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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
4
Hallett Lawrence of Oklahoma City is a blind piano tuner who also performs on stage at USO events. He tunes upright and grand pianos by ear and touch, and he recently tuned his 12,000th instrument while entertaining servicemen one night a week. His wife accompanies him in performances at the Army Club.
Rain fell across the Big Bend region late Wednesday, with reports of heavy showers in parts of the lower Big Bend and Alpine recording .12 inches. Nine Points country and areas north toward Alpine also saw precipitation. Temperatures rose earlier in the week to the upper 90s, while nights cooled to around 62. Grass aridification grows concern for ranchers as July totals remain low.
A new patrolman has been transferred from Hearne to Alpine to reinforce highway patrol operations in the area. He will work alongside G. P. Firpo Townsend, who has been handling the job alone for the past three years.
A rubber manufacturer reports that modern tires contain more material, last longer, and cost far less per mile. Average tire cost per thousand miles for American motorists has fallen from 2.35 dollars to 65 cents, a decline of over 70 percent.
Marfa officials announce Sept 12 to 15 Highland Rodeo and Colt show featuring matched races between Wonder Lady owned by Jim Derrick of Carlsbad New Mexico and Jap hor owned by Clay Spy Fort Davis. Prizes total 2320 dollars across bareback bronc bull riding roping steer wrestling team tying events with riders and stock from Letters Bros Del Rio. Racing committee includes Frank Jones Billy Crews Dell Renfro and Mannie Fowlkes with plans for electric starting gate and enhanced track facilities amid chamber of commerce support.
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