Alpine Public Schools Report Record Enrollment
Alpine schools report 1024 students this week, up from 879 a year ago, with Morgan leading enrollment at Central 328, Centennial 450, and the high school 240. Officials cite transfers and staff reductions at parochial schools as contributing factors while noting the district must manage larger classes and provide more teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
South Alpine
Oil Company
James Crawford
Alpine High School
Crawford
Alpine High
Gilmer-Ritkin
Morgan
Central
Centennial
Pioneer Resident Mrs Gourley Dies at 70 in Brewster County
Mrs. W. N. Gourley, 70, a Brewster County pioneer and former Ida Fuller, died of an apparent heart attack at Rui dosa hot springs in Presidio County while staying with her husband. Funeral held at Alpine home with Rev. Gordon Collier officiating. Survived by husband, daughter, two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gourley
Brewster County
Ruidosa Hot Springs
Presidio County
Mr. Gourley
Mrs. Gourley
Alpine
Nine Points
Green Valley
Gourley
N. 7Th St
Gordon Collier
First Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Eric Williams
Zenas Decie
J. W. Gilmer
Terry Shely
Dave Sublett
D. R. Elliott
Earl McElroy
Ada Blevins
Pearl Pulliam
Www. B.buar
Verge Fuller
Pastor Gordon Collier Resigns to Enter Seminary
Rev Gordon Collier pastor of the First Presbyterian church for the past year resigned last week. He and his family will move to Chicago where he will enter a seminary for further study. The resignation date is not yet set. Collier is active in the Alpine Lions Club and other civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Collier
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Collier
Alpine Lions Club
Alpine
Sul Ross enrollment climbs toward 700 mark this term
Sul Ross State College expects fall enrollment to near 700, with about 250 freshmen and 400 upperclassmen plus around 100 part time Saturday and Monday night students. Women’s dorms Ferguson Hall and Lawrence Hall are filling, and campus housing including cottages and apartments is full. The gain of roughly 150 students over last year comes from an intensive advertising campaign aided by the Alpine chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
Bryan Wildenthal
Wildenthal
West Texas
Ferguson Hall
Lawrence Hall
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Attendees at Mrs Gourley Funeral Rites
Out of town relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Mrs. W. N. Gourley. Attendees included families from El Paso Pecos and San Antonio with names such as Mrs Bob Coffey Leslie Gourley and Ed Casner among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Gourley
Bob Coffey
Sierra Blanca
Leslie Gourley
Kendalia
Bill Bunton
Maria
O. C. Dowe
Earl Heathcote and Sons
Norman Casner
Bill Jackson
Tommy Miller
el Paso
Bob McElroy
Curtis McElroy
Hugh Valiant
Opal Victers
J. Twilley
Pecos
John Scott
San Ant
Coloradoan Buys Local Auto Firm
The sale of Crowder and Wise Motor Service, Pontiac dealers, to George Faber is effective Sept. 14 after pending approval since Aug. 1. The deal includes the Crowder residence and two nearby apartments, with Crowder and Wise planning ranch work near Canon City. Faber will run the business as Faber Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder & Wise Motor Service
Pontiac
R. G. Crowder
Curt Wise
George Faber
Crowder
North Loop Road
College Hill
Mr. Wise
Canon City
Colo
Pueblo
Wise
Alpine
Sanderson
Faber
San Antonio
Colorado
Faber Pontiac 20
Engineer John Gentry Transferred to Edmonton Canada
John Gentry son of Mr and Mrs J W Gentry Alpine has been moved from Texas Pipe Line Co Houston after three years to Edmonton Alberta Canada for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
John Gentry
J. W. Gentry
Alpine
Texas Pipe Line Co
Houston
Edmonton
Alberta
National Park Service seeks concession operator for Big Bend
The National Park Service plans to appoint a concessions operator for Big Bend National Park in Texas. National Park Concessions, Inc. currently runs facilities but may yield to a more capable operator as visitor traffic rises with new roads. Frank D. Quinn of Austin and others have shown interest. The service prefers proposals based on qualifications rather than high bids, aiming for suitable facilities by next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Park Service
Big Bend National Park
Rio Grande
Texas
Big Bend
National Park Concessions, Inc
National Park
Frank D. Quinn
Austin
Membre
Texas State Park Board
Quinn
Park Service
Alpine Receives Safety Citation for Traffic Honor Roll
