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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1962

Page

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Dee Anne Dyke feted for Betty Crocker win and soil essay

Alpine celebrates Dee Anne Dyke and her parents Dr and Mrs Delbert Dyke for winning the Betty Crocker contest and the Big Bend Soil Conservation essay prize. Otis Coggins and Kenneth Stucke open CGS Laundromat. George Faris of Carrizo Springs recalls Alpine life in 1909 during a weekend visit.

Dee Anne Dyke Delbert Dyke Dee Anne Betty Crocker Big Bend Alpine Otis Coggins Kenneth Stucke Otis Kenneth

Alpine to Vote on City Election and Bond Issue Saturday

Voters in Alpine will pick two councilmen from five candidates and likely name Bill Winter as mayor in the Tuesday election. Contenders for council include Dr. W. E. Lockhart, Robert K. Corkins, J. M. Floyd Sr, W. Hernandez, and W. John Newell. Voting is 8 am to 7 pm at the Chamber of Commerce with D. M. Bennett as judge. Absentee voting ends March 31.

Alpine Bill Winter W. E. Lockhart Robert K Bob) Corkins C. G. Morrison Co C. Hernandez Baker J. M. Floyd Sr W. John Newell Newell Oil Co Chamber of Commerce D. M. Bennett Southern

Dee Anne Dyke Wins First in Betty Crocker Contest

Alpine High School senior Dee Anne Dyke was named first place in Texas for the Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow contest. She earns a $1500 scholarship and an expense paid educational tour to New York City, Williamsburg, and Washington, D. C. She will compete with state winners for the national title.

Dee Anne Dyke Alpine Betty Crocker Texas Dee Anne Dorothyerryman New York City Williamsburg Washington, D. C Miss Dyke Karachi Pakistan Alpine High School Amoent High Schools Crisco County Government Week Big Bend Soil Conservation McCall's Teen Fashion Board Future Homemakers of America Naional Quill and Scroll Big Bend Central Srade School

Alpine Mayor thanks Garden Club for Clean Up campaign

In one of his last acts as Alpine mayor Dr. W E Lockhart expresses gratitude to Alpine Garden Club for sponsoring the Clean Up Paint Up Campaign. He praises the effort, hopes for annual spring events, and calls for improved garbage disposal. The Annual Cemetery Association barbecue is set for Saturday April 28 at the American Legion Hall with Mrs Nellie Mae McElroy as general chairman.

Alpine W. E. Lockhart Alpine Garden Club Leroy Stone Texas Stone The M. D Cemetery Association American Legion Hall Nellie Mae McElroy

Otis Keesey Kimball Win Lions Conservation Award

Otis and Keesey Kimball win Alpine Lions Club Conservation Rancher Award for 1962 for their Kimball Ranch spanning about 20 000 acres. They run registered Herefords with careful range management, drought adaptations, water systems, and 14 fenced pastures to evenly distribute cattle across the range.

Otis Kimball Alpine Lions Club Conservation Rancher Keesey Kimball Lions Club Jimmy Pate Big Bend Soil Conservation District Lamar K Hunter Kimball Ranch Alpine Lions Club Otis and Keesey Kimball Drouth Otis Keesey Addi Kimballs

Donnell Heads Area Breeders in 45th Meeting

Bill Donnell of Marathon elected president of the Highland Hereford Breeders Association at its 45th annual meeting in the Holland Hotel Alpine. Rust Sargent named vice president and Jim Bob Steen re elected secretary treasurer. Caven Woodward named conservation rancher of the year. Mike Himan of Kremmling Colo. was principal speaker. over 100 members and guests attended.

Bill Donnell Marathon Highland Hereford Breeders Association Jim Bob Steen Maria Rust Largent Fort Davis Donnell Joe T. Lane Alpine Hunter Holland Hotel Rust Sargent Marfa Caven Woodward Lykes Bros Brewster County Jimmy Pate Mike Himan Kremmling Colo Frank Newsom Brewster Jeff Davis

C S Opens Laundromat at 906 East Holland Ave

The C and S Laundromat opens at 906 E Holland Ave next to the C and S Superette. It features 20 Maytag washers 6 Cook gas heated dryers in a pink exterior with 320 gallon hot water supply and temperature controls. Open daily 6 am to 10 pm. Building by J E Gray Jr Alpine Butane Co installed equipment Roy Sullwell paved parking.

