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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1939
Page
3
Casner Motor Co. shows Chevrolet 1948 line with redesigned Royal Clip styling, larger length, vacuum power shift standard, De Luxe Sport Sedan with new Y-spoke wheel, smoother valve-in-head six engine, plus general safety and comfort upgrades in a bold dealer display.
A letter reflects on Sara Teasdale inspired questions and early car memories in El Paso circa 1912. Reports note Marathon school event fundraising of 70 dollars, later clearing about 140. Items describe a Purple Curtain Club theater production Haunted and student cast, plus local social news from Hot Springs, San Antonio trips, and residents visiting or redecorating homes.
A dense Bay Sell Trade advertisement lists a large Davis Mountains ranch and numerous homes for sale or rent. It mentions HOLC terms, suburban houses, a six section ranch, and multiple addresses near College Avenue and Ave C. The notice invites inquiries by mail wire or in person and promotes budget plans and insurance services.
The Avalanche publishes an honor roll with thanks for subscriptions and reader cooperation. New names include J. S. Billeiter Alpine A H Yeager San Antonio and many others from Alpine, Galveston, Midland, Marathon, and Fort Davis.
Whitewing doves were more plentiful this season than in years past with 240,000 killed in Rio Grande valley during the first three weeks. Mourning doves remained plentiful in northern Texas. The Georgetown Country Club may be the only golf club in Texas raising wild turkeys, with two hens a gobbler and thirteen young roaming the course and surrounding woods.
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