Lt McClure’s Body Being Sent Home
The body of 2nd Lt. Locke F. McClure, killed in action on a May 22 1944 bombing mission over Germany, is being returned to the United States. His parents Mr and Mrs M T McClure were advised this week. He served as a bombardier on a B17 based in England. Delivery to Livingston funeral home with escort will be arranged as soon as practical. date to be advised. Major Call said parents will be notified at least three days prior to remnant delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke F. McClure
Germany
States
M. T. McClure
McClure
England
Thos. O. Call
QMC
Chicago
Livingston
Major Call
Freshman Honored at Alpine Easter Rodeo by Roping Club
A Sul Ross College freshman was honored on Easter Sunday by the Alpine Roping Club after being elected from a field of girls by Mexican Consul Jose Pantones. The club, formed by Latin American cowboys, marked its first Alpine participation and rodeo success. Officers listed include President Salomon Ramos Jr, Secretary Viquen Molinar, Treasurer Joe Gallegos Jr, Rodeo Manager Joe Ramos Sr, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Jose Pantones
Salomon Ramos Jr
Viquen Molinar
Joe Gallegos Jr
Joe Ramos Sr
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Joe L. Park Loss
The family expresses sincere thanks to those who remembered them in any way during the loss of their loved one Mrs. Joe L. Park and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Park
Local Residents Return or Visit Across Multiple States
Local items list residents traveling to El Paso Colorado Arizona California and Washington D C. Families visiting relatives in Austin Pharr San Antonio Cuero and San Angelo are noted along with a ball game return to Sul Ross and a service member’s reassignment.
Transfusion Of Rare Blood Saves Sanderson Woman
Mrs Wayne Watkins rushed by ambulance from Sanderson to Lockhart clinic after severe hemorrhages from twin birth. RH negative blood donor needed, and Margaret Francois with Alpine volunteers provided RH negative group O blood, saving the patient. Both mother and surviving twin recovering, out of serious danger. Mrs Watkins daughter of O H McAdams district manager for Del Rio and Winter Garden Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Watkins
Sanderson
Lockhart Clinic
Margaret Francois
Watkins
Funeral Services for Joe Park Held in Big Spring
Funeral services were held at First Christian church in Big Spring Texas for Joseph Lowery Park 47 a Railway Express agent with a career in Alpine Palacios Weslaco and Alpine He died after returning home from work on the afternoon of April 27 Graveside rites were by the Masonic Lodge He is survived by his wife two children his mother and two sisters all residents of the Big Springs area.
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Big Springs
Texas
First Christian Church
Joseph Lowery Park
Railway Express
Alpine
F. C. Dutton
Alpine Baptist Church
Lloyd Thompson
Palacios
Weslaco
Park
Wed
Joe Larry
Marilyn
Sul Ross writers win four Texas press awards at El Paso
Sul Ross State College Press club delegates returned from the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention in El Paso with four awards. Anne L. Novak won first place for the 1948 Brand yearbook. The Sage tied for second with Texas A&I’s The Rustler. George Caldwell earned second in poetry. Ray Evans took third in sports writing.
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Sul Ross State College Press Club
el Paso
Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
Sul Ross
College of Mines
Texas
Chris P. Fox
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Cortez Hotel
Pass City
Henry Novak
Presidential Ross
Fox
Anne L. Novak
Cov
Eted
the Sage
Texas A&i
The
Rustler
George (Pecos) Caldwell
Ray Evans
Skyline
Alpine to Host Community Barbecue and Football Games
Emmett Tiner leads the barbecue and arrangements group while Bill Dorris runs ticket sales and event planning. Net proceeds from the football games will be shared by Alpine Central and Alpine Centennial grade schools for needed equipment for the next school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Tiner
Community Service Committee
Bill Dorris
Winter
Alpine Central
Alpine Centennial
Morrison Visitors Dominate Local Week
Mr and Mrs J B Morrison of visit this week drawing attention in town as they tour local sites and meet residents along a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Morrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Green
Hancock Addition
Geo. W. Baines
Harry W Carpenter
Life and General
Kay Insurance Agency
Jeter - Hill Bidg
North Alpine
N. Phelps
J. L. Kerby
East Holland
N. 7Th ST
Alonzo Hord
van Fossan Ridg
Holland Ave
EF. Ave. C
J. M. Peters
BOY Scout
Anne Stanford
del Rio
Chrysler New Yorker
Shirley Scales
DeLuxe Cleaners
Asa Jones
M. N. Bobo
Rawleigh
Rawleigh's
Memphis
Tenn
Marfa
Fla
E. E. Scarbrough
Curtis Gross Place
Jim Harkey
Jessup
Apt
Shannon Butane, Inc
Phillips Butane
Wilson Bldg
J. Burchett
Mar
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
R. J
Dick Turner Jr
Randolph Scott
Tivoli Theatre
Amor DE
Noah Beery JR
Lt.McClure
JO Anne Ramos
T. C. Winton
Forest Weston
Colorado
T. F. Skevington
Thomas
Yuma Ariz
Craig Coggins Jr
Reary Ann
Oakland
Calif
James Logan
M. J. Askey
J. W. Nesbit
San Angelo
James Reeves
Baby
Austin
J. B. Speer
Reeves
Talbot McAlister
Cuero
Shellie Barnes
M. J. Keefer
Houston
Orlando
T. A. Beard
Barbara
Pharr
San Antonio
Mrs. Beard
Mr. Beard
M-Sgt
H. J. Case
Joe Park
Big Spring
Granada Theatre
Universal International Presents
Johnny Weissmuller
Virginia Grey
George Reeves
Colbert Macmurray
Bill Boyd
Rita Johnson
Hattie McDaniel
Andy Clyde
Fox Movietone News
Rod Cameron
Ilona Massey
Adrian Booth
Forrest Tucker
Roma
Frank V. Smith
Conroe
M. J. van Meter
Cozy Courts
Kre-Mel
Whitson
Log Cabin
Kimball
Armour'’s Star
Viennas
Padikes Lute
Adeg
Welch
Adam
Mott's Apple Juice
Don Rio
Imperial
Avondale
Golden Snt
Tall
Ethie
Kellogg's Rice Krispies
ADAMS
M-System
Plains
Cederone
Rotary
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