Rumors Hit Alpine Students Over Local Prices
A circulated report in Alpine alleges college students are being told they face higher prices here than in other towns. Local businessmen acknowledge price gaps but blame competition and Sul Ross revenue, urging calm and signed letters to curb rumors. A football game at Jackson Field drew praise for Majors and the Lobos, while readers’ letters prompted plans to compile a scrapbook of notes and a Who's Who mention.
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Alpine
East Sod-Evear
Texas
Sul Ross Covnege
Jackson Field
Majors
Kow
Hus
Light vote polled in Brewster County Tuesday
Brewster County voters cast 940 ballots in a Tuesday constitutional amendment election. Amendment No 2 University Investments drew 161 for 166 against, while Amendment No 4 Veterans Land Fund stood 148 for and 170 against. Terlingua and Big Bend precincts favored all amendments, with Prec 1E and 1W at the courthouse tallying 250 of 340 ballots. Fewer than 70 ballots were cast in Jeff Davis County out of 800 plus potential voters.
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University Investments
Brewster County
Veterans’ Land Fund
Terlingua
Big Bend Park
Onux
Jeff Davis
Fort Davis
Jeff Davis County
Coun
Burgess to Buy Store Here
The Big Bend Photo shop in Granada building will be taken over by Ray Morrow and Burwell Boudreaux. Morrow bought Boudreaux’s interest on August 19, 1946, moved the business to the current street location in 1948, and renamed it Big Bend Photo and Lamp Shade Shop as shades were added. Morrow lists Kodak film and gear, Graflex cameras, Eastman and Anco film, G. E. supplies, and costume jewelry in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acters
Pate
Seamer
Big Bend Photo
Granada
Burdwell Boudreaux
Ray Morrow
Important Dates To Remember For Alpine Events
Calendar lists weekly meetings for American Legion and VFW posts and Scout roundtables. It notes Rotary and Pilot clubs at Holland hotel, with specific Tuesday and Thursday times. A D A R meeting is set for Saturday November 17 at 4 p.m. in the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Note
Elpidio Ramos
V. F. W. Post
Srd
Men’ Fellowship
Presbyterian
Scouts
Rotary Club
Holland Hotel
Deer Season Opens in Pecos Country This Week
The deer hunting season starts next Tuesday and runs through November 25 in this area. Local ranches are opening their lands to hunters as in previous years, with many ranches expected to welcome visitors during the opener.
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Pecos
Union Thanks Service Set for Nov 22
The community ring service sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance of AT. bine will be held next Thursday Nov. at Wing Prat Baptist church. The combined choirs of the churches will provide music and ministers will participate. Rev. Jesse B. Pugh of the First Christian church will deliver the sermon. The program includes organ prelude, call to worship, doxology, invocation, congregational hymn, scripture, special music, offering, more music, sermon, and benediction. The public is invited to attend.
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AT. Bine
Iax
Jesse B. Pugh
First’ Christian Church
Fred S. Rogers
Chas
Cnaries
George Thom
J L Brown Dies At His North Alpine Home
Joseph L. Brown died at his home in North Alpine after a brief illness Wednesday night He was about 30 years old and had recently been able to be up around the house He leaves a widow three brothers Jim of Barksdale Ault of Goldthwaite and William of Kerrville and four sisters Mrs Margie McCollum Hot Springs Mrs Cora Wolff Mrs Nora Zumwalt and Miss Lela Brown Brady Funeral arrangements were incomplete awaiting relatives arrival The Browns had long resided in the area Elbert Vanney of Hobbs New Mexico was home over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Brown
North Alpine
Jim
Barksdale
Ault
Goldthwaite
William
Kerrville
Margie’ McCollum
Hot Springs
Cora Wolff
Nora Zumwalt
Lela Brown
Brady
CARE Packages Being Gathered For Korea Relief Drive
Mrs. Hugh White and Mrs. Jesse Pugh will chair the Thanksgiving season CARE for Korea campaign. National goal 150000 packages, with a local quota of 200 dollars to fund food clothing textiles and blankets for Korean orphans and civilian war victims. Campaign runs Nov 12 through Thanksgiving day with committee members named.
