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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
4
Voters show modest support for amendments and candidates with Jester at 113 votes and R. E. Thomason at 117 for state representative. The report notes fragmented, unclear details from a local scene with limited turnout.
The cold snap arrives with heavy mist and precipitation, marking the first notable moisture this season. Ice formed Wednesday morning, and temperatures dipped well below the official low for the area, with coldest spell continuing into the week.
Jena Pens Portodemond reports October 31 procedures. Ruth Stewart Marathon had a major operation last Saturday. Gloria Escamilla Sanderson likewise undergone operation last Saturday. Billy Goodrum Lola Danial Dune Bridge Alpine received treatment. Mrs Abe Lasvia Mexico had a major operation Monday. Jesus Ramos Chihuahua City had a major operation Tuesday.
Local items note Mrs. Wm Cotter and Mrs Maude Holland visiting nearby areas this week. Cpl Graham Bogel of Fort Bliss and Morgan Terry of Alice visited home folks over weekends. Various residents travel for family visits, school duties, and events in El Paso Midland Brownwood Las Cruces Seguin and Big Spring with several attending district music meetings.
Governor Miramontes of Chihuahua told Texans boosting the Mexican extension of Highway 67 that he hoped for funds next month and work on the gap to Ojinaga sometime next year perhaps by September. About 400 boosters traveled from Ojinaga to Chihuahua City and Alpine area, eyes on a million dollar annual tourist trade once completed, with meetings in Alpine Fort Davis and Marta.
Card of thanks expresses sincere appreciation for acts of kindness and words of sympathy following a bereavement. The note thanks friends and neighbors for support during a time of loss and notes gratitude for expressions of sympathy.
A district court injunction restrains Brewster County from selling Alpine Telephone Co. property to satisfy a 1945 judgment for 42,500 dollars in favor of W. D. McCall and Earl Neal McCall. This marks the second halt after an Aug. 6 sale was postponed by a similar order.
Obituary notes Matt Turner known as Old Trail Driver passed away in Texas City on Wednesday after a lengthy illness. The brief notice mentions his residence and ties to the county, with sparse family references including brothers in Arizona and other connections.
The message thanks for the many beautiful flowers and expresses gratitude from the Wilson family.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7207 distributed a Vietrola radio combination set at the Tivoli Theatre with winner Don Oliver. The post aims to raise funds for a new location by year end and to place a $200 stove prize on display at Gulf Service Center and Granada, thanking supporters and promising profits from the fundraiser.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for courtesies shown during bereavement by members of the Young Marki- People's class and the Mary Martha circle of the Methodist church. Appreciation note notes thoughtful gestures in time of sorrow.
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