Maid Of Cotton Novel Set For 1953 Contest Title
A new novel Mother of the Maid debuts September 29. Mrs Ily Badham Coxe and Frances Warfield tell how her daughter Emmy, a Sweet Briar freshman, wins county and state contests and vies in Memphis for the 1953 Maid of Cotton crown with Coxe Army backing. Roy Doty illustrations liven the comic moments. Holt Rinehart Winston publishes as the cotton industry seeks the 1951 precursor. Twenty finalists compete in Memphis December 28 and 29.
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Ily Badham Coxe
South Carolina
Emmy
Ioes
Memphis
Tennessee
Coxe
Frances Warfield
Roy Doty
Ook
Holt Rinehart
Winston, Inc
Council's SR Dance Starts Semester After SR Painting
Student Council opened the term with a successful SR dance following the painting. President Woody Richards states Cordell anticipates an active year with elections for secretary and treasurer. The council will nominate several dates for a general election, urging students to participate.
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Eost
Woody Richards
Ely
Coun
Alpine Wave Funds Aid September Operating Costs
The Gilmer Aiken Foundation contributed 10 250 dollars to help defray operating expenses during September. The donation aims to support ongoing programs and stabilize monthly finances for the Alpine organization.
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Alpine
Sal Rass’s Miss Maxine Cochran Crowned West Texas Cotton Queen
Miss Maxine Cochran won the West Texas Cotton Festival Queen title at Fabens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs W B Cochran. She received a 950 cash prize, a crown, a loving cup, and expenses to Memphis. Marilyn C Geyer was named runnerup. The event featured a dance, outfits from local merchants, and a ceremonial crown by John N Hendricks.
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Sal Rass
Maxine Cochran
Miss Cochran
Rio V Press Co
Fotton
Hey Woman's Cub
Io Valley
ED Pi
W. B. Cochran
For Woman's Cub
Elssile
Valley Woman's Club
Dry Goods Co
Memphis
D. Myres Co
el Paso Sas
Marilyn C. Geyer
Texas
Western College
Art Club Begins 24th Year Here
The Surposs Art Club enters its twenty fourth year with officer elections led by president Bernice Eddleman and officers Ferricane Gaymans Cady. The group meets Wednesdays six to eight p.m under Arts and Crafts class for one semester hour credit. Sponsor is Miss Hill. Members mostly work with ceramics with glass and lamination noted.
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Bernice Eddleman
Sammie Ferricane
Rose Mary Gaymans
Susan Cady
Miss Hill
Survey of Chisos vegetation under protection study
Warnock and Polocek, with Mrs Dr Barton Warnock and Virgil Polocek, conducted a weekend survey for Texas A&M in Big Bend National Park. Jack Sul Ross botany professor had previously staked the Chisos plots and noted vegetation changes since 1955. A follow up survey is planned for five to ten years to observe growth and conditions under protection from human disturbances.
Sul Ross State College 1960 Basketball Schedule Released
Sul Ross State College releases its 1960 basketball schedule listing nonconference and Lone Star Conference games. Key dates include December delays with opponents New Mexico Western Wayland Baptist Stephen F Austin Howard Payne Sam Houston Lamar Tech Southwest Texas Texas Western and Texas A and M with home games at 7 30 PM and travel ahead of February clashes.
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Sul Ross State College
Stephen F. Austin
Texas A
Southwest Texas Fe
Lamar Techruary
Sam Houston
433 Pay Fines For Not Having Permits
Austin report shows 433 people paid fines for lacking hunting and fishing licenses after Sept 1. Monthly law enforcement totals include 546 arrests and fines and costs of 575.82 dollars, with five fines for telephoning for fish.
License Revocations Hit Multiple Wildlife Violators
Licenses were revoked on a dozen violators including individuals who telephoned the fish and others who killed deer out of season. The action targets improper use of electrical devices in fishing and illegal deer hunting, reflecting enforcement efforts by wildlife authorities.
Cadillac’s new 1961 model inspires automotive world
A completely new Cadillac for 1961 showcases a fresh design concept with a shorter silhouette, increased head room, and sculptured panels. It features a quieter engine, new front suspension, lubrication-free chassis, improved steering and braking, and greater maneuverability. Eleven body styles offer wide interiors and rich color and fabric options. Your dealer will introduce you to this inspiring, high quality car.
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Cadillac
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