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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
7
Several house listings in one notice include 3 and 4 bedroom homes with dining rooms living rooms baths and garages. Prices range from 10 000 to 17 500 with terms, plus 3.1 acres and 2 story options and commercial lots starting at 500. Contact Dr. S R Meaker TE7 2741 for rentals.
Legal notice details a July 1961 seizure in Brewster County to satisfy a tax judgment against Etta M Hickey and an August bid process in Alpine. It includes a property description with two tracts and notice of upcoming sale on September 5 1961 at the Alpine courthouse, plus a separate advertisement for bids to seal coat and resurface city streets with specifications and bid requirements.
Brewster County Commissioners Court adopts strict subdivision rules for land outside city limits. Required plots must use metes and bounds and reference original surveys with detailed dimensions. Standards include minimum right of way widths, street cuts, drainage, all weather roads, and a $3 per foot bond to guarantee construction.
R N Pulliam of Alpine recently came back from an extended stay in Costa Rica known as the Rich Coast. He described the country as spectacularly beautiful and its people as industrious liberty-loving and charming. He also noted Raymond Telles, former El Paso mayor, now United States Ambassador to Costa Rica, as a successful personal representative of the government in this loyal Latin American ally.
Miss Jacqueline Sue Roberts joined the Baylor University Medical Center School of Medical Technology in Dallas for a 13 month course after completing two years at the University of Texas. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Roberts of Box 90 Trinchera Colorado.
United States businessman Mr. Pulliam praised Costa Rica and its leader Mr. Telles during extensive travels. Pulliam, long involved in U.S. mining, expressed hope for Costa Rica's future and sent greetings to Jim Glasscock of The Alpine Avalanche and other West Texas friends.
A brief urging readers to use the Home Paper for local trading. Encourages placing ads to reach nearby buyers and sellers. Highlights the value of keeping commerce within the community.
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