State Approves 2 New Sul Ross Programs Application Is Filed With City Officials
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co seeks large rate increases in Alpine from six to 162 percent. Richard Turner and Fred Kester filed the application with the Alpine City Commission. Turner's briefing claims the moves would raise annual revenue to about 796,421 dollars and net income near 11,049 dollars, justifying the hikes as inflation and fair returns require. The commission took no action at the Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
City Commission
Richard Turner
Fort Stockton
Fred Kester
Midland
Turner
Sul Ross Plans New Certificate Programs for West Texas Schools
The Texas Commission on Higher Education approved two Sul Ross State College certificate programs to aid small West Texas schools. A library science certificate aims to train public school librarians and teachers in essential library duties, while a guidance and counseling cert responds to local administrator requests. A medical technology program, in cooperation with Shannon West Texas Hospital, will span four years with three at Sul Ross and a fourth year in clinical labs. graduates will receive medical technology credentials. The actions align with evolving state accreditation and professional standards.
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Sul Ross State College
West Texas
Austin
Texas Commission On Higher Education
Bevington Reed
Sul Ross
Shannon West Texas Hospital
San Angjo
Texas Education Agency
Reed
Wil
Aces
Shannor West Texas Hospital
Shannon
American Association of Medical Technologists
Alpine memories recall Lyles lists 1900 01 residents
Otto Hilbrich recalls a 1954 segment list from L. L. Lyles, a Southern Pacific telegrapher, detailing Alpine residents, unmarried men, churches, stores, and local officials from 1900 1901. The compilation names families, businesses, and community roles, noting Alpine's population mix and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllen
Otto Hilbrich
L. L. Lyles
Southern Pacific Railroad
Alpine
Mr. Lyles
Otto
Seguin
McIntyre
Ragin
Nevill
Gourley
Kincaid
Lackey
Nations
Garnett
Slight
Ferguson
Jackson
Powe
Hancock
Baines
van Sickle
Phelps
Crouthers
Ducar
Harrison
Blevins
Fuller
Sharp
Carnes
Weyerts
Chastain
Bird
Madenfort
Holbert
Durrell
Larkin
Hornbeck
Williams Winder Stroud
Secrest
Wilson
Griffith
Jet
Kokernot
Holland
Woodard Blackburn
Shoemake
Dodd
Hines
Greenwood
Fowlkes
Arthur
McKinney
Newton
Derrick
Grandma Toller
Grandma Dodson
Mr. Brown
Charles
Oil paintings exhibit from San Angelo artists at Sul Ross Gallery
Sul Ross Lounge at Dept sponsors an oil painting exhibition by San Angelo artists open daily before 5 p.m. through October 31 at Sul Ross Gallery. Notable works include Margaret Tupper’s And the Evening the Morning Were the Day and Lona Shook’s Scherzo, showcasing plant ice sea land and heavenly forms with strong color choices. The local art scene traces back to the 1920s with Za vier Gonzalez and Mrs. Kenall inspiring an enduring tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Dept
San Angelo
Margaret Tupper
Lona Shook
Zavier Gonzalez
New York
Kenall
Rangelands Benefit From Light Drizzles In Big Bend
Light rains across rangelands in the Big Bend and Davis Mountains area eased drought conditions despite total precipitation under half an inch. Light showers moved in Monday afternoon, continued Tuesday night into Wednesday, with cooler early readings and a Wednesday low of 48 degrees. Forecasts push highs to 70 to 75 today. Bryan College notes Texas Commission on higher education in Austin next week.
