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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
4
An early 20th century classified fragment offers a Watkins sales route opportunity in Alpine with weekly earnings and no investment, plus a typed job ad for a stenographer experienced in taking dictation and filing. Also listed are soap cotton rags for sale at 15 cents per pound and a disclaimer-style notice from The Avalanche.
Inquiry requested at Storey-Whiteride Lumber Co regarding investing surplus funds in well secured first mortgage notes on Alpine property. No further details provided.
Lydia Arthur aged 77 longtime Alpine resident died last Wednesday in San Antonio. The Arthur family moved to Alpine in the early 1900s and later moved to San Antonio about 20 years ago. Surviving are three sons Newton and Henry of San Antonio Clarence Dutch of Marta and a daughter Miss Gladys. a son Charlie died in San Antonio two or three years ago. Funeral services were held last Thursday with interment in a San Antonio cemetery. J E Newell visited relatives in Chicago recently. I G Cap Yates of Alpine not responsible for charges unless in person with written consent.
Complete with plumbing and kitchens for any size apartment. 20x26 one bedroom and 20x42 two bedroom units available at 1180 each. 20x32 two bedroom and 20x82 duplex at 150.00 and 3773.00 respectively. Other items include window sash, commodes, lavatories, steel cots, stoves, utility cabinets, tarps. See Hedieton for the sale by B & E Company near Air Field.
Local items list visits and greetings among Midland Alpine Marathon El Campo and Carlsbad residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs Burr Thorton, Mrs L C Ritch, Earl Young, G Hi Hartst, EE Townsend, Mrs George M Benson, Misses Dorothy Ligon and Elena Devaney, J W Frazer and family, F W Maxwell, J A Goodwin, and others visiting relatives in Alpine and Sierra Blanca with extended trips to Elgin Austin Los Angeles.
The Latin American Community Center sponsored Troop 46 Boy Scouts in a busy year highlighted by a February observance week. Under Sandy Sanderford of Sul Ross they led district activities and hosted a supper and Court of Honor with Tenderfoot and Second Class badges presented by Sanderford and Cal Thrasher. About 18 scouts earned badges as leaders and members reflected on their annual camping and competition honors.
A historic early Alpine structure on North Fifth Street next to Sale Sœur is being razed. The frame building, likely dating to the 1800s, was erected by M. T. Chastain and later housed a tin shop run by M. M. Whistler, with windmill tanks still in use. The site has since housed Brown Sheet Metal Works and Chesser Electric, with no new building planned by owner Ritchey.
Eligible veterans who bought a building lot before October 12, 1950 may be exempt from certain credit restrictions for GI loan purposes. Conditions require prior acquisition or contract, clear intent to build evidenced by architect plans or contractor negotiations, and a hardship certification. Exemption lasts until April 18, 1951, with a 5 percent down payment rule and potential cost increases in construction.
Funeral services were held for Billy Murry Stewart 49 at the Marathon Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Trust officiating. Interment followed in Marathon Cemetery. Mr Stewart born November 10 1901 in Kimble County Texas grew up around Marathon. He married Eva May Jones May 30 1929 and had three daughters Frances Ann Billie and Tommie Jane. Survived by wife Eva and three daughters, brothers R E and J A Stewart of Marathon, J P Stewart of Marfa, sisters Mrs W E Upchurch and Mrs D Pruitt of McNary.
Recent Arrivals Wr and Mrs Henry B Smith announce a son born Tuesday February 27 at Lockhart clinic weighing 7 lbs 2 oz and named Henry Dean Smith. Mrs Zola Dorris owner of the Midget Beauty Shop says it will reopen next week at the Rolland Hotel Beauty Shop on North 6th Street with Miss Jonnie Jayman from San Angelo, an experienced operator, managing the shop. Your infection is cordially invited.
George E. Pepper Brown of Alpine is represented in the Tex Water Color Society second annual show with a transparent watercolor titled Rock He bor No 2. It was exhibited at the Witte Memorial Museum in San Antonio from February 18 to March 11. The show drew 104 participants with 190 works submitted. 66 works by four artists were selected for prizes totaling $920.85. The jury included Kenneth M. Adams Pat Triv no Eleanor Onderdoni.
A machinist's mate third class, A McMillan, son of Mr and Mrs E A McMillan of Alpine, is a member of an air anti-submarine squadron in the Pacific fleet at the U S Naval Air Station San Diego. The squadron trains in preparation for duty aboard an aircraft carrier.
The Bucks engage in days of intensive practice in preparation for Alpine high school's entry into the new stronger Class A district this fall.
Avon Cosmetic Co needs a Spanish speaking representative for personal interviews. Apply now to Mrs Verna Tay Lor at Beauty Rest Courts Carlsbad New Mexico.
The Alpine Bucks finished the 1950-51 season with 24 wins and six losses in 30 games, ending with the Regional tournament. Senior grads include Luis Hernandez and Martin Moreno. team faced tall opponents and frequent losses to Marfa, Pecos and El Paso schools, yet defeated Marfa to win the district title before Shorthorns claimed regional glory.
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