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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1946

Page

8

Fort Davis Rodeo Champion Jim Espy Wins Calf Roping

Jim Espy of Fort Davis won the calf-roping event at the El Paso championship rodeo defeating Lefty Wilkens of Sierra Blanca. Espy finished with a total time of 24.52 seconds to Wilkens 29.95, an average of 24.51. Delegates from Alpine, Davis and Marta attended the USO meeting at Fort Davis, with officers elected for the first year. A communion service is planned at the Presbyterian church next Sunday.

Jim Expy el Paso Jim Yapy Fort Davis Lefty Wilkens Sierra Blanca Jim Spy Wilkens Jim Espy Mire WC. Papy JW. Evans Mire JK. Miller W. C. Kounts Rue Alpine Davie Marta Monahans USO Ohn Robert Prute Chere’ Livingston Marfa Esbeth Rue Port Davis Clara Mae Bosgel Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship Group M.C. Brittain Mra Brittain Baptist the State First Baptist Church Liberty Hall Cortes

Observatory Open Night Attracts 110 In Attendance

Open Night at the McDonald Observatory drew about 110 attendees. The event marks the start of a new season amid steady wartime turnout and free admission, with written applications required for participation.

Observatory McDonald Observatory Cality

Following the Flag With Our Boys and Girls in the Service

Capt. Felix McGaughy reports he will report to Fort Sam Houston for separation this week and aims to reach Alpine after discharge. Ralph Berkeley from Texas A M en route to El Paso to enlist in the Navy. Pfe Frank S Fierro of Marathon arrives at RAF Reinforcement Depot Furstenfeldbruck Germany for assignment after working for Combs Cattle Co. at Marathon. Jack Scannell involved in a recent auto accident injuring many in the high school community. staff express sympathy to affected students and families as the school notes a significant drop in enrollment this week.

Felix McGaughy Houston Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Alpine Ralph Berkeley Texas A. & M el Paso Navy Pfe Frank S. Fierro Marathon Furstenfeldbruck Germany Combs Cattle Co

Army placements and reassignments noted in local list

Mas into the army now stationed at Aberdeen Maryland in the ordnance department. James Hamilton recently discharged from the army has returned to his former position as operator for the Santa Fe at Slaton. Lt. Joe Clark left this week for Brooke General Hospital San Antonio.

G Clie Pecos Mas Army Aberdeen Ordnance Department James Hamilton The Santa Fe Slaton Joe Clark Brooke General Hospital San An

Card of Thanks from Alpine supporters in city election

Expressing sincere appreciation to Alpine residents for backing the city election. They urge everyone to support the administration and provide assistance to help balance the city’s needs and efforts.

Alpine

Tractor Lifter Uses Finger Tip Control For Quick Lift

A new automatic tractor lifter operates via finger tip control beside the driver's seat, lifting the tractor four inches in under a minute. This latest farm efficiency device aims to ease handling and reduce downtime on the field.

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