Delights at Anderson Ranch and Election Note
A Texas correspondent recalls a peaceful visit to the J A Andersons at their Ash Creek ranch near Alpine, praising the scenery and hospitality. The piece ends with reminders to vote next week and to support Amendment No 3, plus a brief note on relatives visiting from Carlsbad and Artesia New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Andersons
Alpine
Anderson
Terlingua
Anderson Ranch
Texas
Cal
Box Canyon
Ash Creek
Andersons
Amendments to Be Voted on Next Tuesday in County Election
Ballots for the November 5 general election were delivered to the county clock with preparations complete for next Tuesday's voting. The field includes four columns on the ballot Democrats Republicans Independent and blank with three constitutional amendments on the ballot. Amendment No 1 funds for building at John Tarleton Agricultural College, No 2 covers retirement disability and death pay for state workers, No 3 directs motor fuel and registration revenue to highway use with one fourth of gasoline tax staying for the school fund. A second election on November 7 will create a $25 million Veterans Land Fund for Texas veterans of World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Anree
John Tarleton Ag
Texas Chambers of Commerce
Watt
Alpine
South Alpine
Old Catholic
South Fifth Treet
Terlingua
Marathon School
J.W. Frazer
Veterans’ Land Fund
Texas
Lobos Blank Greyhounds 32 to 0 in Saturday Clash
Sul Ross Lobos blanked Eastern New Mexico State College Greyhounds 32 0 last Saturday night. Lewis blocked a Greyhound pass for a Lobos touchdown, Barrow added a score, and J C Lewis struck twice more. Band show entertained 2500 fans as Lobos defense pressured Greyhounds throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Webb
Sul Ross Lobos
Greyhounds
Eastern New Mexico State College
Pierce
Perryman
Lobo c
Lewis
Tommy Barrow
Lobos
Lobos head to Kingsville for Texas A&I clash
Sul Ross Lobo squad leaves with coaches Pierce and Perryman to meet Texas A&I Javelinas in Kingsville tomorrow night as part of A and T Homecoming. Six first-stringers return from last week’s 40 0 loss to Corpus Christi NAS Comets, while Pig Holman is sidelined with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobo
Pierce
Perryman
Kingsville
Texas A. & I
Hogs
A&i
Sal Reas
Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets
Lobos
Lobo
C. L
Pig) Holman
NMMI
Dom Adams Visit to Corpus Christi Parent
Mr and Mrs Dom Adams visit Mrs T B Templeton in Corpus Christi this week as they spend time with her mother during a family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Adams
T. B. Templeton
Corpus Christi
Judge O W Williams 93 dies in Fort Stockton
Fort Stockton resident and Pecos County official Judge O W Williams died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. A Kentucky native, he rose as a surveyor lawyer and Trans-Pecos authority. He served Pecos County judge from 1686 to 1888 and 1892 to 1900 and authored Trans-Pecos sketches. Survivors include daughter Kathryn Walker and sister Sue Williams of Alpine. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Fort Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Williams
Fort Stockton
Kentucky
West Texas
Pecos County
Trans-Pecos
Kathryn Walker
Sue Williams
Alpine
Fort
Stockton
Hospital Notes From Alpine and Local Names
Ruth Stewart receives treatment for a dislocated shoulder at the hospital. Mrs David Chatfin in Alpine treated. Jesus Ruiz receiving care. Mrs Leon Hinckley listed with Claudia Black undergoing a major operation last Thursday. Mrs Daisey Mae Adams treated in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stewart
Marathon
David Chatfin
Alpine
Jesus Ruiz
Leon Hinckley
Claudia Black
Daisey Mae Adams
Amendment No. 3 urged in Brewster county vote
The Ava nche urges Brewster county voters to support Amendment No. 3 on the November general election ballot. It directs net revenues from motor fuels, lubricants, and vehicle fees to road use with one fourth of gasoline taxes directed to schools. Endorsed by Gov. Stevenson and state officials, it promises more farm to market roads and higher rural property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Beauford Jester
L. A. Woods
Highway Department
Brewster County
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Avanche
Antelopes Highlight Ranchers Townspeople Meeting At Alpine
Fort Davis October report notes antelopes seen as asset to ranchers and townspeople by A V Gunn and Frank Etheridge with the state game department. Campaign for USO funds launches in Alpine. issues include highway lights and litter control. local committee named for November 11 gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Game Department
Fort Davis
Frank Etheridge
Alpine
Mile High Club
State Game Department
Etheridge
Committee to Solicit Girl Scout Funds in Alpine
A finance drive to raise funds for local Girl Scout work in Alpine is organized by Marvin C. Kay as general chairman. About 50 workers will gather at the Holland hotel for a kickoff breakfast tomorrow to canvass the town with chamber approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Marvin C. Kay
