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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
6
A muddled comic sketch features a farmer scaring crows with olives and a drinking joke about insurance tactics. Georgie notes insurers’ attempts to push policies by fear of death, while a stray line references the UNC and war victory. Col Carl Phinney is named in a Texas campaign context.
A public note discusses the designation of the state highway from Alpine to Big Bend National Park, acknowledging many contributors over the years and praising collective effort. A Chamber of Commerce dinner at Holland Hotel highlighted six priority city projects including Recreation, Water, Housing, Beautification, Health and Sanitation, and Airport Development. The group urged civic cooperation and formed a committee to liaise with the city commission. Representatives of a Nazi organization were reported as visitors in Alpine on Sunday.
omin or wink plans an exclusive ladies store in Alpine with spring opening. He surveys prospective locations and is currently arranging plans, equipping sales area and ordering merchandise. The new shop, along with other ventures, aims to establish Alpine as a regional shopping center in the Big Bend.
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