From Texas to Alaska Over the Alcan Highway
The Jack Garrett family of Alpine recounts their year long journey to Alaska ending in Anchorage on August 21. They praise Matanuska Valley Palmer and its cooperative community, describe housing, costs, and work prospects, and note abundant wildlife, recreation, and the openness of Alaska to skilled labor.
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Texas
Alaska
Aftor
Jack Garrett
Alpine
Garrett
Avalanche
Matanuska
Palmer
Anchorage
Knik River
Lake George
Roy Evans
Fort Davis
Jock
St Fort Richendoor
Wwe
Te Bain
Crceives
Stooes Creeks
Statanus
Moveeres
Altor Palmer
Fred
Shoult College
R. A
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Sportsman's Paradise
Alaskan
Jack Garretts
Junior Legion Nine Takes Second Game at Stockton
Alpine American Legion junior players won 5 3 at Fort Stockton to take the second of a five game series. Duane Smith sparked a three base hit and a two base hit while Beauchamp and Valenzuela pitched, with Valenzuela fanning nine. Alpine stole home four times to stun Stockton in a tight contest.
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Junior Legion
Stockton
Alpine American Legion
Fort Stockton Legionnaires
Fort Stockton
Alpine
Gonzales
Duane Smith
Gordine Barrow
David Hernandez
Dickie Allen
Ken McAllister
Joe Beauchamp
Beechum
Beauchamp
Dan Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Alpine Legionnaires Rally For District Win Behind Beauchamp
Beauchamp allowed 5 hits and struck out eight batters. This win gives the Alpine Legionnaires two wins and no losses in district play and a .500 standing for the season, the Alpine lads losing three and winning three.
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Beauchamp
Alpine Legionnaires
Alpine Lads
National Bank of Alpine to Close Affairs
National Bank of Alpine Texas closes affairs and all creditors must present claims for payment to John W. Gillett Liquidating Agent at Alpine. Dated June 25 1950.
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National Bank of Alpine
Alpine
Texas
John W. Gillett
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