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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
10
Mrs. T. M. Hill of the American Legion Auxiliary outlined Poppy Day plans during a unit meeting, urging volunteers to prepare for the May 28 sale to raise funds for veteran rehabilitation and child welfare. She noted donations fund aid for veterans and their families, with all contributions going to programs and no overhead.
Sth and E Corner Gossip reports Alpine’s second symphony concert led by Sul Ross symphony chief Pres ton Stedman with about thirty local musicians. The event occurs Sunday May 15 at four in the college auditorium with free admission for the public.
Readers learn of a new student center with a bright future despite bare spots and missing furniture. The Rancho Room will receive game tables and chairs, with Dean Robinson promising a billiard table and shuffleboard when funds allow, as others note the center surpasses larger campuses. Also published is a tax sale notice from Alpine taxing units listing numerous city lots open for private bids, bid deadlines, and required cashier’s checks.
Construction on a Girl Scout cabin in Alpine begun with Smith & Rich Construction donating labor. Funds are needed for materials with about $25 cash and $50 in materials reported. total material cost estimated at $300 to finish. Donations sought to Mrs. Ella McBride Mrs. L A Teplicek or Ernest Smith Box 601 Alpine.
The older Centennial school unit roof has been patched and a cap sheet will be added to the new primary addition as soon as weather allows due to the temporary nature of the first roof.
The chamber considers permanent aluminum street markers on angle iron standards to replace the current pine street system. Directors aim to install markers on Hollad Avenue and North Fifth Street as a pilot city-wide project. Dick Cross Jr. states the proposal is under study.
Four Alpine contestants from Sul Ross College travel to McCamey Sunday for the Upton County roping club event at 3 p.m. They face Gene Helms Hamp Carter Mutt Black and Ma Sheaman of the county club in roping while a jackpot bareback bronc ride is also on the program. Admission is 50 cents.
The Harrison and Sublett families thank friends for meals flowers and messages of sympathy following a recent bereavement. Signed by Mrs Milam Harrison and Sons Mrs Wallace Sublett and Mrs B P Darnall.
A statement notes that the proposed addition would not disrupt ongoing city efforts to meet mail delivery requirements but would supplement existing markets and progressively replace them.
Midland May 11 The 15th Annual World Championship Midland rodeo is set for June 15 with night performances. Top talent and rough stock are promised as Leonard Proctor, rodeo chairman, says Midland citizens demand the best rodeo entertainment and officials aim to deliver.
Hospital notes list patients undergoing surgery and treatment. Names include Mrs Henry Scott Fort Stockton Jerry Starnes Gully Consort Sul Ross Elodia Sotello Odessa Jack Neill Fort Stockton John Reeser Grady Nelon with entries of major and minor surgeries and treatments.
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