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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
8
At the June meeting the Alpine school board reviewed the 1953-54 finances, noting expenditures near the $247 420 budget and no deficit expected. A 1954-55 forecast showed a tax evaluation drop of about $600 000, lowering the district figure from $722 8 000 to $6 6 28 000. The board approved a school calendar with a Sept 1 opening and two days out for the coming year.
Alpine Independent School District board reviews 10, 20, and 30 year bond plans with projected interest savings of 53,482, 115,960, and 196,735 respectively. A four room Central campus unit is planned with expansion capability while coaches and Bandmaster BE. Joe Lee salaries are approved and a Sul Ross student teaching contract is signed.
The Big Bend Pistol Club held its regular monthly shoot on Sunday June 20 at the summer range near Marfa with 18 competitors. Winners included Joe T Lane Alpine Grand Aggregate 1371 and Keesey Kimball Alpine 276 in the 22 Cal National Match. Other participants were from Marfa Presidio Alpine Pecos Rocksprings and more.
The club announces a shoot at the Marfa Border Patrol range on July 18 with a barbecue for all competitors and an open invitation to join. Funeral services for HR Gard were held yesterday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. C. W. Newhill officiating. pallbearers included Judge Felix McGaughy and others. Surviving are two sons, a daughter, a stepdaughter, brothers, a sister, nine grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Bids open at First National Bank in Alpine at 3 p m Monday June 28 1954 for exterior alterations and remodeling per Victor J Smith architect plans. No bid bond required 100 percent performance bond. bids cover labor and equipment only. Right to reject any bid reserved. Mr and Mrs J W Goodbar visiting Alpine this week in Bruce Suttons home.
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