Alpine Lake Project Prompts Board Action and Tourist Training
A local report discusses small-town plans to promote a lake project via the Chamber of Commerce, a survey delay, and a touring tourist-training course. It notes pending board decisions, directives for survey advancement, and the need for community support. The piece ends with a hopeful call for a professional cheerleader and civic drive to boost tourism profits.
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Chamber of Commerce
C of Cc
U & Engineers
Eratis
Alpine
Tig Bend
Vet Here Today To Give Dogs Anti Rabies Shots
A veterinarian will be at the city hall today from 1 to 4 p m to vaccinate dogs against rabies. Those who missed the first visit are urged to bring their pets for inoculation.
New Arrivals Born to Fowlkes Marek and Huffman Families
New births announced for Mr and Mrs J M Fowlkes Maria boy James Manny Hawkins Jr weight 8 6 born Aug 7. Mr and Mrs John Prude Fowles Presidio Betty Winncoop weight 8 born Aug 8. Mr Marek Alpine Robert Franklin weight 9 2 born Aug 8. Marek with State Highway Patrol. Mr and Mrs Edward Huffman Sal Ross Joy Nell born Aug 6.
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J. M. Fowlkes
Maria
James Manny Hawkins Jr
John Prude Fowlkes
Presidio
Betty W
Robert Franklin
Marek
State Highway Patrol
Edward Huffman
Sal Ross
Joy Nell
Notice of Change of Management for Clifford House
The notice states no longer running the Clif ford House and no responsibility for Clifford House bills after August 13. Roy B Dempsey signs as responsible party with a brief message tied to a lifesaving slogan.
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Clifford House
Roy
Dempsey
Rotary News Highlights Rotarians and Guests
Three visiting Rotarians Forrest Hope of Marfa W P fireman of Crystal City and Al Ingram of Crystal City attended the meeting Two guests M M Fulmer and Owen Boone with Ralph Peters joined a five minute program Shirley Scales outlined a cross country trip visiting eleven states including Washington New York Philadelphia and the Democratic convention She also spoke of Truman's message and sites seen Arlington Pentagon Mt Vernon Hyde Park Sing Sing UN headquarters and Skyline Drive Then Judge Felix McGaughy talked on The Business of Running the County noting the commissioners court is the governing body and county records are public property The Fats vs Leans baseball game at Koker Field Aug 22 sponsored by Pilot Club was announced
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Forrest Hope
Marfa
W. P Fireman
Crystal City
al Ingram
M. M. Fulmer
Don Littleton
Owen Boone
Ralph Peters
Shirley Scales
Alpine High Football Team Reports Monday for Equipment
Coach Travis Cook announced all Alpine High School football players must report Monday at 8 30 a m for equipment issue About 15 lettermen are returning this season and indications point to a strong team The season opener is at Marfa High in Marfa on September 10
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Alpine
Travis Cook
Marfa High
Marfa
Texas Legislature Adopts Redistricting Board Amendment
A joint resolution proposes amending Section 28 to create a Legislative Redistricting Board that would apportion senatorial and representative districts if the Legislature fails after a decennial census. The board comprises the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker, Attorney General, Comptroller, and Land Commissioner with a quorum requirement and duties set for Austin within 90 days after adjournment.
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State of
Texas
State OF Texas
United States
Legislative
Legislative Redistricting Board of
House For Representatives
Comptroller of Public Accounts
General Land Office
City of
Austin
Cowboys Rally as Visitors Cancelled Saturday Game
The El Paso team failed to arrive forcing the Cowboys to play among themselves. Peden hit a grand slam and Hill, Peden, Cook and Wagner each homered as the Cowboys pounded the Lama pitchers for 15 hits in seven innings. The visitors staged a late rally in the eighth but could not overcome the big lead.
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el Paso
Cowboys
Peden
Lama Cowboys
Miller
Lefty
Ray) Miller
Elbie
FE. Miller
Ray Miller
Castorena
Arroyo
Lama
Hill
Cook
Wagner
Duncan
Nutt
Jordan
Baird
McNeill
F. Miller
R. Miller
Tony Lama
M. Hernandez
Menchaca
Cantu
Valencia
Fort Stockton
Wichita
Kas
Contractors' Notice of Texas Highway Construction
Sealed proposals for grading structures flexible base and base preservation along 118 from Kent to Nunn Hill in Culberson Jeff Davis counties must be received by 9 00 a m August 25 1948 at the Highway Department Austin Texas highway commission sets prevailing wage rates for Group 3 laborers workmen and mechanics and requires payment of legal holiday rates plans and specs available from Geo J Kempen Jr Alpine Texas and the Texas Highway Department. Usual rights reserved.
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Kent
Nunn Hill
Culberson
Jeff Davis County
Highway Department
Austin
State of
Texas
State Highway Commission
Geo. J. Kempen Jr
Alpine
Texas Highway Department
City of Alpine Sealed Bid Notice for Bidders
City of Alpine announces sealed bids for a public project with submission details and deadline. Bids must be delivered to the city clerk by the specified closing time and place to be considered.
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Alpine
Alpine bid notice for curb gutter and sidewalk work
The City Engineer of Alpine Texas invites bids until 10:00 A M August 16 1948 for curb and gutter work and concrete sidewalks totaling 7562 lineal feet 1286 lineal feet of sidewalk 4 feet wide 6x8 concrete pavement stops 1373 lineal feet A 5 percent bid guarantee is required Plans and specs are available at Alpine City Office The city reserves right to accept reject or waive any technicality John Stovell City Engineer July 30 1948.
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Alpine
Texas
City of
Constitutional amendment for state district board apportionment
Texas voters approve creating a board to apportion the state into senatorial and representative districts if the Legislature fails to act. The measure sets board duties, funding, and legal enforcement, with an election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1948. It authorizes $10,000 for publication and election costs.
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Sion
Secretary of State
Supreme Court of Texas
House of Representatives
A. D
Texas
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State Board For Rocentional Education
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Presidio County
Hill D. Hudson
Reeves County
Texas Hiway Construction
John Stovell
Gulf Service
Fort Davis
Mrs. C. D. Wilson
Gulf Service Station
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Safeway
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Kentucky
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Royal Latin
Campbell
Tom
Happy Isle
Austex
Magazzine
Orse
Sunny Bank Margarine
Delrich Margarine
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Sunnydown
Libby
Gardenside
Red Mill
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Maxwell House
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Breakfast of Champions Wheaties
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