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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1958
Page
7
Jim Neighbors has joined the Midland district staff in a newly created role due to rapid telephone growth in Alpine and beyond. District Manager Fred Kester remains in place as Jim plans occasional Alpine visits to meet customers.
The Mitre Peak Girl Scouts Camp and Buffalo Trail Boy Scouts Ranch near Alpine have seen over 500000 dollars invested in nine years. In 1957 more than 4000 youths visited, with parents spending on travel and lodging as they visit Big Bend area. The Buffalo Trail Council will host a fellowship barbecue at 5 p.m. Saturday Oct 4 in which Alan R. Fraser will speak.
The Lobos draw even with the Bearkats for the first time since 1952 as Jesse Geron leads the ground game with 97 yards on 26 carries. Leal, Johnson and Geron pace rushing with multiple 10–12 carry efforts while Young passes and punts. Insurance payments by Alpine schools and mixed school enrollment figures are noted alongside kickoff returns and punt stats.
Mr. White reports the need for a new men’s dormitory wing at Marquis Hall and the board president signs off on the project. The action reflects campus housing expansion under Regents oversight.
Rev Charles L Conder and eight New Mexico and Southwest Texas deputies head to the 5th General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA in Miami Beach Florida. Bishops King and Stoney will represent the Alpine area in the House of Bishops. Mrs Conder will attend Episcopal Churchwomen events alongside the convention. The gathering will elect a new presiding bishop and several missionary bishops.
KVLF will broadcast two college football games Saturday. The SMU Notre Dame contest at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas starts at 1 45 p m local time. The Texas Western versus Abilene Christian game airs at 8 45 p m.
Rose at the Episcopal Church of the Southwest during the interdenominational event in York Pennsylvania highlighting church workers and regional participation.
Amblin features continued from page 1 A with Fritz Bill Weyerts tales and a playful porridge exchange. Alpine High School graduate Gwen Walker keeps letters flowing to her father Forrest Walker who pays daily for each note. Bill Dorris reels an 11 pound catfish at Marfa lake while his wife Zola prods for a creek photo.
The Bucks were shut out 14-0 by the Eagles in Van Horn on a cold wet night. Quarterbacks John Pate and Billy Davis were pressured heavily, preventing any effective passing or a workable ground game. The game came as Crane High School looms for Alpine on October 17 at Alpine High Field.
City officials warn it is impractical to pay off $30,000 in prior debt while funding ongoing improvements. Recent rains have left streets cut up and the street maintainer broken, delaying repairs. Plans include paving on Alpine Creek Avenue A and Block 35 with flood control measures and a rotation dam above the city.
Alpine High School students passed the second amendment to the school constitution affecting Autumn Queen elections. The change restricts holding multiple offices such as duchess and sweetheart, with the student council and a appointed committee driving the details.
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