Uranium Search and Mining Prospects in Texas Writings
The report by JC Bari Rudder of the General Land Office covers Uranium exploration in Texas, noting limited knowledge and urging investigation of mining districts. It outlines nine land categories and stresses prospectors’ role, citing examples where amateurs found deposits despite geologists’ doubts.
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JC Bari Rudder
Commission
The
General Land Office
Bureau of Economic Geology
General Land Office of Texas
Texas
Trudder
Pilot Club of Alpine Holds Regular Meeting at Holland Hotel
The Pilot Club of Alpine met at the Holland Hotel ballroom with Mae Ament absent as president. The first vice president presided, reports were given, new members initiated, and officers assigned duties as the group celebrated with song and a prayer.
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Pilot Club of Alpine
Holland Hotel
Mae Ament
Presiden
Margaret A. Linn
Ethelbert Benson
Ssudent Pro
Avora Owens
Wilmoth Matthews
Dorothy Mc
Mab Mc-Cool
Dallas
Marjorie Graham
Jean Glasscock
Anna Mac Fast
Ella McBride
Virginia Link
Dorothy McBride
Matt A. Link
Hallie Stillwell
College Rodeo Features National Champion and Team Prospects
The college rodeo showcases five cowgirls including national champion Elisabeth Prude and veteran Barbara Wilson with EE Turner directing the program. Prospects Kenny Smith Booger Martin Lefty Chapman and Paul Carroll vie for spots while freshmen Tony Martinez Billy Hogan Mel Anders and others draw attention. A Wild Horse Race between campus clubs caps events with two performances scheduled at Jackson Field on April 2 following a Friday parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Wallis
Barbara Wilson
Beverly Womack
Elisabeth Prude
EE. Turner
Turher
Kenny Smith
Booger Martin
Lul Ross
Lefty Chapman
Paul Carrol
Tony Martinez
Billy Hogan
Mel Anders
D. D. Petty
Phil French
Skip Wyatt
Cox
Jack Cosburn
Bill Latham
Hancock Hall
Bob Chipman
Artesia
N. M
Chipman
Freddy Newsom
Bill Hogan
Newsom
West Texas State College
Baylor Beats Lobos In High Scoring College Game
Baylor rolled to a high scoring win as Goodwyn pitched deep and Lobos hitters racked up ten hits. Highlights included a two run homer by Lucas in the third and triples by Snodgrass and Biederman. Ward and Hop Jones added extra base hits as the Le team was charged with five errors.
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Lobos
Lucas
Goodwyn
Baylor
Snodgrass
Biederman
Ward
Hop Jones
Jordan
Don Pearson
The
Sjordan
Doyle Stout
University of San Atonio
Future Teachers Attend Convention At Huntsville
Dr. Virginia Link co sponsors the Rossonian Future Teachers Chapter at Sul Ross State College as she leads a large group to the State Future Teachers Convention in Huntsville. Attendees include Betty Hulsey Ruth Elisabeth Prude Herman Calote and speakers address Education An Investment in Humanity with the Mister and Mistress Future Teacher of Texas honors at stake.
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Virginia Link
Rossonian
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
Sam Houston State
Teachers College At
Huntsville
Link
Betty Hulsey
Future Teachers of Texas
Ruth Elisabeth Prude
Texas
Herman Caleote
Prude
Calcote
Recruiting Office Closes and Thomas Transferred to Roswell
U S Army recruiting office in Alpine has closed and future service will be from Pecos. MSgt. Thomas, recruiter since last July, transferred to Roswell New Mexico with his wife and two daughters. Weekly Pecos visits will replace Alpine recruiting.
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U.S. Army
Alpine
Pecos
RH. Thomas
Roswell
N. M
Thomas
Paula
Gis
Linda
F. Holland Ave
William Webb
Army
Alpine visitors and local obituaries noted this week
F Breshears of Houston visited his wife and daughter Sondra last week. Mr and Mrs Sidney Swearin gen of Marfa visited Pe sos for Progress Day. Mrs J C Naugle of Genoa Texas visits at the Shumate home. Mr and Mrs Dick Filleman and daughter Marjorie of El Paso plan weekend with the Ives family. Mr and Mrs Oliver of San Antonio visit their son Nevill Haynes and family and Mrs Kate Nevill this week. Mrs John A Weyerts, injured Friday, recovering satisfactorily. The elderly Alpine pioneer was taken to a local hospital for examination with no bones broken. Mrs Robert Booz to return from Sharon Hill Pa after funeral of her husband Robert J Booz, killed in a car crash near Alpine on March 11. She will stay briefly then return to Sharon Hill. Mrs Booz worked at Trans-Pecos Abstract Co.
