Alpine Hord family takes over former H and H Motor Co
An Alpine business veteran Herschel Hord and his son Frank acquired the former H and H Motor Co. The new owners plan to keep Alpine as their home base, with Hord stating he is not retiring and aims to continue work in the area. The piece also reflects local views on Texas political conventions and delegation seating amid party loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline
Alpine
H and H ‘Motor Co
Herschel Hord
Frank
Iaham
Hord
Herschel
Texas
Deeds For Needed Right-of-Way On State Hwy 118 North
Deeds for the right of way on Highway 118 north of Alpine have largely been delivered with only two or three drainage easements outstanding. The highway department approved the project and allocated about $80,000 for leveling and widening the old passing lane near the King Terry Jr. residence to a standard 120 foot width. Landowners named include HEL Kokernot Jr W T and W Genderson Mrs Lucy Meri Ree We Ke Gourley Y Kwright Harry W Carpenter and Ree Ivey Jr. The department also plans to eliminate the Santa Fe Railroad crossing danger. Work has begun on paving 514 miles of road in the park to connect with Highway 118 at the park entrance near Study Butter Park officials hope to complete this section for summer tourist traffic.
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Alpine
Felix McGeughy
Highway Department
Alve
King ‘Terry Jr
Davis County
Leeds
Hel, Kokernot Jr
W. T
W. Genderson
Lucy Meri- Ree
Santa Fe
Butter Park
Community Concert Plans Four Events In Big Bend Region
Directors of the Community Concert series in the Big Bend area met in the Paisano hotel Marfa on Saturday April 26 to close the weeklong sales drive. The budget now funds four concerts featuring The Carolers John Knight Rey and Gomez Frances Bible and more with radio publicity thanks to KVLF Aubrey Webb and Wally Davis for Granada film showings.
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Big Bend
Paisano Hotel
Marfa
Valentine
Fort Davis
Alpine
Marathon
Carolers
John Knight
Toronto Symphony
Rey and Gomez
Frances Bible
Mezzo
San Francisco ‘Opera Co
New York Opera Co
KVLF
Aubrey Webb
Wally Davis
Granada
Local Alpine Woman Injured in Three-Car Wreck on U S 90
Mrs O B Williams of Alpine suffered serious injuries including broken legs when three cars collided on U S Highway 90 four miles west of Del Rio. Her husband also injured with head trauma. Mrs G Noel of Alpine involved but uninjured. Noel’s car ran out of gas and overturned after leaving road. Williams and Noel had recently moved to Alpine and were en route to visit relatives. The Odessa driver’s car was involved. new Ford damaged. Official severity not yet determined.
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Vick Winter
Scott & White Clinic
Temple
Winter
Henrietta
Ambrose V. and
Carrie Johnson Winter
Texas
East St. Louis High School
Monahans
Garrett Mercantile Co
Isabel Irwin
Monmouth Til College
Fort "Stockton
Nash Automobiles
Monahans Lodge
Methodist Techurch
First Methodist Church
LeRoy J.sewell
Masonic Fraternity
Elm Grove Cemetery
F. L. McCollim
George Koury
J. H. Logan
R.A. White
Alfred E. Creigh
G. C. McDaniel
W. T. Gbill
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
James Benstich
Goodfellowfield
San Anelo
Harrell Winter
O. B. Williams
Alpine
del Rio
Williamses
Williams
Rose Cafe
Williiams
Isbell
N. Fifth St
G. Noel
Odessa
Noel
Ice takes more space than water by weight
An old note states that a pound of ice occupies more space than a pound of water, illustrating how ice expands when frozen and becomes less dense. This density difference means ice floats on liquid water and occupies greater volume per pound.
Sul Ross Auditor Finds Good Fiscal Year Conditions
The state auditor Mr Hi Cavness praises Sul Ross State College noting the business office and administration were in order. The Avalanche advertises page 7 brief report outlining fund conditions and auditor findings with no recommendations for method changes.
