Boy Scouts Set for Week-Long Devil's River Camping Trip
A party of fifteen Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster A F Robinson and Assistant Ray Roberts departed Alpine Monday for a week at Devil's River. The annual trip near the Border highway promises fishing and swimming, with anticipation high among the group. Scouts listed include Robert Martin Jr, Jack Everhart, Justin W Jarret, Boudrewas Harper Sparks, Cox Wright, Leroy Lame ford, Zack Miles, Norman Heard, and others.
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A. F. Robinson
Ray Roberts
Alpine
Devil's River
Robinson
Robert Martin
Jurling, Jr
Jack Everhart
Justin Ww
Jarret Boudrewas
Harper
Sparks
Cox Wright
Leroy Lame
Ford
Zack Miles
Norman Heard
Hord Buys Barber Shop on Fifth Street From Stack
The Holland Hotel owner Mr. Hord purchases Stack’s barber shop on FCN Street. Formerly operated by Stack, the shop is now under Hord who owns the Holland block and nearby Drug Store. Card of thanks expresses appreciation for friends and support. Jury discharged after a short term in county court.
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Hord
Fifth Street
Stack
Fcn Street
Joe Hord
Holland Hotel
Holland Block
Holland
I. Horn
Caldwell
Retail Merchants Association of
Alpine
Rain Boosts Highland Range Conditions After Night Rain
A slow rain last Friday night improved range conditions across the Highland area. Rain began around 10 o'clock and persisted through the night, soaking in quickly. While precipitation was not heavy, moisture reached the ranges and nearby areas, with Alpine and vicinity reporting about one inch.
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Keneral
Antonie
Howe
Terry
Mt Su
Verdict Awarded in B A Chaffin et al Case
A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in the B A Chaffin et al case against J F Tedlock. The debt dispute resulted in a judgment totaling 607.55 dollars.
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B.A. Chaffin
Public Service Wins Medal For Telephone Manager
William Foster Owens, manager of the Rock Springs Telephone Company in Rock Springs Texas, received the Theodore N. Vail silver medal for his role in restoring service after the April 12 1947 tornado. He sheltered his family and neighbors then climbed a pole to reconnect toll lines, coordinating with Kerrville to summon aid and speeding doctors and nurses to the scene. His actions helped save lives amid sixty five local victims and 188 injured, with planes later bringing relief supplies and medical help to the devastated town.
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William Foster Owens
Rock Springs
Owens
Bend An
Kerrville
San Antonio
Tess
Fragmentary political clipping hints at presidential race
OCR fragment mentions Mrs LM Rotd and candidates who think they are running for the President domination Mimping. Context unclear, but signals ongoing politics with names and campaign language.
Alpine Meat Market Buys Market From Benson & Moss
Alpine Meat Market bought the Benson and Moss market on Inch Street in a Saturday deal. RW Cottey acquired a half interest in the two markets from B C McKay. Mark Crawford, previously with Alpine, will manage the Benson and Moss stand, the Avalanche reports.
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Moine Meat Market
Benson & Moss
Inch Street
Cottey
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Alpine, Texas
Ivo Ny
Central Power and Light Company
Avalanche
First National Bank
L. Kokernot
RO. W. Baines, JR
M. Deci
Chandler
Whippet
Shaw Motor CO
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