04 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
1
A record 1,650 poll taxes were paid this year in the Mrowoter community, marking a new high. The figure surpasses previous years as local residents fulfill civic obligations ahead of the year’s close.
Fort Devis hosts a Boy Scout Court of Honor tonight with a simple ceremony. The event honors Scouts for achievements and ranks earned during the year, inviting families and local leaders to witness the awards and pin ceremonies.
A fragmented OCR note from Mountain Peek references Ban Angile as district supervisor for the Great Life and mentions one of several inwarence sessons to be held this year. It describes a street scene with a foreman and a builder, noting labor and construction themes with scattered dialogue and incomplete phrases.
A fragment notes Mrs. B D Mlaydes and Mrs. Mardet visiting in Al ine lent Sanday, accompanied by Mrs. Mardet leaving unclear.
More than 70 head of fine registered Hereford cattle will be sold at the auction sale on Monday March 7 the seventh annual Tex Show. About 390 animals will be exhibited Col Marl Gertin in charge. Both sales start at 9 o clock in the morning in the new indoor auction ring seating 1 160.
Receipts from dance and theatre tickets in Alpine brought in 142 dollars, leaving 42 dollars after all expenses. Of that amount 10 dollars went to the national organization, the remainder funding local activities and costs for the event.
Demete Stag and two relatives of Jernoe Sullivan Ross toured the campus on Monday noon. The visitors viewed the campus and lodge at Kohernet Park with Presdent H W Morelock. The group praised the Big Bend Park project and the Big Bend Historical Museum along with regional art development. The party included Mrs B P Ross of Waco, Mrs Hugo Vigier, and Mrs F K Boggs of Neuhaus gretoniee, among others.
Announcement of bids on additional 90 paving as part of a five million dollar connection program. The project spans seven West Tease counties and includes two routes from Maria to Hern and a section between Van Hern. Work planned for construction across 18 miles and 2 miles with details to follow.
Not enough clear information available. The fragment references a person named Cartledge, a commission, and a Rio Grande operation involving farm and ranch activity. Details and outcomes are unreadable, preventing a coherent summary or proper entities.
FFA members gather in Staderta for judging practice sessions. Students prepare for upcoming contests with expert guidance and skill demonstrations aimed at refining their livestock and agricultural knowledge.
About 100 attendees gather at Big Bend State Park for the U S Highway 51 meeting. Delegates discuss renaming to International Parks Highway Association and plans to connect Big Bend with Wick Fil l of South Deketa and Western Connection National Park. Local officials pledge support and fundraising to benefit the park.
A three room cottage near the Santa Fe railroad tracks in West Alpine was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin at 3 am last Sunday. Owned by Mrs. L. Wilson of Chotesa Oklahoma, the home was being looked after by Ed Martin of Alpine for his mother. Occupied by C. Given who was away, some personal effects were saved but the building burned beyond saving. Estimated loss is 2200 dollars, partly covered by insurance.
The Alpiss office filled 846 jobs in 1937, up from 508 the previous year. Active office workloads rose to 941 completions, indicating stronger employment figures and expanding labor activity in the period.
Report describes excitement over an upcoming test in a favorable formation. The drift was resumed after a shutdown of two days. The test is licensed on Sept. 08, Bit, GHABA.
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