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Sul Ross
Sul Ross State College
Hi. Cavness
Board of Regents
County Agent Frank Newsom Attends Hereford Meet
County Agent Frank Newsom of Brewster-Jeff Davis counties travels to Fort Worth for the National Hereford Congress May 12 and 13. The 1952 two day program features talks by leaders in the Hereford field, judging demonstrations, open forums, and carcass discussions. The American Hereford Association and Texas Hereford Association co sponsor the event attracting hundreds of breeders and livestock representatives from about 30 to 40 states.
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Frank Newsom
Brewster
Jeff Davis County
Fort Worth
National Hereford Congress
American Hereford Association
The
Texas Hereford Association
Civil Case Postponed As Jurors Excused
Jurors summoned for a special term of district court were excused and the case J. E. Casper versus R. N. Pulliam, for notes and charter mortgage foreclosure, was postponed until the regular August term. Forty three jurors had been summoned. the case set for the first day of August term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J.E. Casner
R. N.pulliam
Mystery Gadget Sighted Over Hungry Holler Night April 25
A Texas letter recounts a glowing streak seen at about 9 p.m. on April 25 from north to south, described as a fiery gadget with a long tail. The writers also note a northbound plane passing nearby and ask if CA A reported the incident.
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F.C. Fulcher
Hungry Holler
Terlingua
Texas
Ca‘a
Paving In South Alpine Completed Incomplete Report
South Alpine paving finished on a four block stretch from End Ave to Aves O ike. County official says full width paving planned on West College Ave and North Cockrell. Additional work includes S 6th St, S 0th St and curb work near Dr. Hilton-Alpine Butane corner.
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South Alpine
Airesion
County
Bree
Dios End Ave
Easton' Ave
Sawini
S. 6Th
Ave. G
Centennial
Central
North Alpine
College Ave
N. Cock
Holland Ave
Alpine Cowboys Rout Ojinaga Club 13 5 in Tilt
The Alpine Cowboys defeated Ojinaga All-Stars 13 to 5 last Sunday in a Mexican border tilt. Pitcher Chuck Ellis went the distance with 12 strikeouts, while Harris, Young, and Lafoon led the offense with multi hit games.
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Alpine Cowboys
Ojinaga Club
Tilt
Ojinaga All
Young
Lafoon
Chuck Ellis
Cowboys
Bilis
Alpine
Etoys
Ofgilis
Warr Rodriguez
Lujan
Past Masters Night Observed by Alpine Area Masons
Past Masters Night will be observed by Masons of the Alpine area on May 15. Pri Mate Nat and other attendees are expected to be present as the lodge continues its ceremonial work and fraternal activities.
Jo Nell Pope Named Finalist in Glamour Contest
Jo Nell Pope is one of fourteen finalists in Glamour magazine's annual contest. She will fly to New York on Saturday as a guest of the magazine staff for a luncheon on Tuesday. Last year she also reached finalist level and spent several days in New York.
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Jo Nell Pope
Sss
New York
Miss Pope
Oelwein Chemical Names Distributor in Alpine Area
The Oelwein Chemical Co. appoints J Roy Spence of Alpine as the sole distributor for Occs Mineral feeds and Qocostak Yeast feed in West Texas district No 2. The firm makes a full line of mineral and vitamin supplements for livestock on the range.
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Spence
Alpine
Oelwein Mineral
Oelwein Cemical Co
Deweiny Town
Zack Jones
San
The Eye Responds More Quick Than The Ear
A brief note compares sensory perception in suggestive terms, stating the eye responds more quickly than the ear. The fragment hints at a discussion of perception, observation, and attention without full context or clear attribution.
Alberts Elected Legion Commander of District 16
Alberts elected Legion commander of American Legion district 16 at the convention. New officers include Robert Brown as vice commander Judge Henry Russell as judge advocate and Marshall Durham as sergeant at arms. The Odessa Women's Post No 522 chartered as the third ex service women post in Texas and Mrs Pete Beavers became auxiliary president. Delegates were planned to be sent to the division meeting at Abilene May 24 and 25.