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Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Wedneday
Bryan
Prince
The
Texas Commission 7
Austin
City Hires Meter Maid Rackley Glasscock Exits Dec 31
The city appointed a new meter maid at 225 dollars per month with 48 hour weeks and two weeks paid vacation yearly. Rackley and Glasscock, both ill, will leave December 31 after serving as watchman and meter reader, while others discussed employee refinements and engineering work for Main Avenue. Officials plan to open the alley between Dan Graham and Earl Lankford once an agreement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Rackley
Glasscock
Es City Commission
Gene Hillid
Bill Winter
W. E. Lockhart
Cty
Lee Cowell
Price Rackley
Henry Glasscock
Louis Breck
el Paso
Andres Reyes
Gardner
State Board of Insurance
Lockha
Elmer Devenport
Main Avenue
Dan Graham
Bucks Grid Battle Preview Crane Cranes Face Alpine East Texas Clash
Alpine Bucks open Class 4A A football schedule in Crane Friday night as the Golden Cranes rely on speed in a backfield led by Scott Cotfield and Gene Griffin. Crane features linemen Norman Wright Bill Liverman defensively Jobs Russell Richard Whittaker and Roger Liverman with seniors Brunson Honea at ends and Ruben Lozoya Gary Clay as opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Bucks
Crane
Golden Cranes
Cranes
Bobby Brunson
Bobby Honea
Il Brunson
Honea
Norman Wright
Bill Liverman
Jobs Russell
Richard Whittaker
Roger Liverman
Golden Crane
Gene Griffin
Jimmy Lee
Scott
Cotfield
Bucks
En Cranes
Ruben Losoya
Gary Clay
Marfa Youth Dies Of Burns
Jenny Piña Jr a Marfa High School senior died in Brewster County Memorial Hospital Tuesday from burns received in a motorcycle accident last Sunday He was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Piña Jr of Marfa Rosary services were held at Kelley Funeral Home Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday at St Mary's Catholic Church with burial in Catholic Cemetery Johnny a member of the Shorthorn football team suffered burns over 75 percent of his body when gasoline spilled from an open tank onto the motor of his motorcycle Members of the Marfa football team will work at odd jobs this weekend to help defray funeral expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Auzen
Marfa High School
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
Burns
Frank Pineda Jr
Marfa
Kelley “Funeral Home
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Johnny
Shorthorn
Unarmed Veterans Pay Lower Price at Legion Dance
Ex servicemen in full uniforms get half price at the American Legion dance Saturday night. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a social hour from 7 to 8. Uniform wearers pay 1.50 per veteran. those without any uniform pay 2 per couple. Wives are urged to wear era creases and accessories. Terry Oliver heads the entertainment committee.
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Amerian Legion
Legion
Terry Oliver
Style Show Planned In Fort Davis Tuesday
Fort Davis School will host a style show at 8 p:m Tuesday Oct 20. The event is sponsored by Chu' and aims to showcase outfits from Cross and Cross and Forhheimer's. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.
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Fi. Davis
Fort Davis Study Chu
Fort Davis
Comnesium
Cross
Forhheimer
Alpine High Band To Perform For Boosters Tonight
Alpine High School band performs at 7 30 PM in the auditorium for the Band Boosters Club meeting. Public invited free. Discussion includes Nov 13 Fort Stockton game transport and other club business. Dues are $1 per person for the year. payable to Mrs J D Holman or Ray Morrison.
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Alpine Hgh
Alpine High School
Fort Stockton
Central
Centennial
Alpine School Band News
J. D. Holman
Ray Morrison
Liter
Elton Miles
Dent
Neville Haynes
Garland Sprot
Bill Sahl
Alpine Cleanup Drive Ends This Week With Awards
Alpine Chamber of Commerce sponsors a cleanup campaign ending this weekend. Volunteers from American Legion Big Bend Post No. 79 assist with mowing and trash removal of vacant lots. County crews from Precincts 1 and 2, plus civic volunteers, will operate city and county trucks. Prize of 10 dollars offered for the largest trash pile. Alpine Public School cooperates. high school PE class cleared rocks and debris north of campus. Mayor Lockhart proclaims Cleanup Week October 12 17, urging weed destruction and trash collection. City declares emergency to direct weed destruction on hazardous vacant lots.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
American Left
Big Bend
Wed
Jon
Chamber of Commerc County
Chamber of Commerce i
Alpine ‘Public School
Possble
Peter Bromley
Ted
Lockhart
Alpine
Alpine School Board Hears Bus Route Proposals
Alpine board instructed Supt Peyton Cain to study two potential bus routes. One would extend 35 miles south on the Big Bend National Park highway serving 15 to 1 students, and the other from New Town to Centennial School. Texas Education Agency rulings are required on both routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine School Board
Supt
Peyton Cain
Big Bend
Alpine
Cain
Lou Reid
Austin
Toni Pate Elected Halloween Queen at Alpine High
Alpine High School senior Bill Fate helped select Toni Pate as Halloween Queen in a Student Council election held yesterday. Pate advanced from 17 candidates, reaching semifinals with five finalists including Jan Tarple LaBeff and Carlene Marion, marking a first memory of a semifinalist winning without a runoff.
