Appreciating Our West Texas Helpers Through Time
The article honors West Texas people who support daily life from cattle country old-timers to preachers, doctors, merchants, and letter carriers. It notes the steady work of night watchmen and telephone operators and expresses gratitude for their service and daily efforts in Alpine and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpine
West Texa
Marts
Fort Davis
Marathon
Alf
Kirin
Bill Blevins
Community letter urges local buyers to keep money in Alpine
A long editorial style piece argues residents should support local businesses and services to maintain town stability. It laments low wages, overtime strain, and dependence on out of town goods, urging civic pride and a bonded road project to boost Canalyais and Teagan County. It praises workers and printers and calls for staying in Alpine for prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Ines
Reagan County Seeks State Aid for Petroleum Highway
Claude Wild of the San Angelo Board of Civic Development leads a Reagan County delegation to Austin to discuss state aid for the Petroleum Highway. The route goes through Oklahoma and Texas, following the Santa Fe railroad from San Angelo to Alpine and the Presidio border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wild
San Angelo
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Greeting
A festive message sends wishes of merriest Christmas and happiest New Year to all in Al gine. It emphasizes joy of giving and serving, extending to everyone whether known or not.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walters
Wob. Moland
Marfa
Welly McIntyre
Clay Hob
Henry Fletcher
Teagan County
Reagan County
Der
Merry Christmas
Storey-Whiteside Lumber Co
You
BEN Franklin Store
Hokus Pokus Grocery
Alpine Motor Co
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