Denton trip and Okie kinfolk visit spark lighthearted notes
A writer recounts a weekend trip to Denton to visit a son at school and to meet Okie relatives from the surrounding area. They marvel at bluebonnets and pink flowers misnamed as Bonnets, mention local hospitality, a new pews family, and a charity raffle, then close with a note from a former Fort Davis resident and a tally of 350 certified readers.
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Denton
Coleman
Brownwood
Fort Worth
Ada Townsend
Everett
Hicks Gray
Fort Davis
el Paso
M. P
Misterscobee
Mrs. S
City Grants Gas Franchise Renewal in Alpine 1948
The City of Alpine renewed a natural gas franchise for D. W. Francis of Christoval and C. H. Lockhart of Pecos for 30 years from signing. Work to lay a pipeline from Pecos county field near Fort Stockton must begin within 15 months, with rates set from 1.50 to 0.45 per thousand feet and a $1.50 minimum. The city reserves the right to purchase the distribution system within five years of operation.
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D. W. Francis
Christov al
C. H. Lockhart
Pecos
Alpine
Pecos County
Fort ‘Stockton
Marfa
Alpine Band Tops List At Kermit Meet
Alpine High School band won first division at the state band contest in Kermit with its 50 member group. Organized by John L. Carrico the beginners band earned high praise for tone balance and spirit. The Alpine Cats baseball team also announced new manager D Burleson and planned games with West Texas teams, after C West sold Kokernot Field and stepped back from management.
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Kermit Meet
Alpine
Kermit
Alpine Musicians
John L. Carrico
Sul Ross College
Sammie Jo Burleson
Sara Joyce
Robledo Re-Arrested After Rodriguez Stabbing Death
Manuel Robledo, out on a 1500 bond for the April 13 stabbing of Toriano Rodriguez, was re-arrested last week after Rodriguez died April 20. He was released to await grand jury action under a 2500 bond.
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Manuel Novieno
Toriano Rodriguez
Rodriguez
Alpine Cats Win Fourth Straight Over Hobbs at Kokernot Field
Alpine Cats defeated Hobbs 8-4 at Kokernot Field, securing their fourth win in as many games behind Marcello who fanned 11 and allowed six hits. Riggs led the Cats with a perfect 3 for 3, Burleson went 3 for 4, and Malish hit a late homer as Hobbs scored in the second inning and three runs in the first. Next game is against Valentine at Kokernot Field Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
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Frankie Eidelberg
Alpine Cats
Hobbs
N. M
Kokernot Field
Cats
Rises
Zogratos
Marcello
Zogra
Fos
Williams
Appleman
Creech
Firit
Butler
Tone
Hendricks
Smith
Malone
Riggs
Thornton
Malish
Bob Burleson
Arello
Barney Maliah
Sam Johnston
Likin
The
Lukin
Earet
Ouf
Blay
O. D. Burleson
Valentine
Marfa
Permian Basin Firemen to Meet in Alpine Tomorrow
Sanderson Times reports a three day effort to recover the wreckage and body of Winnie Lee Jones, a San Angelo aviator, after a BT-13A trainer crash near Fort Stockton. The event includes a firemen gathering in Alpine tomorrow with races, a barbecue at Kokernot Park, and a dance at Sul Ross.
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Alpine
Winnie Lee Jones
San Angelo
Vegin
College Avenue
Kokernot Park
Sul Ross Rum
Ward School Parents Night Scheduled for May 10
G Hannaford principal announced Ward School will open at 7 p m for visitors to view student work. An 8 pm program in the study hall features participating students. Mrs Bogel chairs the program and Mrs Dennis Brown handles other details. Public invited to attend.
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Ward School
Central School
G. Hannaford
Bogel
Dennis Brown
Officers Named By Border Trail Assn
H F Moody elected president of the Mexican Border Trail Association at a Thursday Del Rio meeting uniting seven Highway 90 towns to promote tourist traffic. T A Beard of Alpine named vice president and Jas C Netts of Del Rio secretary treasurer. Charter read and name kept. 19 directors named with others to be added by regional chambers and clubs.
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del Rio
H. F. Moody
Mexican Border Trail Association
T. A. Beard
Alpine
Jas. C. Netts
Thea
Mexican Border Trails Association
Roswell Hotel
Texas
Highway 90 Association
EF. King
Marta
Ralph King
Presidio
F. L. McCollum
Ray Turner
Sanderson
George Humphreys
Comstock
Sam H. Walk
Bernard Fitzsimon
Castroville
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
van Horn Rotary Club
Marathon Service Club
Brackettville Rotary Club
Uvalde, Savinal, Hondo
San Antonio
San Antonio Chambers of Commerce
Rughway 90
Board of Directors
Edded ‘Thursay
Paisano Camp Dates Tied To 1946 Summer Session
Paisano Baptist encampment plans its 1946 session from July 24 to August 4 with boys and girls to camp together. Speakers include Dr. Perry F. Webb of San Antonio and Dr. E W Westmoreland, Houstin pastor. Bible leadership by Dr Kyle Yates with J D Riddle directing music, aided by Mrs Riddle. new laundry managers Mr and Mrs J C Preslar ar El Paso take over Ezell laundry after H D Collins resigns.
