Local Social Notes Highlight Houston Visit And Academic News
John W Gentry and Peggy visit grandparents in town with baby Julia Ann at the Hotel Coffee Shop. Thurston Barnett earns Harvard Divinity degree and plans UT PhD. Hazel Harfst and family visit. Minnie Fisher returns from Albuquerque. Jessica Clark visits. Jane Caradine recovers from a May fall and stays active locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gentry
John
Peggy
Houston
Julia Ann
Thurston Barnett
Marsha Broadfast
Harvard University
Thurston
Marsha
University of Texas
Hazel
G. H. Sr
Harfst
Betty
el Campo
Mickie Smith
Green Cafe
Albuquerque
N. M
Hal
Minnie
Harry) Fisher
Virginia
Neville Haynes
Jessica Clark
Jane Caradine
We Learned A Lot At Girls State Alpine Report
Four hundred girls gathered in Austin for the annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State session from June 14 to 23. Alpine reporters describe forming parties, drafting bills, and earning state citizenship pins while highlighting Janis as state treasurer and Barbara as agriculture commissioner. The piece notes inaugural ceremonies, official oaths, and plans to share lessons with Alpine peers through Boys and Girls County Government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State
Texas School For the Blind
Builders of America
Girls State Senate
House of Representatives
Marylyn
Barbara
Janis
Alpine
Girls Nation
Washington, D. C
Meade Griffin
Texas Supreme Court
State Treasury Department
State Capitol
Grady Nelon
American Legion Auxiliary of
Joan Brady
Joan
Alpine Auxiliary
Sylvia Smith
Patsy Patterson
Charlotte Slight
Alice Owens
Marsha Broadfoot
Joyce Lockhart
Ann Gerbert
Nora Payne
Sara Rogers
Gladys Cowell
Kay Young
Lolly Lockhart
Willa Dale Hilbrick
Janice Gilbreath
Virginia Boyd
Sharon Welch
Linda Kay
Carlene Hegeland
Marion Cowell
Jackie Rawls
Betsey
Tarnish in gold jewelry and how to prevent it
A discussion distinguishes fallacy from fact by noting that even high quality gold and sterling silver can tarnish or blacken. Tarnish may result from substances in some cosmetics or body acids, but cleaning restores shine. the conclusion assures customers of the quality of featured gold jewelry and watches and invites purchases.
Martin Thompson wedding announced in Marathon
Mr and Mrs R E Thompson of Marathon announce the marriage of their daughter Sharon Ann to Glenn Edward Martin Jr son of G E Martin also of Marathon The couple pledged wedding vows June 19 at the First Baptist Church in Alpine They are at home in Marathon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Thompson
Marathon
Sharon Ann
Glenn Edward Martin, Jr
G. E. Martin
First Baptist Church
Alpine
Brewster County Hospital News Admits and Dismissals
A list details recent admissions to Brewster County Hospital including Wilma Frances Dees and Luis Jiminez among others. Dismissals cover numerous Alpine and Marathon patients and staff, with several newborns noted for families Collected lines also mention new births: Cora Lee, Alma, Monica Liza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma
Frances Dees
Las Cruces
N. M
Luis Jiminez
Presidio
Christine Crosson
Catarina Alvarez
Marfa
Tomasa Salas
Edwin Everett
Shirley Caddell
Virginia Pena
Marvin Kay
Alpine
Josephina Rodriguez
Ben Avalia
Charles Stringfellow
Jane Moore
Thomas Moore
Esparanza Martinez
David Clay
Rosa Hernandez
Santiago Terrero
Bernal Slight
Pete Fierro
Eva Hill
Cesarina Perjie
Marathon
Charlies Lee Bennett
van Horn
Jose Ramirrez
Maria
Mary Ann Rodriguez
Fort Davis
Theodore Gonzales
Mexico
Angelita Sanchez
Jose Franco
Herbert Smith
Willis Highsmith
John Cates
Sanderson
Ana Cobas
Andrews
Leanne Turner
Crane
Rafael Ureteo
Jesus Jose Cobas
Cora Lee
Domingo Rodriguez
Alma
H. B. Pena Jr
Monica
Liza
Ranchmen Celebrate Green Pasture After Rains in Big Bend
Ranchers express joy over grass growth after last week’s rainfall as the Big Bend region enjoys lush conditions. Joe Benson of Hunt and his brother Gene visit with their mother Mrs. George Benson, joining Mischa Adams of Colorado Springs in the cheerful scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Joe Benson
Hunt
George Benson
Gene Benson
