim the Districts 7 and 6 title. Alpine pitchers Rio and Hernandez showed flashes, but El Paso’s power and Alpine errors sealed the pair of victories.
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el Paso American Legion
Alpine Junior Legionnaires
Kokernot Field
el Paso
Odessa
Kermit
Lamesa
Legion
Alpine
Optimists
Arvano Rio
Rios
Alpine High
James Thomas
Hernandez
Monahans
Bolte
Cid
Billy Davis
Sul Ross Acquires Block of Land for New Practice Field
Sul Ross college bought a block adjoining Jackson field at a tax sale for back taxes over about 30 years. The college will convert the tract into a baseball practice field. Alpine Legionnaires beat Monahans 5 4 in a seventh inning comeback with Bill Sohl praising coach Charlie Davis and umpire Wallace Sublett. The Legion season stands at three losses and two wins with next games slated against Sanderson Monahans and Goldsmith of Odessa.
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Sul Ross College
Jackson Field
Alpine Legionnaires
Monahans
Phil McGaughy
John Hayslip
Vichy Tom Hernandez
McGaughy
Bill Sohl
Legion
Legion Sanderson
Sanderson
el Paso
Davis
Cowboys Rally Weekend Against Eagles in Series
Chandler led with three hits and four RBIs, while Swain drove in three. Pete Swain suffered a knee injury sliding into base, likely ending his season. Tommy Bowers pitched a complete game for Durango in the doubleheader split, as Parsons led Cowboys with three hits in the Sunday finish.
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Snodgrass
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Bogan
Eagles
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Hopkins
Pokes
Parsons
van Cleef
Ward
Patterson
McKay
Russell
Rally Spradley
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