Change of editorship at Alpine Avalanche noted
The Alpine Avalanche announces a new editorial leadership with the writer taking the helm as editor. Longtime staffer D M Bennett will remain as chief advisor while Society Editor Lora Bell Lockhart and proofreader J W Prestridge stay on. Former editor Webb leaves Alpine for Greenville, and Tandie and the team pledge to continue delivering a solid paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bennett
Avalanche
Lora Bell Lockhart
Society
J. W. Prestridge
Webb
Alpine
Greenville
Calves in Weight Race Show Identical Daily Gain
Two calves fed by Jack Richardson in the PFA project, one Black Angus bred by Massey West 101 ranch and the other Hereford bred by Mrs. Dalin, weighed 268 and 263 pounds respectively on May 1. Both calves, kept on identical rations with milk, posted a daily average gain of 2.84 pounds from May 1 to September 2, with their weights tracked monthly in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Richardson
PFA
Massey West 101 Ranch
Mra
Dalian
Angus Hereford
Sul Ross faculty tour forms extension classes in West Texas
Sul Ross college representatives Dr. Noble Armstrong Glenn Davis Dan Pollock John Prude and W E Williams began a visitation program on Sept 1 across Southwest Texas to organize extension classes. By Sept 16 an Odessa class was organized and centers are planned in Fort Hancock Pecos Monahans Big Spring San Angelo McCamey Uvalde Eagle Pass Fort Stockton and Del Rio. Teaching names include Dr T M Etheridge Dr G P Smith Dr Noble Armstrong W E Williams Dan Pollock and John Prude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Armstrong
Glenn , Davis
Dan Pollock
John Prude
W. E. Williams
Sul Ross College
Texas
Armstrong
Odessa
Fort Hancock
Pecos
Monahans
Big Spring
San’ Angelo
McCamey
Uvalde
Eagle Pass
Fort Stockton
del Rio
Sul Ross
T. M. Etheridge
G. P._ Smith
W. E. Willams
Man Held After Stabbing Affray Near Terlingua
Domingo Ramirez, about 22, of Terlingua, is jailed on charges he stabbed 53 year old Raphiel Acosta at a tavern near Terlingua last Saturday night. Acosta was treated at Alpine hospital for a left side wound and believed not to be in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Domingo Ramirez
Terlingua
Raphiel Acosta
Acosta
Tay
Registration for Sul Ross fall term gets under way
Registration for the 1952 Fall term of Sul Ross began Tuesday with 410 undergraduate forms handed out by 3 p.m. on the second day. Officials expect enrollment near 529 from 1951. Separate notes tell of publisher M. A. Webb resigning from The Avalanche after four years, his family moving to Greenville, and his community roles. wife Mrs Webb Tett and son Buck continuing moves, while son William stays in Big Bend National Park. Webb served since 1938 as editor publisher and was active in Alpine Rotary, Texas State Guard, and First Baptist church. Mrs Webb taught in city schools and Sul Ross, now associate professor of education and student teaching supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sul Ross
M. A. Webb
Avalanche
Greenville
Texas State Guard
First Baptist Church
Webb
Fay Ciitic
Sul Ross College
Lobos Down Redskins by a 196 Score
Abilene-Reporter News reports Sul Ross Lobos crushed McMurry Indians 19 6 in the season opener. Sonny Mobley excelled with 202 rushing yards, while Sal Armstrong directed plays and the Lobos’ sturdy line limited McMurry’s air attack. A capacity McMurry stadium crowd saw Sul Ross dominate with strong defense and productive ground game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier
Parris
Abilene
Sonny Mobley
Sul Ross College
McMurry
Indians
Stobley