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Hugh White
Jesse Pugh
Korea
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Joel Wright
Alpine Study Club
Edwin McCollum
el Progreso Study Club
United States
Mesdames F
Breshears
Paul Piers
George Baines
Noble Armstrong
Paul Vogt
Gene Hendry
Driver Education Clinic Set for December 3 at Alpine
A new permanent Traffic Safety council formed Tuesday night at Alpine High School meets at the High Economy department. A driver education clinic is planned for December 3 with plans to be announced. Jim Francois elected permanent chairman and 25 members seated with Mrs. Lucile Hendry as secretary treasurer. Danny Pollock outlined the day by day program for driver education linking Sul Ross. A committee of Mrs. D. J. Pollock and Mrs. H. W. Morelock will seek small club contributions for clinic prizes. Regular meetings will be the first Tuesday night, with the next on the clinic’s second day. Coffee and doughnuts were provided by the high school home economics department. Details to follow. everyone urged to attend to promote traffic safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine” Traffic Safety Council
Jim Francois
Aywinten Permnent
Lucile Hendry
Danny Pollock
Sul. Ross, l
D. J. Pollock
H.W. Morelock
Peyton ‘Cain
Intercollegiate Rodeo And Buck Shorthorn Clash At Marfa
The Bucks travel to Marfa to meet the Shorthorns in a high school grid classic Friday at 2 30. Alpine pep squad led by Mrs Wesselee Barrow debuts, Shorthorns crown their sweetheart before kickoff with Raymond. Wheat and the Marfa band join Ralph Pauley’s Alpine group for a big halftime show. A capacity crowd is expected for this first clash of the year between rivals.
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Bucks
Marfa
Shorthorns
Alpine High School
Wesselee Barrow
Raymond
Wheat
Ralph Pauley
Avalanche Print Date Shifts Ahead for Thanksgiving Issue
The Avalanche will be printed one day earlier than usual next week due to Thanksgiving. The newspaper will be in the post office Thursday morning, and all advertisers, correspondents, and contributors are asked to submit material one day earlier for the Thanksgiving issue.
Bucks and Owls Battle to a 7-7 Tie at Big Lake
Alpine High School Bucks traveled to Big Lake and fought the Owls to a 7-7 stalemate. Both offenses struggled in a slow first half before a late Bucks stand and a Owls drive that produced a score. The second half featured a Buck rally but an early fourth quarter touchdown by Marlin Cowboy Robinson and a tying kick by Bobby Hammons kept the game even. Bucks totaled 139 yards to the Owls 144 with strong defense by Ray Hudson Dan Kent and George Davis and a 65 yard punt by Billy Cowell highlighted the contest.
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Alpine High School
Bucks
Big Lake
Owls
Owl Stadium
Dan
John O'Donnell
Bruptly
Sweethear
Owl
Ricard Compton
Canp
Donald Barber
Billy Cutbirth
Marlin
Cowboy Robinson
Bobby Hammons
Wen
Ray Hudson
Dan Kent
George Davis
Billy Cowell
Livestock in City Limits Prompt Health Concerns
City officials weigh health risks from horses and other livestock within municipal boundaries. Increasing use for pleasure, plus livestock pens and feed attract flies, prompting a health and sanitation debate. A public meeting is set for Saturday, Dec. 10, to hear views. Further details to follow in The Avalanche.
Alpine Fellowship Club Hosts Elk Steak Dinner
The Alpine Fellowship clan gathered at the Presbyterian church for an elk steak dinner served with baked Irish potatoes, whipped cream and coffee. Supt Peyton Cain spoke on better cooperation between parents and teachers, followed by a colored film about wildlife education.
