Amblin Around Alpine And The Big Bend And Davis Mountains
Alpine and the Big Bend area are featured in a Life magazine coverage plan for a Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles exhibition at Kokernot Field. The article notes local Centennial events, visits by notable figures, and community tidbits from Kerr County with mentions of Alpine residents, park rangers, and local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amblin
Alpine
Big Bend and
Davis Mountains
Life Magazine
Chicago ‘Cubs
Baltimore Orioles
Kokernot Field
Area Firemen To Meet Here
Two hundred persons are expected to attend the spring convention of the Permian Basin Firemen's Association in Alpine on April 28. Fire Chief J. C. Cooley notes the association covers Brownfield to Marfa and east to McCamey, with Jal, Hobbs and Eunice also included. Business sessions occur in the High School Auditorium. Grover Brite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin Firemen’s Association
Alpine
J. C. Cooley
Brownfield
Big Bend Boasts Unspoiled Beauty in Texas Park
Christian Science Monitor correspondent Max K. Gilstrap describes Big Bend National Park as vast and rugged with jagged mountains, deserts, and a rich blend of Indian, Spanish, and pioneer history. He notes plans to rehabilitate facilities under Mission 66, pressures from rising visitor numbers, and the park’s wildlife, fossils, and dramatic canyons such as Santa Elena and Boquillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Christian Science Monitor
Tescot
Chisos
Santa 'Elena
Rio Grande
United States
National Park Service
Santa Elena Canyon
George W. Miller
Chicago To Play Baltimore Here Thursday City Election
Three candidates, Mayor Hugh S White, Chalmers Broadfoot and Dr W E Lockhart, seek three posts in a City Commission election to be held next Tuesday at City Hall Holland Avenue from 8 am to 6 pm. Incumbent commissioners Jim Casner and Ray LaBett did not seek re election. The new commission will assume office Wednesday April 4. No formal write in campaign announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cwnnamer
City Commission
Hugh S. White
Chalmers Broadfoot
W. E. Lockhart
Commission
Jim Casner
Ray LaBett
Holland Avenue
New City Commission
Legion Auxiliary Meet in Alpine Praised as Success
The American Legion and Auxiliary held a district convention in Alpine with 288 Legionnaires and 192 Auxiliary members registered. New officers were elected: William R. Lowry of Odessa became district commander, Ray Jones of Monahans vice commander, Florence Kelly of Odessa sergeant at arms, M. L. Hopson of Alpine judge advocate, Charlie Maisel of Odessa chaplain, and Mrs. Maurice Rubby of El Paso district president of the Auxiliary, with Mrs. C J Brown of Kermit elected vice president, Mrs. H D Casey of El Paso secretary, and Mrs. Cecil Sullivan of McCamey chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Lowry
Odessa
Legion District
Bill Dorris
Alpine
Ray Jones
Monahans
Florence Kelly
Farms
M. L. Hopson
Charlie Maisel
Maurice Rubby
Elted
The
Legion Auxiliary
Henry Bailey
C.J. Brown
Kermit
H. D. Casey
Fl Paso
Cecil Sullivan
McCamey
Caplain
3000 Bleacher Seats for Cubs Orioles Tilt at Kokernot Field
Major League Baseball returns with the Chicago Cubs meeting the Baltimore Orioles at Kokernot Field on Thursday at 2 p.m. 3000 general admission bleachers go on sale for 50 cents. 400 reserved seats remained as of yesterday. An arrival by special train includes players and officials. pre game workouts, concessions, and a Sul Ross Band concert precede the game followed by a barbecue at Berrenda Flats. The Cubs feature Don Hoak Walt Moryn Russ Meyer and others with pitchers Bob Rush Warren Hacker Sam Jones and Paul Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Chicagoubes
Baltimore Orioles
Kobernot Field
Levin da
Chamber of Commerce
Manger
Herbert Kokernot Jr
Kokernot Field
Davis
Sul Ross State College
Mr. Kokeraot
Berrenda Flats Ranch
Ball Park
Cubs
Don Hoak
Walt Moryn
Russ Meyer
Dodgers
Ernie Banks
Gene Baker
Owen Friend
Eddie Miksis
Jank Sauer
Monte Irvin
Bob Rush
Warren Hacker
Sam
Concert Ticket Sales Near End
