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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1929
Page
2
In thirty ninth year the paper remains devoted to local news and the dissemination of information. Reports reflecting on any person should be submitted for correction. Cards of Thanks and reading notices carry charges. special rates apply for longer notices.
The Avalanche urges Alpine property owners to join the state paving plan, noting taxpayers fund a third of improvements and many hold back. It argues paved streets raise land value, attract progress, and demand municipal cooperation despite delays and apathy. The piece warns against slow participation hindering town development and safer streets.
Members of the Retail Merchants association of Alpine back a Texas Supreme Court decision in Fileham v State upholding the bad check law. The ruling holds 15 day notice not required. Merchants urge vigilance and reporting bogus checks to curb losses and protect town traders.
D Th Jett of the civil engineering department at New Mexico A and M college spoke in Alpine last Friday about a cooperative civil engineering course. He aimed to connect engineers who may employ students with the program and to promote statewide participation in the course.
Prospective civil engineering students are offered a six month study then six months field work program to gain practical experience and earn money for expenses. Texas Chamber of Commerce backs the plan with a $10 000 annual salary and a new head, Bourland, succeeding H D Wade. An advisory committee includes J A Wheat Seymour C B Jones R W Haynie Abi Ray and Nichols.
A. M. Bourland of Vernon was named acting manager at a West Texas Chamber of Commerce meeting in Abilene. The appointment lasts until the annual convention in El Paso October 24 26, as reported by the union to the president.
For sale UST No 1285 four acres of cultivated valley land inside city limits with shallow irrigation water. Ideal for track, garden, florist, or chicken ranch. Quick sale $550 cash. Also corner lot on paved highway near college at $580 cash. A stucco three room dwelling with near school at $1400 total, $300 cash down and $30 monthly thereafter. Special listings include a five room home east front near high and grammar schools, trade in notes, and various ranch and property parcels with terms.
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