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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1952
Page
1
A local historical column discusses the election year process from precinct conventions to county and state gatherings, urging voter participation and noting Easter observances. It contrasts public access to decisions with past cloakroom practices and stresses the moral imperative of civic involvement.
The nationally known House of David baseball club visits this weekend for two games with the Alpine Cowboys at Kokernot Field. Games start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The visitors are seasoned players with a history including Canada Mexico and Hawaii tours. A pepper game exhibition is featured fifth inning. Admission is 1.00 adults 50 cents children in the grandstand and 0.50 adults 25 cents children in the bleachers.
The Big Bend Sportsman's Club will meet Monday night April 14 at the chamber of commerce building. A wildlife movie will be shown and everyone is cordially invited to attend.
A Highland Texas party reports an antelope in Alpine taking a resident Carroll Simp son’s copy of the El Paso Times from a College Hill porch and eating it. Neighbors say antelopes have been causing yard damage, with the paper thiefer caught redhoofed as he inspected the scene.
Brewster County voters approve plans for jury dormitory upgrades at the courthouse. Architects Victor J. Smith and county officials schedule bids for April 14. Project includes enhanced washroom with shower, hot water, heating extensions, new closets and storage, insulation over attic areas, and weather stripping to improve comfort for jurors. Sergeant Billy Caldwell and family visit after two weeks with his unit in South Dakota.
Dr. Elzada Clover Dr. Pierre Vensereau and Dr. Rogers McTaugh of the University of Michigan map an eight week field trip for university students and professors to West Texas beginning June 25. They will study plants and animals of the Big Bend region and spend time around Alpine as guests of Dr and Mrs Barton H Warnock.
The combined choirs of Alpine Methodist Presbyterian and Christian churches presented Theodore Dubois The Seven Last Words of Christ on Palm Sunday evening. LeRoy Sewell and Rev Tease B. Pugh read the scriptural account. Soloists included Miss Maison Phillips Ross Hise Lilian Scott and actor Glenn F. Davis with organist Mary Bess Sloan. A reception followed in the undercroft with daisies sandwiches nuts and punch and a tape recording of the cantata was enjoyed.
The Sul Ross college rodeo team won the Intercollegiate rodeo at A M, compiling 470 points. George Tex Martin named all around cowboy with 192 points, top saddle horse and events. Ross May, Clyde May, Johnny Acker, Bob McCargo, Clay Cade, Mildred Zotten, Charlotte Cox, Mary Green among top finishers. Team leaves Alpine April 10 for Arlington intercollegiate rodeo.
Texas Department of Public Safety urges automobile owners in Brewster County to complete inspections by the deadline, noting about 2200 vehicles registered through March 31. Five inspection stations operate in the county with locations in Alpine and Marathon to avert a last minute rush.
The Explorer Scouts of the 1st Bend district stage a Saturday picnic on the Rockpile loop between Fort Davis and Valentine. Scouts arrive mid afternoon to climb mounts and take pictures, followed by a sandwich supper and entertainment. A weiner roast closes by 8 30 pm to allow dates to depart at a reasonable hour, directed by Dr Johnny Whiteaker of Alpine.
J W Frazer announced this week as a candidate for re election to the offices of county and district clerk subject to the action of voters in the July 26 primary. He asks voters to give due consideration to his candidacy and will appreciate anything done in his behalf. Cancer crusade opens here after April 20. The 1952 cancer crusade will begin in Brewster county after April AD. The slogan for 1982 adopted by the Cancer society is Cancer kills Tin 5 Strike back. Every arson is urged to join this crusade.
Alpine trackmen claimed top honors at the district meet as they swept several events led by George Davis Jack Richardson and David Hernandez in the 120 yard high hurdles. Blackwell and Marfa runners posted strong showings in sprints and middle distance races with times around 10.5 seconds for the 100 yard dash and 52.8 in the 440 yard dash. The meet featured surprise by Marfa defeating the Bucks in a practice session the prior week.
Record vote cast in school election as Sul Rost College Brass Ensemble completes week long tour. Nine members plus soloists performed for more than 11,000 students in San Antonio valley schools and in Pharr Donna Rio Grande City Mercedes Weslaco La Feria. Ensemble directed by Joseph Bellamah features Freshman players with one sophomore Byron Felder. Concerts planned in Ozona April 22 and more Texas bookings in April May.
Dr. R. M. Hawkins president of Sul Ross college has authorized faster holidays for faculty and administrative staff for April 10 to 14 inclusive. All offices will be closed during this period. Drury Wood of Del Rio visited his parents Captain and Mrs C D Wood here last Sunday.
Chalmers Broadfoot and W C Allen were re elected to three year terms on the Alpine school board. A record 843 votes were cast, surpassing 1947’s 829 with 14 voting places. Broadfoot received 679 votes and Allen 664. other candidates were J D Holman 188 and Wm J Sohl 183.
Alpine High nets fans celebrate as coaches Roark lead the team to five first places across district events on April 3 and 4. Pat Espy of For Davis edged Alpine Central's Peggy Wallace in grade school girls' singles while Uk e Livingston of Farta won grade school boys' singles. Fort Davis and Sanderson contended in various age groups with Alpine securing top spots in girls and boys doubles and several singles events.
Dallas Texans coach Jim Poetan toured Alpine as a potential August training camp site for 430 players. Officials from Sul Ross College and Alpine chambers welcomed the idea, praising altitude training while noting ongoing facility inspections and tentative plans.
County officials except commissioners filed for the July 26 primary. Democratic Executive Committee chairman Dr E Wright listed candidates: Jim Skinner sheriff assessor tax collector FP McGaughy county judge J W Frazer county and district clerk C E Patterson county attorney H R Gard county surveyor B C Garrett Justice Prec 1 Avora Owens had filed earlier. Commissioners planned to file next week.
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