Brewster County 75th Jubilee Edition Planned by The Avalanche
The Avalanche will publish a June 28 special edition commemorating Brewster County’s 75th anniversary. The issue includes a large photo collection, a history-focused Diamond Jubilee section, and will later be bound with selected county history pages for individual sale.
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Avalanche
Brewster County
Elmer Hudsons
Rome
Sunshine
Bob Elliotts
Hot Springs
Ark
Gunnison
Cole
Ruidosa N. M
Shrine Club Ojinaga Plans Port Of Entry For Planes
The Big Bend Shrine Club hosts a dinner June 23 at Cathedral Mountain Lodge with dancing dominoes and bridge. Tickets are $2. El Maida Temple’s Tom Patterson among guests. Thad Corkins notes letters will go out. A Mexican project aims to designate Presidio Ojinaga as an international port of entry for airplanes to boost cross border travel.
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Presidio Ojinaga
Chihuahua City
Charles Stringfellow
Big Bend
Juan Zubia
el Heraldo
Francisco Ernesto Duran
United Nations
Ernesto Valles
National Department Tourism
Luis del Pino
Central Aeronautica
Francisco Palacio
Hunter
Big Bend Shrine Club
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
Bend Country
Tom Patterson
el Maida Temple
el Maida
Thad Corkins
Charles M. Hunter
West Texas
North American
Chihuahua
Mexico
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Presidio
Eduardo Rivas
Department of National Tourist
Ing. Leopoldo Hurtado
Federal Department of Tourist
Texas
Miguel Aleman
Mexican Tourist Commission
Praxedes Griner
PRI Party
State of
Francisco Enesto Duran
Leo Lopez
Lopez Flying Service
New Church of Christ Minister Arrives in Alpine
Martin Kamstra takes the post as minister of the Church of Christ in Alpine moving from Ratan. He is familiar with Alpine having attended Fort Stockton schools and played for a Stockton team. Kamstra studied at Clarendon College and served churches in Andrews Rankin and M Carney. He and his wife have three children Duane Don and Glenda.
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Martin Kamstra
Church of Christ
Alpine
Ratan
Fort Stockton
Stockton
Clarendon College
Andrews
Rankin
M. Carney
Duane
Don
Glenda
Paragraph of the article one of the finest publicity pieces
The sentence notes that the paragraph stands as one of the college’s finest publicity pieces in years, signaling strong promotional value. It emphasizes the impact of a single well-crafted public relations item on the institution’s reputation and visibility.
May Rainfall Totals .79 Inches in Alpine
Rainfall in Alpine for May totaled .79 inches, a low mark in six years. The month saw .27 inches on the 17th and .52 inches on the 18th, lifting the year to 1.44 inches while 1961’s pace was 3.38 inches by this time.
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Alpine
Mitre Peak and Alpine Camp openings highlight summer plans
North of Alpine Mitre Peak Girl Scout Camp opens Sunday June 10 marking its 15th year with 780 girls expected this season. Staff led by Dephane Tabor will offer swimming riding crafts dramatics and nature study from June 10 to August 11 across four sessions. Council president J. M. Waddell and Midland chair E. T. Hill oversee operations with Alpine attendees listed by session and attendee names. Sixteen staff plus volunteers ensure meals guidance and activities for campers.
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Mitre Peak
Alpine
Permian Basin
Girl Scout Council
Dephane Tabor
Monahans
Darlene Scott
Evalon Siler
Penny Shively
Mae Sisco
Carolyn Stamm
Mildred Willman
Vicki Brenneman
Janey Weber
Mary Deane Lynn
J. M. Waddell
Kermit
E. T. Hill
Midland
Patricia McAllister
Jeannie Smith
Shelley Smith
Ermelinda Hinojos
Cecilia Hollis
Januay
T and N O Dissolved. SP Now Sole Texas System
SP consolidation ends dual Texas operations. J. M. Floyd, SP agent in Alpine, says the change became effective June 1, consolidating two systems and two accounting offices into one SP structure across the state.
