Alpine Marfa paving debate sparks reader response
Readers scolded the columnist for comparing Alpine and Marfa paving, with ex Mayor Laine Starnes described as relieved. The note reflects on aging infrastructure and hints at a centennial celebration next year while a vulgar stereotype ends the column.
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Laie Starnes
Local notices and reflections from a campus and town page
The fragment passages describe caution about driving near the college south gate and a near miss with a fender. They note progress on a railroad crossing signal and a man’s skeptical view of its usefulness. Other entries mention a jail term idea for John L. Lewis, affection for Alpine Cowboys, Kokernot Field ball games, and a humorous anecdote about a child saving pennies for a baseball bat.
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Kokernot Field
Stalin
Public Works Project let for 1323 miles bridges and approaches Texas
Sealed proposals for 1323 miles of bridges and approaches on U S 90 from Alpine to Marathon in Brewster County are due May 12 1948 at 9 00 A M with public opening. Wage rates for Group 3 crafts apply. Plans available from Geo J Kempen Jr Pine Pine Pine Pine Alpine Texas and Texas Highway Department Austin. Citation by publication issues to numerous defendants in a trespass to title suit for 640 acres in Brewster County with 42 day response window.
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Tyler Tap By
State of Texas
Seab J. W. Frazer
Westminster Choir and Dallas Symphony Concert Memberships
Support the Municipal concert program by pledging a membership before May 15. Donation details and letter file folders available at The Avalanche.
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