Venison and Letters From Alpine Readers in Texas
In a rustic Alpine Texas column, the writer recalls hunting season adventures and thanks readers and supporters. He notes venison hauls, sends appreciation to Mr. J. G. Fain of Alpine for turnips, and shares fan mail from Mrs. Alkire and Mrs. Christen. He mentions Palacios reader LK Jecker and Mrs. Martha V. Ezell, tracking total guaranteed readers to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Fain
Alpine
Cal
Martha V. Ezell
Stamford
Jecker
Christen
Buffalo Barbecue and Rodeo at Yates Ranch Lat Sunday
A South Texas run combined buffalo barbecue and a rodeo drew crowds from Marathon Alpine and beyond. Cattle roping and bronc busting provided fast, lively action with Cap Yates and family aiding in a well paced event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Yates Ranch
Sul Ross
Weather lows and highs at Sul Ross College week
Weather bureau station at Sul Ross College reports daily highs and lows. November 22 76 and 42, November 23 72 and 45, November 24 76 and 53, November 25 77 and 46, November 26 49 and 27, precipitation 0.06, November 27 89 and 31, November 28 63 and 35 at 8 am.
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Weather Bureau
Sul Ross College
Fund Drive Begun By Booster Club At Sul Ross
Sul Ross Booster club kicked off a fundraising drive to raise 13000 to support the college athletic program for another year. 32 football players are expected, with funds covering board, corn and tuition. Donations may be tax deductible for educational purposes and can be paid monthly, quarterly, or as desired. Two players will collect pledges monthly, and a stronger schedule is anticipated next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
R. M. Hawkins
Sai
Texas
ACC
McMurry
Howard Payne
Southwestern
Austin College
Hardin College of
Wichita Falls
Employment Service Man To Be Here December 9
Fred C. Wendt district supervisor of the Texas State Employment Service will visit Alpine on December 4 at 9 a m to assist the Sul Ross Institute of Business Relations in establishing a placement program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Wendt
el Paso
Texas State Employment Service Division
Alpine
Sul Ross Institute of Business Relations
Hopson among 43 Texas Legionnaires named to national committee
Austin November 25 M L Hop son Alpine is among 43 Texas Legionnaires named to new national American Legion committee appointments by Paul H Griffith national commander Bert E Giesecke Austin department commander announced today Hop son was a member of the national marksmanship committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAMED
Austin
M. L. Hopson
Alpine
Texas
Hardin and Sul Ross in a tight battle on the gridiron
In a gripping fourth quarter sequence at Jackson Field, Dodd sprinted 48 yards for a Labor score to move Labor ahead 21 18 as Gravely and Williams mounted a late goal line drive for Sul Ross Gravely scored after Williams set the stage and Gravely caught a pass in the end zone The two teams showcased a fierce offensive clash with tough defense and hard hitting as fate swung between them late in the game Continued on last page.
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Lobos
Jackson Field
Williams
Gravely
Waiteg
Dodd
Brandon
Lobo
Jay
Webb
Knopp
Langerhans
Hayter
Waldrum
Gene Sweet
Speed Merchant
Indians
Hobo
Hardin
Parks
Sweet
Freddie Moore
Latics
Gostward
Sul Ross
Fortune
Wiliams
Tlaeason
New Officers Approved At District Boy Scout Meet
District Boy Scout officers for 1947 were approved at a Monday meeting held in El Paso. Attendees included Dr. R. M. Hawling, Curtis Gross, Don Laton, Rev. Dillon, Duane Smith, Lee Smith, and George Norton. Committees cover operating, insurance, training, and publicity. The annual banquet will be at the Panola del Norte hotel, El Paso, with plans to invite tender and troop committees. Also noted was Texas A M game attendance by Alpine residents visiting Austin for holidays, including Mr. and Mrs. Ver ton McIntyre and Kokernot family members.
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Sab
LK. Jecker
Palacios
Air Field
Texas
Boy Scouts
Big Bend Abstract Co
R. M. Hawling
Curtis Gross
Don Liteon
Rev. Dillon
Duane Smith
Lee Smith
George Norton
Dict
de Hawkin
Gro
Don Lat
Hawkins
BSA
Pano del Norte
el Paso
Dee
Ure Pth
Secon
Sulton College
Austin
Texas-A. & M
Verton McIntyre
H. Kokernot Jr
Bill Winter
Alpine Legionnaire Receives Life Membership at Big Bend Post
At the regular November meeting of Big Bend American Legion Post 79 Buddy Hopson was awarded a life membership in recognition of his long service. Hopson has been a member since activation in 1919 and served as Post Adjutant, district commander, deputy state commander, and on the state Americanism committee. He spoke on Legion principles, underscoring 100% Americanism, support for disabled veterans and dependents, and the importance of Boy Scouts. Bud Hopson joined by Anna Gard and Buddy Thain as current life members. district 16 convention set for Monahans December 7-8 with events including a dance and memorial service. Post Publicity Committee urges participation and sale of U.S. Savings Bonds.
