Camino del Rio dedication draws regional attention
Officials at Big Bend National Park expect hundreds of thousands to learn of Camino del Rio opening while 3000 invitations went out. The Avalanche notes invitations sent to the Southwest and quotes Frank H King Ralph W Ater Bill Collyns and Frank Davis. Also mentions credits to River Road photographers and Milton Friedrich travel influence and Allen Russell named sales manager of the Houston Colts.
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Camino del Rio
River Road
Southwest
Frank H. King
The
Houston Post
Bill Collyns
Midland Reporter-Telegram
Frank Davis
Reporter-Telegram
River Road Camino del Rio Dedication in West Texas
The Camino del Rio highway between Presidio and Big Bend National Park will be officially dedicated Saturday by Herb Perry, chair of the Texas Highway Commission. The road, funded by the state, is touted as the world's most spectacular. Budgets include a barbecue in Lajitas, a road log, and guided tours of historic and scenic Rio Grande points. A Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce delegation and Marfa Fort Davis residents will participate in ceremonies in Marfa with Dorsey B. Hardeman as master of ceremonies.
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Camino del Rio
Presidio
Big Bend National Park
Herb Perry
Texas Highway Commission
Texas State Highway Dept
Southwest
Highland Chamber of Commerce
Marfa
Fort Davis
Perry
Passario
Bedford
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Lajitas
Brewster County
River Road
Rio Grande
Fort Worth
J. H. Chowning
Bob Bledsoe
Alpine Lions Club funds Eyesight Drive with sale
The Alpine Lions Club held a candy sale last Saturday netting 371 dollars. Club President Herb Harlow announced the proceeds will support the Light Conservation Fund and praised the community for its strong response.
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Alpine Lions Club
Herb Harlow
Harlow
$350000 Loan Approved For Girls Dormitory
Plans for a $500000 dormitory and dining hall expansion at Sul Ross State College were announced by President Bryan Wildenthal. The Housing and Home Finance Agency approved a $350000 loan for the girls dormitory with bids to be opened in December and completion set for September 1, 1962.
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Sul Ross State College
Bryan Wildenthal
Washington
Ralph W. Yarborough
J. T. Rutherford
Housing & Home Finance
Board of Regents
Joneeng Aeekee
B. R. Cantrell, Architects, Inc
Ferguson Hall
Highway 90
Housing & Home Finance Agency
Fur Show Opens Today in Davis Mountains Area
Residents can view the Alexander Zelenka fur collection at Forchheimer's on Thursday and Friday Featuring capes stoles jackets the display includes natural mink and other furs George Brent Paris France renowned fur designer will attend both days advising on color and proportion for individual styling All are invited to attend the informal showing and seek guidance on fur fashion.
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Davis Mountains
Big Bend
Alexander Zelenka
Forchheimer's
George Brent
Paris
France
Bob Halpern
Brent
Note of Thanks From Alping High Seniors
The seniors thank donors who contributed prizes for the school carnival Tuesday evening at Alping High School.
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Alping High School
Lone Star Conference Race Heats Up After Weekend Games
Sam Houston Bearkats stay undefeated with a 9-7 win over Southwest Texas to reach four straight league victories. Lamar Tech and Stephen F. Austin remain contenders as Howard Payne drops, and East Texas State eyes a homecoming clash against Southwest Texas State.
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Bearkats
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Kats
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Huntsville
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Heals
J.B. Higgins
Cardinals
Texas A&l
Kingsville
Howard Payne
Yellow Jackets
Stephen F. Austin
Brownwood
East Texas State
Texas State
Commerce
Rummage Sale At Alpinemmunity Center This Friday
A rummage sale will take place at Alpinemmunity Center from 1 to 3 p m on Friday November 3. The event features large stocks of winter woolens and new women s dress shoes.
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Alpinemmunity Center
Norman Cash Day Is Set For November Barbecue
Fans honor Detroit slugger Norman Cash with a Nov 11 barbecue at Sul Ross State College Alpine organizers plan NAIA Hall of Fame plaque presentation. Cash, AL batting champion with .361, 41 homers and 193 hits, will receive the plaque. Proceeds aid a ranch horse purchase.
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Sul Ross State College
West Texas
Cash
Detroit Tiger
Charlie Gehringer
NAIA
Bryan Wildenthal
Ray van Cleef
al O. Duer
Tigers
Alpine
Eldorado
Texas
Alpine To Hold Civil Defense Classes This Month
Alpine schedules first Civil Defense sessions from November 6 to 9 with general meetings at 7 p m in the high school auditorium. Classes run 7 to 10 p m nightly and require attendance at all sessions for certification. North Brewster County instructor roster includes C E Wade Roscoe Morgan Edith Phillips David Forges Delbert Dyke Jack Perryman Mrs Elton Miles and Ray Van Cleef trained in Marfa by Jack McIntosh of the Texas Education Agency.
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Guy Woodruff
Central School
Brewster County
Woodruff
C. E. Wade
Roscoe Morgan
Edith Phillips
David Forges
Delbert Dyke
Jack Perryman
Elton Miles
Ray van Cleef
Marfa
Jack McIntosh
Texas Education Agency
Squad to Aid In Dedication
Brewster County Rescue Squad will assist with the Camino del Rio dedication on Saturday. They will help with traffic information and first aid. The squad has new equipment including a motor tires and other repairs funded by Brewster County Alpine and private donations.
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Brewster County Rescue Squad
Camino del Rio
Gordon Barrow
October Rain Totals Highlight Alpine Weather Rise
Alpine rainfall for October reached 1.71 inches, adding to a year total of 18.37 inches. The month saw moisture on five days from .05 to .88 inches, compared with 2.07 inches last October and 15.62 inches for all of 1960.
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Alpine
Ritter Wins in All City Tournament at Alpine Country Club
Dan Ritter captured the championship flight title at Alpine Country Club last week with Corkins as runner up and Vic Molinar taking the consolation. Other flight results list Teo Mancha Curtis Skipping and Billy Ward in first flight, and Alenzuela Nilo Minjarez Dr. Raymond Somird Harry Carpenter Tom Coats Lamar Kay in the second.
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Dan Ritter
Alpine Country Club
Ad Corkins
Vic Molinar
Teo Mancha
Curtis
Billy Ward
Alenzuela
Nilo Minjarez
Raymond Somird
Harry Carpenter
Tom Coats
Lamar Kay
Girl Scouts Seek Funds for Alpine Campaign
Alpine’s first fund drive in nearly two years begins Tuesday November 7. Campaign will support 157 registered Girl Scouts by funding leadership training and activities at Mitre Peak Scout Camp and the Girl Scout House. Frank Matthews finance chairman says volunteers meet at 9 am and will call supporters then return contributions by 5 pm.
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Alpine
Mitre Peak
Frank Matthews
Girl Scout House
Mrs. Hammons Visits Houston Daughter County Treasurer
Mrs. Alice Hammons of Houston arrived last week to visit her daughter Avora Owens who serves as County Treasurer.
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Alfred Stambaugh
Lee Smith
Oklahoma City
Okmulgee
Stambaugh
Smith
Phil Roberts
Alice Hammons
Houston
Avora Owens
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Ray Scott
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el Paso Times
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Austin
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Gene Russell
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Norm Cash
Forchheimer
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Otis Coggins
Ritter
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