Glimpsed From The Texas Rockies Readers Letter Highlights
A Sept 15 letter from J T Mullenix Jr of Mansfield La joins Sam Gould in the region with praise for Mountain Peeks. The note mentions Alpine Cowboys games, Buck Herricks, and a photo on the Avalanche front page. Readers respond with renewals while Bones Worthington faces mail delays in Rio de Janeiro. Local volunteer firefighters are praised for their unpaid service after a recent blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Mullenix Jr
Sam Gould
Mansfield
Sam
Florida
J. T
Wilfred
Alpine Cowboys
Wichita
Mr. Herricks
Mule
Humble (Oil Co
McCamey
Big Lake
G. C
Bones) Worthington
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Bones
Rio
Burgess family moves to new Santa Fe home
Glenn Burgess, recently elected manager of the Santa Fe chamber of commerce, was here last weekend with Mrs. Burgess and their children on their way to a new home. They sold their North Alpine residence to Alonzo Hord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Burgess
Santa Fe, N. M
Chamber of Commerce
City official attends Texas League meeting in Fort Worth
City Secretary-Engineer John Stovell attended a Texas League of Municipalities meeting in Fort Worth last week. Experts discussed city government taxation and other topics of interest to city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stovell
Texas League of Municipalities
Fort Worth
Stovell
Pioneer ranchman Charles Pruett dies in Marfa at 65
Charles E. Pruett, 65, longtime Fort Davis resident and Marfa rancher, died at his Marfa home after months of illness. Survived by wife Fannie and multiple siblings, he held varied ranching interests and served as Marfa Production Credit Assn. field rep. Funeral services were held at the Pruett residence with interment in Marfa cemetery. pallbearers named. Relatives from Fort Davis attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Charles E. Pruett
J. Wiespy
A. G. Prude
Marfa
Fannie Pruett
The
Game
Ben Smith
Amarillo
Steve Ward
Pecos
J. D. Pruett
J. A. Pruett
Hot Springs
N. M
Mr. Pruett
Arkansas
New Mexico
Texas
San Angelo
Charles
San Antonio College
Alpine
Here
Marfa Production Credit Assn
Masonic Order
Methodist Church
Pruett
Nelson Wurgler
Jack Knight Jr
McKie Mitchell
Ernest Barnett
J. H. Cook
J. H. Clark
Espy
Prude
Millers
Bloyses
Mr. Clark
Regional Grid Scores Chronicle Wide Season Action
Sul Ross 27 Daniel Baker 0. Sanderson 20 Alpine 6. Texas Tech Freshmen 7 NMMI Colorado State 38 New Mex A M 13. Texas A I 28 Sam Houston 7. San Angelo College 12 Paris 0. Marfa 38 Grandfalls 6. Silver City Teachers 7 Ft Lew is Col A M 0. McCamey 40 Fort Stockton 0. Andrews 40 Pecos 13. Eastern New Mex 13 Panhandle A M 0 Adams State 25 N M Highlands 0. Six Man Marathon 48 Toyah 13 Fort Davis 63 Fort Hancock 13 Pyote 12 Sierra Blanca 7. Van Horn 46 Balmorhea 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Alpine High
Daniel Baker
Sanderson
Alpine
Texas Tech
Nmmi
Colorado State
New Mex
Texas A&i
Sam Houston
San Angelo College
Paris
Marfa
Grandfalls
Silver City
Ft. Lewis
Col
Toyah
Fort Davis
Fort Hancock
Pyote
Sierra Blanca
van Horn
Balmorhea
Laymen and Ministers Meet at Paisano Encampment
A joint laymen and ministers session of Big Bend El Paso Pecos Valley Baptist associations will convene at Paisano encampment next Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Speakers include Dr. P. D. O'Brien Dr. A C Miller L H Tapscott Judge Thomas Pitts Rev W M Turner and others. Meals are provided with no registration fee and attendees should bring their own bedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
el Paso
Pecos Valley
Paisano
P. D. O’brien
First Baptist Church
Big Spring
A.C. Miller
Dallas
L. H. Tapscott
State Brotherhood
Thomas Pitts
Odessa
W. M. Turner
Pecos
Local names noted in Marfa Alpine treat ment items
Mrs John Humphris of Marfa is listed for treatment. Sara Valenzuela of Alpine is slated for a major operation on Monday. Mrs Carl Smith of Fort Stockton and Virginia Durant of Alpine receive treatment. Leonard Rose, a Sul Ross student, appears in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humphris
Marfa
Sara Valenzuela
Alpine
Carl Smith
Fort Stockton
Virginia Durant
Leonard Rose
Sul Ross
Sul Ross Boosters Launch Funds Campaign
The Sul Ross Boosters plan a funds drive with a kick off breakfast at the college cafeteria on Tuesday morning October 14 at 8 o clock. Directors invite all interested in the athletic program to attend. reservations are required. They also voted to sponsor a rodeo next year with profits to the Booster fund and will announce details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Boosters Club
Sul Ross
Communion Service Set By Presbyterian Church
The church will observe World Wide Communion at the 11 o’clock service Sunday announced by pastor Fred S. Rogers. Rev. Rogers called it one of the great days in the church program. Chancel choir directed by Glenn F. Davis and Junior choir directed by William C. Friesen will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred S. Rogers
Rogers
Glenn F. Davis
William C. Friesen
