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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
2
A center organized by our chapter registrar and program chair Mrs George Baines fourteen years ago fosters naturalization through a school program. The page also notes a remedy for cluttered attics and mentions Classified Ads as a feature.
A nostalgic column notes longer life expectancy since 1800 and tax duties while praising Alpine’s growth. It laments politics with uncontested offices and lists projects such as a new football field GI housing remodeling and an outdoor theater. It ends with a personal aside about Canasta practice.
Edward H Davidson, born September 13 1913 in Brewster County Texas, announces his candidacy for Sheriff and Tax Assessor Collector. He cites public school roots and extensive police and Navy service, planning a countywide campaign once employment permits. He invites discussion of his qualifications and solicits vote and support.
Curmudgeonly column notes showers ease water shortage as wells are tested and town life continues. A letter box dilemma, pie recipes, and a boastful fish bowl tale appear alongside a legal citation for Helena Hernandez Ortiz and Sebastian Ortiz in a 1950 Brewster County divorce petition.
Bobby Hamm named treasurer while Dan W. Graham serves as advisor and George Davis as historian. Billy Cowell is parliamentarian John Devenport acts as sentinel and David Vance serves as 3rd vice president.
Mrs. W. T. Millington of Presidio attends the Daughters of the American Revolution state conference in Dallas, then travels to Rocksprings, Del Rio, Washington, Philadelphia, and Swarthmore. She returns to Alpine to serve as regent of the Big Bend chapter and reports her election and installation dates.
A Latin American community center operates in Alpine serving preschool children and families. The facility provides educational and social support as part of a nine month outreach program across about 1800 miles of travel for staff and volunteers.
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