30 May 1963
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
1
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce tourist committee endorsed a travel promotion program last week during the 43rd annual convention at Wichita Falls to encourage travel to West Texas.
Alpine residents discuss a proposed private gas option for Alpine Marfa and Fort Davis. The Avalanche editor's comment urges self reliance amid the debate. Gene Hendryx reports on potential June legislative actions and recent bills. Anne Moss shares hometown news and graduation updates. Helen Uranga returns after surgery and tourism leaders outline West Texas travel promotion plans including a possible Guadelupe Mountains National Park discuss.
William Rward Stephenson 76 a resident of Alpine for 27 years died at home on May 22. Services were held at Elm Grove Cemetery with burial by Geeslin Funeral Home. A retired geologist born November 1 1886 in Arkansas he moved from Junction in 1936. Survived by his wife Maud Willis two daughters Melba Allen and Mae Mundy a son W Stephenson and a grandson Kitenen.
A contract for 1.62 miles of Loop Road on State Highway 223 in Alpine was awarded to Hugh McMillan Inc of El Paso after the low bid of 65 664. Work from U. S. 90 to SH 118 includes grading structures base and wing and is set to take 75 working days with H L Sumatt Alpine resident engineer overseeing construction.
The National Park Service awarded a $158 372 58 contract for water and sewer extensions in Big Bend National Park. The project includes a sewage lagoon at the Chisos Mountains lower basin and water sewer upgrades with a trailer court at Rio Grande Village.
The Pony League opens Monday June 3 with games at 6 30 pm and 8 10 pm Yankees vs Eagles Braves vs Tigers on opening day. Subsequent matchups include Braves Yankees Tigers Eagles and more through July 12 featuring full bracket style play.
City Council Tuesday postponed a decision on forming a non profit corporation to run a natural gas system serving Alpine Marfa and Fort Davis due to the absence of Councilman T A Beard. W A Pendleton of Dallas proposes a regional non profit entity to bring gas from the Hershey field northeast of Alpine with each town appointing two directors.
Safeway awarded a 75 by 110 foot addition in Alpine to Midwest Lumber Co. for about 75 000 with 25 000 to 75 000 for fixtures. The project adds 100 feet of frozen food cases, a self service meat department, refrigerated air conditioning, and extra parking on 3rd Street. Completion expected in September.
The Alpine Chamber of Commerce has known for months about phosphate discoveries in lower Brewster County. Efforts to confirm commercial ore, led by several chamber committees, are under way. P Leonetti of Houston plans to visit Alpine to discuss possible plans for a Brewster County mine west of Big Bend National Park and north of Lajitas.
Keonamd M. Hess prominent rancher and Alpine Bank director dies after heart attack. Funeral at 9 a m Friday May 31 at Angelus Funeral Home San Antonio with interment La Fernando Cemetery. Survived by widow Mary three daughters Ruth Marie Claire Mary Margaret three sons John Paul Mark and sister Mrs Joe Courand.
Alpine offices including the Post Office First National Bank and the Public School Administrative Office and Tax Office will be closed today May 30 for Memorial Day. American Legion Auxiliary urges flag display and half mast until noon then full staff for remainder of day. Miss Dita Cook of Houston SMU guest of Miss Carol Vogt noted as grand niece of Tate Hally Bryan Perry former Alpine resident.
Public hearings to gather information on proposed hunting fishing and trapping regulations in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties are scheduled for next month. The first meeting is 8 p m Tuesday June 4 at the Brewster County Courthouse Alpine. The second is 10 a m Wednesday June 5 at the Jeff Davis County Courthouse Fort Davis. All interested urged to attend.
Officers for the 1963 64 senior class at Alpine High School include Barbara Clark president David Forchheimer vice president Donna Mueller secretary Phyllis Avant treasurer Kenny Nester and Alfredo Leyva sergeants at arms. Donna and Phyllis were re elected.
Registration for the elementary summer enrichment program will be held at 9 a.m. Monday June 3 in the high school study hall. Classes offered include 3 4 5 math, 6 7 8 science, spelling plain writing, and 6 7 8 grade English and 6 7 8 math.
The Avalanche provides ongoing coverage of Big Bend area events and developments. Stay informed on local government, community events, and regional issues across the region.
An anticipated large enrollment for Sul Ross State College will begin the summer term on Monday June 3 with staggered registration by alphabetical groups. Classes start June 4 and run to July 12 for the first semester, with a second term from July 15 to August 23. Activities include workshops in multiple fields, the 15th Annual Reading Conference July 28 to August 1, and a Band Camp August 26 to 31, plus extracurriculars such as square dancing and trips around Alpine and the Big Bend. Regular recreational facilities are available.
Local Board No 14 has a call for induction of one man in June and five men for physical examinations in June. On May 6 two men from Board No 14 reported for induction Lionel White Ramo Alpine reported to the board in El Paso Juat Saliz Reyna and Mrs Homer Jefferson and two children Drew and Elanor Rita Lovington New Mexico visited Mrs Sublett daughter of Mrs Sublett over the weekend
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