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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1946
Page
2
The column humorously tosses ideas on traffic rules including a proposed no parking stretch near Sixth Street, jokes about teachers insurance, and references to political talk by Truman. It hints at holiday buildup with jokes about Christmas and Lena the Hyfona, ending with plans for a weekend stake.
Reminder that November 1 is the start of a month long period for mailing Christmas packages to service personnel overseas. Boxes must not exceed 70 pounds or 100 inches length and girth. wrap in durable container and use Christmas Parcel on outside. Late shipments risk delays. Also notice Sul Ross plans first post war Homecoming Day October 26 with events and exes luncheon.
A judicial sale advertises liquidation of Niagara Falls area telephone infrastructure and all Alpine Telephone Corporation properties in Alpine Texas. The court orders satisfaction of a $32,000 judgment for W. D. McCall as guardian and $10,000 for McCall individually, with interest from August 2, 1948, and details include rights of way, contracts, stock, goods, and franchises. The notice is issued by the Brewster County Sheriff and is dated 25 1946.
Lions Toombs and Thornton led initiation of new members including Diver Journey Holman Hinckley Matthews Donauhser Foster Duane Smith Kilver Warnock. Avora Owens of Pilot club pledged cooperation for a community playground project in Alpique, with several guests noted and Coach Le Cook addressing coaching themes. A tractor maker previews a hillside adjustable model for field plowing.
A writ of execution issued September 24 1946 from Brewster County District Court leads to a public sale November 5 1946 at Alpine courthouse. Alpine Telephone Corp faces a lien from W D McCall as next friend of Earl Neal McCall for $82 500 plus $10 000 plus costs. Sale covers all property of Alpine Telephone Corp including the Alpine to Marathon toll line about 32 miles, lines on Western Union poles along the GHSA and TNO right of way, and related equipment.
A safety advisory urges pedestrians to use shortest, direct routes and avoid weaving through moving traffic. Officials warn crossing at right angles heightens risk, emphasizing the safest path to reduce accidents and harm.
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