Combs Letter Outlines Post Lake Proposal To Brewster County
David E Combs to County Judge Felix McGaughy outlines rough terms for deeded land to Brewster County for a Post Lake south of Marathon Texas The plan includes 40 to 50 acres for the lake on 60 to 80 total acres with retained land north of the road shore line and mineral rights. water rights above and below the dam are discussed with Catto Gate Ranch and others Evaporation seepage and costs would be borne by the county If water shortages force stoppage the land would revert to donors Combs notes the group seeks cooperation not construction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Combs
Felix McGaughy
Brewster County
Marathon
David
Fort Penn Park
Pena Creek
Combs
Holland Drug To Reopen October 21 Under New Managers
Mrs. John R. Daniel has purchased the Holland Drug from Sack Fruge and Gene Benson and plans to reopen about October 21. She has moved to Alpine with her husband after selling a Presidio drug store and previously ran the Daniel farm at Boquillas. The store will be remodeled with new fixtures and will stock drugs sundries and gifts and operate the package store from the hotel lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Daniel
Holland
Sack Fruge
Gene Benson
Daniel
Presidio
Alpine
Daniel Farm
Boquillas
Bix Bend Park
Sheriff Gray makes 22 mile dash to Marfa in 12 minutes
Fort Davis on Sunday Sheriff Tom Gray driving a police Ford covered the 22 mile stretch to Marfa in twelve minutes while accompanied by a student who had been bitten by a rattlesnake. The youth aged about eighteen was treated at Fort Davis and Alpine later. Gray said the speedometer showed over 110 mph but the car felt steady. Also noted: Roy Lyons and Trotti family guests of the Kimballs on an Antelope hunt in Alpine country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Scobee
Fort Davis
Marfa
Tom Gray
Pout
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
State Park Indian Lodge
Sheriff Gray
Gray
Lobos Triumph Over Dani Baker 35-0 on Hilltop
Sul Ross Lobos, despite 190 yards in penalties, routed Dani Baker 35-0 as Charles Boyles and Ted Scown led the offense with two touchdowns and a kickoff return. The Lobos, coming off a 9-8 win over Sam Houston, prepare for a home game against Southwest Texas State Teachers at San Marcos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lovos
Dani Baker
Charles Boyles
Lobo
Sul Ross
Ted Scown
Lobos
Sul Rost
Sam Houston State
Abilene Christian
Southwest Texas State Teachers College Bobcats
San Marcos
Bobcats
University of Corpus Christ
Southwestern University
Joe Sanchez
San Antonio
Dickie
Charles
Ted
Building permits here the past month total
A Jones building program kept steady pace in September with permits totaling 67 550 issued at the city office. The total included the Baptist Bible Chair building with a last month award. Other permits listed include Lutie Britt 4 000, Sanderson 6th 4 000, EA McMillap 8 000, RG Crowder 11 000, Jim Francis 10 000, RG Elliott 2500, Alfred Leyva 1 000, and a 131 800 Baptist Bible Chair block and brick veneer on East Avenue. Local rainfall in Hig Hend-Davis mountains added moisture, with Alpine receiving 1 1/2 inches Saturday night and totals rising to 3.27 inches for September and 17.15 inches for the year locally. A jury note ends abruptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
New Baptist Bible Chair
Lutie Britt
Res Sanderson &N. 6Th
Louis
Rodrigue
Sr. Srm
Alpine
EA. McMillap
Rock. Concrete Res
N. Ard St
RG. Crowder
N. Loop Rd
Jim Francis
Bllott
Holland
Alfred C. Leyva
Srm
Baptist Bible Chair
E. Av. C
Hig Hend-Davis Mountains
Bucks Beat Shorthorns 13-9 in Alpine showdown
Alpine Bucks defeated the Marfa Shorthorns 13 to 9 on Friday night at Martin Field. Bucks led in most stats but trailed in rushing yardage 161 to 118 while Marfa outgained on the ground. The Bucks, using 19 players, forced a fumble and connected on a key 30 yard TD pass from Dan Valenzuela to David Hernandez for the winning score in the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Bucks
Marfan Shorthorns
Alpine Lads
Sho Horns
Martin Field
Marfa
Bucks
Shorthorns
Alpine
Gordine Arrow
Bobby Hammons
Luis Arnandes
John
Co Fain
Luis Hernandes
Bobby Tobes
Jack Richardson
Dan Valenzuela
Rerback
David Hernandez
Dickie Allen
Luis Hernando
Maria
Ignine
Gerdine Barrow
Valenzuela
Hernandez
Permian Basin Firemen To Meet Here Oct 14
Permian Basin firemen to converge on Alpine for their annual gathering hosted by the Alpine volunteer fire department. The program includes a Gay’s act Hitter and a dance at the high school gymnasium, with further details promised in next week’s Avalanel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basin
J.C. Cooley
Asociation
Alpine Volunter Fire Department
Governor Shivers Bagged Antelope on Alpine Hunt
