Conservation course at Sul Ross to feature notable speakers
The RAH 337 Conservation of Human and Natural Resources class will run in the first six weeks of summer school at Sul Ross. It lists speakers from Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, Texas Water Engineers, Texas For Service, Gulf Oil, USDA Soil Conservation, Texas A and M Extension, Texas Game Fish and Oyster, and Friends of the Land. The three credit hours may count toward range animal husbandry geography or economics and graduate credit with departmental approval. Visitors are invited.
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Sul Ross
John W. Wagner
Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Asociation
Dallas
H. A. Beckwith
Texas State Board of Water Engineers
Austin
A Fobweiler
Friends of the Land
Huntsville
Local Residents Report Multiple Surgeries and Guests
Felipe Prieto of Ojinaga underwent surgery and Lerry Vardiman of Marfa had a minor procedure. Carolyn Joy of Valentine, Demencio Luna and Billy Howell received surgeries. Mrs J W Peevy of Marfa and Sylvia Link of Presidio had operations. Guests of Mr and Mrs Knox Reid include Mr and Mrs O C Grauke and their sons Johnny and Edwin. Mr Grauke works for the State Department of Education in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felipe Prieto
Ojinaga
Lerry Vardiman
Marfa
Carolyn Joy
Valentine
Demencio Luna
Billy Howell
J. W Peevy
Sylvia Link
Presidio
Knox Reid
O. C. Grauke
Johnny and
Edwin
Mr. Grauke
State Department of Eucation
Austin
Memorial Day Visit to Mitre Peak Girl Scout Camp
Sth and E corner gossip recalls a picnic at the Girl Scout Area camp near Mitre Peak. Mr and Mrs Horace Taylor welcomed 550 West Texas Girl Scouts as they plan to camp there this summer starting June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitre Peak
Horace Taylor
West Texas
Ronald Klein Wins Reader's Digest Scholarship Award
Ronald Klein the Alpine High School valedictorian wins the annual Reader's Digest scholarship award for top graduating students. He will receive an engraved certificate and an honorary subscription, with the prize celebrated by Principal James Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Klein
Alpine High School
Reader's Digest Association
James Crawford
Reader's Digest
Ronald
United States
Canada
Francis KileAlpine
West Texas tourism promotion urged to attract visitors
West Texas communities have not publicized tourist offerings enough and no coordinated effort exists to lure travelers. Texas has a fair tourist trade, but many visitors pass through heading to other states. With organized promotion by chambers of commerce, West Texas could become a tourism mecca and share in rapid industry growth.
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San Angelo
West Texas
West Texans
Newborn Son for Mr and Mrs A R Eppenauer Jr
Fort Davis couple Mr and Mrs A R Eppenauer Jr welcome a son named Rob Til born May 27 weighing 7 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Eppenauer Jr
Fort Davis
Rob Til
Mortensen Family Visits Mrs. Martin From Harlingen
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Mortensen with Billy and Mary Mortensen are visiting Mrs. G. W. Martin. They plan to return to Harlingen in a few days while the children stay longer.
Recreation program reorganizes groups for Alpine children
A third group of high school junior and senior girls is invited. Boys groups cover ages 6 to 11 and 12 and older. The plan adjusts from last year to avoid small groups. Mr. Crawford notes difficulty with under eight. Last summer about 135 Alpine children used the program daily. Participation remains free and enrollment is open any time.
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Crawford
Alpine High School graduation honors 1950 seniors
Alpine High School awarded diplomas to 28 long term graduates and recognized thre e summer graduates on May 26 in the school auditorium. Petra Valenzuela gave the salutatory and Ronald Klein the valedictory as Willie Woodward sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Cross
Board of Trustees
Alpine Public Schools
Alpine High School
Petra Valenzuela
Ronald Klein
Evelyn Matlock
The
Daughters of the American Republic
Lucille Borunda
Sylvia Smith
American Association of University Women
Tommy Woodward
Kathleen Armstrong
Woodward
Miss Armstrong
Leonard
Kenneth Adams
Sara Beth Hawkins
Alpine class heads home with chaperoned trip
Accompanied by three mothers Mrs. C. E. Patterson Mrs. Dave Os and Mrs. Josepha Bor and two faculty sponsors Mr. Kd J. Van Fossan and Mr. M. P. Slover assistant high school principal the group plans to return to Alpine today according to a spokesman for the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Patterson
Dave Os
Josepha Bor
Kd J. van Fossan
P. Slover
Alpine
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Mar Velous
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Gardenside
Beverly
Libby
Oscar Mayer
Prince Leo
Welch's
Welch's Plum
Campbells Pork and
Canterbury
Velveeta
Jesse French
Houghton’s
Fung
Ellen Hudson
Dence
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Howell
Penney
Penney’s
Penney's
Fowlkes Brothers Ranch
Rio
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Marfa Wool & Mohair Co
Marfa, Texas
Benave Tarin
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