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Bill Fate
Alpine High School
Miss Pate
Oth
Jan Tarple LaBeff
Carlene Marion
Cowell
Jimmy Pate
Scout Drive Opens October 28 in Alpine
IMMA Legree announces Scout Drive kickoff in Alpine on October 28 with a Holland Hotel breakfast. Campaign chair Harry Carpenter leads four majors Ray Jorrow Dean Robertson Paul Goodman Bryan Wildenthal. Four captains and teams will mobilize to recruit 346 investors for the Boy Scout program, with 50 sustaining members currently contributing $816 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imma Legree Saint
Alpine
Holland Hotel
Harry Carpenter
Carpenter
Iwe
Ray Jorrow
Dean Robertson
Paul Goodman
Bryan Wildenthal
Dr. Wildenthal
Monte Stokes
Pecos
Hollanday
Stokes
Bid Results For Alpine Public School Oil Supply
Earl Bryant and VB Oil Co. bid for light and heavy oil contracts with Alpine Public School System. Other bidders included Beard & Elliot Newell Oil Co and Bells Colden. Mobil Texaco and E Paso Disi expressed appreciation but did not bid. One bid was rejected for invoking fluctuating oil prices and for proposing regular loads of 4400 gallons beyond school tank capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bryant
VB Oil Co
Alpine
Yant
Beard & Elliot
Newell Oil Co
Bell
Colden
Mobil
Texaco
E Paso Disi
Float information needed for Homecoming Parade entries
Plans call for float entries in Sul Ross Homecoming Parade on Saturday October 34. Parade chairman Dr. Clifford Casey asks entrants to contact him at 2783 or TE 72541 with the full organization name. Participants welcome from Alpine Marfa Fort Davis Marathon Fort Stockton Pecos Presidio Valentine and Van Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Clifford Casey
Casey
Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Marathon
Fort Stockton
Pecas
Presidio
Valentine
van’ Horn
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Hammond Ranch
Tion
Highland
Amblin
With Jim Glasscock
Arthur Ragin
Upson ‘Raytor
Perry Sharp
Doc Berkeley Verge Fuller
Clarence Hor
George Chastain
E. E. Edwards
Alfred Gray
Levy Ledford
Judge ‘Thomas
Cole Devers
Ab Turney
George Blackburn
Tom Gourley
Ike Gourley
New Gourley
Pede Gourley
Dave Weese
Clyde Buttrill
Sam Harmon
Larry Lyles
First Baptist
Folk
Bloyce
Lyles
Thoma
Carruthers
McHarmon
Jim Shoemakes
Lucy Poe
Nannie Irving
Gray
Patty Williams
W. D. Kincaid
Larkin & Co
Debe Ducar
Ed Garnett
Ben Sharp
Nay Bowels
Avale
Glenn Audsley
Kansas City
Slover
Glenn
Corps of Engineers
U. S. Geological Survey
Pete Bromley
Alpine Buck
Johnny Alfredo Pineda
Mara
Neda
Toni Pate
John B. Miles
Mineral Wells
Scout
Bryant
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