Area School Officials To Meet Next Week Amblin' Around
Area school officials prepare for meetings amid a flurry of activity across the Big Bend region. Reports note Sul Ross football drills and an article about climbing Mitre Peak in Texas, with histories of local colleges and inquiries from Hawaii about Big Bend National Park related materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigman Byrd
Sul Ross
Houston Chronicle
Mitre Peak
Texas
Alps
Himalayas
Emory Peak
San Diego Geologist to Speak at Sul Ross Friday
Dr Dietz of the U S Navy Electronics Laboratory San Diego will visit Alpine March 25 17 with Sul Ross geology staff to study shatter cone structures at the Sierra Madera Fort Stockton area to test meteorite impact theories He will give a 7 PM talk on Shatter cones in cryptoexplosion structures Do they suggest meteorite impact Room 315 Science Building Sul Ross campus the public is invited.
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Dietz
U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory
San Diego
Calif
Alpine
Sul Ross
Sierra Madera
Fort Stockton
Alpine Merchants Plan May 6 and 7 Bargain Days
Alpine merchants announce Big Bend Bargain Days on Friday and Saturday May 6 and 7. Frank McColum, Alpine Chamber of Commerce chairman, stressed merchant cooperation to boost progress. speaker from Carlsbad urged advertising to attract out-of-town buyers and noted Alpine residents spend locally to support downtown commerce.
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Big Bend
Frank McColum
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad
N. M
Tent-Argus
Busine
el Paso
Colvert
Iice
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Calvert
Texas Towns See Growth Into 1960s Say League
A Texas Municipal League report estimates 1950 populations for towns like Fort Stockton 7500 Marfa 3300 McCamey 4985 Big Lake 3850 and notes small Texas towns show a healthy growth trend into the 1960s with potential continued expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toan
Texas Municipal League
Texas
Metropol
Fort Stockton
Marfa
McCamey
Big Lake
Opuuaion
Past Masters Night At Alps Set For June 4 1960
One Master mason reports Past Masters night to be held in Alps on Saturday June 4 1960 with the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Texas in attendance. Living Past Masters will receive jewels. A light social with names linked to Gun Smoke and Long Branch figures is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Grand Lodge of Texas
Jack Johnson
Perry Josh Rendell
Rod Cameron
Palladin
Doc
Chester
Mr. Dillen
Kitty
Long Branch
Boys and Girls State Nominees Named at Pine High
Secret ballot selections at Pine High School list the Boys State nominees as Tom Burdett, Bart Pattuel, Riv Anderson. The Girls State nominees include Jackie Rawls, Pate Koch, Betsey Wright, Peggy Theophilus, and Earlene Anderson, announced this week.
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Doys
al Pine High School
Shibhornet
Tom Burdett
Bart Pattuiel
Riv Anderson
Bain
Jackie Rawls
Pate Koch
Betsey Wright
Peggy the
Ophilus
Earlene
Anderau
Alpine High Wins League Practice Meet
Alpine High School topped the annual Inter scholastic League Academic WarmUp with 305 points, Balmorhea and Presidio tied for second. Grade school teams Alpine Central and Maria Elmentary tied for top honors with 30212 points. Balmorhea and Redford showed notable results in a crowded meet drawing 275 contestants from multiple schools.
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Alpine
N Nmber
Alpine High School
Secon Balmorhea High
Presidio High
Valentine High
Alpine Central
Maria Elmentary
Alpine Centennial
Maria Blackwell Elementary
Balmorhea
Redford
New River Road
Presidio
Lajitas
Ethel Nail
Valentine Elementary
Sense — High School
Tony Worck
Tom Burdett
Marylyn Briggs
Jenie Melton
Evan Moore
Balmothea
Tony Weenock
John King
Harry Miles
Vonth
Richard Garlitz
Bobby Leo
Lobos Host Adams State Series At Kobernot Field
Sul Ross State College Lobos host Adams State from Alabama Colo Friday and Saturday at Kobernot Field to keep their 3-0 record. Adams State with five seniors two juniors and two sophomores in lineup features Bo Miller as top hitter. Probable Lobos starters include Bobby Becker Carroll Faught Buddy Rise and Daryle Gibbens with Tommy Shields and Herman Hudson among pitchers.
