Marathon News Roundup From Marathon Study and Social Clubs
Marathon Study Club met November 5 at the clubhouse with Mrs. C W Edwards hosting. President David Bishop Jr. was absent until later. program on Different Religions of the Nation. Thanksgiving party plans for December 10. coffee urn order placed. turkey drawing to be held November 18. Bridge Club hosted a Halloween gathering at Los Arboles with prize won by Mrs. Frank Wedin in a fiery devil costume. popcorn balls and Halloween treats served. New arrival Patchie Adams welcomed a son born November 7 at Memorial Hospital Ft Stockton weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces named David. Local residents mentioned include H L Roberts, J N Allebrand, Tommy Allen, Ly Williams, and others visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marathon Study Club
C. W. Edwards
David Bishop Jr
Mesdames Arnold
Leary
Mesdames Bishop
Pat Rooney
Arnold
Worthington
Bishop
Moss
Stumberg
Rooney
McGonagill
Chambers
Patchie Adams
Memorial Hospital
Ft. Stockton
David Alice
Dr Link To Address Central PTA Monday
Dr. Virginia Link of Sul Ross State College faculty will speak at a Central PTA meeting at 3 30 p m Monday Nov 17 in the school building He will also show a film Mrs Mark Herring from Alpine Mr and Mrs Lebo Simpson from Tucson Ariz were visiting Mr Simpson's sisters Lizzie Crawford Miss Marie Simpson and Mrs Otto Lochaus Mayor Alice Adams received two truck loads of cattle from Big Spring Visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs W E Son Ray were Mr and Mrs Jimmie Merrick and children from Willow City Pfc Preston Adams is home on furlough son of Mr and Mrs Ellea Adams stationed at Ft Bragg N C Mr and Mrs Louie Granger and others attended the Icecapades in Odessa Big Bend Park trip noted Inton Sgt Samuel Smith visiting his parents at Lackland Air Base
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Link
Sul Ross State College
Central
PTA
Link
Preston Adams
Ellea Adams
Ft. Bragg, N.C
Sgt
Samuel Smith
John S. Smith
Lackland Air Base
Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale Planned for Saturday in Alpine
The American Legion Auxiliary Big Bend Post No. 79 will sell Poppies all day Saturday in Alpine. Local Poppy chairman is Mrs Roy Stillwell Jr. A poem by Ben Burroughs promotes National Poppy Day and remembrance for those who fought and died. It also notes visitors Mr and Mrs R W Welch of Riverside and Mr and Mrs G H Harfst Sr visiting, and Tommy Hailey returning after nine months as a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Big Bend
Alpine
Roy Stillwell Jr
Kings County
New York
Ben Burroughs
Legion
America
City council agenda items detailed for December 1958 meeting
The city discussed highway repairs on Highway 223 Harrison Street and requested cooperation from the Highway Department via Resident Engineer Charles Holmes and District Engineer E W Mars. Officials planned water exploration funding, building repairs, a Christmas bonus for most employees, publishing a six month financial statement, a water pumping contract with the Gardners, Alpine Creek aid, delinquent tax actions, and a $10000 warrant at First National Bank. Present were city commissioners, Secretary Lee Cowell, Clerk Marjorie Graham, Rev Charles L Conder, and Avalanche editor Jim Glasscock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Street
Depo
Charles Holmes
E. W. Mars
Lockhart
Chamber of Commerce
Commission
Lee Cowell
Marjorie Graham
Charles L. Conder
St. James Episcopal Church
Jim Glasscock
Avalanche
Alpine High Girls Open 1958 59 Basketball Season
Alpine High School girls begin the 1958 59 basketball season with 23 players in a 14 game schedule and three tournaments. Under Mrs. Rebecca Terry the team aims for strong showings in Van Horn Bracketville Marathon and Presidio events. Starting lineup projections include Marion Cowell Elena Hernandez and Victoria Gallego with Catalina Valenzuela Jackie Rawls and Carmen Natera in guard roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine High School
Rebecca Terry
Alpine
McCamey
