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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1955
Page
2
A Chamber of Commerce survey predicts that every 100 new workers bring 296 more people and 112 more households to Alpine in the coming months. The influx adds 51 students, 114 workers, 4 retailers, 107 cars, and boosts personal income by $590,000, retail sales by $360,000, and bank deposits by $270,000 annually.
Brewster County news roundup notes Ross College awards 110 certificates at close term. Death mystery surrounds Joe Walker of Black Gap area. Alpine Cemetery seeks new name. Chamber of Commerce seeks $10,000 for Santa Fe line guarantees. Ross Sterling wins Brewster County runoff for governor. Local ads promote Hill Bros coffee and eggs. Marathon resident Palmer French dies after illness. The Unholy Three at Granada Theatre. Sul Ross and San Angelo Exposition plans. Panther hunter Eugene Sproul bags first cat at 13. A solar note states a day with no sun exists near the poles.
Marathon News items report visitors and transfers including Mrs Tom Yarbro and Mary from Blythe California, Mrs G C Miller in Utah visiting Vincent Brown and children, Bobby Stone returning from Fort Stockton, and various Marathon residents traveling to Fort Davis, San Antonio, Alpine, Victoria, and Rankin. Local events include a bridge club at the Hotel and teaching assignments for Gladys Vickers.
A fragmented Amarillo text notes a daughter named Mrs Buy Tai aiKin ney and a family, with the line ending abruptly after referencing their daughter.
Cathy Haynes who spent the summer in Amarillo returned home with her parents.
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