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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
2
A reader laments long weather and high heating costs blaming a shadow for six more weeks of cold. They criticize the Freedom Train tour for limited stops and comment on Representative Regan and Truman Democracy. They note Alpine weather coverage and an Nations Assembly toast critique. The letter closes with a fond remark about Carelli and another singer.
Fort Worth stockyards report week Feb 1 shows extreme shortages due to weather and bad roads. Cattle and calves sold unevenly with tops $28 for club yearlings, $23-$27 for good fat calves, and steers and yearlings mostly $19-$26. Sheep and lamb trade active with lambs $22-$26, shorn lambs $21-$23, and stocker prices $8.50-$12 for low grades. Stocker cows scarce and overall receipts among the smallest in recent history.
A casual local column notes Alpine gains an optometrist named Dr Coats and mentions cheerful, lighthearted snippets about marriage reflections, toy talk, and plans for Penney’s return. The writer hints at a reader contest idea to prompt letters.
The State of Texas issues a citation by publication to W E Barnhart and unknown heirs. Plaintiff Ernest Acton demands appearance by 10 a m on March 5 1948 before the District Court of Brewster County at Alpine. Case No 2452. suit seeks title to land via trespass to try title.
On January 1 1948 the plaintiff claimed fee simple ownership of Lots 1 2 3 and 4 Block 26 Gillis Third Addition Alpine Texas. Defendants allegedly entered unlawfully ejecting the plaintiff. Plaintiff seeks title possession and removal of clouds plus writs of possession and equitable relief. Citation expires 90 days after issuance January 12 1948. Court seal Alpine Texas.
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