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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1939

Page

6

Service Station Changes Hands at College and N St

The service station at College Ave and North Fifth St changes hands from JL Henderson to D Burleson who arrives with his wife and young son. Gulf products will be distributed locally by Newell Oil Co under new management and several improvements are planned. a new Gulf station on Holland Avenue is due for completion next month.

College Ave North Fifth St JL. Henderson D. Burleson Blanco Gulf Newell Oi! Co Me. Burleson Holland Avenue

Pan American Day Observed by Alpine Rotarians

Alpine Rotarians honored Pan-American Day with a program led by Dr. C. B. Casey and Fausto Ajuria. Ajuria reviewed Pan-American relations since 1890 and read the Principles of Solidarity. Prospective Alpine president Clifford Casey, elected yesterday, will lead the club next year.

C. B. Casey Fausto Ajuria Senor Ajuria Lima Peru Americas Ojinaga Club Zacarias Mira Alpine Rotary Clifford Casey Joel E. Wright John Gentry Milton Gilmer

Special Easter Morn Service Draws 37 in Alpine

Thirty seven people gathered at Kokernot Lodge for an Easter morning prayer service. Trumpet trio by John, Jack Carri co, and Delbert Bowles opened with Christ Arose. Rev J A Kearns led three prayers.

Alpine Kokernot Lodge Christ John Jack Carrico Delbert Bowles Brotherhood of All Churches J. A. Kearns Kearns Fred Williams John Weyerts Holy City Adams

Fort Davis Study Club Hosts Tuesday Meeting

The Fort Davis Study Club met Tuesday afternoon with papers by members on their year’s topics. Hostesses Mrs. W E Smith and Miss Dorothy Clark served an ice course at the Smith home. Tulips and pansies brightened the room as plans were made to attend the Eighth District Women’s Clubs meeting in Fort Stockton April 24 25 and 26. Mrs. C H Bird visited Smithville during an extended stay.

Lenith W. E. Smith Dorothy Clark Smith Women's Clubs Fort Stockton

Fort Davis Plans Youth Service Week And Observatory Dedication

Dr Paul Rudnick returned to Fort Davis as a UT instructor while the town’s churches prepare a Boys and Girls Week ending April 30. The Rotary group elected Dr C T Elvey as president and Laurence E Wood as secretary treasurer. The McDonald Observatory dedication is slated for early May and youth participation remains a focus across services and fund drives.

Rotary Club C.T. Elvey McDonald Observatory Laurence E. Wood Treasur Presbyterian Church C. T. Elvey

Local Rotary Club Plan Abandoned for Lack of Members

Leaders halted an effort to form a Rotary club here after finding it impossible to obtain 15 charter members. A local luncheon club will continue, with officers elected on April 6. The Rev. Richard G. Irving was mentioned among those involved.

Rotary International Richard G. Irving

Fire Burns House on Meriwether Ranch

A fire destroyed an adobe house on the Meriwether ranch north of Alpine early Monday. Fowler White and family occupied it. stove fire likely started the blaze. Some personal effects were saved, no insurance was carried. The house stood as an old landmark, remodeled years ago before the Meriwethers built a new home nearby.

Meriwether Ranch Fowler White Alpine Mr. White B. H. Yeager

Antelope Propagation Advocates Face Wildlife Debate

The article discusses wildlife supporters arguing for broader distribution of antelope to natural habitats and ranches. It notes expectations of a natural and swift population increase when animals are spread over wider areas.

County approves sale of school bonds at par to Crummer & Company

The county commissioners sold $30,000 of school building bonds at par with an interest rate of 2.75 cents for five years and 3 cents thereafter. Crummer & Company of Texas, via S. W. Jackson, was the high bidder and will print the bonds. Jackson stressed favorable tax conditions and district valuations as a safe buy. Easter visitors include Myril McBride, Clarence Babcock, Cephas Wilson, Miss Margaret Coan, Miss Ruth Clark, and Charles Jones from Fort Davis.

Crummer & Company of Texas S. W. Jackson Sweetwater Jackson Fort Davis Myril McBride Clarence Babcock Cephas Wilson Margaret Coan Ruth Clark Charles Jones

Wildlife preservation drives Texas antelope drive

The author reflects on wildlife conservation efforts from New Mexico to Texas, describing the spread of preservation interest and the role of game service equipment. He credits years of trial and error in New Mexico and instruction from Paul Russell guiding the Texas venture.

New Mexico

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College N. St. St Your Theatre Pranchot Tone Franciska Gaal Devil’s Island Honolulu Elzeanor Powell, Robert Young Burns & Allen Nancy Drew Bonita Granville, John Litel Jeffrey Lynn, Priscilla Lane OK Theatres W. C. Fields, “Chari Smccartuy Rotary News Purina Startena Revin Purina Gicemes Big Bend Feed Co Fort Davis Pendent C. H. Bird Smithville Paul Rudnick Mt. Locke University of Texas Women's Choral Club of Martha Holt Irving Jeff Davis Matt Smith S. C. Stone Gossard Ant Margaret A. Linn Sleepy Hollow van Camp Mission Bell Libby Green & White Tin Kleer Salt, Pkg Jar Flypro Fisher Paul Russell Henderson Corner Col Lege Ave N. Fifth St Ft. Davis Highway O. D. Burleson Gulf Products Ft. Davis Hiway Gulf Station Mgr Newell Oil Co., Inc
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