Press Association Plans Big Bend Trip With August Meetings
The Texas Press association gears up for a convention in Alpine with hotel and court facilities arranged for August 7 to 9. A committee will finalize programs July 6, including a visit to Kokernot field for a baseball game with the Alpine Cowboys hosting the Kermit Oilers. The group aims to show hospitality and highlight the Big Bend and Davis Mountains region while noting prior Texas Editorial Association discussions and a Houston gathering.
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Ev ‘Erybody
Big Bend- Davis Mountains
Marvin Hunter Jr
Fort Davis
Baird
Big Bend
Davis Mountains
Association’ Monthly
Texas Editorial Assn
Alpine Cow
Kermit Oilers
Association
Kokernot Field
Alpine paving program to start next week in residential area
Approximately 18 blocks in the Alpine residential area will be paved soon after a months long campaign to sign property owners. Caliche base is laid on most streets, paving will be 40 foot wide with curbs, financed by property owners and aided by Lee M. Smith and the city. Water supply comes from an abandoned nearby well not connected to city mains. Blocks listed include N 7th St, Eagle Pass St, Uvalde St, Main St near Central school, N 6th St, N 9th St, W Nations, and College Hill area between Harrison and Walker Sts.
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Alpine
Lee M. Smith
Smith
Santa Fe
N. 7Th St
Ave. A
Eagle Pass St
Eagle Pass
N Sth
Uvalde St
N. Sth
Main St
Central School
N. 6Th
N.' 9Th
Main
Nations
W. Nations
College Hill
East Nations
Harrison
Walker Sts
Walker
Cowboys and Falcons set for weekend showdown at Kokernot Field
The Alpine Cowboys eye two tough games against the Fort Bliss Falcons after a mixed week. Despite added talent from the El Paso series, optimism wanes as the Falcons’ lineup features noted all round players with major league roots. Game time 2 30 p m promises top action as Sul Ross Dey st Kokernot hosts faculty and students for the event.
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Alpine Cowboys
Fort Bliss
Cowboys
el Paso
Falcons
Bee
Oilers
Kermit
Sutter
Bill Looney
Klick
Roy Peden
Sul Ross Dey
Kokernot
Sul Ross College
Northwest Alpine residents seek exemption from city limits
Fifteen property owners in the northwest Alpine area north of the S.B. railroad and west of the Santa Fe appeared before the city commission Monday night requesting that city limits be altered to exclude them. They sought water and sewer service extensions without city taxation, but were told such a change cannot be done with bonds and bondholders’ consent would be doubtful.
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Alpine
S.B. Railroad
Santa Fe
City” Commission
Liquor Violations Net Fines Over $1000 From Weekend
Fines totaling more than $1000, including costs, were paid in justice and county courts after arrests last weekend by the Liquor Control board, the sheriff, and Texas Ranger Arthur Hill. The cases include driving while intoxicated and drunkenness, with penalties issued for toxicants and intoxicants.
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Liquor Control Board
Sheriff's Office
Texas
Arthur Hill
Fight
Exemption Certificates Needed to Vote in July Primary
Young residents who will be 21 by July 25 but were under 21 on January 1, 1951 must obtain an exemption certificate before voting in the July 28 primary. Certificates are available at the county tax collector’s office and must be shown to the election judge. Precinct conventions are set for July 26 to choose delegates to the county convention on August 2, which selects delegates to the state convention in September.
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Texas
Texas Economy ‘Commission
Texas Press Association
Democratic Executive Committee
Diliger Elected Master of Alpine Masonic Lodge
Gene Huliger was elected worshipful master of Alpine Lodge No. 766 AF&AM at a regal meeting held Thursday night. He served the past year as senior warden. officers elected include Nickell as treasurer and secretary for the coming year. Installations for the new Masonic year begin June 24 with the first July meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Huliger
Af&am
Rol
Nickell
Tiler
Tve
Sam ‘Thomas
Joe McLean
Keith Morrow
G. B. Crawford
Carl Shults
J.” W. Frazer
Two Day Rabies Drive Vaccinates Sixty Dogs
Alpine city conducted a two day campaign to inoculate dogs against rabies. Veterinarian Paul Wegerts attended on both days at the city office, but many dogs remain untagged and untreated, posing a public hazard as the canine population is estimated near 1,000. The city struggles to manage the issue.
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Paul Wegerts
Alpine
Organ Recital by Dr. Meyer Tonight at Sul Ross
The Sul Ross College Music Department presents Dr. Henry Meyer as visiting professor in an organ recital Friday night June 27 at 8 15 p m in the main auditorium Library building. The program features Bach Gimant Callaerts Massenet Schubert Chopin and Damarest with Lionel Gum performing two piano and organ numbers. Dr Meyer, noted pianist organist and choir director, is dean of Southwestern University School of Fine Arts at Georgetown Texas.
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Sul Ross' College
Henry Meyer
Meyer
Bach
Gimant
Callaerts
Massenet
Schubert
Chopin
Damarest
Lionel Gum
Marfa Indians Fall 9-3 to Alpine Internationals
Alpine Internationals defeated Marfa Indians 9 to 3 in a fast Sunday game at Ramos Field. Dan Valenzuela pitched seven innings, allowing four hits and striking out 11, aided by Gaga Lianez in relief. Larky Rodriguez led the Indians with a 3-for-4 day and Mundo Losoya added two hits, while Sanchez supplied Marfa’s lone triple.
