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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
6
A continuing 1962 Alpine area chronicle lists classmates, elections, bond votes, and local developments. May to November entries note Woodrow Wilson Davis, salutatorian, district clerk election, precinct runoff results, sewer bonds, Park and school changes, and civic appointments. The aggregate outlines civic life, education, and infrastructure milestones across Brewster County.
Candy's Alpine wins distinction in Woolf contest. Janet Grubb and Jimmy Justice named 4 H Gold Star winners. Commissioners Court calls election for Jan 12 1963 to vote on funds transfer for addition to Brewster County Memorial Hospital. Michael J Becker named first superintendent of Fort Davis National Historic Site. Crane's Lion's Club names Alpine HS as recipient of 1962 football sportsmanship award. Dr W R White of Baylor University named as speaker for Alpine dinner Jan 15 1963.
Lee Martin of 1919 Wyoming St Pecos won the 30 06 Winchester Model 70 rifle for the largest deer head with 10 1/2 points. Dr T F Hocott of 261 Cave Lane San Antonio won 7 30 binoculars. Daily heaviest buck prizes went to Kim Lane Alpine 170, Frosty Walker Alpine 176, Troy Tate Uvalde 170, Don Saunders Sabinal.
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