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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1959
Page
5
West Texas educators gathered in Alpine to hear Roger Barton, chief consultant of the Texas Education Agency, explain the current status of the 11 Texas curriculum studies. The Alpine High Stage Band opened the session with music.
Dr Paul Weyerts spoke at the Lions Club meeting last Tuesday praising the Sophomore class as one of the most active on campus. He outlined officers clubs and stressed the class’s prominence. Accompanying him were Tom Owens Jan Smith Paula Carter Ann Clanton Billy Farrington Andy Owens and Margot Schmidt. The Student Education Association led a National Education Week program in the main auditorium on Nov 12 featuring seven international students sending Sal Ross. Margot Schmidt Alaska Phyllis Armstrong Hawaii Helen Kenney Mexico Chattachai Aranamani Siam Nguyen Kham Vietnam Meghbaron Naraine Brit h and Wayne Milburn also performed music. A later Lodge Players event and football game notes followed with Lobos fans and postgame festivities at the Sub.
Neville Haynes elected president of the Big Bend Sportsman's Club Friday night at Alpine. Tom Moore named VP, Pete Bishop secretary treasurer, with Frank Young D Reed and Charles M Huler as officers. Membership drive launched. dues six dollars for seniors, two dollars for juniors with a senior member. Committee appointed to contact merchants for prize donations for a hunting competition at the rifle range two miles west of Alpine. Band and cheerleaders to be driven by Chamber of Commerce. community turnout urged for the upcoming game and coronation era events.
Funeral services for George L. Yates former Alpine resident were held at 3 pm Tuesday at First Christian Church with Rev Weems officiating. Yates born December 21, 1889 in Paris Texas died Sunday evening November 4 at Big Spring Veterans Hospital after months of illness. He served in World War I and lived in Alpine 1942 to 1960s, working at Marfa Air Base during World War II. Mrs Yates and her sisters attended the services.
Mrs. C. A. Roberson of Veribest, mother of C. A. Roberson Jr. of Sul Ross State College, died Tuesday. Funeral services were held yesterday in San Angelo with burial at Lawnhaven. Aged 63, she served as Veribest postmaster for over 32 years. Born in Hamilton County in 1896, she is survived by her husband, her son, one sister Mrs. M. H. Dixon of San Angelo, one brother W. F. Bean of San Angelo, and two other relatives.
Alpine High School Bucks land three honorable mentions: Jack Stone tackle Henry Gonzales guard and Russell McAfee center. First team includes ends Mike Pirkle and Bobby Brunson Crane Franz Tomlinson. District selections span Crane Seminole McCamey Denver City McCamey.
The Alpine FFA team took second place in the Big Bend FFA District leadership contest held at Sul Ross State College last Saturday. Alpine also earned second in junior farm skill and third in radio. Janis French of Alpine was runner up in the sweetheart contest, with Martha Hix of Pecos winning.
Mr and Mrs Bob Worthen of Fresno California visited Alpine recently. Mrs Worthen is the former Melba Blankenship. It was her first return to Alpine in 24 years.
Centennial Blues and the Pa rochial School battled to a 66 tie last week. Rex Aranega circled his right end for a highlight and Mr and Mrs T B Davis were noted for support. Es pinoza Gilbert Valenzuela and others attended races nearby as a 40 yard touchdown stood out amid the game.
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