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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1950
Page
8
The San Antonio Manuscript Club announces a statewide short story and novel contest open to Texas residents. Prizes include cash, a typewriter, books, stationery, a writing course, and entry to the Southwest Writer's conference. Entries due May 1, 1950. send to Martha Crawford, 205 Hillcrest Drive, San Antonio.
Highlands University extended its win streak to six as New Mexico conference play nears, while Sul Ross State regains third place after a brief drop to fourth. Adams State rose to fifth, and Panhandle A and M fell from earlier position. Alpine money remains in Alpine.
The advertisement promotes a 30 day free trial for a 36 cubic foot Deep Freeze by International Harvester. It offers $10 worth of frozen foods free with each order and invites readers to call or visit immediately. The note also welcomes Werner Construction Company workers to Alpine and expresses hope their Sul Ross project proceeds smoothly and they meet local residents.
Rep Ken Regan of the 16th District praised doctors for advancing U S health and condemning an FBI probe of the Texas Medical Association He called socialized medicine un-American and opposed the proposals He read a resolution from the El Paso Medical Society protesting the FBI investigation.
Alpine High School Future Farmers of America send three entries to state level after strong showing at Area II leadership contests in Colorado City. Dan Graham notes Alpine won two firsts including a shared top score with Lamesa in Senior Conducting and a clear win in Senior Quiz, with Farm Skill Demonstration second to Lamesa. Thirty Alpine members traveled, facing stiff opposition from La Mesa High School.
The Fighting Bucks beat Blackwell Junior High 43-37 in Alpine High gym on February 7 for their 11th win. Jiminez led Blackwell with 21 points, Lasis Hernandez had 16 for Alpine, with Martin Moreno scoring 10 for Alpine. The Alpine B squad won 42-11, and Dixie Knight's volleyball team defeated Blackwell 23-17 in the 6:00 game.
John Clanton among mourners includes Manning of Big Spring Ernestine Behrens and Johnny Fritz Weyerts of San Angelo and others. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed. interment in Elm Grove Cemetery with Livingston Funeral in charge. The closing line proclaims love as the only solid thing in the universe.
Mr Wallace has developed a memory program that showcases stunts and feats suited to all ages. He has performed in schools and assemblies across the United States with notable success for several years. All classified ads require advance payment except those with regular monthly accounts. No exceptions.
The Shorthorns have lost no games in district play and wrap up the season with Marathon events. The Bucks finish the season Tuesday night, February 14, in Marathon after games starting at 6, 7, and 8 p.m.
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