Avalanche Press Front Matter From Alpine Texas 1890
The 1890 issue of the Avalanche provides publication details for The Glasscock Publishing Co James W Glasscock editor society editor Jean Glasscock shop foreman Jesse H Hays and correspondents Mattie V Chambers Etta Koch and others. It lists postal publication rules subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio and other counties and offers a policy to correct errors upon notice to the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Jesse H. Hays
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis
Mattie V. Chambers
Marathon
Etta M. Koch
Big Bend National Park
Alpine
Texas
Congress
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Right to know vs secrecy in Texas government
A 1960s Texas editorial warns against creeping secrecy by public officials. It laments closed meetings and hidden records, cites Brewster and Jeff Davis counties, and urges five bills HB 12 HB 13 HB 18 HB 29 and HB 148 to require publication of proceedings and records with penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Commissioners Court
Brewster
Jeff Davis
Austin
John Ben Shepperd
Duval County
Sioners
Sol Conservation
Carbon Monoxide Winter Threat in Texas Homes
A state health official warns of carbon monoxide danger as cold weather arrives. Poorly vented heaters and car exhaust in closed spaces cause deadly fumes. last year seven Texans died. Ensure proper ventilation, venting to a flue, and do not leave heaters unattended while asleep. If exposure occurs, move to fresh air and seek medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Holle
Alpine Girl Staters On Marathon Unit Program
Marsha Broadfoot Joyce Lockhart Ann Gerber and Nora Payne, delegates to Texas Bluebonnet Girls State in 1954 from American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 79 Alpine, met Marathon Auxiliary Unit Monday night and spoke to the group about their week in Austin at a school of government. The Marathon Unit was recently organized with 40 members, Mrs Elvie Williams Girls State Chairman for Alpine Unit, and Mrs Chalmers Broadfoot accompanied the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsha Broadfoot
Joyce Lockhart
Ann Gerber
Nora Payne
American Legion
Alpine
Marthon
Austin
Elvie Williams
Chalmers
Alpine area notes include new enrollments and local races
It Happened Here reports 734 students enrolled across three Alpine schools not counting Sul Ross sub college attendees. Fort Davis dedicates a $60,000 high school building. M Bennett gains control of The Avalanche with partner T R Moody. Fort Davis road work and Officers Row rehabilitation proceed. Alpine politics see J F Nichols entering Prec 1 race. Brewster County exceeds 1,000 poll taxes. Chamber speaker W B Mitchell topics poultry demand. W J McIntyre buys cattle in New Mexico. Alpine Cemetery Assn elects officers. Midway Cafe leased to McCamey pair. Mabel Beard dies. Boss Miller seeks county tax assessor. A M Turney seeks re-election as county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalanche
Sul Ross College
Church Calendar list of area worship centers
Local church calendar lists services across multiple congregations. Entries include FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OUR LADY OF PEACE CATHOLIC CHURCH FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY CHURCH OF CHRIST IGLESIA BAUTISTA EMMANUEL OPAL ST JAMES EPISCOPAL FIRST METHODIST CHURCH with service times, pastors and contact notes for East Avenue D C Avenue G West Avenue G North 6th and around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
East Avenue E
Opal St, James
North 6Th
Robert Y. Davis
Canterbury Club
Holy Common
Holy Community
Local Church Notes and Schedules
Listings show Mexican Methodist at 205 South Ist Street, Rev. Francisco Gaytan leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Young People group Friday at 7:00 p.m. Also Church of the Nazarene at 704 West Ave B with Pastor Mrs. Robert White. Bible School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Evening service 7:00 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m. First Presbyterian Church on Avenue C at 5th Street led by Rev. Clanton W. Newbill. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Public Worship 10:53 a.m. Westminster Fellowship 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
East Avenue
Glenn Bales
Baptist Training Union
