This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
7
William J Tucker of Longview appointed as the new fish and game commissioner. A former commissioner, William Starret, known as Colonel Dill, also a newspaper man, returns in the field, with Tucker nicknamed Will and likely to be called Bill by the public as his fame grows through circulation.
Alpine High School contestants triumphed at Marathon, scoring 135 to 105 over Marathon and winning most events while Marathon took many literary and musical contests. Alpine placed all twelve entrants for the district meet April 14 and 15, with music memory winners Frances McCutcheon and Anna Dew Phelps tagged to advance.
L J Edwards was buried Saturday in Alpine Cemetery after a large funeral service led by Rex Baren Sparks. The ceremony included many long-time local pallbearers and family members from Fort Worth and Lone Wolf Oklahoma, with numerous flowers and tribute from friends.
J D Jackson and Senator Berkeley attended the Presidio chamber of commerce meeting on the first Tuesday. Presidio citizens agreed to donate a 10 million acre tract for the railroad right of way and buildings. Judge Puller of Marfa chamber was present and spoke during the discussion. Juan Trevino of Mexico gave a speech. The gathering ended with a banquet and enthusiastic toast.
Two games of real baseball are assured today and tomorrow as Sul Ross meets the Southern Pacific nine from El Paso on Jackson Field. The visiting club is a strong El Paso aggregation likely to represent the Copper League in the season. The Railroaders reportedly bring three professional players. The college team, led by Martin and Dowler, is expected to put up a stout showing against the border club and draw support for the Lobos.
The Bree County Interscholastic League Meet occurred in Marathon on April 1 with Alpine leading most events. Alpine swept many track and field contests while Marathon excelled in literary events and girls volleyball. a large Alpine delegation attended and a noon barbecue drew about a thousand visitors. Local clubs met weekly, including the PT Study Club at Hush School Auditorium debating whether the President’s Cabin should have a Secretary of Education, and the Baptist Missionary Society refining Bible readings. A costume party at a ranch featured dancing, punch, and oak, as Mr and Mrs J V Taylor hosted.
Alpine loses 65 to Marfa in season opener as manager 8. G. Simton praises the hard fought contest. A return game is scheduled for next Sunday at Patsize Avalanche grounds.
Ford, known to friends as a “all,” left Saturday to join the Oma ha Giants as a pitcher. He had been a valuable athlete at Sul Ross, earning All Southwestern football ends for two years and center on the All Southwestern basketball teams in 26 and 27. He arrived from Tulsa, Texas two years ago and built a strong college reputation, with Sul Ross students hoping he returns for fall football.
Murphy Johnson at McMarry Plumbing Co offers electrical inspections and removal of fire hazards. We do West Joba. Night phone 273.
Advertising in the Avalanche is trimmed by circulation considerations, with the backing of circulation figures guiding which ads remain and how they are positioned. The measure reflects how reader reach influences ad space and pricing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.