Pearl Beer Sets Texas Record With 770 Thousand Barrels In 1953
Pearl Brewing Company announced a record annual output of 770,121 barrels of Pearl Premium Quality beer in 1953, the largest by any Texas brewery. The San Antonio firm produced 253,215,784 bottles and cans, rationing distributors April through August due to high demand, and expanded capacity to 1,150,000 barrels. The operation supported 515 local employees and over 93 distributors across Texas, contributing more than 8 million dollars in taxes annually.
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Pearl Brewing Company
Texas
Pearl Brewing Company of
San Antonio
Pearl Brewery
Southwest
Pearl’s
Harry Haegelin
Datus E. Proper
Otto A. Koehler
H. B
Pat) O’brien
Lions Club backs Sul Ross baseball with season tickets
The Lions club board voted to support Sul Ross College baseball and sponsor 12 home games this season. A season ticket costs 10 dollars, averaging under a dollar per game, with several major college teams on the schedule. Visitors Gilbert Laman and Bill Yates attended. Ladies Night is set for next Tuesday at the Holland hotel, with a program, food, and honors for charter members.
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The
Lions Club
Sul Ross
Gilbert Laman
Bill Yates
Lionesses
Holland Hotel
Tap Room Notice Separates Owner Joe Clark
A notice states Joe Clark is no longer connected with the Tap Room in the Holland hotel building and disclaims association with the business.
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Holland Hotel
Joe Clark
Warning Issued to Livestock Raisers on Listeriosis Threat
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns livestock raisers to monitor cattle and sheep for drooping ears, listlessness, fever, stupor, jaw paralysis, and eye inflammation as potential signs of listeriosis. Peak danger occurs December through March. Early diagnosis requires lab tests. transmission routes remain uncertain.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Mobile hangar plans in North Carolina for quick takeoff
A two section oil powered mobile hangar designed to be driven at 35 mph around an airfield will pull apart to leave aircraft free for rapid takeoffs. The project notes oil supplies fuel lubricants and asphalt for airfield runways.
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North Carolina
CHECKIN ON THE S R EXES
Sul Ross exes and spouses listed with careers and locations across the United States. Susie Bell Bunton Brock in Canada with Toronto banker husband. children in New York University and Korea and Tennessee. Hattie Lamb in El Paso teaching and Stockholm trip. Dororthy Ligon in Carlsbad Junior High. Edith Cooper Philips in Loretta Academy El Paso. Gladys Arthur principal in San Antonio. Eda Weyerts teaching in Grandfalls. George Lease Livingston chief draftsman at Texas Co. in Houston. Flo Kitts in Phoenix. Hazel Tyler in Iowa poetry. Warner Reid ranching in Texas and Colorado.
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Susie Bell Bunton Brock
Sul Ross
Canada
Toronto
New York University
Susie Bell
King Terry
Edith Cooper Philips
Loretta Academy
el Paso
South el Paso
Gladys Arthur
San Antonio
George
Mamie Lease Livingston
Houston
The
Texas Co
Alpine Avalanche Publication Details and Rates
The Alpine Avalanche published weekly in Alpine Texas notes staff roles and local correspondents. It lists postal publication status and subscription rates for Brewster Jeff Davis Presidio and surrounding counties with annual and semiannual pricing.
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Brewster
Jeff Davis
Presidio
Sheriff Sale Ordered in Brewster County Texas
A 1953 Brewster County court order directs sale of S C Leyva property. Sheriff Jim Skinner will auction Lots 6 and 7 in Block 7 Gillis Third Addition Alpine at public cash sale on the first Tuesday of February 1954 between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the courthouse door. Support your chamber of commerce.
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Texas
Brewster
District Court
Henrietta Goeglein Gilbert
Gene B. Gilbert
S. C. Leyva
M. Levy
Brewster County
Gillis
Alpine
Court House
S. C. Leyvain
Jim Skinner
Midland Livestock Prices Climb Across Classes
The Midland market shows strength across all classes with packer and stocker cattle up to $1.50 from last week. Fat calves and yearlings bring $17 to $19.50, medium to good $13.50 to $17, and culls $9 to $13.50. Fat cows range $10.50 to $12.50 for choices, $8.50 to $10.50 for medium, and $6.30 for canners. Bulls command $11 to $13 for heavies and $9 to $11 for lights. Stocker calves bring $15 to $18, stocker heifer calves $14 to $16, and mixed stocker cattle $10 to $13.
Thief of Venice to Show at Twin Peaks
The Thief of Venice a three million dollar, three year drama filmed in Venice arrives at Twin Peaks theater January 16 to 19. Paul Christian stars as the masked thief with Faye Marlowe and Maria Montez also in the cast. The Rome Symphony Orchestra provides background music.
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Venice
Michael Pertwee
20Th Century Fox
Paul Christian
Robin Hood
Faye Marlowe
Maria Mon
Tez
Rome
Police to Sell Impounded Vehicle in Alpine
Notice states the city will sell an impounded item ten days after publication plus one day for fees. The case involves a seven or eight year old item with no brands. J. T. Johnson is Chief of Police for the City of Alpine.
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No. Brands
J. T., Johnson
City of
Alpine
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Granada Theatre
BIG Bend Abstract CO
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T. A. Beard
Trans-Pecos Abstract Company
Alpine, Brewster Co
Harris Cabinet Shop
Murphy Ave
W. D. Craddock
March of Dimes
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General Insurance
RE Ponold
Sm Aidland Livestock ‘Auction Company
Salle
John Montgomery
Nina Bell Caldwell
Knoxville
Tennessee
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Korea
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Hattie Lamb
Stockholm
Sweden
Hattie
Dorothy Ligon
Carlsbad
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Grandfalls High School
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Phoenix
Arizona
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Russel S. Tyler
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Texas Panhandle
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N. 5Th St
Forbes Publishing Company
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Nell Forbes
Society
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Fort Davis
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Ee Pollo
Midland Livestock News
Acousticon Research Laboratories
Dept
P.O
Jamaica
New York
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Stantons
Bill's Feed Store
W. F
Bill
Colwell
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Hudson's Bakery
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