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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
2
Rumors swirl about George Kempen planning a southbound sightseeing run on Highway 118 with the Avalanche editor in attendance. The piece notes unfinished ten miles of 118 and questions Austin’s reaction while joking about “The Case of the Missing Highway.”
In El Paso and Alpine area notes describe tournament play by Cowboys and Jr. Cowboys, a lively last sun game between Alpine VFW and the Marfa Indians, Baptist activities at Paisano, and favorable rains easing the water situation. The writer muses on weather, sleep, and the comfort of cooler nights amid ongoing local chatter.
A game warden in the Big Bend says fewer permits could be issued this year but the department chose to go “whole hog or none.” He notes 1950 is another year and anticipates a bigger, better antelope hunt later, while opposing talks of revolution.
Comment rose around the local inn as new drapes tablecloths and chair covers were installed in the Y O C S cafe. Congratulations were voiced to the gentlemen responsible for the refresh.
A reader laments a driver blocking a two car space while wandering thoughts on traffic, city mail delivery, and local safety. The column mentions Alpine lights, house numbers, and a safety pamphlet line about injuries, ending with a perfume department joke and a closing weekly remark.
Legal notice announces action in Brewster County Texas naming numerous individuals and entities as defendants or interested parties with unknown residences. The filing covers property owned or claimed with potential liens and involves unknown stockholders and heirs across several entities. The document invokes state authority in the proceedings.
The State of Texas and Brewster County plaintiff sue to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on Survey No. 55 in Brewster County. The filing on July 11 1949 names defendants and seeks foreclosure of tax liens with interest penalties and costs and order to condemn and foreclose the property described as 613.74 acres in Block 9 H and T C Ry Co Original Grantee ext 30. The return day is August 29 1949.
Teol Solution uses 90 percent alcohol to penetrate and deliver medicine to kill athletes foot germs. It claims quick action within an hour and offers a 35 cent refund if not completely pleased. The product advertises full strength use for foot odor, insect bites, and poison ivy.
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