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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1955
Page
3
Great Southern Life Insurance Co represented in Alpine by Clifton L. Moss now offers accident sickness and hospital insurance. President Pat M. Greenwood explains the new coverages provide a complete personal insurance package including monthly indemnity for income loss due to disability.
Balmorhea Texas March 17 The annual field day at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Balmorhea will begin at 9 am with cattle progeny test inspections conducted with West Texas cattlemen. Information on sizes rate of gain weight and other data will be available. After a barbecue lunch the afternoon will feature discussions by agricultural specialists on farming and ranching in West Texas drawing several hundred attendees from the Trans Pecos region.
Alpine freshmen Marilyn Nickell and Mary Jo Watkins were among Sul Ross State University honor roll recipients for fall 1984-85. Also listed were John Medlin Donna Neely Mary Winder Daniel Bustamante Centennial Carruthers Russell Hienderson Betty Gerbert James Spann Carroll Neely Marie Spinks Margaret Phillips Ruth Prude and spouses from Alpine Fort Davis Marathon.
Alpine High School will open District 3-A baseball on April 26 at McCamey Field. The district schedule, adopted at a meeting with Stockton High reps, features a seven inning round robin format, a 10-run mercy rule after five innings, and time allocations for visiting and home teams. Admission is 50 cents adults 10 cents students, and a district trophy fee of 5 dollars applies. If tied, a single game on May 14 or a coin flip among tied teams will decide the champion.
The Big Bend Soil Conservation District reports on diverse efforts across the region. Bill Sobl completed a 12 mile Emerson Ranch pipeline east of Highway 90 to provide reliable water, while Mrs. Georgia Dallman plans fencing to divide pasture for improved management and rest. W G Gulihur enlarges flood overflow fields near the Rosillos, about 150 acres ongoing. The Mitre Peak Girl Scout Camp finished stream stabilization with SCD support to protect oaks and bank stability. Pat Rooney advances sprinkler irrigation near Maravillas mouth with district assistance, aiming to expand moisture distribution. Earl Clark prepares to plant Blue Panic on ranch south of Marathon, potentially expanding to 200 acres for overflow use. The Black Gap Refuge improves check damming and tank work, aiding vegetation in limited rainfall, with tanks, rock work at entrances, and planned brush clearing. Tom Moore leads fencing for new Big Horn sheep releases from Southern Arizona into Black Gap, guided by wildlife management input.
The correction clarifies last week's note crediting the Daughters of the American Revolution and names the correct Texas group, Big Bend Chapter. It notes a site selection issue and describes Fulcher Ranch Terlingu flood overflow work using flood water to grow grass. The field near Terlingua Creek aids cattle grazing and will become a valuable asset after completion.
Alpine Chamber of Commerce directors approved a revised 1990 budget at a regular meeting led by Frank McCollum with Chal mers Broadfoot. Mayor Hugh White noted water well test site at Stephan Riess and bids will be called after specs are finished. Marvin Kay unveiled next week's membership drive plan. committee includes Dr. Bryan Wildenthal Peyton Cain Eugene Blackburn McCollum and Broadfoot. all directors will join.
Owners must have vehicles inspected annually at a state approved garage. The deadline for the current period is April 15, 195. Texas Highway Patrol warns less than 0 percent have been inspected so far. Vehicles on public roads without a green inspection sticker may be arrested and fined up to $200 plus court costs.
Mrs Audrey Harlas leaves for Pecos to join her husband who has taken a barber shop position there. She was four years at City Drug Store here and recently at Alpine Lumber Co. Mrs Harlas is replaced at Alpine Lumber Co by Mrs M A Ohlund. Copyrights are good for 28 years.
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