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PCOS
Maury Alverts
Kermit
American Legion District 10
Robert Brown
Pyote
Henry Russell
Pecos
Marshall Durham
Odessa
Texas
Pete Beavers
Pyate
John F. Crooks
Abilene
More Candidates File For Office On Final Deadline Date
Brewster County reports a busy last day for candidate filings with three new entrants. Ray N. Morrow seeks Commissioner Prec. 1, Tom Yarbro of Marathon seeks Commissioner Prec. 3, and Elvie P. Williams of Alpine seeks Justice of the Peace Prec. 1. Contests loom in July for Commissioners Prec. 1 Lee Smith Prec. 3 Earl Clark Prec. 4 J P Prec. 1 R C Garnett and Rex Ivey J, already filed for Commissioner Prec. 4 opposing Fulcher.
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Brewster County
Precince
Ray N. Morrow
Prec
Tom Yarbro
Marathon
Elvie P. Williams
Alpine
Justice of the Peace
Lee Smith
Earl Clark
Ncumbent
J. C. Fulcher
J.P
RC. Garnett
Rex Ivey J
Mr. Fulcher
Alpine High Students Shine in State UIL Events in Austin
Alpine high school placed nine students across 14 events at the State Interscholastic League meet in Austin May 2 and 3. Notables include John O'Donnell third in discus, Max Olson second in declamation, and Karen Wetmore winning first in headline writing.
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Alpine High ‘Chool
Austin
Bob Dunim
Saren Wetmore
John O'Donnell
Max Olson
Odessa
Carolyn Smith
Donna Neely
John Newell
Nurber
Sinajean Gray
Bob’ Duncan
Fred Williams
Karen Wetmore
John ‘O'Donnell
Minnie Phillips
Myrtle Whiteside
Johnnie Weverts
M.P. Slover
Richard Johnson
Ruben Smith
Max
Bob Duncan
Duncan
Imajean Gray
la Fer
la ‘Feria
Fred Willams
Wentworth Eaton
Dayton
Brewster County Conventions Endorse Uninstructed Delegates
Proceedings in Brewster County featured quick Republican and Democratic precinct conventions. Republicans elected Gage Holland to Mineral Wells, Milton Smith chairman, and David Kokernot secretary, with uninstr ucted delegates amid calls for a Brewster County Republican club. Democrats selected Gene Hendryx as permanent chair and named delegates to the state convention in San Antonio.
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Texas
Alpine
Marathon
San Antonio
Ken. Regan
Gov
Shivers
Gene Hendryx
Lucille Hendry
Virginia Bailey
John Gillett
Val Richardson
W. J. Newell
Z. A. Beard
Rey
Gage Holland
T.B. Davis
Alhate
Brewster County
Republican Club
Milton Smith
David Kokernot Per
Keesey Kimball Wins High Place In El Paso Shooting
In El Paso at the pistol club match, Keesey Kimball won six of ten possible matches and placed second in others. Fawcett Jr. earned three medals with multiple second and third places, while about 40 competitors contested a stiff program. Bob Alpine shooters also ranked high across matches.
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Paso
Keesey Kimball
Fawcett R
el Paso
el ‘Paso
HK. Pawcett Jr
Internationals edge Carlsbad Skulls in close 6-4 loss
Alpine Internationals stretch to fourth straight win by beating Carlsbad New Mexico Skulls 6-4 at Ramos field. Robert Hernandez pitched well with six hits allowed and five strikeouts as Howard hit Carlsbad's only homer. Leading hitters Celso Gaiego May Suba Gaga Llan and an error-filled defense marked the game. The Internationals travel Sunday to Fort Stockton to face the Veterans club with a 3-2 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Bucks
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Panthers
Bucks
Stockton Lads
Pecos Eagles
Hernandez
I Allen
Robinson
Hammons
Molinar
If Gooden
Pitch
Valadez
Richardson
Rf Miller
Uriaz
Rf Pena
Knippers
Gonvates
Hallford
Huckaby
Caunk
Ity Grahm
Rase
Stockton
Alpine Internationals
Celso Gaiego
May Suba
Gaga Llan
Howard
Carlsbad
House of Dav Ides
Davids
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