Alpine meeting to form non profit hospital association
A meeting at 7:30 PM at the chamber of commerce aims to advance plans for a non profit hospital association in Alpine. The session will consider appraisal of the former Lockhart clinic building and possible organization actions with emphasis on health matters.
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Ener Eee
Brewster County
Jett Davis County
Recerlans
Chamber of Commerce Office
Alpine
Lockhart Clinic
Alpine Fire Department Posts Fine 1951 Record
Fire marshal J. G. Barrow reports Alpine’s fire department answered 35 calls last year with 12 at night and 22 by day. The force laid 3,000 feet of hose, used 8,870 gallons of water, and logged 44 man hours. A new G M C pickup arrives for emergencies, and 1,000 feet of 24 inch hose was received last month.
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Alpine
J. G. Barrow
G. M.C
J. C. Cooley
Fire Department
Barrow
Hospital Meet Set for Tonight in Alpine Area
A meeting at 7 30 tonight in the chamber of commerce building Alpine aims to organize a non profit hospital association for the Alpine fen area. Mrs Henry M Bailey temporary chairwoman and others urge a large turnout as plans include purchasing Danlidng Lockhart clinic to run a doctor open facility under a local board.
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Alpine Fen
Chamber of Commerce
Henry M. Bailey
Danlding ‘and Equipment
Phil Overton
Austin
Texas
Ncessary
Rea
Poll Tax Deadline Looms In Texas Primary
County tax records show eight hundred fifty six poll taxes paid through Tuesday with about a thousand more expected before the January 31 deadline. This primary year requires a poll tax receipt to vote, though some fees are exempt. No local candidate had declared by press time. The primary is set for July 26.
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Texas
Reorganization of Brewster County ARC Chapter Underway
Seventeen people attended a Tuesday meeting led by D C Littleton to form a nine member board for the Brewster county chapter of the American Red Cross. Members named include Alpine residents Dr. C B Casey B F Berkeley P M Miller Dan Graham J C Epperson Sr J Le Waller and George Bevier. A later session aimed to select officers and committee chairs. Melba Turt ABC area supervisor urged active county involvement at this pivotal time.
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Brewster County
American Red Corps
D.C. Littleton
Marathon
C. B. Casey
B. F. Berkeley
P.M. Miller
Dan Graham
J.'C. Epperson
J. le Waller
George Bevier
Alpine
Melba Turt
ABC
Publicity Boosts Big Bend Park Interest Says Lecturer
Lecturer Peter Koch in St Louis argues publicity draws attention to Big Bend National Park. He cites newspapers radio stories and eight thousand visitors paying to view a Big Bend film, urging cooperative regional effort, active information dissemination, and targeted invitations to clubs and officials to grow tourism and awareness.
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Big Bend Park
Egaurnio
Rome
St Louis
Missouri
Peter Koch
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend
Big’ Bend
Koch
Iny
San Antonio
James Devoe
Defendants Win In Amage Suit In District Court
A district court jury found for the defendants in the damage suit by Irene and Otis Coggins against Al Pine Butane Co King Butane Co and V W King. The case began Monday and the jury returned its verdict Thursday after about four days of trial. The Coggins sought 50000 in personal damages and 7000 in property damages for a September 1947 gas explosion at the Coggins’ package store on North Fifth Street.
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Irene Coggins
Otis Coggins
Alpine Butane Co
King Butane Co
W. King
Cogginses
Annual Meet of CC Set for Tomorrow
Plans are complete for the annual CC meeting tomorrow with Sen. Dorsey Hardeman of San Angelo as main speaker. 140 tickets sold and 72 nomination cards returned. Ballots will list officers and new nominees with voting at the door during the meal.
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Sir Winter
Vce
D.D Thomas
Hugh White
Sim Francolsant
C. Cooliedorn
J. ¥. Waller
Paul Forchheimer
Gene Hendryx
Dick Bowers
Chalet Hunter
C. Patterson
R M. Hawking
Dek H Etheridge
Hardeman
Big Bend Livestock Show To Be Held Here Feb 9
Receipts from the city parking meters show a gain over the previous week totaling just over 128 dollars for the period, with about 21 dollars daily on average. Autoists continue to pay fines with 120 drivers having paid the one dollar minimum through Wednesday.
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Big Bend
Teltschik brothers slated for Marfa concert at high school
Alfred and Herbert Teltschik duo-pianists will perform at the Marfa high school auditorium Jan 24 at 8 p.m. The Texas based pair, born in Floresville to Austrian parents, studied at Juilliard and served in WWII before touring nationwide in two-piano programs.
