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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
3
A reflective note quotes a runner about not chasing personal glory and recalls that the true purpose lies beyond individual credit. The piece urges athletes to focus on collective achievement and lasting impact.
The Marathon P T A sponsored a two day basketball and volleyball tournament on December 3 and 4 with teams from Marathon Alpine Fort Davis Sanderson and other nearby towns. Marathon won volleyball first place and basketball first place while awards and all tournament honors were presented by officials and coaches.
Mr and Mrs A J Willeke Terry Joe and Tommy traveled to El Paso last Tuesday for the reburial of Mrs Willekes brother Lt D I Smith who was killed in Italy in 1945 His wife preceded him in death five months earlier and is buried at Fort Bliss cemetery Survivors besides Tommy include eight brothers and four sisters All eight brothers and two sisters attended the funeral Mr and Mrs Fritz Rau came Thursday for the tournament Rau has returned to Marfa while Mrs Rau plans to stay a while.
A compact verse urges bringing sunrise to a dark place and planting happiness where weeds grow. It promises small effort yields visible light and new gladness for a face that has not known joy.
Our band showcased new suits with a parade from the school house to Main Street. They played in front of the drug store while happy parents cheered, and Mr. Lee led the effort. The basketball boys and volleyball girls head to Fort Davis for a Friday and Saturday tournament.
A new band director expresses gratitude to the Parent-Teacher Association Marathon school board and community for spirit friendship and cooperation since arriving in August. He credits high standards in West Texas for a thriving school band and enjoyable experiences with students and staff.
Pvt Manuel V. Granado of Alpine, son of Mr and Mrs Amado Granado, arrived in Okinawa in September for an overseas tour with the Army of Occupation.
The subject is now assigned to the 3rd Transportation Truck Co., a unit operating an Army bus line in Okinawa.
The Lone Star State earned its nickname from the single star on Texas flag during its era as an independent republic. The emblem symbolized Texas sovereignty and identity as a independent entity before joining the United States.
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