Annual Hallowe en Frolic kicks off with dances and pageant
The Hallowe en Carnival begins Thursday Oct 22 at the Holland hotel with a 7 30 PM bridge canasta and 42 party. Tickets 50 cents from chairwoman Mrs George Bevier. The pet show by the 2nd grade is Friday Oct 23 at 4 PM. Queen Sandra Rogers and consort Duane Smith lead a full royal court through Oct 30 with multiple grade escorts and sweethearts named. Parade Oct 30 at 5 PM awards include $3 costumes and best decorated bike. $5 for best float excluding queen’s. Representatives invited from Maria Fort Davis campuses.
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Hallowe'en
Holland Hotel
George Bevier
Sandra Rogers
Duane Smith
Queen’s Court
Duchesses
Daveline McGill
Beep Cain
Brenda Roberts
Joe Burgess
Sandra Corbin
Glenn Davis
Dee Ann Dyke
Darry Mueller
Carol Vogt
Fritz Bill Weverts
Mary Ann Colwell
Ralph Linares
Linda Miller
Bobby Killion
Doris Ross
Walter Vick
Manuela Robledo
David Ramos
Sally Jacques
Alfred Moreno
Estefana Robledo
David Portillo
Delma Hernandez
Carlos Robledo
Ann Bounds
Elodia Hernandez
Carol Teplicek
Sue Bounds
Julie Valadez
Joe Sanchez
Maria
Marathon
Fort Davis
Penny Arcade
J. D. Holman
Funeral Services for J. H. Clark in Fort Davis
Funeral services for James Hunter Clark 70 were held at 4 p m Thursday in the First Presbyterian church Fort Davis with Rev Julian T Hendren and Rev S M Mims officiating. The service featured hymns This Is My Father s World Sweet Hour Of Prayer and O For a Closer Walk with God and concluded with committal prayers at Hillcrest cemetery. Survivors include his wife.
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A. N. Alkire
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Davis
James Hunter Clark
Alpine
Julian T. Hendren
S. M. Mims
First Methodist Church
Lucy Foster
Mims
Clark
Hendren
Hillcrest Cemetery
Old-Time Public School Group Identifications Corrected
Ira Hector of Fort Davis identified two members in the Ava lanche photo of an old time public school group and noted name spellings. The front right boy is Charles Brown, and Dan is Dan Smith. Billingsley is the relative of the Billingsleys of Jeff Davis county.
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Ira Hector
Fort Davis
Charles
Charles Brown
C. A. Brown
Hector
Dan
Dan Smith
Onie Billings
Sul Ross Lobos Fly to Mexico City for Key Game
Sul Ross Lobos with 35 players and coaches Al Milch Moe Hedrick depart Juarez Thursday at 5 45 PM aboard a DC 6 to Mexico City to face National Polytechnic Institute Saturday. The Mexican team has not lost this season and defeated Henderson Texas Junior College 34 19. The squad plans to return Sunday and Milich aims to make the trip annual to attract players. This marks the Lobos second voyage to the capital.
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Sul Ross Lobos
al Milch
Moe Hedrick
Juarez
Mexico City
National Polytechnic Institute
Henderson
Texas
el Paso
Milch
Sul Ross State College
Alpine
Lobo
Alpine Legionnaires at 16th District Convention
Alpine Post members attended the 16th District Convention of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary in El Paso on Oct. 10-11. The post received a citation from District Governor M. C. Alberts for work in Jr. Baseball Boys State and other activities. Attendees included C. S. Wyatt Gilbert Dawson M. C. Adams T. L. Coats S. A. Newsom Bill Sohl W. B. Dorris and spouses Henry Bailey Elvie Williams Geneva Eddy Lola B. Crow Lucille Clanton Giles Kemp and Pat Kinsey.
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Alpine
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
el Paso
Alpine Post
M. C. Alberts
American Legion
Bill Sohl
W. B. Dorris
Henry Bailey
Elvie Williams
Geneva Eddy
Lola B. Crow
Lucille Clanton
Messrs
Giles Kemp
Pat Kinsey
Rev Carl Lawson to lead evangelistic mission in Las Vegas NM
The Rev Carl Lawson pastor of First Methodist leaves for Las Vegas New Mexico to conduct evangelistic services at the local Methodist church. Meetings run from Sunday through Thursday next week with class visits on evangelism. Dr Bryan Wildenthal Sul Ross college president will be guest speaker in Alpine on Layman's day. Everett Turner presides. Evening services by Miss Marsha Broadfoot of the Methodist Youth Fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lawson
First Methodist Church
Las Vegas
N. M
Lawson
Bryan Wildenthal
Sul Ross College
Everett Turner
Marsha Broadfoot
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Alpine High School
Business Building Here Purchased By Marfa Man
The building on East Holland Ave formerly occupied by Wes ley Rice Jeweler and owned by A. V. Gunn has been bought by M. S. Baker of Marfa. Baker Jewelers will move into the Granada theatre adjacent building by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Holland Ave
Wesley Rice
A. V. (Sport
Reverend and Mrs Bales Attend Texas Baptist Convention
The Rev and Mrs Glenn Bales left for San Antonio to attend the Baptist General Convention of Texas and will be away a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Bales
San Antonio
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Tri County Concerts to Open Fall Season with Sorin
Tri County Community Concert Association presents Samuel Sorin the American pianist in Marfa at the Christian church on Saturday Oct 17. Represented by Alpine Maria Fort Davis and Valentine the group aims to bring top music to the area. Sorin has performed with major orchestras and toured widely. a Detroit native, he won early competitions and served in the army before resuming intensive study. Sixty seven high school students will attend the concert free via school transportation.
