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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
4
An editorial urges teens to resist thoughtless conformity and embrace individuality. It stresses accepting differences, growing through new experiences, and seeking diverse friendships to maintain personal identity. Also includes a local radio survey and upbeat music notes.
Seventeen or more Scouts joined by Leaders Carl Williams and Bob McLaughlin attended camp last week. Names include Mark McLean Dennis Gies Larry Gober Michael Williams Forrest Hendryx Danny ae Jimmy Lewis Paul Hise Ralph Singleton George Bourgeois Jerry Jones Billy Ford Mike Rice Steve Hudson Robert Alfred Ogletree Raul Valdez Rod McClure and David Watson. Each boy earned a rank or merit badge and Jerry Jones won the mile swim award.
1936 Ford two door sedan blue running condition unlicensed original motor needs top repaired for sale at 200 dollars. Contact Albert Fryar in Ft. Davis after 6 p.m. or weekends HA6-3986 6-27-1p.
The family of Arthur Meixner thanks friends for acts of kindness and understanding that comforted and strengthened them during their loss and bereavement.
Mrs Sotelo attended the Department Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fort Worth from June 20 to 23 and earned a citation for outstanding reporting of community service for the local Auxiliary. District 27 also received a certificate for 100 percent membership. Pecos Ladies Auxiliary won a small trophy for meeting quota by May 31, 1968. She visited sister Mrs Linda Ramos in Wichita Falls. Bob Halpern attended funeral services in San Antonio for his half-brother Larence Brockman who died June 14 at age 55.
A quirky fragment references Cannon, an unnamed subject, and a party hosted by Sally with flavor notes. The OCR text reads as a stray entertainment blurb without clear names, dates, or events.
Dick Ramey son of Dr Ethelaura Ramey of Alpine returned from the Texas American Legion Boys' State held June 8 to 15 with three awards. He was elected to the House of Representatives passed the Boys' State Bar exam and completed the citizenship course with honors. The motto Learn by Doing and a quoted line about democracy impressed him.
A study reports the Amazon River discharges so much water that its plume dilutes and freshens Atlantic Ocean waters about 100 miles offshore, dominating salinity compared with the next three largest rivers combined. The finding highlights the river's impact on marine conditions far from its mouth.
The Alpine Avalanche lists weekly publication details and subscription prices for Brewster Davis and Presidio Counties. Rates include $2.75 per year for 6 months in-county and $5.50 per year elsewhere with $3.00 for 6 months.
A vivid promotional note promises a new realm of underwater rituals with Spa Baths Lotion Baths Bath Attendants and Naked Scents. The text markets immersive experiences and sensory products designed to redefine personal care options.
Two graduate pharmacists were named R A Bow, Jack T Bow at City Drug and Professional. The announcement lists the individuals associated with the pharmacy staff and notes their credentials.
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