E. Holland Ave Otis Coggins Kenneth Stucke C & S Superette J. E. Gray Jr Alpine Butane Co Roy Sullwell

Dean's List Honor for Rice University Student

Judge and Mrs. C E Patterson received a Rice University certificate confirming their son Charles a sophomore earned dean's list honors for the first semester. The list recognizes undergraduate students.

C. E. Patterson Rice University At Houston Charles

Oscar Graef Buried Here

Oscar Graef 62 Balmochea ranchman died Monday morning in a Pecos hospital after a heart attack at the Pecos railroad depot while waiting to board a train to Dallas. Services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the First Methodist Church in Alpine with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Born March 22, 1900, in Donnelly County, he ranching for about 55 years between Balmorhea and Fort Davis. He married Ona May Armstrong in Fort Stockton on April 18, 1927. Survivors include his wife, three sisters Mrs E J Harmon, Mrs George Armstrong, Mrs R N Stephenson, and two brothers Will Graef and Fritz Graef.

Oscar Graef Balmochea Pecos Dallas First Methodist Alpine Elm Grove Mr. Graef Donnelly County Balmorhea Fort Davis Ona May Armstrong Fort Stockton E. J. Harmon San Angelo George Armstrong van Horn R.N. Stephenson Las Cruces N.M Will Graef Clovis N. M Fritz Graef Alice

Lobos Open Series With Red Raiders at Kokernot Field

Sul Ross State College Lobos host Texas Tech in a three game set at Kokernot Field with Friday 2 30 start and a Saturday 1 30 doubleheader. Key players include Daryle Gibbons Don Phillips Buddy Antwine and Wilbur Huckle. Attendance remains strong as coach Ray Van Cleef invites more fans.

Sul Ross State Ollege Lobos Texas Fech Red Raiders Kokernot Field Satunfay Lobos Seguin Texas Lutheran Sul Ross Colorado State University Daryle Gibbons Lobo Tyson Mireles Arizona State University of Arizona Sam Houston State Ray van Cleef Kobernot Field

Kenneth Stucke Receives Ford 300 500 Club Award

Kenneth Stucke of Brewster County Motors Alpine is to be honored at a March 31 banquet in Albuquerque at the Wester Skies Motel for 1961 Denver District sales excellence. J W McClanathan notes 300-500 Club honors top Ford dealers while the 400-500 Club dates to 1950. members average about $400 000 in sales.

Kenneth Stucke Brewster County Motors Alpine Ford Motor Company Albuquerque Wester Skies Ford Denver J. W. McClanathan McClanathan

Alpine bond election set for March 31 for 300000 inprovements

Alpine Independent School District voters will cast ballots Saturday March 31 from 8 am to 7 pm at the Chamber of Commerce for a 300000 bond. Absentee voting ended Tuesday at the county clerk. The plan funds lighting upgrades, a new science room, renovations at Centennial and Central Schools, and rewiring of the high school with a 20 year repayment and a 25 percent property valuation increase.

Alpine Independent School Chamber of Commerce Jack Frost Frost Central School Bill Sobl Jeff M. Graham Pete A. Gallego F. L. Powers Jr Albert V. Halpern Centennial Pta Robert LaFarelle Centennial Supt. Frost Pete Gallego Roscoe Morgan Alpine

District Meet Planned Here

The District Volley Ball Tournament will be played Thursday and Friday at the high school gym. Marfa and Fort Stockton will play tonight and Crane and Me comey will play at 8 this evening. The Friday game between Alpine and the Fort Stockton Marfa winner is tentatively set for 5 p.m. Finals will be played Friday at the gym at approximately 7 p.m.

Igh Marfa Fort Stockton Crane Me‘amey Alpine

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Amblin George Faris Carrizo Springs Farris Carrizo Printing Dept Tom Farris Avalanche East Texas Normal Commerce Artesia Commerce Faris Levi Bell Levi EEA Mayor Lands Garden Club Donnell Heads J. W. Shepperd Oscar Travland Jr Mr. Travland Albuquerque, N. M Lobos, Tech Don Phillips Buddy Antwine Bill Horlen Wilbur Huckle James Gunn Phillips Antwine Huckle Gibbons Jerry Tyson John Wells Jeff Dyer Ford Award
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