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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1950
Page
1
A column reflects on typographical slips in newspaper copy and the editor’s dilemma of handling misprints. It recalls a reader inquiry about a party stunt and notes lax reporting, joking about past errors while acknowledging production issues with the No. 1 line.
Alpine community hosts a 12 hour training course for volunteer workers sponsored by the Study club of Alpine. About 25 women attended as nine Alpine residents prepared to receive certificates and participate in cancer awareness and screening efforts.
The Alpine Bucks drill and board conference in preparation for a non conference game with the Ozona Lions at Alpine 8 o clock. Junior David Vance 60 pound guard is sidelined with an injured knee. Starting lineup includes Marin Moreno Tick Shepperd Lara Cowell Leyva Williams Jobes Hernandez Hammons O Donnell Barrow and Gerdine Barrow. The Bucks will also face Marfa Shorthorns in Marfa on September 29.
Ted Scown, Jonahans rushed 8 times for 97 yards lost 7, caught one pass for 30 yards, punted 8 times for 185 yards, two blocked, scored 1 touchdown, intercepted a pass, returned a punt for yards and a kickoff for 20. Dickie Street carried 11 times for 40 yards with 4 lost. Joe Sanchez fullback 3 for 28, Charles Laffoon quarterback 9 for 16 with 4 passes attempted and 4–.
Marfa hosts the Alpine Sewing contest opening for the fourth year under Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Assn and Wool Bureau. Open to girls ages 14 to 22, the event features junior senior and original design classes with 100 percent virgin wool or 50/50 wool mohair fabrics. Area winners advance to state and national contests. area includes Presidio and El Paso counties with key organizers named.
Seven G I homes built by Bowers Construction of Odessa since May were completed last week and owners began moving in. Prices range from seven to nine thousand dollars with two bedrooms each and some with garages. Buyers include Mr and Mrs Joe Pardoll, Mr and Mrs Bill Allen, Dr and Mrs T E Coats, Mr and Mrs Erin Murray, Mr and Mrs J R Dillard, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Clouse, and Mr and Mrs John. A new house started this week by RG Crowder in the Hancock addition behind Bill Winter’s home. it will be 40 by 50 feet, concrete tile, with six rooms and a bath. Mr and Mrs Crowder recently moved from Snyder.
The Sul Ross Lobos face Abilene Christian in Alpine on Saturday night in a Texas Conference clash. Wildcats head coach Garvin Beauchamp leads ACC with 60 players vs Sul Ross with 45, in a game marking the first meeting since 1986 and pitting ACC against Lone Star Conference contenders.
The Sul Ross team tops the Lone Star League debut, edging Sam Houston and others in a rocky conference start. Newcomer Sul Ross shows immediate impact as they press for conference honors with standout play from Ted Scown and Stephen F. Austin connections noted.
The article notes the National Conference on State Parks plans its 30th annual meeting in Texas October 5 to 11 with events at Rastrop and Austin. Delegates will visit Longhorn country sites including Colorado River, Lake Austin, San Antonio, Garner State Park, Big Bend, and more, with Governor Shivers attending the Austin sessions.
The No 1 lino tyne machine suffers a breakdown delaying use this week. New parts are needed before metal pot can be used again. some material is omitted. Rose Coleman begins a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship after August 14 at a university, having spent July and August at Vassar as a pediatrician for children of workers.
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