Fort Davis Restoration Urged by Local and Soldier Readers
A Fort Davis preservation plea drawn from a Fort Worth Star-Telegram letter by S-Sgt J S Campbell calls for protecting Texas pioneer sites as the International Highway nears the Big Bend. The piece praises Texas heritage, laments crumbling adobe remains, and urges state or national action plus private support to save the fort and similar landmarks. Coach B C Graves, recently promoted in Panama, shares Navy training insights and hopes to return to Sul Ross with new football plays.
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J.S. Campbell
Pyote Army Air Field
Fort Worth
Texas
Big Bend
Austin
B. C. Graves
Panama
Navy
Sul Ross
Big Bend Bowl plans stir at Alpine on Dec 29
A local committee from Sul Ross Booster Club coordinates the first annual Big Bend Bowl featuring top graduating seniors from classes AA A and B to form two teams for a Dec 29 game at Lat Jackson Field. Barbecue and a gym dance follow, with pep squads drum majors and representative bands from multiple schools. Alpine Chamber of Commerce reports rising interest and calls for more facilities to support growing tourism and industry.
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Sul* Ross
Jack Perry
Jackson Field
Perryman
Sid
Fall Round-Up Advances in Fine Alpine Weather
Ranchmen push fall cattle round-up and shipping across Far West Texas as near perfect autumn weather continues. Week's temperatures ranged from 38 to 83 degrees with frost minimal and ranges improving daily, aiding roundup efforts and vegetation recovery.
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Texas
Bucks Win 26-0 Over Fabens Hi Bucks
Alpine High Bucks defeated Fabens Wildcats 26-0 at Jackson Field. Uranga scored twice in the second half after a 13-0 halftime lead, with Bell opening the scoring in the first quarter. Fabens showed long runs by Villalobos while Alpine's Uranga and Jobes added points. Officials and band features noted. next game against Cathedral of Paso at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10.
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M. A. Webb
Alpine High Bucks
Jackson Field
Fabens Wildcats
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Fabens
Alpine
Bucks
Billy Bell
Don Jobes
Glynn Uranga
Uranga
Villalobos
Ramirez
Jobes
Ponzio
Montes
R. Ramos
Clark
Ramos
Aken
Robinson
Maldonado
Zambrano
Parker
Cowell
Garner
Harfst
Wyatt
Caldwell
Teague
Bell
Rigal Ramirez
Pittman
Kay
Perryman
Pana
Weawa
John Carrico
Fae
Eli Brade
Cathedral High
Soo
Paso
Alpine Airmen Fly B24 From The Philippines Launching New Project
Alpine Airmen pilot a Liberator B-24 from Clark Field to Mather Field Sacramento marking Sunset Project. Capt Don E Taylor and Maj B L Sharp lead the flight with 6000 miles covered. Taylor, a decorated veteran, speaks of eagerness to reach home after four years away.
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Air Transport Command
Don E. Taylor
Alpine
Texas
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Sonora
Tex
William ©. Reinback Jr
Chicago
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12Th “Jungle” Air Force
California
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Air Force
Rabaul
New Britain
Maj
Sharp
Crusaders
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Sul Ross State College
FEAF
Auckland
New Zealand
City Commission Adopts Post War Building and Water Plans
Mayor L B Starns outlines a postwar program including a new city building housing fire station facilities, a community center, and an auditorium. The plan also prioritizes water supply development with a 150000 gallon reservoir, two additional wells, and water storage work, seeking federal aid.
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L. B. Starns
Chamber of Commerce
Situ Commission
Starns
South Hill
New Town
S. P
Airport
Alpine Creek
Lake area project eyed for recreation in Davis mountains
Alpine governors and Mile High club leaders push for a dam in the Davis mountains to create a public lake for fishing boating and recreation. J C Epperson F E Weyerts J M Alderson Frank Newsom Dr C E Eaton J K Miller and Dick Schwartz plan meetings and seek a Dec 1 progress report.
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Big Bend
J. C. Epperson
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Mile High Club
Fort Davis
Davis Mountains
West Texas
Fine Lake
Epperson
J.C. Epperson
F. E. Weyerts
J. M. Alderson
Frank Newssom
Alpine
C. E. Eaton
J. K. Miller
Dick Schwartz
Alpine CC
FL. McCallum
Lloyd Bloodworth
Hallowe'en Carnival at PTA a Big Success
A preliminary check yesterday shows the PTA Hallowe en carnival staged Wednesday night as a fine success. Gross proceeds from the affair totaled 1337.85 with strong attendance. A complete report will appear in next week's Avalanche.
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PTA Hallowe'en
Grose
Reorganize Big Bend Unit of Teachers Assn
The Big Bend tri county unit of the Texas State Teachers Assn will be reorganized at a meeting at the Sul Ross administration building next Monday evening at 8 30. M P Slover acting president announced this week urging all teachers of Jett Davis Presidio and Brewster counties to attend.
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Big Bend
Texas State Teachers Assn
Sul Ross
M. P. Slover
Jett Davis
Presidio
Brewster
License Examiner Posts New Schedule For Area
A new schedule for the license examiner, effective November 5, was announced. Alpine Mondays and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marta Tuesdays except first Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presidio first Tuesday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fort Davis first Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marathon third Wednesday? 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. McCamey second and fourth Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grand? first and fifth Thursdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rankin third Thursday 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fort Stockton Fridays except third Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teran? third Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buy victory bonds.
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Marta
Presidio
Fort Davis
Marathoothind
McCamey
Grane
Rankin
Fort Stockton
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