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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
8
The Fort Davis High School orchestra directed by Mrs. J. M. Clark gave an outdoor concert on the Clark lawn last Saturday featuring classical and popular pieces. Afterward, piano pupils performed and a supper was served al fresco, with games and social time until about 9:20 PM.
Six guests and one new member joined the Alpine CC meeting. Frank McCollum and Lloyd Bloodworth, president and manager, were hosts. other guests included Charles Talbot Balmorhea and ex Sgt George Caldwell Sul Ross student. Lloyd outlined CC drive results and goals after the war with a brief pep talk.
Visiting Rotarians at yesterday's meeting heard Hugh Waltrum recount a life spanning Sherman Texas to Alpine. He traced family moves, education at Sul Ross and Texas University, time in California during the Depression, and a career path through El Paso before Alpine. Lloyd Bloodworth outlinedcommunity service work and noted a strong five minute program and a 105 new members in the drive for growth.
The item lists local notices including subscription details, a business trip to Kerrville, and church activities. Presbyterian Women met at Mrs. J. W. Espy’s home with program leader Mrs. A N Alkire. Rev. Rue opened with prayer. missionary topics covered Venezuela China and Tennessee mountains. refreshments served. Methodist services featured a sermon on the boy Jesus and home training themes.
In a reflective local column a writer laments government forms and directives written in opaque language. He recalls a boy watching officials at the courthouse, muses on office life, and critiquing rumors about a Hilton Hotel purchase in Alpine while joking about deadlines and editing duties.
VeaMer and Fall Chicks offers two big hatches weekly through summer and fall with booking orders for fall chicks. Range ready started chicks available. Send postal for prices and full particulars from San Angelo Texas.
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