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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
12
A government recruitment drive seeks livestock inspectors to aid Mexico's eradication program. Interviews will occur in Pecos from October 14 to 20. Applicants need five years livestock experience, good character, bilingual ability, ages 25 to 45, high school education, saddle and ride skills, and willingness to live on basic regional fare.
Mrs David Chaffin returned from six months away visiting family in Detroit with daughter Mrs W A Reinert and family and in Washington D C with daughters Misses Bonnie and Lucille.
In Alpine discourse the Sul Ross Lobos earn high praise for sportsmanship and community support. The piece cheers local teams from Central Grade School to Clint and Ft Hancock, notes upcoming games, and spotlights festive toy displays and seasonals around Hudson's Bakery and local shops.
Jarries Cleveland of the Lobos sustained a broken ankle in the season opener and will miss the season. A key two year letterman from Monahans, his departure leaves a gap in the lineup ahead of a heavy schedule against A and I and McMurry. Cleveland plans to teach and coach after majors in physical education.
Austin reports the Veterans Administration announces liberalized GI training rules effective August 24 1949. The VA repeals Instruction 1A and reinstates Instruction 1 from June 30 1948 with amendments, relaxing limits on original eligibility for in‑demand schools and outlining conditions for flight training and course changes.
Bar soap and detergents listed with prices, including SPIC and SPAN 16 oz, AJAX 14 oz, IVORY SNOW 12-02 box, DIAL SOAP bar, and PEACH PRESERVES Welch's Apricot PRESERVES Del Monte PEACHES RAISINS 16 oz. Also feature No. 303 tin and various sized tins for beans and fruit.
Kermit Texas reports a Baygent Coaches 11 passenger Mercury bus stolen from in front of the Hotel Kermit at about 3 PM Sunday. The vehicle, painted in green and white with license SA 2198, was taken by two men believed to be company employees. Polo pony raising is noted as a Brownwood Texas industry.
White states GI training requires counsel from VA Advisement and Guidance before changing courses or institutions. Training not permitted if a veteran completed or abandoned a course unless approved after counseling. Needs and aptitudes for the new course must be established.
The Alpine AAUW reports national president Dr Althea K Hottel will be one of four speakers delivering a final broadcast from Washington D C on Tuesday October 18 about the Round the World Town Meeting tour. The notice urges locals to keep Alpine money in Alpine.
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