Weather talk resumes in Alpine column as readers push for clarity
The columnist returns to weather chatter, noting reader letters from Independence California about unusual winds and rain causing highway damage. Reports mention green grass in high elevations, cattle in good shape, and a wish for snow from Alpine residents and visitors. The piece signals a shift to brighter days but cautions the weather may still surprise.
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Cal
P. E. Ritch
Independence
Owens Valley
California
L. A. Aqueduct
T. R. Knight
Sons of Heaven
Pacific
Houston
Personal security warning and savings bond note
A brief notice urges personal security practices and mentions U.S. Savings Bonds. It emphasizes safeguarding financial instruments and safeguarding road safety habits. The fragment suggests awareness of security in daily life and on financial assets.
Dallas firm bids low on Hwy 67 paving
Uvalde Construction Co of Dallas had the lowest bid at 408 155.14 for a 22 mile section of U S Highway 87 from the Santa Fe railroad north to the intersection with Highway 290 west of Fort Stockton. Awards to be decided by the State Highway Last Unpaved Gap. The 22 mile strip between Alpine and Fort Stockton is the last unpaved gap on the important U S 67. The route will use a new alignment beyond the Santa Fe rail line due to drainage issues with the old right-of-way.
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Uvalde Construction Co
Dallas
Santa Fe Railroad
Ihs
Fort Stockton
Austin
Highway Department
Alpine
Texarkana
Presidio
Santa Fe
Poll tax receipts put Brewster County voting strength near 1800
Brewster county's potential voting strength is estimated at about 1800 for this year, after a tax collector's check of poll tax payments. About 1485 receipts were issued by Jan 31, with 24 exemptions and 14 aliens. Many discharged veterans are not required to pay this year, so strength may reach 1800 or more. an issued-poll-tax precinct list will be published later.
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Brewster County
Third Rotary Talk Is Set For Tonight
W Leon Godshall of Bethlehem Pennsylvania will speak on International Security in the Pacific as the third presenter in Rotary Institute of International Understanding series. Tonight at Sul Ross auditorium 8 o clock the public is invited to attend.
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W. Leon Godshall
Bethlehem
Rotary
Institute of International Understanding
Sul Ross
Pacific
Godshall
Univrsity of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
U. of Pa
Asia
Japan
China
Philipines
Russi
Siberia
Dutch East Indies
Britain
Hongkong
Singapore
Central Asia
Manchuria
Russia
Mr.Godshall
Constructive Air Transport Use Is Discussed By Institute Speaker
Sul Ross and Alpine students heard Geoffrey F. Morgan discuss the constructive use of air transport in the Institute of International Understanding series at Sul Ross. Morgan classified planes, projected a future four engine transport plane at 3000 hp, 150 passengers, and five mile altitude. He cited air power as vital to future commerce and international relations, predicting lower passenger rates and mail by plane, and argued mass air travel will foster worldwide understanding. Morgan, with Stanford and Columbia degrees, has held academic and public roles and now leads Dollas Aircraft speakers bureau. Dr. R. M. Hawkins introduced him.
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Sul Ross
Geoffrey F. Morgan
Institute of International Understanding
Sul Ross Austorium
Morgan
America
United States
Jair
Stanford
Columbia
University of Ohio
California
Shoreline Planning Commission of
Dollas Aircraft Corporation
R. M. Hawkins
Sul Rass
Rotary
Fine Response In Clothing Drive
Alpine residents rally for clothing collection with nine to ten large cartons packed and more awaiting sorting. Mrs. J C Cooley chairs the effort urging volunteers to pack after 4 pm at Central Ward School and extend the drive to February 15 with donations at the post office city hall theatre and local schools.
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J. C. Cooley
Service Officer Ready To Aid War Veterans
Woodrow Epperson appointed Service Officer for Brewster County returns from Waco where he attended a preparatory school. He will have office at the chamber of commerce to handle veterans' postwar civilian life problems and duties.
