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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1950
Page
1
A Brewster County column discusses Lions Club kindness after a misprint about a death, vowing a courthouse bond election if a petition gathers enough qualified taxpayers. The piece notes political sensitivities, suggests circulating a petition, and hints at a convention weekend to drive attention as it closes with a lead into the next page.
Alpine schools launch a joint PTA and school board project to beautify and improve the Central campus and high school football field. O D Burleson’s crews move earth as irrigation and grassing work planned, with $1500 from the PTA and board funding.
President R M Hawkins of Sul Ross College and Felix Mc Gaughy of Alpine chamber of commerce led a delegation by plane to Washington to invite President Truman to attend the Big Bend National Park opening on Oct 11. Joining them were City Commissioner F L McCollum J E Casner and Dr. Ross Maxwell plus Ex-State Senator H L Winfield editor W J Hooten and publishers Amon Carter and others. The Alpine group arrived in Washington Tuesday night and will likely return home this weekend.
A photograph shows a $100000 employee bond payment from Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Co to cover embezzlement loss at The First National Bank of Alpine. Frank O. Ray of Alpine presented the check to H. L. Kokernot Jr. Insurers paid the draft within two months after loss was set.
A test of the citys newest water well located on Mrs Gertrude Mosss property south of town will be conducted in a few days. The 600 foot depth yielded a new water flow, expected to pump at least 100 gallons per minute, with a permanent pump planned and a tie into the city mains. Sul Ross geology department will survey formations within ten miles to locate additional drilling sites while city water needs, though higher with warm weather, should be met from current wells.
Mrs. Jack Cross reports that Mr. Cross is making satisfactory recovery after an operation at the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota last week. The note says he walked and sat up yesterday and today and that release from the hospital may not be long.
Alpine High principal James Crawford announced the last paid assembly of the 1949 50 school year will be Wednesday May 3 at 11 a m with limited attendance. Suki the highly educated Great Dane owned by Leon F Smith will croon with a show featuring bells drums and cymbals. Smith's act includes his son and daughters performing balancing stunts and dances while a fox terrier does hand balancing and acrobatics. Suki tours widely and has been featured in radio and film shorts by major studios.
Crews moved in materials and surveyed North 5th street lots to start construction on seven houses this week. West Texas Utilities set up power drop and meter outlet for the work. Foundation forms will be prepared for the first inspections with several ready at once. GI building lots were bought from Mrs. Chas Speck via Western Land & Live stock Commission Co of Alpine.
Alpine Rotary Club hosts Ladies' Night banquet at the Holland hotel with about 100 Rotarians and their Anns expected. Committees named for banquet duties. Sul Ross football team guests from last week. next week features a Community Service program and library tour.
The frame building on North Fifth Street in Alpine is being moved to a new location in South Alpine. Owned by D W Wells, it recently sold to Patricio Martinez and was built circa 1908 by Paul J Vogt. It housed a pool hall, then a drug store from 1912 to 1914 after the 1911 Front Street fire. Wells may raze adjacent structures for a modern building. First National Bank has a pending purchase of the corner site. Dr and Mrs W E Lockhart visited Austin last weekend.
Sul Ross college reports over 75 couples and families on the waiting list for cottages and apartments. Prospects unable to obtain housing offer to rent summer accommodations. contact the college business office room 214 Main Building or call 216 to help.
Sul Ross State College outlines a six week term from June 6 to July 14 and a second term July 18 to August 24. The program features 189 graduate courses, visiting specialists, a new Master of Education degree, art and nursery offerings, geology fieldwork, and specialized health and music programs.
Alpine Butane Co. received the largest shipment of Server gas refrigerators to date, 42 units totaling 359.1 cubic feet, delivered at the S. P. depot. D. D. Thomas announced one BN800 9.21 cubic foot box would be given away during the firm's fourth anniversary celebration, with 22 boxes in the shipment.
The Pack committee will meet at 6 45 p m on April 25 at the First Christian church to plan May activities. This meeting starts before the Pack gathering the same evening and all committee members are urged to attend.
J W Worth Frazer announces candidacy for reelection as Brewster County Clerk and District Clerk subject to the July Democratic primary. He has long served Brewster County citizens with courteous judgment and solid experience, earning strong support from voters familiar with his actions and advice.
District 2 T 2 Lions International prepares for a two day meeting in Alpine with headquarters at the Holland hotel. About 500 Lions and Lionesses are expected to attend with sessions at Alpine High School and the hotel. Main speaker is Herbert R Hargrave of Fresno California and activities include Big Bend park lectures by Dr Ross Maxwell.
Ninety nine crippled children were registered examined and given treatment recommendations at a free clinic Tuesday at the First Baptist church. Children came from Pecos Jeff Davis Presidio Terrell and Brewster counties under the Big Bend Medical Society and Crippled Children's program of the State Department of Health with specialists from El Paso advising on care. Local doctors social workers and volunteers supported the clinic.
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