Deer Hazard Noted On Colorado River Road Trip
The group from Austin to Alpine counted 264 deer along the route raising concerns for drivers. Readers ask whether to avoid deer impact or press on, as experts weigh safety versus vehicle damage.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1962
Page
4
The group from Austin to Alpine counted 264 deer along the route raising concerns for drivers. Readers ask whether to avoid deer impact or press on, as experts weigh safety versus vehicle damage.
The Alpine Garden Club extended its Clean-Up Contest to April 12 due to bad weather and illness. First prizes are $30 in Paint Yard and Vacant Lot categories, with $20 certificates for second place, $10 for third, and honorable mentions.
David Karvonen, a Sul Ross State College chemistry major and junior, received the Cosden Petroleum Award for 1962 announced by Cosden Petroleum Corp president R. L. Tollett. He is the son of Dr and Mrs Karvonen and transferred from Illinois Western University after military service. The award will be presented at the April Permian Basin American Chemical Society meeting in Midland.
Elizabeth Lee Duncan of Harlingen and Grand Prairie’s David Wright Matthews plan a May 5 wedding at the Little Chapel in the Woods Denton. Elizabeth is a Texas Woman’s University graduate with Phi Kappa Phi honors. David is Baylor University alumnus and YMCA advisor.
Halfway through spring term SR Hill outlines many activities ahead. A spring semi format at the SUB honors Ten Best Dressed Girls, Blondie’s Combo provides music, and a morning assembly follows. Students compete for a prize cup in track, tennis, badminton and bowling. Supper and a dance follow the Jackson Field track meet at Kobernot Lodge. Elections on April 11 include student council, cheerleaders and publications officers. April 12 a masquerade class party at Kobernot Lodge and a 25 cent admission. Honor Roll reception April 2. Sports Day set for April 3 with events from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Easter break soon after before nine more weeks of activity.
Congressman J T Rutherford selects his brother Samuel Rutherford of El Paso as general chairman of his re election campaign for the 16th District. Sam Rutherford a former oilfield worker and veteran of World War I and Korea brings campaign coordination duties and extensive county touring.
Alpine judge Mae M Ament is named to the Committee of Jurisdiction of National Municipal Judges by Judge William Burnett president of the National Association of Municipal Judges. The 38 state group honors her for advancing justice and administration. The next annual meeting is in Miami in November 1962.
Mr and Mrs Dexter Thomas settle into Houston life after their March 7 Ardmore Oklahoma wedding. The bride Barbara Dodgen is from Fort Worth. the groom D D Thomas hails from Alpine. He is an Alpine High and TCU graduate and served in the Army. The couple met in Texas and the groom works for Business and Professional Employment Agency in Houston. He will speak on X ray emissions from the Sun at a Harvard observatory event abroad and in the U S as scientists gather.
Dr Alan Maxwell director of the Harvard Radio Astronomy Station will attend a meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Cambridge April 2 4. The trip underscores the station role in ongoing astronomical research and collaboration.
The 1962 Western District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention will be held at the Paso Del Norte Hotel in El Paso March 29-30 with pre convention activities starting March 28 at 6 p.m. The article notes campaign trips in West Texas and mentions a candidate for the 16th District with long residence and local work. Washington is mentioned in connection with the campaign.
Seventeen Rossonian Chapter members from Sul Ross State College attended the 15th annual Texas Student Education Association convention in Corpus Christi March 15 17. Delegates included finalists Carlene Hegelund Alpine and Jesse George Brownfield with awards for membership and Doster contest. Sponsors were Mrs Ethelaura Ramey and Mr John Pride with Mrs Bryan Wildenthalal accompanying.
Lynda and LaNell Kelley daughters of Mr and Mrs Roy Kelley of Valentine performed a piano recital on Wednesday March 21 at the Christian Church in Valentine. Their program included works by Bach Mozart Beethoven Chopin Palmgren Sibelius Mack Dowell and Gover. Accompanied by five young students Barbara Carle Janet Carle Theresa Chambers Debbie Kneisley and Debby Means the sisters study under Mrs Barton Warnock at Valentine High School.
Uncle Paul expresses gratitude for prayers and kindness during illness at Paul's Cash Grocery. He hopes to return to work soon and explains the note is to avoid spreading the flu.
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