Alpine Times Embraces Change Amid Rain and School Start
The piece notes recent rain after a dry spell and growing activity as Young people return to school. It highlights Sul Ross Lobos and Alpine High Bucks football prep, with mentions of McMurry College and coaches Milch and Hedrich. The writer reflects on leaving West Texas, weather changes, and pride in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobos
Alpine High Bucks
Sul Ross
Texas
Abilene
Bucks
Here
Red Worth
Ares
Hana
Kale
West Texas
Eho
Sul Ross College
Wolfers
Hich
Jul Ross ‘College
Wildenthal
Scout Leaders Map Two Month Promotion Plan In City
Scout executive C F White outlines a two month plan to show the public what Scouting teaches through window exhibits. Beginning this weekend through October the Model Cleaners display window will feature Scouting skills for passersby to observe. Scouters thank Model Cleaners for the free display space while Miss Josephine Kokernot departs for Shreveport Louisiana on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. White
Alpine Schools Open With 870 Children On First Day
Alpine schools opened Tuesday with 870 pupils for the 1959 year, down from last year’s 904. Late enrollments pushed the total to 892 by Wednesday morning as more children are expected within ten days. Special Education for Exceptional children debuted while Ruth Duncan assumed duties after Jasper Harvey resigned. Enrollments by grade showed shifts, with the sixth grade up to 37 and seventh down to 30, and all schools reporting smooth starts aided by September 1 faculty meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Puptic Schools
Jasper” Harvey
Ruth Duncan
Alpine Ellen
Duncan
Centennial School
Cental
Alpine nurse Ella Hall dies in McCamey hotel
Mrs Ella Pierce Hall 40 of Alpine was found dead in a McCamey hotel Friday morning. The inquest ruled natural causes after she arrived Wednesday and stayed with her parents in Alpine. She was a graduate nurse from Texas University Hospital and Peabody College. Graveside services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. Survivors include two daughters Barbara 12 and Charlotte 10, her parents and a brother Paul Pierce, former coach at Sul Ross and athletics director at Sam Houston State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
4. W. Griffin
Methodist ‘Church
Daugh- Barbara
Chartelotté
Enlistment in Navy for Gris Ward in Alpine
Gris Ward, son of Mrs Bernice Ward of Alpine, was inducted into the Navy last weekend and awaits a major call in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gris Ward
Bernice Ward
Navy
Eddie Webster Flown Home From Houston Polio Case
Eddie John Webster, a Fort Davis polio patient, flown by MATC C-54 from Houston to Marfa Alpine air port, landed to return home with family and community support. The flight, piloted by Capt Dolmer L. Morgan, included a ten member crew and followed hospital treatment at Hendrix Memorial in Abilene and Jefferson Davis Respiratory Center in Houston. Local leaders and businesses donated transport and ambulance services. the town welcomed him with a large crowd led by Deputy Ross Graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comind
Dolmer L. Morgan
John C. ‘Winthrop
Marfa-Alpine
Eddie John Webster
Fort Davis
Eddie John
John O. Casparis
Alpine
Hendrix Memorial Hospital
Abilene
Kelly Funeral Home
Marfa
Eddie
MATC
Houston
Morgan
Marfa-Alpine Air Base
Internationalals Lose 11 10 in 14 Inning Del Rio Clash
The Alpine Internationals fell to the Twin Chiefs of Del Rio 11 to 10 in 14 innings after a grueling game played in 112 degree heat. Arquides started for Del Rio, Dan Valenzuela relieved and pitched seven innings with 13 strikeouts. Llanes and Dan led the offense with four hits apiece. The Internationals, shorthanded with nine players and two substitutes, committed five errors to Del Rio’s four. Next up, Marfa Indians visit for the final game of the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Valenzuela
Chiefs
del Rio
Mos
Arquides
Dan Valenzuela
Dan
Gags Llanes
Marfa
Wildenthal Takes Reins as Sul Ross President
Dr. Bryan Wildenthal, formerly SAJC president, becomes Sul Ross College president succeeding Dr. R. M. Hawkins who resigned to join Southwestern University faculty in Georgetown. Wildenthal, with a long Texas education career, praised Sul Ross for its solid academic foundation and beauty after touring West Texas campuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Wildenthal
SUL Ross
de. Bryan
Wildenthel
San Angelo Junior College
Sul Ross College
R. M. Hawkins
Georgetown
Southwestern University
Wildenthal
Board “of Regents
Texas State ‘Teachers Colleges
SAJC
San Angelo
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
Cotulla
Texas U
Red Cross
Board of Regents
Boston
Alpine Nd
West Texas
Sal
T Ross College
Lobos And Bucks Begin Grid Training This Week