Gov Allan Shivers hunted on the H L Kobernot & Son ranch north of Alpine on opening day, bagging an antelope. His administrative assistant Garland Smith also bagged a buck. The party arrived Sunday and stayed through Tuesday, with a stag dinner at the Holland hotel and many local and nearby guests. The governor praised the climate and scenery and urged locals to promote tourism, inviting visitors to discover Big Bend country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Shivers
H. L. Kobernot & Son
Alpine
Garland Smith
Shivers
Holland Hotel
Colorado
Big Head
Davis Mountains
Newton Harrell
Clay
Board of Regents
State Ors
Claude Voyles
Ranchman
L.A. Nordan
San Anton 1O
Jimmy Nixson
San Antonio
Garland
Citrus Growers Assn
Dave Blackburn
Victoria Bank & Trust’ Co
Johnny Winters
Refugio
J. J
Hern
Laredo
John Ward
Harold Herndon
D. M. Pollard
Annual Girl Scout Drive Opens October 14
The Holl and hotel breakfast on Saturday morning October 14 at 7:30 kicks off Alpine’s annual Girl Scout drive for funds to bring training and instruction to local girls. The goal is $2000 to support the camp at Mitre weak and the year’s activities. The event may feature guest speakers, with mothers of Scouts urged to attend and volunteer. More than 150 girls aged 7 to 15 benefited from training and programs this year, including first aid, homemaking, and citizenship emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Hotel
Bue
Iil
Alpine
In Scouts
Mitreweak
Permian Basin
Alpine Soldier Enlists At Lackland Air Force Base
Pvt. Russell W. Henderson, son of Mr and Mrs George Henderson of Alpine, has reported to Lackland AFB Texas for basic training. The base near San Antonio serves as the gateway to Air Force basic and officer training, shaping assignments and career paths for enlistees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Russell W. Henderson
George Henderson
Alpine
Lackland Afb
McKland
Saitomio
al Bastc
Alem
Air Force
Bal
Alpine Postoffice Aims for First Class Status in 1951
Receipts for the calendar year reached 28 334 07 through September and the Alpine postoffice may enter the first class bracket at the start of the 1951 fiscal year on July 1. The September quarter totaled 10 449 96, a gain of over 2 000 from a year earlier, boosting the year to 28 224 07 with one quarter left. December quarter receipts last year were 10 865, with expectations of similar gains this year to surpass the 40 000 threshold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Nine Area Men Report for Armed Services Duty
Nine men from Brewster, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Terrell counties left Monday for Fort Bliss El Paso to report for duty in the armed services after passing physicals last month The list includes Dean Etheridge Joe Ramirez Rogelio Lopez of Alpine and Walio Marin of Fort Davis On record thirty men have headed from the area for October 19 according to the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Jett Davis
Presidio
Bloys Mark 60th Anniversary Camp Meeting
October 10, 1950 marks the 60th anniversary of the first Bloys camp meeting at Skillman. Succession, friends and pioneers are invited to gather at 10 30 a m for a friendly celebration at the old campground. A short talk is planned at 11 and a basket lunch at noon. Each group is asked to bring a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloys
Skillman
Oetover
Succesors
Thare
First Test At McIntyre Well Produces Tiny Water Amount
The initial test at the old McIntyre off test well seven miles south of town last weekend yielded only a small amount of water. The city of Helals reported the pump drew air within ten minutes after cleaning to 650 feet and the pump at about the TK0-foot level. A lower pump and another test may be planned. Drury Wood and his daughter Ellen of Del Rio visited Saturday night. they returned home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
Helals
Materal
Drury Wood
Ellen
Del
Soil Conservation Tour Highlights Grass Cover Benefits Near Alpine
Forty three participants toured the Barr Putte ranch northeast of Alpine to compare moisture retention in grazed versus bare soils. Experts explained how plant cover helps rainfall infiltrate, with buffalo grass stands reaching deeper moisture than stripped ground. Visitors saw seed germination, pasture rest trials, and differences in grass species across the Hess and Marathon ranch stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramny Jou Rauehenn
Alpine
King Ranch
Hess Ranch
Marathon
Lelthead
Soil Conservation Service
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Holland Drug
Ernor Shivers
Kill
Bob
Willoughby
Hunter
Sheriff
Rattler
Roy Lyons
Trotti
Liberty
Kimballs
Dan
Baker Hillbillies
Otis Kimball
W. W. Maxwell
Malcom
Charles J. Thomas
Highland Area
Fort Hancock
Petroleum Marketers Asn
Austin
Beard Beard
Alpine Post Office
Russell Henderson
Lackland
Mcintyre Well
Soil Conservation District
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