September Vehicle Registrations Rise in Brewster County
Twenty one new motor vehicles were registered in Brewster County in September, seven more than August, bringing the year to 157. Registrations include West Texas Utilities Chevrolet pickup, Oran W. Roberts Plymouth sedan, Coleman Babb Dodge pickup, Fred Gulihur Ford sedan, and others across Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and Hudson models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
West Texas Utilities Co
Oran W. Roberts
Coleman Babb
Fred Gulihur
Ford
W. R. Cartledge
Chrysler
B. W. Erwin
Hudson
D. M. Bennett
Chevrolet
Lynn H. Matthews
Dodge
Mark Carruthers
Early-Day Ranchman Of Davis Mountains Dies
Fort Davis reports George C. Walker aged about 80 died at Luling. The Walker family lived on the Kennedy ranch in the Davis Mountains around the turn of the century and were summer visitors here. Mrs. Walker visited in June. Walker Mountain is named after the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Mountains
Fort Davis
George C. Walker
Luling
Walker
Kennedy Ranch
Sul Ross Symphony Elects Officers
The Sul Ross Symphony Orchestra elected officers last Saturday with Susan Walker of Alpine as president and Gilbert Mitchell of Alpine as assistant librarian. Leland Schultz of San Antonio became vice president, Howard Stafford of Coleman as business manager, and Ray Allen of Dallas as librarian. Prof. W. P. Stedman praised the year’s plans for the first college orchestra in over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Symphony Orchestra
Susan Walker
Alpine
Gilbert Mitchell
Leland Schultz
San Antonio
Howard Stafford
Coleman
Ray Allen
Dallas
W. P. Stedman
Weather highs and lows at Sul Ross College
The Weather Bureau station at Sul Ross College reports daily highs and lows over Sept 26 to Oct 2. Readings include 84/52 on Sept 26, 83/53 on Sept 27, 82/55 on Sept 28, 83/55 on Sept 29, 82/54 on Sept 30, 81/53 on Oct 1, and 82/56 on Oct 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross College
Rejuvenated Lobos down Hillbillies 27 to 0
The Lobos defeated Daniel Baker 27 to 0 with Patt Brandon, Beard, and Brandon scoring. Beard rushed 72 yards for a fourth quarter TD, Brandon added two scores, and the Lobos maintained pressure with strong blocking and key first downs. Dickinson Wilson and Lambert starred for the Hillbillies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Baker
Beard
Brandon
Lobos
Patt Brandon
Dickinson
Brownwood
Wilson
Lambert
Panhandle A&m
McCamey High School
Sal Ross
Lobo
Lobos Set For Conference Play At Portales
Sul Ross coach Paul Red Pierce says the improved Lobos aim to win the New Mexico conference in their first year and stay undefeated. Red Beard leads with 230 rushing yards in 25 carries, Putt Brandon has 182 passing yards on 11 of 21, Otis Parks handles kicking, and Eastern New Mexico visits Portales on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lobos
New Mexico
Portales
Rossonians
Daniel Baker
San Angelo College
Glenn
Red” Beard
Beard
C. E
Brandon
Otis Parks
Sul Ross
Paul “Red” Pierce
Mrs. C. D. Wood Recovering After Stroke
Mrs. C. D. Wood who suffered a slight stroke Monday is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Wood
Junior Patrol Forms To Safeguard City School Zone
A Junior Patrol of about 20 boys is organized at Central ward school to guard children during recess and at arrival and departure times. Members wear Sam Browne belts and badges, will report speeding cars in the school zone to the city office, and traffic signs are posted on the highway past the school. Mayor L B Starns says city commission approval and motorist cooperation are sought. patrol organizer is L D Morris of Alpine Radiator shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ward
Sam Browne
North Fifth Street
City’ Commission
L. B. Starns
L. D. Morris
Carney Heads to Officer Training School
Col. J. T. Carney left Brewster County to attend Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania for a 40 week advanced military police course. He is a World War III veteran with over five years foreign service in France Belgium Germany and Luxembourg in charge of truck transport and military police units. H. R. Gard will serve as acting county surveyor during Carney’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Carney
Brewster County
Carlisle Barracks
Col. Carney
France
Belgium
Germany
Luxembourg
H. R. Gard
Shirley Blevins Named Alpine FFA Sweetheart
Shirley Blevins won the Alpine FFA Sweetheart contest with 18 900 votes, Bennie Stephenson was runner up with 15 009 votes. Eddie Martin ran the senior class campaign and will receive a ring while Shirley gets a jacket. A photo will be sent to Future Farmer Magazine for monthly Sweetheart competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Blevins
Bennie Stephenson
Eddie Martin
FFA
Shirley
Miss Blevins
Future Farmer Magazine
Austin
Marfa Optometrist Dr Monroe Slack Dies After Attack
