03 Apr 1942
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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1942
Page
1
In Alpine Texas readers discuss dog overpopulation and raids on livestock, noting several incidents including sheep losses and a near dress ruin as evidence for stricter dog control. The column also mentions a rain request from a reader, a postal address change, and a wartime pay critique by a Baltimore union.
Alpine FFA stock wins show honors at the El Paso livestock event last week. Alpine participants earned multiple firsts through thirteenths across lamb and calf classes, selling prices ranged from 17 cents per pound on calves to higher for prize animals. Judge R. C. Mitchell praised the team’s performance and local support.
Alpine voters face two elections next week with Alpine Independent School District trustees E Patterson and D N Scott seeking another term. In the city race Mayor Starns and Commissioners Felix McGaughy and Clay Holland seek re election. write-in candidates allowed. Forecast suggests light turnout.
Charies G Burnam announces this week as a candidate for reelection to the office of commissioner of Prec 4 Brewster county He claims his experience will provide satisfactory service and asks Prec 4 residents to consider his qualifications at the July election.
A new frame tucco house is under construction in the north part of town for Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Walker. The residence will have five rooms and is being built by contractor C. C. Cowell.
An airplane hunt in Breuster Jeff Davis and Presidio counties nets 111 eagles and three coyotes in 30 days. Pilot J O Casparis and game warden Ray Williams chase eagles from Starns Field with a rancher hire system. Most birds are killed for their wings up to 3000 feet. Williams praises the hunt while noting the Mexican golden eagle preys on lambs and can kill 10 to 20 lambs yearly.
Knights Templar Jalpine Commandery plans its annual Easter service at the Marfa Methodist Church Sunday evening at o clock. Rev. Ray W. Ross of the Marfa church will deliver the address as several Knights from the area are expected to attend.
Mr and Mrs A Vick Winter and their son Ward of Fort Stockton return from visiting their son and brother Vick known as Dobber, a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps stationed at Pine Camp New York. Dobber sailed March 19 from Charleston for an undisclosed destination, with a letter home noting four days at sea and no destination details. Government bonds and stamps are praised as the safest investment on the market.
Registration of motor vehicles for 1942 reached 1195 yesterday morning per the tax collector. Early predictions that totals would lag behind 191 fell short, with the year’s total at 1219 and 24 higher than yesterday. Many owners still applying as week ends, likely matching or surpassing last year. Year’s registrations include 833 passenger cars 230 commercial vehicles and 124 farm vehicles.
Clay Holland was named last week on the Brewster county selective service board succeeding J W Gillett who resigned to enter active service in the army He was also appointed on the city commission succeeding Mr Gillett This item notes local government changes and wartime service enlistment implications.
Texas A and M and U S Department of Agriculture begin field survey in the Big Bend to assess guayule viability for rubber. President Walton says experts will study open ground across sides of the Rio Grande with rancher aid, aiming to justify a processing plant if sufficient material is found.
Mrs. James Brown Davis, longtime Fort Davis resident, died Sunday after an illness of nearly a year. Funeral services were held Monday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Richard G. Irving officiating. Survived by daughters Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Cooper, 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Burial followed in Fort Davis cemetery.
Progress report shows about 180 000 of 900 000 acres needed for Big Bend National Park area have been acquired with state and school funds, private deals totaling over 300 000 acres, and plans to obtain 150 000 more through private negotiations or condemnation if required. Gene Thompson, appraiser for the State Parks board, said 75 percent of acres required may be obtained in 60 days and delivery to the National Park Service before August 91.
The Easter morning service at the Methodist church will include an organ prelude by Mrs. Paul Vox and a sequence of choral numbers performed by various choirs. Performances include The Earth In Darkness Lies The Lament of the Women Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Death Where Is Thy Sting Fear Not Ye Rejoice Our Savior Lives and Victory. The choir is directed by Mrs. Bill Winter. The public is invited to attend.
The article describes Mexican residents near Big Bend National Park as adding cultural richness through Old Mexican customs, festive spirit, and simple living. It notes their tortilla based diet, reverence at home altars, fondness for holidays, and a respectful stance toward the Stars and Stripes while resisting rapid modernization.
Tri County Council of Parent Teachers formed at a meeting last week with representatives from Alpine Fort Davis Marathon Marfa and Presidio. Mrs J Clark and Mrs EC Coleman named officers. Marfa's Grease of Marfa elected secretary. New officers include Mrs Plans Chambers Marsizan president, Mrs Rowland Martin Marathon vice president, and other posts. Council aims to meet twice yearly, with meetings held in Alpine during rationing periods.
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