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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1953
Page
6
Surveying began May 17 for five miles of paving from Marathon to the Post picnic grounds and swimming pool. The project proceeds as Mr and Mrs W C Donnell return from San Antonio and local residents attend events and visits in nearby towns.
Mrs Lon Evans and Mrs Lon Garrison hosted a Thursday bridge gathering at Mrs Evans home in Big Bend park with a luncheon for many members. Otto Lockhausen remains in Alpine hospital after a heart attack but is improving. Marathon, Tex May 22 1958 notice seeks FCC consent to discontinue service at Marathon exchange and transfer to Southwestern Bell with public protest deadline June 10 1958.
Local reporters chronicle visits from Mrs. W. T. Burnham and Mrs. Jack Maddox plus outdoor trips by the Shoeppe and Overy couples. Alpine guests head to Fort Worth May 20 for a golf tourney and parental visits. Methodist W S C S meets at Mrs. Roberts home with program on sharing and refreshments. Marathon Seniors host a scavenger hunt tour for the group with multiple stops and socializing.
Seniors Billye Stewart Gen eva Martin Carl Sansom Marvin McDonald Douglas Smith Walter Nunley Jr and Johnny Rev and Mrs Doyle Riley of Odessa come Thursday to join as the new Methodist preacher He will lead services Sunday May 24 at the church Rev G G Mitchell past preacher departs to Fort Stockton as assistant preacher and retired minister Also A 20 and Mrs Billy Pat Mc Kinney and baby from Amarillo visited last weekend on leave Continued on page 8
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