Livestock feeding projects spark youth growth in Texas
Ted Gouldy notes growing focus on commercial feeding by 4 H and FFA youths in Texas. Harold Law's steers sold for 36 to 37 dollars per hundred, reflecting practical business learning with adult sponsors and bank notes. The piece recalls past gold emblem awards for a small town FFA chapter and Rotary farm support, then laments fading publicity and local shows.
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FFA
Texas
Harold Law
Parker County
Fort Worth
Rotary Club
Aline
Sul Hoss
Kansas City
Lobos Fall to Bearkats in Huntsville Conference Clash
Sul Ross Lobos lose in Huntsville as Sam Houston State Bearkats outscore 28 21. Lobos tie 14 14 at half, lead slips after third, with Laffoon connecting on key passes. Jimmy Mobley out with injury, Bob Boyles hampered in second half but expected back next game.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Sam Houston State Bearkats
Huntsville
Lobos
Bearkats
Sam Houston
Sam “Houston
Jimmy Mobley
North Texas
Bob Boyles
Lobos Prepare For Conference Clash With Southwest Texas State
Sul Ross hosts Southwest Texas State at 8 p m on October 13 at Jackson Field after recent Huntsville trip and a close loss to Sam Houston State. Bobcats boast a 208 pound line and fast backfield led by Dacus Hollon Chatin Barrington Swindler. Sul Ross aims to even the series after last season’s San Marcos visit. District Boy Scout committee to meet at Holland hotel Oct 16 at 7 30 pm.
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Sul Ross Lobos
Huntsville
Sam Houston State
Southwest Texas State Bobkats
Jackson ‘Ield
Texas
Trinity
Central Texas
Bobcats
Lone’ Star
Lobos
Mitten Jewlers
San Marcos
Dacus
Tommy Hollon
Leo ‘Chatin
Billy Barrington
Ed Swindler
Sul Ross
Hunteville
San Meteos
Basbe Ies
Borel
Pauley
Boyles
Hurley
Ticker
Harrell
Smith
Bingham
Stacy
Turner
Laffoon
Mobley
DuClos
Big Bend
Boy Scouts
Holland Hotel
R. M. Hawkins
Important Alpine Dates for Meetings and Events
Important Dates To Remember lists regular meetings for Alpine clubs and organizations. It includes Sundays church visits and weekly meetings such as Chamber of Commerce Directors Mondays at 7 30 pm Lions Club Tuesdays at noon and Rotary Club Thursdays at noon. It notes Legion events and district meetings with dates like October 18 District Convention by the American Legion.
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Avalanche
Church of
Chamber of Commerce
Leion Club
Reg
American Leion Meeting
Scouts
Rotary Club
Holland Hotel
Eeery
Big Bend
American Legion
People Urged to Pick Up Extra Magazine Copies
The office requests residents who ordered extra copies of the 60th Anniversary issue to collect them promptly to gauge remaining supply.
Circle W Cafe Opens Today With New Owner
The Circle W cafe on West Holland Ave welcomes new owner Mrs. Dot Sparks. The overhaul includes a front entrance upgrade, fresh paint, and a welcoming interior. Free coffee and cones will be offered at opening, with Hi Dinners served at midday and other meals a la carte later. The cafe will focus on home cooking.
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Circle W
West Holland Ave
Dot Sparks
National Letter Writing Week Sets Oct 14 to 20
The post office department will participate in National Letter Writing week from October 14 to 20. Local merchants will display stamps and stationery to celebrate. Patrons are urged to keep postage stamps on hand to enjoy convenience and renew friendships across the country.
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Post Office Department
Football Results Across Texas Colleges and Towns
Scores show Sam Houston 28 Sul Ross 21 and North Texas 48 East Texas 7. Lamar Tech 24 Trinity 14. Cal Poly 13 San Diego St. 2. Alpine Canyon 46 Big Lake 0. Fort Stockton 19 Marfa 20. Barstow 36 Buena Vista 13. Pyote 54 Toyah 22. Fort Davis and Marathon await results.
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Sam Houston
Sul Ross
Howard Payne
Sw. Tex. St
Trinity
Lamar Tech
F. Austin
North Texas
E. Texas
San Diego
Cal Poly
Juan Sierra Blanca
Blackwell
Barstow
Buena Vista
Pyote
Toyah
Santa Claus and Reindeer Return to Alpine
Alpine mieszkańskie residents will again see Santa Claus and his four live reindeer in a parade at 8:30 p m on December Sth. Grady Carothers of Goldthwaite Texas will bring the sleigh reindeer as part of his herd in Central Texas, with the event sponsored by the local chamber of commerce.
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Santa
Dander
Blitzen
Dancer
Santa Claus
Alpine
Chamber of Com[merce
Nick
Grady ‘Carothers
Goldthwaite
Texas
Carothers
McCamey Rolls to 28-0 Victory Over Alpine Bucks
In Alpine the McCamey Bears defeated the Alpine Bucks 28 to 0 on Badger field. McCamey jumped to a 21 point first quarter lead on a 50 yard run and two interceptions. Ray mond Garrison kicked three extra points. Alpine blocked a Badger punt and threatened, but McCamey extended the margin late in the game. Fort Stockton, Big Lake, Wink, and Crane results are noted with Crane losing 42-20 to Wink.
