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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1959
Page
8
A reflective piece recalls 1950s radio and television, noting how TV shifted attention, the risk of forgotten radios, and a hypothetical Conelrad style alert. The text mentions tuning to a specific old frequency and the need for radio maintenance, with a segue to Halloween as All Hallows Eve.
The Cowboys faced mixed results at Kokernot Field with several pitching changes. Schwall and Modrell tied for complete games at 14. Attendance reached 15 140 across 37 openings. Arch ie Skoon belted a two run homer and doubled in the 4th as Midland beat Alpine 16-8.
Paisano encampment holds 1900 seat chapel services with a large grounds crowd. A 1000 acre site is in fine condition after rains. The meeting will choose a new encampment president to replace the late Crawford Mitchell. An early 8 p.m. service Sunday opens events led by Rev R E Streetman. Officers listed include Tennison, Levell, Littleton, Ratliff, Hill, Barton, and Roach with roles as noted.
Western Union seeks to dominate a broad regional trade center through fast communications but drought and remote costs strain local business. The Alpine station faces closure attempts linked to prepaid mes and cash receipts, amid tense community pressure and local officials cited.
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