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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1947

Page

8

Rotary News highlights Alpine water safety and local guests

Sanitary Engineer B H Weiss of Kerrville spoke to the Rotary about Alpine water quality. He noted state approval signs may soon mark the distribution system and that chlorine taste is a safety precaution. Guests included Phil Gates, Billy Mills, and Emmett Tiner who discussed the Kansas City Royal livestock show and FFA programs. Frank Newsom, county agent and judge, praised the show’s friendly atmosphere and recalled cattle drive era sites in KC.

B. H. Weiss Kerrville Roteman Weise Alpine Saunyary Weiss Phil Gates Mr. E Billy Mills Community Service Emmett Tiner FFA Kange City Frank K.C

Alpine exchange reopens business after renovations

The Alpine operation owned by Mr and Mrs Cox resumes following renovations. Purchasers Mr and Mrs J Y Walker sold last week to the Coxes who partner with California friends Mr and Mrs Fred Bart in running the business. A Wisconsin maker markets a night light that auto activates with rising and falling from bed and a collapsible auto trailer rated for up to 400 pounds.

J. Y. Walker Howard Cox Fred Bart California Mrs. Cox Coxes Wisconsin

New Arrivals and Births in Local Listings

Mr and Mrs Edward Johnson of El Paso welcomed a son born Oct 30. Edward's mother is Vera Herring of Abilene and he once lived in Alpine. A correction notes Jesse Herring named for two grandfathers and born Nov 3 is a boy. Further births include Stanley Earl Standley, weight 6% lbs, Sul Ross student, and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Graff of Fort Stockton.

Edward Johnson (Copeland el Paso Edward Vera (Copeland) Herring Abilene Alpine Avalanche Philip Avant Jesse Herring Avant LaFawn Wilks Alien Standley Stanley Earl Standlea John Graff Fort Stockton

House Work Progressing Demonstration Home Rising

The demonstration house under construction by P. D. Coulson and D. P. Sublett is advancing quickly. Coulson serves as distributor and Sublett as dealer for Custom Built houses from World's Market of New Orleans.

P. D. Coulson D. P. Sublett Mr. Coulson Mr. Sublett

Brotherhood Meeting at Baptist Church Invite

The Baptist Brotherhood invites men to a November 17 meeting at 7 30 p m with Dr Joseph Boone and Mr W F Howard as speakers on a special mission. Hosts promise an inspiring and formative program for all adult men. An invitation notes the event will be worthwhile and enjoyable.

The Baptist Church Joseph Boone W. F. Howard Baptist Brotherhood Chinn

Gunman Captured After Alpine Box Car Shootout

Southern Pacific Special Agent A E Steinmetz and three companions are routed from a box car passing through Alpine after a gunfight in which the mounted gunman was wounded in the foot. Other items note Fort Davis offering land to a Chautauqua unit, accidents near Alpine, and local visits and society notices.

Southern Pacific Special A. E. Steinmetz Alpine Fort Davis Chautauqua Assn

Beou Geste Feature at Mojave Theatre

Beau Geste was the feature picture at the Mojave theatre. Alpine residents urged patronage of local Alpine merchants. Thomas Erickson of Salt Lake City Utah saved himself by jumping between rails and crawling out unharmed as the train stopped.

Thomas Erickson Salt Lake City Utah

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