Odessa
McMurry Stadium
Hardin-Simmons
Doc
Sal Ross
al Mitch
Sul Ross
Bur Ross
Lobos
Mobley
Bunme
Sal Armstrong
San Anaclo
der Hesseike
Tiny Howell
Bo Wompson
Pat
Sguards
Frank Harrell
Ronnie Sizemore
Horm Kaleys
Ohers
Hatley
Inne
Buddy Fornes
Mceminved
Display Of Scout Work To Feature Tin Can Craft For Resourcefulness Of Lads
The Boy Scout display this week shifts from fires to tin can craft. Scouts are urged to improvise gear rather than buy all items, as making useful gadgets builds resourcefulness. Parents are asked to support their sons in helping with exhibits to strengthen patrol teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. White
Alpine Avalanche Lease Transitions to Lynn Forbes Editor
The Alpine Avalanche, under lease for four years, is leased for one year to Lynn Forbes who becomes editor publisher. Forbes is known in the region from Marfa and has led papers including the Ashmon Texas Tribune for a decade. Residents urged to support his new venture with appreciation for past favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Avalanche
M.A. Webb
Lynn
Forbes
Big Bend
Marfa
Avalanche
Central Parent-Teacher Assn Gets An A Rating
The Central P T A met for the first time this fall at Central School to install officers led by Mrs Jack Dickson as president with Mrs Earl Anderhu first vice president and Mrs Jerry Starnes as second vice president. The association earned an A rating for 981-82 16th year, the highest rating, and received a gold star yearbook award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Central School
Jack Dickson
Earl Anderhu
Jerry’ Starnes
Brrs
Anna Hayslip
Prize Bill 'Weyerts
Wilmoth Matthews
Grady Nance
Catherine Smith
Parente Teacher “Association
al Pine
Texas
Apes
Mes Roth Rott
Tom Stovell
Supt Peyton Cain
Mesdames Smith
Page
White
Kelly
Nee
Alpine Man Victims Die In Canyon Crash Bucks Defeat Eagles 26 13
A. L. Haynes age 51 of Alpine and J. A. Field age 50 of Marfa were killed when their pickup plunged into a 75 foot canyon near Ruidosa south of Marfa after failing to negotiate a mountain turn. Haynes surviving family, burial at Vance, Marfa and Alpine residents mourn. Field buried in DiHanis. Bucks beat Eagles 26 13 after a strong showing including three Duane Smith runs and Marfa themed play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Haynes
Alpine
J. A. Field
Marfa
Ruidosa
Canyon
Haynes
Arizona
New Mexico
Lee Wayne
A. Pate
Fort Stockton
W. L. Haynes
F. Burleson
Vance
Uvalde
DiHanis
Rotarians Lions and Pilots wow them in Alpine softball game
Alpine circles saw a lively benefit softball game at Legion field near Kokernot as Rotarians Lions and Pilots performed in clown attire. Umpires were three women, with funds to Rotary Sul Ross scholarship Lions glasses fund and Pilot Welfare, bands provided music, lamb draw contest won by Jan Morrow, and proceeds likely split among three clubs. Navy Navy recruit Odis Ward from Alpine enlisted, sent to San Diego for eleven weeks training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions and Pilots
Legion Field
Kokernot Field
Rotarians
Lions
Pilot
Mae M. Ament
Gene Benson
Alan Fraser
Jan Morrow
Sul Ross
Alpine
Pilot Welfare Fund
Lions’ Glasses Fund
Rotary Sul Ross
Navy Recruiting Office
U. . Court House
el Paso
Odis Wilson Ward
Bernice Ward
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Sul Ross Homecoming events announced for Oct 4
More than 500 attended the Chamber of Commerce barbecue as Alpine prepares Sul Ross College homecoming events for Saturday October 4. A football game between Sul Ross Lobos and Sam Houston Bearkats at 8 p.m. will be followed by a college gym dance.
