Civic plea to protect Alpine post office building
A 1947 Alpine column urges local pride and vandalism prevention for the federally owned post office, noting it is the town’s unique government building and a services hub. The piece also riffs on regional tempers and rain, and jokes about county finance funded by a mail order house.
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Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
Treasury and Post Office Departments
Alpine
Texas
Uncle Sam
Brewster
Alpine Couple Heads to Rotary Convention
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith depart for San Francisco to attend the Rotary International convention. Mr. Smith is the newly elected president of the Alpine Rotary club.
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Milton Smith
San Francisco
Rotary International
Mr. Smith
The
Alpine Rotary Club
Thomason Confirmed as Federal Judge of West Texas
Rep R E Thomason of El Paso was unanimously confirmed by the senate to be Federal judge for the Western district of Texas succeeding Chas A Boynton who retires. He will take the bench after adjournment and preside in El Paso. Thomason has served in Congress from the 16th district for years. Three candidates already announced for the vacated position Woodrow Bean Pat Hargrove and Ord Gary others may enter the race after his resignation.
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R. E. Thomason
el Paso
Senate
Western District
Texas
Chas. A. Boynton
Congress
Thomason
16Th
Woodrow Bean
Pat Hargrove
Ord Gary
May Motor Vehicle Registrations Total 99 in County
May registrations show 19 new motor vehicles, five fewer than April’s 24, bringing the year to 99. List includes G A Morriss Alpine Chevrolet pickup and multiple makes from Alpine, Marathon, San Antonio, and other locations with sedans trucks and jeeps.
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G. A. Morriss
Alpine
L. Lewenthal
M. W. Hopson
Guillermo Sanchez
D. W. Collins
Marathon
Z. M. Decie
FFA Convention Attended by Harfst Mosley and Teague
State reporter G. H. Harfst and FFA Area Public Speaking winner Gordon Mosley attend the state FFA convention in Sweetwater this week with Ernest Teague and area supervisor W. E. Williams.
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G. H. Harfst
Gordon Mosley
FFA
Ernest Teague
W. E. Williams
Sweetwater
Alpine
Hollis Ellis
Harold Dunk
Area
Crisham
Junction
Katherine E Evans Scholarship Fund Created at Texas
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Auxiliary donates 300 dollars to establish the Katherine E Evans Scholarship at the University of Texas. The award supports a graduate student in home economics with a focus on sheep and goat industry and further study. The fund honors Mrs Worth Evans of Fort Davis for promoting wool and mohair products.
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University Board of Regents
Sul Ross Opens Summer Enrollment Up 50 Percent
Sul Ross college reports first term summer enrollment about 50 percent higher than last year on the second day of registration. By Wednesday night nearly 600 had registered and 700 more are expected by weekend despite housing shortages.
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Sul Ross College
T. H. Etheridge
Texas
USDA Yearbook on Agriculture 1943 1947 Now Available
Congressman R. E. Thomason announces the U S Department of Agriculture Yearbook covering 1943 through 1947 is available to requestors. Books will be filled in order received at Thomason office Room 1730 House Office Building Washington, D C.
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R. E. Thomason
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Yearbook of Agriculture
Fort Davis Woman Attends Sul Ross Summer Session
Miss Callie Holt of Fort Davis is attending the Sul Ross summer session, joining other students for ongoing coursework and campus activities this season.
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Callie Holt
Fort Davis
Sul Ross
Cavett Not Involved in Noel's Taxi Theft
Arthur Cavett who had been reported to have broken jail and linked to a Noel's Taxi theft surrendered to a deputy sheriff at Balmorhea after officers clarified the case. The car was found abandoned near Balmorhea.
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Arthur Cavett
Noel
Balmorhea
Cavett
Impressive Memorial Day Service Led by Local Legion
Big Bend Post American Legion and Auxiliary sponsored a Memorial Day service at the college auditorium attracting about 250 attendees. Graves of veterans were decorated, flags placed, and a tea for Gold Star families followed at the Legion Hall. The program featured a Salute to the Colors, music by the band, prayers, a speech by Brian Montague, and a decoration ceremony for the war dead.
