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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1950
Page
2
A San Angelo Standard-Times note compares Alpine census figures to local expectations. It cites Mayor John Gillett’s 6700 guess and suggests the town has at least 5500 residents, though the final count remains uncertain.
A collage of local items includes water challenges for Alpine residents, calls for industrial expansion, a drivein theater hopeful, a humorous anecdote, and a long citation by publication in Brewster County. The piece highlights community effort, water concerns, lake prospects near Marathon, and a 1950 trespass to title suit in Murphysville.
Issued May 3 1950 at Alpine Texas this citation must be served within ninety days or be returned unserved. Clerk J W Frazer of Brewster County District Court signs and seals the notice with the court offices listed.
A brief oddly phrased item notes Chicago and Avalanche as top contenders in an unclear sports or entertainment snippet. The fragment hints at competition or ranking but lacks full details or context to confirm event, date, or participants.
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