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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1950
Page
4
The notice invites men women and children to church pews at First Methodist Church with times Sunday 10:30 am and 7:30 pm and provides a contact number. It also promotes a home high school course claiming two year completion without travel and offers free descriptive booklet from American School Box 368 El Paso Bizette.
Centennial's Big Boys dominated Blackwell while the midgets edged ahead in the league standings. The Alpine field clash left Centennial strong in the standings as Marfa and Central set up pivotal games with a potential playoff knot if Centennial faltered.
A fragment lists various items for sale including buildings 20x36 with 4B beds, duplex units, boats, and small quads. The notice mentions prices such as 1050 and 12.50 and notes coal stoves, heaters, windows, doors, beds, mattresses, and tile. It hints at a approaching sale in December with attention to bargains.
Local residents visit Alpine and Sul Ross events with many sightseeing and family gatherings noted. John Holland and family joined by Clay Holland at his parents home, while guests attend the Sul Ross Homecoming and a nearby football game. Notables include photographer Charley Hunter traveling to Abilene for eye treatment and later return.
Alpine high and junior students gathered around the flag for a five minute silent prayer followed by a pledge. Fred Williams read a peace prayer while Patsy Ward read a message from President Truman and Boyd Etheredge shared a UN secretary general note.
Four Alpine High School FFA members Kenneth Killion Tom My Woodward Bob Duncan and Jimmy Richardson represented their chapter at the 23rd National FFA convention in Kansas City the week of October 6 to 13. They toured the city attended public speaking and speeches by Agriculture Secretary Charles Brannon and Congressman Clifford Hope, enjoyed Firestone entertainment, and participated in Talent Night with the Florida State FFA band before returning to Dallas.
Reverend Dillon begins a new series titled And They Were Not There at Sunday morning worship. The evening service features a 16 mm film South of The Clouds and special Youth choir music. CHURCH GOING FAMILIES ARE HAPPIER FAMILIES.
Furloughed missionary Rev Don De Pascale returns from Damascus Syria to address First Church of the Nazarene on Wednesday November 1 at 7 30 p m. He and his wife have served faithfully for Christ with Damascus noted as Pauls meeting place. De Pascale led a college class and served as pastor in Northern California before going to the mission field.
Louisiana senator Dudley J. LeBlanc promotes Southern industry citing HADACOL as an example of value-added production. He argues Northern processing and freight costs harm the region and urges firms to relocate factories south to create jobs while expanding sales nationwide.
Students buy 25c tickets for a Thanksgiving turkey prize at the Halloween carnival. Tickets go on sale at a football game tonight and at the carnival, with additional outlets listed. Sophomore class plans to boost carnival success and offer the turkey as incentive. Volleyball teams from A and B squads competed in season previews against Balmorhea, with Alpine teams achieving wins and hosting Balmorhea soon. Mrs. Fisher notes two more away games may occur before regular season, weathered by scheduling difficulties.
AHS volleyball team defeats Balmorhea twice in a pair of matches. J. Stovell, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stovell, recalled to active duty. reports to Brooks Air Force Base in San Antonio for records update before permanent assignment.
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