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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
2
Community column covers misnamed permanent waves to Alpine High, school grounds repaint, and basketball coach Pierce. Reports on city pavement sealing, postmaster Annie Turney letter about free delivery and postal rate changes. Mentions FCC approval of radio station for Alpine and a quip about banks and borrowing.
Notice calling for bids on 20014 miles of grading and asphalt surface treatment from Barrell Springs to destination on State Highway 17 and 166 in Jett Davis County. Bids due 9:00 AM Sept 24, 1946 at Texas Highway Department Austin. Plans available at H A Holmstrom Fort Day office and Austin. End of notice.
The Big Bend region hosts a major rodeo and horse events in Marfa from September 12 to 15 with a notable sponsor girl flag race. Alpine will be represented by Miss Lady Lou Terry on Sabinal, a renowned horse, as preparations focus on promoting a regional show grounds roping arena and race track. Local civic notes urge Chamber of Commerce input to boost publicity and year round show activity, while praise goes to Dick Hawkins for base housing readiness and Woodrow Epperson for veteran support.
Overseas veterans unite under a fraternal and patriotic aim to preserve memory of the dead, assist widows and orphans, and defend American freedoms. Alpine seeks strong post growth, invites eligible veterans to join, citing wartime eligibility and ongoing recruitment success.
The VFW urges eligible veterans to join this week, highlighting campaign medal eligibility for foreign soil or hostile waters. Dues and admission total $5.50 for the rest of the year, aiming to strengthen Pine’s post with qualified members.
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