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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
3
An Alpine Texas advertisement from December 27, 1962 offers a free, real size replica hearing aid for wearers who struggle to understand speech. The ear level, wireless unit weighs under a third of an ounce and is provided with no cost or obligation while supplies last.
The Alpine Avalanche lists staff and departments including James W. Glasscock editor and publisher, Tom Farris foreman, Emmett O'Donnell sports editor, Hallie Stillwell ranch news editor, Phyllis Broyles Big Bend Park correspondent, and Sam D. Adams Marathon correspondent. It outlines publication details, addresses, and subscription rates, plus a policy promising corrections for errors brought to management.
J S Moore of Lufkin won a state highway contract to blacktop 18 miles of State Highway 3 in Jeff Davis County from Valentine to the Culberson county line. Four bridges and two culverts on state road 17 between Fort Davis and Toyahvale were completed, creating an all weather route over Limpia Creek Fraser Canyon and Short Canyon. Four out of town men were fined for violating state laws, per Fort Davis Game Warden Tom S Redford. Christmas activity boosts Fort Davis business. expected turnout for union Sunday school program and a gift night. Mrs Arthur Bloys convalesces after recent Pecos hospital operation. Worth Evans family moves into Keesey Place house. Jack Ewell died in California on December 20. he was a Fort Davis youth and former local grocer with widow Jewel Crow.
Nora Katherine Earls 81 died at Brewster County Memorial Hospital Alpine on Wednesday December 19 after long illness. Born June 29 1861 in Galveston she was daughter of David Earls of Bristol England and Mary Daly Earls of Fermoy Ireland. She worked as a book binder until retiring in 1936 then lived in Marathon with her sister the late Mrs Pierson and later with her niece Mrs Jacobina Miller. Funeral Mass was at St Patrick’s Galveston with Calvary Cemetery interment. Survivors include nephew Earl Pierson of Sanderson and nieces Mary Celia Haymond Alice Pierson Boulder Cole and Mrs Jacobina Miller Marathon and great niece Mrs John Skinner Alpine.
Mrs. Hernandez a longtime Alpine resident died Thursday afternoon in Brewster County Memorial Hospital after an illness of five days. She was married to Hilario Hernandez in 1928 in Alpine. Rosary held at Geesling Funeral Home Friday night. Funeral at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Saturday at 3 pm with burial in Alpine Cemetery. Survivors include husband, three sons Hilario Jr. Del Rio Robert El Paso Louis Robbins AFB Ga. one daughter Mrs Dan Bustamante Big Spring, three sisters Mrs Ben Gallego Mrs Joe Sanchez Mrs Vic Moina all of Alpine, 11 grandchildren. Her family extends thanks for prayers and support.
A Greenville mayor F N Lockwell dies from injuries in a Monday auto accident. Alpine rainfall totals 7.1 inches through Monday and Tuesday, aiding ground moisture for winter stock feed. Alpine to begin Alpine’s new post office building work under contractor R A McMurry. T M Gourley dies at Kendalia Texas. daughter Mrs W H Terry and son Newt Gourley travel to be with family. Allen Ludden of Corpus Christi heads Sul Ross Pioneer Club banquet at the American Legion home. Highland Hereford calves donated to Juliette Fowler Homes for Orphans and Aged in Dallas by local ranchers. Numerous Alpine residents and visitors mentioned including Jim Nichols, C F Kimball, Paul Vogt, Ford Rackley, Kate Newill, and others. Marathon students and Collegians listed for holiday travel and Christmas dance at Gage Hotel with Thain’s orchestra.
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