Readers Add Their Voices to Avalanche Mountain Peeks
Letters from Gertrude McKinney Dallas and E C Sub Mountain Peaks readers praise Alpine and renew subscriptions. Clinton Ritchey at Ellington Field sends advance notice of address change and funds, while Mrs W H Lease in Houston backs another year. Will F Evans of Mesilla Park praises Alpine, calls Highland country home, and Earl Fallis renews with a coffee money note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Gertrude ‘McKinney
Dallas
Alpine
E. C. Sub
Clinton Ritchey
Ellington Field
Texas
Elington Field
Houston
W. H. Lease
eSyub
Uncertain completion of Highway 67 affects Presidio future
Alpine chamber of commerce reports to its board that the fate of Highway 67 linked to Presidio’s future hangs in the balance. Governor-elect Fernando Foglio Mir montes may decide within six weeks whether the road will be built in his six year term. Burgess and Motley, who attended Governor Foglio’s inauguration, say federal funding remains the only source for Mexican highways. The Chihuahua chamber has shifted to support, citing the road’s ties to Big Bend National Park and regional business interests. a visit from the Secretary of Communications is anticipated within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presidio
Chihuahua
Fernando Foglio Mirmontes
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Glenn Burgess
Burgess
J. D. Motley
Marta Chamber of Commerce
Foglio
Hector Molinar
Ojinaga
Chamber of Commerce
Mexico
Federal Govern‘ment
Mexico City
Comerce
Following the Flag With Brewster Men and Women in Service
Families of Brewster County report service members overseas or stateside. Lt. William Blevins Army Air Forces receives APO mail through New York after recent posting in Columbia, South Carolina. Pvt Gustavo J. Portillo has served overseas with an infantry unit in England. Billy Burling finished boat training at San Diego Naval Base, visiting family in Brewster. Major Lenn Kelly on leave writes from Germany, seeking paper delivery to AAFConv hospital Nashville. Edwin L. Dorris Jr. returns to the States on leave from Naval Air Corps after 10 months in the Pacific, 47 missions, Air Medal with Gold Star. nephew of Alpine residents. Forrest C. Walker reports from England about his Avalanche and staying connected at home. Major Herbert Mills of an armored division in Germany attends alumni gathering. son of Alpine residents. Raymond Wheat, recently commissioned Navy lieutenant at San Diego, visits wife before indoctrinal training in Tucson. former Marfa and Menard teacher, Sul Ross graduate. Mrs Ellsworth Brell returns sons to Killeen. grandmother Mrs Martha V. Ezell. Ensign Norris Kelton and wife visit from Charleston. J. S. Hord and family receive invitation as Tech. Sgt. Jack Hord celebrates completion of his 200th mission with the 384th Bombardment Group in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin L. Dorris Jr
E. L. Dorris
Alpine
Kansas City
States
Naval Air Corps
Pacific
Bill Dorris
Herbert Mills
Germany
Texas A. & M
H. M. Mills
el Paso County
Ben Cooley
Fort Bliss
Cooley
Raymond Wheat
Navy
San Diego
Tucson
Ariz
Lt .Wheat
Marfa
Menard
Sul Ross Colleg
Antelope Kill In Area Totals 300 in Five County Region
About 300 antelopes were killed across Brewster Presidio Jeff Davis Culberson and Hudspeth counties in the first open hunt in over 40 years, ending last Wednesday. Some 400 permits were issued for hunts on 31 ranches. 120 unused and 15 hunters did not harvest. Largest tally by Presidio Jeff Davis county at 115. Hudspeth leads with an estimated 1500 antelopes overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Jett Davis
Presidio
Culberson
Hurspeth
Ray Williams
State Game Department
Ens
Jeff Davis
Jeff Davis County
Unt
Hunt County
Hudspeth
Nimrods
Fett Davis
Game Department
Counies
Jett ‘Davis
Road Program Is Being Planned for Big Bend
A preliminary survey of the Big Bend National Park area was conducted this week by a combined National Park Service and Public Roads Administration team. The group, welcomed by park superintendent Dr. Ross Maxwell in Alpine, included B W Matteson Denver district engineer and C Leonard Denver senior engineer, John D Siye Santa Fe senior engineer, H H Connell regional landscape architect, and Col J Ralph Lassiter regional engineer. They planned to stay in the park area Monday through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park Area