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Sul_Ross
James Kemp
Sul Ross Lobos
Sam Houston State College Bearkats
Ing
Sul Ross
Two killed in highway crash near Marathon
Mrs Naomi E Wolfe Brewer 22 and her husband Sam Still Brewer 26 died after a crash on Highway 90 about five miles east of Marathon last Friday around 7 30 am. Brewer reportedly fell asleep at the wheel driving at high speed, hitting a bridge abutment. Mrs Brewer had a broken neck and internal injuries. Mr Brewer died at Alpine hospital shortly after. They had married a month ago in Pennsylvania. Brewer had ties to baseball clubs including the New York Giants and West Palm Beach. Mrs Wolfe Brewer's parents are in Riviera Beach Florida. Burial plans included West Palm Beach and Stillwell Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi £. Wolfe Brewer
Sam Still Brer
Marathon
Brownsville
Brewer
Charro
Itig
Pennsylvania
New York “Giants
West Palm Beach
Fla
Stillwell
Okla
Okla, and Mrs. Brewer Was the Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wolfe Jr
Rivera Beach
Brooke Officer Praises Kokernot For Broadcast Of Tourney Ball Games
Major General E A Noyes of Brooke Army Medical Center commends H In Kokernot Jr sponsor of the Alpine Cowboys for organizing play by play broadcasts of National Baseball Congress games. Cards sent direct wire to hospital radio unit and to convalescent crowds at Brooke, with thousands hearing the broadcasts in the quadrangle and service club. The Major says the generosity will be long remembered at Brooke Army Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. In Kokernot Jr
Alpine Cowboys
E. A. Noyes
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio
Brooke
National Baseball Congress
Wichita
Guadrangle
Medical Field Service School
Class In Conversational Spanish Offered At Sul Ross
A one and a half hour two evening per week course starts September 23 in Sul Ross. The class meets Tuesday and Thursday at 6 30 to teach Spanish with college credit. Open to high school graduates or citizens 21 and older without examination. Mrs Stather Elliott Thomas will teach.
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Alpine
Marfa
Fort Davis
Marathon
Stather Elliott ‘Thomas
Cal Poly Poised for Key Clash With Sa Lobos
Cal Poly completes final team polish for a tilt with SA Lobos. The squad features veteran backs including Alex Bravo nicknamed Boom Boom, at 185 pounds, alongside Ed Chang Bob Smith and Mari Jon Anich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAL Poly
SA Lobos
Ee Aleeete
Ene
Anan
Hughes
Aes Peree
Alex
Permits Issued for New Residence and Office Building
Building permits were issued last week to Mrs. Marie Van Fossan for an office building on East Holland Ave beside her home and to Elmer McMillan for a residence in North Alpine. The Van Fossan cinder block structure will measure 20 by 30 feet. The McMillan six room cement block house is underway. A third new residence outside city limits, owned by Mr and Mrs Marvin Kay, begins on the North Loop road south of Jack Cross home. The Kays sold their West Alpine home to Smith H. Foutch who moved in with his wife and plans the new house while the Kays stay in Pat Lester’s North Alpine residence until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Bucks
Secona
Alpine High
Feld
Roman
Tanana
Juan Ol Sires
Eagles
Eagline
Duane Smith
Elth
Jack Ae Eenohnson
Marlin
Cowboy
Tommy Mansfield
Monahans
Monahans Lobos
Billy Cowell
Mansfield
Olivare
Marie van Fossan
East Holland Ave
Elmer McMillan
North Aline
van Fossan
McMillan
Marvin Kay
Jack Cross
North Loop Road
Kays
West Alpine
Smith H. Fouteh
Lit He Rock
Ark
Foutch
Pat Lester
North Alpine
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Tandie
Westex
A. Webb
E-Texas
Redskins
Rossonians
McMurry College
Central Parent-Teacher Assn
B. Phillips Imager of
West Texas Utilities Co
Marfan
City School
Bar Genet
Jadae Wednentey
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Hubands
Bill Winter Burn
Winter
Bryan Wildenthaly
Peyton Cain
Dretet
M. Jenson ‘Adams
Mary Jo Bowden
Jap ‘Pauley
Brooke Officer
Kokernot
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