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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
4
The Rev J T Morrow former pastor of the Presbyterian church will visit Alpine on Sunday Oct 19 to speak at a vesper service at 5 30 pm Rev Morrow now serves as secretary of the Council of churches in Tulsa Okla Mrs Morrow and he reside there A reception will follow in the Hospitality room inviting friends and acquaintances to attend.
Joe Toombs visited his family last weekend while Asa Jones flew to San Angelo on business. A string of visitors and travelers include Mrs. Julia Vaughn of Midland visiting in Dallas, Misses Jeanette and Ollie Belven in San Antonio, and many others from Alpine to El Paso and Las Cruces.
Visiting Rotarians W T Alliger of Houston and Bob Hayes of Tyler attended. Guests M A Armstrong of Odessa with Glenn Davis and Dr Donlahue of Marfa with Don Lit. President Milton announced Rotarians will run the bingo stand at the PTA carnival and asked helpers to contact J C Cooley or Bill Dorris. John Newell demonstrated a wire recorder during the five minute program. J B Speer led the international service program with Cliff Casey speaking on India from ancient times to independence, noting religious diversity as India nears self rule.
The Buffalo Trail council of Boy Scouts announces purchase of about 6000 acres in the Davis mountains near Balmorhea for a summer camp to open in 1948. Camp development will focus on 600 acres with a spring fed stream and rugged canyon scenery. Equipment includes 350 double army bunks. lighting plant and huts are planned. Ownership is held by three trustees: R. M. Simmons, George Abell, and Frank Myers.
A 300-volt compact battery about the size of two king size packs, weighing 17 ounces, has been introduced for use in explosive detonating devices, photo flash equipment, radio activity meters and electronic gear.
Advertises hosiery and related items at discounted prices from Southern Sales Co Knoxville with bundles of ankle socks ladies and men styles. Includes birdseye diapers at 2.95 per dozen and notes slight imperfections plus satisfaction guaranteed and parcel post paid.
Del Rio Texas to host a six day fall race meet from October 21 to 26 featuring eight feature races with entry fees ranging 500 to 2500 dollars. AQRA records set at spring meet show many horses qualified for merit at various distances and track records near world marks. R. W. Hodge of the Del Rio Livestock Association notes growing interest in Quarter horse racing in the Southwest and West.
The Booster club seeks 14000 for school sports from Nov 1 to Oct 31 next year. McCollum notes colleges compete for talent and lack of football hurts enrollment. He urges community support to sustain the college’s football spirit and ongoing growth.
Alpine prepares a seven dollar registration with two dollars for Alpine barbecue and five dollars for annual membership dues. The dues support the association’s work to promote the organization. Expected visitors include Roy Anderson, association president, and Claude Meadows of San Angelo, noted booster for the Big Bend Trail and former president, who attended the Scenic opening in Fort Davis last June 28.
Mr and Mrs Edward King welcome daughter Ginger Lee born Oct 11 weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs Mrs King formerly Savilla Weston Mr and Mrs Pedro Rohana of Ojinaga Chil Mex report a daughter born Oct 13 in Alpine hospital weighing 8 lbs Carla Faye born Oct 14 to Mr and Mrs Carlos Dunn weighing 5 lbs 13 ozs
The route begins at Dubuque and travels through western Illinois to St Louis, then through Missouri to Little Rock, Arkansas, into Texas via Texarkana to Dallas, Cleburne, San Angelo, Fort Stockton, Alpine, Marfa and Presidio with a goal to reach Chihuahua City and possibly the West Coast. The piece also promotes U S Savings Bonds as the safest investment.
A list from Alpine and surrounding areas notes several major operations and treatments with dates from October 9 to October 15. Names include Mrs Edwin Fowlkes Mrs Lawrence Lacy Daniel Tobar Sid Turner Robert Dodd Jr John W Brandon Henry Wall Mrs Cecil LaBeff Valentine Molina plus others from beds and areas such as Sul Ross and Riarelain.
War Assets Administration announces sale of surplus buildings and seasoned lumber at Pecos Army Air Field on Saturday October 18 at 1 PM. Inspect and buy on sale day only at the Gate. Marvin McLarty Jr. listed as contact.
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