National Park Service
Public Roads Administration
Alpine
Ross Maxwell
Park
B. W. Matteson
Denver
C. Leonard
John D. Siye
Santa Fe
H.H. Connell
J. Ralph Lassiter
Henderson Trial Set for January Court Term at Van Horn
By agreement of attorneys the murder trial of J C Henderson for the slayings of his wife Pearl Henderson and her father W C Parris at the Henderson ranch near Alpine on November 14 is postponed. Judge W D Howe eda resets the case for the third Monday in January after a change of venue from Jeff Davis County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horn
J.C. Henderson
Pearl Henderson
W. C. Parris
Hendersn Ranch
Nome
Alpine
W. D. Howeeda
Jeff Davisounty
Reverend Williams Returns for Another Year at Methodist Church
Reverend Marvin Williams completed his first year as pastor at the Methodist church here and was reappointed for another year at the annual conference in El Paso. Pastor Charles Walker of Fort Davis and Marathon was transferred to Texico and Farwell in the Texas Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Williams
el Paso
Charles Walker
Fort Davis
Marathon
Texico
Farwell
Texas Panhandle
Mediterranean Area Vet Returns After 64 Missions
Sgt. Harold J. Sonnier a Mediterranean campaign veteran returned to the United States after 14 months in Sardinia as a turret gunner engineer with a B 26 crew. He has 64 missions to his credit and arrived Sept 26 visiting family in San Antonio and Louisiana before a rest camp at Miami Beach Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J
Jodie) Sonnier
States
Joe Sonnier
Odessa
Alpine
Sonnier
Sardinia
San Antonio
Louisiana
Miami Beach
Fla
Local First Baptist Church Reports Year of Giving
Rev. R. L. Wittner announced the church raised 11,287.36 for local causes and missions, with 76 additions this year. Miss Agnew served as full time educational director and the church reports strong growth across all departments amid a hoped for ready year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
R. L. Wittner
Agnew
Witner
Southern Baptists
Funeral of Mrs Van Sickle Alpine Pioneer Held Here
Funeral services for Mrs Alma Hatley Van Sickle Alpine pioneer and widow of Judge W Sickle died at her home Tuesday of last week were held at the Methodist church last Friday at 3 pm Rev Buren Sparks Fort Davis Baptist church officiated. Interment was Elm Grove cemetery in charge of Livingston Funeral Home Pallbearers were Dr B F Berkeley Dr H W Moretock Judge R B Slight G W Baines Jen Davidson Raymond Garrett A lengthy tribute by Mrs W B Hancock recalled her late friend’s devotion to family club work and aiding students She cared for her husband during illness and supported many scholars in Alpine Local readers remember her for hospitality and community leadership Continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hatley van Sickle
W. 18
Sickle
Methodist Church
G. W. Baines
Jen Davidson
Raymond Garett
van Sickle
W. B. Hancock
Alpine
Alma van Sicle
Aipies
Wwe
Halleyr
Anna
California
Sul Ross College
Our Missionary Society
Tony
Alpine PTA Meeting Targets Education and Welfare Goals
Alpine Parent Teacher Assn meets to discuss the threefold aim of education cooperation and welfare Mrs T H Etheridge outlines postwar school changes stresses home school link and public opinion role The group votes to send delegates to the state convention in Fort Worth Nov 9 10 11 and notes $132 paid in the membership drive plus room awards for joining and a planned Halloween carnival activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Etheridge
Bogel
John Coleman
Billy Cowell
Shirley Parker
Willy Rae Dumas
Tommy van Auken
Ray Hudson
P T.A
Fort Worth
Alpine PTA Announces Annual Hallowe'en Frolic