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Alpine Bucks
McCamey
Badger Field
Badgers
Raymond
Garrison
Ducks
Badger
Dan Kent
Alpine
Bucks
Alpines
cCamey
Mamie Duane Smith
Soa
Fort Stockton
Traan
Big Lake
Wink
Crane
Marfa
Alpine | Bucks
Fred "Williams
Garry Tens
Dlerson
Carlos Robledo
Hats Pauley
Alpine High School
Buzzy Lassiter
Valerie Richardson
Delegation Gathers For American Legion District Meeting
More than 200 delegates from 16th Congressional District posts will attend the autumn convention in Odessa October 13 and 14 led by District Commander John P. Crooks Jr. The agenda includes a push for a proposed constitutional amendment funding a $78 million land program for veterans, plus emphasis on boosting 16th district membership which Crooks notes has led quotas in recent years. The event precedes Crooks’ planned travel to the national convention in Miami after Alpine host duties.
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American Legion
16Th Congressional District
Sauteday
John P. Crooks Jr
Odessa
Crooks
Legion
Alpine
Miami
Bi Bend
Auxiliary
Fritz Bill Weyerts
Central of Alpine leads Big Bend Junior Conference football
Centennial ties Van Horn 7-7 after rally in a 7-1 final. Central trounces Marfa 13-0 and 20-6 while setting up a decisive trip to Van Horn. Centennial travels to Pecos next, aiming to stay in the race as Big Bend Junior Conference action continues.
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Central OF Alpine
Central
Marfa
Alpine
Marfa Lads Central
Marfa Resistan
Alpine Lads
van Horne
Centennial
Pecos
Big Bend
Pee ‘Cos
Blackwell
Space Stock Take Hopes for Art in Orbit
A brief note mentions taking stock in space and hints at art possibly arriving in orbit.
Fellowship Club marks twelfth year of fellowship
The Fellowship club, meeting on the second Tuesday in the Hospitality room of the Presbyterian Edueeh, ended its 12th year with 41 members in attendance. Organized 12 years ago by Rev. Fred S. Rogers, the group has met weekly for fellowship, sharing meals prepared by members, and discussing topics of interest. Past presidents list 12 names, including George Kou and Raymond Garnett, with meals and beverages served by members. The club remains non denominational and non political, with proceeds none and a steady meal price increments from 38¢ to $1.00.
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Fellowship Club
Fred S. Rogers
Joe L-Smith
E C. Coleman
Fellowship Ince
Rogers
George Kou
Raymond Garnett
Patterson
H. E. Gates
Joe Smith
L 'McCollim
Ved. Smith
Dim *Rancois
Val Itichardaon
Chasanter
Ray’ Morrow
J. N. Pulliam
FL McCollum
Ves.“Smith
J. Roy
Spe
Thetcao
Masonic Building Gets New Stairway Entrance
Construction advances on replacing the main stairway to the second floor of the Masonic building. Workers have removed the old stairs from the north side and installed new pine stairs, with a new access planned from the west sidewalk once cut. Plaster work on the south wall continues and the partition wall is being readied. The site notes completion this week.
Girl Scout Fund Drive Set to Open October 20
The Girl Scout annual fund drive will start with a breakfast at 7 30 a m at the Holland hotel on Saturday October 20. The drive plan was approved by the Girl Scout council at its Tuesday meeting. Posters prepared by the scouts will be shown next week in downtown Alpine. Further details and participants will be announced.
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Holland
Girl ‘Scout Council
Alpine
Polio Outbreak Hits Fort Davis Sends Boys to Hospital
Two Fort Davis schoolboys contracted polio leading to urgent airlift to Abilene for treatment. Albert Fryar, 11, survived initial days, while Ed Henry Dutchover Jr., 15, died after a brief decline. A third child was observed for possible infection as authorities disinfect the town and close schools.
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Fort Davis
A. N. Alkire
Fort. Davis
Abliene
Hospital
Albert Fryar
Bil) Fryar
Abilene
Pauline Faton
Fryar
John G. Prude
Albert
Ed Henry Dutchover Jr
FH. Dutchover
Myrtle Gray
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Ted Gouldy
Livestock Reporter of
South Hill
Rossonians
Texas State
Legion Hall
Lions
Elpidio Ramos
V. F. W. Post No
Presbyterian Church
Wesley Bice
Roy Whiteside
J. Y. Walker
Texas Cafe
Aval
Circle ‘W
Ugh
Reindeer
Grady Carother
John F. Crooks
van Horn
Masonic Building
Central Pta
Io Central Pta
Central School
Hugh Nix
Glen Rosets
C. F. Kimball
Meriwethe
Dallas
Girl Scout
Get ‘Ober
Little Eddie Webster
Fd Webster
Abilene F
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