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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1964
Page
10
The Alpine Avalanche weekly newspaper notes its establishment in 1890 and lists staff roles including Editor Publisher James W. Glasscockies, Advertising Manager Mrs. Jean Glasscock, and editors Hallie Stillwell Ranch News and local correspondents from Fort Davis Marathon and Big Bend Park.
The piece extols beer as a natural outdoor refresher enjoyed with friends and family. It frames beer as a symbol of personal freedom, arguing the right to enjoy beer and ale is an important individual liberty even in casual recreation.
Approximately $90 was raised from a Tuesday box supper for Alpine High School basketball. J C Weston won a $5 prize for the highest priced box. A beauty contest crowned Jackie Louise Cross over Dorothy Jo Eliott, Joyce Smith, and Mary Crystal Phillips.
Citizens are asked to attend a public hearing at Alpine City Hall on February 25 1964 at 4 00 PM to review the 1964 65 budget. Mayor W I Winter and City Secretary Marjorie K Graham indicate attendance is requested for official budget discussion.
The Big Bend Soil Conservation District board approved basic conservation plans for Charles T. McGrady and Bill and Roxanna Donnell. McGrady’s plan covers 5228 acres of rangeland west of Alpine and south of Highway 90. the Donnells’ plan covers 43 911 acres southeast of Marathon. Entries are submitted to Goodyear Awards and Ft Worth Press Conservation Awards Contests. District essay winners to be announced later. Outstanding Rancher for 1964 to receive plaque with Alpine Lions Club.
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