05 Aug 1938
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1938
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a debate on a new park attracting tourism and residents, mentioning Tomas and state-wide interest. It hints at economic impact and housing appeal as a motivator for development. Details are unclear due to garbled phrasing.
Fort Worth officials praise the Big Bend national park plan as a major asset for West Texas and the state. J B Patterson Southwestern Bell leads the committee with C D Reimers and others noting the 200000 acres eyed for development will boost tourism and local booster sentiment. The group aims to sponsor and purchase land while highlighting rugged Chisos views and abundant wildlife to attract visitors.
Fort Worth on Aug 2 announces a statewide educational campaign for the Big Bend Memorial perk led by Mrs. Louis J. Wardlaw. The effort targets Penes clubwomen and federation activities as the fall season opens, outlining federation personnel and program plans for the upcoming year.
Fort Davie announces Albanda and Davie of Dalles as the low bidder for an eight mile highway section. State Highway Commission completed the bid. The project covers a remaving anton wart.
Alpine experiences a heavy one hour rain event early Friday bringing July total precipitation to 6.02 inches. Weather bureau gauge at Bul Roos College records the rainfall. ranchers say winter grass is already assured and growth will toughen with more rain. Walker Picture Shop owner recently sold to RM.
The Alpine Garden Club will meet next Thursday at 11 o clock in the patio of the home of Mr and Mrs V J Smith on Best College Avenue East Ave. Mrs Walker has opened the patio for the event and invites all who are interested to attend with flowers in bloom.
Three Fort Russell soldiers faced a five day ordeal after entering a treacherous Santa Iome canyon. Two were rescued on Thursday after signaling rescuers with an inner tube while one, Private Harry Buckman, remained missing. Rescue teams ferried food and water down the canyon and guided the men to safety.
The Sul Ross college seeks bids for the next semester dormitory project. Officials invite contractors to submit proposals for construction and related work.
Fort Davis Aug 3 Preparations are complete for the 18th annual Bloys Camp Meeting at the Davis Mountain encampment from Aug 16. The four denomination gathering plans include leaders from Fort Worth El Paso and other Texas towns with camping space provided free and a goal to erect a memorial chapel for L R Millican.
Shir lay Seales, Roll Call chairman, announced that Brewster county relief quota was boosted last Saturday with $5090 subscribed toward the $80,000 target. Mrs Murphy Bennett and Miss here contributed as part of the community effort.
A fragmented Alpine column recalls a defeated candidate’s campaign signs and a poem by Bob Stuart. The writer questions the impact of campaign posters and mentions a Santa Helena canyon incident near the Rio Grande with unclear details.
A permanent party organization formed with J. W. Gillett as chair and Mra Mae M. Ament named in the group. Delegates present include Frank Woodward Milam Harrison R. B. Blight C. D. Wood G. H. Yates Mrs Berta Lassiter Harry V. Fisher A. M. Turney W. G. Gulihur and Mrs Mee M. Ament. Renovations were adopted and signed by Haney V. Plaher A. Turney and Mrs M. E. Ament.
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