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The
Big Bend
the College
Legion Hall
Gene Farley
M. L. Hopson
John Carrico
Three Baseball Games Set At Kokernot Field This Weekend
Three games are scheduled at Kokernot Field on Saturday and Sunday. The Cowboys meet Fort Bliss Falcons Saturday at 4 30 p m. Sunday the Junior Cowhands face Presidio Tigers at 2 30 p m. Seats are available in the new all concrete and steel grandstand.
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Kokernot Field
Cowboys
Fort Bliss
Presidio Tigers
Former Alpine Resident Dies in San Angelo at 73
T. A. Herring, 73, a former Alpine resident, died suddenly at his San Angelo home last Sunday. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Bryant of Fort Smith Arkansas, Miss Glenyth Herring of Midland, and Miss Joyce Herring of San Angelo. The Herring family lived in Alpine for years and a daughter taught in Alpine public schools.
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T T. A. Herring
Alpine
San Angelo
Herring
C. A. Bryant
Bryant
Fort Smith
Ark
Glenyth Herring
Midland
Joyce Herring
Local Residents Undergoing Medical Treatments
Listings show Joe Burgess and Nina Lee McBride treated for unspecified needs. Anne McBride and Faviola Tercero receive minor operations in Fort Davis and Alpine. Major operations planned for Paula Uranga and Pablo Chavarria with Alpine and Alpine Fort Davis locations.
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Joe Burgess
Glenn Burgess
Anne McBride
H. J. McBride
F. S. Baker
Alpine
Veterina Riveria
Fort Davis
Faviola Tercero
Nina Lee McBride
Pablo Chavarria
Paula Uranga
Miss Annie Ferguson dies long-time Sul Ross instructor
Miss Annie Kate Ferguson head of Sul Ross College speech department for 18 years died last Sunday in Alpine. Native Texan, daughter of Joe Ferguson, sister of former Texas governor Jim Ferguson. Survived by mother Lola Ferguson, sister Elmer Devenport, brothers Joe and Jim. Interment at Elm Grove Cemetery. Her students praise her rigor and generosity. funds from funeral offerings to create a speech scholarship.
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Anne Kate Ferguson
Sul Ross College
Trans Pecos
Sul Ross
Miss Ferguson
Texas
Joe Ferguson
Jim Ferguson
Hale County
Haskell
University of Texas
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Columbia University
Lola Lee Ferguson
Elmer Devenport
Joe
Jim
Elm Grove
Chas. Treadwell
C. B. Casey
John Newell
George Kelver
Larry Etheridge
W. T. Powell
Beto Rede
Ibsen
Shakespeare
Barry
Anderson
Hedda Gabler
T. H Etheridge
Austin H. Dillon
Francis Juaniz
Glenn F. Davis
Contributions to City Park Fund in Alpine Area
List of donors for the City Park Project Fund includes Alpine Pilot Club $1000, Alpine Study Club $143.37, Alpine Super Market $25, Joe W Camp Pecos $10, Jack 8S Davis $100, Alpine Lions Club $1325, Alpine PTA $300, Rio Grande Land Co $5, KVLF Radio $50, and Rep. Chas Moore Del Rio $25. Who will be the next contributor.
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Alpine Pilot Club
Alpine Study Club
Alpine Super Market
Joe W. Camp
Pecos
Jack
Davis
Alpine Lions Club
Alpine Pta
Rio Grande Land Co
KVLF
Chas. Moore
del Rio
Annual June Meeting At Bloys Camp Grounds
The Bloys Camp Meeting Assn announces its annual interdenominational June gathering at the camp meeting grounds Sunday June 15 with Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m followed by a basket lunch at noon A business meeting will set plans for the encampment on Tuesday August 12 All churches are invited and no Fort Davis services will be held The morning sermon will be by Dr Frank C Dutton pastor of Alpine Baptist Church
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Fort Davis
Bloys Camp Meeting Assn
Frank C. Dutton
Baptist Church
Alpine
Cemetery Association Benefit Dance Promised At Courthouse
A benefit dance for the Cemetery Association will be held at the courthouse tomorrow night to raise funds. A similar event last Saturday had a small turnout and shortfall in expenses, prompting renewed hopes for good attendance. Tickets for those unable to attend are available.
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Cemetery Assn
Mrs Eugene Gilmore Visits Demopolis Couple
Mrs Eugene Gilmore of Demopolis Alabama arrived Tuesday for a visit with her parents Dr and Mrs T C Eelvig.
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Eugene Gilmore
Demopolis
Ala
T. C. Eelvig
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