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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1957

Page

5

Alpine High School Dance Marks Return to Normal

Betsy Young reports Alpine students enjoy the A dance as the school returns to normal after disruptions. Elections for class officers are listed for seniors juniors sophomores and Alpine bands elect officers. The Progreso gathering ends with a large supper and optimistic hopes for the year.

Korn Wildenthal Pat Sanders Jackie Roberts Witta Dale Hilbrich Mike Larsh Billy Davis Bob Stowell Catalina Valenzuela Charlene Watson Alpine High School Foster Rich Dennis Williams Claudia Austin Harriet Carpenter Jimmy Wright

El Progreso Club Hosts September Buffet Evening

El Progreso Club opened its new year with a September meeting and outdoor buffet at the Leroy Larsh home on Fort Davis Highway. Mrs Larsh, Mrs Frank Daugherty, and Mrs D M Bennett hosted the husband and guest event marking the season's start.

el Progreso Club Leroy Larsh Fort Davis Highway Mesdames Larsh Frank Daugherty D. M. Bennett

Park News Notes Visitors and Park Staff Movements

Safe arrival at the Lindeman home in Cincinnati Ohio includes Mrs. Peter Koch and Mrs. Robert Cooper with children Timmy and Lorrie of Alpine. Mrs. Koch and family plan monthlong visits. Superintendent George W. Miller attends conference at Yellowstone and Grand Teton for about three weeks. Park Ranger Charles H. McCurdy chosen to represent Big Bend at Yosemite training for three months starting Sept. 23. leaves Big Bend Sept. 17. Potluck farewell for Ray Foster and wife headed to White Sands NM. Rod Broyles district ranger.

S. C. Lindeman Cincinnati Ohio Peter Koch Big Bend Robert Cooper Timmy Lorrie Alpine Koch Cooper George W. Miller Yellowstone Grand Teton National Parks Ray Foster White Sands National Monument Alamogordo N.M Fosters Rod Broyles

Last Rites Held For Mrs Page In Marathon Church

Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Page who died in Uvalde of a heart attack were held at Marathon Methodist Church on Monday afternoon Sept 2. She was a member of a pioneer Brewster County ranch family and had lived in Alpine with her daughter for two years. Surviving children include Geordis S. Page of Uvalde Thomas Lee Page of San Antonio Mrs Virgil Smith of Atascadero Calif and Louis N. Page of Guthrie. Her husband died about three years ago. Joe Page preceded her in death.

George W. Page Uvalde Marathon Methodist Church Mondey Afernoon Page Brewster County Geordis S. Page Alpine Otis Lee Thomas Lee Page San Antonio Virgil Smith Atascadero Calif Louis N. Page Guthrie Texas Joe

Park Service staff changes and student departures announced

The notice lists family plans and several staff moves across the region. Barbara Sielaff becomes a Terlingua school teacher. Betsy Koch leaves for Denton North Texas State. Laurie McDonald departs to Austin to study law. Concessions staff relocate to Alpine Trinidad Hallettsville and Marfa. Doyle Stout to join the Marine Corps on Sept 18.

Barbara Sielaff Gerald Sielaff Betsy Koch Denton North Texas State College Laurie McDonald Austin National Park Concessions Lolly Lockhart Ellis Cleveland Jerre Williams Alpine Dorothy Roberts Trinidad Colo Jane

Lobos Seek Strength In Lineup With Fresh Faces

Lobo football notes show Sam Potts moved to tackle, J C and Sam praised by McChesney. Newcomers Don Wright Walt Murrah Curtis Wiemers join a mix of experienced guards and centers led by Bob Caraway and Bob Garrett. Two quarterbacks Harry Gruber and Charles Winstead join eight fast halfbacks under coach's eye for the 1957 campaign.

