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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1951

Page

8

Woman's Society of Christian Service Meets In Asbury Room

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the Asbury room of the Methodist church on Tuesday April 3 with Mrs A R Stambaugh presiding. Devotion led by Mrs Roy Whiteside centered on Wheat to India and a future Latin American community center. new officers elected include Mrs A Stambaugh president and Mrs Tynn vice president.

WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Asbury Room Methodist Church A. R. Stambavigh Roy Whiteside India Bishop Pickett World Outlook George Baines A. Stambaugh Tynn Vice D. A. Hilton Clifton Moss GA. Sumrall Mi Mra TA. Beard Geo. W. Baines Hugh ‘White Jilly Ward Perry Cartwright Martin ‘Olson Boyd Gilbreath G. C. McDaniel J.D. May Frank Matthews Wom Gordon Barrow Davidson Roy ‘Whiteside WM. Meador Jerry” Starnes

Local Lumber Man Urges Conservation To Stabilize Housing

John W. Gillett Alpine lumber dealer and Public Affairs committee member warns that wasteful federal spending and higher taxes reduce funds for home repairs and fuel inflation. He says moderate material conservation could allow 0 to 5 percent more homes, criticizing HHA cuts while noting autos and appliances also face shortages. Local coverage mentions a Cowboy game and a Pilot Club fundraiser with Artesia Drill Team and Sul Ross students upcoming at Kokernot field.

John W. Gillett Alpine Lumber and National Retail Lumber Dealers Association Gillett Housing Home Finance Agency Ods Washington Kokernot Field Cowboys Artesia Drillers Pilot Club Sul Ross Drillers

Sul Ross Rodeo Team Attends SWSTC Events

The Sul Ross college rodeo club led by Everett E Turner attends the Intercollegiate rodeo in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State College from March 28. Team members listed include Billy Joe York Martin Blessing Jack Ruttle James Dyer Charlie Foust and George Harley. A public sale notice from Brewster County Sheriff Jim Skinner details a land levy in the Mosley case with a sale date on the first Tuesday of May. Alpine citizens and school patrons are urged to voice support for better Alpine schools.

Sul Ross College Rodeo Club Everett E Turner San Marcos Southwest Texa State College Billy Joe ‘York Martin Blessing Jack Ruttle James Dyer Charlie Foust George Harley Erift Texas Brewster Brewster County Thelma C. [Groesard Alpine Sorofsat County Wayne Ey Evelyn Mosley Tex Jim Skinner W. G. Hei

Equipment Available for Conservation District

At the Big Bend Soil Conservation district meeting on April 2, Guy Stillwell of Marathon and the district signed an agreement. The board approved a conservation plan and agreed to provide technical aid. The district has equipment for cooperators including a Massey Harris tractor, a grass mower, three Marden brush cutters, and a large I-Beam drag. Bank Anderau will manage equipment check in and out from LaBett Motors. Mrs. Georgia Dallman plans fencing on her ranch to improve grass management and herd.

Big Bend Soil Conservation District Guy Stillwell Marathon Big Bend Massey-Harris Bank Anderau LaBett Motors Georgia Dallman

Midland Livestock Sale Receipts Mixed at Midland Auction

Cattle receipts were light at the Midland Livestock Auction on Thursday March 29 with a steady market on 340 head. Fat calves and yearlings sold from 32 to 34.50 dollars, mediums 29 to 32, fat cows 25 to 28.50, mediums 23 to 25, canners and cutters 18 to 23, bulls 26 to 29. Stocker calves bid to 40, six choice heifer calves at 458 pounds brought 40 dollars per cwt. Yearling steers traded 35 to 37.50 as buyers sought balance between feeder and fatting stock.

Midland Livestock Auction Company Buster Cole Midland

Christians Duty at Elections Emphasized by Writer

A writer asserts Christians must diligently vote and support honest candidates. The piece urges voting free of personal gain, to benefit schools, communities, states, and nations, citing Jesus’s teaching on meek inheriting earth and stressing duty in civic participation. Fort Davis election details note Harry Jarrett opposing Jim Eepy for trustee of Common School District No. 1.

Candi Sen Cate Fort Davis Harry Jarrett Jim’ Eepy Jett Davis County Otis Grubb A. V. Chapin W. G. Patton

Officers Elected by DeMolay Big Bend Chapter

During a regular Big Bend chapter meeting of the Order of DeMolay, officers were elected including Master Counselor Dick Hawksins and Senior Counselor Bob Dun. The report notes the selection proceeding and names the two officers elected to lead the youth organization.

Big Bend Order of de Molay Dick Hawkins Bob Dun

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