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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1948

Page

8

Small But Not Restricted Southwestern House Design

The design by Randolph Evans of 140 Nassau St New York NY plan No 146 features two large bedrooms ample closet space and attic access for future finishing. A wide living room with a dining nook spans the house with two large windows and terrace outlook. The kitchen is described as a veritable laboratory for food prep and storage and the exterior uses white clapboard with a low roof and harmonizing asphalt shingles.

United States Randolph Evans Nassau St New York N.Y

City Corporation Court Roles in Texas Municipalities

Discussion outlines the powers and duties of corporation courts in Texas cities under Article 1194 and 1195, the mayor or recorder as judge, clerk duties, and appointment of city attorney and health officer. It notes ordinance drafting basics and cites Vance v Pleasanton on writing enactments, previewing next week’s topic on ordinance contents and enforcement.

Renal Texas Justice of the Peace Corporation Court State of Texas City Commission State Board of Health Vance Pleasanton Council Commission

Livestock Show Winners and Auctions At Alpine Fair

At the Alpine livestock show the top lambs were judged with John Hunter taking third in lambs and Lorine Uranga placing third. Brooks Acton won first in lambs with Fort Davis, Sherman Adams second, and Uranga third. Capon prizes went to W. B. Dorris who paid $60 for the grand champion shown by John Hunter. Otis French’s champion pen sold for $52.50. A quarter horse colt donated to 4HFFA clubs sold to Tar Terry Jr. for $195. In the horse division Chuck Wagon was named grand champion colt and Lina Moon grand champion filly, with additional placements in the colt and filly classes.

John Hunter Lorine Uranga Brooks Acton Fort Davis Sherman Adams Marathon Uranga Alpine W. B. Dorris H. L. Kokernot Otis French Bert Beckett Chuck Wagon Wardlaw Bros del Rio Lina Moon Miers Johnson Sul Ross

Local Political Announcements For July 24 Democratic Primary

The Avalanche lists candidates for several offices including State Senator Charles B. Moore and Representative Clifford Co. Lawrence among others. Also announced are county officers, precinct commissioners, and several horse and cattle show entries with names and locations across Marfa Alpine Sanderson Marathon and nearby areas.

Charles B. Moore Val Verde County Clifford CO Lawrence Kinney County J.T. Jack Johnson Jim Sewner N. P Price Rackley Cap Everett Aqglin FE. Patterson Avora Owens Berry J. T. Carney W. A Bil King Lee M. Smith William Cotter David L. Kokernot R. H. Murray Jr F.C Clint) Fulcher

Rotary talk covers South Pacific wartime service and Red Cross drive

Rev. Stewart Hartfelter spoke at the Rotary meeting on his World War II chaplain service from Hawaii to Japan and aiding two American prisoners helped by Japanese girls. Dom Adams outlined the new local Red Cross drive setup while Frank Young was reinstated. Visitors included Woody Bozeman and Carroll Hestes. The bureau warns pedestrians to look both ways during dusk patrols as winter traffic increases danger.

Stewart Hartfelter First Presbyterian Church of el Paso Sul Ross Hartfelter South Pacific Hawaii Japan Pacific Islands Frank Young Woody Bozeman Pecos Sandy Alderson Carroll Hestes Dallas Lion Austin Dillon Fred Rogers National Conservation Bureau

New Arrivals and Family News from Abilene Alpine and Witt Stack

Mr and Mrs David Scott of Abilene welcomed a daughter born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ben Scott of Alpine visit their son Carl P Rogers Jr and wife and the new baby Marta Carl P II born Feb 25. Mrs Rogers is Melba MacMur ry of Alpine. Mr and Mrs J L Gonzales welcomed a boy George James born Feb 22. The Witt Stack family thanks Alpine and area for kindness, flowers and prayers after a great bereavement.

David Scott Abilene Ben Scott Alpine Carl P. Rogers Jr Marta Carl P. II J. L. Gonzales George James Witt Stack

Flat fish eye migration and late life orientation

The text explains how flat fish such as flounder and halibut are born with an eye on each side but migrate to have both eyes on one side as they grow. In youth they swim normally, then flatten and lie on their sides with one eye moving to the top-facing side for life.

The 100 Days Return of Napoleon to Paris in 1815

March 20 1815 Napoleon Bonaparte returns to Paris from Elba signaling the start of the Hundred Days. The period ends with Louis XVIII's restoration on June 28, 1815, marking a brief return of imperial rule before final defeat.

Napoleon Paris Elba Louis XVIII

Combs Named Director Of San Antonio Livestock Exposition

David S. Combs of Marathon is among 250 ranchmen, business and civic leaders elected charter members of the board of directors of the newly organized San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. The group aims to draw national attention to the area's livestock industry as it plans annual shows in a $1,750,000 San Antonio coliseum under construction.

David S. Combs Marathon San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc San Antonio

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