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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1956
Page
6
The Marfa Science Club aired a weekly show titled The Sand and Sage on KVLF sponsored by Sul Row Dunamis Club. Topics included disease transmission from animals to humans and a planned district science fair with three exhibits and awards.
W. and Williams, professor of range animal husbandry and education and director of teacher placement at Sul Ross State College, is appointed by the State Board of Education of Texas to the State Advisory Committee on Conservation Education. The Navy's XC-7 steam catapult can launch a 15,000 pound plane to 168 mph in three seconds and is currently being tested at the Naval Air Test Center at Patuxent River, Maryland.
About 400 people from Jett Davis Brewster and Presidio counties attended the annual Odd Fellows and Rebekahs celebration at the A. J. Tippit Ranch marking the 112th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America. Francis OLeary leads a Western Department Store change in Alpine after J H Ammermann acquired interest. Earth tremor shaken Terlingua district windows and dishes. Alpine band delay due to cold. concert planned for Sunday. A Pine profits from foot bell at Sul Ross. Mrs MacAment, Alpine lawyer, admitted to practice in Federal court. Plans to reclaim eroded lands in Brewster Presidio and nearby counties by Tri-County Agent Ernest Gibbon and ranchers.
Sul Ross State College student Glenn Davis is among singers invited to Dallas on May 11 for the Southwestern Regional Auditions for the Metropolitan Opera. Paul Raigorodsky announced sponsors must be a recognized music group or instructor. Ten finalists will be heard by conductors led by Walter Hendl, with Max Rudolf selecting a regional winner to compete in New York City for a Met Opera contract.
A bank statement sworn by cashier Tom H. Stovell in Brewster County Texas listing assets of 1.538 million, deposits of 2.063 million, total liabilities of 4.092 million, and capital accounts of 130k in a 1956 bank call document. Notary Fannie Weston confirms sworn statement and non-royal officer status.
Capt. Wilson E. Speir, commanding officer of the Pecos District, Texas Highway Patrol, released Brewster County rural traffic accident summary for March 1956. The report details two mishaps and outlines patrol findings.
For Athletes Foot Use T-4-L for 8 to 5 days. Watch tainted skin slough off leaving healthy skin. If not pleased with powerful instant drying T-4-L, your 40c back at any drug store. Today at Alpine Drug Store.
The county records show 1 property damage case and 1 personal injury with no fatalities. Total property damage amounts to 1980 dollars, marking a decline in deaths and injuries for the year to date in Brewster County.
To avoid hot spots and burning in muffin tins, fill empty compartments with water during baking. This simple trick maintains moisture, prevents scorching, and keeps tins evenly heated.
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