Alpine earned a spot on the National Traffic Safety Honor Roll for 1952 after completing the year without a fatal motor vehicle crash within city limits. Mayor John W. Gillett received the plaque from Sgt. Hugh Shaw, with prior honors in 1950. The honor is sponsored by the National Safety Council and complemented by an American Automobile Association citation for no pedestrian deaths or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
John W. Gillett
Hugh Shaw
Pecos
Texas Highway Patrol
National Safety Council
the American
Reverend Jesse Pugh Leaves to Lead North Texas Church
Reverend Jesse Pugh, pastor of the First Christian church for over two years, will resign and depart around October 1 for Van Alstyne North Texas to assume the pastorate of the Christian church there. He is a Texas Christian University graduate who served as a student pastor during studies and has been active in civic life, including roles with the Alpine Rotary Club. The church has not named his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pugh
First Christian Church
van Alstyne
North
Texas
Christian Church
Pugh
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
TCU
The
Alpine Rotary Club
Major York Visits Del Rio Mother in Linnie York Home
Major Darrel D. York of Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio visited his mother Mrs. Linnie L. York last weekend at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel D. York
Laughlin Air Force Base
del Rio
Linnie L. York
Fort Davis Man Assigned to Korea With 7th Infantry Division
Chief Warrant Officer William B. Bloys and his wife Virginia of Antioch California are noted as arriving in Korea where Bloys serves as maintenance officer with the 7th Quartermaster Company. The 7th Division trained for peak readiness after Inchon and has fought across Korea from Pusan to the Yalu. Bloys, son of Fort Davis Texas residents, has a long Army service since 1937 and holds multiple decorations including Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7Th Infantry DIV
Korea
William B. Bloys
Virginia
D. St
Antioch
Calif
7Th Infantry Division
Inchon
Pusan
Yalu River
Bloys
James E. Bloys
Fort Davis
Texas
7Th Quartermaster Co
Army
Fort Sam Houston
Burgess Funeral Attended by Relatives Across Towns
Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Joe E. Burgess. Amarillo residents include Mrs. S. W. Bridgman Mrs. Belle Shafer and Mrs. John Glasgow. J. W. Burgess and wife from Hamlin. Edith Phillips from El Paso J. C. Holmes from Clyde Clayton Holmes from Abilene. Mrs. Fannie Humphrey and Mrs. Ennis Hollingshead from Abilene also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Burgess
S. W. Bridgman
Belle Shafer
John Glasgow
Amarillo
J. W. Burgess
Hamlin
Edith Phillips
el Paso
J. C. Holmes
Clyde
Clayton Holmes
Abilene
Fannie Humphrey
Ennis Hollingshead
Travel US 90 group backs Big Bend boost at park meeting
Members of the Travel US 90 Association met in Big Bend National Park and voiced strong support for expanding the US 90 corridor linking Big Bend to San Antonio and beyond. Attendees from Fort Davis Marfa Alpine Marathon Dryden Sanderson Del Rio Ciudad Acuna pledged funds, with 75 members present and full fulfillment of prior pledges. Signboards near Van Horn will direct traffic to US 90 while park lands near the Rio Grande will be expanded in a cross border conservation plan with Mexico. An informal Sunday gathering in Ciudad Acuna will include a buffet lunch and a bull fight finale for the 1953 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travel
US 90 Assn
Big Bend National Park
State of
Texas
Big Bend
Fort Davis
Marfa
Alpine
Marathon
Dryden
Sanderson
del Rio
Ciudad Acuna
Old Mexico
Rio Grande
Coahuila
Chihuahua
Travel US 90 Assn
Association
Mexican Border Trails
Lions Club of
Lions Clubhouse
Arena
la Macarena
National Park
el Ojo Jardin
Garden Spring
del Carmens
Mexico
Boquillas
Lon Garrison
de] Carmen
Stillwell Crossing
Dead Horse Mountains
United States
Elvie Adams
Alys
Park dedication is scheduled Lobos-TWO Play Tomorrow Night
The Sul Ross Lobos, after a 13-7 upset of McMurry, prep for Texas Western Miners in El Paso. Lobos quarterback Henson intercepted late to prevent further McMurry scoring as Ray McGregor, Norman Cash, and Ronnie Sizemore starred on defense and offense. The Miners boast a 60-man squad led by Dick Shinaut and Harris Cantrell in a strong Border conference matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross Lobos
McMurry College Indians
Midland
Doposters
Lobo
al Milch
McMurry
Indians
Bill Atkins
Joe Bill Fox
Fox
Elroy Payne
Payne
Ratliff
Lobos
Henson
Sul Ross
Rossonians
Ray McGregor
Norman Cash
Cash
Ronnie Sizemore
Texas Western Miners
el Paso
TWC
MWC
Dick Shinaut
Harris Cantrell
Gene Odell
Bobby Ditmeyer
J E Burgess Dies Suddenly At 72 In Alpine
