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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1954
Page
8
Work began last Monday on an addition to the Alpine Girl Scout hut on 6th Street. Funds were available to start, with Elmer Devenport donating services and contracting. The Alpine Girl Scout Council thanks the community for donated labor and materials.
Frank Newsom county agent judged the open Hereford wattle breeding show at the 18th annual Hereford show held November 8 and 9 in Beeville. The event was sponsored by the South Texas Hereford Association and designated the 1954 state show by the Texas Hereford Association.
Dr. Clifford B. Casey of Sul Ross College spoke on the United Nations and peace at the Pilot Club luncheon. Avora Owens and Anna D. Linn organized the program, with Sunshine Epperson returning from floral schools in Denver and El Paso.
John McKinney of Progressive Farmer visited the Davis Mountain region to photograph cattle roundups on the Nev ill ranch near Alpine and the Brite ranch southwest of Marfa. He aims for a large herd image with mountains for a front cover and plans another Alpine visit. Mrs. Joseph Hoff of Parsons Kansas visited her daughter and Dr Grey before traveling to Tucson Arizona.
A Marfa American Legion squad fired a three volley salute and a bugler played Taps for the last old soldier of Fort Davis. The flag was folded and given to Mrs. Clark. Survived by daughter Mrs. Clark, four grandchildren and several great grandchildren Lionel Clark of Fort Davis attended. More than 40 cars joined the funeral procession as both Latin and Anglo citizens paid respects.
Monahans built a 21-13 lead after a Buck safety and a 45 yard TD pass to Kennedy. Jerre Williams added a late 45 yard strike for Monahans as the Lobos took a 29-13 win while Pecos looms next for Alpine in 7AA play.
Sealed bids are due in the State Board of Control office in Austin on November 1 1954 for the sale of a 1949 Willys ton pickup owned by the Game and Fish Commission. Vehicle located at P B Uzzell Alpine Texas and can be inspected by contacting him or the commission. Bid invitations available from Mr P B Uzzell or the Board.
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