Sul Ross Wins Intercollegiate Rodeo Championship
Sul Ross College rose from third place Sunday morning to win the National Intercollegiate Rodeo with 406 percent points after weather delays. New Mexico A&M placed second, followed by West Texas State, Texas Tech, University of Arizona, Hardin-Simmons, Howard County Junior College, and Lubbock Christian College. Don Thorson earned All-Around Cowboy honors and a saddle, Pat Dunnigan named All-Around Girl.
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Hardin-Simmons University
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Don Thorson
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NIRA
R. D. Decker
Jim Bausch
Don Lee Smith
Tiny Canfield
Tony Perez
Gary Schlothauer
Polly Holler
Ross Caton
Jeff Smith
Joe Neff
Mike Reed
Betty Simms
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Indian Lodge Highlighted in Texas Parade May Issue
The May Texas Parade profiles Indian Lodge in Davis Mountains State Park and Big Bend region with a map of the International Parks Highway route from Big Bend north through the Panhandle. The feature recalls the Wishing Well patio scene and notes nearby Balmorhea State Park Balmorhea pool Alpine Old Fort Davis McDonald Observatory Mt Livermore loop drive and lodge appeal. The article urges readers to visit both Davis Mountain attractions and Big Bend despite time limits. A striking shot of Indian Lodge patio with a mountain backdrop is credited to Gordon Lupton of San Antonio.
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International Parks Highway Association
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Mt. Livermore
Balmorhea State Park
Alpine
Big Bend
Attendance Improves in Alpine Public Schools
Alpine public schools report better attendance last week with high school daily absences averaging 11 and 95 percent present. Alpine Central shows 11 daily absences and 97 percent attendance, Alpine Centennial 27 absences and 94 percent in school. Overall daily attendance averages 95 percent despite 49 total absences.
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Mohair Producers May Receive Incentive Payments This Year
The A and M Extension Service says incentive payments may be issued for mohair produced in 1958 through March 1959. Payments depend on market prices. applications are due by April 30, 1959. Growers should keep sales slips to determine payments and aim for better marketing to maximize both sale price and potential incentive.
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Alpine Central 8th Graders Host Kid Day Picnic
Alpine Central 8th graders staged their annual Kid Day Monday afternoon and wrapped with a picnic at the roadside park west of town after school.
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