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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
4
Community members warn Sul Ross enrollment and Alpine business would suffer if a state provision funds a mental institution at Sul Ross. They cite $2 million available, potential loss of population, tax base, and educational facilities, urging support for local education and culture.
A fragmentary tribute expresses sincere thanks to Dr Joe Ewrign and others for compassionate care during illness. It mentions Mrs Wright Tammy and Rev Bales of the First Baptist Church, Mrs Dave Rint and Mrs Chambers, and others who offered support, with dates and places unclear.
Fort Worth reports the 73rd annual Texas and Southwestern Cattle Association convention drew over 2,000 members and guests. Officers elected included Jack Roach of Amarillo as president and J A Crews as first vice president, with Len Mertz and Norman Moser named directors. The group condemned government controls, urged vigilance on foot and mouth disease from Canada, and backed practical labor use and anti anthrax measures.
West Texas lawyer and former district judge Henry Russell of Pecos announced candidacy for associate justice of the Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso. He outlined a career in Ward, Martin, Ector, Midland, Reeves, and other counties, with WWII era and Korean War service noted, and stated his aim to serve on one of Texas’s highest courts. His family and early training under his late father Judge Gordon Russell are mentioned, along with decades of trial work and prominent West Texas colleagues.
The Avalanche announces candidates approved for the July 26 1952 Democratic primary. Henry Russell of Pecos seeks Associate Justice Court of Civil Appeals. Mrs Avora Owens runs for County Treasurer seeking re election. The notice lists cash in advance rates for precinct county and district listings.
COMMERCE March 25. Annual meeting of the Texas Joint Committee on the Integration of the Teaching of English will be held at Southern Methodist University Saturday March 29. Dr Margaret Lee Wiley chair and professor of English at East Texas State College announces that each district of the Texas State Teachers Association will send two representatives to the planning assembly. Alpine's Slucher is listed among attendees.
Sealed proposals for constructing 13.228 miles of asphalt concrete from 65 miles east of Baracho to Reeves County line on US 80 will be received at the Texas Highway Department in Austin until 1:00 AM April 15, 1952, with public reading. Project classified as public works under Texas legislature acts. wage rates by craft published at the resident engineer’s office. Rights reserved. The Bering Strait was named for Vitus Bering, a Dane in the Russian Navy.
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