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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1949
Page
8
City Engineer Frank Rossie told the city council the seven old wooden buildings were up for sale by bidding under legal notice. Bids totaled just over the amount, and Ross bought an $18 advertisement in four local papers. The buildings sold for 1,050.
Sth E notes Alpine Fucks football spirit in Marfa despite score. Town of 5780 cheers opener as Red Pierce and team receive praise for sportsmanship. Sul Ross students arrive, locals urge newcomers to enjoy Alpine’s charm and potential. Houghton's promotes Westinghouse range and rotary Regal floor care devices.
The Alpine P T A held its first meeting in the high school auditorium with Mrs C F Cox presiding. The program included a school band performance under E J Fossan and a talk by Mr Cain on the Gilmer Aiken bill and education. Officers were elected and a social hour followed in Home Economics.
Abilene report from West Texas Chamber of Commerce surveys wool and Mohair potentialities in the region. Texas supplies 25 percent of U S wool and 90 percent of Mohair, with Ed wards Plateau in West Texas as a main source. The study highlights favorable conditions, existing mills, trained labor, and Texas Tech textile engineering programs as supports for new wool manufacturing in the area.
West Texas chamber of commerce seeks a standout West Texas photograph for publicity. The first annual contest with the Museum of Fine Arts offers 4x5 Graflex cameras as prizes in professional and amateur divisions. Entries due September 30 with judging by staff. cooperation from 132 county chambers.
The survey advocates a vigorous integrated education and research program to develop West Texas industry. It warns against expecting a bonanza, stressing instead a solidly founded, economically sound industry that will grow on its own merit.
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