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Tri-County Community Concerts Association
Samuel Sorin
Marfa
Christian Church
Alpine
Maria
Fort Davis
Valentine
Sorin
Philadelphia Orchestra
Chautauqua Symphony
Kansas City Philharmonic
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
Newfoundland
Central America
Detroit
Michigan
National Federation of the Music Clubs
Stray shot kills antelope in Jeff Davis County
An Austin hunter was fined 25 dollars plus costs after an accidental shot from a rifle with a hair trigger killed a doe antelope on the Pete Kennedy ranch during open season and wounded three others. He stated he rested the gun on his pickup and turned to speak to a warden. Wardens noted warnings against shooting into groups. The hunter paid Kennedy 40 dollars for hunting rights and was allowed to keep his license after paying the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Davis
Pete Kennedy
Austin
Kennedy
Barry Scobee
Marathon Library Plans for New Community Building
Marathon Public Big Bend Regional library project details approved by Commissioners Court. Architect Victor J. Smith of Alpine to prepare plans for a 20 by 40 foot cinder block building with concrete floor and rubber tile. Bids to be sought around Oct 30 with opening date set for Nov 15.
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Marathon
Big Bend
Commissioner’s Court
A. G. McAdams
M. J. Nester
J. B. Salmon Jr
L. A. Preston
H. A. Springfield
Brewster County
Marathon Woman's Club
Lee M. Smith
H. C. Hernandez
Tom Yarbro
Rex Ivey Jr
Felix McGaughy
Mittee
Victor J. Smith
Alpine
Alpine Bucks Over Wildcats 40 to 13 in Friday Game
The Alpine Bucks defeated Fabens 40 13 on Alpine High School field Friday night. Lee Matt Smith connected on a 50 yard lateral to Marlin Robinson for a touchdown and Smith scored on a 10 yard run. Fabens fought back with Charles Prentiss passing and Julio Pinon scoring, but Alpine pulled away with a late second quarter rally and a defensive interception by Cowboy Robinson.
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Alpine Bucks
Fabens Wildcats
Alpine High School
Lee Matt Smith
Marlin
Cowboy) Robinson
Fabon
Buck
Lee Matt
Bud) Smith
Bucks
Fabens
Alpine Lads
Charles Prentiss
Julio Pinon
Marlin Robinson
Cowboy Robinson
Prentiss A Jesson
Joe Lee
Lee
Inda Adam
Bobcats Triumph Over Lobos In Lone Star Clash
The Bobcats from Southwest Texas State Teachers College beat the Lobos 33 to 13 securing five touchdowns and 305 rushing yards to 148. Ray McGregor led the ground game while Norman Cash added a 70 yard kickoff return. The contest saw 23 first downs to 12 and was highlighted by a late scoring drive in the second quarter.
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Bobcats
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Lobos
Cash
Sizemore
Lobo
Alpine Native Visits Brother in San Antonio
Odalia Bowman of San Antonio visits her brother Don Littleton and wife in Alpine. Former Alpine student and Sul Ross graduate Fay Bowman taught art in Guantanamo Bay Cuba and traveled Havana Kingston San Juan Port of Spain and Panama City during a Caribbean tour with her husband and Navy officer Mr Yarbro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odalia Bowman
San Antonio
Don Littleton
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Bowman
West Indies
Havana
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Au Spain
Trinidad
Panama City
Marathon
Yarbro
U. S. Navy
Christian Church to Host Rev. Chester Crow in Alpine
Rev. Chester Crow of Fort Worth will speak at First Christian Church of Alpine on Sunday October 18 at both morning and evening services. Crow is Executive Secretary for the Texas Christian Missionary Society since July 1 1953 and formerly directed religious education for Texas Christian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Crow
Fort Worth
First Christian Church of
Alpine
Crow
Texas Christian Missionary Society
Christian Churches of Texas
Hyde Park Christian Church
Austin
TCU
Brite College of the Bible
Organization of New Churches
Big Bend Park Plans Draw Travel Agents and Dignitaries
Two groups the Travel Agents and Editors and the Alpine Chamber of Commerce International Peace Park Commission meet in the park to tour Santa Elena and Villas canyons and to discuss cooperation with Mexican authorities. Attendees include editors M. Harris and Pen Wilson, El Paso officials, and several national park leaders. A social hour and barbecue follow the meetings led by Dr. Wildenthal with local and out of town participants planning invitations and arrangements.
