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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1968
Page
9
Former Sheriff Jim Skinner announces his candidacy for Brewster County sheriff. He plans to meet voters before the May 4 primary and pledges crime prevention, law enforcement, and fair treatment for all residents.
Alpine Volunteer Fire Dept elected officers on Feb 1. Gordon Barrow re-elected as fire chief for two years with Ray Baker as assistant chief, Robert Boyd secretary treasurer, Elmer McMillan captain No 1, Marlin Ward captain No 2, Rev. Edwin Chappell chaplain. Fire Marshal Robert Boyd served as election officer. Barrow noted new nozzles and a water pump were received for rural grass fires and homes. He urged donations for more equipment and reminded residents to follow burning permits issued by the city office and fire department. The department offers continued readiness day or night to protect lives and property.
An Alpine area cake walk at Lajitas on February 3 raised 244.58 dollars for the Terlingua Community School Association. Donors include Marie Smith and Casner Motor Co. Alpine residents and out of town supporters contributed. grand prize doll cake went to Mrs Ed Martin of El Paso. About 30 cakes were sold. Also notes the Volstead Act became law October 28, 1919.
Monday to Friday meals listed with hot dogs, Spanish rice, fried chicken, spaghetti, and salmon croquettes. Each day features sides like beans, salads, vegetables, desserts, rolls, and milk served with all meals.
Louis Rodriguez Sr thanks Sul Ross College faculty administration and maintenance for the flowers and cards sent while he was in the hospital in El Paso.
Alpha Chi National Scholarship Center at Sul Ross State College hosts a book sale February 15 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Administration Building near the Post Office. Proceeds fund a deserving Sul Ross student scholarship and the group seeks more scholarships through a campus fund drive. Residents may donate books by contacting Mrs. Laura Pattillo during work hours or Ray McNear after 5 p.m. at the listed extensions.
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