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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1931
Page
6
W T Palmer of Regal Manufacturing asserts new drivers may be safer than veterans. He argues novices are more careful due to inexperience while seasoned drivers are overconfident and take risks. He cites upkeep neglect and overfamiliarity as accident factors, claiming many mishaps come from experienced drivers.
A flood of reminiscences follows the World Telegram merger. Nellie Bly Cochran led a record 72 days 6 hours trip around the world echoing Jules Verne. The piece notes Verne's novel influence and Nellie Bly's fame driven by Pulitzer. It mentions Siamese king and queen, and an April 20 arrival expected with U.S. officials at the border and White House reception planned.
The article discusses social science urging focus on poor children. It notes states fund home care for needy kids rather than institutions, with allowances varying by family size and number of children. It cites French and other programs, plus worker and hospital funding references and a world sports note about King Alfonso’s throne troubles.
The largest club meeting of the year was held April 1 in Marathon with Mrs. TM Shely as hostess. President Mrs. Louie Ritchey was absent. vice president Mrs. Gil W Worthington presided. Program on Health led by RW Arnold covered Health roll call and topics like Contagious Disease and High Blood Pressure. Refreshments followed for many members and guests. Reporter Me E R Finck, formerly at Hondo, moved to Marathon as third trick operator at the depot. position recently filled by Mr. went to Del.
Ladies of the Marathon Stay club hosted a Friday bridge and 42 evening at the Club House. Jan Roberts won a big horn bridge prize, Henry Culp topped pitch, Jock Yarbro led in 42, and the star quilt donated by Be T.M. Shely, numbered 64, went to Zenas Deele. Sandwiches were served to a large group. Mrs. Har Ramsey and her children, Jack and Joe, visit San Angelo with relatives as her husband motored from Onona to see Mr. Ghant who bought the Rasey Drug store.
Fort Stockton reports the start of construction on a new $100,000 high school with Oates and Son as contractors. The modern three-story building will sit west of the current trace, replace the old structure, and feature two wings including a large auditorium. Meanwhile residents travel and visit family in nearby towns as others relocate or plan future visits.
Edwardo Ortis son of Ortiz and Victoriane Mot daughter of Francisco Monelor were married in a Catholic ceremony at Sanderson conducted by Father Beltrant. John Hollis and his wife drove to Pt Stockton last week for the event. L F Buttrilt returned Thursday from Lordsburg New Mexico after a three month stay bringing back most of his cattle. Mr Skinner of El Paso and his son Walter of San Antonio visited last week and spent time at Mr Skinner's Tron Mountain ranch.
U ler Palmer of Gold Hill Nevada, owner of the rich One Man Mine near Wendover Utah, assays up to 1200 dollars per ton. He refuses to sell, keeps the mine running by semiannual blasting and shipments to a smelter, living comfortable on the proceeds.
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