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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
12
The winter of 1891 92 marks the creation of basketball by Dr James Naismith author of the new sport. Freemasonry was introduced into the American Colonies before 1730 with early lodge activity and influence.
Grandma M J Boyd celebrated her 95th birthday with a daylong reception hosted by her daughter Mrs R L Irving. James A Espy funeral held in Fort Davis after pneumonia in Graham. Espy later moved to Van Horn and then Graham to run a hotel. Madero Springs resort shifts from state receivership to federal court control. County official W L Kingston praises its advertising and stock promotions. Kingston notes new bridges finished easing travel in Limpia Canyon after long creek crossings.
The Fort Davis community Christmas Pageant runs December 23 and 24 behind the Presbyterian Church with three performances. Produced by the United Youth under guidance of three churches, it features local youths as Biblical figures and highlights gifts for the needy.
A Highland Hereford Bre Association conducted a regional tour on several area ranches to pick the Top Conservat Rancher Award winner. The hero visited ranches in Big Bens Toyah Limpia and Highland Soil Conservation District with the winner to be announced at the association’s annual meeting.
Alpine Public Schools dismissed for Christmas holidays on Tuesday afternoon with classes to resume Wednesday. The third six weeks ends January 19 and the second semester begins January 22. Calendar notes several six week period endings and holidays through May 25, 1963.
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