J E Burgess 72 West Texas grocer dies of heart attack at home on East College Ave Alpine. Born December 8 1880 in Grayson County he moved to Abilene as a child and managed Radford store here since 1915 retiring 1946. Survived by widow three sisters and cousin Glenn Burgess of Alpine. Funeral at First Methodist Church conducted by Rev Carl Lawson with interment Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe E. Burgess
West Texas
East College Ave
Burgess
Grayson County
Abilene
J. M. Radford Grocery Co
New Mexico
Alpine
Radford
Ray Holmes
Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Carl Lawson
Elm Grove Cemetery
Vernon McIntyre
Eric Williams
R. Krenek
L. D. Harris
Knox Reid
Wm.Winter
A. R. Stambaugh
J. W
Spectacular Scenery In Del Carmen Mountains Of Mexico
A Sul Ross State College biology expedition notes dramatic Sierra Del Carmen scenery and diverse plant life near the Texas border. Dr Barton Warnock Jack Skiles and the author describe 9000 foot peaks 39 miles from Big Bend and discuss joint conservation aims. The team navigated rough routes from Alpine to Stillwell Crossing and faced delayed river crossings and local hospitality as they studied flora and terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross State College
Sierra del Carmen
Coahuila
Mexico
Rio Grande
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Texas
Stillwell Crossing
Big Bend National Park
United States
Barton Warnock
Sul Ross
Jack Skiles
Langtry
Big Bend Country
Big Bend-Davis
Sanders Granted One Year Leave for Doctoral Work
Gets Leave B. T. Sanders and instructor Sue Ross have been granted a year off to finish work on their doctor’s degrees at a Texas university. They left for Austin this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Sanders
Sue Ross
Texas University
Mrs. Sanders
Austin
Official October dedication set for Big Bend National Park
Officials announce the dedication of Big Bend National Park will occur in October with exact date pending approval from NPS leaders. President Eisenhower and Mexico’s Ruiz Cortines invited. A paved loop highway from Alpine and Marathon on U S 90 expected soon. An Oct 16-18 planning meeting will introduce travel agencies and Mexican participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
Lon Garrison
M. R. Tillotson
Santa Fe
N. M
National Park Service
Conrad L. Wirth
NPS
Eisenhower
Ruiz Cortines
Mexico
Alpine
Marathon
Garrison
Rio Grande
U. S. 90 Assn
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Park Basin
Santa Helena Canyon
Boquillas Canyon
Highway 90 Assn
Park Headquarters
New Pastor Named for Alpine and Marfa Episcopalians
Rev. R. N. McCallum, current pastor of the Odessa Episcopal church for five years, will become rector of St. James here and the Alpine and Marfa churches after Oct. 1. Mr and Mrs McCallum with two high school aged children will occupy the manse. A lay reader service is planned at the church for the next two Sundays.
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St. James Episcopal Church
R. N. McCallum
Episcopal Church
Odessa
Alpine
Marfa
Alpine to honor released POWs with a future ceremony
Alpine leaders plan a welcome for three locally released prisoners of war Hugh White CC president says a committee led by Dr. Bryan Wildenthal John Sotelo Jr and Gene Hendryx will organize. Cpl Alfonso Natera Jr and Pfc Ruben Ortega expected today from San Francisco likely to arrive on Sunset Limited. Cpl Francisco Duran Jr also due home from San Francisco with a welcome by local Legion color guard. A formal ceremony will be held later at a football game at Jackson Field or the high school field dedicated to the POWs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Hugh White
Bryan Wildenthal
Sul Ross College
John Sotelo Jr
Gene Hendryx
White
Cpl
Alfonso Natera Jr
Ruben Ortega
San Francisco
Legion and Posts
Francisco Duran Jr
Jackson Field
High School
Atlanta women and relatives visit Mrs Ha in town
Mrs P L Abernethy of Atlanta Georgia Mrs Charles F Jackson and grandson Billy Smither of Crystal City visited their mother Mrs W B Ha and their sister Mrs G Wines here the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Abernethy
Atlanta, Ga
Charles F. Jackson
Billy Smither
Crystal City
W. B. Ha
G. Wines
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Reba Smith
Ruby Hill
Faye Davis
Fern’ Sandlin
Catharine Smith
Bill L. Humphrey
Centennial School
Berta Lassiter
LaNelle Turner
Mary J. Wade
Cathryn Etheridge
Bernice White
Helen Graham
Johnnie Joyce
Adah Medlin
Olivia Lane
Irma Kelley
Charles Wade
Evelyn Ritter
Minerva Yeonas
Pioneer
Coloradoan
Flxible Visicoach
Flxible Co
Loudonville
Ohio
Big Bend Park
N. Texas
US 90
Park
J.E. Burgess
del Carmen Mountains
By Glenn Burgess
el Centinela
S. P
Cpl. Natera
Pvt
Ortega
Natera
Cpl. Duran
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