First Christian Church
West Avenue
Robert E. Peterson
Minister Bible School
Disciples Student Fellowship
Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel E
Avenue G Rey
Raul Falcon
Pastor Bible School
Training Union
First Methodist Church
Third & D Avenue
Carl Lawson
M.Y.F
Wesley
Mexican Methodist ‘Church
South Ist
Francisco Gaytan
Church OF the Nazarene
West Ave
Robert White
Bible School
First Presbyterian Church
5Th St
Clanton W. Newbill
A.m. Westminister Fellowship
Big Bend District Names Grover E Steele Park Ranger
Big Bend National Park appoints Grover E. Steele as district ranger overseeing the Chisos Mountains. Steele transfers from Saguaro National Monument and has prior service at Lake Texoma, Organ Pipe Cactus and other parks. He and his four children join the local school group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chisos Mountains
Park
Grover E. Steele
Saguaro National Monument
Tucson
Steele
Lake ‘Texoma National Recreation Area
Texas
Oklahoma
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Arizona
Steeles
Chidren
Richard
Michael
Nancy
Ronnie
Pilot Club hears talk on rehabilitation work at Holland Hotel
Pilot Club members met at noon in the Holland Hotel where Mrs. Ruth Duncan from the Exceptional Children's School outlined rehab work and needs such as space books and vocational training after program completion. James C. Abernathy of the Texas Education Agency praised Duncan and outlined future efforts, while honoring club support and noting rehabilitations centers in Isville and Austin. Regular Brews ter County Commissioners Court session set for Monday Feb 14 at 10 am in the Courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
Holland Hotel
Ruth Duncan
Exceptional Children
Peyton Cain
Board of
James C. Abernathy
Texas Education Agency
Duncan
Abernathy
Sam Haus- State Teacher's College
Isville
Austin
House of Repsentatives
Washington
Allan East
Anna Hayslip
J. C. Coleman
Dorothy McBride
Marie Gard
Sis Benson
Lillie Edwards
Hallie Stillwell
Vivien McIntyre
Virginia Link
Glen Harris
Monica Heiman
Joella Livingston
Anna D. Linn
Eunice Pierce
Golden White
Wilmoth Matthews
Margaret Linn
Gunshine Epperson
Mac Ament
Avora Owens
Frances Kelley
Brewser County Commissioners’ Court
Knock On Wood at Twin Peaks Theatre Tonight
Danny Kaye stars in the Technicolor comedy Knock on Wood at Twin Peaks Theatre. A ventriloquist, his talking dummy, and a psychiatrist reveal a charming love story in a lighthearted film showing for five days from Friday through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knock On Wood
Danny Kaye
Twin Peaks Theatre
Twin Peaks
Danny
Mai Zetterling
Rybody
Health and Pension Coverage Reaches Over Eleven Million Workers
Data cited to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States shows at least 11,290,000 workers nationwide are covered by health insurance, employment pension plans, or other related benefits through their employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ilding
North St. Alpine, Texas
The
Glasscock Publishing Co
Memorial Arts
el Paso
H. F. Dallman
Alpine Cemetery
ASSN
M. Bennett
T. R. Moody
Wild Rose Pass
Fort Davis-Pecos Road
Old Fort
Dave
Jack Hoxie
J. F. Nichols
Race For Commissioners of
Prec
Brewster County
W. B. Mitchell
Marfa
Assa
Chamber of Commerce
J. E. Wright
Hghland Poultry Show
Highland Area
W. J. McIntyre
Wells
New Mexico
Jim Nichols
Alpine Cemetery Assn
Joe Parker
George A. Brown
Ed W. Nevill
Midway Cafe
W. S. Hayes
McCamey
Mabel Imogene
T. A. Beard
Boss Miller
A. M. Turney
Baptist Student Union
E. Avenue C
George Thomason
OUR Lady OF Peace Catholic Church
Roland van der Haar
Our Lady of Fatima
Church OF Christ
Robert B. Wood
BIG Bend Motor Freight
van Horn
Etta
Petra
Mary Acosta
Mary Minish
Joyce Morin
Patty Koch
Linda Hinojos
Betty Jo Arnold
Emily Miller
Viola Morin
Patty
Mary Ellen Giles
Nancy Steele
Maribell Miller
Evan Willeford
C. C. Cowell
Newell Oil Co
Panther Junction
National Park Concessions
George A. Lorenzen
NPS Desig and Construction Office
San Francisco
Elmer Bird
Guy Turner
Duluth
Minn
Recreation Club
Casa Grande Recreation Club
International Peace Park
Houston “Chronicle
Peter Koch
Sierra del Carmen
Fronterizas
Supt
Lon Garrison
Shelly
Oent
Pe Lovelier
Ate Mowe
Exhanciing
Ryron
Ieee
Forchheimer
Ead
Cro
H.P
Chevrolet
Motoramic Chevrolet
Casner Motor Company
Holland & 7Th St
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