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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
2
A reader shares a stream of casual observations about seasonal events and upcoming holidays. The letter mentions Sears catalogs, football, travel, Christmas shopping, family themes, a sunrise goat, Balmorhea State Park and a poorly kept swimming pool reportedly needing cleaning.
The San Angelo Standard-Times notes a Stanton Lions Club sign reading Welcome to Stanton Home of 2,500 friendly residents and a few old sore heads sparking civic chatter. The paper also praises Van's Drive-in as Alpine's new 24 hour eatery and lauds the new City Drug store for its modern look.
A Dallas visitor praised Davis mountain country’s beauty and climate while noting ambitions to develop more tourism with scenic drives and renamed passes. Local chatter discusses water worries, road improvements, and potential new business to attract visitors, with hopes for mid monthly openings and community ads in classifieds.
C of C directors tour streets to finish the building fund for remodeling the chamber home. Members invite loans of 50 or 100 dollars at 5 percent interest and promise full details from any board member.
A Senate Joint Resolution proposes amending the Texas Constitution to authorize rural fire prevention districts and a governing tax not exceeding 3 cents per $100 valuation, with voter approval required. It allocates $5,000 for publication and election costs and sets ballot wording for the amendment.
The document proposes amending Section 9 of Article 16 of the Texas Constitution to ensure that no person is disqualified from serving as a grand or petit juror on account of sex. It sets the submission to voters on the second Tuesday in November 1949 with two ballot options and directs the Governor to issue a proclamation for the election.
The text cites constitutional amendment procedures and governor proclamation steps upon adoption by qualified electors, referencing the law and canvassing requirements. The passage notes the governor shall issue a proclamation as required by law upon adoption.
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