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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1956
Page
2
An Alpine city council calls residents to use more water to boost city revenue, triggering backlash in West Texas. The editorial notes Alpine's 35 000 gallon bill at $15.30, compares Texas towns, and cites 165 small cities with rates averaging $11.36.
Brewster County items report Governor Ferguson’s anticipated renomination by a large majority. Local infrastructure progresses with Marfa road grade and culverts. Dr. Jas R Middlebrook adds high X Ray equipment. Alpine directors elected for the Alpine Publishing Co. Notables include a Signal Corps marriage and primary election judges named for July 22.
The Fort Davis signal reports a baby shower for Mrs. Trudie Act at the Presbyterian Church with hostesses C R Fryar J K Miller and others. Baseball action features Fort Davis leading the league with wins as Alfonso Rivera and Reuben Rivera pitched. Multiple social visits and the Fourth of July quiet amid tourist crowds are noted along with district court activity and a birthday party for Jim Johnson.
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