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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1946
Page
1
A clipping from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram mentions privately owned tracts hindering development in Big Bend National Park. The article by Robert Wear is cited as urging public spirited readers to explore suggested actions and follow up on the issue.
Private parcels within Big Bend National Park block a highway route as federal engineers seek to build access roads. Acquisition could cost 65 000 to 100 000 dollars for about 12 716 acres, delaying development despite park size.
The Alpine chapter of the Future Farmers of America held its annual Father Son barbecue at Kokernot Lodge with about 125 attendees. Highlights included remarks by Supt. H. L. Waldrum on national honors won with limited equipment, announcements of livestock judging and poultry teams, and plans for new chapter quarters. The piece also notes broader regional park access issues and the upcoming American Legion District 16 convention in Alpine May 25-26 with barbecue and dance events.
Paul Pierce, SA graduate of 1936, elected head football and basketball coach at Sul Ross. Dan Pollock named director of athletics and head of health and physical education. Pierce reports for duty and resumes spring training. Pollock has directed athletics since earlier this year and begins new duties.
Elpidio Ramos Post No. 1207, VFW, has been assigned by the Texas Department a post number. The instituting date awaits officer confirmation for Alpine May 12, with supplies and flags to be issued from Austin. A dance to raise funds is planned for this Sunday and a post meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Frank Eidelberg reports the Alpine Cats defeated Kermit 10 to 3 in a nine inning game Sunday. Malish, Burleson, Davis and Thornton led Cats hitters while Llanes, Marselo and defense limited the visitors to three runs. A Hobbs, New Mexico matchup Sunday's 2:30 arrival promises another strong showing with cushions for fans.
A March column extols Alpine Texas highlighting the year round climate, scenic Big Bend area, and key attractions such as Highway 227, McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis remains, Sul Ross museum, and Hereford cattle heritage. It notes growing interest from visitors and potential residents, airport service, and Chamber of Commerce efforts including sight seeing tours, aviation route approval, and golf course improvements while inviting more community ideas.
The Big Bend Medical Society will hold a meeting with doctors at Sanderson on Sunday April 28 at 6 p m announced this week by Dr Joel Wright secretary The program features Caudal Analgesia a 16 mm Eli Libby movie film The meeting will be at Kerr Hotel Kerr Hotel hosts the event.
Beginning tonight the Open Forum sponsored by the Pine Rotary Club will hold its meeting at the chamber of commerce office. A program leader will be selected by the executive committee and the lender will be tedive at explaining the question to be discussed. Public invited for discussion on community improvement. KEW PROFESSOR VISITS HERE Dr J B Speer head of the new public service department at Sul Ross will assume duties in June and was a visitor in Alpine to confer with college officials and locate residence quarters by June 1.
The farce comedy Toby Helps Out will be presented tonight at 8 in the High school auditorium by eighth grade pupils of Central ward school. Funds are raised for a proposed trip to Big Bend National Park. Admission is 50 cents and 25 cents. Curtain rises at 8 oclock per G Hannaford principal.
Alpine schools earned two regional places in the University Interscholastic League Region 8 meet at the College of Mines in El Paso last week. Dolphin Parker took third in girls’ declamation in the junior high division, and Lonie Shelby placed third in declamation for grade schools from Central Ward. Joe Sonnier of Odessa visited here this week.
Sul Ross gridsters resume afternoon drills on Jackson Field after a brief Easter holiday. About 25 to 30 players have trained since April 8 and will continue into May. Local and visiting players, including J. C. Lewis San Saba and Beto Rede Maria, join coach Pollock and assistant Chief Rigas in the spring session.
Funeral services were held in Del Rio for Henry W. Townsend age 72 former Alpine resident and brother of E. E. Townsend. He died in a Del Rio hospital after six weeks illness. Townsend was born in Colorado County and moved to Eagle Pass as a child. He ranching and railroad work in Torreon Mexico and Alpine leadership roles include managing Alpine Light and Ice Co and a local Masonic lodge. Surviving are a daughter five grandchildren and a brother with siblings in San Antonio Del Rio and Mexico City.
Examiner Thomas L. Wrenn recommended new and additional airline services for the area to the Civil Aeronautics Board. Aviation Enterprises Inc would run a three year El Paso to Browns ville route via Van Horn Marfa Alpine Fort Stockton Del Rio Eagle Pass Laredo McAllen and Harlingen with connections to all winter area parts. Other lines spanning Texas New Mexico and Oklahoma were also proposed.
Sunday afternoon, April 28, at five ry. Exhibit of the work of Alpine man. Miss Bertha Landers on display. Alpine High School graduate, class of 1941. George Shelly, chief ranger, and E G Bledsoe, grader operator, attended a fire school at Zion National Park.
Del Rio hosts a meeting of the Highway 90 Association to reorganize the group. Attendees from across towns along the route include Del Rio Chamber president Ht. B. Doran and secretary pro tem J. A. Kercheville. The effort aims to promote Highway 90 and the towns it serves.
Mr and Mrs J H Howard Cox buy the Coffee Cup from M F Stalling and will reopen May 1 next Wednesday. The quarters are being repainted and renovated. The Coxes had teamed with J L Werst for months at the Alp Inn.
Vincent M. Lockhart publisher of the Canadian Record has just purchased the Higgins News, per a daily paper report. He is brother of Dr. W E Lockhart of Alpine and served five and a half years with the 36th Division. He also bought the Canadian Record last November.
Delegates to the 113th District conference in El Paso April 14 reported on talks and sessions. Jack Cram, incoming president, summarized two days of discussions while John Newell, ongoing president, noted efforts by R. I. Jones of Spokane and Dr Marvel Beem of Los Angeles. Aubrey Webb, secretary, provided attendance figures and actions. Rotary Open Forum will meet Friday at 8 pm at the chamber of commerce. public invited.
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