Alpine community needs and booster worries dominate column
The writer discusses political attention on Truman reelection and booster fund strains in Alpine. They urge support for the Lobos, predict bowl chances, note coaching staff losses, and press for essential community projects including water, border patrol facilities, a chamber, school facilities, Sul Ross College, and expanded fire and sewer services, warning funds should not be diverted to lesser causes. Deer hunting season discomfort and local readership notes follow.
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Alpine
Border Patrol
Chamber of Commerce
Sul Ross College
Lobos Rally To Down Adams State 34 24
The undefeated Sul Ross Lobos overcome a late Adams State surge to win 34 24 in Alamosa. A third quarter scoring burst and a stubborn defense preserved the Lobos lead after a 33 12 edge. Stimack, Orr, and Erban sparked the Indians early but Sul Ross held on for the title chase win.
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Lobos
Adams State
Adams
Lobo
Rossonian
Indians
Stimack
Orr
Erban
Sul Ross
Scown
Laffoon
Christmas Seal Sale Opens 22nd in Brewster County
The 1948 Christmas Seal sale begins November 22 in Brewster County as part of a nationwide drive by 3000 National Tuberculosis Association affiliates. Local funds stay over 80 percent for county TB work including school screenings and a mass X ray for those over 15. Posters urge residents to protect homes from tuberculosis.
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Brewster County
National Tuberculosis Association
D. J. Pollock
United States
Pollock
America
Westminster Choir Concert Delights Marfa Lions at Sul Ross
Westminster Choir, under Dr John Finley Williamson, presented a varied program at Sul Ross Auditorium with Renaissance church works and English flavored pieces. The Marfa Lions Club sponsored the event drawing a tepid crowd of about 500 who heard refined ensemble singing and notable solo moments including a blues-inflected finale and a strong American work by Melius Christiansen.
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Westminister Choir
Sul Ross
Marfa Lions Club
Davis Mountaineers
John Finley Williamson
Williamson
Schultz
Germany
Byrd
Willan
America
Canada
Melius Christiansen
Delius
Nicolau
Montserrat
Court Upholds Building Law in Texas College Funds Case
The Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin ruled the sixty million dollar College Building amendment valid. It marks another setback for opponents who blocked funds for fourteen state supported colleges. An appeal to the Supreme Court is anticipated. Texas Tech supporters led the opposition though Tech benefits from the funds. The measure offers a long range building program independent of legislative appropriations and provides for levying funds.
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Texas
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Supreme Court
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Lobo Band Helps Lobos Clinch Conference Title
The Lobo band from Sul Ross College traveled with the football team to Alamosa Colorado to boost spirit as the Lobos secured their 11th straight win and a New Mexico conference title. Rossonians remain Texas's only unbeaten team. funds by fans fueled the trip after a decisive win over A&I Javelinas. Scotty Lemeilleur broadcast the game on the Cactus network, and crowd support accompanied the victory.
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Lobo
Pride of
Sul Ross College
Alamosa
Colo
Lobos
New Mexico
Rossonians
Texas
Colorado College
A&i
Scotty Lemeilleur
Cactus Network
Marfa Shorthorns win 20-7. advance to district finals
The Marfa Shorthorns defeated Alpine Bucks 20 to 7 at Jackson Field to clinch a District 6 B final berth. Borunda opened with a 40 yard run, Minjares added a short reception, and Ramon and Vasquez scored for the Shorthorns while Cade rested with an ankle injury.
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Marfa Shorthorns
Alpine Bucks
Jackson Field
Bucks
Shorthorns
Borunda
Minjares
Ramon
Andy Joe Keane
Vasquez
Cade
Little
Local Jaycees Attend State Meet in Abilene
Jim Francois president and Tom Stovell state director with Mrs Francois attended the Fall Board meeting of the Texas Junior Chamber in Abilene Nov 6 7 highlighted by a Keynote luncheon with Paul D Bagwell Michigan president of the United Junior Chamber and a general assembly talk by O B Ellis Texas Prison system manager. A resolution on voting method was approved and committee appointments were made to meet with Governor Jester next month. Cliff Cooper spoke on the War Memorial fund for a Tulsa national HQ as Bagwell's top project dedicated to WWII dead.
