Lobos Upset Sam Houston to Claim Bowl Bid
Sul Ross Lobos stunned Sam Houston State 14 7 to earn a spot in the All Sports Bowl in Oklahoma City on December 5. Luz Pedraza passed for 10 of 9 and ran for a 3 yard score while A C Lex pulled in a 40 yard TD pass, and Sul Ross defense limited SHSU to a single scoring drive.
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Sul
Sam Houston State
Sam Houston
Finlay
Ohio
Jack Stovell
Sul Ross
Lone Star Conference
Lobos
East Central State
Oklahoma
Huntsville
Sul Ross Lobos
Lone Star
LSC
A. C. Lex
Bill Nicholas
Lobo
Billy Arlen
William Black
SHSC
Les
David Slaughter
Oklahoma City
U S 90 Job Bids Asked for Alpine Marfa Reconstruction
The Texas State Highway Dept will open bids in Austin on December 12 for reconstructing 11 miles of U S 90 between Alpine and Marfa at a cost over 1 million dollars. The project eliminates half the curves, removes the Aisano underpass, adds an overpass 1800 feet south, and widens the highway to 44 feet with a 26 foot roadway and two 9 foot shoulders. Brewster County officials, led by County Judge Felix Mc Gaughy, assist in right of way and fencing work.
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Alpine
Marfa
State Highway Dept
Austin
Sid Surratt
Brewster County
Surratt
Aisano
Felix McGaughy
Mr Medlin Dies Here in Alpine Veteran Railroad Employee
Homer Medlin 74 retired Southern Pacific railwayman died Friday in Brewster County Memorial Hospital. Services were held Saturday at Geeslin Funeral Home with Rev Charles Dawson officiating. Masonic graveside rites followed in Sunset Cemetery San Antonio. Born Oct 13 1890 in Rector Arkansas he lived in Alpine since 1940 after leaving Valentine. He retired in 1958 after 33 years with the company and was a Mason. Survived by widow Adah two sons Eugene Odeossa and John Ysleta one brother M D Medlin Louisville Ky and four grandchildren.
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Homer Medlin
Southern Pacific
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Geeslin
Charles Dawson
St. James Episcopal Church
San Antonio
Sunset Memorial Cemetery
Mr. Medlin
Rector
Ark
Alpine
Valentine
Masonic Lody
Adah
Eugene
Odessa
John
Ysleta
M. D. Medlin
Louisville
Stamford Defeats Alpine 13-7 in Bi-District Clash
Stamford defeated Alpine 13-7 in a bi district playoff at Midland last Saturday night. Alpine battled tough with great spirit in 33 degree weather as Max Jones scored for Alpine and Harrison Cole added Stamford’s margin. Stamford advances to face Dublin in the AA playoffs, with Dublin favored.
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Stamford
Alpine
Tme
Midland
Buck
West Texs
Bucks
The
Bulldogs
Max Jones
Harrison Cole
Ronnie Jenkins
George Gonzales
Leyva
Gonzales
Dublin
Alpine Christmas Bonus Includes 400 Cash Awards
Alpine merchants offer a four hundred dollar Christmas Bonus with a two hundred dollar grand prize and four fifty dollar prizes. Registration runs Nov 27 to Dec 12 with no purchase required. Winners announced December 12 at 6 30 PM and checks mailed promptly.
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Alpine
Derry Blish
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
West Texas Utilities
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Browder Services Held in Elm Grove
Bob Browder a longtime Brewster County ranch worker who died Friday afternoon at his home was honored with graveside services Sunday at Elm Grove Cemetery. Rev. Earl Dunn officiated with Geeslin Funeral Home handling arrangements. Born August 29 1874 near Graham he was laid to rest with pallbearers Rudy Kreniek Ralph Gray Bake Turner Bob Lafarelle August Turner and Frank Wotan and honorary pallbearers Ed Davidson Paul Gooden Eric Williams and Paul Vogt.
