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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1960
Page
7
Article from Armandhe dated February 1, 1935 reports Davis Mountains State Park to be completed by March 31 with a rear patio nearing completion and terraces for guests. It mentions A S Lewis, superintendent, and updates on staff and local happenings including coach Johnny Prude, a rattlesnake sighting, and ongoing Fort Davis Alpine Highway bridges work.
Locals Dr. John Stockton of Kansas City Missouri general treasurer of the Nazarene Church spent Monday night as a guest of Mrs T M Hi in Alpine. He has a brother Fred Stockton who recently moved to Alpine from Washington state. Mrs Berta Lassiter of Sanderson spent the weekend in Alpine with her husband.
Fort Davis items report John Murray a Naval discharge on January 15 1960 for a preexisting knee disability. Local visits span Pecos Santa Barbara and San Diego observers. Fort Davis Methodist Church welcomes Rev Baird. Big Bend Livestock Show echoed Alpine and Van Horn basketball results. Fort Davis teams excelled in a Friday game and a Saturday overtime loss.
An old friend changes its name to reflect a new identity. The Federal Land Bank Association announces the rebranding from National Farm Loan Association and outlines the continuation of its 40 year service and executive leadership.
Park residents and visitors gathered at Government Springs for a March of Dimes party with bingo, refreshments, and dancing. Visitors from Fort Davis Alpine and Maton joined locals. prizes included white elephants and corsages. The event supported March of Dimes funds and featured a juke box and decorations.
El Paso announces the 1950 Census district office at the New Immigration Building directed by Joseph G. Bixler with 31 crew leaders and 475 enumerators across Brewster to Reeves counties. The effort requires 166 000 enumerators and 1000 crew leaders nationwide, under permanent regional directors.
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