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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1937
Page
1
Scattered showers covered a broad stretch of the Mignent Big Bend country and neighboring districts this past week as rainfall moved through the region. Local weather observers reported uneven totals with some spots receiving measurable precipitation.
About thirty Hereford breeders from Brewster Presidio and Jeff Davis counties visited ranches near Alpine and Marathon including A B Gage estate L L Hess Guy Combs and Jam and Oscar Roberts. President W B Mitchell announced a feeder sale at Highland Pass to Marfa October 8 with strong buyer interest from the Car Belt and California. The group dined at the Gage hotel Marathon and held a brief business meeting after the ranch visits.
Fragmented text notes a Texan plan to run a car racing track after horse and dog racing end. The piece mentions a 75 foot track, electric devices, and controversial racing ideas involving animals and electric shocks, with unclear results and speculative pacing.
Air view of Hot Springs area in the Big Bend Park. Representative Thomason introduced legislation in the House to create the Big Bend National Park. He says the project will aid amicable relations with Mexico and, once organized, attract thousands of visitors from across the country.
County commissioners approved a tax rate of 82 cents for 1897, a four cent cut from 86. The reduction comes from a decline in bonded indebtedness over recent years. The county budget totals 83,151 with a final hearing scheduled.
Hudson's Bakery installed a gas burning revolving tray oven driven by electric motor, enabling uniform heat for each loaf. The oven, with capacity for 182 loaves, represents a marked improvement over old coal or coke heated equipment, per proprietor E R Hudson.
The forty eighth annual Bloys Camp Meeting Association session began at Skillman Grove Tuesday night with the tabernacle filled. Rev W R White of Oklahoma City preached. Campers arrived Monday as tents and cabins went up in the tree shaded grounds six thousand feet above sea level. Dinners were served on the grounds Tuesday as locals and visitors gathered for the summer religious event. The meeting's purposes, set forth by the late Dr R Lairy Sagi, include the yearly aims of the association.
Bids on Alpine’s new $70,000 post office to be opened today in Washing tion. The building is to be erected wa r. contracts likely awarded within two weeks and work to begin immediately after bids are opened.
Voters show little interest in the special amendment election next Monday with no absentee ballots cast yet though a few may arrive. Alpine’s three precincts are consolidated to cut costs and residents will vote at Neos Tinties Weare a oer einets 2 4 and will cast ballots at the usual place.
Sul Ross College will close the term with commencement Monday at 1:30 pm. Ninety six seniors will receive degrees and certificates, the largest class in Texas history for the college. Beccalaureate services occur Sunday at 8:30 pm in the college auditorium with Rev. T. W. Guthrie of Wink delivering the sermon. Dr J G Ulmer will give the commencement address as vice president of the board of regents. Alpine pastors take part in the program. The college orchestra will perform.
The August term district court grand jury returned five indictments led by foreman Oscar Roberts. Accused include Adolfo Ogas for seduction and Joe Mayfield and Joe Wilson for cattle theft. Several cases settled or dismissed and divorce actions noted. names of two other indicted not released.
The campaign to raise funds to purchase land for Big Bend National Park reports rising contributions from many areas of Texas. Local committees form in counties while metropolitan publicity boosts the effort. No central drive yet, but a steady influx of gifts from $1 upward is noted.
A Presidio county committee formed to raise funds for a Big Bend park. Members include Judge J. C. Thompson and Mayor Henry Colfield, with Marfa’s Jack Kelly Jr. as secretary. San Angelo banker F B Barney praises the project and notes international park plans seeking 2,000,000 acres.
Alpine merchants showed strong support for the proposed Big Bend National Park by gathering at the chamber of commerce last weekend. The group demonstrated their interest in the project in a substantial, unified show of backing.
Thirty nine Sul Rest college summer school faculty together with the senior class donated about $102 to the park land fund last week. Contributors include M. P. Slover Clifford B. Casey CA. Gilley Norman S. Spencer Solon Ayers and many others. The appeal urges remaining members to contribute promptly.
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