Chamber of Commerce Seeks More Members and Tourism Boost
Alpine chamber outlines continued drive to recruit new members and expand the travel industry in the Big Bend. Officials discuss funding plans to raise the budget, attract tourists, and enhance Sul Ross State University’s image to boost enrollment. Mrs. H Allen Smith offers free bluebonnet seeds with planting instructions at the chamber office.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Alpine
Big Bend
National Park Concessions, Inc
G. B. Hanson
National Parks Concessions
Alpine
Sul Ross State University
H. Allen Smith
John White 76 Dies in Brewster Memorial Hospital
John White of Terlingua died Friday morning in Brewster Memorial Hospital. A Catholic Mass was held at Our Lady of Peace Church and graveside rites followed. Born in 1893 in Shafter, he was a long time miner and resident of the Big Bend area. Survivors include six daughters, three sons, a sister, 38 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren.
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John White
Terlingua
Brewster Memorial Hospital
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Joseph Hermosa
In Funeral Home
Tony Gonzales
Kraul Hinojos
Amarillo
Santos White
Ismael Hinojos
Odessa
Ruben Sanchez
Mary White
Jesus Ramos
Alpine
Cruz Hinojos
Teresa Gonzales
Dora Dominguez
Lavrada White
Sunnyside
Wash
Joe White
Arturo White
Fred White
Norvert Juarez
el Paso
Card of Thanks and Navy Assignment Notice
Mr and Mrs George Bentle Ill thank friends and relatives for gifts and attendance at their wedding. Special thanks to bridesmaids and escorts. Teofilo Maciaz, son of Mr and Mrs Eustacio Maciaz of Marathon Texas, reports for duty as Navy Petty Officer Third Class aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard on its sixth Western Pacific deployment.
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George Bentle
Maciaz
Bon Homme Richard
Navy
Teofilo Maciaz
Eustacio Maciaz
Marathon
Tex
Western Pacific
Thankful note from Mary Robinson to friends
Mary Robinson expresses sincere gratitude for the love and expressions of affection shown over the past three weeks. She thanks her friends for their kindness and friendship and hopes to show her feelings personally soon.
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Mary Robinson
Halpern Family Vacation in Mexico City and Acapulco
Mr and Mrs Bob Halpern and their sons Robert and Danny are on vacation travel in Mexico City and Acapulco enjoying the sights and warm weather together.
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Bob Halpern
Robert and
Danny
Mexico City
Acapulco
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Helen Crone
Pilot Club of Alpine
Pilot Club International
Miami Beach
Fla
Barbara Calhoun
Macon
United States
Hawaii
Canada
England
Japan
France
Bermuda
Kenneth
Jack
Jim Reed
Highland Barber
Thomas Dalbow
Pik
C.D. McCollister
Harvey Gilliam
Jerome F. Svajda
N. 6Th St
Texas
Whiteside Lumber
Alpine, Texas
Casner’s
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