Sam Potts Checotah McChesney J. C’s Sam Marshall Caraway Rockdale Glenn Prather Odessa Don Wright Slaton Walt Murrah el Campo Connie Rudd Sul Ross Lobos Jesse Cordero Segovia Bob Caraway Greenville Bob Garrett Howard County Honda Dub Polson Sweetwater Leiden Hensley Harry Gruber el Paso Charles Winstead Coleman

Democratic Woman's Day Planned in Breuster County

Observances titled Democratic Woman's Day will run September 16 to 24 in Breuster County led locally by Mrs. Henry Bailey of Alpine. The event is part of a Texas and state-wide effort organized with the State Democratic Executive Committee and the Democratic National Committee with Mrs. R. Max Brooks of Austin as vice-chairhead.

Brewster County Henry Bailey Alpine State Democratic Executive Committee Bailey R. Max Brooks Austin SDEC Texas Project

Team Roster Sparks Hope for Grid Season

Ramiro Leal returns from McAllen along with Freddy Davis Algine and Walter Hinman Ft. Bliss competing for a starting halfback berth. Transfers Jerry Barron Shriener Institute and Kenneth Scott San Angelo College impress. Newcomers Guy Lindsay Crane authe Holle Winters Pete Lewis Delp City join practice. Jesse Geron Rocene leads with experience. Ken Gilbert Pecos shows promise. Johannes Brahms debuted as a pianist at 14.

Ramiro Leal McAllen Freddy Davis Algine Walter Hinman Ft. Bliss Leal Jerry Barron Shriener Institute Kenneth Scott San Angelo College Guy Lindsay Crane Authe Holle Winters Pete Lewis Jesse Geron Rocene Ken Gilbert Pecos

Arthur Hill Promoted To Ranger Sergeant In Dallas

Arthur Hill formerly stationed in Alpine has been promoted to sergeant at the Dallas regional headquarters. Col Homer Garrison Jr, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, announced the change. Other Rangers in Company E include Sgt Frank Probst Junction G B Graves Sweetwater F G Hardin Sanderson J S Nance Sierra Blanca R R Rohatsch San Angelo Houston White Rocksprings John Wood Midland and Earl Stewart Pecos.

Arthur Hill Texas Alpine Dallas Homer Garrison Jr Texas Dept. of Public Safe Gully Cowsert Company E Fro Junction Midland Sgt Frank Probst Junction G. B. Graves Sweetwater F. G. Hardin Sanderson J. S. Nance Sierra Bianca R. R. Rohatsch San Angelo Houston White Rocksprings John Wood Earl Stewart Pecos

Alpine High and Sul Ross Teams Enjoy Ice Cream Parties

Alpine High School and Sul Ross State College football teams received ice cream parties this week from Alpine Chamber of Commerce officials. The Alpine Bucks were served at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and the Lobos at 6:39 p.m. yesterday in the college cafeteria.

Alpine High School Sul Ross State College Alpine Himber of Commerce Alpine Bucks

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Betsy Young Sandra Thomas Walter, Vick Gula Morrow Robert Bass Dan Logan Pat Ray Tex Gross Linda Kay Joe Brown Mickey Logan Marion Cowell Russell McAfee Tony Stringer Virginia Boyd Wildenthal Shults Dow Miex Weyerts Pat Sawders Linda Miller Dea Bucks Sonora Nivra Cleveland Isabell de Anda Carlene Heglund Kenneth Moyer Rhythm Kings el Progreso del Monte Eschool Chuck Roast West T Weiners Kimbell Betty Crocker RAFT Bologna Quart Stokley Swanson Minute Maid Early Bird Coffee Maryland Club Colganut Id McClures Lic Loomies Curtiss Charmin Del-Tex Mead’s Fine Welch van Camps Admiral Brand ADAMS Las Buffet B. B. Park News Maribell Miller Mrs. Page Wyoming Mase Mexico Johannes Brahms College E. Ave Rixon Holland West Texas O. C. Smith Mr. Smith Smith S&h Holland Avenue Henry MM. Bailey
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