Alpine tournament gains Alaska notice and local lore
The Fort Richardson Daily News in Alaska noted the NAIA baseball tournament to be held in Alpine Texas next week. Mentions Kokernot Field praise from NAIA officials Eastern New Mexico Portales president Al Garten and San Diego State chair C D Smith. Local names include Rev John Pharmakis Alpine Cowboys players Larry Vincent Berta Lassiter Arthur Hill Larry Berry Pat Wilmoth Janith West Ann Clanton and others reflecting summer staffing and community ties.
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Alpine
Alaska
Fort Richardson
Spine
Jack
al Garten
New Mexico
Portales
NAIA
C.D. Smith
San Diego State
Kokernot Field
John Pharmakis
First Methodist
Fort Davis
Bobby
Alpine Cowboys
Larry Vincent
Berta Lassiter
Roy
Arthur Hill
Larry Berry
Avalanche
Sul Ross
Fort Stockton Pioneer
Pat Wilmoth
Holland Hotel
Alene Esch
Walter
Joe Wright
Bobby Glasscock
Doug Glasscock
Geeil Ruby Co
Dell Hoffman
State Highway Dept
Janith West
SR Hill
Ann Clanton
Terrific Hail Storm Deluges Alpine Area
A severe hail storm struck Alpine and surrounding areas around 6 p.m. yesterday with hail as large as golf balls. Heavy rains followed as windows shattered and trees were damaged. The NAIA baseball game between Sul Ross State College and Southern Illinois ended moments after the hail began, Illinois prevailing 5 to 0.
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Alpine
Sul Ross State College
Southern Illinois
Ilinois
Owens Visits Alpine High Campus by Navy Graduate
Andy Owens, 1954 Alpine High graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Owens of Alpine, visited the Alpine High campus this week. He recently returned from over four years of United States Navy service including a six month Pacific and Orient tour and has entered Sul Ross College to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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Owens
Alpine High
Andy Owens
A. G. Owens
Alpine
United States Navy
Pacific
Orient
Sui Ross College
Wells On Roberts and Producing 200 GPM for City
City officials report Roberts No. 2 well in Sunny Glen area now pumps 145 gpm into the city pipeline, part of a total 210 gpm on Roberts land and 400 gpm brought to the city via a 6 inch line at 2 psi. A lease purchase secures permanent water rights after 18 payments. contract hinges on two initial wells producing at least 200 gpm. An additional reconditioned pump will be installed at No 3 South Hill as a standby to No 4 South Hill with automatic reservoir controls to prevent shortages. wells show a steady, satisfactory level.
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J. Worth and Co. Inc
el Paso
Sunny Glen
Roberts Land
Roberts
Car Roberts
No. 3
South Hill
Camp Mitre Peak Opens as 100 Girls Arrive Sunday
Over 100 girls from the Permian Basin area are expected to attend the new Camp Mitre Peak Girl Scout camp opening Sunday. Four two week sessions are planned this summer at the camp between Alpine and Fort Davis. A new lodge and unit have been added. Camp staff includes director De phane Tabor Monahans business manager Mildred Willman Kerrville nurse Mae Sisco Dallas and counselors Edelize Willhite Odessa Mary Beth Jackson San Angelo Jane Park Midland Julia Mingus Lubbock Evalon Siler Kermit Sandra Anderson Abilene Heather Henderson Royalty Virginia Wilson Kermit Anne Weaver Houston Carolyn Searcy Benton Ark Rosemary Angell Centra lia Mo Deane Lynn Midland Harriet Peel Pleasanton Louise Maiers LaGrange Mo DeAnn Belcher Midland.
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Perm
Basin
Mitre
Pen Sunday
Alpine
Fort Davis
Dephane Tabor
Monahans
Mildred ‘Willman
Kerrville
Mae Sisco
Dallas
Monie Brewer
Iraan
Bertha McFadin
Iran
Lois MaAnally
Edelize Willhite
Odessa
Mary Beth Jackson
San Angelo
Jane Park
Midland
Julia Mingus
Ubbock
Evalon Siler
Kermit
Sandra Anderson
Abilene
Heather Henderson
Royalty
Virginia Wilson
Anne Weaver
Houston
Carolyn Searcy
Benton
Ark
Rosemary Angell
Centralia
Deane Lynn
Harriet Peel
Pleasanton
Louise Maiers
LaGrange
DeAnn Belcher
Aluminum Awning Installed At Brewster County Memorial Hospital
A 100 foot aluminum awning was added along the west side of the hospital north wing. B and F Sheet Metal Works performed the installation for 700 dollars, including moving sun screens outside. Board chairman Jack Cross said funds came from the memorial fund not earmarked for a specific project and welcomed further gifts to the memorial fund.
