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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1949
Page
1
The piece mixes sports chat from the National semi pro tournament in Wichita with a strong editorial on Alpine Texas civic reform. It weighs city manager and home rule options for Alpine, arguing a commission form could shift to a home rule charter without starting from scratch, and urges voter consideration.
The Bloys Camp Meeting association wraps its six tieth annual gathering with a large attendance from Sunday, the tabernacle full and overflow. Dr L D Anderson of Fort Worth led the 11 o clock service with a sermon on Life After Death, citing Acts 2 22 24.
A heavy rainfall drenched the Alpine valley early yesterday with 1.25 inches at the Joe Parker residence and 0.65 inches at the college gauge. The rain, largest since June 12, boosts Alpine’s monthly total to 1.64 inches and yearly total to 8.73 inches, aiding lawns as outdoor watering was recently banned. Drilling tests for the city water supply were suspended and pumping tests planned in the coming days as Pratt tests proceed nearby.
Superintendent J G Barry newly elected head of Sanderson Public Schools called a district football meeting for Alpine today at noon. Attending schools include Sanderson Alpine Marfa Fort Hancock Clint and Fabens. Two freshmen new Bucks players P M Miller from Del Rio and Charles Jeffers of Austin are listed as eligible for league play. Norris Kelton of Beaumont and Mrs Garnett are due August 28 for a several weeks visit.
Henry Key longtime business manager at Sul Ross State College resigns after six years to pursue a doctorate at the University of Texas and return to teaching. He cited desire for advanced study and regret at leaving friends.
A jury was being chosen yesterday in the murder trial of W. L. Babb for the fatal shooting of Stanley Jeffers, a river rider for the Foot and Mouth Disease commission, at Lajitas on the Rio Grande in August last year. Seven jurors were seated of 38 examined, with 86 jurors summoned. Cruz Flores pleaded guilty to burglary and received a five year penalty for entering a work train car at Marathon last March and taking money and items from J. Guieger. The cases of Benito and Jose Ramirez for Alpine Lumber Co. burglaries are set for trial next Wednesday on two counts each.
A lengthy review of Sul Ross Reading Conference actions notes delegates plan to reconvene in Alpine next summer with 500 teachers invited. Mrs. Askew presented on crafting a good reading program and tailoring instruction to individual child levels, stressing systematic growth appraisal and age appropriate materials.
Jerome L. Kerby, longtime head of Sul Ross State College business administration, becomes Business Manager effective September 1. He previously led the department since 1940 except 1943 to 1945 when he supervised accounting at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp Fort Worth Division. He will succeed Henry Key who resigned to return to teaching and Kerby will remain chairman of the Administrative Council.
The American Legion Auxiliary softball team hosts McCamey at J C Field tonight after a 10 to 6 win over Sheffield. Miss Irene Crawford and Lynn Dyche assisted as score keeper and substitute from Fort Stockton.
The Alpine chamber of commerce semi annual meeting scheduled as a barbecue at 7 p.m. today has been postponed indefinitely. The Wichita Kansas national tournament change in schedule moved the Cowboys playing date up from Saturday night, cited as the main reason.
Dr. R M Hawkins president of Sul Ross State College reports a nearly 1 million dollar building program to begin this fall. Plans and specs due by October 5 for a 125000 dollar cafeteria, with bids on revenue bonds. October meeting to consider bids for a 325000 dollar girls dormitory and a 375000 dollar fine arts building.
Deputy custodian M. P. Slover notes 3000 pounds of new books received and inventoried for the coming year. High School seeks a new Safe Driving course with Coach Ken McAllister likely in charge. Seniors enroll Sept 6 at 9 a.m., juniors 10 30, sophomores 1 30, freshmen 2 30. Morgan Central and Centennial schools set for 9 a.m. Sept. 6.
Billy G. Chesser son of Mr and Mrs C C Chesser Alpine is a senior at A and M College majoring in chemical engineering. He previously attended Tarleton State College from 1946 to 1948 and Melvin High School, graduating in June 1946. John Lane left on a business trip to Hobbs New Mexico Wednesday.
Alpine’s Cowboys emerge as top contenders in the National Semi pro tournament after a lopsided win over the Camden Kraftsmen. Weimar Texas joins Weiser Idaho and Mount Vernon Washington as contenders with Texas players from the University of Texas. Herbert Kokernot Jr. is honored as America’s top semi pro sponsor for the second year. Next game Friday with practice matches in between.
The Alpine Cowboys shift to tonight’s 8 o clock matchup with the Tuscaloosa champions after opening the national semi pro tournament with a rout of Camden Kraftsmen. Alabama downed Perth Amboy 5 1 and is among the tournament favorites. The Cowboys earlier crushed Camden 15 1 and also beat McPherson 15 1 in a second warm up.
In a National Semi-pro tournament, Colorado teams shine as Coors defeats Rochester New York 9 2 and Bakersfield Calif beats Eloy Arizona Apceos 3 1. Gold and Colp also noted for strong showings in Tuesday night action.
Esteban Walker Jacquier 54 known as Steve served as Mexican Consul at Alpine. He died last Thursday in Alpine from a heart attack after visiting Mexico City for a vacation and reported health concerns in recent weeks. steady figures indicate no further details available.
Mr and Mrs Mack Brown anticipate Raymond of Sacramento California Randolph his wife and daughter of Fort Worth and Mrs F W Stockslager and baby of Eureka Springs Arkansas arriving today for a family visit.
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