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Vod Browder
Brewster County
Elm Grove Cemetery
Earl Dunn
Ed Davidson
Paul Gooden
Eric Williams
Paul Vogt
Sul Ross players named to All-State First Team
Four Sul Ross State College players earned All-Texas College First Team honors from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Offense selections include Fullback A. C. Lex and Center Warren Sheelar, while defense features Linebacker Earl Miller and Safety Alfredo Avila. Honorable mentions went to Guard Paul Pasqua and Quarterback Luz Pedraza.
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Sul Ross State
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A. C. Lex
Warren Sheelar
Earl Miller
Alfredo Avila
Texas
Sul Ross
Lamar Tech
Paul Pasqua
Luz Pedraza
Sam Houston
Fuz Pedraza
Harold Gary
Kenneth Batchelor
Ron Stephens
Mark Saunders
Central PTA Meeting to Discuss Modern Math in Schools
The Central PTA meets Monday at 3 30 p m in the Central Cafeteria. Dr Walley Johnson chairs the program with Mrs Lou Reid Mrs Elizabeth McLean and Mrs Mary Kay. A new set of by laws will be voted on.
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PTA
Walley Johnson
Lou Reid
Elizabeth McLean
Mary Kay
Jeannie Moore Tops Abilene Debate Tournament Speaker
Jeannie Moore of Sul Ross debate team was named outstanding speaker at the Abilene Christian College Debate Tournament held in Abilene last weekend. She earned 91 points out of 100 and received a trophy for her performance.
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Jeannie Moore
Sul Ross
Abilene Christian College
Abilene
Thanksgiving Services Set in Alpine and Marfa
The Alpine Ministerial Alliance holds its annual Thanksgiving Service at 9 a.m. Thursday November 26 in First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Bristol delivering the sermon and Rev. Clanton W Newbill guiding the program. Donations aid local Alliance projects. Rev. Charles W Dawson leads two Holy Day services in Alpine and Marfa and announces weekly and midweek services. Lolly Lockhart and Bill Lockhart, UT students, plan to visit their parents Dr and Mrs W E Lockhart over the holidays.
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First Presbyterian Church
Robert Bristol
First Christian Church
Clanton W. Newbill
Alliance
Charles W. Dawson
Big Bend
Marfa
St. James Church
Alpine
St. Paul's
Lolly Lockhart
Bill Lockhart
University of Texas
W. E. Lockhart
Blacktail Deer Hunt Opens With Abundant, Fat Population
The Big Bend area gears up for the annual Blacktail deer hunt with plentiful, fat deer reported. Hunters arrive by jeep and trailer, while locals welcome visitors and expect ranchers to offer remaining hunting space. Sanford DeVoll notes strong deer crops and some javelina, as reservations fill early. The season includes a deer contest and Rescue Squad services sponsored by the Sportsman's Club and Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Big Bend
Bi Bend
Sanford DeVoll
Sportsman's Club
Alpine Junior Chamber of Commerce
Idiots Delight Pleases SA College Audience
Sul Ross presents Robert Sherwood comedy Idiot’s Delight directed by Katharine Boyd. A varied cast captures a prewar border hotel mood with strong turns by Susan Braccini Peyton Starr and Kenneth Rhymes. The show moves briskly as characters seek escape and evidence of war’s reach.
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Sul Ross
Robert Sherwood
Katharine Boyd
Switzerland
Susan Braccini
Irene
Peyton Starr
Harry van
Frank White
Weber
Kenneth Rhymes
Desire
Richard Wood
Don
Dal Herring
Anthony Fuller
Donnie Embley
Cherry
Mario Diaz
W. T. Boehme
Lem Railsback
Sandi Drumm Sharlotte Freiburg
Les Blondes
Janice Matthews
Pat Miller
Ellen Prath
Lillian Sanders
Border Hotel
Tom Aguirre
Johnny Navares
Romelia Vargas
Hele Schwarz
Linda Rose
Macicio Vasquez
Rogelio Flores
Armando Rodrigez
Don Spiller
Tom Davis
Clanton
Ronald Newman
Adelina Valenzuela
Susancini
Hiv
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Padise
U.S
Sali
Bert
Vira Hing
Intereen
Hebi
Bob Browder
Central Pta
Episcopal
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