Amblin Around Alpine And The Big Bend And Davis Mountains
Alpine community notes celebrate church ads sponsored by local businesses, list district convention honorees, and praise golf course improvements. It also highlights scenic routes on the Treasure Trail, car shows from multiple dealers, and mentions a string of residents with the initial W in their names while hinting at continued coverage.
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Amblin
Alpine
Big Bend and
Davis Mountains
Sul Ross Prepares For Home clash With Stephen F. Austin
Sul Ross Lobos host Stephen F. Austin at Alpine Saturday night after a rough season start. The Lobos sit 2–4 overall 0–3 in the conference while the Lumberjacks stand 4–2 1–2 in league play. Ray McGregor out with injury. Jerry Sessoms shines with 107 yards in last Texas Lutheran win.
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Doyle Stout Lace
Weens
Lobos
Stephen F. Austin
Sul Ross
Texas A&i
Sul Lobos
Ross
Alpine
Texas Lutheran Bulldogs
Texas
Lumberjacks
Southwest Texas
Lobo
Ray McGregor
McGregor
John Bailey
Jerry Sessoms
Texas Lutheran
Sessoms
Sul
New Observatory At Fort Davis Faces Obstacles
Fort Davis hosts Harvard College astronomers evaluating Cook Flat as the site for a powerful solar radio observatory. Key hurdles include potential interference from a planned Air Force radar station near Valentine and nearby facilities at Hovey and Pyote. Tests found radio silence and minimal interference at Cook Flat, where land access and utilities meet Harvard’s requirements.
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Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Harvard College
Cambridge
Mass
Valentine
Marfa
Hovey
Pyote
Air Force
Harvard Wave
Sudy
Sacramento Peak
White Sands
New Mexico
Cook Flat
Robert S. Sproul
Melvor
Harvard
Alan Maxwell
Samuel Goldstein
Jege
Earnest Carlton
Martyn Krebs
McDonald Observatory
J.P. Spy
Fand
Astron
Dr. Maxwell
Big Bend Cleaners Opens in Alpine at 112 W Murphy
Raul Valdez and Tony Valdez open Big Bend Cleaners at 112 West Murphy in Alpine. Raul Valdez brings 16 years in cleaning, with work in Alpine Fort Stockton and Marfa. Tony Valdez recently discharged from the Navy, with dry cleaning service in the armed forces.
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Taul
Alpine Bucks face Monahans in District 6- AA clash
Alpine High School travels to Monahans for a district contest as the Bucks seek their first win after a 44-6 loss to Andrews. Alpine hosts Pecos on Nov 11 and Crane on Nov 18. Monahans holds one league win with three losses, while Seminole, Pecos, Crane and Kermit lead the district with 3-1 records.
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Curtis Kelley
Alpine High School
Bucks
Monahans
Pecos Eagles
Crane Golden Cranes
Alpine
Andrews
Mustangs
Seminole
Pecos
Kermit
Crane
Allen Turner
Buck
Digger Mustangs
Ground Water Geologist Bob Littleton Accepts State Post
Bob Littleton of the U S Geological Survey has accepted a position as ground water geologist for the State Board of Water Engineers. He will move with his family to Austin Monday. The Alpine area survey with Glenn Audsley continues, Audsley remaining in Alpine to oversee water level measurements and the Trans Pecos area study. The Littletons' Austin address is 2503 Albata St.
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Bob Littleton
State
R. T
U.S. Geological Survey
State Board of Water Engineers
Littleton
Glenn Audsley
Alpine
Brewster County
Austin
Bober
Pamela
Pine
USGS
Trans-Pecos
Fort Stockton
Valentine
Marfa
Pecos
Adar
Mr. Littleton
Littletons
Albata St
Plans Form Dedication Of Big Bend Park
Development Committee drafts dedication plans for Big Bend National Park set for Monday November 21. Officials including Secretary Douglas McKay and Gov. Shivers expected to attend. Rangers from other parks, a shuttle car service, traffic patrols and local volunteers will manage crowds. Donations to Newell Oil Co Alpine will cover expenses.
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Sation
Big Bend National Park
Frank Quinn
State Parks Board
Alpine
Douglas McKay
Govallan Shivers
Supt
George W. Miller
Davey Jones
Paul Forchheimer
Hugh White
E. Casner
Gene Hendry
National Parks
Marathon
Lower Basin
Upper Basin
John Newell
Newell Oil Co
M. M. Burke Dies Suddenly in Alpine
Marvin Meriwether Burke 56 died at his home on North Fifth Street early Wednesday. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. C W Newbill officiating. Burke was born December 5 1898 in Goliad and moved to Alpine at age 10. He served in World War I and married Gula Boudreaux July 20 1921. He worked at Alpine Merchantile and later ran a grocery, then auditor at the Holland Hotel Me and at Dupont in Washington and Texas. Interment was at Elm Grove cemetery under Livingston Funeral Home. pallbearers included Neville Haynes and Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Marvin Meriwether Burke
N. Fifth St
C. W. Newbill
The
Presbyterian Church
Carl Lawson
First Methodist
Mr. Burke
Goliad
Alpine
Gula Boudreaux
Brewster County
Alpine Merchantile Co
Corpus Christi Naval Base
Dupont Go
Hanford
Wash
Orange
Texas
Burke
Holland Hotel
M. S. Shelby Burke
Elm Grove Cemetery
Livingston Funeral Home
Pall
Neville Haynes
Ray
Manly Johnson Buys Big Bend Sentinel in Marfa
Manly E. Johnson and wife acquire the weekly Big Bend Sentinel from Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Cavanaugh. Johnson, a Dallas federal employee for about 11 years, previously worked in Minnesota journalism and graduated from the University of Minnesota. The family of five arrived in Marfa on Saturday. the Cavanaughs have no future plans yet.
