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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
2
William Bill Cotter announces his candidacy for re election as county commissioner of Precinct 1. He pledges an honest, efficient administration, principled purchasing, and full transparency while resisting unethical pressure and maintaining public trust. He stresses serving the people with candor and accountability.
The wild Cuban guineas planted in South Texas last winter by the state Game department appear to be doing well in their new habitat. About 200 birds were released with 1,000 more planned if they adapt. Nesting should begin soon as biologists monitor outcomes over the next seasons.
After fifteen Watertown police spent seven hours seeking eight year old Robert Granfield, he was located at two in the morning asleep beneath his mother's bed. The report continues on page 3 with brief notes on a marathon game.
The young people present a Mothers Day program at the Methodist church at 11 oclock Sunday May 12 Mothers Day All are invited Rev H E Carrell to hold services at Fort Davis that day
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