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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
2
Hank s thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during bereavement. Appreciation for flowers, including a beautiful bouquet received from Yuma Arizona. Signed by John Joe Cadena and Nellie Wright.
A quirky town letter asks Santa to deliver city improvements and support for community groups. The writer requests paving on Highway 67, traffic-light upgrades, a railroad crossing, new parks, a swimming pool, golf course, playgrounds, a lake, and a community center. It also urges aid for local officials, the chamber of commerce, service clubs, churches, and Sul Ross students, while noting religious values and a wish for broader home and business growth.
Dr. Casey urges religion to unite peoples and support United Nations efforts. He argues education as a key factor, stamping out illiteracy and increasing access to literature and propaganda to foster understanding. Mrs. Katherine Parr chairs the event, with proceeds from the Thanksgiving turkey sale benefiting the recreational fund.
The El Progress club resumed its postponed Nov 15 meeting last Friday with Mrs Clifton Moss and Mrs A J Gard hosting. Twenty members and one guest Mrs Jones attended a lace covered table with autumn decorations as cake and coffee were served. Mrs Fawin McCollum was named chairman to assist Sister Kenny Iysis campaign. The Alpine curfew law was discussed and cooperation offered to ensure proper enforcement. A social meeting is planned for Dec 6 with members asked to bring a wrapped white elephant. Mrs Carlos Dunn was welcomed as a new member.
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