Tri County Community Concert Association conducts a membership drive for the final concert of the year on Friday April 6 at Sul Ross College Auditorium in Alpine. First time members may attend. Artist is violinist Robert Rudie. Alpine outlets include Mrs W E Lockhart Mrs James W Glasscock The Avalanche office or Bob Halem at Forchheimer’s Fort Davis outlets include Mrs Don Gaddis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Robert Rudie
Alpine
W. E. Lockhart
James W. Glasscock
Avalanche
Bob Halem
Forchheimer’s
Fort Davis
Don Gaddis
DAR Dedicates Texana Library Dedication at Sul Ross College
Mrs Fenx Arwin state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution officially dedicates the Texana library at 3 90 p.m. Sunday March 25 in the Sul Ross College Main library. DAR gift of 3000 established the collection on the Southwest with a formal program led by Mrs H W Morelock and presided by Mrs R D McCready. Dr Wildenthal college president received a gold key. Morelocgy president emeritus was seated onstage. An informal reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenx Arwin
Wongus Christi
Daughters of the American Revolution
Texana
Texana Library
Sul Ross College
DAR
H. W. Morelock
Big Bend
Saturday Is Deadline For 1956 License Tags
Brewster County residents face the 1956 license tag deadline with the sheriff tax collector assayer Jim Skinner noting the county courthouse tax office will stay open until 10 p.m. Saturday for those unable to obtain licenses earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wich
Brewster County
Jim Skinner
VFW Post Launches Subscription Drive in Community Push
VFW Post No. 7207 unveils a subscription drive backed by a special circular to bolster its funds and community programs. Members urge local residents to join, support veterans activities, and help sustain post services through renewed memberships and donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aremwers
Foreign Wars
Alpine District Land Office chief named for region
Bob Crawford, son of Mr and Mrs Guy Crawford, is announced as head of a district land office based in Alpine. He will oversee nine counties west of the Pecos with joint move from Cuero. Crawford is staying with his parents awaiting his family’s relocation after the new post is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peor
Alpine
Bob Crawford
Guy Crawford
Pecos
Crawford
Cuero
Choor
Smith Seeks Re-Election as Brewster County Commissioner
Alpine resident Smith announces candidacy for re election as Brewster County Commissioner for Precinct 1. He notes eight years on the court, crediting bringing the U S Geological Survey to Alpine and the Tar Terry test well, with city ownership now. Smith cites follow up on the water survey and county support, and mentions his family including wife and three children.
Wildcat Field Elevation Report Near Marathon
A site near Marathon lies about one mile east of Cane Po ster County, at an elevation of 6944 feet, comprising sand and shale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohoe Ae Cane
Poster County
Marathon
Skinner Seeks Re-Election For Brewster Sheriff
Jim Skinner announces candidacy for re election as Brewster County sheriff and tax assessor collector, citing 12 years as a peace officer and sheriff since 1949. He pledges to continue enforcing the law fairly and running the tax office efficiently in the Democratic primary race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Skinner
Avalanche
Brewster County
Skinner
Skinser
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
Dallas
Settin
Kerr County
Horace W. Morelock
Morelock
Sul Ross
Kerrville
Drs Morelock
J. T
Slick) Rutherford
West Texas
Wayne Aspinall
Colorado
Slick
Aspinall
Hallie Veale
Delbert Dyke
Butte
Maggie Smith
Lajitas
Russ Dickenson
Jim Youse
Charley Blakey
Ray Morrow
Montgomery, Ward
Billy Meriwether
Doug Dorris
Temple Stumberg
Big Hill
Clifton Moss
Joe Lane
American Legion
Smary
Hugh White
el Paso
Hugh Whiz
Hizzoner
Max K. Gilstrap
Monitor
Texas
Big Bend National Park
Mexlico
Big Bena
Living Rock’ Cactt
Onty
Eohippus
Esert
Boquillas Canyon
Boquillas
Chicago
Baltimore
Alpine Right
Legion, Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Big 16Th
Legionnaires
W. B
Bill) Dorris
Lowry
District 16
Hunter
Tri-County Community Concert Association
Bryan Wildenthal
Felix Irwin
Corpus Christi
College State
Daughters of Last
VFW Post
District Land Office
Distrine
Smith
Fupuc Senooi
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