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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1926
Page
1
An Austin origin note questions whether Alpine's Sul Ross College will be abandoned in June 1926 or 1927. John M. Sharpe defends Sul Ross citing climate and regional benefits. The item includes local travel anecdotes, cottage project updates, and a political chat about governors, ending with a freeze and blame query.
Through the courtesy of E C Mosley Mojave Theatre Monday and Tuesday nights gave part of the proceeds from ticket sales by solicitors to the Episcopal Church. The money will be applied to the church’s indebtedness. A neat sum was realized though exact figures were unavailable.
San Antonio officials and dealer L F Birdsong accompanied by Pete Crawford logged the Border Highway route from Alpine to Fort Davis and back. They praised road conditions and scenic beauty, and plan to publish a detailed road chart with bridges hotels and facilities for tourists this summer.
Local Civic League plans a city wide clean up and paint up week in the near future. The date is not set yet but a thorough campaign is expected to begin soon with announcements to follow in these columns.
Alpine resident Thomas Teece died at El Paso Masonic Hospital after several months of ill health. He contracted a severe cold in the days before death. His daughter Miss Mary Teece left for El Paso and will accompany the body to New York for interment.
A chamber of commerce committee reports strong public support for funds to buy a site and build nine Sul Bows cottages for students. Dr. Berkeley says funds will cover purchases and construction, with sites under consideration and work to start soon for summer normal use.
Alpine Commandery Knights Templar will conduct an Easter service next Sunday at the First United Church in Marfa. Rev. M. Buhler will deliver the sermon, with visiting Knights expected from across the district. Dr. J.B. Wright, commander, notes Marfa’s strong local membership and says the service follows an invitation fromTemplars there.
Mrs Edith Hopson secretary and Dr John W Brown physician at Terlingua in the city today. Dr Brown formerly served as city health officer at El.
The Trans Pecos Abstract Company moved from the Holland Hotel to the Model Tailor building acquired from Jerome Lackey. Hopson says the new quarters unite his business and family under one roof, aiding oversight by Mrs. Hopson.
County Agent R A Miller reports strong results from a coyote poisoning drive across Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio counties covering about 4000 square miles. Some 10500 baits have been set in thirty days using strychnine pork, with costs to ranchers at 1.25 cents per bait and demonstrations on gopher control conducted with I C Whitehead. Cooperation and full-scale baiting are urged to curb coyotes and protect livestock, as cold weather favors campaigns.
The Wren a play staged by local talent at the high school auditorium last Friday evening was pronounced a success by attendees despite bad weather reducing attendance. About $60 was realized, with proceeds shared between the Rebekah Lodge and the Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs M L Hopson notes plans to perform again when weather improves.
Ars. M. T. Chastain suffered severe cuts to nose and face and heavy bruises when the car she rode in struck a lamp post at the southeast corner of the courthouse last Friday night. Driver Mr. Chastain and Velma Johnson escaped injury. Mrs. Chastain was thrown against the front seat and injured, though injuries deemed serious only if complications arise.
The New Green Valley well was spudded in last Saturday as Ralph Doddridge vice president of Green Valley Oil Corporation reports steady drilling since Tuesday morning. Progress is rapid and officials expect completion within 40 to 60 days barring major breakdowns or trouble.
Don Littleton Finis and Ralph share detailed life histories from birth to present at yesterday’s Rotary meeting. Some members suspect some disclosures were not fully candid. A telegram hints at personal matters withheld. The club enjoyed songs and a new Rotary anthem with local performers.
Alpine to receive two new crack trains under the updated schedule shown by agent L B Starna. The Argonaut will arrive Alpine eastbound at 2:09 am and westbound at 4:55 pm, with Trains 104 8 and 102 Sunset Limited 166 detailed. Trains 109 and 110 are discontinued under the new plan.
A severe freeze and blizzard struck the Davis Mountain Alpine area last week, causing widespread damage to fruit crops and truck farms with losses in the thousands. Nineteen early forecasts note a mixed outlook, as some growers report total crop destruction in orchards while others expect recovery with a strong apple harvest amid cautious optimism.
The piece argues sentiment in commerce, claiming friendship and friendly service drive sales more than clever technique. It asserts people trade at stores with helpful staff, creating neighborhood communities where everyone benefits from neighborly cooperation and advertiser-supported shopping.
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