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Jim Francois
Tom Stovell
Jaycee
Francois
Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce
Abilene
Paul D. Bagwell
Michigan
United Junior Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly
O. B. Ellis
Texas
John Ben Shepperd
Gladewater
Mel Evans
Wichita Falls
Jester
Cliff Cooper
Alhambra
Calif
War Memorial Fund
Why El Paso water smells chlorine not tastes it
El Paso officials explain that drinking water has a chlorinous odor rather than taste. Free chlorine in water drops below one part per million, allowing odor from chlorine gas to be perceived as a taste, though health remains unaffected. Paper cups can add to the odor as chlorine reacts with cup substances.
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el Paso
E. J. Unbannauer
Alpine Sweetheart Miss Joan Brady Crowned at Game
Popular high school senior Miss Joan Brady daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Brady of Alpine won the bands sweetheart title in a between halves ceremony at the Alpine Sander son football game last Friday night Supt Peyton Cain crowned her in a large heart formed by the band as they played Let Me Call You Sweetheart.
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Joan Brady
Joe Brady
Alpine
Alpine-Sanderson
Brady
Supt
Peyton Cain
Bucks Deliver 46 0 Victory Over Eagles at Jackson Field
Alpine High Bucks dominated Sanderson High 46 to 0 at Jackson Field. Cade scored twice with Riggle and Keane adding touchdowns as Buck runners outpaced the Eagles who could not mount a TD drive. Sandy Newsom added a fourth quarter score after heavy substitutions.
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Alpine High Bucks
Eagle Feathers
Jackson Field
Sanderson High Eleven
Eagles
Bucks
Chamberlain
Harrell
Smith
Cade
Riggle
Keane
Cook
Crawford
Sandy Newsom
Clay Cade
Marfa Shorthorns
Avalanche
Marfa
Sanderson
Shorthorns
Dine A Mite Hour At Local Methodist Church
After the evening service the Methodist church hosts a Dine A Mite hour for college students. The informal fellowship has been greatly enjoyed with Miss Mary Nell Higgins and Mr. Doyle E Wilson, student workers, in charge.
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Methodist Church
Mary Nell Higgins
Doyle E Wilson
Alpine Chamber Seeks New Population Sign Figures
Alpine Chamber of Commerce requests Texas Highway Department revise city limits sign figure from 3866 to 5750 based on 1948 estimate. Dick Cross Jr states 5750 reflects 50 percent growth since 1940 census and aligns with utility data and post office survey. The change would be allowed under current rules and can be updated after the 1950 census.
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Dick Cross Jr
Alpine Chamber of Commerce Week
Alpine
Texas Highway Department
Austin
C of C
Highway Department
Chamber
Post Office Department
Cold Weather Grips Highland Area This Week
A cold wave swept the Big Bend last Monday causing near freezing conditions in Alpine. Sul Ross State University recorded a low of 30 degrees on Wednesday, with mixed sunshine and no rainfall across the period. Temperatures ranged from 74/41 on Nov 5 to 30/42 on Nov 11, with readings taken at 8:30 a.m. for the prior 24 hours.
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Big Bend
Sul Rossi College
Girl Scouts Open House at Mitre Peak Camp
The Mitre Peak Girl Scout camp held its first general open house last Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Visitors toured the main lodge and cabins guided by Girl Scouts, with canyon access to the natural swimming pool. Tea was served beside a fall floral display as Alpine Association hosts plan monthly hosting by area towns.
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Mitre Peak
Alpine Association
Brakeman Badly Crushed Between Freight Cars
Wm. Laughlin of Sanderson, a brakeman on the S. P. Ray, sustained a severe crush injury to his right foot between two freight car couplings at Marathon Tuesday morning. He was later sent to the company hospital in Houston for further treatment.
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Wm. Laughlin
Sanderson
S. P. Ray
Marathon
Company Hospital
Houston
Mrs Fila Chastain Visits Bill Cotter Home in Marfa
Mrs Fila Chastain of Marfa was a guest in the Bill Cotter home this week, sharing hospitality and conversation with the Cotter family during a local social visit.
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Fila Chastain
Marfa
Bill Cotter
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Mr. Truman
Pierce
Perryman
Jerry Kerby
Austin H. Dillon
Martha Ezell
Rotan
Mt. Peaks Jr
Mt. Peaks, Sr
Sul Ross Lobo
Westminster Choir
Marfa Lions
By Preston Stedman
Lobo Band
Mr. Umbanhauer
S-B
Cross
Chambers of Commerce
Highland
Girl Scouts
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