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Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Jack Cross
Memor
Cross
New Methodist Minister Robert K Baird Named Pastor
Robert K Baird, native of Union County New Mexico, has been appointed pastor of First Methodist Church and director of the Wesley Foundation at Sul Ross State College. A Clayton High School graduate 1947, he earned BA from Eastern New Mexico University in 1951 and BD from Perkins School of Theology 1954. He led Epworth Church in Carlsbad opening 1955 building, parsonage in 1957, and educational facilities planned in 1959. He and wife Eula Arlene Childs have one son Lynn.
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Robert K. Baird
First Method Church
Wesley Foundation
Sul Ross State College
Union County
New Mexico
Amistad
N. M
Clayton (Nm
Eastern
Baird
World Council of Churches Assembly
Evanston
Lake Forrest
Ill
Carlsbad
W. Angie Smith
Epworth + Methodist Church
Bath
Alpine
Epworth
Eula
Arlene Childs
Springview
Neb
Nebraska State College
Chadron
Dallas
Lynn
Alpine Cowboys Aim To Extend Home Stand In Hobbs
Alpine Cowboys, league leaders, open a vital 3 game series in Hobbs New Mexico tonight then host Artesia Giants Sunday at Kobernot Field for Fort Stockton Centennial Day. Ted Ellis a 63 right hand pitcher from Raleigh joins the squad as John Murphy Red Sox farm director aims for a strong stretch drive.
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Alpine Cowboys
Hobbs
N. M
Kobernot Field
Artesia Giants
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Fort Stockton Jaycees
Gene Russell
Ted Ellis
Raleigh N. C
Cowboys
John Murphy
Boston Red Sox
Ellis
Raleigh
Murphy
Alpine
New York Yankee
Odessa
Don Schwall
Dodgers
Schwall
Schilling
Roberts
Vincent
Baker
Judson
Presley
Kner
Knutson
Papstein
Jud ¢Son
Carlsbad
Stotsky
Westergren
Bible School Underway at First Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School is in progress at the First Baptist church with more than 100 enrolled. Departments for children ages 3 to 16 meet from 8 30 to 11 30 every morning. The school will continue next week.
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Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Wirth to Visit Park in Big Bend June 10 11
National Park Service Director Conrad L. Wirth will visit Big Bend National Park June 10 and 11 with Regional Director Hugh M. Miller and Regional Landscape Architect Jerome C. Miller to review Mission 66 progress. The visit follows rapid upgrades to camp grounds water and sewer systems roads bridges and new guest rooms supporting greater park use.
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National Park Service
Conrad L. Wirth
Big Bend National Park
George W. Miller
Wirth
Hugh M. Miller
Jerome C. Miller
Santa Fe
N. M
National Park Concessions, Inc
Mission 66
Alpine flood survey approved by House committee
The House Public Works Committee approved a resolution for a flood control survey of Alpine Creek and nearby areas. Congressman J T Rutherford told the Avalanche the plan authorizes but does not fund the project. He noted funding requests would wait for the 1961 budget after the 1960 appropriations bill.
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House Public Works Committee
Alpine Creek
J. T. Rutherford
Public Works
Congress
Rutherford
Watson to Open New Watch Shop This Saturday
Watson announces the opening of Watson's Watch Shop at 107 East Holland after 18 months at Big Bend TV. The shop offers full watch and clock repair with a money back guarantee and invites customers to register for a free watch giveaway on Monday, June 8.
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Watson
East Holland
Big Bend TV
CC Directors Take Affirmative Action On Members Proposals
The first of a series of Chamber of Commerce clinics was held on Friday May 30 with 10 members invited. 11 attended. Directors aim to shape a working program by gathering member ideas on tourism routes, city street and traffic improvements, parks, and lodging outreach. A traffic light proposal, better street signs, and a ban or fencing for junkyards were discussed. Lions and Rotary help for funding was suggested if city funds fail. A committee led by Charles De Barbrie will explore lectures at the Big Bend Museum for visiting tourists.
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Mpire
C of C
Alpine
Lockhart
Stn St
Holland Ave
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Sanderson
Ft. Stockton
Cuimec
Lions Club
No. 4
Big Bend
Charles de Barbrie
Alpine Man Killed After Gay Farewell To Departing Seniors
Funeral services for Frank Rodriguez, 45, were held in Livingston and Alpine, with burial in Alpine cemetery. He died after a car crash on U S Highway 9 near the Lobo Drive-In Theater while driving to West high school seniors’ farewell trip. His wife rode with him and was uninjured. Their daughter Elidia rode on the bus. she was returned to Alpine. Rodriguez, born October 1913 at Presidio, was a carpenter who lived most of his life in Alpine. He is survived by his widow, four sons, and several daughters.
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Frank Rodriguez
Livingston
Alpine Cemetery
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Rodriguez
U. S. Highway 9
Alpine
Lobo Drive-In
Ign
Mexico City
Elidia
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