Marathon Couple Wed In Alpine On July Fourth
Miss Patricia Shely daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Shely and Biddy Martin Jr son of Mrs Dille Martin and the late Biddy Martin were married Saturday July 3 in Alpine Rev Frank Dutton officiated The bride a Marathon High School graduate and Sul Ross College attendee wore a white two piece frock with embroidery The groom works on Bert Beckett ranch They will live on the Beckett ranch south of Marathon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Shely
Charley Shely
Biddy Martin Jr
Dillie Martin
Biddy Martin Sr
Alpine
Frank Dutton
Eddie C. Moore
Marathon High School
Horior
Sul Ross College
Bert Beckett
Beckett Ranch
Marathon
Rainfall sparse as ranchers see limited showers
Marathon rainfall for the week was light with many ranchers reporting little rain. Daily temperatures ranged from the upper 80s to around 90 during the period, with overnight lows near 57 to 62 degrees.
Notice of personal debt nonresponsibility
Public notice states that the signer, Jack Davis, will not be liable for debts incurred in his name by others unless authorized by law, specifying sections 1 through 8. The notice serves as a disclaimer of financial responsibility.
Building a Tourist Trade and Civic Dust Problem in Alpine
Memos describe a state backed training course titled Building a Tourist Trade to improve service relations in Alpine. The plan includes a July August start with a $1 enrollment and notes gratitude for Southern Pacific warning signals at Seventh street crossing. A dust problem from caliche near the depot leads to a proposal to asphalt the strip, with rains threatening caliche replacement. Dahlia Trail praise and garden club efforts are applauded. A city ordinance requires cement curb gutter and four foot sidewalks along No 5th Street and Highway 118 funded by property owners, with penalties and lien powers for noncompliance. Passed June 28, 1948.
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State Board For Vocational Education
Alpine
State Board
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Pacific
Seventh Street
Holland Avenue
Caliche Parkway
S. P
Ben Scott
Garden Club
Alpine Lumber Co
Highway Department
No. 5Th Street
Highway 118
Alpine Creek
City of
N. 5Th Street
Main Avenue
Fort Davis Avenue
State of
Texas
Citation by publication in Caldwell divorce case
Public notice commands Bogan Caldwell to appear in Brewster County Texas court by Aug 9 1948 for petition filed June 21 1948 by Edith Arnett Caldwell seeking divorce for abandonment over three years and cruel treatment. Case No 2487. Issued June 21 1948. Clerk J W Frazer Alpine Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Texas
Bogan Caldwell
A. D
District Court of
Brewster County
Court House
Alpine
Texas
Edith Arnett Caldwell
Rogan Caldwell
J. W. Frazer
Typewriter Ribbons and Paper at The Avalanche Items
Madame Curie, famed woman scientist, has contributed most to our understanding of radium. The Avalanche notes typewriter ribbons and paper alongside car bonnets and second sheets are available.
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Madame Curie
Ordinance on Curb Gutter and Sidewalk Construction
The City of Alpine enacts an ordinance requiring curb gutter and four foot sidewalks on portions of North Street and Highway 118. Property owners pay costs or the City may build under certain conditions. The City Engineer estimates costs of 1.87 per lineal foot for curb and gutter and 1.23 per lineal foot for sidewalk.
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North Sth Street
Highway No. 118
City OF
Alpine
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