Legislature backs UT telescope funding amid crackpot chatter
The Texas House approved a 300000 grant to enlarge McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains after a clash with Rep Ben Lewis who derided the project as a West Texas star gazing outfit. Wheeler defended the observatory noting Chicago’s atom split and the value of celestial data for mankind.
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Phank Neavens
Texas
Elouse
University of Texas
McDonald Observatory
Fort Davis
Ben Lewis
Dallas
West Texas
Chicago
Lewis
University of Chicago
Rep
Wheeler
Tilden
House Interstate Cooperation Committee
Davis Mountains
Kort Davis
Texas Sketchbook praised as top Texas history work
Humble Oil and Refining Co publishes a valued Texas Sketchbook collecting pioneer stories from The Humble Way. Edited and approved by the Texas State Historical Association with illustrations by RE M. Schwanz. Readers are urged to obtain a copy for lasting library value.
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Texas
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Texas State Historical Association
RE. M. Scnwetz
West Texas History Pageant to Honor Pioneers at Kobernot Park
In Avalanche March 16 1934 a large historical pageant by Sul Ross College will honor West Texas pioneers in a 300 plus participant event at Kobernot Park outdoor theatre dedication on April 28. The 1600 seat CWA theatre features modern lighting and is near completion.
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West Texas
Big Bend
Dramatic Department
Sul Ross College
Kobernot Park
CWA
Girl Scout Cookies Shine in Alpine Community Effort
Alpine girls Brownies and Scouts praised the Alpine Avalanche and KVLF for publicity boosting cookie sales. Troops report record boxes sold, new officers elected, and plans for Mitre Peak Camp expansion. Members thank Roy White for a donated lawn mower and Lions Club for support during a busy week.
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KVLF
Roy Whiteside
Jan Briggs
Patty Koch
Elizabeth Winkler
Lions Club
Donna Burdett
Betsey Wright
Julie Forchheimer
Cactus
Permian Basin
Mitre Peak Camp
Julie
Doralice Matthews
Alpine
Elaine Neu
Troop Four
Martha Hill
Jo Ann Baine
Jo Ann
Martha
Palmer Coats
Sue Bradford
Mary Sims
Carol Gene Bishop
Judith Knox
Sharon Terry
Sul Ross
Lee Skelton
Jeanne McCollister
Ann Simons
Alpine Community Center
Sul Ross Department Produces Beds and Sew-Work Projects
The Sul Ross Industrial Arts Department resumes bed production for new units after lumber shortage. Troop 6 and Troop 7 members list names including Sylvia Cobos and Olivia Anderson. Leaders Mrs. Ruth Stopkey, Mrs. Dorothy E. Murray, and Miss Leone Lamons are named. A GS Cookie Sale report will appear next week as leaders finish compiling information.
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Sul Ross Industrial Arts Department
Troop 7
Troop 6
Sylvia Cobos
Ramona Fierro
Mary Franco
Melinda Burgess
Olga Llanez
Lorena Uranga
Mercy Urquidez
Angie Balderamo
Denaida Navarette
Susie Payne
Olivia Anderson
Angelita Bruns
Norma Rojo
Geraldine Watkins
Amalia Flores
Alicia Rodriguez
Yolanda Gallego
Diana Cadena
Mary Ann Portillo
Ruth Stopkey
Orothy E. Murray
Leone Lamons
Short Form 1040A Will Save You Time
Wilbur G. Park, administrative officer of Internal Revenue in Pecos, explains that the short Form 1040A saves time by easy pre punched processing. He says the form cuts processing costs, benefits Uncle Sam first and taxpayers later through reduced expenses.
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Wilbur G. Park
Internal Revenue
Pecos
Uncle Sam
Be Off Beat About Breakfast for Teens
Scientists say teens drop childhood foods at breakfast when seeking independence and novelty. A balanced off beat breakfast can include enriched bread, eggs or meat, vegetables, and fruits, supporting good health while embracing new tastes.
Sheriff Sale Notice Brewster County Alpine Property
The Sheriff of Brewster County Texas announces a public sale of Lot 14 Block 19 Thomas and Derrick Addition Alpine for taxes penalties and costs. The sale is set for Tuesday in April 1959 at the Brewster County courthouse with a bid opening between 1:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Sheriff Jim Skinner and Deputy W G Heil oversee the proceedings.
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District Court
Brewster County
Texas
Alpine
State of Texas
County of
Brewster
Alpine Independent
Jose Pichardo
Thomas & Derrick
City of
Uccer
County of Brewind Alvinae
Court House
Neliock
Sheep and Goat Meet Planned in Abilene
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association to hold its second quarterly meeting in Abilene on Saturday March 21 at the Wooten Hotel. Committees meet 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. with the general session 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 or 1 p.m. TS&GRA officers report on activities. lunch available to registrants.
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San Angelo
Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers’ Association
Abilene
Lance Sears
Sweetwater
Ts&gra
Taylor County
Austin
Sears
Sul Ross Track Season Opens With Relays and Meets
The Sul Ross track team, directed by Bob Higdon, has entered the West Texas Relays in Odessa on March 19 20 and 21. In April they will travel to El Paso for a meet and the conference meet is set for May in Kingsville. Also notes the 1872 designation of the United States first national park.
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Sul Ross
Bob Higdon
Odessa
Texas
Alpine rambuyer Miles Pierce to join Rambouillet sale roster
Miles Pierce of Alpine has been named a participant in the Rambouillet range ram sale set for June 23-24 at the San Angelo Coliseum. The annual event, held in San Angelo, features ram consignments and bidding from ranchers and breeders.
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Miles Pierce
Alpine
Santio
San Angelo Coliseum
Checks Due for Ranchers Near Alpine This Week
Transportation checks are scheduled this week for area ranch men living 10 miles or more from Alpine. Formula pays 3c per mile for one trip per day as approved by Alpine trustees last year. In 1938 the first operational radar apparatus was developed at the Naval Research Laboratory.
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Alpine
Naval Research Laboratory
Alpine Girls End Basketball Season with 41 30 Loss
Alpine High School girls basketball fell 41 30 to Spur on March 2 at Odessa College Gymnasium. Janice Powell scored 24 for Spur while Linda Kay led Alpine with 9. Alpine, district champion, advances to first round regional playoffs with a 13 1 record and will lose several seniors before switching to volleyball in District 44A eliminations set for April 11.
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Alpine High School
Spur High School
Texas Panhandle
Spur
Max Henry
Odessa College
Alpine
Janice Powell
Linda Kay
Alpine Girls
Marfa
van Horn
Presidio
Rbalmorhes
Sanderson
Bracketville
Fort Davis
Vzentine
Johnny Gonzales
Catalina Valenzuela
Victoria Gallego
Georgia Stone
Clara Vick
Elena Hernandez
Mary Ann Sanchez
Carmen Natera
Jackie Rawls
Judy Thee
Agnes Walker
Big Bend
Centennial
Central
SR Receives New Chevrolet for Drivers Education Class
The Sul Ross Physical Education Department received a 1959 Chevrolet furnished yearly by Casner Motor Co. of Alpine for the Drivers Education class directed by Jack Perryman. The class has 17 members and will teach in spring and summer sessions with prerequisites including Safety Ed and six hours for teacher eligibility.
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Sul Ross
Casner Motor Co
Alpine
Jack Perryman
Perryman
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