Sul Ross Graduate Class barbecue planned near Fort Davis
Sul Ross College announces its Graduate Class barbecue to be held at Point O'Rocks near Fort Davis on Tuesday June 26. Travis Henry class president chairs a committee with Darrell Ray and other members arranging the event. Tickets cost 1.25 for adults, 0.75 for ages 6 to 12, and 0.50 for under 6. Serving starts 6:30 pm. The gathering is a Summer Session highlight, with last year drawing 350 attendees. Also noted is the Marfa Alpine United States Army Reserve unit returning from North Fort Hood after summer training. The unit, "A" Battery, 10 men strong, was the largest Reserve anti aircraft group in the 90th Division in Texas. The report also notes that 30 percent of the waves in World War II were assigned to Naval Aviation.
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Sul Moss College
Point O'Rocks
Fort Davis
Travis Henry
Darrell Ray
Crystal Citcretary
Henry
Robert Carle
Sanderson
Ed B. Gale
San Angelo
G.P. Smith
Cliffordsey
Sul Ross
United States Army Reserve
North Fort Hood
Texas
Open Season Hints From Pecos Antelope Herd Survey
Antelope numbers west of the Pecos meet criteria for an open season this fall says E A Walker director of wildlife restoration. Alpine biologist P B Uzzell notes up to 500 buck antelope may be available with July commission decision shaping whether horned game will include surplus.
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Austin
Pecos
E. A. Walker
Game and Fish Commission
P. B. Uzzell
Alpine
Uzzell
Pecos Ranches
Travis Henry Elected Head of Graduate Class
Travis Henry of Lake View San Angelo was named president of Sul Ross College Graduate Class at a recent meeting. Other officers include Robert Carle of Sanderson as vice presidents Darrell Ray Crystal City secretary-treasurer and Ed B Cole San Angelo as reporter. Dr G P Smith dean and Dr Clifford Casey named sponsors. Enrollment this summer is among the highest ever recorded, according to Dr Bryan Wildenbary.
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Travis Henry
Lake View
San’ Angelo
Chase
Robert Carle
Sanderson
Darrell Ray
Crystal City
Brooks Joins Service Department At Casner's
R H Brooks has joined Casner Motor Co as assistant service manager. Formerly with Stambaugh Auto Co, he brings many years of auto repair and service experience.
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Brooks
Casner's
R. H. Brooks
Casner Motor Co
Mr. Brooks
Stambaugh Auto Co
Carta Valley Man Wins NRA Shoot
Ned Bishop of Carta Valley won the NRA shoot at the Border Patrol Range in Marfa on Sunday June 17. His aggregate score of 1367 out of 1500 led the field, with Bud Fisher of Marfa close at 1340 and Stanley Casner of Presidio 1258. Other top shooters included Cistle Whistler of Sanderson and Wes Loca of Marfa, with awards for expert and sharpshooter categories announced along with additional aggregate recognitions.
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Beaa
Haa
Rational Rifle Association
Marfa
Ned Bishop
Carta Valley
Sponsbie
Bud ‘Leon P) Fitver
Stanley W. Casner
Presidio
Cistle Whistler
Sanderson Tras
Keesey Kimball
Alpine
Bud Fisher
Marta
Sharpahootr
Ben
C. Bishop
Imarman
Wes Loca
Mat
Big Bend Lions Attend Boquilla School Event
Members of the Big Bend National Park Lions Club, including Marathon residents and Boquilla de Coahuila guests, attended a Saturday evening dedication for Travis Roberts and Travis Roberts Jr. of Marathon, with other local figures honored. The club presented Leon P. Fisher a sterling bowl for long service as secretary, engraved with thanks from The Big Bend Pistol Club. The next NRA approved Big Bend Pistol Club shoot is set for July 3rd featuring a 22 caliber pistol as major gun.
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Big Bend
Travis Roberts
Travis Roberts Jr
Marathon
Bob J. Roberson
Levelland
Ray Roberts
Billy Roberts
Martland
James H. Kilpatricka
Gres
Builders Boost Boquitles School With Local Help
The Lions Club and park residents contributed to a new school building for the children of Boquitles, a quaint village, aiding construction and community support.
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Lions Club
Park
Boquitles
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