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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1948

Page

8

Speaking for Democracy Contest Sparks Student Orator Talent

Alpine High School prepares a Speak for Democracy contest as part of National Radio Week November 14 to 20. Junior Chamber of Commerce and National Association of Broadcasters sponsor. four national winners receive all expense trips to Washington and $500 scholarships. local top talk wins $25.

Alpine High School Gene Hendryx Washington, D. C United States United States Junior Chamber of Commerce National Assn. of Broadcasters Supt Cain Myrtle Whiteside

Photographer and hunter Marold King laid to rest in Fort Davis

The Highland community mourns photographer Marold King a longtime Mason and local hobbyist who shared a life with photography landscape displays and rifle marksmanship. A brief funeral was held in his home radio room followed by a graveside service with Jeff Davis Lodge 896 officers and members. Notables from Alpine and Valentine attended, honoring a man described as a friend to man and a link to Port Davis history.

M. C. Brittain Masonic Lodge Masonic Order Mr. King Fort Davis Charles Mulhern S. A. Thompson J. P. Weatherby W. W. McCutcheon B. B. McCutch Keith Wallace John Z. Means C. O. Finley W. T. Jones P. H. Pruett King Jeff Davis Lodge C. Earnest Carlton F. M. Miller Sr B. M. Carlton Morris K. Brown Richard D. Swarts A. V. Chapin Sid C. Bouchette J. W McElroy Barry Scobee

First Intramural Phys Ed Program At Alpine High

Alpine High begins its first intramural physical education program this term to broaden participation and boost school pride. Eight-man touch football leads the schedule with a double round robin, close games, and equal team divisions from PE classes.

Alpine High School Physical Education Department

P.T.A Carnival Parade Opens Weekend Festivities

The annual carnival features a Queen crowning and a 4 am parade with floats from grades and local groups. Following the parade are concessions, bingo and cake booths, with a college gymnasium dance hosted by the Lions Club signaling the season's end of gaiety and revelry.

College Gymnasium Lions Club

Local School Sports Gear Up For Winter Season

Doodlebugs lead the league under Bart Colwell with the Eagles second led by Paul Hilbrich and the Panthers in the cellar captained by Dale Davis. The Touch football season ends November 5 followed by a short soccer season and a tennis ladder directed by Mr. Giles.

Bers Doodlebugs Bart Colwell Eagles Paul Hilbrich Panthers Dale Davis Giles

Correction to Brewster County Republican ad omits Milton Smith

A political advertisement on page 3 credited to the Brewster County Republican Organization omitted Milton Smith, the intended chairman, from the signed list in a correction notice.

Brewster County Republican Organization Milton Smith

Exhibition highlights at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Miss Margaret Scherer leads an Education department exhibit featuring 24 panels and about 50 pictures. The display includes photographs, engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries, woodcuts, drawings, and paintings, with additional reproductions and related items.

Margaret Scherer Education Department Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rare 1500 World Map by Juan de la Cosa Chart

A historical note describes the 1500 world chart created by Juan de la Cosa, an officer on Columbus's second voyage. It highlights the Age of Exploration and the daring of explorers seeking new routes to the East.

New World Juan de la Cosa

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Jr. C. of C H. A. King By C. P Jimmie Gaile House of Barrow Kay Beth House of Braswell Amethist Duke James A House of Hill Sue Anne Treadwell Duke Bilay House of Davis Brenda Diane House of Henderson Duke Donald Martin Helen Irene Nicholl Duke Tarry Beckett Wanda Faye Braswell Duke Dan House of Lagan Patricia Ann House of O'Donnell Duke Lawrence George Donnarae House of Neely Keane Lorena Ramos Robert Hernandez Court of Jewels Prince Royal Marshall. Clay House of Cade Billie Rhodes Lawrence Bridges Glenn Davis Pioneer Club Charlotte Slight Charles E. Patterson Robert Gard Mickey Logan Brenda Logan Caroline Sue Starnes Foster Cox Ann Devenport John Newell Jr John Carrico's Orchestra June Joyce Mrs. Earl Fry of Shiner, Texas W. H. Kokernot Christian Science Sim Andrew Kolliner C.S.B. St. Paul, Minnesota The Mother Church First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Massachusetts Missouri Street el Paso Texas Goodyear Big Bend Gene Houghton Alpine, Texas P. O. Box Federal Land Bank Loans Marfa National Farm Loan Association Marfa, Texas J. Fred Lalanne Casner Motor Co Alpine Thanks J. T Jack) Johnson Safeway Hills Brothers Maxwell House Nob Hill Suzanna U. S. Govt S. Govt Idaho Russett Northwest Torpedo Light Meat Maryland Lee Ferawan ‘Guarante BIG Bend Nursery John Stovell
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