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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1937
Page
1
Rev. L. R. Millican, pioneer West, a mounted minister and president of the painting of the acme 69 buildings Aoented on the alte, and several new Harris of Mint, Mich, finally ob tained a WPA job and lost his first pay check of 18 dollars.
Longtime Fort Davis resident Dr. RL Irving dies last week after 20 years in the area. A civic, fraternal and religious leader, he promoted the Davis Mountains and helped build local institutions to their prominent status. His passing marks a major loss to the community and its organizations.
Ira Yates acquired the Iron Mountain Ranch for about a quarter million dollars, purchasing roughly 2,900 acres in what is described as one of the region’s largest ranch deals in recent times.
Funeral services for Rev. RL Irving DD who died suddenly en route to Marfa were held at Fort Davis Presbyterian Church with Dr John H Burma delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Fort Davis cemetery. Irving, born September 15 1865 near Austin, studied at Trinity University Lebanon Theological Seminary Union Theological Seminary and Columbia. He served in Gainesville Texas and Fort Davis, earning respect for his preaching and humble service to all social ranks.
A fire destroyed the Orient Dairy plant two miles northwest of town on Wednesday afternoon. Fire spread quickly, with heavy est reports of an explosion in the boiler or distillate area. Three milking employees had just turned the herd out. one cow died as flames reached the shed. The hay shed nearby survived. Owner W L Matthews estimated losses near 18600 with little insurance.
Fort Davis August 4. Dr John H Burma Presbyterian pastor at Sherman will preside as superintendent of the Bloys camp meeting at Skillman grove this year replacing the late Dr R L Irving who had led the camp meeting section for nearly twenty years. Rev Richard Irving will assist. Burma has preached at the camp for over twenty five years and will travel from his home as needed. The camp meeting opens on August 1.
The period for absentee voting on state amendments began Monday and will continue through Aug. 19. Proposals on Aug. 23 include increasing stockholder liability in state banks, aid to destitute children under 14 with monthly limits, taxes for road levies instead of bonds, and aid to the needy blind.
West Texas Chamber of Commerce endorses a park finance plan, with Brewster County Chamber coordinating a campaign across West Texas. The move seeks regional support from district chambers, aiming to mobilize participation and endorsements from other Texas chambers to back the project.
The city reports 91 dogs vaccinated against rabies since the campaign began last week. Twenty more received inoculation on Saturday as stray, untagged dogs are removed to prevent a potential outbreak. About 30 untagged strays killed since the launch were noted by city offices.
Governor James V. Allred endorses a public subscription drive to raise money for lands in the proposed Big Bend National Park area. He handed Representative Albert R. Cauthorn a personal check for 28 to aid the purchase of ten acres of land.
XEPN to promote land purchase for Bix Bend National park area with daily 50 to 160 word broadcasts. Negras owner Me Bres pledges campaign mentions each evening from Piedras Negras opposite Eagle Pass. Chamber of Commerce will supply material. Dallas magazine Southern Home and Garden to run a 1800 word illustrated park story. An aggressive drive for $1 per capita starts soon with donor lists to be published next week. New Border Patrol inspector Mere G. J. McBee from El Paso named acting chief inspector succeeding James W. Metcalfe. family to join soon.
Drilling underway at two test locations as Hil and Hereford group schedule a tour of Mara thon era ranches. A. J. Haff will meet at Alpine at 9 a m to start the tour on Aug 14, joined by Alpine group at the Holland hotel. Morning visits include A. S. Gage J. J. Roberts and Guy S. Combe ranches. After lunch the Hem. ranch and others will be visited. Depths reported near 2 300 and 5 496 feet at various wells. the Marathon tour aims to showcase drilling progress and turnout of members. The party traveled via Dodeon Meane and G. H. routes with hope of attracting more participants.
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