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Paisano Baptist
Perry F. Webb
San Antonio
E.W. Westmoreland
South Main Baptist Church
Houst
Kyle Yates
Second Baptist Church
Houston
Bible
J. B. Tidwell
Baylor University
J. D. Riddle
Baptist State Music Dept
Riddle
J. C. Preslar
el Paso
Ezell
H. D. Collins
Pecos
Preslar
Acme
Paisano encampment site eyed for multi-state religious program
A Texas Baptist planning group proposes an all-summer Paisano encampment modeled after North Carolina's Ridgecrest. If approved by joint state committees, the 1000-acre Paisano site near the Southwest will host assemblies, training schools, youth camps, and religious education across eight to ten states including Texas Oklahoma and California. Officials from Sherman McKinney Fort Worth and San Marcos voiced support for the site citing climate scenery and facilities.
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Ridgecrest
North Carolina
Texas
Oklahoma
Miaouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
California
Apheiea
Theampment
Texas Committee
Southwest
Joint Committee
J. A. Ellis
First Baptist Church
Sherman
R. A. Clifton
McKinney
Grover Cole
Fort Worth
Ror Kay
San Marcos Academy
Bobo Buys Alpine Business Property
Sale of the Vogt estate property on North Fifth street and East Ave E to M N Bobo operator of Cozy Courts here was announced this week. The property includes two lots the old brick residence opposite the Masonic building the old blacksmith shop the Coffee Cup cafe quarters and two buildings north of the cafe on Fifth street.
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Vogt
North Fifth Street
East Ave E
M. N. Bobo
Fifth Street
Alpine FFA Teams Win Honors In Tech Contest
Alpine Future Farmers judging teams took first in poultry judging and second in livestock at the Texas Tech contest last Saturday. Buck Webb fifth in poultry total, Juan Portillo eighth, Glynn Uranga third in livestock, Ernest Teague high point in sheep, Glynn Uranga high point in dairy cattle, Mickie Smith fourth in dairy, team second in dairy totals and high in sheep. Teams led by Buck Webb Portillo Spann among 29 schools. livestock team second in a field of 36. Poultry identified 50 bird breeds and culls. livestock judged eight classes with reasons. Banners awarded to top high teams and medals to top three individuals in each contest. The two teams, with Sonny Jobes, returned Sunday with adviser R. C. Mitchell.
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Alpine
Texas Technological College
Buck Webb
Juan Portillo
Glynn Uranga
Ernest Teague
Mickie Smith
Tepo
Sored
Jim Spann
West Teague
Ail
Sonny Jobes
R. C. Mitchell
AHS Seniors Present Play Next Monday Night
The Alpine High School senior class plans a Monday night performance of Ever Since Five in the school auditorium at eight. Admission is 60 for adults and 30 for students with proceeds aiding a senior trip to Carlsbad Caverns. The plot follows student journalists as editors fall ill and girls take over, amid romantic triangles and a Southern poet entering the scene.
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Alpine Huan School
Carlsjad Caverns
Mia. Clover
Hove Ann 0 Smith
Johnny Clover
Bob Paye
Mr. Clover
Ernest Gibbens
Spud Erwin
Duane van Fossan
Susan Blake
Internationals Win Two Games Here Last Sunday
The Alpine Internationals played two ball games Sunday, winning 6-5 against the Valentine Cats in the morning and 11-8 against the Valentine Engineers in the afternoon. Pilar Hernandez hit a home run in each game, with Babe Hernandez as the next heavy hitter. The Internationals plan to play Carta Blanca of Villa Acuña and a Big Spring team. dates to be announced.
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Alpine Internationals
Valentine Cats
Valentine Engineers
Pilar Hernandez
Babe Hernandez
Carta Blanca
Villa Acuna
Open Forum Meeting Postponed by Alpine Rotary Club
The Open Forum meetings sponsored by the Alpine Rotary Club are postponed due to several conflicting dates. The first forum was planned for last Friday night to discuss local matters, with further announcements to be made next week.
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Alpine Rotary Club
Legion Meet Set At Trans Pecos Abstract Co Office
Legion will hold a meeting this evening at 7 30 at the Trans Pecos Abstract Co office. Members urged to attend.
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Trans-Pecos Abtract Co
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