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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1935
Page
2
The Fort Davis community laments being omitted in a Santa Letter from towns across West Texas. Readers describe humorous hopes for local topics and echo that nearby towns like Alpine Marfa Pecos and Fort Stockton received notes. A sense of slightness resurfaces as the Fort Davis entry was excluded.
Fort Davis hosts Howard O. Bullard a New York printer famed cactus collector. He jokes of lacking room for more varieties while noting most specimens are under cover. Other items mention McDonald Observatory work on Mount Locke and a newborn in Lubbock, plus a Norge refrigerator ad.
The Department of Agriculture warns the screw worm menace should not be forgotten with cooler weather. Dr. F. Bishopp notes a drop in cases as northern areas cool, but worms in late infestations can survive in soil for weeks. Fall and winter operations must continue to prevent spring outbreaks. proper timing of dehorning and branding is crucial to avoid infestations.
The 55 year old Powe murder case unfolds with reports of a tough wood-chopper gang and suspected Indians. A living witness recalls helping bring Powe’s body from the mountains after a February snowstorm. Eleven bullets pierced Powe, with Brown Canyon named after a man linked to the case, and questions linger over Brown’s fate and the killer of Powe and the horse.
HL school mothers club will meet Monday December 9. Willanwil Mathews discusses Whether or Not Home Study is Advisable. All mothers of this school urged to attend. Central Ward Mothers council met December 2 with Mrs. Smith leading a talk on Habits of Our Children. Next meeting topic to be announced. Alpine Lumber Co Haw Dept. tt
Dr John W Brown Texas health officer cautions that the common cold remains a winter burden with potential complications. He urges intelligent self care and cooperation, noting that prevention hinges on individual actions despite medical advances. A fragmentary canyon murder narrative intrudes but the core message remains public health guidance.
Mrs L H Caldwe of Statesville North Carolina praises Cardus saying she used it at intervals for twenty five years. She credits Cardus with easing weakness and nervousness and notes quick improvement after starting. The testimonial highlights Cardul’s perceived benefits for women.
Fragmented OCR note advertises a grade typewriter with about hundred sheets priced at 50 cents each. The garbled text suggests a Want Ada section and a sales pitch for office supplies at the Ava office.
The Sul Ross Band plans its second annual Minstrel in early spring under Ray McNeil’s direction. Proceeds fund band enrichment, with a large audience and favorable comments noted from last year. Draughon’s College advertises business career training with ample job openings.
Mr and Mrs Charles Treadwell express heartfelt thanks to friends for sympathy during the death of their daughter and sister. The note mentions two young men and three young Katherine Buck, and thanks for floral offerings and deeds.
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