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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
9
Henry Fletcher of Presidio county reports a severe freeze at the W H Kokernot ranch and nearby Alpine area. Pipes aboard his ranch burst up to four inches, causing the loss of hundreds of thousands of gallons of stock water as floats and float valves froze and stopped water flow.
The WSCS officers were reinstalled at the Alpine church while notes on a cold spell cited frozen water lines. Ranchers repaired bursts using acetylene welders, with buried pipelines faring better. Dr. Joel Wright promotes mineral soil to boost crops and livestock, and residents plan potential fishing lakes and a swimming pool project. The ceremony featured Annie Lackey Circle and Mary Martha Circle officers with Brother Dillon presiding. Reporter.
Lois Pool amiss 1001 Alpine daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Pool of McCamey and George Nix wed in Marfa January 6. The ceremony was conducted by the Christian church pastor in his home. The bride has lived in Alpine seven years and attended Alpine and Iraan schools. She has worked at the Coffee Cup for four years.
Last Sunday Mrs. M. C. Whiteside celebrated her 94th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Storey where she resides with her daughter. Rev. and Mrs. Austin Dillon and family called to extend greetings. Pink carnations and snap dragons decorated the room as cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Storey and Myrtle Whiteside. Gifts arrived from Alpine and other states, and from Mississippi the last living member of her generation sent tributes as guests wished many happy returns.
Cheap terms offered on a well located business corner with rock bottom price quick sale. Business building and lot ready for occupancy suitable for any business. Building in near new condition with income potential. Owner open to terms. TRANS-PECOS ABSTRACT CO. M. Hopson and Marion Hopson phone 122.
The article emphasizes the role of Swift & Company in delivering food to Americans, noting the critical link between nutrition and business. It explains water pipe experiments for pail testing, outlines large daily meat consumption, and discusses commercial storage and freezing practices for beef, veal, lamb, and pork, including fractionate storage proportions.
Martha Logan shares a simple navy bean soup method using dried beans soaked overnight, simmered with celery and onion in butter, then pureed through a sieve. Garnish with hot frankfurters and whole beans. yields four servings. Also notes the value of keeping a neat record book for farming business efficiency.
Brief society items on page five suggest plans to round out the century mark and hint at additional festivities. The column notes social events, potential gatherings, and community interest in marking the milestone.
Dr Schultz and associates at Swift & Company lead a two year research project to develop canned meats suitable for babies. After consulting doctors and mothers, the range of dried strained and diced meats wins quick acceptance in test cities and expands markets for livestock.
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