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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
11
The Alpine Avalanche published in Alpine Texas announces its weekly Thursday edition. It lists editors and staff, association memberships, a street address and phone number, plus subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio counties and elsewhere.
Marion L. Miller argues Alpine water loss due to runoff stems from surface debris and compacted sands. He proposes flood control detention basins dug in the creek to restore water penetration, citing trench tests and gravel depths up to 130 feet. He suggests local migration to Kokernot Springs after tests and notes concerns about water purity.
Cub Scout Pack 141 held its annual Kite Flying Contest on March 21 at John Skinner Acreage. Winners include Joe Tom Lane for Highest Flying Kite, Nelson Skinner for Most Decorative, Nelson Skinner also for Most Unusual with Ashley Coats, Robert Halpern for Best Performing Kite, Timmy Land for Longest Flying Kite, and Deanie Slover taking second in Decorative. News tips requested via Alpine Avalanche.
Chaney, working with the Big Bend Soil Conservation District since 1955, updates his conservation plan with a new ranch map. He has long carried out range proper use and deferment, lifting parts of the ranch by as much as two condition classes and boosting grass comeback through annual deferral and careful grazing management. The Chaney Ranch lies about 28 miles east of the Big Bend Park and Marathon highway.
Nelon Locker Plant leads with 751 high team game and series as Buck n Chute trails with 136 wins. Individual high marks include Carolyn Nelon 207 and 543, J D Holman 225 and Grady Nelon 594. Approximately 85 percent of Angora goats in the U S are in Texas.
On April 7 officials announced the appointment of C O Chuck Taylor as a new member of the city council. The move adds experienced leadership to the council’s ranks amid ongoing municipal matters.
A Young Man pledges to serve Alpine residents, criticize past administrations, and independently investigate city expenditures. He declares opposition to further increases in city taxes and fees, blames prior projects, and emphasizes financial investments in Alpine. The statement rejects cliques and factions and commits to the people.
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