Art Society to Convene Founding Meeting at Alpine Center
Pro tem officers Frank Gervasi, Mrs. Van Orden, and Dr. Alfred Rochester outline the agenda for the next Art Society meeting at 7 30 p m October 19 at the Alpine Community Center. Invitations go to area artists and patron members. Charter membership will be formed from those attending the first meeting. Election of a vice president and board members, membership registration, and dues collection are planned.
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Bers
Frank Gervasi
van Orden
Alfred Rochester
Alpine Community Center
Art Society
DAR to Meet Here Saturday in Big Bend Chapter Event
The Big Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its monthly meeting on October 14 at 3 p.m. in the home of Mrs. James Glasscock. Program chair Mrs. Ray Van Cleef will present color slides titled Tour of the Schools sponsored by NSCAR. All members urged to attend.
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Big Bend
Daughters of the American Revolution
James Glasscock
Ray van Cleef
NSCAR
TV education claim sparks FCC ad executive critique
An ad executive told the FCC that making television educational could cure child addicts while noting that TV costs have risen and viewers may be enjoying it less.
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FCC
Diamonds for comparison at our shop
The speaker invites customers to shop around and compare prices and value, claiming confidence and superiority by offering more value than competitors. They emphasize that comparison will favor their diamond sales and encourage choosing their store.
Knight Couple Celebrates 50th Golden Anniversary in Marfa
About 200 friends attended the October 8 1961 reception at the Pilot Club Lodge Marfa honoring Mr. and Mrs O A Knight on their 50th anniversary. The event featured a 3 piece string band gold decor and a 3 tier cake. The Knights who wed in El Paso Oct 6 1911 have long served the community and Mr Knight retired from Hidalgo County office in 1960 after 38 years service.
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O. A. Knight
Pilot Club Lodge
Marfa
Brooks Bentley
J. H. Cass
J. B. Pruett
Phris
R. B. Pruett
Rudolph Mellard
Edwena Hurley
el Paso
Texas
Knight
Iidio County
Central PTA Hosts TV Panel Discussion at Central School
Central School PTA program chairman Mrs. H. L. Surratt announces a panel discussion titled Time Out for Television at the regular 4 p.m. meeting on Monday Oct. 16 in the Central School auditorium. Moderator Paul Forchheimer leads panelists Jack Frost Dr. Wally Johnson Mrs. Arvel Ponton and Gene Hendryx with nursery care at the Girl Scout Hut provided by the 6th grade troop.
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Central School Pta
H. L. Surratt
Central School
Paul Forchheimer
Jack Frost
Wally Johnson
Arvel Ponton
Gene Hendryx
Auxiliary To Hold Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly business and program meeting at 8 p m on Monday October 16 in the Legion Hall. Mrs Bruce Sutton asks all members to be present.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Bruce Sutton
Civil Defense Meeting Attracts Members And Guests
Progress Has Meeting on civil defense informative. Coffee and dessert served on arrival. Present were Mmes. Bowden Clouse Hawkins Hunter Larsh McCollum Rice Shields Schulze Vogt Vincent Bailey Seymour Shortt Lockhan Williams and guest Mrs. Geeslin.
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Cording
Mmes. A. J. Bowden
K. Clouse
R. L. Hawkins
Charles Hunter
Leroy Larsh
Frank McCollum
James Rice
Mayron Shields
Sam Schulze
Paul Vogt
Doyle Vincent
Henry Bailey
Ray Seymour
E. C. Shortt
Lockhan
Williams
George Geeslin
Baptist WMS Holds Malaya Missions Program
The Baptist WMS met with Mrs. R. Spence to hear a report on missions in Malaya. Hostesses served cheese toast date bars and coffee to Mmes. Vincent Peters Williams McIntyre C. C. Hol man Landrith A. J. Bowden.
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Baptist
WMS
R. Spence
Malaya
Mmes. Vincent
Peters
Willams, McIntyre
C. C. Holman
Landrith
A. J. Bowden
Alpine Garden Club Dinner Moves to Thursday at 6 PM
The Alpine Garden Club will host a family dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist Church. Carl Williams will give a safety program. All members are asked to note the day and time change.