Alpine High School Bucks coach Richard Johnson and Guy Woodritt lead a 35 player squad into early season drills with scrimmages, a potential starting lineup, and a heavy first line. the Bucks open the 1952 season versus Sanderson at 8 p.m. in Alpine, while new pastor Gordon Collier arrives to lead regular services at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Johnson
Guy Woodritt
Alpine High School
Bucks
David
Tusa) Herandes
George Davis
Garry Henderson
Raul Molinar
Robert Galindo
JW. Shepperd
Ray ‘Hudsony
David Portillo
Jim Deven
Luis B. Hernansen
Luis Re Tiernandez
Andy Wens
Virgil Pulliam
Isadora, Salgado
Juan Sabia
Sanderson
Alpine
Frida
Presbyterian’ Church
Teo
Gordon Collier
Rev. Collier
Denton
E. Ave. D
Two Dead and Three Hurt in Train Collision Near Presidio
Two Santa Fe road workers died and five others were seriously injured when a motor car crashed into the rear of a work train near Presidio last Friday. E S Rodriguez of Presidio died after midnight, Elisio Rahes of Alpine died Saturday afternoon, with Gus Torres and Ro Le Salgado hospitalized. Manuel Jiminez escaped with a broken arm. The accident cause is not yet clear. injured were transported to Presidio and then to Livingston for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Tas
Presidio
E. S. Rodriguez
Elisio’ Ra
Alpine
Gus Torres
Ro le
Salgado
Scout Leaders Close Weeklong Region 8 Meeting
Scout executives from Region 8 Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma capped a week at Sul Ross College with an address by regional executive Hel Newman recognizing Sul Ross incoming president Dr Bryan Wildenhal and college business manager Jack Stowell. Officials received mementos and Texas bolts and tie clasps as part of the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Region 8
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Sul Ross College
Hel Newman
Newman
Speci
Bryan, Wildenhal
Jack Stowell
Tor
Bryan
Scout
Alpine “Rotary
H. Bakken
Bakke Kitted
Stour
Alpine ‘Chamber of ‘Commerce
Kokernot Lodge
Sd Seoutins
Mteclon Iheisting Seoutere
Amilies
Sul Toss College
Evans Ranch
Los Angeles
Cal
Buford Power
J. C. Davis
Corpus Chii
M. Po Siover
Gilchrist to Speak at Fort Stockton A and M Club Meeting
Chancellor Gib Gilchrist will lead a barbecue and meeting in Fort Stockton sponsored by the Pecos county A and M club and the Big Bend A and M mothers club. Attendees from West Texas will hear talks by Chancellor Gilchrist vice chancellor Williams Col Andy Anderson coach and Walter Davis Olympic high jumper. Sen H L Winfield of Fort Stockton will be guest of honor. Students planning to enter college this fall receive a special invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Gib Gilchrist
Texas A. & M
Pecos County
A & M Club
Big Bend
Walter Davis
H. L. Winfield
Fort Stock
Ton
A. & M. System
Drills Begin as Lobos Name 47 Candidates at Jackson Field
Ross Lobos opened 1982 football drills at Jackson Field with 47 hopefuls for berths. Ten lettermen return, including Bingham Mobley and Turner, while new prospects from Winters to San Angelo JC join the squad. Co-captains elected: Bingham, Pauley, and Harrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Lobos
Jackson Field
Lobos
McMurry’ Cole ‘Exe Indians
Abilene
al Milch
Lave
Bingham
Mobley
Turner
Sood
M. Han
Sizemore
del Mar
Sutton
Pecos
Texas ‘Tech
Love
Colorado City
Thompson
Odessa “High
TCU
Marines
Evitt
Odessa High
Texas Zech
Tiny Howell
Odessa
Bobby Howell
Garland High
Rudd
Sweetwater High
Fort Stockton
Okla
Warren
Lakeview’ High
San An
Newsom
San ‘Angelo
Ward
Pampa
Mullins
Arlington State
Pauley
Harrell
New Residence Under Way On Loop Road
Work began this week on a seven room masonry residence for Mr. and Mrs. Nevill Haynes on Loop Drive just west of the Jarry Carpenter home. The two bath home is of tone and style and is expected to be ready for occupancy in about 90 days. Scout Outing Involving Troop 41 A two day outing at a nearby ranch saw swimming and hikes for Scouts Donald Smith Charles Smith Fay Bradford Mike Clifford Bob Turcher Allan Turner Kenneth Moyer Billy Gilbreath Kendall Ross David Ritter and Dell Hoffman. Scoutmaster J C Ross and N M Clifford Jr accompanied the group and report good progress in remaking Scouts of troop 41.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevill Haynes
Jarry Carpenter
First Methodist Church
Donsald Smith
Charles Smith
Fay Bradford
Mike Clifford
Bob Turcher
Allan Turner
Kenneth Moy
J.C. Ross
N. M. Clifford Jr
King Kong at the Granada Friday and Saturday
King Kong the famous monster will screen at the Granada theater Friday and Saturday announced by C W Davis. Admission for children is 25 cents with other tickets at usual prices. A correction notes the run is Friday and Saturday with no double feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Kong
Nada Theatre
C.W. Davis
Monager
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Josephine Kokernot
Shreveport
Centen's
Uth
Ella Pierce Hall
McCamey
Keith Morrow
San Antonio
Eddie Webster
Mirty
Fort
Nipine “Air Base
Jory Center
Hunter
Houston ‘Center
Gilchrist
King Kong
Granada
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