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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
7
The school board rejected all four bids to move the first unit of three buildings from the air field to the high school campus and began rewriting specifications for new bids due August 26. A State Department of Education contact confirmed authority to negotiate with bidders as needed.
Bids will be received by Pres s L. L. Cross Board of Education Alpine Texas on Aug 26 1948 at 8 pm for three contracts including construction of new foundations demolition transport and reassembly of three buildings from Marfa Air Base to Alpine Deposit $5 per bid Victor J. Smith Architect Alpine Usual rights reserved 7-30-2c¢
This notice states that no debts incurred in my name by any person will be my responsibility unless authorized by me. Dated June 11. J. S. Jack Davis.
Local column touts Alpine Texas as a year round vacation spot with plans for a sweeping advertising campaign. The piece highlights Cowboy baseball success under Herbert Kokernot and urges community support, including stamp-based mail campaigns to spread the message. It also reprints a Texas constitutional amendment proposal on county workers insurance for voters in the 1948 election.
A veteran writer lamented the man who drafted a long overdue letter and never mailed it. The anecdote highlights frustration and procrastination in correspondence.
Advertisement lists Mrs A J Gard directing activities for children aged 3 to 6 at Beginner's Garden with contact Ph 302. Note mentions children kept after 1 p m and 27-12p.
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