Water board advisory call urged by 1957 mayor
The piece recalls Mayor Lockhart’s 1957 recommendation to appoint a water development advisory board of former officials and trained citizens to guide bond decisions. It argues he failed to appoint such a board, leading to current doubts about bond elections and water system funding. It notes no new taxes and the need for a $150,000 bond if health tests pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
City Commission
Avalanche
Water Development Advisory Board
Alpine
Hillier and
Burges
Loxkhart
Agp
Ben Berkeley named for Texas lieutenant governor in 1934 editorial
In the Alpine Big Bend area the Avalanche backs Ben F. Berkeley for lieutenant governor. Berkeley, born in Kentucky, moved to the Big Bend in 1897, practiced medicine, served as mayor and state senator. Also noted: Laura Rivera’s 10 year sentence for Christmas Eve slaying, cattle market activity, Boy Scout clubhouse foundation, Rainbow Girls installation, and Texas city incorporation and 1854 education laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Avalanche
Ben F. Berkeley
Texas
Kentucky
Big Bend
State National Bank
Laura Rivera
Maggie Calanche
Valentine
Fort Davis
Conversational Spanish Lesson on Ranch Life and Language
KVLF radio segment presents bilingual dialogue on Spanish terms and ranch practices. Topics include cuate meaning shotgun and twin, bruk of gemelos, cattle ranching in Texas, horse use for rounding up cattle, branding calves with hot iron, and Spain Spainish terms for escopeta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P. Slovver
KVLF
Alpine
Texas
Mexico
Spain
United States
Centennial PTA Plans Under President Martinez
Centennial PTA in Alpine, presided by Joe Martinez, approves two major health plans. The group targets vaccinating over 900 unvaccinated Centennial children against smallpox. A second objective includes approval of a further safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Martinez
Alpine Centennial Pta
PTA
Dimes Drive Envelopes Sent In Brewster County Texas
Dimes cards went into the mails for the Greater Victories drive to support the March of Dimes expanded program. Avora Owens explains funds will back research into rheumatic diseases birth defects and central nervous system disorders while continuing aid to polio victims and improving vaccines and therapies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster County
Avora Owens
Ign
National Foundation
Central Nervous System
March of Dimes
Big Bend National Park
Widmer
Marathon
Jack Todd
Reeder Joins USS Haddock as Officer In Charge
St. John E. Reeder, USN, son of Mr and Mrs Fred P Reeder, has assumed duties as officer in charge aboard USS Haddock SS241. He graduated Alpine High School in 1945 and entered Texas A&M College to study aeronautical engineering before leaving after two years.
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St. John
Brewster County Balance Cash on Hand January 1 1958
Brewster County reports its cash on hand as of January 1 1958 in a concise financial balance sheet. The record lists available cash and equivalents, with no outstanding liens or warrants noted.
Brewster County Financial Statement Summary
Brewster County Texas presents financial records compiled by county clerk JW Frazer Tauss showing revenues expenditures and fund balances for the fiscal period. The report details cash on hand accounts warrants outstanding and transfers between funds with a focus on prudent budgeting and accountability for taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JW. Frazer
Brewster County
Texas
JW Frazer
Tauss
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Texas Press Association
Texas Press Association
National Editorial Association
Texas Press Service
Davis Mountains
California
Gage Estate
Wells McIntyre
H. L. Kobernot
Vernon McIntyre
Alpine Rotary Club
CWA
Mesdames R. S. Carnes
Harris
Camilla Henderson
B. F. Berkeley
el Paso
Charles E. Mack
Holland Hotel
Mesa
Ariz
Alpine Assembly No. 5
Dorothy Ann Perkins
Marguerite Scales
Henrietta Goeglein
Hope
Mary Jo Whiteside
Faith
Bess Lee Moorman
Jane Boudreaux
Willa B. Morelock
Dell Perkins
Arlene Martin
Marjorie Lewis
Killine Keefer
Frances Cotter
Florence Forchheimer
Gena Parr
Alijean Wright
Idauth Meador
Confidential Observer
Jo Bickley
Merle Bennett
Onie May
Wease Lee Watson
Los Espanoles
al Estado de
Tejas
Espana
Teatro
Chivas
Ferrar
Fierra
Caliente
Ferro
Jim Francois
The
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Centennial Pta
State OF Texas
Brewster
W. L. Thomas
W. L
Thomas
W. L .Thomas
Loving
Reeder
USS
Haddock
S OF
U. S. Treasury
Sp. Motors
U. S. Treas
Hosp
Expenses Insurance
Social Security
Brewster County Hospital
First National Bank
Special Motors
Avora Owers
U.S Treasury
Howdy
Anion
Agen
Sao
W. G. Hetl
Notary Public
Bridge General
Mwinet
Ie Ao AL
Hospital Memorial Oe
M Wiss
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