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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
1
A duo posing as lift ers tried selling a hot shirt to plain clothes men and were taken in and booked. They claim plain clothes should display badges, a policy likened to burglars wearing badges. The piece shifts to Lobos basketball, Texas pride, and a London Daily Mail excerpt.
Tests at the Spannonea oil test well on the McIntyre ranch seven miles south of Alpine show water in the hole but no more than about 30 gallons per minute under steady pumping. A prior test at 300 feet preceded a 480 foot run, with plans to test an old well at Micou gate near the South Hill reservoirs after cleaning and possible deeper drilling. Drilling continues at a separate new test well on the golf course north of town to 360 feet, with expected progress toward 350 feet next week barring mishaps.
A preview notes Santa arriving December 8 at 7 30 p m riding a bright sleigh drawn by our big antlered reindeer. The parade features Dander Blitzen Prancer and Dancer and travels the Alpine street returning to children with Arctic origins hinted.
A change in ownership of the Home Furniture Co on North Fifth Street was announced this week. Frank L Young purchased the business from A B Collum who has run the store for several years. Mr and Mrs Young will continue to operate under the same name at the same location and invite friends to call. Collums plan an extended trip with future plans not definite, while Collum previously ran a real estate and accounting business here. He has accepted a position with the First National Bank and will assume duties next Monday. Pete Cowell, bank cashier, is noted in the report.
The Methodist church will host an accredited Teacher Training school on December 3 4 and 5 from 7 to 9 30 p m daily. Attendees may choose two of three courses Teaching Youth led by Harold Burkhart St Pauls Methodist Las Cruces N M Children led by Miss Dorothy Little Houchen El Paso and Rev Bryan Hall executive secretary board of education Textbooks cost 50 cents each The event invites all interested parents and notes anticipated calling into service.
Coach Ken McAllister named 29 Alpine high school Bucks to receive letters in football for the 1950 season this past week. Seniors Jin Moreno Bobby Jobes Jerry Burling and Chano Ley led the group. Junior lettermen include Luis Fred Williams Bilton Musgrave and Bobby Hammons. Lara earns his first letter and will be too old to play next year. Williams earns his second. (Continued On Page 4)
Alpine chamber of commerce announces Christmas treasure hunt on Dec. 6 after a parade featuring Santa and live reindeer. Entry blanks list merchant window displays. contestants search for items out of place and log them. Hunt runs 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in McCamey area attracts Rankin Marathon fans. regional six man title game set for Friday at Badger stadium with McCamey Lions sponsoring.
The Sul Ross Lobos secured the Lone Star Conference crown in their inaugural season after moving from the New Mexico loop where they had won the conference title three years in a row. Four players Ted Scown Dale Garner Joe Sanchez and James Cleveland complete four-year runs with no losing season. a large squad photo lists players and coaches across four rows with many Texas towns named.
Sul Ross College president R M Hawkins plans San Diego trip to Harbor Bowl talks as Lobos seek a perfect conference season. East Texas Lions battle injuries in Commerce as Sul Ross eyes a 9 2 tally and Seaton ratings boost with a big southwest following aboard the all school trip.
County Judge Felix McGauy said no definite total estimate exists for the Brewster county courthouse fire Monday night with an adjuster surveying the damage last week. The biggest loss is the law library in the justice of the peace office where the fire started. Insurance valued at 7000 covers contents. bids are asked to repair smoke water and other damage. total is not expected to exceed 20000.
Fort Davis Texas November 29 1980 a joint announcement by the University of Texas and the University of Chicago confirms Bert Stromberg internationally known astrophysicist will become director of the McDonald Observatory. He will be professor of astronomy and chair of the department while directing the observatory jointly operated by UT and Chicago.
The Alpine Future Farmer capter staged their annual style Show Tuesday at the Granada theatre with 26 candidates in com and fashions: top awards to Carroll Neely and John Devenport for first place. Garry Henderson led top ticket sales alongside Jimmy Richardson, Jim Devenport, Pete Bruns, Marlin Robinson, Celso Gallego, and Richard Kleis. Holiday guests Miss Janie Lee Rowland and Gloria Floyd visited Miss Rowland’s mother and grandparents.
Area youngsters and adults are invited to Alpine's holiday event on Wednesday at 7 30 p m for a free parade. Santa will arrive with Dancer Prancer and Blitzen in person after a long journey from Alaska. Grady Carothers organized the Arctic Circle reindeer spectacle with a bright red and silver sleigh and green trim. Reindeer wear names on their harnesses and the scene promises a colorful, festive show.
Jack Fruge hosted a Tuesday evening dinner at the Holland hotel for Alpine High School Bucks football members. Supt. Peyton Cain introduced guests and Coach Ken McAllister spoke with seniors Co-Captains Barrow and Hernandez among ten honored players. Rev. Dilton urged players to play their positions and follow signals as football parallels life.
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