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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
2
Senator Allan Shivers of Port Arthur campaigns for lieutenant governor claiming veteran status with two years service in Africa France Italy and Germany. A 12 year Senate member he seeks the office as a war veteran candidate.
A casual note discusses reading newspapers and listening to radio, mentions visiting Marts for Mexican food at Old Borunda cafe and Carolina's Pisce, remarks on Alpine watermelons this year, hints at possible election preferences though undecided, and jokes about political candidates and local help shortages.
Announcements list candidates for the Democratic primary to be held July 27, 1946. Names include TF Thomason for Congress, Charles B. Moore for Representative, Felix P. McGaughy for County Judge, Clarence Hord for Sheriff and more. The notice cites fees and actions by The Avalanche as the announcing authority, and notes re election statuses and district designations.
Perry Cartwright reports his range in poor condition with livestock suffering while Vernon McIntyre notes light showers but continues to face a lack of adequate rain. The piece also covers local notes on ranch businesses in Carlsbad and Presidio County, a painting success by Gay Meriwether and sons, and updates on Franke Mangum’s hospital recovery. It mentions mining plans by Min Sol partners Exelle and Clapton near Terlingua Marathon, and commentary on global events and local community issues including the OPA and car-buying desires in Alpine.
VA authorities urged prospective students to arrange with their chosen schools now and obtain eligibility certificates. A master contract with 20 Texas county vocational schools aims to train about 8,000 veterans this year, expanding to 15,000 across 100 schools by fall. Similar programs run in Louisiana and Mississippi. The plan funds education via a county bond mechanism, with warrants issued in 1946 and governed by state statutes.
City of Alpine Texas will receive bids for construction of a 400000 gallon reinforced concrete water storage reservoir. Plans and specifications are at the City Office. Bids sealed with City Secretary by 11:00 A.M. July 29 194. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Published by order of.
Sealed proposals to Judge R B Slight Alpine Texas for additions at the Brewster County Courthouse. G C Wilson Architect plans and specifications from the architect office. Bid guarantee with cashier’s or certified check. One hundred percent performance bond required. Owner reserves right to reject bids and waive irregularities.
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