Alpine Bucks face Seminole in tough conference test
The Alpine Bucks travel 220 miles to Seminole for a key 4A/4AA conference game. Seminole, regarded as the district power, fields a strong lineup led by a speedy ground attack and a multi skillful offense. The Indians boast a 181-pound junior fullback 162-pound senior center and a 142-pound sophomore quarterback as core threats.
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Alpine Bucks
Seminole
Bucks
Seminole Indians
Indians
Highland Calves Secure Top Finishes at American Royal Show
Highland Hereford feeder calves dominated the feeder calf carload division at the American Royal Stock Show in Kansas City. Brewster and Presidio County ranchers placed George Jones Ranch third and sixth, Catto Gage fourth, and Alfred Negley fifth. Over 30 carloads were shown by Big Bend ranchers, a first in years for Highland Herefords at the event.
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Kansas City
Frank Newsom
Alpine
Brewster
Presidio County
George Jones Ranch
Catto Gage
Alfred Negley
Big Bend
Engineer Conference on Flood Control in Marfa and Alpine
Colonel Reed and Weedser will visit Marfa October 28 to discuss flood control with El Paso engineers Woodson and Ashley Classen. Alpine officials plan a city meeting October 28 to coordinate federal aid and water exploration for the Alpine Creek flood centre project.
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Reed
Weedser
Marfa
Alpine
el Paso
W. E. Leckhart
City Commission
White
Highland Village
Woodson
Ashley Classen
Alpine Creek
Hinsons Store Visit Reveals Old Avalanches and Fort Davis Post
In Study Butte last Sunday Mrs Polk Hinson donated four Avalanches and a Fort Davis Post issue dated July 9 1917. Editor J W Campbell defended his stance against the Kaiser while Brewster County oil activity and local notices shape a vivid 1921 Alpine scene.
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Hinson
Study Butte
Polk Hinson
Fort Davis Post
Kaiser
Post
J. W. Campbell
Germany
Fort Davis Auto Co
Fort Davis Mercantile
E. H. Carlton Co
Captain Ray Williams 56 Dies. Pine Trans-Pecos Wildlife Champion
Capt. A. R. Ray Williams state game supervisor, long-time Texas Game and Fish official, died at Brewster County Memorial Hospital at 6 15 p m Sunday Oct 19. Funeral at First Methodist Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Williams led antelope preservation in Trans Pecos, advancing herd builds and controlled hunts. He began with the commission in 1930, promoted 1945 to captain and supervisor of Trans Pecos. survived by widow Velma, a stepdaughter, brother, sister, granddaughter, and nephew.
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Trans-Pecos
Brewster County Memorial Hospital
First Methodist Church
R. OR Reed
BR. EF
Streetman
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Captain Williams
Elm Grove
Livingston Funeral Home
State Game Commission
Fort Scott
Kan
W. B. Williams
Fort Stockton
Velma Roark
Game Commission
Sierra Blanca
Alpine
TransPecos
Williams
Alpine Malary Club
Jane Fenson
Fort Worth
J. W. Williane
WI Vaso
Mire
Vito Goodner
Mtavitine
Sep
Gay Willias
Burton Williane
Maxie Hale
Wort Worth
Forty four babies registered at Owen House reunion
Forty four babies born at Brewster County Memorial Hospital were registered at the first annual baby reunion during the first anniversary open house last Sunday. Notable entries include Mr and Mrs K W Scott and Manuel Hernandez among others.
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Brewster County Memorial Hospital
K. W. Scott
Kenneth Wayne Scott Jr
Mra
Fran Fineg Sanchez
Ruben
Manuel Hernandez
Manuel
Open house photo from Brewster County hospital
Picture shows babies and their parents at the Brewster County Hospital open house. The engraving did not reach The Avalanche in time for this issue, so the image will run next week.
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Brewster County Memoral Hospital
Avalanche
Four New Alpine Chamber Directors Named
Four Alpine Chamber of Commerce directors were elected for four year terms. Frank McCollum Marvin Kay Allen Mast and Thad Corking were chosen by a vote of chamber members last week and will take office at the annual meeting in January.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Frank McCollum
Marvin Kay
Allen Mast
Thad Corking
Ooft
Rotary Plans Peewee Football Games at SOF Field
Alpine Story Club will open junior football action with a 60 player roster in the ProHran event on Thursday at the SOF field. Club president Jin Vrancois announced two players from Central High and two from Cemential in each bracket with proceeds benefiting the public school system's junior sports program.
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Alpine Story Club
Pro Ham
W. Clubbresident
Jin Vrancois
Mix Leame
Vraneois
Cemential
Central
Systen
Bus Permit Approved For Odessa To Presidio Route
C. R. Bridges of Odessa won approval this week for a bus line from Odessa to Presidio via Crane McCamey Fort Stockton Alpine and Marfa. The Rail Road Commission agenda included Bridges on Oct 9 in Austin. Bridges previously ran the Midland Odessa airport bus service and once operated the Odessa Greyhound Terminal.
