10 Nov 1960
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1960
Page
1
Record by Charles M. Hunter describes what appears to be the largest mule deer hunt in the Trans Pecos area of Texas, running December 1 through December 8. Biologists report abundant game in excellent condition as hunting grows into a major local business.
The Big Bend Sportsman s Club will sponsor the black tail deer hunting contest with a $1 registration for a chance at a high powered Winchester rifle or shotgun. Winners are based on Boone and Crockett measurements. A drawing prize offers a .22 rifle, and daily prizes go to the largest deer weighed at the Alpine station. Stand-by Civil Air Patrol support is available for search and rescue. Contacts can be made via Holland House Hotel Alpine or the Alpine Chamber of Commerce.
First Lt. James B. Hampton, Marathon High School graduate and Sul Ross alumnus, earned the Flying Well Done Award for repairing a nose gear and landing without brakes. He also saved a plane amid metal fatigue issues and logged his 2000th flying hour as the first C 130 to reach the mark while serving in Evreux, France.
Results from Jeff Davis County show Kennedy with 195 votes to Nixon 162 in presidential race. Price Daniel leads governor race 340 to 2 and Lyndon Johnson tops Senate 246 to Tower 134. local representative Rutherford leads 285 to Chapman's 4 and Wyvell 64. Amendments pass with No 1 85 81 No 2 104 No 3 90 82 No 4 122 54. By 8 pm all boxes reported as residents followed national result.
The Bend Players stage Sabrina Fair this Monday and Tuesday at Alpine Community Center directed by Dr Kathrine Boyd. Sul Ross stars Henry Werner as David and George Brown as Sabrina Fairchilds father chauffeur. cast includes Bob Halpern Larabee Pris cilla Lowis Margaret Paul Forchheimer as the French suitor. Alpine High School students join the party scene including Jackie Rawls Earlene Anderau Jan Brigg Tom Burdett Zeke Rivera Arrett Briggs with Jimmy vate Ways and Means Committee head assisted by Mrs Warren French directing ticket sales.
Four Alpine residents and one from Big Bend National Park are among sixteen Sul Ross State College students named to Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges. Recipients include Buck Burdett a junior math major, Georgia Lee Morgan a senior physical education major, Andrew Owens Jr. a senior English major, Anita Myers and Margot Schmidt both juniors, plus eleven additional Sul Ross students from various towns and majors.
Mrs Donald Barnhouse announced funeral services for the renowned preacher Dr Donald Barnhouse held last night at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia after his death from a brain tumor the prior Sunday noon He had spoken at Alpine in 1957 1958 and 1959 and appeared on Religious Emphasis Week at Sul Ross later hosted by Mr and Mrs Miles Pierce during services at First Baptist Church here.
TV auction set for Monday at 10 am will offer Big Bend TV appliances fixtures and cable line to the highest bidder. Van Reece Associates conducts the sale for Jimmy Logan who resides in Arizona with inspection hours 2 to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday at 103 West Holland Ave Big Bend TV store.
Friday, November 11, Veterans Day, national aid drive for disabled veterans and families through American Legion and Auxiliary Poppy Fund. Poppies distributed on Alpine streets by Auxiliary volunteers support veteran rehabilitation, employ veterans in poppy production, and fund child welfare and family services.
The Alpine School Board approved leasing a new school bus via the State Board of Control and hiring an architect for rewiring and relighting the high school. They authorized an insurance payment of 2627.90 for all school and athletic coverage, 720 for high school football, approved 700 to Kenneth Otto for auditing 1959 60 books, tabled termite control bid pending gym floor study, sent Superintendent Cain to the Mid Winter Conference in Austin January 546 1961, approved pay raises for Coach Faitt Wilmoth, and sanctioned a bonfire for tonight’s pep rally with safety precautions.
Joe Lane's two year old Hereford bull 2 Onward Tom 7th died of bloat at Ranger Canyon Ranch Tuesday morning shortly before veterinarian Paul Weyarts arrived. Lane bought the animal at the Antonio Stock Show last February after selecting it as a calf. The bull had sired about 15 heifers and traced its sire to C onward Tom and the dam to a daughter of TR Zato Heir 88, the Strauss Medina bull.
In Brewster County precincts Nixon and Lodge won a narrow presidential majority while Kennedy Johnson trailed. Rutherford led the Senate race with 1194 votes to 153 for Ford Chapman and 174 for Wyvell. All four constitutional amendments passed easily. precinct results varied across Alpine Marathon Terlingua and Big Bend areas with Knox tied and absentees noted.
Norma Uranga to be crowned queen at Al vine High School coronation Saturday night in the gym at 8 15 p m Consort will be Frank Busta mante Paul Wilmoth to mc program includes Dan Shockey Rochell Robin Sohl Gay Meriwether armen Natera and many others Freshman to senior courtiers and campus favorites listed with many names and pairings Continued on page 5
In a rain soaked Jackson Field the Sul Ross Lobos rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Sam Houston Bearcats 9 0 Homecoming victory. Quarterback Jesse Hatfield led Sul Ross with 72 rushing yards on 20 carries while Albert Thompson of Sam Houston gained 50 yards on 12 attempts. A late fourth quarter plunge by Jack Geron sealed the win as Hatfield and Wernel Anderson connected earlier on a long gain and a series of drives.
Alpine Buckshorthorn grid clash closes season on High School Field. Bucks seek comeback after a 6-8 win over McCamey while Shorthorns chase staying out of 4AA cellar. Veterans Day program and nearby Marfa game ceremonies shape a nostalgic, community wide rivalry finale.
Alpine Pub. School and Marfa Schools approve a special Friday timetable to allow students and teachers to attend the Marfa Alpine football game at 2 30 p m. Alpine classes start 9 15 am with a 11 55 recess and resume 12 30 pm ending 1 30 pm. Marfa schools open 7 30 am and close 12 30 pm. Local firms will close likewise.
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