Brewster County and Alpine Firm Honored in National Titlegram
National Titlegram highlights Brewster County and the Trans Pecos Abstract of Alpine from Stewart Title Guaranty Co. The piece praises M. L. Hopson owner of the abstract plant since 1920 and notes Alpine firm rolls include E. L. Gage and C. B. Way founders. It recalls county records micro film coverage and notes tourism at Big Bend National Park and ranching as key industry.
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Brewster County
Trans- Pecos
Alpine
Titlegram
Stewart Title Guaranty Co
M. L. Hopson
Maffane
E. L. Gage
C. BE. Way
Texas
Trans-Pecos Company
Fardhing Brewster
Xas
Big Bend National Park
Homecoming Origins at Sul Ross College
Exes listed include President Bertard Lassiter and officers. The text notes Homecoming began at Sul Ross in 1934 with a pageant on Big Bend settlement, the first Ex-Student Association, a parade, band in scarlet and grey, and a Lobos vs. Texas Tech game.
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Pese
Bertard Lassiter
Wm. Winter
Ann Williams
Fred Williams
Exes
Sul Ross
Mary Lee Blaydes
Fort Stockton
Miss Blaydes
Kokernot Park
Sul Ross College
Alpine
Big Bend
Sul Ross Lobos
Texas Tech
Jackson Field
Graves
Leggett
Friend
G. Kelly
E. Kelley
Lease
Prude
Wood
Hamilton
White
Wheat
Gilbert
Pecos High
Pageant and dedication at Kokernot Park in Sul Ross era
The outdoor theater dedication at Kokernot Park honored King Bill Winter and Queen Alene Frazier, with 40 duchesses from West Texas high schools. Ex-Student Assn. formed at a April 28 luncheon, Leslie Martin elected president, Mrs Lady Bunton Terry secretary, final organization steps at August 18 banquet with 200 attendees.
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Kokernot Park
Bill Winter
Alene Frazier
Sul Ross
West Texas
Methodist Church
Leslie Martin
Marfa
Lady Bunton Terry
Rudolph Mellard
Lobos
Alpine Avalanche
Beth Cotter
Alpine
Loislyn Estes
Midland
Marfa High
Mrs Shears Family Attend Dedication and Texas Stadium Visit
Mrs F S Shears and daughters Sondra and Marcella Sheppard travel to Houston to see Mr Breshears and the Rice Texas football game. They are joined by Mrs Tom Coats who will represent the Legion Auxiliary at the Anderson Foundation and Baylor hospital dedication this weekend. Mr and Mrs Henry Bailey will also attend the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Shears
Sondra
Marcella Shepperd
Houston
Breshears
Tom Coats
The
Legion Auxiliary
Anderson Foundation
Baylor Hospital
Henry Bailey
Not a Sculptor, Just a Chisler Says This
A sharp line in local talk describes a man who is not a sculptor but a chisler, a label highlighting rough, edged work and blunt artistry in his craft. The remark frames a debate over skill and perception in the arts community.
Legion Members Attend District 16 Meeting in Monahans
Big Bend Post No 79 Americ an Legion and Auxiliary reported strong turnout at the 16th district fall convention in Monahans. Alvin M Owsley former national commander addressed the joint session. District Commander W B Derris presided while separate Legion and Auxiliary sessions were held Sunday afternoon.
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Big Bend
American Legion and Auxiliary
the Legion
Monahans
Servas Alvin M. Owsley
Llas
Legion and Auxiliary
W. B. Derris
Alpine
Virginia Bailey
Sammy Saure
Joan Booz
Son Stillwell
Pat Kenzie
Henry Baiey
Bill Soh
Soldier Sotelo serves with 62nd Anti Aircraft in Mannheim
Pvt. Frank J. Sotelo son of Mr and Mrs John Sotelo of Alpine serves with the 62nd Anti Aircraft Artillery battalion at Mannheim Germany. He entered the army in September 1953 and completed base training at Fort Bliss Maryland.
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Germany
Frank J. Sotelo
John Sotelo
Alpine
62Nd
Mannheim
Pvt
Sotelo
Army
Fort Bliss
Presidio Man Wins Big Bend Club Shoot at Marfa
Jack Howard of Presidio won the Big Bend Pistol Club shoot at the Border Patrol range in Marfa on Sunday October 17 with a three gun aggregate of 1394 earning the Berkley Hall trophy for one year and a smaller permanent prize. Bud Fisher of Marfa was expert winner with 1301 while James Reed of Presidio took Sharpshooter with 1335 and Billy Roberts of Marfa earned Marksman with 1159. officials listed multiple event scores and winners.
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Big Bend Pistol Club
Border Patrol Range
Marfa
Carl Slaton
Jack Howard
Presidio
Bud Fisher
James Reed
Billy Roberts
Marksman
Travis Roberts, Jr
Marathon
Travis Roberts
Lee Miller
Pecos
Local Club Elects Officers for One Year
The group elected President Al Roosevelt of Marfa and Vice President Travis Roberts of Marathon. Bud Fisher of Marfa became Secretary with Pete Wagoner of Presidio as Treasurer, and Stanley Casner of Presidio as Executive Officer. The next shoot is set for Sunday in Presidio on November 21.
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al Roosevelt
Marfa
Travis Roberts
Marathon
Bud Fisher
Pete Wagoner
Presidio
Stanley Casner
Big Bend Lions Debate 25-Mile Radius Rule
A letter urges Big Bend Lions to invite all clubs within a 25 mile radius a policy seen as excluding several members and other Lions clubs. The new club claims it has lions roaming the area and two members saw a mountain lion within a half mile of the meeting site during the organization night.
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Big Bend
Tom Yarbro
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Granmaw
Jim Francois
Holland Motel
Cosco Ware
Chisler
Ete
Washington
Nob Hillee
Tea Garden
Sunnybank Margarine
Suzanna
Sleepy Hollow
Jane Arden
Gardenside
Libby
Gardenside Sweet
U. S
Morrell
Jeliwell Instant Dings Okg
Wolf Brand
Pinto
Derby Vienna Sausage
Derby Plain
Chile
Bel Air
Fryers
Pillsbury
Legion
DIST
Maryland
Big Bend Lions
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