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C. R. Bridges
Odessa
Presidio
Crane, McCamey
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Marfa
Railroad Commission
Austin
Trans-Pecos Bus Co
Odessa-Presidio
Bridges
Midland
Group Leadership Course Led By Scout Leaders Here
Miss Dephane Tabor district Girl Scout director from Monahans and Mrs Leo Tucker Alpine led a highly successful group leadership course at the Girl Scout House on Thursday Oct 16 Miss Tabor emphasized that all Scout activities are programming and require work in appropriately sized places Mrs Tucker urged many outdoor activities and progressive programs Attending leaders included Mesdamen Hust Largent Frank Matthew Herbert Harlow Otis Cop Hine Je John Skinner Cap Me Collister A K Ponton Allen Briggs and C W Burdett
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Monahans
Leo Tucker
Alpine
Girl Scout House
Miss Tabor
Mra. Tucker
Mes
Damen Hust Largent
Frank Mathew
Herbert Harlow
Otis Cop
Hine Je
John Skinner
Cap
Me. Collister
A. Kt. Ponton
Allen Briggs
C. W. Burdett
FFA Hog Feeding Facilities Approved
Kt. M. Brown heads Alpine High FRA Department and reports a favorable inspection of hog feeding facilities used by the High School MPA Department. Inspector Hryce of the USDA Division of Sanitation says the Alpine facilities are completely satisfactory, with monthly examinations noted.
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Kt. M. Brown
Alpine High Fra
Hryce
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Sanitation
Brown
Htyee
Grocery Expansion At Al Ping Cash Grocery On East Hol lang
Wally Davis owner says remodeling begins this week at the Al ping Cash Grocery adjacent to Motel Bien Ve nice. Exterior remodel matches the new motel with face brick. Three hundred square feet of display space will be added at the rear by taking in old storage space. George Storey handles remodeling with new counter fixtures and lighting.
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Alping Cash
East Hollang
Motel Bien Venice
Wally Davis
Davis
George Storey
Graham to Receive New Chryslers Soon
Chrysler and Imperial sample automobiles should reach all dealers quickly as production is limited. Graham Motor Co. head Jell Graham, after talks in Detroit, was told the Oct 4 announcement date must be kept though some dealers may lack cars on that plate.
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Chrysler
Imperial
Jell Graham
Graham Motor Co
Detroit
Graham
Liberty hosts Otia Kimball brothers overseeing Latin interests
In Liberty, Mr Otia Kimball and Mr Kimball manage local Latin business interests, overseeing operations and engagements in the region. The two brothers focus on cultural and trade connections, strengthening community links and regional commerce.
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Otia Kimball
Theis Latin
Pilots Sponsor Hula Hoop Contest At Alpine High
The Pilot Club will host a hula hoop contest at Alpine High School gym Saturday night with prizes in several age groups from elementary to adult. Registration costs a small amount, spectators pay a fee, and proceeds fund the club’s child welfare programs. Dorothy McHride leads. Phil Wayne to act as master of ceremonies.
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Hynes
Pan Beto Day
Pilot Club
Hepatate
Preachool Ave
Dorothy Mc Hride
Phil Wayne
Mra Me Hride
Odessa Fliers Found In Burned Plane Crash Near Marathon
Charred remains of Odessa businessmen E R Walker 31 and Doss Millsap 47 were found in a Piper Tri Pacer wreck on David Combs Ranch 18 miles south of Marathon. Investigators led by Sheriff Jim Skinner Texas Ranger Arthur Hill and Justice of the Peace W G Fielder identified the men by rings. They had been missing since Sept 30 after leaving Presidio to inspect the flooded Rio Grande and return via Alpine. An extensive search by Civil Air Patrol Air Force Army and local officers followed.
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Odessa
David Combs
Marathon
Gregorio Diaz
Combs
Jim Skinner
Texas
Arthur Hill
Justice of the Peace
W. G. Fielder
W. EB. Lockhart
Alpine
Charles
Pia Mortici
del Norte Gap
E.R. Walker
Doss Millsap
Millsap
Presidio
Rio Grande
Civil Air Patrol
Air Force
Army
Betor County
Alpine High to Observe Homecoming November 14 15
Alpine High School announces homecoming Friday and Saturday November 14 and 15 with classes from toe through 1908 honored. Mrs George Baines to be crowned Homecoming Queen of the Exes escorted by her brother-in-law Bill Baines of San Antonio. Harriet Carpenter Hoth named queen. queens introduced during intermission of the Fort Stockton game Monday night. Further details to follow.
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Alpine High School
George Baines
Bill Baines
San Antonio
Harriet Carpenter Hoth
Fort Stockton
Mayor backs constitutional amendments on terms for officials
Mayor Lockhart criticizes extended terms for city and state officials. He supports amendments except No 4, arguing officials should face voters every two years to curb patronage and prevent political machines. He contends eight year spans enable entrenchment and reduce accountability.
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Wo. Lockhart
Texas
Tome Nile
hNhian
Dr Reed To Speak On United Nations Program
The High School Student Council announces a program observing the anniversary of the United Nations with Dr Hevington Reed from Sul Rows faculty as guest speaker. The council also plans an annual Halloween parade and carnival featuring local clubs, a supper, bingo, cake walk, and various concessions.
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United Nations
Hevington Reed
Sul Rows
Alpine Central School Attends First Six Weeks with 449 Enrolled
The Alpine Central School reports 449 students enrolled for the current year with an average daily attendance of 45 students per day during the first six weeks.
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Alpine Central School
Trong Mig
Atudbate
Lobos to Play in Mexico City
Sal Real Lobos travel to Mexico City to face the National University of Mexico on Saturday October 2. Coaches Graves and Higdon aim for a better result after three straight losses and a homecoming defeat by Texas A and M Kings. Probable starters and key players are listed, highlighting offense leaders and the anticipated lineup.
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Sam
Honeton
Sal Real Lobos
Mexico City
National University of Mexico
B. C. Graves
Robby Higdon
San Jacinto
Lobos
Texas A&j
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