The Alpine PTA plans a city wide Hallowe'en carnival on October 31 blocking downtown streets near the rai lway station for a parade of school children directed by Mrs. Glenn Burgess and Mrs. 7. S. Faulk. A chili supper follows under chairmanship of Mrs. C. C. Cowell with hamburgers by Mrs. Ray Ogle. The King and Queen will be crowned in royal style. various chairmen oversee cakes and coffee, bag stand, bingo, popcorn balls, fortune telling, and the Greene Shoppe plants. Additional event details to come next week. organizers urge citizens to donate time and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
Raiway Station
Glenn Burgess
7. S. Faulk
C. C. Cowell
Ray Ogle
W. M. Oliver
King Terry
Otis Kimball
Bil Dorris
Guy Crawford
Fred Rogers
Greene
Alan Fraser
W. E. Lockhart
PTA
Contributions Reported Up To Yesterday Total Less Than $3500
War contributions up to yesterday totaled a little short of $3500 with no report from Terlingua or the air base. Brewster County is about $1000 short. Maine reported a little over $800. Mr. Patterson urged residents to contribute and said totals should reach the quota. Those who have not contributed were asked to give funds to Mr. Patterson or John Clanton, treasurers at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Coumery
Maine
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
John Clanton
Alpine Pastor Moderator Elected by Big Bend Baptists
Rev R L Wittner of Alpine was elected moderator of the Big Bend Baptist Association at the Sanderson meeting Also named were Rev Buren Sparks Fort Davis as corresponding secretary and A R Davis Marathon as treasurer Wittner delivered the annual sermon and J A Kidd Alpine served as district missionary Reports from member churches were encouraging The Southern Baptists aim to win a million souls to Christ in the next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Wittner
Alpine
Big Bend
Wayne Mosley Marine You Is A Visitor Here
Wayne Mosley, veteran of major Pacific operations, returned home last Friday for a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs G B Mosley. He served nearly three years overseas and survived the fiercest battles. His brother Warren, also in the Navy, was home on furloughs shortly before Wayne's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Mosley
Mareines
Pacific
Mea
G. B. Mosley
Wayne
Warren
Fine Arts Program In Lawrence Hall Sunday Afternoon
W C Friesen and Merle Bennett Friesen will give a fine arts program Sunday afternoon at Lawrence Hall at 4 o'clock. They are Westminster Choir College graduates from Princeton New Jersey and former Westminster choir members. Sponsored by the college under the Fine Arts committee directed by Irma Lee Batey Mil tia Hill Annie Kate Ferguson and Dr EC Coleman. Public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Friesen
Merle Bennett Friesen
Lawrence Hall
Westminster Choir College
Princeton
X. J
Westminster Choir
Irma Lee Batey
Mile Tia Hill
Annie Kate Ferguson
EC. Coleman
Hegelund Couple Take Over Holland Coffee Shop
Mr and Mrs Carl A Hegelund have assumed management of the Holland coffee shop after several months running the Fort Davis cafe in Fort Davis Mrs Hegelund is the former Miss Lavenia Crawford of Alpine daughter of Mrs Guy Crawford of Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Hegelund
Holland
Fort Davis
Hegelund
Lavenia Crawford
Alpine
Guy Crawford
Marathon
Regent Kokernot Attends A&M Board Meeting In College Station
HH. L. Kokernot Jr a member of the Texas A and M board of regents attended a regents meeting held at College Station this week. They give their lives, you can lend your money. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. L. Kokernot Jr
Texas A. & M. Board of Regents
Regents
College Station
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Lanse
Sears
Will F. Evans
Mr. Evans
Alpine Chamber ‘of Commerce
Br. E
Earl Fallis
Border Patrol
Immigration Service
John H. Blevins
APO
William Blevins
Army Air Forces
Columbi S. C
New York
Pvt
Gustavo J. Portillo
England
Billy Burling
San Diego Naval Base
C. F. Burling
Lenn Kelly
AAF Conv
Nashville
Tenn
Forrest C. Walker
Ellsworth Brell
Hood
Killeen
Pvt. Ezell
Martha V. Ezell
Ensign
Norris Kelton
Charleston
S.C
Walter Garnett
J. B. Keefer
Miss Killaine
Keefers
M. J. Keefer
J. S. Hord
Tech
Jack Hord
384Th Bombardment Group
Sgt. Hord
384Th Bomb
NPS
PRA
Mediterranean Area
W. van Sickle
Ig Bend Baptists
Marine You
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