Severe cold and record snows hit Fort Davis in January
Fort Davis records a string of frigid conditions with three snow events in 15 days. Observations show subzero readings and a low near two degrees, while McDonald Observatory data note unusually cold weather despite bright sunshine. Local ranchers report drifted snow and postponed surveys as hardy residents brace for a dry, chilly weekend ahead. Community notes include missionary society meeting details and visits from observers and locals.
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Peretotore
Grother
Sat
Ture
Toy J
Fisher
Ryo
Gene Sproul
Bird Orchard
CH. Bird
Merrittemnehta
Caldwell Ranch
McDonald Observatory
Mount Locke
Fort Davis
St Muck
Cathefornia
FFA Glamour Show Highlights Alpine Talent at Granada
The annual FFA glamour show Tuesday night at the Granada theatre showcased 20 FFA boys exposing glamorous roles. Wadie Martin won first as My Gal Sai, Joe Moss second as Old Ules Cleanser, G. H. Watts third as Personality Gal, Billy Mills fourth as the Hawaiian Chick. Winners receive show passes. top capons advance to Houston for the Capon Show.
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FFA
Granada Theatre
Wadie Martin
Gal Sai
Joe Moss
Ules Cleanser
G. H. ‘Watts
Gal
Billy Mills
PPA
Alpine Drug Store
Houston
Institute Speaker Prominent Traveler and Lecturer
Indiana born and educated speaker with a career as Chaplain at Indiana Boy's School, a term in the Indiana House, and World War II Red Cross Field Director experience. He has toured Europe and the Near East, spoken on radio about international affairs, and endured over 50 bombings in frontline duty. He will lecture at the college auditorium this evening at 8 and at the high school at 2:30. Tickets, limited, may be obtained from Rotarians as a community service for Alpine and nearby residents.
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Indiana
Idiana House of Representatives
American Red Cross
Europe
Near East
N. Africa
Coors
Alpine
Market changes hands at West Main grocery store
Market changes hands as the All name grocery on West Main avenue was sold to Mrs. Jessie Babb and her daughter Mrs. F 1. Toots Turner who now operate the business.
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ALL. Name Grocery
West Main Avenue
Jessie Babb
F. 1. Toots Turner
Range Pow-Wow After Snowstorm Near Terlingua
After a heavy snowstorm, E. A. Waldr on Ned Waldr on Billie Burcham and Juan Remos, from the Terlingua mining district, broke a clutch near Big Hill and trudged through deep drifts to reach town. They were aided by Zeb Decie after crossing high passes about 5000 feet up. Ned Waldr on, in his seventies, earned praise for bucking the snow. Uncle John Lane reported cattle losses due to cold, while Vernon McIntyre noted sheep fared better than cattle. Ted Gray helped Herbert Kokernot’s cattle with hay at the O6 ranch, and a four-wheel-drive truck hauled hay and a trailer through the snow.
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E. A. Waldrum
Billie Burcham
Juan Remos
Terlingua
Big Hml
Zeb Decie
E. A
Ned) Waldron
Ned
John Lane
Vernon McIntyre
Ted Gray
Herbert Kokernot
Alpine Chamber to Fight Itinerant Peddlers Aggressively
The Alpine chamber of commerce announced an active campaign against growing numbers of itinerant peddlers. It cited a city ordinance requiring licenses, which has not been enforced, and will urge officials to bar peddlers from selling without a license to protect city growth.
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Alpine Chamber of Commerce
Alpine
Turn s parents welcome daughter Dina Sue at Wright Hospital
Wir and Mrs Cecil Beck Turn s announce the birth of a daughter, Dina Sue, at Wright Hospital on Monday. The baby weighed 5 lbs 11 ozs. A note asks well wishers to share clothing suitable for a newborn.
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Cecil (Beck
Dina Sue
Wright Hospital
SR Industrial Ed Receives New Fee
Under wartime department controls machinery and equipment for educational use. Several deliveries have been slowed. shipments include a power shredder a hammer and grinder. The base valuation details appear in notes from the department head and relate to educational purposes.
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SR Industrial Ed
Announcement fees and candidate list for primaries
The Avalanche states all announcement fees are payable in advance with rates of $15 for state and district, $10 for county, and $7.80 for precinct. It also announces candidates for office subject to the Democratic primary on July 27, 1946, including Commissioner Precinct 1 Joe Parker.
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Joe Parker
Railroad Stations Recast to Blend With Community
Pennsylvania Railroad will adapt its stations to fit neighborhood surroundings in appearance and interior fittings, aiming to become part of the community scene in the future.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunday breakfast items in a noisy kitchen recap
A scrambled fragment lists breakfast entrees such as eggs with canned tomatoes, baked eggs with hashed browns, grits with sausage, scalloped hard cooked eggs, and chicken livers with scrambled eggs. Mentions prices and oats in a garbled family meal note, reflecting a casual Sunday meal plan.
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Tim
Ing
Weather readings at Sul Ross station past week
Government Weather Bureau station at Sul Ross records show daily max and min temperatures from January 17 to January 24 with trends. Notable values include January 21 at 88 and 26 with 0.23 inches of precipitation and January 21 snow of 2.8 inches. other days show varying highs from 29 to 60 and lows from 13 to 38 with trace or 0.02 inches precipitation.
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Government Weather
Sul Ross
Application for ROTC at Sul Ross Approved
Sul Ross and Air Service Command approved ROTC at Sul Ross. Dr RM Hina, college president, announced inspectors favor the program. If approved, about 150 cadets would begin immediately, rising to 200 or more later.
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Sul Ross
Air Service Command
RM. Hikina
Eighth Service Command
Washington
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