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Big Bend National Park
Alpine Chamber of Commerce International Peace Park Commission
Rio Grande
International Park and Forestry Commission
United States
Mexico
Gulf
Humble
Texaco
Conoco
Magnolia
Cities Service
Phillips
Standard Oil
M. M. Harris
San Antonio Express
Pen Wilson
el Paso Times
Woody Wilson
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Paul Marable
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Villas Canyon
International Peace Park Commission
Boquillas Ranger Station
M. R. Tillotson
National Park Service
Santa Fe
Tillotson
Supt
Lon Garrison
Supt. Garrison
Peter Koch
National Park Concessions, Inc
Bert Beckett Stables
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Travel U
Stephen Aguirre
el Paso
Dorsey Hardeman
San Angelo
Johnny Matthews
Presidio
Jesus Ramon
Ciudad Acuna
C. W
Meadows
James F. Melton
Abilene
L. B. Newberry
Chihuahua City
Pedro Rohana
Ojinaga
Tom Yarbro
Marathon
Bryan Wildenthal
W. J. Newell
Glenn Burgess
Ralph Linares
C. L. Thomas
Charlie Uranga
B. H. Warnock
Wildenthal
Paul Forchheimer
Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee
Hugh White
G. C. McDaniel
Rifle Range Plans Discussed At Alpine Sportsman Meet
The Alpine Sportsman club met in the Chamber of Commerce building to study rifle range proposals and plan. A suitable site will be procured before the next meeting. Cross ties and pit materials are bought from Southern Pacific. Junior members will build attendance, get members to work, and may win prizes for top results. A Gulf Oil produced film "Fabulous Honduras" was shown to the group including several women members.
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Alpine Sportsman Club
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific Railroad
J. D. Gilbreath
Honduras
Gulf Oil Corporation
Ex-Students to Plan Sul Ross Homecoming November 21
Sul Ross Ex-Students Association Executive Committee met at the college cafeteria to map a Homecoming schedule. A combined Ex-Student and Parent Organization dues option set at three dollars with local two dollars retained. Benefits include free game passes and Skyline subscription. A Homecoming Queen will be chosen by the Student Council with George James in charge. Activities include breakfast at 7:30 am, inauguration at 10:30 am, barbecue at noon, parade at 1:45 pm, football at 2:30 pm, rodeo, canoe event, and a Student Union dance at 8:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Ex-Students Association
E. Joe Lee
Sul Ross College
Frances Newsom
Mildred McCollum
Skyline
Frank Cochran
Odessa
Paul Counts
Fort Stockton
Bobby Watson
Jackson Field
Student Union
Girl Scout Drive Opens Saturday Morning at First Methodist
Volunteers for the annual Girl Scout drive will meet Saturday at 8 oclock in the First Methodist church to start the campaign. Coffee and doughnuts will be served by the executive board. Parents of Scouts are asked to help and those with time are urged to call Mrs. Fred Olson before Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
Girl Scout Executive Board
Fred Olson
Fine Arts Show Set by Texas Fine Arts Association
The annual fall show of the Texas Fine Arts Association will be held in Austin from November 15 to December 6 for member artists only. Entries close November 2 and those wishing to submit should contact Mrs. Virginia Lieberman, 3112 Walling Drive, Austin. Membership dues must be paid by November 1 to be eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Fine Arts Association
Austin
Virginia Leberman
Walling Drive
Alpine Hi B Team Edges Blackwell 13–0 in Tough Game
Alpine Hi School B team defeated Blackwell Junior High of Marfa 13 to 0 on the high school field. Le Salgado scored the first, James Thomas added another late in the third or early fourth, with Salgado converting the extra point to seal the win as Alpine B’s head to 3–2 on the season.
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Leroy Roark
Alpine Hi “B
Blackwell Junior High
Marfa
le Salgado
James Thomas
Alpine
Lel Salgado
Monahans High School
Alpine High School
Pecos
van Horn
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Bridge
Canasta
J. H. Clark
SR Lobos
Alpine Legionnaires
Rev. Lawson
Tri-County Community Concert Association
Jeff Davis
Marathon Library
Wildcats
Iraan Braves
S. W
Texas State
Big Bend Park
By Glenn Burgess
Santa Elena Canyon
Girl Scout
Alpine Hi
Blackwell
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