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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
4
A horse named Palomino is bred by Phillips Pet. Co. of Cimarron New Mexico. The stallion is sired by Plaudit and was purchased from H. C Nowlke, who has bred horses for four years. FG Walker Jr. lists Box 368 Alpine Texas, date 5-18-89.
Alpine Lions hosted the District Governor's Advisory Committee of Zone 13, District 27, with presidents and secretaries from Balmor es, Marfa, and Alpine clubs. Zone Chairman Joe Toombs opened the Tuesday night session at eight. Members present included Delaney, Horace Leithead, O G Lewis, L C Hinckley, and James Kemp.
Range Pow-Wow at Terlingua features George and Merman Brown from Houston staying to visit. Guests include Ridgeway Robbins, Sammie Sue Parker, Arthur Gard of Alpine, Edward Monteith, Edward Clark, and many locals. Reports on rains, grazing, and ranching prospects with Albert West scouting Marfa area ranch sites.
Jack Ward formerly foreman at the Homer Wilson ranch has ended ranching work and the park now oversees the property. He is the nephew of the late Mr. Wisdom and has returned to Del Rio. Mrs. W. T. Dunnington is visiting her son Jimmie Brotherton.
Christian church and Christian Scientist ladies hosted the USO last Sunday serving many foods. Methodist ladies will host next Sunday. Alpine girls attended the Service men's dance at the air base last Saturday and enjoyed it. On Monday the 5 C Graduation dance at the Officers club drew a good crowd.
A community dance event sponsored by Mrs Katherine Penn takes place tomorrow night at the USA with a program prizes and home made refreshments. Due to college graduation exercises the start is around 9 pm. The event includes a bridge program directed by Miss Marie Pennett with tables for advanced players and refreshments. The USO Alpine office seeks volunteers to report hours served to gain recognition from National HQ. names hours and contact info should be sent to the local USO secretary. A radiator water check reminder notes regular cooling system maintenance to prevent costly engine repairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Wagner of Denver announce the birth of a son Hal Jr on May 16 at the local hospital. Mrs. Pate formerly Miss Gena Parr, daughter of the late Eugene Parr. Navy member Mr. Pate was on furlough. Mr. Hollins and Mrs. Parr welcome a son Joe Russell born at Marta hospital Tuesday. Port Davis club leaders discuss a new year’s plans after a final year loss.
A. E. Demaray of the National Park Service warns Big Bend National Park could lose value without a modern road to the Rio Grande bend. The fastest path is adding the link to the Federal-Aid system, but Interior may oppose land takings needed for a highway, risking tax control and park accessibility. Senate action on funding is pending after House rejection in 1946.
The article discusses building park access roads under Federal Aid, with the state paying half and the government halting. It notes National Park Service limits within park territory and proposes state responsibility for an approach road, weighing integration into the Federal Aid system against life-saving benefits.
Air Force and Western Flying Training Command examine future war work tasks and determine preferences. There will be no Negro troops in the skeleton group required to maintain the airfield during the temporary inactivation.
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