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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1954
Page
6
A Fidelity Life Insurance note from Dallas cites education as a path to higher lifetime earnings. It notes a high school diploma boosts college prospects and urges Alpine families to pursue the best education within budget. Prior to holidays, W H Hance contacted officials to recruit boys for help.
Schools report over 20 boys interviewed for Al pine High work opportunities as bitter cold caused minor plant damage. A burst valve at the high school patio fountain cost under 5c to repair, while a Centennial cafeteria faucet leakage could total about 25 dollars if towels cannot be dried. A 120,000 gallon storage tank valve threat remained, but pump housing was insulated and protected. replacement could exceed 500 dollars.
The report notes possible water pipe freezes under Granada buildings during a Sunday to Tuesday cold snap. No leaks found yet, but frozen pipes could surface after thaw. Fuel savings around $200 reflect high heating demand. planners credit five year preparation for resilience.
In Dallas librarian Jerry Loftin serves Edcouch. Larry Etheridge acts in San Francisco matinees as the Smallest Dragon in Beauty and the Beast and as Faust in evening shows. Dean Etheridge returns to Texas A and M to work on a English PhD. Bill Taylor, engineer at Fort Belvoir, plans OCS completion February 12. Richard Slight on leave from Offutt to England for a three year assignment near London. Charlotte Slight, NTSC student, home for holidays, will resume study Sunday and majors in art. George Ann Elam and Steve Willard, separated by army duties, with Steve at APO in San Francisco base. Bay in Alpine.
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