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Big Bend
Legion i
Buddy ML. Hopson
American Legion
Buddy Hopson
Jas
Adjutant Eyrerson
Legion
The
Big Bend Post 79
African Legion
Buddy Carl Thain
Anna Gard
Big 1
Bend Post
Monahans
Veterans Administration
Post
New Air Line To Serve This Area In West Texas
Aviation Enterprises Inc of Houston won a three year Civil Aeronautics Board certificate to provide air service to West Texas towns including Coleman San Angelo McCamey Sheffield Fort Stockton Alpine Marfa and Van Horn. The firm operates a flying school and repair shop in Houston. James V Allred represented the firm in CAB hearings. Lt Newsom returned from Sacramento after discharge and re enlisted following RAF service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Enterprises Inc
Houston
Civil Aeronautics Board
West Texas
Wood, Coleman
San Angelo
McCamey-Sheffield
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Marfa
van Horn
Points West
Aviation Enterprises
James V. Allred
Local Soldier Receives Army Discharge at Fort Bliss
Cpl. Granamssager was discharged from the army at Fort Bliss Monday after 23 months of service. He trained at Fort Benning Georgia and Samp Wolters Texas and was stationed at Fort Bliss at the time of his discharge before returning home.
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Cpl. Granamssager
Fort Bliss
Fort Benning
Samp Wolters
Tex
Deer Hunters Take Rich Haul Around Fort Davis Area
Fort Davis area hunters report a bountiful season with J D Crawford first to down a deer a five pointer and Mrs J D Crawford a six pointer. A O Rue claimed the largest with a 14 point while two Withers brothers and Casey Withers of Beaumont also bagged mules and white tails. Several youths including Foster Bell Granger Tom Redford Sam Redford and Bruce Acton are noted for their deer, with weights around 150 to 160 pounds.
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Fort Davis
Davis Mount
J.D. Crawford
Jack Crawford
Mulhern Ranch
A. O. Rue
Foster Bell Granger
Redford Brothers
Bruce Acton
Foster
Blue Mountain
J. W. Merrill
Tom Redford
Sam Redford
Tome
Withers
Casey I. Withe Ws
Beaumont
R. C. With ‘Rs
Austin Withers
Buna
L. Nelson Lee Jr
Austin
State Insurance Examiner
Rex Ivey
Old King Place
Alpine
Chavez to Discuss Highway Problems With Mexican Heads
Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico, head of the Senate Committee on post offices and port roads, travels to Mexico for talks on two highway routes linking Chihuahua with Presidio and enabling greater outlet to Texas and New Mexico. He will discuss road problems with the Mexican government during President Aleman’s inaugural period.
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Dennis Chaves
New Mexico
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Mexico
Chihuahua
Texas
Washington
Sen. Chaves
Presidio
Sen. Chavery
Miguel Aleman
Senate
Sen. Chavez
Faculty Group Heads to State Teacher Meet in Houston
Four Sul Ross College faculty members and the college president Dr R M Hawkins depart Alpine for Houston to attend the Texas State Teachers Association annual meeting and enjoy Thanksgiving. The party includes Dr and Mrs J B Speer Dr A N Foster Dr C B Casey Mrs Virgia Link Miss Alice Cow and Miss Miltia Minh among others with ex students hosting an open house at Rice Hotel. Dr Speer will join TS TA Finance Committee and Miss Hill will preside as state president of Delta Kappa Gamma.
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Wes
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Houston
Texas State Teachers Assn
Sul Ross Group
Llege
R. M. Hawkins
J.B. Speer
W. E. Williams
A. N. Foster
C. B. Casey
Miltia Minh
Glenn F. Davis
National Educational Assn
Texas
J. B. Speer
Ts.t.a. Finance Committee
Miss Hill
Delta Kappa Gamma
Sul Ross Honors Three Students With Who's Who Certificates
At a November assembly in the auditorium President R. M. Hawkins presented Who's Who certificates to thirteen Sul Ross students. The Sul Ross Sextet entertained, then the 1946 47 Who's Who list named Wendell Washburn Pola Valenzuela Jean Stephenson James Rogers Hero Rede Bee Jay Maxwell J C Lewis Clarence Holman Anne Grosory Dora Magelstein Marie Dowdy Tommy Barrow Jess Ward. J C Lewis spoke on Student Union setup and announced directors under the Student Council.
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Ross Skyline
Sul Ross
R. M. Hawkins
Pat Turner
Doris Lampean
Charlotte Tolliver
June Joyce
Charlene Pugh
Mary Lon Jones
Betty Wuest
Glenn Davis
Wendell Washburn
Pola Valenzuela
Jean Stephenson
James Rogers
Hero Rede
Bee Jay Maxwell
J.C. Lewis
Clarence Holman
Anne Grosory
Dora Magelstein
Marie Dowdy
Tommy Barrow
Jess Ward
Students’ Association
J. C. Lewis
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Chambers of Commerce
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
Alpineton
Baptist Church
Fred S. Rogers
W. Friesen
Anne Hibson
America
Dutton
John E. Pickerig
W. C. Friesen
Rogers
Pearse
God
Dr. Dutton
Mary Neill
Joe Wilhelm
Menard
Paul Pierce
Ralph Sellers
Maria
Cas Edwards
Marathon
Jean
RCA ‘Rodeo Cowboys
Asm
W. D. Hinds
Concho Stables
John’ A. Stryker
Fort Worth
Raymond Quigg
Olin Altizer
Son Im
Leo Bishop
Fon Gene
Gene Benson
Billie Neal
Wil
Cap Yates
Jack County
Mr. Hines
Son Fatte
Gerry and I
Fayette Yates
P.S. 1
T‘ ‘Upper
Booster Club
Pds
Jimmy Pate
Phil
San Angel Ye A.C
Lucran N.M.M.L
En.m.c. Ak
NMA. & M
Dallas Naval
A Hardin
Alpine Legionnaire
U. S
New Air Line
Newsom
Uix
Philip Newsom
Sacramento
Lt. Newsom
Midland
Mather Field
Ft. Davis
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