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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
6
Spanish lesson with Q and A recounts a tale where a water carrier and a Moor explore a cave. They light a candle read an Arabic formula and find a chest of gold and jewels. They escape fearing discovery while the wife later learns of the treasure.
1935 federal farm census shows cattle in Brewster County fell from 81,978 in 1930 to 46,745 in 1935 due to drought. The 25 year retrospective notes the drought curtailment and milder farm activity. The item also lists local social notes including public office candidates, anniversaries, and holiday visits across Alpine, Terlingua, Marathon, Study Butte, and nearby towns.
Absentees for the first school day of 1961 in Alpine totaled 96 with 57 from Centennial 32 from Central and 7 from the High School. All school enrollment declined from 1082 on Dec 19 1960 to 1080 on Jan 3 1961.
Property listing offers a five room house with two lots for seven thousand dollars with terms. Also advertised are several beautiful building sites for sale.
Virgil R. Pulliam assistant at torney general of Texas and family visited relatives in Texas during Christmas. Another family visited in Oklahoma City. The article reminds young farmers earning over 400 yearly to report earnings for Social Security protection and potential disability benefits.
The Alpine Public School disseminates the first weekly Teachers Bulletin for 1961 to faculty members and plans mailings to Alpine trustees.
Nicely located two bedroom house with living dining room kitchen and bath plus basement suitable as a bedroom. Features a shaded patio and back yard with several large pecan trees. Close to town and schools. Priced at 12500 with good terms.
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