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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1949
Page
10
A two week associate course of the Command General Staff school will be held in the Southwest from January 21 to April 5 with Fort Leavenworth leading instruction. About 200 Texas Organized Reserve Corps officers are expected to attend across Fort Sill and Camp LeRoy Johnson locations.
Marathon High School football delivered a standout performance against Sierra Blanca on Jackson Field last Friday earning praise for teamwork and effort. Local readers are reminded of holiday shopping shortages as metal items may be scarce due to factory delays and strikes. early ordering is advised.
The notice announces Toyland will operate daily from 2 p m to 6 30 p m through Thanksgiving. It warns that if half the ammunition is shot at bucks, few will remain by November 7, urging readers to refill supplies now. It references a prior Corner Gossip about a free belt for vacuum cleaners and notes Deer season concerns.
A long list records October new car registrations across Balmorhea Alpine Presidio Marathon and nearby towns. Names include Ralph Merkle Frank Lane J R Carney L T Barnett W B Dorris Jr and many more with makes such as Chevrolet Ford Plymouth Cadillac DeSoto Buick Nash GMC and Willys.
Mr. Jesus Ramos of Ojinaga and Mr. H S McQueen of Houston receive treatment. Mr. C T Russell of Marfa and Mrs. R L Tucker of Marfa also listed for medical care. Mentions Marathon and Eddie Riggle undergoing major surgery. Avalanche subscription noted.
The writer laments subscribers quitting as a threat to the newspaper's viability. He notes the cost of printing, the inconvenience of lost forwarding addresses costing two cents per issue, and the strain of managing a growing mailing list in a small plant.
Cub Pack 46 held its regular meeting at the Latin American Community center. Cubmaster James Brown announced Fire Detectives as the month theme. Alberto Serrano and Francisco Sanchez received their Bobcat pins, Willie was also honored, and Miss Morris presented the charter to Mr. Porfirio Ogas. Hallowe'en games and refreshments followed with 17 cubs and 10 parents present.
A brief note thanks readers for following to the end and asks for understanding as the message closes without further actions or details.
Texas Research Foundation studies indicate Houston black clay has lost most of its beneficial structure to a depth of 30 inches due to extended cropping. The findings highlight soil degradation linked to continuous cultivation and urge farming practice reviews.
A fragmented ad lists brands Flour Green Spot Westfair Apple Juice Libby's tomato juice Ivory soap Palmol detergent Lifebuddy floating soap and 3 lb boxes with prices ranging from 12 to 34 cents. Also shows 23 to 29 cent body bars and large size boxes with various cents prices.
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