Knowledge of City Schools by Peyton Cain
Educational note for the week February 20 24 1956 discusses failing lists in Central and debates between progressive and conservative education approaches. It cites the Texas Education Agency index for 1956 87 and shows Brewster County Alpine Public Schools projections, plus police relations and community efforts.
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Central
Texas Education Agency
Texas
State Board of ‘Education
Alpine
Brewster
Matagorda County
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Matagorda
Notice to Bidders for Marquis Hall Addition at Sul Ross
Sealed proposals for general and mechanical construction of the Marquis Hall addition at Sul Ross State College Alpine Texas will be received until 10 am April 3 1956. Bid documents may be inspected at the college business office or architect Victor J Smith Alpine with $25 deposit refundable on return of plans within ten days after opening. Bid bonds of 5 percent required. owner may reject bids or waive formalities.
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Claude Isbell
Exec. Secy
Board of Regents
Bryan Wilden
Sul Rass Colleges
Alpine
Texas
Marquis Hall
Victor J. Smith
Presient
Board of
Regents
State Teachers Colleges
Arched
East Avenue D
Sul Ross State College
Sec
Bryan Wildenthal
Population Milestone in United States Reaches 160 Million
Census estimates show the United States near 160 million residents, reflecting growth across regions and demographic shifts. Analysts note aging patterns and migration trends shaping future population dynamics.
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United States
Alpine High Track Men Win Places At Relays
Alpine High track team opened the year at the Comanche Relays with several finalists and top placements. Bobby Chavarria earned a high hurdles placing, Chavarria and Beke Turner tied for third and fourth in high jump, Dexter Thomas finished second in the half mile while breaking last year’s Comanche Relay mile record, Allen Turner placed fourth in broad jump, Freddy Davis took fifth in the low hurdles, and Terry Beckett was fifth in another event.
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Bobby Chavarria
Beke Turner
Chavarria
Little Dexter Thomas
Allen Turner
Freddy Davis
Terry Beckett
Alpine meet notes mix of events and standings
Twenty two lads took the trip as Alpine athletes competed in field events with Lala Reyes placing sixth in the discus and another strong showing in shot put. The terse report notes a light program and cautious enthusiasm from the team.
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Lala Reyes
District Wacky April Tin Kermit Sowing Hope
A fragmented item references a district event with April timing and a figure named Kermit. The note hints at preparations or hopes for a credible Sowing initiative but lacks clear action details or outcomes.
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Ids
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Peyton Cain
Keat
Gene Hendryx
el Progreso Study Club
Alpine High
Ken McAllister
Alne High
National Safety Council
Alpine Public Schools
Lee Smith
Smith
Jack Cross
Brewster County Society For Crippled Children
Bill Sohi
Texas Public School
Santa Fe
Kelvinator
Maytag Appliances Chambers Appliance Co. Uvalde Ave
Tappan Ranges
Dearborn Heaters
Highland Butane Co
Chevrolet
Fisher
Casner Motor Company
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