SUL ROSS PLANS MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES AND COMMENCEMENT
Sul Ross drills Memorial Day events and announces commencement programs for May 30. Ten seniors will receive degrees during the night ceremony while 32 other students pursue teaching certificates. Rev. D. J. Murray will preach the sermon. Hi S. IF editor of the El Paso Times will deliver the commencement address. Alpine students among the degree candidates are Roy May Marcella Pennington Vida Mae Coulson and Darrell York. Others come from Sonora and across Alpine. Local civic groups and veterans associations coordinate decorations and ceremonies, with a firing squad bugler and non commissioned officers planned.
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D. J. Murray
First Presbyterian Church
el Paso Times
Roy May
Marcella Pennington
Vida Mae Coulson
Darrell York
Mary Fortner
Audrey Sorge
Mary Cornelison
Loyie Ann Hicks
Chester Lecroy
Denides
Gertrude B. Davis
Sonora Ann Ellis
Neta Cox Davis
Alpine
American Legion
Plans for Paisano recreation program outlined
Rev Buren Sparks announces plans for an added recreation program at Paisano grounds. A meeting with the recreation committee at Paisano tomorrow will select sites for a baseball diamond golf links and tennis court. Outdoor activities for youth and adults will be planned, with total costs expected in the thousands of dollars as improvements are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buren Sparks
Sam
T. C. Gardner
Feary of
Texas
Patersano Grounds
Ldt
Alpine Schools Programs Highlight Graduation Week Events
Large audiences heard the program Monday and Tuesday night at the junior high auditorium presented by pupils of the central ward and the junior high as part of commencement week. Drills songs readings dances and other entertainments were on the programs with eleven items noted for pride giving a concise summary of the events.
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Pide
Afta
Remodeling on College Apartments Builds New Roof
Extensive remodeling at the College apartments continues this week with a Paso roofing company starting Monday. A complete new roof has been installed, doors rehung, and damaged units refinished. Costs are projected to exceed $1,000. Plans include a new parlor for the girls by September for next term.
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Tha1
Paso
Sul Ross seniors to be guests at C P lunch Monday
Sul Ross college senior class members and sponsor Miss Elizabeth Keefer will attend the chamber of commerce luncheon Monday at the Holland Hotel at 12 30. Chamber ladies handle the program with several seniors named from Alpine Junction Fort Davis Reagan Midland and Bonah.
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Sul Ross College
Sponor
Elizabeth Keefer
Chamber of Commerce
Holland Hotel
Mary Fortner
Marta
Roy May
Alpine
Marcella Pennington
Audrey Sorge
Vida Mae Coulson
Fort
Davis
Mary Cornelison
Rea
Gan
Louse Ann Hicks
Midland
Chester LeCroy
Bonha
Wetatg
Clint
Darrel Yor
Opposition to Fort D. A. Russell well removal at Marfa
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce led by Clay Holland vows vigorous opposition to the government plan to abandon Fort D. A. Russell at Marfa. A water well near the city reservoir shows a current depth around 300 feet with potential flow uncertain until pumping begins. The group plans further testing over new strata to find additional water veins within the next 200 feet. This information will guide future water management and reassure the public on supply stability.
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Fort D. A. Russell
Marfa
Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Clay Holland
J.D. Jackson
Chamber of Commerce
Army
City
Alpine Triumphs Over Sanderson 18 to 4 in Slow Pitch
Alpine All-Stern overwhelmed Sanderson 18 to 4 as Booker Connally struck out 12 in seven innings. Rosette and Marcus Connally led locals with key hits and runs driven in. Sanderson to Alpine rematch set for Sunday afternoon.
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Alpine All-Stern
Sanderson
Booker Connally
Tle
Stephens
Jessie Rosette
Ladies Day at C C Monday Brewster County Chamber
Alpine ladies will plan and run the Monday luncheon of the Brewster County Chamber of Commerce. The program will be organized by the ladies and a special invitation to all women in the city has been issued.
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Brewster County Chamber of Commerce
Alpine Scout Troops Sweep Marfa Field Meet Wins
Alpine Scout Troops dominated the Marfa field meet, winning first in all events except archery. Troop 41 led by Charlie Wade earned 27 points with three firsts and a second, while Troop 18 of Clinton Ezell collected 19 points with two firsts and a second. About 26 boys attended, with six divisions of scoutcraft and merit badge eligibility for winners. Marvin Turney led all troops with two firsts and high points, tied for first in first aid with Ira Bowles.
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Marfa
Charlie Wade
Clinton Ezell
O Marfa
Nice
Marvin Turney
Ira Bowles
Ira Bowles, of Troop 48
Sherman Newsom
Gene Boster
Secor
Burwell i
Boudreaux
Bowles
Leland Dizon
Troop 8
Commissioners Meet Last Week
County officials held routine sessions to set the schedule and review valuations. The board discussed equalization measures and potential adjustments, noting past practice and the need for timely action by year’s end.
Marfa Minister Dies After Car Crash Between Pecos and Bal
Rev. Joseph Keevil pastor of the Christian church at Marfa was fatally injured when his car blew a tire and wrecked between Pecos and Bal Saturday. Returning from a state convention in Wichita Falls he died Monday night in a Pecos hospital. Keevil, well known in Alpine and the Big Bend, had led the Marfa church for two years and is survived by his wife two sons in Marfa a son in Cincinnati Ohio and a daughter in Reading Ohio. The body was sent to Cincinnati for burial.