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Big Bend
Marfa
Manly E. Johnson
M. B. Cavanaugh
Johnson
Dallas
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Cavanaugh
Formation Softens and Water Found Near Deep Drill
City officials report the formation has softened since last filing at 1768 feet and more water is encountered. The earlier formation was so hard that only 2 feet of hole was completed in two days.
American Legion District Meeting Set for Alpine Next Spring
Alpine hosts district convention with 300 to 500 expected attendees. Tetne commander announces Alpine chosen over El Paso by 104 to 69 votes at McCamey fall meeting. New officers to be elected at April gathering. attendees include Bill Dorris and Mrs Henry Bailey of Alpine.
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Alpine
David
American Legion
Tetne
Big Bend
McCamey
el Paso
Bill Dorris
Henry Bailey
Alpine Distric
Skinner
Bade Wheeler
Jim Eichholtz
BI Dorris
Sammie Snure
Elvie Williams
Lola B. Crow
Roy Stillwell
Wootton Accepts Baptist Church Call
Ralph T. Wootton, a Fort Bliss Army chaplain, has accepted the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Alpine. He and his wife Jo and their 8 year old son Ralph Jr. will reside in the parsonage at 4th Street and Avenue C. He is a Hardin Simmons and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate with past pastorates in Menard Cisco and Hamilton. He has served 30 months in the Army including time in Korea and will be discharged by November 15.
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NEW Baptist
Ralph T. Wootton
Alpine
Pic
Tured
Ralph’ Jr
Avalanche
Mayo Cleveland
U. S. Army
Fort Bliss
First Baptist Church
Mr. Wootton
Ralph, Jr
Hardin-Simmons University
Southwestern Baptist Theolo Sical Seminary
Menard
Cisco
Hamilton
Wootton
Korea
Orient
Holy Land
Near East
Alpine Schools Invite Public for National Education Week
The Alpine faculty and Alpine High teachers invite residents to observe National Education Week from November 12 to 16. Highlights include grades reading program at Alpine Central and Centennial Schools, arithmetic and spelling trailers, updated gym colors, film library and audio-visual aids, all high school academics, enrichment courses, physical education, and a pep rally on November 11.
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Alpine Public Schools
Alpine High Schools
Aline Central School
Al[bine Centennial School
Alpine Central Gymnasium
Peyton Cain Gymnasium
Alpine High Library
Alpine Centennial School
a_ high school
Alpine High
Poppy Day Set by American Legion on Veterans Day
American Legion Auxiliary announces Poppy Day on Saturday November 11 to honor fallen World War I and II veterans and Korean conflict veterans. Disabled veterans have spent months making crepe paper poppies and ask the public to wear them as a personal salute and expression of gratitude.
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American Legion Auxiliary
People of
America
Drilling Progress at 7532 Feet Detailing Rock Layers
Drilling activity notes McElroy at 7532 feet in dolomite and lime and Gulf Oil Co No 1 Combs bottomed at 1486 feet in lime and shale. An 8 percent hole is being reamed to 1214 feet with a new bit planned to straighten the hole. Reaming continues from 1316 to 1326 feet.
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McElroy
Gulf Oil Co
Cub Scout Jodie Holman Earns Praise for Quick Fire Spotting
Cub Scout Jodie Holman reported a burning stick on a house at 11th St and Ave B. Fire Chief J C Cooley Mayor Hugh White and Fire Marshal Gordon Barrow praised his quick thinking and presented a commendation from City officials.
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Jodie Holman
Jodie
J.D. Holman
J. B. Casner
11Th St
Ave. B
Casner
Fire Dept
Short Ord
Cub den No. 5
Forrest Walker
J. C. Cooley
Hugh White
Walker
Gordon Barrow
Chief Cooley
White
Cube
37 AHS Students Make Honor Roll
Alpine High School presents 37 students for first six weeks honors. Principal James Crawford notes freshmen and sophomores produced the smallest honor roll in nine years, with 6 of 66 freshmen and 4 of 46 sophomores earning honors.
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James Crawford
Peyton Cain
Alpine High School
Crawford
Lee Wayne Haynes
Linda Miller
Myra Cleveland
Gula Lee Morrow
Linda
Cain
Tickets For La Boheme On Sale Today At Sul Ross
Tickets for La Boheme go on sale today for a 3 p.m. Sunday performance in the Sul Ross College Auditorium. Tickets cost $2 and are sold by women’s clubs from eight West Texas towns. none will be sold at the door. President Dr. Bryan Wildenthal notes the college secured the production at a reduced guarantee due to a stopover night in Alpine en route from San Antonio to El Paso.
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Sul Ross College
West Texas
Bryan Wildenthal
Sul Ross
Houston
Antonio
el Paso
Alpine
San Antonio
Club rummage sale set for November 4 and 5
The Club will hold its rummage sale Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5 next to the Holland Hotel on West Holland Ave. Your rummage will be appreciated. Call any Pilot member for pickup.
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Holland Hotel
West Holland Ave
Frigid Weather Arrives Near Alpine Area
A weather change reached Alpine with reports of freezing conditions in low-lying areas on Thursday morning. At Sul Ross College the official temperature read 93 degrees.
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Alpine
Sul Ross College
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