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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1948

Page

8

Texas City Taxes and Officials Rules Explained

City and town revenue sources under Texas general laws include ad valorem taxes, occupational taxes, fines, licenses, and utilities income. Tax limits cap property tax at 1.5 to 2.5 percent by population. special assessments fund street and utility improvements with front foot method and liens. occupation taxes require legislative clearance. public expenditures protected from related-party city contracts. Next week notes: changes in government forms and a 1869 gypsy moth intro. Dr Patrick Henry to speak at pre dedication events.

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Political Announcements and Pre Dedication Sermon Tonight

The Avalanche lists Democratic primary candidates for State Senator Henry A. Cofpfifard and Charles B. Moore and others for county and precinct offices with cash in advance rates. An Alpine pre dedication sermon features Dr Henry a renowned church leader with June Weyerts to sing Open the Gates and local officials to welcome guests and accept building on behalf of the city and Sul Ross College.

Charles B. Moore Val Verde Henry A. Cofpfifard Presidio County Clifford O. Lawrence Kinney County J.T. Jack Johnson Jim Skinner J. P Price Brackley Cap Everett Anglin Co. FE Patterson Avora Owens Berry J. T. Carney W. OH Bill King Lee M. Smith William Cotter Henry June Weyerts Texas Fred O. Williams L. B. Starns Alpine City of R. M. Hawkins Sul Ross College

Dedication Service For Local Church Building

The article describes a dedication ceremony for a new church building with remarks by Mr. Felix McGaughy and Dr. Patrick Henry. Solo performances by Mr. Glenn F. Davis and Mrs. J. K. Miller, and a sermon by Mr. Horn referenced Paul and II Timothy. Davis family survivors listed include wife, brother L. H. Davis, and relatives in Clyde, Fort Davis, and Alpine.

Felix McGaughy Patrick Henry Texas Christian Churches Solo Glenn F. Davis Fred ©. Williams Jim Nichols Mims Horn Mr. Davis Paul

Continued Page 1 Feature with Emphasis on Verse

A fragment from the page highlights verse in a feature, signaling focus on poetry and literary lines. The readable text centers on a column or column-like piece that foregrounds rhymes and cadence.

Pete defies backers to tour and return home

Some folks tried to stop him yet Pete pressed on advancing Bud carfare for the trip. He planned to survey the scene then return to where he belonged, showing resolve and a clear sense of belonging.

Pete Swanson Bud Pete Bud Carfare

Notable regional funeral rites mark Fort Davis burial

The event drew sorrowing relatives and townfolk from El Paso Fabens Pecos and Alpine. Pallbearers included George Merrill J P Espy Dr C E Eaton Edgar Fisher Ralph Fisher and Fritz Kahl. Interment took place in Fort Davis cemetery.

el Paso Fabens Pecos Alpine George Merrill J. P. Espy C. E. Eaton Edgar Fisher Ralph Fisher Fritz Kahl

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