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Texas
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
TENO
J. M. Floyd
Alpine
Cooley and Valadez Nominated In Brewster Runoffs
J C Cooley won the Precinct 1 nomination with 384 votes to 342 for Thad Corkins and will face Republican E Milton Smith in November. Incumbent Precinct 2 commissioner Robert Valadez beat Vic Molinar 217 to 1. governor race had Don Yarborough 592 over John Connally 527. Preston Smith 674 over Jimmy Turman 422. Waggoner Carr 659 over Tom Beavley and Woodrow Bean 644 over Pool for congress. Gene Hendryx resigned earlier to seek state representative nomination. Lee Smith filled the term.
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J. C. Cooley
Robert Valadez
Brewster County
Cooley
Precinct 1
Post
Thad Corkins
E. Milton Smith
Gene Hendryx
Lee Smith
Valadez
Vic Molinar
Don Yarborough
John Connally
Preston Smith
Jimmy Turmants
Waggoner
Tom Beavley
Woodrow Bean
Pool
Connally
Yarborough
Gov. Smith
Turman
Cam
Beavley
Corkins
Molinar
Fire damages First Methodist Church in early morning blaze
Fire of undetermined origin caused extensive damage to the First Methodist Church, likely smoldering hours in the basement used by Boy Scouts. Fire Chief J C Cooley estimated total losses at about 15000 due to fire, smoke and water. Reverend Clyde Chesnutt Jr said Sunday services would be held at St James Episcopal and First Baptist Churches while repairs proceed.
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Kenneth K. Otto
Certified Public Accountant
Otto
Bill Winter
Winter
Underwood Company
Avalanche
Cver Kena
First Methodist
Boy Scouts
J.C. Cooley
Belfrey
Cooley
Clyde Chesnutt, Jr
St. James Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Pringles Buy Do Nut Shop In West Holland Area
Mr and Mrs Bub Pringle have purchased Mrs Clay s Do Nut Shop on West Holland Avenue. Mrs Pringle will run Frankie s Do Nut Shop with catering and a range of pastries cakes and cookies. Mary Ann Portillo and Mrs Garcia will assist at the bakery. Mr Pringle remains Borden s representative in the area.
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Bub Pringle
New Homes Being Built in Carpenter Addition
Four new residences in Carpenter Addition are under construction funded by four permits totaling 92 000 issued to Odessa based R C Construction Co led by Glenn Casey. Permits range 16000 to 35000 with homes planned for Luther Broome Jack Frost Dewey Baker and Curtis Wise. Superintendent Buddy Hawkins oversees construction. Miss Lolly Lockhart, visiting from Austin, heads to Washington State for a summer nursing position after visiting her W E Lockhart family.
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Carpenter
R & C Construction Co
Odessa
Harry Carpenter
Luther Broome
Jack Frost
Dewey Baker
Curtis Wise
Buddy Hawkins
Glenn Casey
Lolly Lockhart
Austin
W. E. Lockhart
Washington State
Pringle and Clay Stage Café Operation Near Alpine Terminal
Mrs. Pringle stated that Mrs. Clay will continue running her cafe at the Alpine Truck Terminal east of town, ensuring continued service in the area.
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Federal Airport
Amblin’ Avound
Sul Ross State College
Houston Chronicle
Morris Frank
Mpus
Bryan Wildenthal
Cliff Casey
Anna D. Linn
Norm Cash
Ray van Cleef
David Slaughter
Jack Crawford
Shrine Club
DT Suce
Church of Christ Minster
Little League
Rae Wal
Suzanne Williams
Becky Boyd
Barbara Brown
Ida Olazaba
Mary Matthews
Marilyn Shields
Norma Terra
Donna Boyd
Susie Hunter
Janna McMillan
Jacobina Skinner
Little
C. G. Morrison
Adams-Francois
Fort Davis
Forchheimer's
First National Bank
Tne
Alpine Lions Ah
American Legion
T&no
Commission
M. E. Church
Pringles
Brewster
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