Mischa Adams
Colorado Springs
Colo
Bensons
Guida
Alpine News Itineraries and Rainy Range Cheer
Wilson of Lubbock visits Alpine greeting friends and relatives at Mrs Cas Edwards home. Carr and Hayes Mitchell of Marfa say the Alpine area looks green and good. Miss Miltia Hill and Dr Malone Hill host sister Mrs Robertson and relatives from Tucson and Tulsa. F M Roark of Wink and Charlie Gregory with daughter Margaret of Sanderson visit Alpine. The Gregories report good rains and improved range conditions in their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Lubbock
Alpine
Cas Edwards
Carr
Hayes Mitchell
Marfa
Alpine Monday
Miltia Hill
Malone Hill
Robertson
Tulsa
Okla
Slats
Tucson, Ariz
Charlie Gregory
Margaret of
Sanderson
Mr. Gregory
Open House Fetes Ray Spences On 50th Wedding Anniversary
More than 100 friends called Sunday afternoon to honor Mr and Mrs Ray Spence on their 50th anniversary. The event at the Spence home was hosted by Roscoe Morgan and featured gold dahlias yellow roses and a three tiered wedding cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Spence
Spence
Roscoe Morgan
Morgan
Mmes. J. N. Beard
A. R. Stambaugh
R. E. Streetman
Bob Sproul
Fort Davis
J. C. Cooley
Earl Anderau
Bernal Slight
W. E. Williams
M. P. Slover
A. M. Wampler
Former Alpine Girl Engaged to Air Force Cadet
Julia Ann McAnulty of Lake Jackson and former Alpine residents will wed Robin Terence Morphew of Freeport at 5 p.m. August 27 in the First Presbyterian Church. The bride is UT Austin graduate and former Port Arthur teacher. the groom, a Texas A&M attendee, is a cadet captain in the U S Air Force stationed in Harlingen and will receive his commission after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Julia Ann McAnulty
William Noel McAnulty
Lake Jackson
Robin Terence Morphew
Dan
Freeport
First Presbyterian Church
University of Texas
Port Arthur
Sul Ross State College
Texas A&m
U. S. Air Force
Harlingen
Texas
Glee Club
Local visitors come to see families this week
Locals Mrs Turner F Austin and son Preston visit her mother Mrs John C Epperson and sister Mrs James W Glasscock and family. Mrs Edith Phillips, recently teaching in Los Angeles schools, arrived Monday and is guest of Mrs Joe E Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner F. Austin
Preston
John C. Epperson
James W. Glasscock
Edith Phillips
Los Angeles
Joe E. Burgess
Home Folks Trade Hint with Home Paper Advertising
The note urges readers to use the home paper for advertisements to attract local shoppers and traders. It emphasizes the paper as a local trade conduit and community resource.
Wool Short Course Opens at Sul Ross State College
From 50 to 75 attendees are expected for a wool short course at Sul Ross State College today and tomorrow. Dr. E. E. Turner, head of Range Animal Husbandry, says the session opens at 9 a.m. in Room 106 of the Science Building. Jack Ruttle of New Mexico State University will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State College
E. E. Turner
Range Animal Husbandry Dept
Jack Ruttle
New Mexico State University
School Heads Move to New Tax Office Building
Offices of Supt. Jack Frost and school secretary Mrs. Kenneth Stucke relocate to the newly purchased administration building. The tax office moved there earlier in the spring and a central storage room for the entire system is included. Office phone remains TE7-2415.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Kenneth Stucke
Smith Family Hosts Visitors From Lubbock This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Harlan Smith and their children of Lubbock are expected this weekend as guests of his mother Mrs Victor J Smith. Peggy Sue Vincent spent last week in Van Horn visiting friends Becky Lomax Vicki Farmer Marilyn Landers and Pam Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Smith
Lubbock
Victor J. Smith
Peggy Sue Vincent
van Horn
Friends
Becky Lomax
Vicki Farmer
Marilyn Landers
Pam Jackson
Teens host going away party and campus news roundup