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Woodrow Epperson
Brewster County
Waco
Epperton
Chamber, of Commerce
Al pine ISD to call bond election for 125000
The Al pine Independent school district board voted to call a bond election of 125000 to fund expansion and improvements. Plans include gym construction and modernization of Central Ward and a Latin American school building with facilities financed through a federal agency and low long term interest rates. An estimated tax levy may rise up to 0 percent on a $100 valuation to retire the bonds over 10 years.
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Board of Education
Alpine Independent School District
Federal Works Agency
Bureau of Community Facilities
Central Ward
Boy Scout Finance Campaign Begins
The annual drive to support the Boy Scout program in Alpine and Yucca Council launched with 68 Alpine workers at a Holland hotel breakfast. Lee Smith, district finance campaign chairman, leads plans to recruit foremen for four Ranches, with Roses named as foremen and cow hands to be breakfasted at the Holland Coffee Shop. The campaign emphasizes a new Scout camp this summer and outdoor camping training to broaden opportunities for Alpine and Big Bend boys and strengthen citizenship through generous donations.
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Alpine
Yucca
Holland Hotel
C. C. Holman
Elsworth ¢ Ezell
Holland Coffee Shop
Big Bend
al Hand
Jana
New Floral Shop to Open This Week in Alpine
Mrs Cally Cooley and Mrs Judy Deis acquire former McCool plant and Humble station site on North Fifth Street opposite The Avalanche office. Renovations expand space for Flowerland Alpine, with McCool’s Gift Shop continuing on Main Avenue offering gifts.
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Cally Cooley
Ju Ty Deis
C. E. McCool
North Fifth Street
Avalanche
Cooley
Alpine Resdent
Deis
Marfa
Flowerland
Alpine
McCool
Main Avenue
Initial allotment for Big Bend tourist facilities
National Park Concessions Inc has allocated 25 000 dollars for initial development of Big Bend National Park tourist facilities. Funds will cover temporary operations, cabin accommodations, automotive equipment, and store provisions as the board plans permanent facilities later.
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Big Bend National Park
National Park Concessions, Inc
T He Big Bend National Park
West Texas
R. B. Thompson
A. E. Demaray
Desmaray
Garnett Residence Sold to Alpine Man in Alpine
Mrs. Walter Garnett announced the downtown Garnett residence, used by Alpine pioneers for 40 years, has sold to G. Noel. Possession to occur about February 15. Noel recently opened a taxi business, plans to use the lot east of the home for building.
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G. Noel
Walter Jarnett
Garnett
Alpine Pioneers
Noel
Alpine
Polio Fund Drive Here Nets About $600 in Brewster
The polio fund drive in Brewster raised roughly $600 from various sources. Dr. Joel E. Wright reported $166 from direct mail, about $200 from a birthday ball, $169 from Granada theatre offerings, and $41 from a Lions high school game. Half the proceeds stay local. total deposits approached $1,100 before the final campaign. The funds aim to combat potential polio epidemics. Visitors from Albuquerque, Magdalena, Paso, and El Paso stopped by Will F. Evans en route to Mexico City.
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Brewster Junty
Joel E. Wright
Wright
Granada Theatre
C. W. Davis
Lions
Mojave Theatre to Open After Renovation in Alpine
The Mojave theatre in Alpine will reopen April 1 after a full remodel. C. W. Davis announces a $10,100 renovation and a new 10 year lease with owner Sen. B. Berkeley. The venue will offer seven nights and two matinees weekly with one Spanish feature and three regular features.
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Alpine
C. W. Davis
Ager
Mojave
Davis
Sen. B. Berkeley
CC acts to get housing program here for vets
Bloodworth, manager of the Alpine chamber of commerce, met with the Federal Public Housing agency in Fort Worth to discuss building units for returning veterans and their families. A large number of applications already exist, many from West Texas towns, and Bloodworth will present the matter to the chamber’s board next meeting.
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Fort Worth
Aloud Bloodworth
Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Federal Public Housing Agency
West
Texas
Bloodworth
Board of Directors
Attractive Substantial S P Station Replacing Burned Depot
The Alpine chamber of commerce urged Texas and New Orleans Railroad officials to build a new depot to replace the fire-destroyed one. They asked for a station that the city and surrounding territory could be proud of and that would meet local needs.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Texas and New Orleans Railroad Company
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