Park Concessions and Signage Expand in Big Bend Region
The Bas n headquarters moved to the new utility building at Panther Junction with others to follow. Highway signs extend to Van Horn and Del Rio to boost tourist travel. Donahue Signs of Pecos produced them. Fire guard Mark Rau began April 26, and new concessions staff include Mary Schulz and James Hinez. Five and a half miles of approach road near Alpine are being prepared for blacktop before June. Lincoln Ellsworth’s Antarctic claim and Liberty Bell inscription are noted. an ad promotes athlete's foot remedy at Alpine drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas‘n
Panther Junction
Jack and
Spencer Thompson
Big Bend
van Horn
del Rio
Donahue Signs
Pecos
Alpine
Toddhill
Government Springs
Fort Davis Correspondents Listed In Alpine News
A footer style notice lists staff roles including Lynn Forbes Shop Foreman Mrs Lora Bell Lockhart Society Editor-Bookkeeper and Fort Davis correspondent Mrs A N Alive. It notes Marathon correspondent June Koch and Big Bend National Park correspondent, with postal details and subscription rates.
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al. A. Weoo
Lynn Forbes
Lora Bell
Gem Collection Of Pfc John F Woodward Largest Known
Pfc John F Woodward Jr a geology graduate from the University of Texas has built what is described as the largest known gem collection. While in training at Lackland APB he cuts polishes and trades stones from his mobile home workshop. The collection valued near $2000 highlights over 15 varieties of semi precious stones from Texas Big Bend region where he also found a rare uranium bearing vein called tyuyamunite though unusable due to park and international constraints. He is a member of the Texas Mineral Society Southwestern Geological Society and recipient of the Hogg scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackland Apb
John F. Woodward Jr
Lackland Air Force
University of Texas
Woodward
Alpine
Texas
San Antonio
Nia
Reece Wee
Big ‘Bend National Park
Tex
Big Bend
Mexico
3719Th
Hogg
Texas ‘Mineral Society
Southwestern Geological Society
Navy Seeks NavCads for Flight Training in Dallas
Navy launches flight training for NavCads open to single men 18 to 21 with two years of college. Captain H R Nieman Jr. announces NavCad program to recruit Texas students, with preflight at Pensacola and advanced training at Corpus Christi. NavCads receive pay, rations, and housing. commissioning yields higher pay with or without dependents. Send inquiries to NAVCAD U S Naval Air Station Dallas Texas. Transportation for exams provided.
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H.R. Nieman Jr
USN
U.S. Naval Air Station
Dallas
Nieman
Naval Aviation
Texas
Navy
Annapolis
Pensacola
Florida
Corpus Christi
NavCads
U. S.naval Reserve
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve
Navcad
U. S. Naval Air Station
Audit Report on Sul Ross State College
State Auditor reports on Sul Ross College for year ended August 31 1951. Details cover balance sheets expenditures, plant investments, and fund allocations between educational general and auxiliary enterprises. Notes address legislative actions, loan funds, and accounting practices including livestock inventories and athletic salaries.
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Ross State College
Ofbe
Sul Ross State College
J. L. Kerry
SUL Ross State Collec Alpine
Texas
National Committee On
Auelust
Board of Regents
College
Veterans Administration
General Revenue Fund
Board of Regents Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark Rau
National Park Service
Mark
Marta I
National Park Concessions
Mary Schulz
Houston
James Hinez
Brownwood
Wisconsin
Byrum C. Waller
Ellen
Ned McAlister
Des Moines
Iowa
Roy Hazzard
Gulf Oil Co
Shreveport
Otto "van Rossum
Mr. Sulling
Ira J.'Terry
Soin’. Lonsdale
Maxwell
Hazzard
West
Haz *Zard
Hazard
State of
Washington
Philadelphia
Lincoln Ellsworth
Antarctic
United States
Con Foca
GEW OP Fine Beers
First National Bank
Alpine Avalanche
Ben. St. St. Alpine, Texas
Webo Publising Company
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Pre- Sidio
Pfc
John F. Woodward
Romet
Rees
Fibo
Fxtra
Casner Motor Company
Holland Ave
7Th St
Alpine, Texas
Amas
State Auditor
State Capitol
Austin
Allan Shivers
The
State Teachers College
Naintaing
C.H. Cavness
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