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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
1
Local boosters announce a pictured tour across the area scheduled for next week. The event, coordinated by HR Sait and J B San Antonio, aims to showcase community scenes and support local projects.
Fort Davis remains a key route as extensive paving on U and Highway 90 redirects east and westbound traffic through Fort Davis and Talmedon. Belmorden drivers meet the Old Spanish Trail pavement, with volumes expected to surge once all-weather surface from Van Horn to San Antonio and beyond is complete.
The Alpine High School band, led by Russell Pinkerton, is making fine progress with strong support from patrons and parents. A band parents association has been formed with A. F. Bobineon as president and officers including R. A. Whiteside as vice president, Mrs. Aza A. Jeune as secretary, and Mrs. T. A. Beard as treasurer. A concert was held in Sanderson and future concerts are planned in Van Horn and Ojinaga, with Alpine performances also on the schedule.
A city election is scheduled for next week to select a mayor and two commissioners by voters. The post outlines the upcoming races and positions on the ballot.
The Sul Ross male glee club will give a single concert in the auditorium next Tuesday at eight o clock. Admission is 25 cents for students.
The Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Texas voted to sponsor expanded animal husbandry facilities at Sul Ross State College after a Del Rio convention. The Alpine area’s suitability for sheep and goats prompted support for training programs led by Bierechwale and plans outlined by A J Blerechwale. Charlee Chambers of Alpine was named dealer for Frigidaire RCA Victor radios and washing machines via W G Walz Co in El Paso.
A PTA officer addresses groups on Tuesday focusing on teacher expectations and student engagement. The event highlights collaboration with educators and outlines goals for upcoming school activities.
The Order of Eastern Star conducted a school of instruction here yesterday with Fort Davis Marfa Fort Stockton and Alpine chapters co hosting Grand officers Norma Allen Bina and others attending. Charter members from nearby towns attended the event and participated in the sessions led by district and grand officers.
Alpine High School track team will compete in the Highland Relays to be held in Marfa on Saturday of next week. Coach B H Warrock announced the entry. The event is sponsored by the Marfa schools with cooperation from the Marfa Chamber of Commerce.
Del Rio officials report Medina and Uvalde counties will buy right of way to relocate Highway 90 from Sabinal to Del Rio. Sam HL Wall, chair of the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce highway committee, says the plan, supported by San Antonio to Del Rio chambers, aims to remove a grade crossing. The project to cost about 290000 will cut 2.7 miles between Sabinal and Del Rio and remove 16 sharp curves and several underpasses under rain.
Mrs. Carl Thain died suddenly at the home of Mr and Mrs T R Moody in Houston of a cerebral hemorrhage late Monday afternoon. She had earlier attack in February and was treated in an El Paso hospital. She returned to Alpine and visited Moodys in hopes of recovery. She was born in San Antonio and lived in Alpine since 1900 except three years in New Mexico. Survived by her husband and sister Mrs Howard Hamilton.
Fort Davis on March 30 reports a three way track meet with Marfa, Van Horn, and Fort Davis. Marfa won team honors with 68 points led by Harry Elmendorf 23 points, while Van Horn totaled 60 and Fort Davis 38. First places spanned sprints hurdles and field events with many readable names and results. The election saw high activity with wet and dry forces contesting.
The recent sale of 88 registered Hereford bulls to ranchers in the area was reported by Alpine breeder W. A. Daugherty. Seventy five bulls went to A. R. Eppenauer of Fort Davis, seven to Howard Roberts of Dryden, four to John Oates of Fort Stockton, and two to Dees Bros of Hovey.
The Rainbow Girls celebrate their founding with an annual dedication service at the Methodist church Sunday evening at eight o'clock. Rev Poage will deliver a sermon on the Rainbow's meaning. Each girl will honor Mason as an event. Miss Margaret Weyerts is Worthy Advisor and Mrs Nell Ferguson is Mother Advisor of the Alpine Rainbows.
Drilling is in progress at Brewster County oil test locations with depths over 1400 feet at the H D Wilcox Kokernot ranch near Alpine. The Dodson Means Hovey Dome location was expected to be past the tool string last night after weeks of fishing, a whipstock was set to free the obstruction.
First Baptist Church will host Student Night with the Baptist Student Union of Rees College leading the program. Miss Gladys Mason BISU president will speak and the service will include student orations and musical numbers. Rev. O M Palmer will be pastor advisor and invitees include school and BE BU friends. The program starts promptly at rm.
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