Alpine Rotary Club a Century of Service History
Alpine Rotary Club formed May 21 1923 with Henry Fletcher first president and Johnny Gentry as secretary. Charter night saw Governor Albie Martin and C W Groom present the charter amid a strong border-city turnout. The club funded Berkeley Hall repairs, supported student loans, Boys and Girls Week, Boy Scout hut building, scholarships, and community projects including fire equipment and 4 H sponsorships. By 1940 41 it held District 115 with Joel Wright as district governor. 19 club presidents have led Alpine Rotary since inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Rotary
Henry Fletcher
Johnny Gentry
Paso Rotary Club
Albie Martin
el Paso
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Pecos
Albie
C. W. Groom
el Paso Club
Alpine
John Perkins
Shirley Scales
Jim Casner
Duncan Scott
S. M. Melton
Stanley Casner
Benjamin F. Berkeley
F. E. Gillett
George Baines
Harry Watson
W. W. Jenkins
Clay Holland
C. E. McCool
George W. Martin
L. T. Votan
John Gentry
Alpine Club
Berkeley Hall
Sul Ross
Border Patrol
Marfa Club
Rotary Clubs
Rotary International
Tao
South Hill
J. W. Ferguson
Ferguson
H. W
Chamber of Commerce
Central Ward
Joel Wright
Notice to publish probate summons in Brewster County
The State of Texas commands the Brewster County Sheriff to publish for ten days a notice in a local newspaper. The notice concerns the estate of Albert Henry Richardson and Pansy Elizabeth Richardson's application for probate of the will and letters testamentary. A court hearing is set for December 9, 1940, at Alpine Court House. The sheriff must return proof of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
State OF
Texas
Albert Henry Richardson
Pansy Elizabeth Richardson
Alpine
J. W. Frazer
Edith Hopson
A. D
Elmer Taylor
Pink Phelps
Doc Middlebrook
Chisos
Pancho Villa
Ojinaga
Chihuahua
Cas Edwards
Hayes Hord
Vernon Richardson
Shirley Scales
Everett Townsend
W. H. Terry
Alpine reminiscences of people places and events
A string of vignettes recalls Alpine figures and moments from early 20th century life. Names such as Anja Wilson Walter Garnett Jim Casner Mary Ellen Garnett and Miss Moran appear alongside shops ranchers and local scenes, ending with a note to see ACE Page 8 Sec 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anja Wilson
Walter Garnett
Jim Casner
Alpine
Haley
Tippit
Mary Ellen Garnett
Gilly Bechtel
Dr. Bechtel
Alpine Memories From an Ace Cameraman’s Reminiscences
A former Alpine boyhood resident recalls figures and scenes from thirty years ago. Names include Harley Van Sickle, Polk Hinson, Shirley Scales, Mr Carnes, Allen Walton, Glenn Koker, Brother Bloys, J. C. Thain, Rainey Casner, Jeff Oliver, Dr. Berkeley, Nig Bennett, Cal Edwards, Clay Holland, Jack Phelps, Theda Bara, and others. The reminiscence spans local car rides, hunting, church, cinema showings, a public dispute, and open air screenings in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. McIntyre
Alpine
Harley van Sickle
Mr. Mac
Albo
Polk Hinson
Bob
Shirley Scales
Mr. Carnes
Overland
Allen Walton
Glenn Koker
Brother Bloys
Presby
Terian Church
J. C. Thain
Jeff Oliver
Dr. Berkeley
Rainey Casner
Bennett
Jackson and
Harmon Ranch
Clay Holland
Cal Edwards
Jack Phelps
Jack
Caldwell
Cleopatra
Theda Bara
Theda
Mark Anthony
John Kokernot
Bob Goodwin
Carnes
Ed Davidson
Orient
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Alpine Rotary Club
M. A. Webb
The
Horace Morelock
Homer Ferguson
Harve Cottle
Louie Starns
Bob McMurry
R. J. Ratliff
D. C. Littleton
J. W. Gillett
D. M. Bennett
Fritz Weyerts
Cliff Casey
Dick Bankhead
Johnny
Moran
Williams
Jackson
Harmon
Annie
Lee Smith
Tom Bowles
Gordon Berkeley
Herbert Weigle
8Th Cavalry
Presidio
Old Sheldon
John Holland
Big Bend
Puck
Associated Press
Herbert Kokernet
Packard
Dick Armistead
Margaret Linn
Gillett’s
Gillett
Ace
Jack McFarland
Mr. Starns
Southern Pacific
Bess Newton
Brewster
Jeff
H. L. Kokernot & Son
Avalanche
EU Paio, Texas
Acre
Kenneth A. Stark
Perm Bureau Building
Rotary
Alpine Avalanche
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