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Dan
Valenzuela
Gaga Lianez
Defa
Maria “High
Shorthorns
Larky Rodriguez
Iate
Arky
Sul Rose
Mundo Losoya
Sanchez
Marfa
Lara
Natera
Marfa Indians
Inter
Pecos
Pyote Field
Ramos Field
Suspected Polio Victim Dies in Abilene at 17
Adolfo Rojo Jr. aged 17 of Alpine died Wednesday night after being flown to Abilene once he fell ill Tuesday and showed polio symptoms. Reports say three Alpine doctors believed a cerebral hemorrhage caused his death and that polio was unlikely. The case marked Alpine’s first polio suspicion of the year, with unclear diagnosis from Abilene hospital at press time.
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Adolfo Rojo Jr
Alpine
Abilene
Young
Rojo
Marine Corps
Jfater
Rojas
Sul Rose Rodeo Team Wins Fourth Consecutive NIAC Trophy
For the fourth consecutive year the Sul Rose rodeo team captured the National Intercollegiate Association trophy. The event took place at the Portland arena with team members celebrated for their performance and endurance.
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Sul Rose
Portland
Oregon
Sul Ross
Sec
Colorado A
Drouth Drives City to Enact Water Rationing
SORT DAVIS June 25 With candidates having paid their filing fees it is known which names appear on the ballots for the first primary. July 26 brings a three-way race for county judge with incumbent Howard L. Bell, George Spencer, and John G Prude. Sheriff contest features Tom R. Gray incumbent and W C Massey retiree. Beatrice Woolley and Myrtle Stewart seek county clerk and treasurer without opposition. Three county commissioners Kokernot Reynolds and Dunean St. draw terms. J W Merrill faces his first challenger in over 25 years impacting Fort Davis and Valentine. Democratic committee sets election machinery and ballot posts. Runoff possible in August. State and district races list several incumbents and new candidates amid redistricting changes.
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Sort Davis
Howard L. Bell
Incum
Ent
George
Spencer
John G'Prude
Tom
R. “Gray
Bent
W. C.ill Massey
Beatrice Woolley
Myrtle ‘Stewart
Commission
Ers HL
Kokernot
Will D. Reynolds
J.C. Dunean
J. W. Merrill
Akes
Fort. Davis
Valentine
Barry Scobee
Anesty
Prude
Bell
Massey
Gray
Williams
Merrill
CR Bull Fryar
Will
Alan Ro Fraser
Alpine
Henry Russell
Pecos
Court of Jesuit Appeals
EL Paso
Earl Earp
Monahans
Richard C.shack
Ken Rowan
United States
Dorsey B Hardeman
An Angelo
Travers Crumpton
Fort Stockton
Hardeman’s
Horizon
San Angelo
Schedule For Irrigating Lawns And Gardens Issued Monday
Alpine residents face drought driven water use with a temporary gardening and lawn irrigation schedule issued by city officials. Wells supply remains strong yet demand surpasses last year as pumps circulated over a million gallons daily to city reservoirs. Officials urge continued adherence to the two column box on page four while weather remains unsettled and restrictions may ease if conditions hold.
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Drouth
Lieutenant John Young Attends Officer Course at Blis Fort Bliss
First Lieutenant John Young son of Mr and Mrs John Young Alpine attends an artillery fire control system officer course at Blis Fort Bliss. The course covers electricity radio theory radar theory and repair of radar equipment with emphasis for the week. Lt Young formerly attended Ross College at Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Blisfort Bliss
John “Young
Alpine
Artilery
Young
Ross College
Girls Camp Regists 450 At Paisano Largest Group
Four hundred fifty were enrolled at the District 7 Girls Auxiliary Mary camp at Paisano this week, including 362 girls and 88 counselors. Camp director was Mrs. Allen Thomas of El Paso. Assisting were Rev. R. L. Witter, Rev. J. B. Fine, Mrs. J. W. McGavock, Miss Billie Sue McCann, Edward Lee Wittner, Mrs. Wilbur Harris, Mrs. Al Hand, and Mrs. Pat Watts. The daily program ran 1:30 to 9:00 p.m. with reveille and taps. Ar and Mrs. Joe Ross, Barbara and Kendal visited Vernon relatives last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisano
Allen Thomas
el’ Paso
R. L. Witter
J. B. Fine
J. W. McGavo
Rains And Showers Fall In County This Week
Scattered rains and showers hit the county Tuesday and Wednesday after several hot days. Alpine saw only 0.26 inch, while other locations reported higher totals including 1.50 inches at multiple ranches and 0.7 inches at headquarters. Reports from Wednesday rain were incomplete at press time.
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Alpine
W. H. Terry
North End
New Telephone Building Readies For Dial System In Alpine
Pioneering Alpine project shows a new West Ave building nearing completion for the dial system. Inside work includes plastering, cooling, plumbing, and electrical fixtures. The conversion to dial requires little downtime, with calls routing via Maria or Fort Stockton as needed.
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West Ave. D
Alpine
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E. L. Frazer
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RBI
Moore
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Fanning
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Kendal
Vernon
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