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Sidney Swearingen
Marfa
J.C. Naugle
Genoa
Texas
John Shumate
John A. Weyerts
Robert Booz
Sharon Hill
Robert J Lucky? Booz
Sul Ross
Alpine
Shetill
Booz
Trans-Petos Abstract Co
Lions Campaign Speeches Set for Racaday Meeting
Lions Club delegates outline campaign for officers to be chosen at the March 29 gathering. Candidates include John Colwell for president and Seon Pierce and Joel Brady for vice president. Other posts list Kenneth Liitke, Howard King, J. J. Waller, Sant Shutt Jr, Jett Gra, and more with various resignations and holds over from the district. Community Center benefits session featured by Mrs. Ma ei tn nos and local church leaders attending.
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Diona
Aten
Lions
John Colwell
Ghents
Seon Pierce
Joel Brady
Vi Prices
Kenneth Liitke
Howard King
Stuckceaident
J. J. Waller
Phe Prsemders
Treasuree Sant 'Shutts Jr
Jett Gra Ler
Carl Wien
Tha
Lions Chas Methodist
New License Tags Needed For 700 Motor Vehicles
Brewster County faces a rush as more than 700 cars lack 1955 license tags. By Wednesday noon 1175 licenses issued. 1920 issued last year by the final deadline. Tax collector urges owners to file promptly before the Thursday deadline to avoid fines and last minute crowds.
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Brewster County
Level Lines Run To Wells In Alpine Area
Ashle Associates of El Paso began leveling lines to wells in the Alpine area funded by Brewster County. Engineeruel Samson leads the surveying to map water table elevations and depth to water for US Geological Survey use over four weeks staying at view Courts.
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Ashle
Moren o School Chief to Interview Sul Ross Teachers
Arizona school superintendent Mr Joseph H Fairbanks will interview prospective teachers on Sul Ross State College campus for kindergarten through seventh grade. He comes from Morene Morenci district and will visit Alpine and Sul Ross for the first time. For job binders ledgers and indexes visit The Avalanche.
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Joseph H. Fairbanks
Moreno
Ariz
Sul Ross State College
Fairbanks
Justice of Public Service
Main
Phil Davidson
Morenci
Sul Ross
Alpine
Eight Year Old Daughter Dies of Alpine and Lajitas
Mary Jo Miles eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Miles of Alpine and Lajitas died here Wednesday. Services were held at Elm Grove Cemetery yesterday morning at 10. Rev Carl Lawson officiated. Survivors include two brothers Jerry three and Gene eight months and grandparents Mrs Cora Miles and Mr and Mrs Cal Childress of Odessa. Dwayne Turner former Sul Ross football and basketball star has been appointed head basketball.
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Mary Jo
Joe Miles
Alpine
Lajitas
Elm Grove Cemetery
Carl Lawson
Fir Methodist Church
Jerry
Gene
Cora Miles
Cal Childress
Odessa
Duane Noble Smith Leads In TCU ROTC Ranks
Fort Worth report notes Alpine cadet Duane Noble Smith ranking in the top eight percent of his Army ROTC class at Texas Christian University. Lt James A Cross praised his duty and ROTC leadership while mentioning his basketball and football background and Coleman High roots.
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Duane Noble Smith
TCU
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Cor James A. Cross
Duane
Smith
Duane E. Smith
Distress Signal Phrase Highlighted for Rapid Transmission
A historical note explains how the sequence S. 0. 8. has no literal meaning yet served as a distress marker due to its ease of transmission. The phrase is cited as an example of simple messaging chosen for quick dissemination in critical moments.
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Ben E. Ellis SR
W. Holland
F. Breshears
Houston
Sondra
Dick Filleman
Marjorie of
el Paso
Chick Ives
Mr Oliver
San Antonio
Nevill Haynes
Oliver
Kate Nevill
Ed Pinto
Angel Food
Rand
Stokley
Okra
Honor Brand
Simon
Kentucky Wonders
Whardt
Ige
Éhatee Meats
Swift
Adytos
O'S
Chuck Roastswift
Nveeta
ADAMS
Arizona School
Dwayne Turner
Coleman
Turner
Dable
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