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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
2
Miss Myrtle Whiteside, who directs Alpine High debaters and extemporaneous speakers, says Alpine High students will end the Odessa Junior College Speech Clinic starting next Monday. Interested parents and students should contact Miss Whiteside for more information.
Good rains continue to fall in the Big Bend as the landscape begins to green up toward the season, easing drought concerns and signaling healthier conditions for crops and pasture.
A sweeping rain event covered a large area north of Alpine from Ft. Davis to Kokernst Headquarters and Jett Ranches, with Alpine receiving an inch and many locations reporting 3 to 7 inches. Rain fed tanks, soaked grass, and revived creeks and fields while some ranches remained dry. reports include Marfa Chinati Terlingua areas and Boy Scout camp activities near Ft. Davis.
A garbled plea for toddlers plisse crawl outfits offers polo shirts at 88 each in six colors and patterns. Mentions smart collars, bib styles with snap crotch, machine washable cotton plisse and no ironing, touting them as gifts for hot summer days.
Fashion note describes a white slip with taffeta like shine, ruffle sweep, ski odie nylon trim, and elasticized waistback. Machine wash at medium.
Penney's offers combed cotton training pants in sizes 0 to 3 with double body construction, tin crotch, elasticized legs, deep hems, and smocked embroidered yoke trims. Machine washable and little ironing required.
Four gauge strong plastic nylon covered waist Jeg openings Bar tacking adds strength Get ahead of the back up now on these highly absorbent diapers and save Medium weight sturdy cotton 27 by 27 inch
A trio of 17 by 19 inch white quilt lap pads described as quilted to prevent slipping during feeding. Each pad has a waterproof plastic outer layer with a cotton mass inside and cotton filling for absorbency.
Unusually large plush toy animals offered at 88 cents each. Washable plastic coating for safety, nursery color prints appeal to young children and parents seeking affordable, huggable companions.
Marathon News covers the Eastern Gateway to Big Bend National Park and a Marathon Methodist Church youth study. It notes a July 122 church program, visits by Dallas Elmwood Church sponsors, and travel tales from Big Bend Park including a water-bound delay. Local residents and visitors are listed, with names such as Sam D Adams, George Shelly, Lizzie Crawford, and Liz Laster among others.
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