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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
10
Members of the Lions club spent a productive evening at the city park near the golf course. They installed screen back stops for the tennis courts and marked lines on the courts.
Twenty four students earned all A s for the fifth six weeks according to Miss Myrtle Whiteside, chair of the committee. James Crawford said eight seniors led, with seven freshmen close behind, and four sophomores completing the all A list. Names include seniors Andy Hudson Petra Valenzuela Pat Patterson Sylvia Smith Ronald Klein Evelyn Mat Hoek Bennie Stephenson Spencer Kern. freshmen and sophomore names listed. Congratulatory letters were sent to parents the week of May 6 12.
Delayed thanks express sincere appreciation for kindness and help in Alpine during the District convention on April 23 and 24. Cooperation will not be forgotten from Marvin C Kay President Alpine Lions Club Ip.
The notice invites shoppers to honor mothers with gifts from the store. It highlights electrical appliances radios record players and a Jesse French piano. It promotes a wide stock and suggests ukuleles and musical items priced affordably. It also mentions local news about a Brewster County Court House petition at Koughton's.
Work in the city park clears weeds and rocks with a grader and repaints playground equipment after a Lions barbecue for members and families. A concrete platform is readied once utilities run a line. Pilot Club previously donated 1000 while about 3500 has been spent on facilities in recent years.
A short note urges financial gain by placing profitable want ads in the job section. It highlights practical steps to attract employers and maximize earnings from classified advertisements.
250 attendees heard FFA creed by Carroll Neely and a state officer report from Lee Cowell. Bill Tipton urged price supply and demand fundamentals for farmers globally. Alpine leaders and past FFA presidents were recognized, and Alpine High School Poultry Judging team headed to Texas A&M for contests.
Organized Reserve Corps personnel assigned to summer camp will receive travel pay and full Army pay for the two weeks of service. Contact your ORC instructor for complete details on the program.
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