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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
6
The Marathon Civic club met March 21 with 22 members as a towering roll call. Deliberations included passing out decals for tourists and supporters and planning several entertainments. Members updated on visitors, travels, and local milestones from March through April.
W O Palmer, Mrs Walter Pauls and Karen Linda join Mrs Robert Frick of Tucson and others from San Francisco San Jose Presidio and nearby areas visiting relatives in the region. Several families including the Meyers Clark Herring Simpson and Maddocks groups are spending time with local relatives and friends.
Mrs Ralph Coe hosted the Enida bridge club Friday with a salad luncheon at the clubhouse. High prize went to Mrs Wilson, second to Mrs Donnell, traveling to Mrs Preston, bingo to Mrs Dragoo. Ranch home of Mr and Mrs Sam Mathers burned Monday morning. cause undetermined.
LeJean Alexander and Earl F. Pierson Jr wed in an evening ceremony at First Methodist Church on March 11. The bride, a TSCW graduate, now works in Houston. the groom, a Sanderson High School 1945 graduate, served in the Marines and studied at A and M. They will live in Houston where he works and attends the University of Houston.
Carl Shults Judge Whiteside and Slover are ordered to hold the election under Texas law. Returns go to the district board. notice posted at three public places for 10 days before election. Signed March 16, 1949 by Db. L. Cross as President and CHALMERS BROADFOOT as Secretary. A concert by Marathon Mustang band drew a large crowd and paid $25 at both Marfa and Alpine venues. Eighth grade invited ninth grade to a show in Alpine. SMU hall dance announced for seniors on a Saturday in April.
Brilliant new styling combines with riding comfort increased roominess and mechanical improvements in the new Plymouth line. A longer wheelbase improves ride and stability while reducing front and rear overhang for easier parking. Nine distinct models on varied wheelbases offer deluxe and special deluxe options with new body types. The 97 horsepower engine gains efficiency with a redesigned cylinder head higher compression and improved piston rings for longer wear protection and smoother warm‑up.
Antal Dorati, conductor of the Dallas Symphony, is famed for memory once recalled by Yehudi Menuhin. He memorized George Antheil’s Decatur in Algiers after brief exposure, later performing the tone poem from memory to illustrate a point in a public dispute.
Voters are urged to participate in the revenue bond election scheduled for March 26. The public voting event is called to determine financing for municipal projects and infrastructure.
The Board of Trustees of Alpine Independent School District orders an election at the Court House in Alpine on April 2, 1949 to elect two school trustees. The notice lists three candidates for the two available seats.
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