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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
1
Fort Davis readers report mixed delivery of the Avalanche with postmaster Bogle noting arrivals, Mil ler at Limpia Hotel not receiving his copy despite payment, and E H Carlton handing two dollars for a one year subscription. Carlton praises the paper and its park coverage while others express frustration over delays.
Morelock Park near Sul Ross State Teachers College was dedicated last Saturday with students, faculty, and local businessmen in attendance. A nine hole golf course on campus promises to be a challenging attraction as golfers cope with rocks on Hancock Hill while practicing for matches with town residents.
J W Potter a rancher from Brewster County announces his candidacy for commissioner of precinct 4. He has lived in the area three years and is active in the goat raising industry.
The Marathon school presented Come out of the Kitchen a three act comedy to a large appreciative audience at the local high school auditorium. The school orchestra opened with a splendid concert and is regarded as one of the best in the state. The show also funded a prior performance at Fort Davis.
Drilling underway on the Jim P. Wilson ranch south of town with Green Valley Ol drilling to 500 feet where casing is set. President J E Loddridge notes the Wilson No 2 well mirrors the first in formation and is located in Brewster County on block 1 212.
President Morelock Misseswatey Boardman and Frances Gillett of Sul Ross College depart Tuesday for Pecos for a district Parent-Teacher Association meeting where they will present a program. From Pecos they go to Big Spring Colorado and Sweetwater for further programs with Morelock lecturing and others performing music.
Mrs. Jim Casner and Mrs Anja Wilson hosted the Christian Woman's Missionary Society meeting at Casner's home. Mrs Fulcher led the afternoon with a talk on South America and Mrs Lillie Phelps performed a piano solo. Refreshments were served.
An APC exhibit of original etchings lithographs and woodcuts by renowned artists opens in Sol Rose State Teachers College Went Texa s Museum on April 22 and 23. The event organized by the Woman's Study Club and Sal Rows Art Club includes chapel programs gallery talks and public viewing for Alpine residents and school groups.
The Civic League inaugurates a spring Clean-Up campaign in Alpine with aims to boost sanitation and beautification, reduce fire hazards, and enlist every citizen. Fire Chief McMurry backs the drive as residents remove junk from attics, cellars, porches, and yards to curb dangerous rubbish and storage hazards.
The Alpine Rotary delegation leaves today for El Paso to attend the district meet of Rotarians from parts of Texas New Mexico and Arizona. About twenty Rotarians are signed to go with De Marvin Turmey leading the group by auto or rail. The local club plans to inform other Rotarians about Alpine and its people as they travel.
Mrs Wells McIntyre hosted her Bridge Club at a ranch home with a luncheon and bridge afternoon. Crystal marmalade jars served as favors at each table and Mrs C D Wood won high score while Mrs Zeb Deele led guests. Guest list included C McCool Best John Young Jr Zeb Deele McMurry Burgess W H Terry C D Wood Clay Holland Shirley Seales Watson Anja Wilson Pauline Terry. A stray note mentions roast pork origin in a hut fire with a pig death.
Contracts for building cottages to house Sul Ross College attendees will be let by week’s end. The C of C committee discussed bids with contractors and architects, with Dr. Berkeley indicating an award is likely. Construction will start immediately and full contractor details will appear next week.
Arrangements have been perfected for the Dallas Good Will party to be entertained in Alpine on April 20. Mrs. Famiton, Alpine chamber of commerce secretary, says the party will be met by Alpine citizens and taken on a city tour by auto, with a canyon drive if time permits. souvenirs and literature promoting Alpine will be distributed. Shirley Seales, first vice president, will oversee plans. The party arrives at 7:20 p m from the west and stays one hour according to the schedule.
Green Valley vnz Company relocates headquarters this week to the Holland Hotel building. They take two rooms beside the lobby with Pete Crawford occupying the front room facing the street.
The Alpine district meet on April 16 and 17 at Sul Ross College is expected to attract many contenders from El Paso Hudspeth Culberson and surrounding counties. Activities include track and field events essay contests declamation and extemporaneous speaking with a full schedule of preliminaries and public programs at the college auditorium.
W. Daugherty, a former Alpine boy from Avy Pine, has won a Harvard University scholarship. He graduated from Texas A&M with B.S. and M.R. degrees after high school in Alpine, and will enter Harvard to pursue studies toward a Ph.D. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Daugherty of Alpine.
The Avalanche reports T. E. M. will depart with the Alpine delegation Wednesday to attend the 12th District Rotary convention in El Paso. The paper notes a lighter issue this week and hopes the editor finds inspiration for next week.
The 26th Annual Good Will Tour sponsored by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce will arrive in Alpine April 20 at 7 30 a m and stay one hour. About 150 representatives will travel by eleven coaches to bring greetings across South and Southwest Texas.
West Texas Motor Co Ford dealers report an agreement to sell the local Ford agency to Geo Pace of Fort Stockton. Officials say all conditions must be met and the sale could become effective this week.
Tam actor announces candidacy for commissioner of precinct four. Residing near Mariscal he pledges to know the conditions and needs of the precinct and to lead Team 4 for all the people with a solid vote incentive.
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