Holland Hotel
Chamber of Commerce
R. Mt Hawking
Winifred Slight
L. A. Teplicek
Bob Dod
C. F. Cox Jr
Alpine Falls To Marfa Shorthorns 45 To 6 In Big Crowd
Alpine High School lost decisively to Marfa High School Shorthorns 45 to 6 at Marfa last Friday night before a large crowd. Alpine led briefly with a first half score on a Bell to Riggle pass, but Marfa dominated with 16 first downs to Alpine's 8 and 435 total yards vs 260. Shorthorn coach Hunter kept starters in until the final seconds while Alpine prepared for a rematch at Pa hens against the Wildcats with Wyatt the only injury loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aalves
Kermit High School
Alpine
Dr. Hawkins
J. C. Lewis
Lobos
Greyhound
R. L. Ahrens
Alpine High School
Husky Marfa High School
Marfa
Bucks
Shorthorns
Shorthorn
Hunter
Pa Hens
Wildcats
Buck
Wyatt
Slucher Enlists in Army Training at Fort Eustis
Mr and Mrs Arthur G Slucher announce their son has enlisted in the army Det 2 and is undergoing transportation department training at Fort Eustis Virginia. The Latin American Community Center board meeting slated for today is cancelled with date rescheduled to be advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Slucher
Army
Det. 2
Fort Eustis
Latin-American Community Center Board
Gillett Elected Presiding Head of Sul Ross Booster Club
J W Gillett was elected president of the Sul Ross Booster club at the annual meeting at Sul Ross College Monday night succeeding J C Epperson who served since the club formed four years ago L Kokernot Jr was re elected vice president and Frank McCollum and Shirley Scales were re elected to the board New directors named were Ray LaBett and Horace Oliver Sr The four will serve three years J L Kerby secretary and G B Crawford treasurer were retained in those posts The treasurer reported 5622 paid in during the past year 1605 spent leaving 4016 on hand with unpaid pledges to be collected A fund drive will start to raise about 13000 for the year starting Nov 1 aiming to cover needs beyond the 4000 on hand from last year Sul Ross president Dick Hawkins said football games have about broken even this season with some games showing a profit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillett
Sul Ross
Sul Ross College
J. C. Epperson
Hr. L. Kokernot Jr
Frank McCollum
Shirley Scales
Ray LaBett
Horace Oliver Sr
J. L. Kerby
G. B. Crawford
Treasury
Dick Hawkns
Ome
Visitors Plan Sightseeing Tour of Area Before Departure
Approximately 300 persons booked the Highway 67 booster trip to Chihuahua City this weekend with about 125 staying in Alpine and Marfa. J Pate of the Alpine chamber of commerce said groups from San Angelo, Alpine, Marfa, Fort Stockton, Stephenville, Cleburne, Dallas and other towns will join. The trip promotes completing U S 67 from Presidio to Chihuahua City, with a special train leaving Saturday morning and return planned for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua City
J. Pate
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Committee
San Angelo
Pate
Alpine
Marta
Fort Stockton
Stephenville
Cleburne
Dallas
Marfa
Fort Davis
Highland Country
Border
Chihuahua
Presidio
Ojinaga
Rio Grande
Texas
Texarkana
Here
Grid Scores From Texas Colleges and Towns Share Weekend Results
Sul Ross 32, E N M Marta 45. Alpine 6. Fort Stockton 26, Sanderson 0. Iraan 34, Reagan Co 6. Crane 43, Grandfalls 0. Kilgore JC 16, Hardin JC 1. W Tex State 21, NMLAMM 16. Fabens 19, Cloudcroft NM 0. ACC 27, McMurry 0. San Angelo JC 27, Hillsboro JC 0. Corpus Christi Navy Comets 20, Texas A&I 0. State 0. Jean Marathon 26, Balmorhea 6. Fort Davis 48, Sierra Blanc Van Horn 31. Buena Vista 6. Toyah 25, Pyote 0. Denotes Sul Ross or Alpine opponents.
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Sul Ross
E. N. Mos
Marta
Alpine
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
Iraan
Reagan Co. High
Crane
Grandfalls
Kilgore JC
Hardin JC
W. Tex
Nmlamm
Cloudcroft
N. M
McMurry
San Angelo
Hillsboro
Corpus Christi Navy Comets
Texas A&i
State
Legion District Convention Set for Monahans in November
The 16th district American Legion convention will be held in Monahans on November 9 and 10, per a notice from district commander B A Nunley of Odessa. Local members were advised to attend. Also, Hay Dudley, Chas Livingston, and J W Frazer visited El Paso for the Shriners convention, while a home contest loss was noted for the club supporting Sul Ross athletic programs with about 220 contributing members last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I6th District
American Legion
Monahans
Legion
B. A. Nunley
Odessa
Hay Dudley
Chas, Livingston
J. W. Frazer
el Paso
Sul Ross
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Mr. den Hocker
Mas-Mp
D. L. Cross
B. 8. Cross
A. F. Robinson
Carlsbad
Artesia
A. F. Robinson Jr
Baby
New Mexico
Freddie J Moore
Hayter
Cates Brothers
Hahn
D. Cates
Tex. A&i
USO
A. V. (Sport) Gunn
Mr. Neuman
Gore Ors
J H. Clark
Ray Norman
West Texas Utilities Co
A. V. Chapin
Activiti
Roy Evans
Jim Espy
Kenneth C. Jackson
A. E. Jackson
Ar Iimy
Japan
Fabens
THE
Bell
Riggle
Isitors
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