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Alpine Garden Club
Methodist
Carl Williams
Burch Family Sees California and Grand Canyon Tour
Mr and Mrs W D Burch and their son Bill returned from a two week trip to California and western states. They were joined by daughter Mrs James Ervin and two grandchildren from Alpine, now back in Redwood City. They visited Phoenix Los Angeles Yosemite Bryce Canyon Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks reporting vivid fall colors and Bryce Canyon as the standout for unique formation and grandeur.
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W. D. Burcham
Bill
California
James Ervin
Alpine
Redwood City
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Yosemite
Bryce Canyon
Ziom
Grand Canyon National Parks
Burchams
Utah
Dallas businessman visits Alpine last week
Hugh White of Dallas was in Alpine as a business visitor during the previous week, meeting with local contacts and inspecting operations.
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Hugh White
Dallas
Alpine
Fort Stockton to get shopping center and new Post Office
Classified notices report a shopping center and a new Post Office planned for Fort Stockton. The items outline construction and approvals expected to advance in coming months. Local businesses anticipate growth and residents await further details on site and timing.
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Fort Stockton
Bonnie Faye Killion Weds Mr Abercrombie
Bonnie Faye Killion married Mr Abercrombie in a home ceremony. The couple’s nuptials were conducted in a private setting with family members present.
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Bonnie Faye Killion
Mr. Abercrombie
Spaghetti Supper Set at American Legion Hall Saturday
The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a spaghetti supper at the American Legion Hall at 6 30 p m on Saturday October 14. Plates cost 50 cents for adults and youths. Proceeds support Legion activities.
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American Legion Hall
American Legion Auxiliary
Iraan eleven tops Fort Davis Indians in October clash
The Iraan eleven defeated the Fort Davis Indians 39 to 7, marking Fort Davis first loss of the 1936 season. The piece also reports Jeff Davis County tax rolls showing cattle 21 708 head valued at 325 620 and land 1 391 516 acres valued at 2 187 790, with last year figures contrasted. Also notes visits, travel, and local civic items including lamb shipments from Marfa and Masons district gathering in Alpine.
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Avalanche
Iraan
Fort Davis
Jeff Davis County
Riot Leaders Rehoused in Colorado State Penitentiary
Rioters who led disturbances at a Colorado state hospital have been moved to the state penitentiary for security. The decision follows a brief uprising that caused damage but no reported injuries.
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Colorado State
State Penitentiary
Shower Fetes Bertha Valadez in Victorian Ballroom Affair
Bertha Valadez celebrated with a shower at the Holland Hotel Ballroom. White cake decorated with lilies and pink accents was served along with punch. Lorina Buckner assisted at the punch bowl while Mrs Jack and Miss Ramos cut the cake. The refreshment table featured pink tulle and a bride and groom centerpiece with three pink candies. Gold scripted streamers announced Bertha Dan October 12, 1961. Miss Valadez and Mrs Abelino Ogas hosted the receiving line. The honoree wore a magenta velvet dress with chiffon skirt and matching accessories.
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Jack
Holland Hotel
Lorina Buckner
Miss Ramos
Bertha Dan
Bertha Valadez
Honoree
Abelino Ogas
Crime should be followed by punishment on TV
A fragment notes a debate over crime and punishment paralleled by televised content, reflecting media framing and public discourse about justice. The sentence hints at a tension between real-world consequences and fictional or broadcast representations.
Navy blue floral dress chosen by Mrs Valadez
Mrs Valadez selected a navy blue floral dress as part of a described outfit. The article notes the color and pattern as key elements of her attire.
Americans Quick to Draw Conclusions Remain Wrong
Some Americans still jump to incorrect conclusions quickly despite warnings and evidence. The tendency shows in debate, media coverage, and public opinion shaping, echoing a broader challenge in critical thinking and information literacy.
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