Lamb shipments roll from Big Bend as shearers push on
DANCH reports truck loads of lambs moving out of Big Bend. Leonard Hess of San Antonio and Marathon with his daughter Mrs. Kruger and family visit Alpine. Hess hopes calves weigh under 500 pounds. SAC Alpine manager James A. Boyd notes 1981 officer ballots counted. Keesey Kimball chairs the committee with Decie vice chair and Morrow member. George Mills and Steve Stumberg named Ist and 2nd respectively.
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Big Bend
Leonard Hess
San Antonio
Kruger
Alpine
Ruth Hess
Leonard
James A. Boyd
SAC
Keesey Kimball
Decie
Morrow
George Mills
Ist
Steve Stumberg
Ranching and conservation efforts amid staff changes in Alpine
The article notes aFunds shortage for the year and the 1961 allotment pending approval. A new handbook for 1961 is expected by December 1. Boyd leaves Alpine Oct 15 to seek business in El Paso, with best wishes from ranchers. Local names include Adams Espy Newman Woodward Morrow Benson Davidson Rogers and Sohl. The piece covers rainfall, pastures, and conservation activities by Big Bend Soil Conservation District and Texas Fish Commission, plus travel notes for Mrs Walker and Dr David Walker from Bytown visiting Boston Plymouth Harvard New Hampshire.
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F. G. Walker
David Walker
Bytown
Boston
Plymouth
Harvard University
New Hampshire
Alpine August Rainfall Falls Short of 1959 Marks
Yearly Alpine rainfall totals reached 10.88 inches through August, with August measuring 2.07 inches. The August total trails the 1959 month’s 4.60 inches, and last year’s through August stood at 10.91 inches. Measurable rain occurred on 13 of August’s 31 days, varying from traces to 0.8 inches, the 22nd marking the high for the month.
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Alpine
Alpine Girls Complete Basic Army Training at Fort McClellan
Recruits Christine Young and Connie L. Burling of Alpine finished eight weeks of basic training at the Women’s Army Corps Center Fort McClellan Alabama. Young and Burling, graduates of Alpine-Ign School in 1960, received drill fitness and Army history instruction.
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Fort Mclellan
Ala
Christine Young
Connie L. Burling
Alpine
Women's Army Corps Center
Fort MacClellan
Recruit Young
Richard Young Sr
S. 12Th St
Recruit Burls
John B. Burling
W. Ave. B
Alpine — Ign School
Findlater to Teach Watercolor at Sul Ross College
John Findlater will teach watercolor painting this fall in ten weekly noncredit classes at Sul Ross State College. Tuition is 15 dollars. Classes aim to overcome fear of watercolor and cover materials care as Findlater shares his studio expertise and studies with major art figures. His works are on view in Alpine and Marfa area venues.
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Findlater
John Findlater
Sul Ross State College
Big Bend
Alpine
Paisano
Marfa
Midland Pub
Public Library
Fine Arts
Ross
Sul Ross
Big Spring
Helen Kendall
San Angelo
Choinard Art Institute
Los Angeles
Art Students League
New York City
New York Art Students League
The
Texas Fine Arts Association
West Texas Fine Arts Association
American Craftsman’s Council
Munson-Proctor Institute
Utica
N.Y
Davis Mountains
Trans
Chinnin' the Moon: horse stunts likened to mooning tradition
In local folklore a horse that bucks high or rears and pawns the air is described as chinnin the moon, a colorful phrase tied to equine feats and rural expression. This note records a vivid regional saying linked to spirited animals and community chatter.
Civil Air Patrol Plans Work Session in Marfa Alpine area
Big Bend Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol met at Marfa Alpine Airport to plan the fall program. A work session for seniors and cadets is set for Sunday September 11 at 2 pm. A barbecue for members and guests is tentatively scheduled for October 9 at Kokernot Lodge in Alpine. Membership renewal is due October 1 with a push to maintain 1961 100 percent renewal. Public invited to regular meetings.
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Big Bend
Civil Air Patrol
Marfa-Alpine
Kokernot Lodge
Alpine
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Frank
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Sul Ross College
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McBride
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