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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
2
Alpine residents and the chamber of commerce board thank local members and supporters for the new home project. The article also honors a quarter century tree planting campaign that beautified Alpine and recalls a goodwill visit by Fort Stockton and Pecos County officials.
A procurement note lists 1-inch cellophane tape in large rolls and dispensers, plus kraft gummed tape in 1 inch and 1 1/2 inch widths, with 2 inch options available at the Avalanche.
A column from Alpine reflects on chilly mornings and DIY heating, local letters about birds and pests, PTA Halloween plans, Sul Ross enrollment, sports results at Portales and Panhandle A and M, and city developments. The piece blends humor, community events, and light anecdotes from residents.
The State of Texas Brewster County issues a sheriff sale following a August 31 1949 judgment in Cause No 8104 A against numerous defendants for taxes penalties and costs. The sheriff seized and described property including all of Survey No 33 except the NE S W part and proceeded to public sale per court order issued October 1 1949 and executed October 3 1949.
Public sale dated October 3 1940 at Alpine Texas seeks to auction 600 acres in Brewster County with court approval. Property transfer occurs November 1 1949 with bidding 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to the highest cash bidder and subject to redemption rights and divisions. Sheriff Jim Skinner oversees proceedings.
Alpine Lions boss Marvin Kay installed two new members Cubs Bull Johnson of Sul Ross and E E Hilger at the regular meeting. Two transfers Lion Larry Dumas from Kermit and Lion Fred Hackbarth from Clute joined. Reinstatements Lions Vice Jones and Jerry Kirby. Henry Mathis of Marfa attended as a guest. Leonard Rose of Sul Ross performed with Prof Glenn Davis. Plans for October 25 Ladies Nite and the PTA Halloween carnival concession were noted.
A KVLF broadcast covered a Lions Club gathering with 36 members and guests present. The verse quote about diligence implies a bright outlook for those who prosper through steady work and upright conduct.
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