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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
6
Local Alpine, Texas, residents and visitors travel for family visits and to attend the Dallas Centennial. People from Kerrville, Tulsa, El Paso, Pecos, Corpus Christi, and Los Angeles are noted visiting relatives, with several preparing trips home after events and meetings. Notables include Judge G. J. Henshaw and Dr. Jerome D. Smiser, plus multiple families touring state points.
In runoffs last Saturday nearby counties saw tight results. Joe Bunton re elected sheriff of Presidio 763 to 47 over Jeff Vaughn, Fred Cliett edged incumbent Clayton Williams for Pecos precinct 1 commissioner by six votes, W C Fowler won Upton sheriff 645 to 584, Ernest Van Zandt defeated A B Holley for county judge 614 to 547.
Lewis R Morris county attorney of Oklahoma County spoke to Alpine Rotarians at the Hub luncheon. He described enforcement difficulties and urged law changes or repeal for laws people do not want enforced. He appeared with his mother Mrs 1D J Morris sister Miss Ruth Morris and niece Miss Elizabeth Morris visiting from Norman Louisiana
The Mineral Resources committee of the Texas Planning board conducts a broad search from the Gulf to the Red River and from Louisiana to New Mexico to map mineral deposits. In Brewster County, deposits of lignite dentonite graphite ypanm garnet allo copper quartz and asphalt rock remain not fully located, highlighting Texas wealth in minerals.
Announcement for opening the Vogue Beauty shop in the rear rooms of the J C Penney store on Monday August 31. Mrs Laura Bless and Janie Bless invite former customers and old friends to visit as the shop specializes in permanent waves and beauty services.
Twelve year old Renney, daughter of Mrs Edward Orm of Dallas, broke her leg in a fall from a horse on the Haley ranch fifteen miles south of Alpine Friday morning. A girth slipped causing the saddle to turn and she fell. She was brought for treatment and later taken to Turse y hospital where she is reported doing nicely. The Cramers operated the ranch and planned to operate the Dude Ranch through August.
Dr Roach completes nearly two years as observer at the Mount Ike observatory in Mount Ike. He plans on duty changes with Roach and colleagues to choose a new project. Mrs Roach arrived in Fort Davis for the town celebration as locals recall their friendship and support during the stay.
A historic notice emphasizes health as a family and work issue, linking wellness to spinal adjustments and nerve health. It outlines chiropractic services by Sarroll Vaughn, offers contact, and includes a continuation listing local property notices and prices around Sul Ross campus area.
An inspector is due this week to review proposed sites at Berkeley and Rast avenues. Details mention Ave, 4th Street and back of the Ma with a ground expansion, while Dr B F is linked to the Rast Avenue site.
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