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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1946
Page
7
The note recalls a pleasant trip from August 9 to 12 with Gordon Berkeley and his wife, who are ranching about 60 miles west of Chihuahua City. The race or activity mentioned is located on the Rio River.
Alpine veterans hear about the Terminal Leave bill offering government funded bonds bearing 2.82 percent interest over five years to pay wartime benefits. The piece also recalls Alpine figures like Gordon, Orin Dow, and L B Newberry, with notes on Chihuahua visits, Rotary, and a disappointing three game series, ending with plans to pursue future visits and avoid costly Chihuahua club arrangements.
The Alpine chamber briefs veterans on hotostatic copies of discharges for desert pay and notes post office delays. Local leaders urge photo stat copies to speed future applications, with C of C and Veterans officer offering help. The column also cites rainfall definitions, sheep show dates, room shortages for Sept 27 28, and talks with highway officials about the Alpine to Ter Lingua road.
A funeral service advertisement urges consultation on memorial programs and mentions the Rock of Ages 4-Way Guarantee of Protection. It notes many fail to relieve families of heavy responsibility due to unfamiliarity and offers guidance without obligation.
The Alpine Independent School District Board of Education will meet at 8 p m at the High School building to consider the 1946 47 budget. The public is invited. Superintendent J L Waldrum issues the notice. Savings Bonds ad text follows.
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