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Charles M. Hunter
Sul Ross State College
Lobo
Adams State
Alamosa
Colo
Kobernot Field
Lobos
Southwest Oklahoma
Bo Miller
Ray van Cleef
Su! Hoss
Bobby Becker
Dallas
Carroll Faught
San Angelo
Buddy Rise
Corpus Christiss
Bill Hor
Tony Cumian
Crystal Ci
Buddy
Antwine
Carlsbad
Sul Ross State
Southwestern Oklahoma Dogs
Nokernot Field
Bill Horlen
Daryle Gibbons
Alpine Band Plans Odessa Trip For Music Contest
The Alpine band will travel to Odessa with about 40 students to participate in special music events hosted by the University I terscholastic League at Bow Junior High School. Judges include Raph Rauch Vinita Oki Eldon Sonnenburg Sherman Texas Ida E Cree and more. Performances feature flute solos and quartets, clarinet groups, saxophone pieces, trumpet solos, and brass ensembles. The group departs at 7 am Saturday and returns that evening after contests conclude.
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Spon ‘ University Iterscholastic
Bow
Odessa
Schultz
Raph Rauch
Vinita
Oki Eldon Sonnenburg
Sherman
Texas
Ida E. Cree
Phillips
Tess Joe Bellamah
San Antonio
Oion Williams
Austin
Delussy
Betsey Wright
Mattieson
Betsy Wright
Judy” Wynne
Cleveland
Mann
Nancy Lee
Norma Uraiga
Sophia Ortiz
Carinett
Karel
Marion Cowell
Peggy T Heophilus
Peggy Theophilus
Billie J. Wynne
Bource
Handel
Jim West
Joan Rogers
Patti Koch
Carole Holland
Singlelee
Carol Vogt
Johnson
Pat Holman
Ana Heland
Joe Wire
Ropartz
Ann Estel
Anderson
Ann E. Menneth Clouse
David Forchheimer
Miller
Dennis Wi Jims
Mike Nelon
Harry Miles
Gene Morrison
Bill Lockhart
John King
Brass
Peter
Kenneth Clouse
Mike Ne Jon
Tom Burdett
Boyd Arn
Bob Gard
Big Bend Park Dedication Draws 1500 West Texans
About 1500 West Texans are invited to attend the Big Bend National Park dedication on Sunday April 3. Hugh White leads the development committee and the event features Thomas J Allen as speaker. Food is planned by Rio Grande Village and Yarbro of Marathon heads the committee for a barbecue and picnic lunch across camp sites in the Basin area. A devotional service is set for 9 30 AM before the dedication.
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Big Bend National Park
Hugh White
Thomas J. Allen
Santa N. M
Rio Ande
Mexico
Yarbro
Marathon
Basin
Wate
West Texas
Luna
Alpine Pumps Record Water Use at 1120 gpm
Mayor W. E. Lockhart reported city water use reached 1120 gallons per minute for 24 hours, an all time high, amid warm weather. Wells in Sunny Glen and City wells 5 and 9 were used unexpectedly, with several inactive wells brought online. The record reflects public confidence in the system and widespread outdoor watering during spring.
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Alpine
W. E. Lockhart
Ross Hill
Sunny Glen
Legion Observes 41st Anniversary at Big Bend Post 7
A capacity crowd attended the American Legion 41st birthday celebration at the Gion Hall of Big Bend Post 7. Commander Henry Bailey welcomed members and guests and paid tribute to Capt. C. D. Wood and charter members. After dinner, specialty acts and dancing followed. John Skinner led auxiliary arrangements with Tory Oliver in charge of entertainment.
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American Legion
Big Bend
Henry Bailey
C. D. Wood
John Skinner
Tory Oliver
Sul Ross College to host AAAS division meeting May 1 5
Committees named for the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division AAAS convention to be held on the Sul Ross State College campus May 1 to 5. Professor Nami ve paca ni macuves named chair of arrangements. other members include Dr. Clifford and Dr. Frances Phillips, per President Wildenthal.
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Ve Paca Ni Macuves
Sul Ross State College
Southwestern and
Rocky Mountain
Am Can Association For the Advancement of Science
Sul Ross
Presian Wildenthal
Clifford
Frances Phillips
Music and Event Leadership Announced At Science Meet
For Science Me Gen T Davis will head music and entertainment with Miss Miltin Hill assisting. Jack Sto vell is business manager directing accommodations and transportation, Dr Elton Miles represents cooperating societies, Dr Wally Johns handles dinners and luncheons with office Jean Moore as co bar man. They are aided by John Prude and Dr Pverett Ture, Charles King and H S Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen T Davis
Miltin Hill
Jack Stovell
Elton Miles
Wally Johns
Ofise Jean Moore
John Prude
Pverett Ture Charles King
H. S. Hanson
Meriden and allied groups prepare for May meeting at Alpine
A regional committee coordinates events for visiting delegates with chairs handling registration publicity and tours. Key figures include Dean Reed as coordinator and J T Mor row Paul Hill and Dr Virginia Link as co chairs with Laurens Light house and Helen Maildus among members. Alpine prepares for a third gathering in 20 years with plans for net trips and entertainment for visiting ladies.
