Cork Harvest From Mediterranean Oak Bark
Cork is produced from the outer bark of a specific oak species native to the Mediterranean region. The process yields a lightweight, elastic material used for bottle stoppers and various products.
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1957
Page
2
Cork is produced from the outer bark of a specific oak species native to the Mediterranean region. The process yields a lightweight, elastic material used for bottle stoppers and various products.
A printed tease asks readers to identify the American capitalist and manufacturer nicknamed Ella Mlenky Aird of Seibo. The ad promotes a complete line of pharmaceuticals and invites weekly questions, noting last week's penguin fact.
Good clouds and showers ease drought around Mara thon and west of the Pecos as the Bill Donnell ranch receives rain. Clarence Hord and cotton workers in Hovey Way prepare sacks while 15 pickers work. Alpine town sighted as paychecks and two weeks’ shopping occur. Herds report bumper crop and 1000 pounds per acre expected. Strawberries urged and winter forecasts hint at cold season. Chico Woodward and Cavin Woodward with family visit Alpine.
Alpine residents share updates on Homecoming, visits from relatives across Texas, and regional weather chatter. Wagoner families return from El Paso, exes gather for Sul Ross events, and Marfa ranches begin round-up amid drought as neighbors compare rain hopes and livestock conditions.
Henry D. Glasscock, a veteran Texas Ranger with three years in City service, born July 16 18%, led a life of law enforcement across Marshall Borger Alpine and the Big Bend region. He helped clean up towns like Borger and Wichits Falls and later served as park ranger at Big Bend National Park before his death.
The article estimates the annual financial impact of weeds on American cotton farmers, detailing how weed prevalence reduces yields and raises production costs across the sector. It discusses factors like herbicide use, labor, and long term soil health implications for growers.
Alpine Rotary Club hosts a screening of A Story of People and Progress with John Daly featured. Fred Williams and Norman Beard will introduce the half hour film detailing the oil industry's workers and global supply demands. The movie includes Moscow footage and was produced by the American Petroleum Institute. Cotton culture origins and the first U S cotton mill are noted.
U. S. Rep. J. T. Rutherford of the 16th District will address a joint Alpine Rotary and Lions Club meeting on Wednesday October 30 in the Holland Hotel Ballroom. He will be in Alpine during a swing through his district.
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