Dr Monroe Slack of Marfa optometrist and jew elry shop owner died at home Tuesday from a heart attack He had lived in Marfa 22 years born 1891 in Greer county Oklahoma He married Enid Gaines of Pecos in 1910 and moved to Marfa in 1925 Survived by widow a son Monroe two daughters two brothers a sister and mother Funeral plans awaited relatives arrival
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Monroe Slack
Slack
Greer County
Okla
Barstow
Texas
T. F. Slack
Enid Gaines
Pecos
New Residence Under Construction Near Dorris Home
A six room concrete tile house with basement and garage is being built near the W. B. Dorris residence for Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dorris Jr. A separate four room home for Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cox in North Alpine is nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Dorris
W. B. Dorris Jr
E. R. Cox
North Alpine
Nimrods Swarm Into Alpine As Antelope Hunting Begins
Seven officers were elected at the Permian Basin Area Council of Girl Scouts meeting held Sunday at the new Mitre Peak camp in the Davis Mountains. Hold-over officers expire in 1948. Lunch for 36 followed a camp-site inspection and council business covering budgets, quotas, and plans for 1947-48. Representatives came from Alpine, Fort Stockton, Grandfalls, McCamey, Midland, Monahans, and Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin Area Council of Girl Scouts
Girl Scout
Mitre Peak
Davis Mountains
Midland
Howard Markley
Odessa
Benjamin F. Berkeley
Alpine
M. C. Puckett
Fort Stockton
Area Board
Grandfalls
McCamey
Monahans
Pecos
Del Rio Rep Moore Seeks 29th Senate Seat
Charles B. Moore a Del Rio state representative and sheriff association member announced his candidacy for the 29th Senatorial district. Midland attorney Tom Sealy introduced Moore at a West Texas officers barbecue at the H B Dunagan farm with sheriffs deputies city policemen and highway patrolmen from San Angelo to El Paso in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Charles B. Moore
del Rio
Sheriffs Association of Texas
Tom Sealy
Moore
West Texas
H. B. Dunagan
San Angelo
el Paso
Sanderson Eagles Top Alpine Bucks In Jackson Field Victory
Coach England's Sanderson Eagles beat the Alpine Bucks 20 6 at Jackson Field last Friday night before a large crowd. Dumas left injured but returned, and Riggle and Dumas led the Bucks' defense while Hill and Harrell starred for Sanderson. The Bucks rest this weekend for a Oct 10 match with Fabens, a tough district test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Sanderson Eagles
Alpine Bucks
Jackson Field
Grandfalls Cowboys
Grandfalls
Bucks
Riggle
Dumas
Homer Hill
Jack Harrell
Eagles
Fabens
Antelope season opens across Brewster and Presidio regions
Hunters began the opening antelope season with Hunt No. 1 on several ranches in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties running yesterday through today. Hunt No. 2 starts Monday in Presidio County followed by Hunt No. 3 and Hunt No. 4 across Jeff Davis, Presidio, Hudspeth and Culberson counties. Six hundred sixty permits were issued in Austin with many sportsmen planning to bag or shoot a fleet-footed antelope. Notables drawing permits include Dr. D. A. Hilton, Jank C. Mason, Col. W. F. Winton and Rev. John E. Pickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Kobernot & Son
Kennedy, Pender, Kimball, Cartwright
Baylor
Vernon McIntyre
Fopenauer
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Rou Sectio
Petain
Bogel
Fletcher
Brite
Love
Eppenauer
Presido County
Hunt
Smith, Gillett, Jones, Coffield
M. O. Means
Medley
Everett
Presidio
Hunt No. 4
Honeycutt
Mosley
Lee Moore
Sibley, Roundsville
Frank Jones
Hudpeth
Culberson
Austin
D. A. Hilton
Jank C. Mason
W. F. Winton
John E. Pickering
the Christian Church
Alpine Sergeant Attends Fort Bliss Radar Course
Sgt. Aurelio R. Olazada Jr. of Alpine Texas studies radar repair and maintenance for 37 weeks at Fort Bliss as part of the Antiaircraft Artillery and Guided Missile branch. The program covers math, radio, electricity and field applications for missiles. Olazaba, a 1942 enlistee with 28 months overseas, holds the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre ribbon with three stars and volunteers with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Alpine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Bliss
Aurelio R. Olazada Jr
Alpine
Texas
Alpine High School
Olazaba
New Uniform Traffic Law Requires Immediate Accident Reports
The law requires drivers involved in accidents with injury or death to notify local police if within a municipality or contact county officers or Texas Highway Patrol otherwise. A written report must be sent to the department within 24 hours if property damage or injury/death occurs. Provisions also restrict following fire apparatus and driving over unprotected hoses without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Office
Texas Highway Patrol
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Texas Rockies
Carl Garner
van Horn Advocate
Jack Jolly
Uncle Sam
Nonce
Mrs. A. N. Alkire
U. S
SR Orchestra
M. A. Webb
Hillbillies
Carney
Officer Training School
By Joe Smith
Girl Scout Council
Chas. B. Moore
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