Barbara Jean Clark and Betsey Wright hosted a farewell party for Brenda Pack who is moving to Odessa with family as she starts as a sophomore. About 35 high school friends attended. The week also noted church conference attendance by Linda Powers and Margaret Morrow and various local visits and social events around Alpine and Uvalde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Jean Clark
Betsey Wright
Brenda Pack
Brenda
Odessa
Linda Powers
Margaret Morrow
Presbyterian Church
Sul Ross
Southwest
Patti Stewart
W. D. McCall
Alpine
Patti
Ysleta High
el Paso
Jessica Clark
Houston
Neville Haynes
Jessica
Judy Thee
Fran Balch
Lansdale
Penn
Carl Potter Ranch
Carl
Bob Sledge
Jan
Garrett Briggs
Chuck Stringfellow
Chuck
Ashland
N. C
Charles Patterson
Paula Oates
Billy Lockhart
Jim Dobie
Earlene Anderau
Dan Karvonen
Kathy Karvonen
Bill Anderau
Peggy Theophilus
Garrett
Mary Ann Sanchez
California
Linda Reed
Jim Beard
Uvalde
Ronnie Minica
Lubbock
Anna Anderson
Galveston
Ross Skelton
Virginia
Elisa Espinosa
Casa Blanca
Ronny Killion
Supt Jack Frost Evaluates Buildings
Supt Jack Frost evaluates all district buildings as a planned cleaning and painting program begins. After exterior cleaning, crews will interiorly clean and paint classrooms and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Supt
Frost
Alpine Internationals Set to Host Sunday Game
The Alpine Internationals beat the Grandfalls Eagles 10 to 8 at Grand Falls with Manager-Player Gaga Llanez driving the win. Llanez earned three hits and relieved in the third inning as Alpine collected 13 hits led by Raymond Gallego who tripled and Bobby Cordova who homered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Gaga Llanez
Grandfalls Eagles
Grandfalls
Llanez
Vicky Hernandez
Eagle
Raymond Gallego
Bobby Cordova
Big Bend camping trip noted by local paper
Barry Vincent and Kenneth Clouse camped over the week end in the Big Bend Park. Joe Benson of Hunt visited his mother Mrs. George M. Benson and his brother Gene and wife here this week. Completion of the 41,000 mile national system of interstate and defense highways will save an estimated 4,000 lives a year. Home Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Vincent
Kenneth Clouse
Big Bend Park
Joe Benson
Hunt
George M. Benson
Gene
Social Security Help Reaches Brewster County Residents
By end of 1960, over 445 Brewster County residents collected old age and survivors insurance benefits, totaling 25,449 dollars for December. Nationally about 15 million people received roughly a billion dollars monthly in old age, survivors, and disability benefits as 1960 ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
H. P. Thomas
Odessa
United States
Texas
C E S Installs New Officers In Eastern Star ceremony
Alpine Chapter No.132 Order of the Eastern Star installed officers for 1961 62 at 8 p m in Masonic Hall. New officers include Mrs Clifton Roark as worthy matron and Mr Roark as worthy patron with installing officers led by Mrs T A Beard. Refreshments followed ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Clifton Roark
Roark
Hal Burnett
Burnett
T. A. Beard
Avora Owens
Elsie Grigsby
Sanderson
Charles Livingston
Nellie Mae McElroy
Jim Roark
George Roark
Muriel Roark
Linda Roark
Donna Boyd
Elmer Hudson
Ann and
Carlene Hegeland
Eddie Moore
Tom Connor
T. M. Beckett
Lillian Moore
R. H. Murrah
T. F. Skevington
Adah
Dennis Brown
Ruth
W. L. Barber
Esther
Marvin Kay
Martha
Fr. A. McMillan
Electa
T. B. Low, Jr
Warder
Burnet and Sentinel
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Alpine Girls
Marylyn Briggs
Janis French
Barbara LA Beff
Shepperd
Jewelers
Cross & Cross, Inc
Martin-Thompson
Brewster County Hospital News
Pan CH
BY Hallie Stillwell
Mrs
F. M. Roark
Wink
Ray Spences
Mmes. Lynch Henderson
A. M. Turney
Water Foster
John Wedin
Georgia Lee Morgan
Ray Morgan
Dorothy Morgan
Marilyn Morgan
Texas Woman's University
Denton
Baptist Church
Tyler
Post
Nannie Lee Morriss
Elizabeth
MR. and
Frank Gervass
School Heads
Diane Ritter
Barbara Davis
Brady's
Texaco
Bill Boreing
Bill Stowell
Jimmy Justice
Bob's Place
Judy Turner
Brenda Roberts
Jo Marie Cleveland
Suzanne Ritter
Dina Sue Turner
Storey - Whiteside Lumber Co
Brewster Co
C.E.S
Big Bend Sentinel
Parkview
Christian
Science
A. M
Twin Peaks
William Wyler
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