Alpine Girls
Bracketville
Marfa
Terry
Sanderson
van Horn
Rams
Marathon
Presidio
Maria
Fort Davis
Marion Cowell
Catalina Valenzuela
Virginia Espinosa
Isabel Fierro
Victoria Gallego
Rita Molinar
Carmen Natera
Clara Vick
Jackie Rawls
Agnes Walker
Margaret de la Rosa
Pauline Garcia
Juanita Gonzales
Elena Hernandez
Gwenne Howard
Conchita Melgosa
Salustia Quintana
Julia Ramos Rosario Reyes
Mary Ann Sanchez
Georgia Stone
Judy Thee
Merced Uranga
Sul Ross victorious over Howard Payne 27-13 in conference clash
Sul Ross toed the line for its first conference win in four years as Jesse Geron led with 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding a 15 yard interception return. Tommy Johnson added 104 rushing yards and a TD as the Lobos debuted a balanced attack and stellar special teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Lobos
Howard Payne Yellow Jackets
Jesse Geron
Lobo
Howard Payne
Geron
Tommy Johnson
Ramiro Leal
Jackets
Jerry Thormahlen
Jesse Cordero
Harry Wlaker
Graves
Local notes on moves and visits across states
Mrs. Lula Murphy was moved from Brewster County Memorial Hospital to a Prescott Arizona hospital where her son W. J. Cline resides. Mr. Cline and his wife traveled to arrange the transfer. Mrs. E. E. Townsend left for Austin to visit relatives, accompanied by Mrs. Chalmers Broadfoot as far as San Antonio. Jim Francois heads to Dallas for an insurance course. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bailey and George Kempen attended the Army-Rice football game in Houston last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Murphy
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Prescott
Ariz
W. J. Cline
E. E. Townsend
Austin
San Antonio
Chalmers Broadfoot
Houston
Henry Bailey
George Kempen
Alpine Teachers Hear Grubb Address During Education Week
Mr. Grubb vice president of TCTA spoke to Alpine teachers at a 4 15 p m meeting held at Koker Not Lodge. Special guests included Future Teachers of Sul Ross State College and Alpine High School. Mrs Janie Wade announced the board adopted the slogan More Teachers Increase Educational Opportunity For Youth for 1958 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Teachers
Kokernot Lodge
Sul Ross State College
Alpine High School
Janie Wade
Alpine Classroom Teachers Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam D. Adams
Eastern Gateway
Big Bend National Park
Los Arboles
Tom Leary
Frank Wedin
Lora Dragoo
Zoye Decie
Earl Young
Steve Stumberg
Dave Allen
W. R. Green
H. L. Roberts
el Paso
J. N. Allebrand
Southwestern General Hospital
Fl Paso
Tommy Allen
R. E. Thompson
Dr. Link
Mrs
Mark Herring
Lebo Simpson
Tucson, Ariz
Mr. Simpson
Lizzie Crawford
Miss Marie Simpson
Otto Lochausen
Alice Adams
Big Spring
W. E
Ray
Jimmie Merrick
Willow City
Texas
Louie Granger
Earl Bland
Tom Yarbro
Mary Jack
Jack Todd
Odessa
Big Bend Park
Legion Auxiliary
R. W. Welch
Riverside
Calif
Ray Spence
Welch
Mrs. Spence
G. H. Harfst Sr
el Campo
Tommy Hailey
Army Reserve
Boundary Commission
Hillger
Burgess
W. E. Gardner
Gene Hendryx
Precinct
Alpine Creek
Mae M. Ament
First National Bank
Connie Rudd
Texas Lutheran
del Monte
Gebhardt
Heinz Junior
Iim
Ogre
Goldin Firm
Bente
Washington
Fextra
Fancy Delicious
Appies
Folger’s Coffee
Alc
Chore
Parson
Imperial
Kraft’s
Twin Peaks
Pillsbury
NSE
Jock Mahoney
Fil
Bert Roland
Linja Cristal
Oe Eeuard
Franz Worne Greene Carl Benton Reid
Walt Disney
Mark Twain
Missouri Traveler
Shane
Brandon de Wilde
Raintree County
Lee Marvin
Sgt. Bilko
Paul Ford
Sesh Ji
Ega
Paramount Presents
Tit Perlberg
Seaton
Horror
Peyton
Lhs
Monster
Outer Space
Bis Young
Mane van Doren
Jim Francois
Dallas
F. L. McCollum
Lee
Lillie Phillips
Knox Reid
J. W. Shepperd
Wade Reid
Bill Winter
T. F. Skevington
Don Littleton
G. H. Harfster
I Ae
ADAMS
Paramount
Cotman
Will Rogers
Maureen O'Sullis
John Wayne
EASEY
Technicolor
Disny
Fess Parker
Kathleen Crowley
Nuestros
Jim Francois Agency
Holland Ave Alpine
Veel
Tal
Sun
Warnerscope
Imaller Bros Pictures
Comedy — News
Elie
Metrocokor
Mr. Grubb
TCTA
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