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Joseph Keevil
Christian Church
Marfa
Pecos
Balfast
Keevil
J. ©. Nelson
Maria
Wichita’ Falls
Chao
Randolph College
Alpine
Big Bend
J Cinztl
Ohio
Tax Protest Hearings Set for Monday and Tuesday
City taxpayers notified of protests to be heard by a board panel. Three men composing the group will convene Monday and Tuesday to review renditions, hear objections, and act as they deem fit.
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Ces
Board of
4 Zation
Offier S Band Program Installed At PTA Meet
Installation of officers for the next year and committee reports dominated the last PTA meeting held Monday. Highlights include $1171 taken, 151 members sued, and the health committee's disease prevention work. Prizes awarded to five students from Mrs. Thomson's class for postural improvements and the biggest parental representation in the PTA. The Alpine concert series announces its third weekly program next Thursday night conducted by Talo Benedetti.
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PTA
Pt.a
Talo Benedetti
Barnhouse
Rosalind” Arnhouse
Bagley
Revival to Begin Sunday in Alpine Church
A week long revival starts Sunday night at Prat Christian Church in Alpine with Rev. Gus Ramage of Pecos preaching at all services except the first. Rev. L.W. records the story of the Bible and ends with Revelation. Marfa, Fort Stockton, and other towns plan cooperation. Evening sermons daily with morning services during the week, special music, and cross-church participation expected.
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Prat
Marfa
Ret
Fort Stockton
Ramage
Alpine golf tournament set with near fifty entrants
The sixth annual Alpine golf tournament opens June 5 with nearly fifty entrants already registered. Del Rio and Alpine area players, along with 200 mile radius participants, are expected. First prize is a gold trophy and a low medalist prize. Walton supper to follow on June 6, with a nominal charge for meals.
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Alpine
EL Paso
del Rio
Twelfth Night a Big Success at College Auditorium
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in authentic sixteenth century costumes drew a large Alpine crowd at the college auditorium. Sul Ross students from the Mask and Slipper club staged the comedy to wide praise, with Paul Byrd Eldon McGonagill George Skevington and Malvollo among the cast. A repeat performance for summer school students and Alpine residents is planned on Tune 8.
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College Auditorum
Sul Ross
Alpine Boys
Paul Byrd 4S
George Skevington Ax Malvollo
Eldon McGonagill
Pele
Sum School
Tune
Alpine
Twenty five HIgh School diplomas awarded at Alpine ceremony
Twenty five seniors received diplomas at Alpine senior high with Judge HL Marfa delivering the principal address. Valedictorian honors went to Anna Dee Phelps and Bula, with Lloyd Moss named top boy and recipient of the annual scholarship. Readings noted many graduates from Alpine and new entrants from Eldorado Fabens Fort Stockton Haskell and others.
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HL AL Marfa
Murincipal
Bula
Anna
Dee Phelps
Lloyd Moss
Miss Phelps
Aleine
Thee
Alpine
Attedents
Margaret Tisdale
Eldorado
Sammie Cresap
Fabens
Maria Rodrigues
Fort Stockton
Jim Ferguson
Haskell
Ernestine Behrens
Janie Blew
Margaret Burling
Rule Brown
Evelyn Hudman
Eilene
Beth Hale
Marguerite Matthews
Anna Dee Phelps
Alma Tesk
Lois Wheat
Kendrick Behrens
Ronard Davidson
Clarence Mord
Lov
Marshall
Sparta
Vearl Ruth Anderson
Paul Stack
Lote O'tien
Chro Mas Martia le Bridges
John Weyerta
Brown
Wan
Jamees
All Wheat
Will
Clarence Nord
Fohrens
Anna de Phelps
Henry J. Pitcher
Rents Dent
Wehoo Board
Prewat Ka Wien
Sparks
Cafeteria Floor Nears Completion at Sul Ross College
Work on the dining room terrazzo floor for the college cafeteria in the basement of the new library building is nearly finished. The Vin cent Marble Co of San Antonio is handling the 5000 square foot area with durable marble. Completion is expected in the first or second week of next month.
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Terraza Noor
College Afeteria
Vincent Marble Company of
San Antonio
Sul Ross
West Texas
Twenty-One Lobos Awarded Stripes Across Sul Ross Sports
The twenty one Lobos received stripes for athletic work at Sul Ross last season. Most shifted to grid play, five earned letters in basketball, and three Connally brothers from Arkansas stood out as multi sport captains. Notable awardees include Marcus, Booker Artie Connally, Blanton McLean, Kenneth Starnes, Marcus Hale, Imme Terrill, Tiny Willama, Robinson, Curtis Bozarth, Butler Jackson, Middleton, Vicky Young, George Doherty, Marion Cooper, Ivan Newton, Edward Reese, Griffin Lattimore, Roy May, Leelie Acker, and James Bard, who earned all stripes except Bard who claimed four.
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Sul Ross
Ree Connally
Arkansas
The
Scarlet
Kray Warriors
Marcus
Booker Artie Connally
Blanton McLean
Kenneth Starnes
Marcus Hale
Imme ‘Terrill
Tiny Willama
Sen Robinson
Curtis Bozarth
Butler Jackson
Middleton
Vicky Young
George Doherty
Marion Cooper
Ivan Newton
Edward Reese
Griffin Lattimore
Roy May
Leelie Acker
James Bard
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First Cavalry OF
Rae Tra Tare
Sivon Oy Reson
W. Morelock
John Fortner
Paisano
MARFA_ POST
Tchers
C. C
Tis County Commoners Court
Tay
Nasone
Gus Ramage
Pris Ned
Jimmie Keeter
Pietrich
Gra
T.M. Ward
Portland
Maine
Jeremiah Sullivan
George Hearns
Boston
Jim Bardin
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