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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
A columnist riffs on editor standards and quirks, tracing editor qualities from education to worldly experience. The piece mocks expecting flawless judgment and catalogs humorous, improbable qualifications from law to cryptic global travels, ending with a wry note on editor pay.
John Morgan and his wife sold their London area home after government changes in England and immigrated to Alpine. They traveled via Alpine to the West Coast and back, then settled in Alpine as new citizens, inspired by local connections with the Powells and the dog club. They face limited funds but pursue opportunities in Alpine, with John taking work and both sharing plans to tell others about Alpine’s appeal.
D L Cross reports to the board that Central school gym work is halted while foundations cure and steel arrives. lattice trusses to return from San Antonio soon. Centennial work advances with stage walls near completion and 95 percent wiring. High school updates include asbestos replacement, boiler removal, Celotex installation, weather tight roof, and glazing of windows. band hall nearly ready but fire stairs pending. Overall progress is strong with substantial work remaining.
S W Wooley, 74, longtime Highland water well drilling contractor, died in San Antonio last Monday. Funeral services were held in Marfa on Wednesday with interment in Marfa cemetery. Survived by widow and three children Pat Wooley of Austin Walter Wooley an associational missionary in Na and Mrs L G Miller of Alpine. all children attended.
In Pecos officials announce 50 registrations for the first two camping periods at the Permian Basin Girl Scout Camp in Fern Canyon between Alpine and Fort Davis. Six sessions run June 6 to July 30 with fees of 14 dollars per week.
The chamber of commerce plans a remodeled headquarters on N 3rd street with an office for the manager a reception area a large rear meeting room and space for about 100 people. Financing for remodeling has hit a snag despite unanimous board approval and a remodeling contract being let.
Richard Lee Williams, 16, was found with a .22 caliber bullet in his chest on March 24 and treated at Shannon hospital. The wound passed through his left chest near the heart, through intestines, and out near the right kidney. He received 11 blood transfusions and two surgical operations and is progressing to sit up, walk a little, and eat solid foods under care of nurses.
The San Angelo Horse show and Cutting Horse contest entries were extended to Monday April 25 at the request of West Texas owners. The show runs May 13 to 15 with 28 halter trophies across four divisions and a $500 cutting horse purse plus $50 entry fees.
Mrs Lilly Phillips Mrs F L McCollum and son Lee left yesterday for a visit with relatives at Groesbeck.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bow and Miss Lois Burleson were visitors in San Antonio the past week.
The Big Bend area is hailed as a premier geological lab by Dr. Baker and others. A joint Sul Ross A and M program proposed geology courses, field trips, and a planned Geological Center with housing for 72 students and a two story research laboratory funded in part by a WPA grant of 19,865.00.
Dr H W Morelock recalls a proposed geological service for Texas colleges that failed after the legislature denied funding and WPA support waned with World War II. The episode left a lasting impact on Texas geologists and the Texas Academy of Science while Sul Ross University marked a pivotal 1939 dedication of the McDonald Astronomical Observatory with world scientists in attendance.
Herbert Lee Kokernot 81, renowned South Texas rancher and philanthropist, died after injuries from a fall at home. A longtime bank president and founder supporter of the Paisano encampment, he owned the O6 ranch spanning over 300000 acres and donated Corpus Christi properties to the Baptist Foundation of Texas. He served as Baylor trustee and was a key Texas ranching and civic figure.
Veterans and friends of Al pine served as active pallbearers at Pvt John S Weyerts funeral. He was reburied in Elm Grove cemetery on Tuesday April 12. Active pallbearers listed include John Gillett Edwin Gillett Forest Walker Jiggs Walker Bob Sandlin and Ray McNeill. Honorary pallbearers named are J Y Walker Al Creigh Earl Anderau Bill Winter James Crawford Melvin Edwards Tino Valenzuela Ezequiel Rivera Gonzalo Lafarelle Frank Matthews Charles Wade Harold Nichols Campbell Barker John Braswell and Alan Fraser.
After a Civil Aeronautics Board show cause order, pressure grows over ending Trans-Texas Airways feeder routes. Critics warn western Texas would lose vital air service, while Pioneer Airlines has not applied for small-area feeders. The article accuses the CAB of hasty action and notes prior Texas Oklahoma case context and need for local service amid limited surface transport.
The Sul Ross Follies of 1949, first all college musical revue, will be staged in the college auditorium Tuesday evening April 26 at 8. Featuring 80 participants, the show blends music by the college dance orchestra, comedy, and dancing with elaborate staging by Sul Ross students. Curtain at 8, admission price to be announced. student activity cards guarantee entry.
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