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Alpine Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Taesday
Terry
Starnes
Peyton Cain
Deny Stamnes
Entre Fellowship
Jerry
Plans Set for Santa Claus Day in Alpine
Jerry Starnes chairman of the Merchants committee reports survey of merchants for Treasure Hunt contributions. Window entries are sought from those missed. event runs Dec 5 to 9 with Santa and live reindeer in Alpine. Prizes are 25, 15, and 10. Local merchants listed include Baker's Jewelry, Brewster County Motors, Kay Alpine Saddlery, Theatre, Kay, and more.
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Jerry Starnes
Merchants Committee Chamber of Commerce
Rotan
Chamber of Commerce
Sta Claus
Alpine
Jimmy Pate
Billy Ward
Baker's Jewelry
Brewster County Motors
Kay
Alpine Saddlery
Theatre
Cross
Houghn’s Alpine
King Butane Company
C. G.” Morrison Co
Texas Utilities
Valerie
Shepperd’s
Edwards Holland Ave
Casner' Motor ‘Co
Center
Alpine Lumber ‘Co
Blackage
J.C. Penney Co
Hudson Bakery
Alpine Super Market
Smith Fur
Trinity Loses To Lobos Here 28-27
Sul Ross Lobos defeated Trinity 28-27 in a hard fought game as Trinity trailed after a fast start. Major and Bingham each scored for Sul Ross with Laffoon and Stacy providing key plays. The Tigers led early, but Sul Ross pulled ahead by halftime and held on for the win.
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Trinity
Lobos
Intercollegiate Rodeo to Return at Sul Ross in 1951
The third annual Intercollegiate Rodeo will be held at the Move Today arena on November 16 and 17 with 130 contestants vying for national honor. Thirty fields across 17 schools including Texas A&M and Texas Tech attend. Alpine and Marfa chambers donate trophies. Sul Ross team members and local high school bands participate in parade and performances.
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Petrolia
Abvord
Charlot Cox
Tony Acker
Hi Sis
Avery
Claude
Mildredton
Andrews
Jo Ann Tarmos
Ale Pine
Jo. Gregory
Colorado City
ES Rio
Anand Elisabeth Prude
Fort Davis
Sul Ross Rodeo
Jimmy Dyer
Baird
Johnny Acker
Beaumont
Clay Cade
Atepine
Sul. Ross Rodeo Association
Don Smith
Plains
Ross
Clyde May
Deming
New Mexico
Sul Ross
Colorado
A&m
Fort Collins
California
Polytech
Nic College
Oklahoma
Texas A&m
Texas Tech
Tex
Western
West Texas
Christian University
State
Ranger
Southwest
Texas
Hers College
Hardin Simmons
John ‘Tarleton
San Angelo
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Marfa Chamber of Commerce
Death of Fort Davis Soldier in Drowning
Eyewitness account reports Robert Pepperell died after a wave swept him and a companion onto rocks at the Newfoundland Air Base area during a shore exploration. Four other soldiers helped with alarms but recovery efforts failed. a Catholic Mass honored the drowned 1980 Fort Davis High School graduate.
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Manny Scopes
Fort Davis
Rober
Chae B.pepperell
Newfoundland
Chartey ‘Webster
Waters
Robert
Stike
Carente
Los
Cite Oy
Fort Davis High School
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Eye
Jlenn Burgess
Mornow
Church of
1St & Sra
American Legion
First Baptist Church
J. L. Brown
Elbert Vanney
Hobbs, N. M
Hungry OF
Alpine High
Avalanche
Rota
Peter
Alpine Fellowship Club
Santa Claus
Tigers
Sul_Ross Lobos
Maors
Trinity Squad
Lone Star Conference
Sul R
Charie Laffoon
Stacy
Hoon
Bingham
Carpenter
Lamar Tech
Kalmanir
Laffoon
Tucker
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