Alpine Marathon News notes graduations and family visits
The June 1 1996 Alpine Marathon News reports graduations in Marathon with Kay Skevington and other seniors attending exercises. Families gather for reunions and visits in Alpine Marathon and nearby towns. Weekend events include a barbecue and dance at the Post and celebrations with relatives from Austin San Antonio Monterrey and El Paso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
el Paso
Colorado
Kay Skevington
Marat
Grammar
Kay
Lions Club
George
Skevington
Charles Cook
Arnold
Future Farmers Hold Area Two Meeting Here
The Area II Future Farmers of America holds a three day meeting at Sul Ross College with over 125 delegates from 42 West Texas counties representing 3269 members. District winners go on to national FFA events. nominations include Dale Burnett Johnny Grissom William Smyrl and others for state offices and officer posts. Public speakers winning district first place and 90 Lone Star Farmer degree applicants are noted. the organization emphasizes project work leadership and scholastic records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Sul Ross College
FFA
West Texas
Dallas
Dale Burnett
Sweetwater
Johnny Grissom
Lamesa
William Smyrl
Brownfield
Jimmy Barksdale
Ysleta
Henry Holdman
Lynn Glass
Sterling City
Roger Henry
Pete Baker
Anson
Clovis Cline
Wendell’ Kent
Joe Willis
Nelda Smith
Hermleigh
Sonny Barrow
Kaye Funston
Carolyn Nowlin
Betty Sweet
Blackwell
Gabriel Navar
James Plagens
Wall
Arvie Bergstrom
Don Dodd
Gail
Don Bryan
Lone Star Farmer
Sunny Glen Water Debacle Drives City Supply Plan
Sunny Glen supplies three quarters of the city water, but the line is corroding and the owner seeks immediate removal. The text outlines exploration production and marketing as phases, noting Sunny Glen currently yields 400 GPM while 600 GPM is needed for safe margins and rate reductions. It mentions exploration risks citing Riesswell as a failed example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny Glen
Riesswell
Peakeason
Alpine
Reservists form Texas largest self propeled anti aircraft battery
Albert Logan Marta Post master in 1949 leads the Reserve unit now the largest self propelled anti aircraft artillery battery in Texas. Battery A officers include Lt Jim Bob Steen executive officer Lt Harry Williamson platoon leader and Lt Harry Gil head of the second platoon. 1st Sgt Joe G Wilcox and Major Cain are original members. Annual active duty training for the 90th Division runs June 2 to June 16 with Battery A on a full eight hour day in Marfa before Fort Hood departure. Lt Vann notes a two week Fort Hood stint may create a $5000 payroll for 86 officers and enlisted men attending the training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Logan
Marta
Texas
Jim Bob Steen
Harry 10
Williamson
Harry Gil
Joe G. Wilcox
Cain
Marfa
Fort Hood
Alpine
Vann
Alpine Seniors Honor Scholars And Travel On Senior Trip
Meriell McCollum and Gladys Cowell received church affiliated scholarships with values up to 750 dollars if attending church school. Gladys Cowell earned the Readers Digest award and the State School Valedictory Scholarship. Alpine seniors, led by Leroy Roark and sponsor Jack Johnson, depart for Galveston for their senior trip, returning Monday, June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriiell McCollum
Gladys Cowell
Wotan
Miss McCollum
Miss Cowell
Leroy Roark
Jack Johnson
Celephene Young
Betty Gallego
Galveston
Alpine
Dude Ranch at Cathedral Mountain Reopens After Remodel
Mrs. Margaret Ann Brown and family own a remodeled dude ranch on Cathedral Mountain. An L shaped adobe house now has eight rooms with six baths, modern plumbing, and capacity for 18 to 20 guests. The old lodge was rebuilt into recreation and dining areas, with improvements dating to 1681 when Lawrence Haley owned the ranch. Private parties and events will be hosted, with meals and new backwoods and barbecue facilities available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewarore
Margaret "Ann
Fede) Brown
George A. Brown
Mr. Brown
DeBarbrie
Lawrence Haley
Haley
Torr
George Brown
Cathedral Mountain Loage
Wil Incde
Teeldents
Big Bend National Park News Highlights Fire Training and Park Tours
Big Bend National Park hosts a fire prevention and control training session led by Supt. George Miller and Ranger Chief Russell Dickinson with aerial supply practice and crew organization. Attendees include Lions Club members and local park staff. Visiting groups from Como, Fairview High, Ravenport, Agua Dulce, and Taft FFA toured the park, with students staying at the Chisas Mountain Basin area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
the Nation
Alaska
George Miller
Mount McKinley
Russell Dickenson
Ranger Ff
Bill Hargus
Marathon
Park Scout Troop No 2 Big Bend Holds Summer Meetings
Park Brownie Troop No 2 of Big Bend National Park plans regular summer meetings. They are working on a play and dramatics badge. The last meeting was at leader Mrs L B Willeford's home as visitors plan a two week vacation in Kansas with daughter Mrs L H Croom and family already vacationing in the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
L. B. Willeford
Odessa visits friends at the Park
Odessa is at the Park visiting friends Mr. and Mrs. Roy Curbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Mrs
Roy Curbow
Avalanche Announces Democratic Primary Candidates
The Avalanche publishes political notices listing candidates for office subject to Democratic primary election action. Rates include precinct and county listings with cash in advance terms. The primary vote is set for July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IAM Political
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Mallie Stillwell
Ralph Coe
Marilyn
Pat Lester
Austin
Will
Billye Wilson
Marathon Tax Office
Ferrol Atoark
Dorothy $S Wink
Parkway Hotel
Lorraine Ellison
San Antonio
Joe Schaffer
Neeland Allebrand
Mary Herring
Julia
Monterrey
Mexico
Earl Bland
Dave Allen
Mabel Arnold
Eldon McGonagill
Earl Young
Moore
John Skinner
Bina Mill Ver
Marshall Roberts
Allie Davis
Son Stillwell
Pete Schouppe
Jay Eddieton
the Post
W. R. Green
Mark Herrings
Leroy Granger
Future Farmers
Church School
Alpine Avalanche
Dude Ranch
Rom Pagt
Lucille W. Jeffery
Dave Sublets
George Millers
Earl Steeles
Laurie Millers
Pat Millers
P. R. Smiths
David Jones
Russel Dickensons
Big Bend
Oscar Mootgom
Harold Brodrick
Park
Kanas
Mrs. L. H. Croom
Frigods
Mrs. Croom
Clifton L
Moss
Great Southern Life Insurance Comp
Clifton L. Moss
Gene Hendryx
Lee Smith
Tom Yarbro
Jim Skinner
Bruce C. Sutton
Safeway
U. S
U.S. Choice Beet Arm Roast
Eversweet
Manor House
Backs & Necks
Fryer Livers
Fryer Hearts
Fryer Gizzards
Bel-Air
Okra
Nob Hill Coffee
Roxbury
Garden Peas
Pillsbury
Safeway Garden
Cantaloupes
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