Alpine voters face first contested city commission election
An all new Alpine City Commission will take office April 2 after the April 1 election. Mayor Hugh S. White seeks a third term against Dr. W. E. Lockhart, with two commissioners to be chosen from Gene Hillger, Glenn Burgess, and Thad Corkins. The race emphasizes water supply, taxes, Main Street opening, a new bridge, and paying program amid city improvements.
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Alpine
Hugh S. White
W. E. Lockhart
H. C. Hernandez
Gene Hillger
Texaco Oil Co
Glenn Burgess
Curio
Thad Corkins
Main Street
Central School
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Alpine Creek
Sth Street
Clean-Up Week Planned in Alpine After Freeze Damage
Alpine marks Clean-Up Week April 2 8 to curb fruit damage from an early Monday freeze. Marathon wins county interscholastic meet with 200 points to Alpine 185. Alpine and Brewster County voters eye April 1 school board race with candidates Warren Chastain Otis Kimball. Senator Regan proposes Texas Canyons State Park including Grand Canyon of Santa Elena near Terlingua. Hereford bull sales report 42 head from Alpine Fort Davis ranches with buyers listed. Twenty nine local actors to perform Protection next Friday.
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Marathon
Alpine
Warren Chastain
Otis Kimball
Alpine School Board
Henry T. Fletcher
Clay Holland
Regan
State Senate
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Brewster
Presidio
Texas Canyons State Park
D. E. Colp
State Parks Board
Grand Canyon
Santa Elena
Terlingua
Colorado
Arizona
Petrified Forest
Law Demands Teeth for Dog Poisoners in Texas Letters
A reader urges Texas enact a stronger poisoner law to protect pets and children, noting current Article 1373 penalties are weak. The letter describes poisonings in Vernon and warns that a capable offender could strike again, calling for public vigilance and faster action.
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Texas
Vernon
Texas Highway Department Seeks Bids for Fort Davis Buildings
The Texas Highway Department invites sealed proposals to build a Maintenance Foreman's Office Warehouse Building and a Material and Equipment Storage Shop and Service Station at Fort Davis Jeff Davis County. Bids due 2 00 P M April 10 1958 in Austin. Plans available at multiple Texas locations. Proposals include wage rates per state law and holiday pay.
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Texas
Fort Davis
Austin
Jeff Davis County
State of Texas
State Highway Commission
State Highway
11Th & Brazos
Texas Highway Department
el Paso
F. W. Dodge, Corporation
Front Street
Midland
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Estate of Herbert Pruett
Independent executrix of Herbert Rashare Pruett deceased Brewster County Texas invites all debtors to settle and all creditors to present claims by law at Alpine Texas residence. Court appointment dated March 1 165H notes official probate action.
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Herbert Rashare Pruett
Brewster County
Texas
Felix V. McGaughy
Said County
Alpine
No Place for Tommy report advocates teen mental health care
The University of Texas Loge Foundation for Mental Health releases a booklet based on a Texas nine Junior Leagues study urging residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed youths. Alpine shoppers encouraged to buy to support local efforts.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Loge Foundation For
Tommy
Warden J B Phillips Named Austin District Supervisor
J B Phillips, Del Rio game warden, appointed supervisor of the Austin District to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Captain F M Consett. Phillips has 11 years in the department and is a graduate of the second game warden school at A&M College.
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J. B. Phillips
del Rio
Austin
Capt
F. M. Consett
Phillips
A&m College
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Jim Espy
Double Circle Cattle Co
Joe Espy
Bill Jones
Marfa
George Skevington
van Valkenburg
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J. C. Coleman
D. M. Major
R. F. Davis
A. F. Robinson
Frank Young
J. J. Durharm
Dom Adams
D. C. Littleton
J. E. Yates
L. W Bridges
Norman Spencer
Dorothy Scannell
Buren Sparks
D. J. Murray
Victor Smith
J. F. Nichols
Henry Fletcher
Lem Taylor
T. J. Cartwright
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Matt Brown
A. B. Sandifer
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Roy Whiteside
Lutie Britt
Kuidoso
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Parent Teacher Association
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H. O. Newman
King Terry
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Fritz Weyerts
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Howard Hamilton
MR. Milquetoast
New York Herald Tribune
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Healtil Book
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Marfa, Texas
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