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Meriden
National Park
Virginia Link
Laurens Lighthouse
Helen Maildus
Mabel Dugger
Ross Alpine
Trail Riders Dance and Barbecue Join Marfa Chamber
Public invitation from the Marfa Chamber of Commerce invites all interested to attend the kick off dance and barbecue at Bedford Prairie. Riders may bring horses and bedrolls. Molly Lowther can provide further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
Bedford Priday
Molly Lowther
Oil News Snapshot From Lone Lykes Bras Wildcat Drilling
Oil news reports No 1 Lykes Bras wildcat drilling about 35 miles southeast of Alpine with a drilling update of 100 feet. Joe Brady of Alpine and Dodson of Del Rio flew in to attend a meeting of the Ol Spanish Trail Association in Arizona. The OST aims to build a new route called Spanish Conquista. Van Hom and Mrs Bounds plan a weekend in Abilene.
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Lykes Bras
Alpine
Shane Sto Dill
Joe Brady
Soln Dodson
del Rio
Dodson
Ariz
Brady
van Hom
Workshop On SR Campus Helps Trustees And Citizens
A workshop sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards will be held at Sul Ross State College on Wednesday March 30. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and sessions run until 4 p.m. The program includes a talk by Supt G E Thompson of Kermit on The Local Board in Texas Public Education and an experts panel with several area superintendents and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accrool Samese
Texas Association of School Boards
Sul Ross State College
Bryan Wildenthal
G. Prode
G. E. Thompson
Kermit
Texas Public Education
Donald Nu
TASE
Mr. Kahl
Wrigh
Chrane
Pyote
Matt Baier
SD. Harrison
Sander- P
Robert W. Higdon
Triplett
Ray
Fort Stockton
Barstow
Peytone
Arthur H. Hafner
Sul Ross
Sahl
Adams
Holstein
Nugent Nce
Thanked campaign volunteers from Alpine and area for canvassing
A long list of campaign workers and supporters is thanked for canvassing, collecting school cards, and door counts in Alpine and nearby towns. Names include directors, chairmen, coin collectors, and volunteers from Alpine FHA and Ameri Legion Auxiliary plus local high school students.
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Mothers March
Mary Robson
George Dallman
Hallie Stillwell
Ralph Peters
Keith
Barto Ock
Alpine Avallanche
KVLF
Bee
Ruth Phillips
Janet Roberts
Ameri- Legion Auxiliary
Louis Forchheimer
Pred Jack
Alpine Fha
Jack Perry
Lange Pa
Earlene Ande On Briggs
Peggy Theophitis
Ann Cleveland
Pam Wilson
Joan Rogers
Danna Burde Plauta Popham
Clara Vick
Auiker
Judy Thee
Anaisstine Young
Mary Frances Cadena
Stella Gareiz
Dora Lujan
Frances Orozco
J ‘Ie Ramos
Mary Ann’ Sanchez
Flodia Teague
Cowboys Baseball Schedule Completed for 1960 Season
Alpine Cowboys finalize their 1960 schedule as announced by Business Manager Gam Russell. The plan includes fight doubleheaders and only three Sunday games May 1 July 31 and August 14 all at 3 pm with doubleheaders starting at 6 30 pm.
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Amblin
With Jim Glasscock
Lanitas Chamber of Commerse
Joanne Inouye
Ewa
Hawaii
Ta Lasuty Chamber of Commerce
Santos
Oshu
Hawai Islands
United States
Haiva'i
Alaska
Bigend National Park
Big Bend National Pak
Kitty Ivey
Lajitas Chamber of "Commerce
Alpines of
Cin
Hawai
Lajitas C of C
Tex Ivey Jr
Soutern Brewster
War Gene Russell
Charlie Hunter
Jackson
Eid
Ternoon Waching
David Slaugter
Joe King
Dias
Slaughter
Slaug
Soutwest
Martin Olson
Brewster County
Cecil Duncan
Olson
Oscar ‘Travient
Alpine High
Alpine Centenial
Anita Lasoya
Jim Beard
Bobby Glasscock
Jet Morrow
Nancy Tipton
Psidio
Kenny Garlitz
Chuck Stringfelto
Mr. DeVoln
Dx Melton
Linda Wainright
Central
Timmy Davis
Juliette Brisbin
Centennial
Eliza Espinoza
Eva Wright
Bobby Toone
Lewis Travland
Dicky Garlitz
Nior
Larry Waters
Jerry Rowe
Marl
Joe Peavey
Pansy Ponzio
Paula Oates
Maria
Stephin Heacock
Sue Meanally
Louise Johnson
Suzie Blakemore
Colorado Club
Bob Cargal
Bill Pitts
L Tahsuda
Bulldogs
Bobby Dick Wells
Legion
Science
Mrs. Blb
Bounds
Abilene
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