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Marfa
Alfred
Herbert Teltschik
Teltschik
Floresville
Texas
Houston
Juilliard School of Music
New York City
Juilliard
Union
Canada
Teltschiks
Austria
Mozart J
Strauss
Alpine to Host Big Bend Livestock Show Plans Big Status
Alpine plans complete for the eighth annual Big Bend Livestock Show set for Saturday February 9 1952. Organizing committee led by Dan Graham Frank Newsom Jett Devie and Tom Allen lists 280 lambs 60 corriedales 12 fine wool sheep and 38 Corriedale calves from Alpine Marathon and other districts with top judges from New Mexico and Texas A M. Auctioneer Don Estes leads bidding as Alpine high school FFA and 4 H members serve as division superintendents all holding Lone Star Farmer or American Farmers degrees. Grand champion prizes include 50 25 19 and 10 offered by H H L Kokernot Jr plus 24 inch trophies from Little House and Adams Me System for top steer and lamb.
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Alpine
Mdan Graham
Alpine High School
FFA
Frank Newsom
Jett Devie
Brewster County
Tom Allen
Marathon Ighchool
Cohen
Dan Graham
With
Alpine Fra
Newsom
Marathon Pra
P. Neale
Art Department
New Mexico A
Sul
Hes. Colege
South Western
AS Thiersehwate
Everett Turner
Don Estes
Midland
Estes
Big Bend
Sheep
Billy ‘Weston
Lee Cowell
Joe Lane
Keesey" Kimball
Capon
Jerry Burling
Alpine High
Texas
American Farmers
PPA
HH. L. Kokernot Jr
Lamb
Lamb. Epperds
Little House of Sil Ee Ot Alaine
Adam's Me System
Former Alpine Resident Dies Suddenly in Pecos
The death of Jas. F. Bennett, a former Alpine and Marfa resident now living in Pecos, was reported with funeral plans unavailable. Survivors include his widow, two daughters Mrs. Grote and Mrs. Jack Edwards of Marfa, three sons Murphy Finis of Marfa and Jim Frank of Pecos.
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Jack Cross
Pecos
Cross
Jas. F. Bennett
West Texas Press Assn Set Convention in Alpine
The West Texas Press Association will hold its annual convention in Alpine on August 8-9 with more than 100 newspapers expected to attend. Delegates from papers including The Avalanche Pecos Enterprise and Fort Stockton are organizing, and a Big Bend National Park side trip is planned. More details will follow as plans progress.
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West Texas Press Assn
Alpine
West Texas
Big Bend National Park
L. B. Smith
Bra
Avalanche
Joe Pouns
Pecos
Harley Sadler to Speak to Rotarians January 24
Local Rotarians will host Harley Sadler as guest speaker on January 24. A lengthy program includes reflections on his career in public service and remarks on regional issues, with audience questions planned.
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Harley Sadler
Pontiac Dealership Change Hands In Pontiac
Pierce Pontiac Co takes over the Pontiac agency from Starnes Motor Co. in Marfa, with Pierce and family moving to the area. Starnes will focus on Lake Worth concessions, while Pierce Motors operates in Marfa and the couple’s apartments.
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Pontiac
Starnes: Motor Co
Pierce Pontiac Co
Pierce
Marfa
Aken d
Starnes
Pierce Motors
Marte
Fie
Tonear
Tutn
Wil
Lake Worth
Fort Worth
Avalanche MOR E campaign offer for new subs ends January
The Avalanche promotes a January 26 deadline for new subscriptions to fund March of Dimes. Subscriptions at 250 dollars to March of Dimes can be sent from Brewster and Jett Davis counties, with funds allocated to each county’s campaign committee. Renewals not eligible, some readers misread the offer and returns are expected.
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Avalanche
Brewster
Jett Davis Counties
March of Dimes
Coun
Not Too Late To Send Money For TB Fund Here
Mrs J Alderson, chairwoman of the TB fund drive, says advance notice was insufficient and urges all potential donors to contribute. She emphasizes it is not too late to send in money for Christmas seal fundraising efforts.
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J. L. Glasscock
Otis Coggins Jr
J. D. Killion
Dixie McGuire
Oters
ARC
Rotary, Kiwanis and
Lions Clubs
Highway 90
New Orleans
el Paso
Ross Maxwell
Inag Dm
Gillet
Antonio
AAA
Ein High Class
Algo
Particular
AMAGE
Sen
Ths
Telschiks
Marfa High School
Nettie Blevins
Odessa
George A. Brown
Mexico City
Edward Reider
Johnny
Vdfovie
Rex
Davis Hannes
Brisdinhs Cpa
County Terns
Sania Tr
Cage
Dallas
Nealy
Busines
Cody
Monaber
Volinig
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