Alpine hires Odessa engineers for master plan under 701 program
City of Alpine retains Kenneth Esmond and Associates of Odessa to prepare a master plan under the 701 program. If the program is funded by state and federal governments, the city will pay one third of costs with the government covering two thirds. The Odessa firm had estimated a $12 000 to $16 000 cost over two years. City Council approved at a special meeting Saturday May 29.
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Kenneth, Esmond & Associates
Odessa
Alpine
State Dept. of H
Wildenthal’s career and service across Texas education
Wildenthal returned to the University of Texas in 1939 after earning a PhD, married Doris Kellam in 1928, and held roles as college president at multiple Texas institutions. He taught economics to Lyndon B. Johnson, helped Johnson secure his first part time job, and served WWII Red Cross operations in Honolulu and Guam. He led San Angelo College and Sul Ross, and pursued farming, ranching, fishing, and hunting. He was active in several societies and Boy Scout work, and remained a lifelong Methodist.
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University of Texas
Bryan
Doris Kellam
Guam
San Marcos
San Angelo College
Alpine
Sul Ross
Wildenthal
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Southwest Texas State
Johnson
Texas State Teacher's Association
Pi Gamma Mu
Texas Historical Society
Texas Archeological Society
Rotary Club
Knife and Fork Club
Buffalo Trail Council of
West Texas
Methodist Chruch
Family Enjoys BBQ Supper in Alpine Memorial Weekend
Mrs. W T Potter and three daughters Marlene Nanette Potter visit Alpine over Memorial Day from San Antonio to stay with Mrs. Hallie Stillwell. A barbecue at Mrs. Stillwell’s featured barbecued chicken and goat, salads, beans, squash, chili, fresh strawberries and cream. Joe Medley led guitar and songs as relatives gathered for a summer gathering with numerous attendees including Potter family, Kimberley Kay Pizini, and others.
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W.T. Potter
Marlene
Nanette Potter
David Pizzini
Kimberley Kay
San Antonio
Johnnie Lee Rogers
Valentine
Potter
Glenn Harris
Anne Hegelund
Henry Richburg
Marathon
Roy Stillwell
Scotty Roberts
Mary Richards
Mark
Gary
Joe Medley
Stillwell
Big Bend Area Sees Widespread Rainfall
A wet weekend drenched the Big Bend and Davis Mountains area with an inch or more in several locales. West Alpine logged up to half an inch, College Hill measured 3.3 inches, boosting May totals to .79 inches and the year to 2.16. Moisture this year mostly came from February snowfalls totaling 1.65 inches, while May last year recorded 1.59 inches.
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Big Bend
Davis Mountains
West Alpine
College Hill
Flurry of Bridal Parties Fetes Affianced Couples
A series of bridal events celebrated Miss Judy Turner and Robert Sproul of Fort Davis before their 4 p.m. wedding at the First Methodist Church. Rehearsal dinner and buffet receptions were hosted by family members, with yellow and white decor and flowers in abundance. Guest lists highlight Turner and Sproul families and local friends. The article closes noting Social Security survivor benefits for families if a father dies.
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Judy Turner
Robert
Mac) Sproul
Fort Davis
First Methodist Church
J.C. Cooley
R.L. Sproul
Turner-Sproul
Norman Beard
Frank Matthews
Matthews
Sproul - Turner
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Ayala
Ernest Tubb
Fort Stockton
Jack Green
Johnny Wiggins
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Foothills Food Market
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