Town Talk Sparks Time Change Rumors and Corrections
A column discusses rumors about a time change and a mayoral statement, clarifying that the region will observe Cetra Standard Time and denying official publication of the claim. It notes a dispute over a Rot ary News misstatement about Claude Coleman and provides biographical detail on Sul Ross College president Dr. Richard Hawkins.
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Epluribus
Claudius Coleman
Sul
Ross College
Rotary News
University of Michigan
Claude
Avalanche
D. M. Bennett
Rotary Club
M. A. Webb
Claude Coleman
University
Sic
Claude Y
Sul Ross College
University of Illlinois
University of
October War Fund Month Proclaimed in Texas Campaign
Gov. Coke Levenson as honorary president of the United War Chest of Texas designates October as National War Fund month to raise about 4.8 million dollars for military, merchant marine, foreign relief and local welfare. Gov. Stevenson urges Texans to contribute to the drive to promote peace and goodwill amid postwar hardship.
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Coke Levenson
United War Chest of Texas
National War Fund
Texas
Stevsingon
Nonth
Work On Highway 67 To Begin Soon
Fort Stockton pioneer reports construction of Highway 67 over 23 miles west of Fort Stockton to begin soon after state contract Letting. A commission with Marsh Lea Alf Ten Eyck and Dow Puckett met with property owners county officers and Me Killmer to settle damages and arrange right of way across the Kennedy Estate ranch, with Judge H H Butz optimistic the county portion will be ready when the state awards the contract.
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Fort Stockton
H. H Butz
RE. Killmer
Peg
Marsh Lea
Alf Ten Eyck
Dow Puckett
Killmer
Kennedy Estate
Butz
Cat Manager Plans Series With San Carlos Team
Alpine Cats manager West said he is arranging one or two baseball games with a crack San Carlos team from Chihuahua about 40 miles south of Ojinaga. If secured, games would be held here tomorrow and Sunday or Sunday and Monday. Posters would advertise the events if they go ahead.
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Fort Davis
Sar Une
Ceram Daly
Trent
Stattle Depp
Kiaoner
Towle
Government Bonds Offered To Invest Surplus Cash
A brief note urges readers to curb inflation by placing excess funds in government bonds. The message highlights bonds as a safe investment option and stresses the stability of government securities.
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Wisconsin
Middle West
Michigan
Scattered Showers Hit Big Bend Country This Week
Weather notes report scattered showers and rains across Big Bend and Davis Mountains counties over the past week. Marathon logged 1.70 inches, O6 headquarters 1.10 inches, with the Hovey area noting about three inches. Alpine area saw Friday rain, highs near 90s and a weekly low of 61 with several locales reporting light totals.
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Big Bend
Big Bend-Davis Mountains
Marathon
Tommy Henderson
H. L. Kokernot Jr
Fort Davis
Hovey
Steve Stumberg
Alpine
Nevill Ranch
Wilson Ranch
Coyotes Bite Dust in Gunfight in Brewster County
County Agent Frank Newsom reports 13 dead coyotes found in a southern Brewster County brush area after a gunfight involving a string of coyote guns. Several other firearms were recovered and no additional varmints found. Complete trial reports slated for intervals during the three month period.
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Brewster County
Frank Newsom
Veterans in Alpine area share war service news
Col Lawrence H. Caruthers of Alpine, now in Santa Ana, is among early American troops to enter Japan, with others like Pfc Fred Slight and Sgt John J. Holland listed among service members. Lt Williams sacrifices marked by heroism, and local families note discharge and honors including Purple Heart and Roll of Honor.
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Alpine
Japan
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Tokyo
Atsugi
Col. Caruthers
Santa Ana
Cal
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Yale
Oklahoma U
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Lawrence H. Caruthers Jr
Christine
Pte
Fred Slight
R. B. Slight
al Marine Division
Con
Wm. B. Starr
Pacific Campaigns
Mac Starr
Presidio
Pla
Brewster County
Lieut
Williams
San Francisco
United States Army
Williame
Armored
Cavalry
William
E. H. Fowlkes
C. Beverets Jr
Colorado City
Set J John Prude Fowlkes
Preston Fowlkes
Tennessee
Sul Ross Inauguration Program Set For Oct 2
Sul Ross College prepares for the installation of Dr Richard Melvin Hawkins as president with a two day program October 1 and 2. Prominent educators from Texas and nearby states attend the musicial events, speeches by Dr J N R Score, and installation by LS A Kerr Jr. Local businesses close for the ceremonies and a celebratory dance closes the event.
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Mexico
Alpine
Sul Ross State Teachers College
Richard Melvin Hawkins
College Auditorium
J. N. R. Score
Southwestern University
Georgestown
Eden
Lt. Kerr
LS. A. Kerr, Jr
Board of Regents
Fort Stockton
Clyde JP. Smith
Open House and Ceremony Planned for Regents and Faculty
An informal open house is set for Sunday evening from 8 to 10 to reacquaint faculty with regents and college presidents. The event precedes a procession and observances at the Administration building with music by the Sul Ross Dance orchestra and a 4 pm concert by Fort Stockton Sera masses. Forrest C Walker recently discharged from the army visits family after three and a half years of service. he was wounded in Luxembourg.
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Ernest S. Gallego
New York City
Cpl
Johnny Sotelo
Europe
Ernest
England
Johnny
Safeway
McDonald
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
John Carrico
Thos. J. Hardy
Sul Ross
Willhin
Bergstrom Field
Ray la Bett
Fisk Steamis
Che
North Africa
Florida
Lawrence Hall
Eaenber
Seeeel Cokags
Procesional
Fo Menguel Tonten
Sik
SERN
Suor Cacir
Cannes Sams Sana Amacis
Occa
Hancork Mal
Guy
Fort Stockton
Sera
McDonald Observatory
Inaugur
Questa
Hither
Denies Galderervere
Fie
The
Marines
College Grmenaan
Belock
Tot Beard
Tsgt
Forrest C. Walker
Army
Fort Bliss
Forrest
Luxembourg
Pvt
John S. Weyerts
Lawrence Lacey Trip To Waco Down-State Relatives
Lit and Mrs. Lawrence Lacey departed Tuesday to visit relatives in Waco and other down-state points, extending a family trip to the region.
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Lit
Lawrence Lacey
Waco
Mo subscriptions renewal notice to APO addresses
Readable fragments indicate a notice about renewing mail subscriptions sent to APO addresses without a written request from the individual to whom the paper is addressed. The fragmentary text suggests procedural steps for subscription continuation.
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APO
Loo
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