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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1950
Page
1
A former columnist laments the postwar world and argues for hardline measures against Soviet influence. The piece questions United Nations fairness, Korea conflict, and the cost in lives and resources, urging decisive action over appeasement to avert global domination.
Boy Scouts from Big Bend held a winter camp at Bill Sohl Ranch with Troops 41 44 40 140 43 and others attending Alpine Fort Davis Marathon and Mario districts. The program covered cooking compass reading nature study and camping skills. Leaders from each troop organized sessions and a district shake down camp is planned for spring with a call for more adult leaders.
The public is invited to El Pro reso club’s Christmas program on December 15 at 3 30 p m at the First Baptist church. Director Glenn F Davis and the Sul Ross Choristers will perform Christmas songs and carols. AAUW MEETING DEC 14 Alpine AAUW branch holds its regular meeting December 14 at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian church hospitality room noting a time change.
The Methodist church hosts a Feast of Carols Sunday evening with the Junior and High School choirs. Forty-three youths in full dress perform carols such as Sololyada Go Tell It, Birthday of the King, Cradle of Bethlehem and The Littlest Angel. Soloists include Kenneth Meyer Audrey Young. Virginia Boyd Sondra Breshears Marsha Broadfoot Sarah Rogers Mildred Armstrong Dixie Lee McGuire Carol Teplicek Marcella Shepperd. Mrs Lynn Forbes and Mrs Austin H Dillon direct. Kathleen Armstrong plays the organ.
Six more GI houses begin in North Alpine as part of Operation Democracy drives. A week of programs across Alpine schools and churches includes films and talks by officials, with districts, Supt. Cain and Judge Fraser participating.
Mr and Mrs A R Stambaugh have purchased a new residence being completed by Harry Carpenter two blocks south of the golf course in North East Alpine. They expect to move in within about ten days. Alpine P T A schedules December 11 meeting at the high school auditorium with a Christmas program led by Mrs Tack Stowell and Central school's sixth grade hosting.
S. Le Stone a Brewster County resident for 41 years and Alpine elder, died at his East Ave home Monday of a heart attack after years of ill health. Born January 8, 1858 in Washington County Texas, he graduated from Texas A&M and farmed ranching most of his life. Surviving are two sons Leroy and Francis and three daughters Beatrice Taylor Emma Lou Dobie and Mary St Victor, plus thirteen grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Church Alpine on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Glen F. Bales officiating. interment Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers listed with honorary pallbearers include numerous Alpine and nearby towns residents.
Mrs. Walter Garnett longtime Alpine resident who settled in Murphyville in 1887 died suddenly on her birthday after a stroke in October. She helped build the Brewster County courthouse era and was a charter member of the First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons Raymond and Walter, a daughter Nona, two brothers and one grandchild. Funeral set for 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with interment at Grove cemetery.
The Methodist Church adult choir will present a Christmas music program on Sunday evening December 17. A vesper service on Sunday December 24 at 5 o’clock will feature carols, special music, and a Christa sermonette as part of the festivities.
The AP All-America selections include two Lobos with honorable mention: fullback Charles Boyles and guard James Cleveland, both seniors set to depart the Lobos. Texan Brad Rowell of McMurry College also appears on the second team.
A several thousand crowd braved the cold as Santa Claus led a parade through Alpine. Grady Carothers Timber owner brought reindeer from the Arctic circle to delight children while merchants lit downtown lights and hosted a treasure hunt sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Winners were Sarah Davis Wayne Burton and Evelyn Matlock.
D. L. Crosser president of Alpine public schools board announced dismissal at 12:30 pm December 22 for Christmas holidays with classes resuming January 3, 1951. The high school band plans to attend Sun carnival in El Paso and return January 2. First semester ends January 17 followed by final exams. no second-semester registration. Easter break March 22 to 26. Baccalaureate May 27 and commencement May 30.
Two large fires in the past week caused significant damage. A Sul Ro college campus blaze destroyed a scrap lumber pile and badly damaged a shed with electrical equipment for the new building, with loss not yet determined. A separate Sunday evening fire at East Ave. B home of Mr. and Mrs. J D Gilbreath damaged a rear apartment housing Mrs Swinney but left her with only slight burns. Insurance coverage reported partial.
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