Waldingz Avalanche newspaper masthead and notice
Alpine Texas publication details for the Glasscock Publishing Co with editor and staff, masthead statement, postal classification, and subscription rates. Summer 19th century style notice notes corrections policy for erroneous reflections and editor contact.
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Alpine
Texas
Glasscock Publishing Co
Dial
James W. Glasscock
Jean Glasscock
Ival G. Kennedy
A. N. Alkire
Fort Davis
Mattie V. Chambers
Marathon
Rutherford named our new congressman from Texas
In Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties Rutherford carried defeat last summer but becomes our congressman for four years. His family and furniture have reached Washington and we urge support as he begins work in Congress. The letter expresses mixed support and hope he will address local problems.
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J. T. Rutherford
Washington
Texas
Rutherford
Brewster County
Ken Regan
J. T
Regan
Jett Davis County
Congress
J. 7. Rutherford
Brewster
Jeff Davis
New Fort Davis Clinic Opens as Big Bend Medical Growth Continues
Dr. Don A. Gaddis inaugurates a modern Fort Davis clinic with a large staff while Alpine, Marathon, and future Alpine hospital and Marathon emergency unit plans proceed. The article notes many patients still seek care in Paso and San Antonio, but highlights the Big Bend Davis Mountain region as an expanding health center amid regional investment.
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Alpine
Marathon
Fort Davis
Paso
San Antonio
Don. A. Gaddis
Big Bend-Davis Mountain
Pay Your Poll Tax Now in Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties
No major election is scheduled in 1955 but a special election could occur anytime in Alpine or Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties. Citizens must pay poll tax before January 31 to preserve the right to vote and uphold the democratic principle of the will of the majority.
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Scneauiea
Alpine
Brewster
Jeff Davis
It Happened Here 75 Years Ago Alpine News Highlights
It Happened Here 75 Years Ago reports Alpine banking gains deposits rise to 917 088 92 in First National and State National with 145 000 increase year over year. R E McKee El Paso contractor plans start on Sul Ross College library. Gregorio Marrufo dies Brewster County pioneer. Fort Davis Masonry Lodge work underway. Walter Miller chosen Fort Davis Chamber president. J Turney Terrell candidate for state representative Del Rio. Dr R L Irving named Deputy Grand Master Texas A M for Fort Davis. Brewster County seeks identity of man found dead in Santa Helena Canyon.
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R. E. McKee
el Paso
Sul Ross College
Fort Davis
Carlton Building
Alpine
First National
State National
J. Turney Terrell
del Rio
Roger H. Thurmond
del Ro
Val Verde County
R L. Irving
Grand Lodge
Texas
Courtney Mellard
Marfa
Brewster County
Santa Helena Canyon
The
Rio Grande
Board of Regents
State Teachers Colleges
Capitol Station
Austin
Hancock Hall
Victor J. Smith
Tribune
Colley
Victor’ J. Smith
Church Calendar Churches list and service times by denomination
The notice lists service times for multiple churches in the area including First Baptist on East Avenue, Our Lady of Peace on West Avenue G, First Christian on West Avenue D, Christian Science Society on East Avenue E, Church of Christ on East Avenue D, St James Episcopal on North 6th, First Methodist on Third and D, Mexican Methodist Church on South Ist, Church of the Nazarene on West Avenue B, and First Presbyterian on Sth Street, plus a note that about 80 percent of rural roads face petroleum derived asphalt.
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ST. James Episcopal Church
North 6Th
Robert Y. Davis
Canterbury Club
Carlos Dunn to Manage Morrison's at Sanderson
Carlos Dunn formerly assistant manager of C. G. Morrison Co. in Alpine will manage Morrison’s Sanderson store, succeeding Eddie Nations who moves to Del Rio. Nations is son-in-law of Alpine residents J. C. Wade and wife. Dunn’s family plans to join him in Sanderson.
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Carlos Dunn
C. G. Morrison Co
Sanderson
Eddie Nations
Morrison
del Rio
Dunn
Alpine
Safeway
LaBeff Motor Co
Mr. Nations
J. C. Wade
Texas telephone service in 1954 box score report
The piece reviews 1954 achievements by Texas telephone workers, noting 3,000 rural telephones added bringing farm and ranch lines to 90,000, ongoing replacement with dial systems, and plans for further growth. It discusses earnings, rising expenses, and commitment to improved service, with expectations of more facilities, lines, and rural coverage in 1955.
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Texas
Telephone
Cvhops
Texas $80 Million Program Implemented
The project description notes an $80 million program completed in Texas. It highlights the scale of investment and the state's role in this initiative, with emphasis on the overall financial magnitude and regional impact.
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Texas
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