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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
2
Local readers call for effective zoning and building codes in Alpine with hope for timely action by authorities. The note mentions a speech months ago, the ongoing railroad signals advisory, and welcomes Joel Wright returning to set up a law office.
Dr. Joel Wright president of the association announces about one hundred entries for the Highland Poultry show to be held December 16 and 17. Fort Stockton notes include Hurley Furniture Co moving to Scott building and local travel by Fort Stockton residents.
City commission records support extending sewer and water lines to 336 lots in Shipman addition owned by Arbell and Youngblood. Sheriff’s sale notices list property details. R J Ratliff awarded a $6000 residence contract for College Hill. Fifty eight new phones appear in the latest directory. Sul Ross joins Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association with other members. Scenic highway survey in the Davis mountains deemed likely. Kathleen Newell and George W Davenport wed in Los Angeles on December 1. Madieray Miller and Jake Moorefield wed in Marathon.
Miss Bernice Mullenix of Alpine and Wilfred Bean of Marfa sealed marriage vows. George Livingston, an art student in Chicago, returned home for holidays. R. M. Bankhead, Del Rio teacher, visited Alpine. Miss Allie Bunyan of Shafter saw family. Mrs. James Darling is seriously ill at home. Temperature drops to 16 above in the coldest snap of the season.
New Mexico reports its first 10 million bushel wheat crop, valued at about 21,000 dollars. Historical data show 1936 to 1945 harvesting fell 31 percent short of seeded acreage due to hail wind and drought. this year volunteer wheat exceeds abandonment by 83,000 acres.
After hoarding 11 250 Jefferson nickels for two years to buy a car Adelard Courtmanche of Windsor Locks Connecticut changed his plan and purchased defenses instead.
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