OKs Sunny Glen Dam Permit and Water Outlook
Tests in the Musquiz Creek area north of Alpine show favorable water quality and quantity for city use. Hydrologist Ed Reed of Midland reported progress and aims to finalize his report this month for council review.
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Musquiz Creek
Alpine
Ed Reed
Midland
Reed
Ashley Classen
el Paso
W.E. Lockhart
Ken Esmond
Odessa
Esmond
Carpenter
Harry, Carpenter
Vulcan
John W
Mars
Harriet
John W. O'Donnell
C.D. McCollister
Werner Hollis
Jane Morrow
Central School Names Valedictorian and Honor Students
Central School honors its 8th grade class with Jan Morrow as valedictorian after a 97.6 average and Sue Landrith as salutatorian with 96.08. Other named honorees include Pam Gaddis Steven Neu Cam Corkins Imelda Gallego Randall Wilson Rod Ponton James Pattillo Thomas Rains Homer Mills Tony McMillan.
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Jan Morrow
Keith Morrow
Central School
Sue Landrith
James P. Landrith
James Mancill
Pam Gaddis
Steven Neu
Cam Corkins
Imelda Gallego
Randall Wilson
Rod Ponton
James Pattillo
Thomas Rains
Homer Mills
Tony McMillan
Hardeman Wins By 60 Votes In 25th District Race
State Senator candidate Dorsey Hardeman defeated W E Pete Snelson by 60 votes in the tight 25th District contest after a county canvass.
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Hardeman
Dorsey Hardeman
W.E
Pete) Snelson
Final vote totals in county chair race announced
Tuesday results show Hardeman with 21 172 and Snelson 21 112. Hardeman must be certified by the State Democratic Executive Committee. In Brewster County Hardeman added 6 votes for a 761 to 488 lead. Five votes were missing in Precinct 2 and one in Precinct 1 West.
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Hardeman
Snelson
Democratic Executive Committee
Brewster County
West
Alpine seeks Sunny Glen dam to supply growing city
The Texas Water Commission granted Alpine a two year permit to build a dam and reservoir near Sunny Glen west of town. Construction must begin within the period or the permit expires. The project would cost about 1.3 million dollars with funding via bonds and a local election. Mayor Lockhart opposes the plan as the city studies water supply for population growth.
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Texas Water Rights Commission
Austin
Alpine
Sunny Glen
Tow
William Berger
Avalanche
Kenneth Esmond
Sunny Glen Dam
Alpine Nine Wins District Baseball Championship
The Alpine Fighting Bucks defeated the Marfa Shorthorn 3 to 0 to claim the GAA district title and secure a spot in the regional playoffs. Don McEntire pitched a two hit shutout through seven innings with 11 strikeouts. Milan and McEntire led the Bucks with two hits each and Milan drove in two runs.
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Alpine Fighting Bucks
Marfa
Bucks
Crane
Kobernot Field
Alpine
Don McEntire
Don
Anastacio Milan
Anastacio
Milan
RBI
J.J. Espinosa
Manuel Muniz
Don Stuckwish
Pasqua
Skevington Rites Held Tuesday
Mrs. T. F. Skevington 77 longtime Alpine resident died in an El Paso hospital Sunday May 8 after a month illness. Funeral services were held May 10 at First Methodist Church Alpine with Rev. Edwin Chappell officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery Geeslin Funeral Home directed. Survivors include daughter Mrs. James Kemp Odessa two sons George El Paso Thomas Yuma Ariz two sisters Beaumont eight grandchildren four great grandchildren.
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T.F. Skevington
Alpine
el Paso
First Methodist
Edwin Chappell
Reg Wotan
Marvin Kay
Jeff Graham
Doug Doris
Norman Beard
Arthur Hill
Howard Hardegree
Bill Winter
Carl Shults Jr
Elm Grove Cemetery
Geeslin
Skevington
Carrizo Springs
Brewster County
First Methodist Church
Order of the Eastern Star
James Kemp
Odessa
George Skevington
Thomas Skevington
Yuma, Ariz
Belle O'Meara
Beaumont
Elliene Wood
Postal Position Exams Open at Alpine Post Office
Postmaster announces open examinations for postal clerk and carrier positions at the Alpine Post Office. Interested applicants may take exams at any time, seeking career opportunities in the postal service.
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Alpine
Billy West Starting Salary As Hourly Pay
Billy West starts at a wage rate of $2.57 per hour, reflecting the pay scale in effect for new hires.
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Billy West
Alpine Buck Golf Team Wins State AA Title
The Alpine Buck golf team captured the State AA championship at Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin by one stroke over Jacksboro. Members Jerry Hudgins Steve Kimball Tim Lear and Tommy Shortt led with scores 160 173 165 and 171 as Alpine posted 669 to edge Jacksboro 670. Other competitors included Randolph AFB San Antonio Bellville High and regional medalists.
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Travis Thomason
Alpine High School
Pom Shortt
Tim Lear
Jerry Hudgine
Steve Kimball
Jerry Hudgins
Tommy
Pack Newbury In Lion Race Verdis Pack and Don Newbury Tuesday for Alpine Lions Club president
Nominees for Alpine Lions Club leadership include Pack and Don Newbury for president with May 17 election. Other officers listed are 1st vice president Jack Williams and Stacey Watson. 2nd vice president George Drewry and Paul Weyerts. 3rd vice president Glenn Larrance and John Allen. secretary treasurer Royal Fisher and June Graham. Lion tamer Charlie Vaught and David Forbes. tail twister Clarence Winn and Lewis Robison. directors Doyle Vincent, Edwin Chappel, Homer Jefferson, Earl Dunn, Barton Warnock, James Mancill. Ray Morrison is retiring president. Nominating committee chaired by Kenneth Stucke with Marvin Pierce and J.W. Shepperd.
Summer Theater Plan Backed by City Council in Alpine
City Council gave strong support to a plan for a community summer theater at the Kobernot Lodge outdoor theater. Dr. Clayton McCarty and Roy Lassiter of Sul Ross State College foresee a group of Alpine and Sul Ross people presenting four plays over four nights a week this summer as a tourist draw.
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Clayton McCarty
Roy Lassiter
Sul Ross State College
Kobernot Lodge
Reports Urge Calling TE7-2555 for Fire Alerts
Fire Chief Gordon Bamow stressed all fires must be reported to TE7-2555 yesterday. Do not call the police dispatcher TE7-4486 for fire reports. TE7-2555 also alerts fire trucks. Barrow noted dispatch radio service is used for firefighter communications after initial calls.
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Gordon Bamow
Barrow
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