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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
1
A poem on Texas unity contrasts with West Texas independence and cites a call for a split state. The piece critiques a Texas census miscounts in Alpine, noting 1920 and 1930 figures differ from federal tallies by hundreds, urging chambers and civic groups to ensure accurate listings and reporting.
The district supervisor urged cooperation in the census and asked residents who believe they were overlooked to communicate with the bureau now. The appeal was made during a visit here on Wednesday.
The Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce state board backs the buy an acre plan to acquire land for a Big Bend national park and pledges aid to the solicitation drive. E G Aycock Fort Worth outlines the program to 78 member organizations and regional vice presidents.
Alpine Garden club announces a beautification contest with prizes for residents whose yards show the greatest improvement from now to September 15. Up to 12 entrants are needed. interested residents should phone Mrs Gene Parr for yard photos. Final pictures will capture progress at contest end. Posters will be displayed downtown to publicize progress.
The Texas Highway Department in Austin awarded Public Construction Co. of Denton a contract to lay seal coat on 16.9 miles of U S Highway 90 from 14 miles east of Marathon to the Pecos County line. Bid amount was 11,183 dollars.
Junior High P T A session focused on recreation with four boys presenting sport preferences football basketball track and baseball. Principal Mr Cain welcomed members and discussed sports values while Mrs Guy Crawford announced dental examinations and mothers volunteering hours. Officers for next year were elected: President Mrs L C Pope Vice President Mrs E C Coleman Secretary Mrs Bernal Slight Treasurer Mrs Pink Phelps. The president will attend the district convention in Van Horn April 23-24. parents of upcoming kindergartners are invited to attend May 20.
Fort Worth April 15 football fund drive aims to raise money for land for the Big Bend National Park. High school teams from eight Fort Worth schools will play on September 14 in a four quarter format, with games across Texas counties to boost support and showcase teams.
Two fire alarms were sounded this week. One Tuesday afternoon due to overheated brakes on a car owned by C. C. Gulley Sul Ross business manager. The other Wednesday morning responded to a grass fire east of the Frank Young home on East Avenue E with no damage.
A late April freeze hit Apple Valley orchards on April 11 and 12, blacking fruit trees including Delicious varieties and damaging early apples in many groves. Walnuts and tender leaves also affected, though Alpine reports show little damage. Weather notes include a 28 degree low at Sul Ross and a light Wednesday shower.
J L Anderson, confined to his home for several months due to injuries from a fall, is reported to be improving slowly as he recovers.
Dr. Joel Wright of Alpine was chosen governor of District 115 Rotary International at the 17th annual conference in Albuquerque New Mexico this week. Wright raised Alpine Rotaries profile by doubling club membership and backing local programs during his presidency. He serves as vice president and will assume office in July. District 115 covers 31 clubs in New Mexico and West Texas. Other Alpine Rotarians at the meeting included Dr. Clifford B Asey and Mrs Casey among others. Dr Casey spoke on the program My Boy.
Alpine residents can see Gone With the Wind at the Granada starting next Wednesday for four days. Three daily showings at 10 am 2 pm and night performances with 75 cent daytime admission and 1.20 dollar evening price. Reservations available at the Granada.
E C Spann age 41 died Wednesday night at the Newsom home after a sudden heart attack. He had moved from his ranch in Northern Coahuila Mexico for medical care and was recovering from an operation. A Hayneville Alabama native, he lived in Brewster county 13 years before moving to Mexico seven years ago. Survived by his widow Eunice Sublett and a nine year old son James. Funeral held yesterday at 5 pm at the Newsom home with Rev M M Fulmer officiating. burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
Ira Bowles of Alpine son of Nay Bowles is chosen again for the Westminster Choir of Westminster Choir College Princeton N J. The group, which toured the continent last winter, will include him in the next year’s choir.
Members of the congregation carried out recent renovations at the Christian church and parsonage. Work included redecorating the parsonage installing a new water heater and living room rug and a general cleanup of the church building.
The Tex as Good Roads association reports Brewster Jeff Davis and Presidio counties kept most motor vehicle license funds last year while the state received small amounts from duplicates and penalties. El Paso retained 175000 and sent 188872 to the state. overall Texas saw a large rise in vehicle miles and expects more in 1940. Laurence E. Wood called the figures authentic and instructive.
Jean Burling daughter of Mr and Mrs C Fling who underwent aotomy at Alpine hospital Sunday is reported to be making satisfactory improvement.
The Tri Arts Series closes with Elora Sornsen in costumed song drama and Harold Gelman at the Sul Ross Auditorium on Friday April 26 at 8 15 p m. Sornsen studies period costumes and uses authentic re productions while Gelman, a UM graduate and Juilliard fellow, is noted as a pianist and lecturer.
Extensive remodeling and modernization underway at the H. L. Kokernot 66 headquarters ranch located 22 miles north of Alpine. Work includes the Kokernot residence and a nearby guest house with R. W. Peters serving as contractor.
Sul Ross College announces May 4 Homecoming featuring Play Day first of its kind and a Court of Awards in the gym. Ex students luncheon chaired by Mrs. Dorothy Scannell with R M Bankhead and others. Kokernot Park hosts a large barbecue for ex students and students after ceremonies.
The Permian Basin Volunteer Firemen's Association held a large Alpine gathering last Saturday drawing 278 registered attendees from out of town. About 700 people were served at a Kokernot Park barbecue organized with the city commission and town residents. The 20 30 club hosted a tea and music program at Sul Ross College from 1 to 3 pm, followed by a Big Bend museum tour. In the afternoon a business session voted to keep quarterly meetings and designate Big Spring as the next host in July, with speakers including State Senator H L Winfield Frank Williams and H B Satterfield.
The Alpine Volunteer Fire Department expresses gratitude to merchants and the public for their cooperation during the recent convention in Alpine. The chief credits the support as essential to the meeting's success.
Mr Satterfield stood in for Olin Culberson secretary of the State Piremen s association as Mayor L B Starns welcomed visitors J L Tidwell of Midland spoke Marfa won the six man hose connect race Pecos was second Fort Stockton and Midland tied for third Marfa also captured the two man hose contest McCamey second Fort Stockton won the women s hose event with Monahans second A large crowd attended the day Crane High School and Alpine bands performed a courthouse dance crowned Crane with 82 attendance to lead followed by Maria 35 Kermit 30 and others from Midland Fort Stockton Monahans Odessa McCamey Pecos Big Spring Wink College Station and Austin.
District 24 of the State Highway department displays wild flowers from El Paso Hudspeth Culberson Jeff Davis Presidio and Brewster counties in a free Marfa show at city hall. Highway workers gathered the blooms for the annual exhibit held in different district locations.
Dr and Mrs 0 ES Naee are mentioned in an incomplete San entry with unclear details and missing figures. The brief reads as a personal notice without full context or dates.
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