Alpine citizens weigh war with Russia in survey
An American Association of University Women survey of 23 local leaders finds about one third doubt the United States can avert war with Russia. The group met April 9 in a Presbyterian church room to discuss different views and propose a constructive peace program backed by resources and strong national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
United States
Russia
Presbyterian Church
Kathryn Walker
Mic Clemma Bilingsley
Qur
Anne Whittaker
Walker
J. Kerby
Ruel Warnock
Twothers
Prussia
Youths view on education and homes shape democratic leadership
Patricia Cross, Alpine High School student, presents at a district PTA conference on the duties of youth. She argues good teachers, health education, world understanding, and strong homes are essential for responsible citizenship and future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Cross
Alpine
P.T.A
America
Real Democracy
Amercia
Political Candidate Announcements for 1948 Democratic Primary
The Avalanche lists cash in advance rates for political notices and publishes candidate names for the July 24 1948 Democratic primary. State Senator 29th District Charles B Moore Henry A Coffield. Representative 87th Clifford O Lawrence. multiple county and district offices with incumbents noted where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Moore
Val Verde
Henry A. Coffield
Presidio County
Clifford O. Lawrence
Kinney County
Fela
W. H
Bill
King Lee M. Smith
William Cotter
R. C. Garnett
A. E
Shorty) Jackson
David L. Kobernot
H.C. Hernandez
Farl Clark
RR. H
Bud) Murrah Jr
F.C
Clint
Fulcher
R. E. Grob
Burleson W. T
Bill) Dunnington
Family reunion highlights coast to coast
Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Casey attended a Tuscola weekend family reunion with Dr. Casey's brother and his daughter from Hopewell. Monmouth residents prepared for overseas service last February as a precursor to broader events. 500 pledges in the Big Bend will guarantee Westminster chair on the Big Bend Series next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Casey
Tuscola
Dr. Casey
Dr. Ca S
Hopewell, N. J
Big Bend
Westminster
Private Jack A Russell Arrives In Philippines
Pfc. Jack A Russell son of Mr and Mrs W A Russell Marathon has arrived in the Philippines and is now assigned with Detachment C of the 4th Signal Service Group at Camp Angeles Central Luzon. He entered the Army in April 1947 at Fort Sam Houston Texas and completed basic training at Fort Ord California.
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Jack A. Russell
W. A. Russell
Marathon
Philippines
4Th Signal Service Group
Camp Angeles
Luzon
del Rio
Pfc
Russell
Army
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Ord
Calif
Army Signal Corps
Fort
Alpine Wins at District Competition Highlighting Students
The Alpine school district results show Charlie Ann Fryar leading declamation, Alpine and Marfa students placing in junior and senior categories, with Alpine first in one act play and Central earning top grade school honors. Fort Davis and Marfa place across multiple events, including declamation and individual performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ann Fryar
Jack Cooley
Marfa
Hugh Howard
Fort Davis
Donald Furland
Sue Johnson
Alpine
Patricia Cross
Joan Cass
Lloyd MacDonald
Eddie Riggle
Jesus Jacques
Tral
Alan Rushing
Glenda
Ann Devenport
Dan
Jerre Williams
Fred Davis
Maria
Tommy Webb
Blackwell
Eddie
Dominguez
Janice Parker
Billie Louise Granger
Centennial
Noemi Jaquez
First Tourists to the Trans Pecos Area in 1527
A fragmentary newspaper snippet recounts early Trans Pecos exploration. It notes three Spaniards and a Moor walked from Gulf Coast Texas to West Coast Mexico, and that the 1527 voyage began with about 150 Spanish explorers stranded off Florida, building barges after a storm near Galveston Island.
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Dians
de Vaca
Lope de Oviedo
Mexico
Oviedo
Andres Dorantes
Alonzo del Castillo
Estevanico
la Vaca
North America
Trans-Pecos
Trans Pecos
Texas
Gulf Coast
Plorers
Florida
Spanjada
Spain
Panuco
Tampico
Galveston Island
Local School Meet Declamation and Spelling Winners Named
Readable results from a regional school meet list winners across events including declamation spelling and story telling. Fort Davis Central Marfa Sanderson led in multiple categories with several students named for top placements.
Alpine Drug Store sells TEOL fungicide for feet
An advertisement announces TEOL strong fungicide for foot care at Alpine Drug Store. The product emphasizes 90 percent alcohol content and fast germ penetration. The offer promises killing germs in one hour and invites readers to ask any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine Drug Store
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Fred Rogers
Brotherhood of Nations
Alan Fraser
Croc
Frank C. Dutton
W. E. Lock
EY. Townsend
Joel Wright
B B. Slight
M. A. Webb
W . Merelock
Eugene Mediay Evans
WH. W. Williams
Freer T H. Etheridge
Knox Reid
Knox Reid, €Hsctes Stringfellow, Grady M., Krelom, C M. Corkran, Jerry SS .Cees
Fred P. Reeder
Pete Gallego
Fred Williams
Pecos River
Sheffield
Comanche Springs
Fort Stockton
Alpine Valley
Paisano Pass
Rio Grande
Presidio
Conchoss River
San Miguel
Central
Anderson
Sanderson
Lamar
Mary Cargile
Central al
Ethel M. Nail
Hammer Co
McBurnett Bldg
San Angelo
Tex
Glenda Morris
Velma Gallego
Virginia Spencer
Maria—Carry Tomerlin
Bobby Ledingham
Dorothy Swartz
Willie Ellen Boling
Laura Lee Henderson
Vina Mae Adams
Lois Shackelford
Trudie Acton
John Newell
Bob Duncan
Mary Garrett
Patty Kittenger
Dana Katherine Peevey
Irvin Robbins
Cressa Cowell
Ann Secrest
Barbara Polsky
Gene Corder
Wayne Waldrop
Cen
Monroe & Licht
Bassett Tower
el Paso, Texas
Jim Francois
Holland Hotel
Safeway
Winesap Apples
Safeway Fresh Produce
Washington
Texas Marsh
Green Beans
Black Valentines
Lith
Ee Ed
U.S
Folger
van Camp
I. Toe
Maine
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