Salute to Jim Casner on 75th Birthday Barbecue in Lajitas
Editorial salutes James Emory Casner known as Jim Casner for founding Big Bend National Park supporting Sul Ross State College serving as a city official and contributing thousands of hours to the Alpine Chamber of Commerce. The Alpine Avalanche notes his 50 year record of civic service and praise.
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James Emory Casner
Jim Casner
Lajitas
Rio Grande
Jim
Big Bend National Park
Sul Ross State College
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
The
Alpine Avalanche
Avalanche
Jim Casnes
J. E
Jim) Casner
Alpine
Open Meeting Bill Moves Through House with Public Access Focus
Alpine Rep Gene Hendryx backs a bill requiring all meetings of public bodies funded by public money be open to the public. The measure, now awaiting Senate action, substitutes a complete draft to protect individuals whose reputations could suffer from public discussion. Hendryx calls it a start and notes amendments limit risks to teachers and others.
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Gene Hendryx
Alpine
House
Senate
The
Avalanche
Hendryx
Sul Ross tour aids West Texas high schools
Dr. G P Smith and Dr B F Berkeley plan an extensive Sul Ross outreach to West Texas high schools beginning March 4 to familiarize students and faculty with college facilities and advantages. Airport hangar work at Alpine proceeds with NYA supervision and four 500 foot runways for aviation training.
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Avalanche
West Texas
Sul Ross
G. P. Smith
B. F. Berkeley
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Civil Aeronautics Program
J. T. Williamson
NYA
Aviation
Fort Davis Volleyball Falls to Eola West Texas Champs
Fort Davis, 3 tournament wins this season, lost to Eola West Texas champions Friday night in Mile High Town. Local players listed include Carol Stewart and the Everett sisters among others as nine new babies arrive ahead of the April census.
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Fort Davis
Eola
Alfondo
Francisco
Merced Escovedo
Roberto
Merced Escoveddo
John
Marcello Melntire
Rodolfo
Enrique
Dolores Hernandez
Federico
Rosendo
Martina Cedillo
Pablo
Ezequiel
Treaty Oak Declared Nation’s Most Perfect Tree
The American Forestry Association named Austin Texas landmark Treaty Oak the nation’s most perfect specimen of a tree, highlighting its remarkable form and historic presence in the city.
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Austin
Texas
The
American Forestry Association
United States
Alpine Avalanche Subscription Notice and Staff
The Alpine Avalanche a weekly newspaper based in Alpine Texas lists subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties at 4.00 per year 225 for 6 months elsewhere 5.00 per year 2.75 for 6 months. It names James W Glasscock as editor and publisher with staff including Mrs Jean Glasscock advertising Tom Farris foreman and others. The paper notes responsibility limits for copy errors and corrections policy.
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Brewster, Jeff Davis
Presidio Counties
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Tom Farris
Helen Uranga
IBM
Emmett O'Donnell
Hallie Stillwell
Phyllis Broyles
Big Bend Park
Sam D. Adams
Proclamation Signed by City Secretary Marjorie Graham
A proclamation has been signed by Marjorie K. Graham, City Secretary, formalizing official action for the city. The document conveys ceremonial or administrative purpose and marks a recognized city designation.
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Marjorie K. Graham
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Jimmy Logan
Alpine Wool & Mohair
East Holland Avenue
Sul Ross College
Aleta Bierschwale
Della M. Scudday
Winnie D. Smith
June Earleen Fallis
Anita Hudson
Martha Sue Jessup
Catherine Smith
Jean Engle
Frances Moreloch
Patsy Hughes Webb
Mary Bess Hamilton
Barbara Beard
Alice Blucher
Leroy Roark
Cecilia Thompson
Holland Avenue
Brewster County Motors
Richard Riggs
Brewster County
Tucson
Ariz
Price Rachely
R. J. Morris
Ray Spence
Houston
J. W. Gillett
San Antonio
Mab McCool
Dallas
D. N. Scott
J. F. Scott
Bascom Price
Monahans
Knox Reid
E. C. Spann
Coahuila
Mexico
J. Ey Casner
San Angelo
Roscoe
John Kokemot
Salt Lake City
Marathon
Mustangs
Fort Stockton
Grandfalls
Pecos
Guy Combs
South America
L. Fe Ruttzill
Roy Stillwell
Eddie Moore
Eddie Jr
Shely and Clark
Marie Simpson
Earl Clark
W. W. Crawford
Gail Coe
Tesnas
Shelys
Eldon McGonagill
Grandiails
J. A. McGonagill
Jeff Sansom
Homer Wilson
Chisos Mountains
Sus
Aldings
Tewin Caplan
Old Kort Davis
Roy Gough
Marfa
Soil Conservation Service
Mile High Club
Ramona Gonzales
Monsaes
George
Mrs. Bentey
Catalina
Alfredo
Elfreda Granado
Maria Martha
Blas Rodriguez Jr
Neesca
Alberto and
Fastuma Salceda
Betty Hudnel
Myrtle Stewart
Tran-Prederies
California
Center of the Southwest
Southwest
Ealong Gy
Avalanul
N. 6Th St
P.O
West Texas Press Association
Texas Press Association
W. I. Winter
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