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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
8
A series explains Texas city government focusing on Alpine. It outlines general law cities under 5 000 population and home rule options, noting Alpine as a general law city with a Mayor and two commissioners. The piece compares Mayor-Council and Manager-Council to Commission forms and previews future topics on officers and elections.
Mr and Mrs Wm B Lewis of Alpine welcome a girl Susanne born January 16 weighing 74 pounds. Mrs Lewis is the former Myra Sue Barger of Alpine. Mr and Mrs Wm B Winter of Alpine welcome a son born January 19 weighing 7 pounds. Mr and Mrs Lane Mills of Fort Davis announce a girl Shirlye Anne born January 15 weighing 6% pounds. Mrs Mills is the former Miss Emilea Htoya of Fort Davis.
An automobile carrying Mexican laborers from Lubbock to Alpine overturned on Highway 90 near Alpine Monday night. The driver, a Border Patrolman, and all occupants escaped injury.
The Alpine Avalanche announces its second class post status in Alpine Texas with editor staff names and phone for society and correspondents. Subscription rates listed: two dollars yearly in Brewster and Jeff Davis counties, higher elsewhere. notice rates charged per line. Official county paper serving Brewster County and surrounding Davis Mountains region.
The Avalanche lists candidates for Democratic primary offices. Clifford Lawrence of Kinney County seeks Representative 87th Dist. J T Johnson runs for Sheriff Assessor Collector Co A Patterson seeks County Attorney. Avora Owens Berry aims for County Treasurer. W L King seeks Commissioner Prec 1 and David L Kokernot seeks Commissioner Prec 2.
David L Kokernot prominent Iwewster county ranchman announces candidacy for Prec 2 commissioner. He says he was raised in the county and knows its needs and pledges efficient service and payment of duties to taxpayers if elected.
Funeral services for the late Wm Adolph Daugherty drew a large out of town attendance. Sisters and brothers in law from San Antonio Harlingen El Paso Bowie Hermleigh Leon Kas Spofford Abilene Fort Worth Dallas Marathon and Fort Stockton joined many relatives and friends.
Gully Cowsert and D. W. Bozeman visited Alpine Rotarians with guests John Kelly and Lt. Col Walter F. Winton Jr. A report on Boys and Girls Week reinauguration and plans for Alpine’s 25th anniversary were discussed. Steve Walker translated a Chihuahua City letter inviting Alpine Rotarians to an January 31 meeting, and Don Littleton lectured on electricity service and meter reading challenges.
County Attorney C E Patterson announced his candidacy for re election for Brewster County in the July 24 primary. He cited training and experience as the basis for continuing his administration with fairness and efficiency. He noted the move is self initiated and not a drafted campaign. Also included are brief personal notices about Mrs F S Breshears travel plans to San Antonio Monterrey and other trips and Mrs Jack Williams attending Jacksonville after her mother Mrs H K Starnes illness and surgery with accompanying relatives.
The Bodry family thanks Alpine residents for kindness after the death of Mrs Ilva Mae Bodry. They praise deeds and flowers and send gratitude for sympathy. The note mentions the family’s loss and appreciation.
Mrs. Avora Owens Berry announces bid for a third elected term as county treasurer. Appointed in 1944 to fill the late A B Sandifer’s term, she has won two terms without opposition and asks for consideration in the July primaries. She pledges efficient service if re elected, and notes her record. A Texas Safety Association warning about crosswalk safety closes the piece.
A note contrasts ideals like forgiveness and self control with practical facts, stating a battleship carries eight million pounds or more of armour plate while urging readers to support Avalanche advertisers.
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