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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1968
Page
12
A tribute recalls John Stuckwish as a compassionate administrator who built a unified hospital serving all patients with minimal county aid. He advanced anesthesia for high risk cases, maintained round the clock availability, and allowed family presence during admissions and care. His devotion left a lasting positive impact.
A 24 mile stretch of State Highway 226 south of Marathon has secured all right of way and deeds filed, with paving likely from Marathon to the Park next year. Other items include scholastic census in the Independent School District showing 1159 school age children, the 16th District Legion convention slated for nearby towns, a Uvalde colored team visiting Alpine, Sul Ross summer school expanding with new courses, and various local residents’ moves and activities in Alpine Marathon and Brewster County.
A collected slice of local life includes a San Angelo reader praising The Avalanche, Judge James W. McClendon sharing Fort Davis Park coverage, Mademoiselle listing Sul Ross State College, and campus conduct cautions. Dee and Katie Thomas report Mexican sombrero theft at a Menger Hotel dance as well as a Dallas couple visiting relatives for Mother's Day.
The State Board of Control invites sealed bids for leasing about 525 square feet of office space in Alpine Texas. Bids due by 11 00 AM on a stated date in 1968 with lease period June 1 1968 to August 31 1971. Information and specifications available from the State Board of Control. TEA 652 L.
Mrs Mabel Arnold lies improved in Southwestern Hospital El Paso after a dinner and show with neighbors. Mr and Mrs Sam Mather lost their ranch home to a recent fire. Mrs Margaret Buttrill hosts a guest this week as Mr and Mrs uy Combs Jr and her mother Mrs Wilcox and Gus S Combs Sr are noted in attendance.
Notice: second class postage paid at Alpine Texas 79830. This item appears as a postal receipt line and indicates mailing status for local distribution. No additional context or accompanying details are provided in the fragment.
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