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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
1
A Brewster County columnist shares reader letters and clipping from Stars and Stripes. He quotes an American bomber crewman in Germany praising heavy bombers and noting the war’s still ongoing. Messages from Forrest C. Walker in England and a New Guinea-based correspondent reflect weather, morale, and home-front longing.
Two air base tragedy near San Antonio left 2nd Lt. Emerson L. Morris and A/C James C. Lamb Jr. dead after a training crash at Kelly Field. The Big Bend Park gains nationwide exposure in a Dec issue article by Kenneth Force Jr., highlighting Tuscon miles of scenery and Typos corrected. The piece notes Persimmon Gap, TorNiso Flat, Dead Horse Canyon and the park’s history with Everett Townsend, Texas legislators, and local supporters. A separate note reports Men's Fellowship Club at Presbyterian Church on Dec 12.
Fire at the Locke hotel caused considerable damage late Saturday night. The blaze, likely sparked by a cigarette, was checked before spreading. Smoke and water damage were noted, with the incident described as significant but contained. E. E. Townsend of Alpine is endorsed by Congressman Thomason for Big Bend National Park commissioner if created, Townsend is seen as a leading candidate and author of the park bill.
Funeral services were held in Marathon for G H Moorefield who died November 28 at his son's Sanderson home. Born June 5, 1863 in Hal l as county, he married Beatrice Tay in 1888 and moved to the Del Rio area in 1902 to work for the Southern Pacific. He later moved to Marathon as an oil pumper for the BP. Survived by his wife, two daughters Lillian Stewart preceded him, three sons Ben Sanderson H A Oklahoma City and Jake Galveston, 11 grandchildren, pallbearers named Earl Clark Lloyd Wade Louie Ritchey Edgar Dawson Elliott Stewart and T W Shely.
Alpine Future Farmers completed records of productive projects showing 27 boys produced 1,748 chicks and 3,393 lbs of meat, 19 boys managed 845 laying hens with 59,083 eggs, calves, sheep, and crops contributing to a total 217,987 lbs of food and 8,390 lbs of fiber. The labor value reached $12,995.58 as 43 members strive to exceed last year’s record.
The Earl McElroy ranch sale in the Nine Points section south of Alpine was announced this week to C. W. Watson of San Angelo. Possession was given December 1. No livestock were included, and the price was not announced. Mr. and Mrs. McElroy moved to their Alpine residence.
U S Department of Agriculture employee Lewis 0 Bachman about 61 died of a heart attack on the 02 ranch south of Alpine while surveying guayule growth. He was stricken after climbing a mountain. the body was taken to Roswell for burial.
A long war record highlighted by Lt Marion Hopson, a former Sul Ross and Texas A&M student, returns to El Paso. His service includes D Day air operations and battles over Germany. Current bills propose a Big Bend park commissioner, but funding and scope remain unsettled.
Area ae reports the annual Scoutmasters training course offered to Alpine men. Twenty qualified for the Merit Certificate after completing requirements. names include J. W. Shepperd Clifford Campbell Alfonso Sanchez Pete Aranda and others. Var o Ramos did not meet age requirement. Course aims to improve understanding and support of Scouting in Alpine. War Bonds purchase will save many lives.
County sales toward the sixth War Loan campaign show Series B bonds strong with $48,000 raised and about $16,000 still needed to reach the $65,000 quota. The drive began November 20 and ends in a week. Residents are urged to purchase immediately to be counted in the final report to state headquarters.
Mrs E H Todd dies after long illness at Marathon last week. She leaves a husband Capt E H Todd US Army two sons and four daughters in mourning. Funeral arrangements and local attendees listed with names including Ruth Morstensten and Areese Clank among others.
The Jeff Davis-Brew district Boy Scout Court met Monday night at Alpine High School. Six troops attended as an entertaining program unfolded with the Scout Motto Slogan Law and Oath. Two plays highlighted the event, and the Court of Honor convened led by Supt. R. M. Bankhead with Don Littleton and C. G. Matthews. Fort Davis earned multiple honors including re-registration cards and merit badges. troop 140 received its charter pins. second class ranks awarded for Alpine scouts. Continued on page 2.
M. C. Kay and W. H. Perryman have purchased the Conden state tnd wholesale agency from ALL King. Kay, until recently superintendent of Fabens Schools, and Perryman, formerly principal, plan to move their families here once living quarters are secured.
Margarito Deanda known as Maggie, an Ale pine pioneer since Murphyville days, died at his South Alpine home last Wednesday and was buried next day. He was believed to be over 80 and is survived by his widow and several stepchildren.
Alpine PTA has changed the date to Monday December 18 at 8 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Central Ward school will present a program and the Alpine Chorus under Mr. W. C. Friesen will provide music. Father’s night features a prize for the room with the most fathers or male representatives present.
Mask and Slipper Club presents the play Spring Fever in Sul Ross auditorium next Tuesday at 8 15 pm. Admission 50c for adults 26 for high school students and 9c for children under 12. Alpine cast includes Frank Daugherty Lorengo Lafarelle and David Baylor with local arrivals Mr and Mrs Frank Specht of Dallas and Mrs Specht noted as Miss Marie McDonald prior Stambaugh connection.
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